In this post:
- Ski trip (at the end)
- Camp fundraising
- Wacky hair day
- Talent quest
- Sport
- Speech finals
- Cantamath
Camp fund raising
Many thanks to those who helped out with and supported our quiz night last Saturday. A huge thanks to Liz who coordinated the whole event. Despite needing to limit the number of participants, we still made a good profit. Toilet paper and paper towel orders have now been placed.
That leaves our cheese roll fundraiser to go. Orders close tomorrow, Wednesday. Many thanks to those who offered help with equipment, supervision and collecting ingredients. I will be emailing you shortly about this. If you have placed an order, please drop your named container off outside the hall before school on Tuesday or Wednesday next week. It is great not to have to use extra packaging.
Wacky Hair Day
The student council is running a wacky hair day next Friday, September 4th to raise money for Child Cancer. Go wild and bring a gold coin.
Talent Quest
Next week we will be holding team auditions for the school talent quest. We are looking forward to seeing the talent on show.
Sport
This Thursday is our final round of winter sport for this season. Playing locally with schools from within our zone has provided an opportunity for participating in regular competition while also building community ties. A huge thank you to all the parents who have given their time and expertise to coach, referee and manage teams. After Thursday's games, we would like to collect as many uniforms as possible. Please ensure that your child has something to change into so that uniforms can be collected in on Thursday afternoon.
It is with great sadness that we pass on the news that Koru Games has been cancelled this year. This is due to them being unable to meet requirements to operate safely at Level 2. We know that the children involved will be deeply disappointed. The teams have put in lots of work preparing for the tournament and we would like to acknowledge their participation and commitment that was shown at practices thus far. Many thanks to the parents who had offered parent support for this event.
Speech Finals
We are looking forward to our speech finals tomorrow, Wednesday. This will take place in the hall from 11am. Parents of competitors are welcome to sit, socially distanced, at the back of the hall. Congratulations to:
Year 7: Fergus, Jonty, Mila, Jalori, Zoe C, Zara M and Caleb
Year 8: Tom, Eddie, Henry M, Ben, Henry H, Max and Ruby
Cantamath
By now your child should be underway with their Cantamath project. If this is not happening at your place, please email your child's home-group teacher so that we can help get things started.
Ski trip this Friday: August 28th
Mt Hutt can safely accommodate school groups at Level 2. Our trip on Friday is going ahead at this stage. The ‘at this stage’ is all to do with the weather. If the mountain is ‘on hold’ or closed, we will look at rescheduling the trip. The tricky bit is that the ski report (https://www.mthutt.co.nz/weather-report/) comes out at around 6am, so we could have the scenario where we arrive at school, find out the mountain is on hold and have to head home again - get changed and come back to school at the normal time. Here’s hoping that doesn’t happen!
Departure time
Please meet in the Sandwich Rd carpark at 5:50am, dressed in ski clothing. We will be pulling out at 6am.
Ski contract
If this has not been signed and returned to school yet, please get this back tomorrow.
Gear
We have matched children up with the gear that we have available. If your child is still short of something these can be hired from outlets in town. Snowmania rent gear at very reasonable prices: 4 Dalgety Street, Riccarton Phone: 03 961 6747. Remember that we arrange the skis, boots and helmets through Mt Hutt; you don't need to sort this equipment.
Being dressed for the mountain conditions makes such a difference to the enjoyment of the day. Below is a reminder of what your child will need.
- Several thin thermal layers are much better for keeping warm and comfortable than a bulky layer. Cotton is not great for the mountains; thermal clothing is what’s needed.
- Polypro or woollen thermal top
- Thermal ‘long-johns’ or tights
- Fleece or woollen top / jersey
- Waterproof pants
- A warm weatherproof jacket
- Woollen or thermal socks, not too thick. Socks need to come up to mid calf at least.
- Weatherproof gloves or mittens
- Either sun glasses or ski goggles
- A scarf is optional, but must be tucked into their jacket, to avoid dangling ends.
- Hats are not needed as all children will be given a helmet
- Sunscreen, for the face
- A substantial lunch, including a drink. Under Level 2 there are restrictions in the cafe, with limited options, queues and longer waits. The mountain operate a cashless payment system. We would prefer that children bring all their own food and drink.
Long hair needs to be tied up. Children who get asthma should have their inhalers with them.
If your child needs to bring their cell phone, they are responsible for it during the day. It can be used on the bus, but when out on the mountain, these are to be zipped away in pockets.
Our day:
5:50 Arrive at school, on Sandwich Rd. Buses and cars leave at 6:00
8:00 We will arrive at the ski field car park
8:15 Ski hire sorted, 9am lesson group through first
9:00 Lessons for first timers and half of second timers. Everyone else has a short free ski
10:30 Morning tea on the deck
11:00 Lessons for everyone else. Free ski for those who had a lesson at 9.
12:30 Stop for lunch
1 - 3:30 Free ski with your friends
3:30 Return gear and back to the bus
4:00 Buses leave
6:00 ish We arrive back at school
We will send out an email late in the afternoon with a more precise time for arrival back at school. There is an air of excitement in the hub this week and we are so pleased to be able to go ahead with this trip. If you have any questions, please email Nicky, nicky.dunlop@beckenham.school.nz
