Dorinda Duthie Maths 1 seminar

On Thursday, Feb 25 starting at 7:30 pm at our home

163 Hinemoa St, Birkenhead (please park on the road)

there will be a seminar about teaching maths.

We will be looking at maths resources and learning how to use hands on material to teach counting, addition, subtraction multiplication and division.

The information will be suitable for parents of children aged 5 – 10 years and older children who are having difficulty with maths.

The ideas will be helpful to use in conjunction with any maths programme.

Cost – $8

If you would like to come please email me by Tuesday, Feb 23, at jduthie@xtra.co.nz including your name and phone number in the reply.

Junior Basketball Team

Join the Junior Basketball Team

Here’s a little info for you to think about. I am not a qualified basketball coach merely an enthusiastic parent and am happy for any input.  Home School Heat came 3rd out of 8 teams last season (Term 3/4)

Age: Kids must be Year 5 / under 11.  We have had 8-10 year olds in our teams previously, mixed girls & boys (the kids are all wearing the same team colours and it is important they work as a team, not to favour gender).

Cost:  It is $495 for the season (Term 1 & 2) for the whole team which will be divided among the players.  HASCA usually subsidise $100 for the year (so if we use the whole subsidy for this term 1 & 2 season we won’t get it for the second half of the year). This gets spread between however many kids are playing (6 kids $66).  I’ve found that 6 or 7 on the team is plenty to get by on.  We have had 8 on the team before but because the games are only 20 mins long its tricky to get everyone playing enough game to make it worth it.  There is also a once a year contribution of $20 per player towards the uniforms.

You will need to join HASCA in order to play on the team.  Visit https://hasca.wordpress.com/joining-hasca/ to join.

Games:  First games start at 3.30pm but can be as late as 5.30.  20 min games, of 10 mins each way.  There are approximately 10 games over the season.

Scholastic Book Club issue #1

The 1st issue of Scholastic Book Club 2016 is here!

The brochures will be distributed over the next few days at usual places- the Millennium Swimming and Sports, Tuesday gymnastics, the monthly Cafe Night… OR you can pick up a set from the Homeschool Library (housed at the North Shore YMCA).

OR you can go online to view the brochures via https://hasca.wordpress.com/hasca-book-club/.

DUE DATE is: (5:00pm) Thursday, 3rd March 2016.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For some time, Scholastic has made provision for families to make and pay for their own orders online at the Scholastic LOOP online payment website (mybookclub.scholastic.co.nz).

While you can still drop the paper order form to me or email the order through to me, ordering via the LOOP website is now my preferred option. It’s a straightforward process to use the LOOP website and there’s a handy ‘How-To’ video if you do get stuck (but you won’t!). Any orders made on the LOOP website still have to be made under the school name of ‘HASCA Homeschool’ and the orders are still delivered to me to distribute to our families.

Some themes in Issue 1: Waitangi Day, Sea Week, Dictionaries, Horrible/Murderous sets and a fair bit of Star Wars (I wonder why…)

> TEACHER’S BOOKSHELF

(501) At the Beach, $17

(502) The Story of a Treaty, $26

(554) Marine Conservation Pack: “The Last of Maui’s Dolphins” and “The Whale Savers” picture books, $27.50, down from $39.98

(556) Dave Gunson NZ Shore & Sea Life Read, Colour, Keep book, $7.50

> ABC Book Club, under 5’s
(140) We’re Going on a Egg Hunt $14.50, down from $21

(149) Everyone Feels… 4-pack, $24.50, down from $45

(151) 123 floor puzzle $12.50

> LUCKY Book Club, ages 5+
(221) There was an Old Bloke who Swallowed a Chook $2 Gold Coin book

(224) Love-to-Sing Times Tables CD $5

(236) Usborne Map of the World 250-piece jigsaw, $16.50

(246) Lego Phonics 12-book boxed set, $14.50

> ARROW Book Club, ages 7+
(320) The Shakespeare Stories 16-book boxed set, $50

(321) The Lego Movie Junior Novel $2 Gold Coin book

(352) Usborne Junior Illustrated Maths Dictionary, $19

> STAR Book Club, ages 9+

(409) Basher History: Mythology $14.50
(420) Just a Dog, $2 Gold Coin book

(429) Scratch and Python: The Basics, $10

(449) The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, $5

(452) Kidnapped, $5

> EXTRA! Book Club, all ages

(608) The Fidgety Itch $2 Gold Coin book

(614) Dave Gunson NZ Birds Read, Colour, Keep book, $9

(644) Klutz Finger Knitting kit, $18.50

(665) Horrible Goegraphy 10 book boxset, $39, down from $70

Any home educating family is welcome to purchase items from the Book Club even if they are not current HASCA members. However, it is important to note that this Book Club is a fundraising initiative for HASCA, more specifically for the Homeschool Library

DanceFit class this Term at the YMCA

DANCEFIT is a non-partner dance programme for boys and girls, which links physical activity with mental activeness. For more details, check out the DanceFit page.

Home School Roboclub Term 1

Home School Roboclub
Northcote YMCA

Build LEGO Technic EV3 Robots!

Strongest TugofWar
Best Jousting Robot!
Build the fastest EV3 Dragster!
Collect and return the bottle.

This will be an enquiry driven workshop using LEGO Technic.

Suitable age 8/9+
Run over 4 weeks, each week being 2hrs 30mins; Cost $70 incl gst , that’s $7 per hour!

February 18 thru March 10
10 am to 12.30pm

Children work in pairs, will be mentored to consider possible solutions, testing and adjusting designs. If the EV3 is used in the solution, it will require a basic amount of programming, but this challenge is all about risk taking, innovation and BUILDING!!
Groups might not always find a solution, but we will endeavour to ensure success is achieved by every group each week. However, remember “ “Failure Breeds Success – If You Learn From Each Failure”

Week 1
Build the best machine for Tug of War!
Week 2
Let’s build a robot that can Joust, follow the line and hit the target.
Week 3
Build the fastest LEGO EV3 Dragster possible!!
Week 4
Build a robot to collect and return an object to base.

All bookings made via email to Kim Done at gobaskets@aol.com.  Please supply the following information;
Parent Name:
Contact Number:
Email address:
Child’s Name:
Child’s Age:

All equipment will be supplied by RoboClub Ltd

Football Open Day

Hello Everyone!

Firstly please can I say a big “Thank-you” to all of you who have been so patient while we try and get this fantastic football program especially designed for home schoolers up and running. Hibiscus Football have never catered for home schoolers before so things needed to be slightly adjusted.

OPEN DAY – MONDAY 15 FEBRUARY!

The OPEN DAY is FREE to anyone who wants to come along and have a football try!

If you are keen to join, flyers will be available for you to take home from the open day or you can download the flyer attached. You do not need all the equipment on the open day.

Our season commences on Monday 22 Feb 12 noon at Metro Park and  will run for 8 weeks

As this is a new program (which will run ALL year) please can you provide us with any feedback that you may have to allow us to provide a great footballing experience.

I will see you all on the pitch 12 noon 15 Feb for your first FREE session!
Here’s to happy footballing!

Kind Regards
Robyn Butler

Co-Ordinator for Hibiscus Coast Football Association

0211007268

prbutler2@gmail.com

Football Reminder

Hello Home-schooling Families,

FRIENDLY REMINDER… BOOK NOW!!

Just a reminder that Hibiscus Coast Football Association has offered homeschooling kids a great opportunity to play football this term (and for the whole year).

In order to run the program they need a minimum of 10 players. So far we have 3 players for Monday Lunchtime, so please if you are interested in this day and time put your name down ASAP. We don’t want this great opportunity to pass!!

Monday Lunch Club         (Lunch time 12 – 12:45 pm)                     $8 per session per child

Programmes commence first week in February 2016 so be quick so we can get this organised!

ALL  training will be held at Metro Park, Millwater Parkway, Silverdale.

WHAT NOW?

I need to know the following information ASAP please:

1. what day suits you
2. what time.
3. Your email
4. Your mobile number (I do all correspondence by text)

As I am managing the programme, please use me as your first point of contact as HCAFC are extremely busy at this time of year organising over 40 schools in the region.

RULES:

All players MUST have shin pads and football boots, no metal studs. NO PADS NO PLAY!

Lets get out there!!!! If you have contacts for shirt sponsorship please let me know.

For contact details, please see the Football page on the HASCA website.

Netball Team update

Would you like to play netball this year?

Many of the HASCA’s Netball teams are in need of players to play in the 2016 season.

A team needs at least 7 but ideally 8 – 9 team members to play in the coming season.

*College Team 1 = 1 – 2 more girls needed. Best suited to a player with some recent experience but could also suit someone who has played another team sport and has good ball skills, agility and co-ordination. (age 14+)

*College Team 2 = 4 – 5 more girls needed to proceed. No experience necessary, beginners welcome.

*Year 9 Girls = 1 – 2 more spaces available

*Year 7/8 = 3 – 4 more players needed. Boys and girls welcome.

*Year 4/5 = 1 – 2 more players needed. Boys and girls welcome.

*Year 6 = No team as yet, 8 players needed to form a team. Boys and girls welcome.

Registrations close in March but the sooner spaces are filled the better to enable allocation of coaches, managers, uniforms, gear, practice days and planning of the season.

Fees are typically around $100 for the entire season. (terms 2 & 3) Fees include uniforms, equipment & gear, & NNH registration.

HASCA membership is required to join a HASCA team but anyone is welcome to join HASCA by paying an annual family membership of just $20.

Not Sure?

Come along to the Netball Open Day on March 9th and have a go to see if it’s your thing and to meet the 2016 players and coaches.

Netball Open Day

HASCA Netball – Open Day & Muster 2016

You’re All Invited!

This year we’re trying something a little different to give home educators a chance to ‘have a go’ at netball before the season starts. This will also give those already signed up for the 2016 season a chance to meet their team-mates and to have some netball fun together and finally it will give our co-ordinator a chance to finalize player and team numbers and get things ready for the season. (Setting fees, giving out uniforms, assigning coaches, sending out team lists, buying and giving out equipment etc…)

We invite all home educators in the following age groups to come along and have a go…

• Primary year 4/5, approx ages 7 – 9 (Boys & Girls)
• Primary year 6, approx ages 9.5 – 11 (Boys & Girls)
• Intermediate year 7/8, approx ages 11 – 13 (Boys & Girls)
• Year 9, approx ages 12 – 13 (Girls Only)
• College years 10 – 13, approx ages 14 – 18 (Girls Only)

2  *Please note: We have teams available at 2 levels for the college competition:

      Team 1 for players with at least 1 year of previous experience or for those with experience in another ball sport team which has gained them confidence in similar skills as needed for netball. (E.G: basketball or water-polo)
Team 2 for beginners or those with only a little experience.

Parents & New Coaches:
The Open Day will also be a great opportunity for parents & teens considering coaching to observe some drills and game action and discuss coaching requirements with existing coaches. Umpires will get to umpire a few games without any pressure. If enough parents register for coaching our senior coach will run a coaching clinic on the day as well – We need 1 coach and 1 manager per team.

DETAILS:

When: Wednesday 9^th March, 2016 (tentative date – to be confirmed by NNH, back-up date is March 16th.)

Where: NNH Netball Courts, Northcote Road

Times:

College Girls Yrs 9 – 13 – 1pm – 2pm

Primary & Intermediate Boys & Girls – 2pm – 3pm

Bring: Light weight sports clothing, sports shoes & a large bottle of water.

You do not need to already be signed up for Netball 2016 to participate in the Open Day as there will opportunities and encouragement to join a team on the day.

Although you are welcome to just turn up on the day, to help with planning & preparation we would really appreciate as many people as possible registering in advance to attend the Open Day.  Open Day registrations should be emailed to Nina at – learn2getha@gmail.com

If you already know that you want to play netball this year please email learn2getha@gmail.com to join a team ASAP. Don’t wait for the Open Day. The sooner teams are organized the better.

Final date for all 2016 netball registrations is March 16^th

Library resources

Wondering about the Homeschool Library resources? Check out the catalogue at the Library tab.