Ahititi School

Let The Children Play
Bev Bos sets out eleven conditions for healthy human growth, and play provides the possibility of obtaining all eleven conditions:
1. 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 - feeling that you are a part of something bigger than yourself
2. 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 - going outside of what’s comfortable, physically, emotionally, socially
3. 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 - learning what your special gifts are
4. 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 - feeling a sense of autonomy or control over your experiences
5. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 - creating or producing something that wasn’t there before
6. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 - learning how to give and receive help
7. 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲 - having the chance to have some time to yourself
8. 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗿 - enjoying Life and laughing at it’s absurdities
9. 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 - waiting to get what you want
10. 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 & 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 - knowing that you can look toward others for guidance on how to handle situations and learning that you can be that person for others
11. 𝗥𝗲-𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 - learning how to give back to others or to your community
(list via Richard Cohen's 'Zen and the Art of Early Childhood Education')
Play Podcast: Sarah Aiono of Longworth Education interviewed me for my take on the importance of play in children's lives, and the importance of play in the outdoors. If you are interested, here's the link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/09Ofqx4gDGn3ZEt7DSVquq?si=0NWzMt-gQHWb_3_J726l1g&nd=1&fbclid=IwAR3TIOpS74XRd3wEPa2aUHPAkbouqEj0xl53EhXNk88Iv_qhBaoKlQLcbXY

SON: "Daddy, may I ask you a question?"
DAD: "Yeah sure, what is it?"
SON: "Daddy, how much do you make an hour?"

DAD: "That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?"
SON: "I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?"
DAD: "If you must know, I make $100 an hour."
SON: "Oh! (With his head down).
SON: "Daddy, may I please borrow $50?"

The father was furious.

DAD: "If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish. I work hard everyday for such this childish behavior."

The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door.

The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy's questions. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money?

After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down, and started to think:

Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $ 50 and he really didn't ask for money very often. The man went to the door of the little boy's room and opened the door.

DAD: "Are you asleep, son?"
SON: "No daddy, I'm awake".
DAD: "I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier. It's been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you. Here's the $50 you asked for."

The little boy sat straight up, smiling.
SON: "Oh, thank you daddy!"

Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills.

The man saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry again.

The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up at his father.

DAD: "Why do you want more money if you already have some?"
SON: "Because I didn't have enough, but now I do.
"Daddy, I have $100 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I want to play with you."

The father was crushed.

He put his arms around his little son, and he begged for his forgiveness.

It's just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life.

We should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts.

Ahakoa he iti pounamu, although it is small, it is a treasure.

Kia ora koutou,
Well, as it blew, rained and hailed in Friday we were glad we’d cancelled athletics! The bad weather combined with a few COVID cases wouldn’t have made for the best day. Hopefully by next term the weather will have improved!
Happy birthday to Bradlee who turns 9 today.
What’s happening?
Lisa is teaching most of the week.
Beach Education @ Mokau: Friday 2nd December
Enviroschools Day: December 8th
Christmas Party and last day of school: Thursday 15th December
2023 school year starts Monday 30th January

End of year school trophies: There are still some trophies that haven’t been returned. Could we please have these returned asap.
Rolling Working Bee…. We could still do with some help, we just need some sunshine!
• Reconfigure and refill the planter boxes
• Remove (and replant?) a tree in the wrong place
• Move dead branches Thanks!

Boys & Girls Brigade Prize Giving
A reminder that this will be held next Tuesday 6th December, 3.15 at the Awakino Hall. All welcome

Beach Education Day @ Mokau School this Friday.
This is always a fun day, and very timely lessons about rips and safe swimming before summer kicks in. We are not planning on taking the bus, parents can you arrange transport for your children – if your children need a ride please let us know asap. Of course, we are all hoping for decent weather. Just as we made an early call for athletics, Mokau are watching the weather forecast closely and it’s likely that a decision will be made before Friday if there is cancellation likely. We’ll let you know as soon as possible.
Children will need the following:
• Clothes, water gear (togs, potentially wetsuit/goggles), a towel and change of warm clothes, rain jackets in case it is wet, lunch, good shoes for being active in.
9.30 am start at the kura
2.45 finish
Sausage sizzle and juicies available on the day.

Have a great week.
Nga mihi, Chris & the A team.
Quote of the week

Kia ora koutou,
What a great week we had last week. The children really enjoyed creating art activities for Pet Day at school. They have some amazingly creative ideas. Thank you so much for your help and support of pet day. It sounds as though the children who went to the Tainui day also did very well. Next on the agenda…. Athletics!
A huge thank you to Joy, Liz, David and Faye for their hard work behind the scenes, what a great team we have here at our little school!

What’s happening this week?
Thursday: Playgroup 11 – 1.30
What’s happening this term?
Wednesday 9th November: School Photos
Cluster Athletics: Friday 25th November @ Ahititi
Beach Education @ Mokau: Friday 2nd December
Christmas Party and last day of school: Thursday 16th December

Happy Birthday to Arlee who turns 5 on Thursday and can finally come to school every day. 😊 We now have 14 students at school!

School Photos will be taken on Wednesday 9th November (Next week). There is a new ordering system – please use the attached form to order.

Have a great week.
Nga mihi, Chris & the A team.

Quote of the week
Winning is only half of it
Having fun is the other half

Pet Day Champions - 2022

Champion Goat - Kayden Rowe
Champion Hogget - Cody Evans
Champion Leading & Calling Lamb - Ryan Evans
Champion Export Lamb - Cody Evans
Champion Utility Lamb - Raymond Aramoana
Champion Calf Leading - Sophie Watson
Champion Dairy Beef - Cody Evans
Champion Dairy Calf - Sophie Watson
Indoor Events - Sophie Watson

Well done to everyone that participated; another great day at Ahititi.
Thank you once again Warren Petersen for giving up your day to judge the lambs & Calves.
To the sponsors FMG; Farm source & LIC many thanks for your continued support.

Kia ora koutou,
Well, this isn’t the best weather for cross country training, is it? Hopefully it’ll fine up by Friday, it adds to the fun if there’s a bit of mud for the runners to squish through.

What’s happening this week?
Tuesday: Mrs Tulloch Teaching Boys and Girls Brigade, 2.30 finish
Wednesday: Mrs Tulloch Teaching
Thursday: Playgroup 11 – 1.30
Friday: Cross Country at Mimi School

Don’t forget, Daylight Saving begins this weekend.

Next Week
Monday: QEll memorial public holiday
Tuesday: Ahititi Speech competition, 1.30pm. All welcome
Wednesday: Tainui Speech competition
Friday: End of term
Term 4 starts Monday 17th October


Cross Country @ Mimi school on Friday.
We are excited to finally be able to go to a cluster event! The children have been training every day and are looking forward to competing. The programme for the day is attached. The bus will not be running. If you need assistance with transport for your child/ren please let me know asap – Friday morning is too late. If for any reason the day is postponed, I will call you by 7.45am and we’ll have school as usual, including the bus.

Ahititi School Pet day will be held Wednesday 26th October
Tainui Pet Day will be held Friday 28th October @ the Tainui-Wetere domain, Mokau.
Guidelines for lamb and calf rearing are attached. Lambs and calves MUST be born after Aug 1st.

Have a great week, Nga mihi, Chris & the A team.

Quote of the week
To succeed in life you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.

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