Ter m 2, Week 9, 2 Jul y, 2014

Dear Parents and Caregivers

It has been a busy term and one where the impact of buildings and grounds works
has been significant. However, it has also been very exciting and positive to see so
much happening. The grounds work is planned to be finished before the start of Term
3, with the exception of the rubber matting under the adventure playground, which
will come part way into Term 3.

Thank you to the forty people who came to the Consultation Evening, giving input
into the schools Strategic Plan, last Thursday evening. We did have over seventy say
they were coming, and missed the input of those who didnt make it. However, the
people there were fantastic, and the Board is now collating all the input into a
document, and will sift through everything to identify the key points. In Term 3, we will
use Survey Monkey to go to the wider community for further input, and then work
towards completing the plan.

Congratulations to all our students who represented Riverview School in the
Inter-School Cross Country last Tuesday. Our school did very well in a very
competitive event and we are proud of their achievements. It was unfortunate that
the Junior Inter-School event was cancelled; however, we support the fact that the
Bay of Islands International Academy had to make a call based on the forecast that
morning.

This Friday is the final day of Term 2. Students in Years 4, 5, and 6 will bring home their
mid-year report, so please check for these.

I wish you all a happy and safe holiday period and we look forward to children
returning to school on Monday 21 July.

For the Children

Ken McLeay
Principal
Phone 4077277 Mobile 0211077110 www.riverview.school.nz
P O Box 942 Kerikeri 0245 23 Riverview Road, Kerikeri
The Kerikeri Bay of Islands Farmers Market is having
a Young Growers Competition. Entrants 17 years old and
younger are invited to grow cabbages, potatoes, and
carrots. The judging date for entries is Sunday 12
October 2014. Entry forms and details are available on
the website: www.bayofislandsfarmersmarket.org.nz
Piano lessons available after school, in the Riverview
music room. Enquiries please contact Kate 0210511240
or katesheldon.kerikeri@gmail.com
Kids Knitting Classes, Tuesdays 8 & 15 July 9.30am to
12 noon at The Sewing Shop. $15 - includes wool &
needles. Registrations a must - limited numbers.
Contact Jane or Heather 4077763
Beading Class Tuesday July 8 9.30am to 12.00noon.
Beads and materials supplied. Fruit snack included. 5
year olds+. Fun for older children, too. $25
Crafts Thursday July 10 1pm to 3.30pm. Includes all
materials and fruit snack. 5 year olds+. $25
Flower Crafts Friday July 18 1pm to 3.30pm. Includes
all materials and snack. 5 year olds+. $25
OR teach your own class info@flourflower.co
Sandy 407 7201 www.kerikerievents.co.nz
Free Public talk about how the TOMATIS Method
can help your child with reading, writing, memory,
speech, and communication. Thursday 3 July 2014
7.00pm 9.00pm at the Red Cross Hall, 14 Butler Road,
Kerikeri. Phone Ingrid Wubben 021-1495 924, 09-946
6878 or register online www.tomatis.co.nz/events

Pleasesendachangeofclothesfor
yourchildonwetdays.
Wewillphoneparentstocometo
schoolwithachangeofclothingifyour
childiswet.Wedonotkeepanyspare
clothingatschool.
Sports Results
Netball
Riverview Rosellas vs Kawakawa Ferns 25 - 7
Mrs Staples from Room 8 is looking for
some French books or
magazines. If you have any please
deliver to her classroom.
HELP US HELP YOU!
PLEASE KEEP US INFORMED

If your child/ren is late for class, please send
them to the office to let us know. Thanks
Celebrating Matariki with Room 9

My favourite part of Matariki was paper weaving. I accidentally cut the fold that held the kete
together, so I got a little purse bag. My kete was dark blue and light blue. I had one handle that was
woven with the blues. We made the kete with Mr Kirkland. We did rakau sticks with Ms Stone. In Room 12,
with Mrs Josephs, we did song writing and, with Mrs Heihei, we made a musical instrument called a hue.
We made the hue out of clay. After all the activities, Room 9 had to host the assembly. We all showed
with the classes what we had learnt and made.
by Ariella Ripohau

On Monday, the Middle Syndicate celebrated Matariki. We were put into groups. Oli, Ben, Sam, Levi,
Shaie, Aleena, and I went to the Harko Brown workshop. We made putiputi and the teacher sang
making a putiputi for my girlfriend. It was funny. Then we made a hue with Mrs Heihei. Then we wrote
songs. It was an awesome day. I felt happy.
by Cameron Bain

On Monday the Middle Syndicate celebrated the Matariki New Year. First, I did rakau with Ms Stone
and it was fun. Next, I did paper weaving with Mr Kirkland. I wanted to do a fish but I did a bag
instead. After morning tea, I went to Room 10 and made a clay wind instrument. And, lastly, I went to
Room 12 to do song writing. I felt happy because I enjoyed the day.
Matariki Song
Matariki, Matariki, youre a star, because youre amazing just the way you are.
Matariki, Matariki, you can shine so bright, like a diamond in the sky.
Matariki, Matariki, youre so bright because youre amazing in the sky.
by Alana Baker
The Riverview Raffle for 2014 has been distributed to all students. If you require extra
books, please get them from the office before Friday; otherwise you can phone Sharyn
Brown on 0273079207 from 15 July.