HC News October/November 2018
Writing what will be my last newsletter article as Principal of Huanui College has got me thinking about beginnings and endings.
Rigorous academic programmes
based on the Cambridge International Curriculum.
Upcoming events
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- 21 – 23 November – DOE Bronze final
- 21 November – NSSSA Year 9/10 Tennis Doubles
- 22 November – new students Taster Day (morning) – we are looking for a volunteer or 2 to help with uniform fitting of our new students on this day from 8am-9am and then 12pm-1pm. Please email admin@hc.school.nz . Thank you.
- 22 November – Huanui Talent quest – (afternoon) this is open for all our students – Year 7 – 13 and it would great if our senior students could come along that day (contact cathy.sensescall@hc.school.nz if you are keen to be involved). Family and friends also welcome.
- 23 November – Year 7 Big Day Out
- 24 November – Year 9’s depart for Rarotonga
- 27 – 30 November – DOE Silver final
- 28 November – WPSSA Athletics
- 3 December – Huanui Good Sorts Day
- 6 December – Year 13 Leavers Dinner
- 7 December – Huanui Awards and final day of school
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HUANUI SCHOOL MAGAZINE – is being collated and will be distributed on the last day of school with school reports. Order yours now http://bit.ly/hcschoolmag201
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SPORTS UNIFORM AMNESTY! If your child still has a football, basketball, rowing singlet, etc, or other uniform/polo shirt – can these please be returned to the school office ASAP. Thank you.
- THE JUNIOR YOUNG FARMERS RURAL CHALLENGE @ Whangarei A&P Show, Saturday, December 1st. This will be good practice for the Northern Region Agrikids and Junior Young Farmer contest at Warkworth 16 March 2019. There are two age groups: Agrikids 8 - 13 years old TeenAg 13 - 18 years old. There will be some pretty good prizes. If you would like more details or to sign up please ask your child to talk to Mr Towey.
- HUANUI SPORTS PHOTOS – all junior students will have a Photolife ‘shoot key’ order slip available for collection from their form trays today. If you would like to order any photos, please follow the instructions supplied. Senior students: please collect yours from the school office or email office@hc.school.nz to receive your child’s exclusive order code.
- HUANUI LIBRARY BOOKS TO BE RETURNED PLEASE – parents, can you please help your child find and return any Huanui Library books. Thank you.
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FREE RANGE EGGS FOR SALE: Towey’s Eggs now for sale from Huanui front office or delivered by prior arrangement. $6 per dozen. Laid by healthy happy hens, 100% free range and MPI certified. Please support this so that we can continue to keep chickens at school J Contact Stephen on the number listed below or email Stephen.towey@hc.school.nz
- BEES? See any swarms lately? If so, please contact Mr Towey 020 401 53366 anytime.
For the latest library news! The Huanui College Library Blog is dedicated to delivering book reviews from school students. Our Media Studies students have been busy writing articles and reviews of exciting novels.
A uniquely individual
educational experience
We believe that every child must be valued as an individual. Our shared vision is to develop self-confidence, self-worth and happiness in our students, within a special atmosphere of encouragement and support.
Enabling students to
reach their true potential
We encourage healthy competition, diligence and the pursuit of personal excellence. Students are taught in small classes and are treated as individuals.
Huanui College is enrolling now for Years 7-13 in 2019