• PREP & TUTORIALS (AFTER SCHOOL) – these are held every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 3.30 pm – 5pm at Huanui College.  Any children who remain at school after 3.30 pm will be directed to the prep class and must be collected by 5 pm.  Prep classes are open to all year groups and will begin from Tuesday 5 February.  There is no prep on a Monday and Friday - all students must be collected or catch a bus from the college by 3.30 pm on these days.  Subject Tutorials start date and days to be advised.
• INFORMATION EVENINGS (days and times noted above) – these year-specific information evenings are a great opportunity to meet and get to know our new Principal, Mr Coombe, a little better.  Mr Coombe will be presenting his views on a range of educational topics including educational philosophy, the Cambridge pathway and university, the focus for each year group in 2019, and future directions of the College.  There will be opportunities for questions and discussion.  We encourage all our families to come along. Students are not required to be there as they are meeting with Mr Coombe within school time.  If you have more than one child at school, please aim to come to your oldest child’s info evening (you are welcome to come to them all if you choose).
• FITNESS TRAINING  - begins Monday 18 February - at Huanui College Gym from 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm.  This is being run by one of our favourite teachers and is open to ALL Huanui students (will run indefinitely). If you are planning to play netball, football, hockey, basketball, or another sport this winter then this is the perfect pre-season training for YOU! Please ensure they bring a water bottle, snacks, PE kit/sports training gear, and sports shoes. Please arrange for your child to be collected from school before 5 pm.
• SENIOR UNIFORM - Y12/13 - if you are needing to order any senior uniform for this year, can you please notify Mrs Jan Bull by this Monday jan.bull@hc.school.nz

• SCHOOL LUNCH ORDERS: Monday – Hell Pizza  – please order and pay at the school office (cash only $6 standard, $7 gluten free), Wednesday – Lunchonline  – orders can be placed in advance by visiting www.lunchonline.co.nz
• KEEP UP TO DATE VIA OUR WEBSITE AND PARENT PORTAL - Below are some pages on our website that may be useful for parents/caregivers to refer to regarding:

Daily notices: https://sites.google.com/a/hc.school.nz/daily-notices/ – keep up to date with what’s happening throughout the year.

Parent Portal – Check your child’s details, timetable and archived reports http://spider.huanuicollege.school.nz/Pages/Login.  Please contact Tracey McNamara or myself if you are having difficulties logging in.

COMMUNITY NOTICES

• MANGAPAI HOCKEY TRIALS are on Sunday 24 February. Year 7/8 trials from 4-5pm (registrations from 3.30pm). Rally for students in year 9 and above (collegiate and senior men’s and women’s) 5 - 6pm (registrations from 4.30pm). Any students who wish to play men’s or women’s hockey should attend the rally day or, if not possible, please contact Michele Codlin:      
• or 0211480139
• VODAFONE WARRIORS - are scheduled to play a trial game against the West Tigers at Northland Events Centre. An opportunity has opened up for all children in Northland aged 5 – 13 years to come and join the Warriors in a skills and drills training session on Thursday 28^th Feb at Northland Events Centre – 4.15pm. There will be a free bbq and giveaway prizes!
• GIRLS RUGBY – U15 AND U18 – any girls who are interested in playing club rugby please contact Susan Dawson 027 245 8803.  Trainings Thursdays @ 5.30 pm.  Please contact Susan for more details.
• KAMO RUGBY CLUB – for more details on registration https://www.sporty.co.nz/kamorsc or email kamojuniors@gmail.com
• TIKIPUNGA FOOTBALL SEASON 2019 - Registrations for Midget teams (ages 4 – 8) and Junior teams (ages 9 upwards) are February 21^st @ 5pm or February 28^th @ 5pm.  ALL WELCOME. Located at the Tikipunga Clubrooms at the Sports park off Reed Street. Any queries please contact Jan Garton on 021 029 57051

Regards, Donna Newman

• Swimming (Y7 – 13) – 21 February – Dargaville – students will be selected after our swimming sports on Monday
• Triathlon (Y7 – 13) teams and individuals – 22 February – Kai Iwi lakes.  Enter your child here: http://bit.ly/hctriathlon2019
• Mountain Biking (Y9 – 13) -  5 March – Whangarei – please contact Donna Newman
• Y7 & 8 Tennis Doubles – 6 March – Whangarei – please contact Donna Newman
• Mountain Biking – 5 March – Whangarei – please contact Donna Newman

If your child is interested in any of these events please contact donna.newman@hc.school.nz

• Year 7 & 8 SWIMMING – Our Year 8 students will begin swimming every Wednesday from 20 February (our Year 7’s will begin on 20 March). This is compulsory and free of charge – all students are transported to the Whangarei Aquatic Centre via bus.
• TWILIGHT FAST 5 NETBALL – 20 Feb – 13 March $27.50 per player - we will be entering teams in the twilight Fast 5 netball competition at Kensington Stadium.  Mixed teams of year 7 – 13 students – no previous experience required, family welcome to play too, loads of fun!  Complete the google form http://bit.ly/fast5term12019
• NSSSA TRIATHLON – Friday 22 February at Kai Iwi Lakes – parent transport is required.  Please complete the online permission slip http://bit.ly/hctriathlon2019
• HUANUI HOCKEY ACADEMY Y9 – 13 - Starts: Thursday 21 February 6:45 am (x 8 weeks)  - Students are offered the opportunity to be part of the Huanui College Hockey Academy lead by 1st XI Coach Richard Storey. The students' needs are catered for depending on their level of hockey.  There is a cost involved and students are given breakfast and brought back to school in the van. Please follow the link and complete the google do: http://bit.ly/hchockeyacademy2019 if you wish your child to be included in our Academy Programme.  We will offer a junior academy programme in Term 2.
• HUANUI HOCKEY TRIALS - YEARS 9 - 13 ONLY Monday 25 February 4 pm - 5 pm Northland Hockey Turf.  Mr. Richard Storey will be selecting our teams for 2019. At this trial, the 1st XI Tournament team will be selected along with a 2nd XI (both play in the Collegiate Competition).   Please ensure you are at the turf in your training gear ready to go for a 4 pm start. AIMS Games hockey trials will be held at a later time - date yet to be confirmed.
• CLAY TARGET SHOOTING - If your child is interested in being involved this season or would like to have a go at target shooting, please join us at our practices on the following days at the Whangarei Gun Club, Mangapai:  Friday 15 February, Friday 1 March, and Friday 15 March @ 3.45 pm.  We can transport students directly to and from school if required.  Membership to NZ Clay Target and Whangarei Gun Club is required plus ongoing costs with ammunition, clays, and travel costs.  If you would like more information please contact Mr. Murray Byles (Parent) 027 431 0969
• HUANUI NETBALL – more information attached to this email.   NETBALL TRIALS – Senior Y9 – 13 trials will be held here at school on Tuesday 5 March 3.30 pm – 5 pm and again on Thursday 7 March same time (students to attend both trials).  Year 7/8/AIMS Games: trials will be held on Tuesday 5 March 3.30 pm – 5 pm.  Please pre-register your child for netball: http://bit.ly/netballregistration2019
• SAILING - If your child Y9 – 13 would be interested in learning more or wanting to get involved with sailing.  Please contact Mike Smith 021 02343095.

Join our closed Facebook pages for Huanui Netball, Basketball, Hockey, and Clay Target Shooting (more pages will be set up throughout the year if required). These pages hold vital information and our one of our main communication avenues so please endeavour to join if your child is involved with any particular sport at the school. Key the below name into the Facebook search:

• HUANUI COLLEGE CLAY TARGET SHOOTING
• HUANUI COLLEGE NETBALL
• HUANUI COLLEGE BASKETBALL
• HUANUI COLLEGE HOCKEY