Author: Debbie Stevenson

Term 2, Week 9 27 June 2025

Kia ora e te whānau
Thank you for all the whānau support this term with sports events, school trips and your child’s learning. We always appreciate this involvement from our families. Our learners love sharing what they are achieving with others and we hope you enjoyed receiving school reports yesterday.
Learning Conference bookings are now online for next term. Simply go to our Skool Loop App and click on Bookings to schedule the meeting times you prefer. The dates for these are Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd July.
Looking ahead to Term 3 there is lots on our Hiwinui Calendar and plenty of opportunities for everyone:
Creative opportunities: Dance NZ Made is happening and we can’t wait to see our dance groups perform on stage at The Regent. Tickets are on sale through Ticketek. Our Wharite Team will also be engaged in dance sessions throughout the term.
Sporting opportunities: Cricket Coaching is starting with Cricket Manawatu and our Year 5-8 netballers will be getting ready to compete in the Kainui Netball Tournament. Year 7-8s are also setting off on a night hike as part of their William Pike Challenge.
Extra learning opportunities: Mathex Teams will start training and we can’t wait to see them compete against other schools. Our Year 4-8 students will all be involved in class EPro8 learning and then there will be school championships to select our EPro8 representatives. Our Year 7-8 Camp at Vertical Horizons is scheduled for the last week of Term 3 too.
Wishing all our families a safe and happy holiday break. We look forward to seeing all our learners back ready for Term 3.
Ngā mihi nui, Erin

Rippa Rugby at Victoria Park, Feilding—what a great event! Well done to everyone who took part, and thanks to parents and whanau for your support.

The rain kept us inside this afternoon instead of our planned school tabloids

For Your Calendar

Mon 14 Jul Term 3 Begins
Fri 18 Jul Yr 7/8 Night Hike
Mon 21-
Tue 22 Jul Learning Conferences
Mon 21 Jul Vision & Hearing Screening
Fri 25 Jul Dance NZ Made
Fri 25 Jul Pie Delivery
Wed 30 Jul Kainui Netball Yrs 5-8
Fri 22 Aug Kiwiana Quiz Night!

Ka Pai Kids

Room 1: Bodhi, at the start of the week you told me you were going to have the best week! It certainly has been the best week. Your positive attitude, eagerness to learn and kindness to others has been shining through in everything you do. Well done, you are working super hard to reach your PEAK!
Room 2: Harriet, your enthusiasm to learn grows everyday and you have been working hard as a Pathfinder in all your learning. You show Awhi to others and have been a helper to all the new learners starting in the classroom. I can't wait to see you ‘Reaching your Peak’ further next term. Keep it up Harriet.
Room 3: Wow, Mila—what a superstar you’ve been this week! You’ve flipped a switch and are now getting yourself ready for learning like a pro! It’s been amazing to see you working hard on your listening skills, settling quickly, and showing those awesome Pathfinder skills in action. Keep it up—ka pai tō mahi!
Room 4: Madelyn, you are a terrific Pathfinder when it comes to your learning. Every day you listen closely, try new things and you never, ever give up. Also, your book work is fantastic! You should be super proud of all you do! Keep being AMAZING!!
Room 5: Rose, it has been so wonderful to see you sharing your learning more and more with your peers and with our whole class. Keep having courage and being brave to share, because we really benefit from your ideas! You are such an Awhi-abundant person Rose. I really value the way you come alongside and help your friends and younger students. You always have beautiful greetings and manners too. We love having you in Room 5, e hoa!
Room 6: Edi, you are so much fun! Your humour, energy and giant smile makes our classroom a happier place to be. I have loved the care and thoughtfulness you have shown your friends and teachers this week. What a superstar you were in our class football match yesterday too. You have matured so much Edi. I have had other teachers comment on your positive attitude and kindness too. What an awesome kid you are.
Principal: Olly S—What an amazing Term 2 you have had—I am incredibly proud of you! Congratulations on being a Pathfinder and persevering with challenging learning. You have been a kind friend to others and have had great manners all term too. Keep doing your absolute best and I can't wait to celebrate more of your awesome achievements.
LA Charlotte: Kiera, wow what an amazing start to Hiwinui you have had Kiera. I love that you always try so hard at everything you do and you never give up. What a Pathfinder.Ka pai, keep that amazing mahi going girl!
LA Elise: Benny, you were an absolute superstar at rippa rugby. I loved watching you reach your peak in all your games and showed so much awhi to your teammates. You had heaps of fun too. Kai pai!

Hiwinui playgroup

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday 24 July from 9am, in The Leigh Centre. All pre-schoolers and their carers welcome.
Quad bike for sale
Late 1990s model, manual transmission, tow bar. As is where is. Goes well and has had recent service (oil; fuel filter, etc). Foot brake works but needs hand brake repaired and brake pads needs to be replaced in next few months. It has been a great workhorse – have owned it for past 20 years. $1000. Contact Clare 027 210 1202

Please keep collecting “YUMMY” stickers from your apples! This ongoing promotion helps Hiwinui School get new sports gear! Sticker sheets are available from www.yummyfruit.co.nz

Regards Erin, Jo, Holly, Emma, Kendall, Dean, Michaela, Jo, Allanah, Heidi, Kevin, Sarah, Charlotte, Elise, Rachelle & Jacki

PH: 06 326 8078 EMAIL: office@hiwinui.school.nz

This upcoming school holidays, The Cave are offering generously discounted Virtual Reality and SIM racing experiences. Use the code HIWINUI to access this discount—the code can be used by family members and friends. The code will provide you with a generous discount, and a percentage will also go to Hiwinui School fundraising.
The code will see the usual charge of $50 per person discounted to $35 per person, per hour.

Year 3/4 Camp:
Monday 7th July, 9am-3pm at the Twin Turfs.
Cost:$80 for camp, Camp T-Shirt is included.
Registration link: https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/0bbc63
Year 5/6 Camp:
Tuesday 8th & Wednesday 9th July, 9am-3pm at the Twin Turfs.
Cost:$140 for both days for the camp, Camp T-Shirt is included.
Registration link: https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/594329
Year 7/8 Camp:
Thursday 10th & Friday 11th July, 9am-3pm at the Twin Turfs.
Cost: $140 for both days for the camp, Camp T-Shirt is included.
Registration link: https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/8131ca

Marist Football Club have their Footie Fix holiday programme running again in the second week of the July Holidays.
Please note Monday and Tuesday players are to meet in Freyberg Gym and Wednesday players meet in Ross Intermediate Gym.
FOOTIE FIX HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
Dates: Monday 7th July to Wednesday 9th July
Times: 9.00am to 3.00pm
Venue: Freyberg School Gym, off Freyberg Street
Ages: Players Born 2012 to 2017
Cost: $100 for three days or $40 for a single day
Registration Form - https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/349737
CONTACT: For more information, please contact CJ Price (Director of Football) | cjprice@maristsports.co.nz | 021 221 4199

Join us for Elf the Musical JR., a fun-filled show based on the beloved holiday film! Follow Buddy the Elf on his hilarious journey to discover where he truly belongs. With catchy songs and festive cheer, it's perfect for all ages.
July 2–11— Globe Theatre, Palmerston North— All tickets $17
Bring the whole family and get into the Christmas spirit these July school holidays.

Please remember that we are to have NO EGGS on site at our awesome kura. This includes egg cartons and egg based foods such as quiche or bacon and egg savouries etc. (Egg baked into cakes/muffins is fine.) Thank you so much for your support and understanding.

Quad bike for sale— Late 1990s model, manual transmission, tow bar. As is where is. Goes well and has had recent service (oil; fuel filter, etc). Foot brake works but needs hand brake repaired and brake pads needs to be replaced in next few months. It has been a great workhorse – have owned it for past 20 years. $1000. Contact Clare 027 210 1202

PEAK GOAL—WEEK 9
“As Pathfinders: We reflect on our learning”
The key teaching as part of this goal:
We know what we are learning to do in Literacy and Maths
We can talk about what we are good at
We can use 'PEAK Mountain' to self assess our work
We know our next steps
We share our Mid Year reports at home and celebrate the progress we are making

12 September—school disco