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We’re wrapping up August this week having had some seriously soggy weather!  Here’s hoping the change in seasons brings some warmer, sunnier, spring vibes.

This week, we've welcomed our brand new 5 year olds into our EHS whānau!  We're excited to have Jules Hunt join us as well, and she's thrilled to help these little newbies start their big school adventure in E4.  They’re now officially part of the EHS crew, and we can’t wait to watch them grow into confident big kids!

A huge shout-out to our Home and School team, who are working hard on the Mathsathon fundraiser.  Every dollar raised will go toward resources for our tamariki, so thanks for getting behind this fundraiser.  We’re super thankful for our Home & School team and the time and energy they give to keep our school well-supported.  And stay tuned - more exciting events are on the way, so keep an eye out!

As we move through the term, it’s important to remember the value of being on time and attending school regularly.  Every day counts in keeping our tamariki on track and making sure they get the most out of their learning.  The Ministry defines regular attendance as being present at least 90% of the time during the school term, which means missing no more than 5 days in a typical 10-week term.  Please check out our special attendance newsletter that was emailed for more information on attendance, the impact of absences, and how we compare to the Government's targets.

I’m sure the tamariki will continue to shine as we push through the term with positivity and excitement. Let’s look forward to the spring sunshine and the fun of our upcoming school show!

Kia pai te wiki koutou - have a great week everyone!

Ngā mihi nui 
Hayley Walshe
Acting Principal 

The Middles had a whizzpopping time at the NanoGirl Science Show!  They learned a whole lot about Chemistry and discovered some cool things, like how flour can burn and how a handkerchief can catch on fire and not even get burnt.  They learned about liquids, solids, and gases, and even saw a liquid turn into a solid - it tasted great!  They also got to watch some chemical reactions when acids and bases were mixed - it was explosive!  Your activity-related donation supports fantastic extracurricular activities like this one.

Here's what the tamariki had to say:
 

“I loved when she made the little cannister explode and hit the ceiling,” William. 

 

“I liked it when she used the cabbage water and different chemicals to make different colours – it was amazing,’” Siya. 

 

“I learned that Science is really fun but can be dangerous at the same time!” Muhtasim. 

B5 sent a good luck message to the Olympic Team. We sung them the school song and said karawhuia and kia kaha! Our message was so awesome we won Goldie, the official mascot for the NZ team. Karawhuia B5!

THE SECC Foundation (Sport, Education, Community and Cultural Education Foundation)and Air Rescue and Community Services have provided the EHS junior team with a bag of awesome sports equipment.  
Their goal is to better equip schools to allow children to easily engage with sporting activities to improve their health and wellbeing, while recognising value in their own culture. 
The EHS Junior Teachers and tamariki would like to say a huge thank you for this donation. 
Thank you to our school Sports Co-ordinator (Julie Cameron) for organising this for us! 
We can’t wait to get active with this new sports gear during lunchtimes and our classroom PE sessions!

The Bee Healthy Dental Mobile van is parked at our school this term to the 6th of September.

 

Once seen, your child will be given a completion certificate which will inform you of what happens next.  

Please search your child's school bag for one of the following:

·       Your child requires no further appointments this year

·       Your child needs an appointment at your local Dental hub for further care.

Your local Hub clinic is:           Naenae

 

To update your contact details, please call 0800 TALK TEETH (825 583) 

If you have pre-school aged children please call to arrange an appointment for their annual dental checkup at the Dental Hub.  To book or reschedule an appointment, please call 0800 TALK TEETH (825 583).

 

Private Bag 31907 Lower Hutt
www.beehealthy.org.nz | 0800 TALK TEETH (825 583)

If your child is going to be ABSENT OR LATE from school please ring the absentee line 566 2734 or text only (we do not answer this phone) on 027-773-7243 before 9.30am and leave a message which includes name, room number and the reason your child is away or  is going to be late.
Late Children – please report to the office so we do not ring your parents.
Remember school starts at 8.55am.

 There are a number of students who are not being picked up until well after 3.30pm. There is no one supervising these students.  It is very important that you collect your child by 3.15pm as per Eastern Hutt School policy. 

With winter here and students having accidents or playing in puddles.  It is very important that your child has a spare set of clothes in their bag to change into if they get wet/muddy or have an accident.

If your child has borrowed some of the school’s clothes, please can they be washed and returned.

If you are living in our zone and have a child turning 5 this year or in 2025, please contact the school office for an enrolment pack if you have not already done so. If you have family or friends living in zone who also have a child turning 5 please let them know to contact the school office on 566 0167 as soon as possible.
There will also maybe places for children turning 5 who live out of zone. Our next ballot date is Monday 21 October 2024.
Enrolling NOW helps us to forward plan.

You can still start an automatic payment for Stationery, Camp, EOTC (Education Outside the Classroom) Activity Related Donations and School Donation, please contact Katherine by email at accounts@easternhutt.school.nz or ring the office on 566 0167. This is an easy way to spread the payments throughout the final term.
Direct Credit to our Bank Account.

Account Details:
ASB Lower Hutt
Eastern Hutt School Board of Trustees
Account number: 12 3478 0009657 00 

Flippaball is a modified version of Water Polo and allows Year 5 and 6 students the opportunity to participate in a new sport.  We have a Flippaball team, entered in the Hutt Valley Primary School’s Waterpolo Competition.  Together they are demonstrating plenty of commitment and enthusiasm turning up every Wednesday night to compete. The students are developing in their skill level, strategic play and general sense of the game.  Catching and passing the ball in one hand with a defender on you in water is not an easy feat, especially if the water is over your head! 

We have four teams in these after school leagues, held on a Monday and a Thursday evening.  It is great to see our students enjoying their sport and developing in skills on and off the basketball court.  Learning what it is like to be part of a team.

Our two badminton teams are enjoying their league this term and have developed their skill set and knowledge of the game immensely.

Year 5 and 6 students are having a sports exchange with Hutt Central School on the  4th September.  A notice has gone home with all children who are involved.  All games will begin at approximately 1:10pm at Hutt Central School.  Please ensure your child comes to school prepared with their gear.  The bus will return to school at 2:45pm. 

The girls Football team are playing Maungaraki School football team on 16th September.  We are looking forward to hosting our first girls only football game, the match will begin at 1:15pm on the Senior Field.

We love receiving photos of our students enjoying sport and being active.  Please drop these off to the school office, and we will display on our Sports Noticeboard.

All sports uniforms are now due.  With the exception of the Hutt Central Sports Exchange, Maungaraki Exchange, Miniball, and Netball. These must be handed into the school office in a named bag.