Week 3 Term 3 2015

To be the best we can be

P R I N C I PA L S P I E C E
( A . K . A . M Y S O A P B O X )
Gday, where does time go??? I ask
myself this often. Things seem to sneak
up on me, such as the realisation that
the Mangawhero camp is just around
the corner and I have probably been
remiss in not putting out more
information sooner. For this I
am sincerely apologetic and I
will try harder.
On the subject of apologies, I
was asked the other day by a
student about whether or not he
should apologise. My reply was did he need to
apologise for anything? It got me thinking about the
nature and value of an apology...so I did some reading.
According to psychologists and relationship experts a
genuine apology does three things.
1.
It shows admission that you have reflected on your
actions and seen (and are ready to admit ) you are
wrong.
2.
It shows you have empathy-that you can see something from another persons point of view
3.
It shows that you wish to de-escalate or avoid a
conflict
What I found more interesting was on the subject of
insincere apologies or people who always apologise
without really needing to.
Those who are insincere in their apology risk the
complete opposite of point 3, the de-escalation of a
conflict. In fact a poorly managed apology can make
things worse. For those people who apologise all the
time, it can be an indicator of poor self-confidence, can
put them in a social position of subservience, can make
others question their strength of character.
Where does this leave us with our kids? I think the
thought or reason behind this soapbox is asking young
people to apologise for their actions is all fine and well,
but do they know what they are saying sorry for? If we
want our young people to learn from mistakes and errors
of judgement, then the first step is them realising and
being able to say what they did wrong and what they are
apologising for. Otherwise, what value is there in their
apology?
Terry

I M P O R T A N T

M E S S A G E

The school cell phone is generally causing problems

and is out of service. If you need to let us know
anything please could you either text Terry ( 021
026 75462)or leave a message on the school phone
for the time being. Thanks!

R E M I N D E R S

REMINDER
Each term Kaihere School asks for a small donation
of $10 per child per term. Please support us by
sending to school your childs paper levies, if you are
unsure if you have already paid please contact the
office. Many thanks for your support.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
13th AugustKaihere School Cross Country
17th AugustHauraki Plains cross country
19th AugustMangawhero room at Clarence Street
theatre
24th-28th AugustMangawhero room senior camp
at Lakewood Lodge
3rd Septemberschool speech finals
9th SeptemberHauraki Plains speech competition
26th SeptemberFUN MUD RUN

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HOME AND SCHOOL NEWS

N O T I C E S

FUNDRAISER

Do you have any old vehicle batteries

laying around, we are collecting old car,
truck, tractor batteries and getting a
ACCIDENT PRONE????
scrap value for them. If you have any
Help keep those around protected with a first aid kit. If
that you would like to donate it would
you or those around you seem to have more than a few be greatly appreciated. You can drop
woopsies have we got a deal for you.
them off at school or contact Kent
Whiteman on 027 273 8577.
A fully stocked first aid kit for just $40.00
Great for the dairy shed, car, motor bike, tractor or just
for the home. Fully stocked to help with all those small
accidents or the larger accidents.
Contact Kaihere School today if you wish to purchase
one.
office@kaihere.school.nz or Rosie 027 810 8304

FUN MUD RUN

Keep the date of Saturday the 26th September free as the
Home and School are organising a fun mud run event to be
held on this day. There will be a 5km or 10km run. More
information to come very soon !!
Contact Tania on 07 867 8018

CALF CLUB
It is that time of the year when you need to start thinking
about choosing an animal for calf club! If any one needs
contacts for getting your cute cuddly goat, lamb or calf
contact Rosie on 07 887 8944

Hauraki Plains Rural Show

7th November 2015 Ngatea
Calf Club (up to year 8) and Young Handler section
Stalls available for fundraising or promotion
www.haurakiplainsruralshow.co.nz
Sonia 0274315825 or find us on Facebook

National SCOUT Scarf Day

Friday 7 August 2015
When you see your school teacher or mates
on Friday 7 August, you may be surprised to find
that theyre wearing a Scout scarf. Its the
2nd annual National SCOUT Scarf Day for
SCOUTS New Zealand.
All past and present members are being encouraged to wear their scarf for the day to school (or
work) to promote Scouting and the adventure
that girls and boys aged 6-26 can experience. For more information and to find a Scout
group near you, go to www.scouts.org.nz or
call 0800 SCOUTS.

Urgently seeking dry storage in the Hauraki area, can

be a barn enclosed or a shed. Please phone Trinia on
022 0181758.