Wednesday 5 November 2014

Ladies Night - 7 November



Stall Holders
This year there are more stall holders and plenty of new ones with lots of great products:

·         3 Little Lambs
·         Mrs Doubtfire
·         Big Brown Dog
·         NicyNacs
·         Birds Flying High
·         Nutrimetics
·         Buffalo meets Roo
·         Papakowhai Kindergarten
·         Candy Apple
·         Periwinkles
·         Cath D Designs
·         Phoenix Cards
·         Cottage Crafts
·         Pineapple Designs
·         Denier Shop
·         Remade
·         D’Pendants
·         Ro Design Jewellery
·         Handy Little Ones
·         Seaside Candles
·         In the Fold
·         Splodge Designs
·         Isadora D Textile Homewares
·         Stitchbury Designer Clothing
·         Lamaze
·         Trixie Monkey
·         LiniNZ
·          

Demonstrations



There will be three informative fun demonstrations:
7.20pm – Makeup demonstrations from NorthCity Unichem
7.50pm – Children’s party craft ideas by Mrs Doubtfire
8.20pm – Decorating a cake by Leeza

Silent Auction
If you cannot come on Friday but would like to place a bid on one of these great items please email homeandschool@papakowhai.school.nz

  • 7 nights Accommodation in a Beachfront Deluxe Room for two adults at The Edgewater Resort and Spa PLUS  return airport transfers for up to 2 adults,  Island Night Dinner and Show for 2 adults,  Spa Pampering Package for 2, $100 Resort Credit per room, Tropical Breakfast daily for 2 adults,  Snorkelling & Tennis equipment & daily activities programme is a complimentary inclusion. This voucher is valid for travel to 31 October 2015, subject to availability and closeouts (Close-outs - school holidays and special event periods). Valued at $4000. Reserve $1,000.
  • 3 vehicle passes for up to 8 people to a drive-in event from Firefly Cinema. Valued at $36
  • Wellington Facepainting
  • $100 voucher for music lessons from Goodtime Music Academy. Reserve $760.
  • 2 x 50% vouchers for a terms lessons from Alley Todd Swimming.  Value $75 each. Reserve $45.
  • A terms dancing from Zone Dance Academy. Value $110. Reserve $65.
  • A signed copy of Simple Pleasures by Annabel  Langbain, from PaperPlus. Value $60. Reserve $30
  • A wash, cut and blow wave from House of Chic. Value $59 Reserve $30
  • A christmas cake from Leeza
  • 2 x family admission to Staglands. Value $56 Reserve $20
  • Ice cream cake voucher from Wendy's
  • Bag of goodies from the Shoe Clinic.  Value $70. Reserve $30
  • Voucher from Room of Beauty
  • Two big breakfasts and two large coffees from the Lifeboat CafĂ©, Titahi Bay.
  • $40 voucher from Precious Pieces by Lou 
  • Voucher from Stilleto Studio
  • $100 voucher from Interislander. Reserve $70
  • 2 x $100 vouchers from EasySwim. Reserve $70 each.
  • Free photo shoot valued at $259 from Duo Photograph. Reserve $100
  • Annual Membership to the Whitby Toy Library. Value $75 Reserve $40
  • Night light from Magic Fairy House. Value $90. Reserve $60.
  • 2 x vouchers for free health and wellbeing consultation at Sophie Robbers Homeopathy. Value $35 each.
  • Beautiful Basket from Mana Pharmacy.
  • Voucher for $40 from Charlies Cafe. Reserve $20
  • Signed NZ Breakers supporters top.
  • 2 big baskets with items donated from Mitre10 Mega, Unichem NorthCity, Dialled Indoor Trampoline Park, Te Rauparaha Arena Aquatic Centre and our wonderful stall holders.
  • Picture frame with 3 photos colour POPPED by Aaron. Value $50. Reserve $30.

Raffle
Five make-up bags filled with goddies donated from our wonderful stall holders, a voucher from Dialled Indoor Trampoline Park, OPI nailpolish and items from Unichem NorthCity.
Tickets available on the night $2 for 1 or $5 for 3

Spot Prizes
  • A bouquet of flowers from Ammi Florists      
  • Voucher from Magpie at Paremata
  • Gift box from Antipodes New Zealand           

Write your name on the back of your ticket to enter and be there when the draw is drawn. 

Don’t forget to bring cash and please park on the road. 



Tuesday 28 October 2014

The Edgewater Resort and Spa Prize

Here are the fine details about the great package that we will be auctioning at the Ladies Night on the 7 November


7 nights Accommodation in a 
Beachfront Deluxe Room
for two adults at 
EDGEWATER RESORT & SPA, RAROTONGA
PLUS 
- Return airport transfers for up to 2 adults 
- Island Night Dinner and Show for 2 adults
- Spa Pampering Package for 2
- $100 Resort Credit per room
- Tropical Breakfast daily for 2 adults
- Snorkelling & Tennis equipment & daily activities 
programme is a complimentary inclusion 

This voucher is valid for travel to 31 October 2015, subject to availability and closeouts 
(Close-outs - school holidays and special event periods). 
Prize is non-transferable and not redeemable for cash. 


Wednesday 15 October 2014

We have been receiving some lovely items for our silent auction table at the Ladies Shopping Night on the 7 November:
  • $100 voucher for music lessons from Goodtime Music Academy
  • 2 x 50% vouchers for a terms lessons from Alley Todd Swimming
  • A terms dancing from Zone Dance Academy
  • A signed copy of Annabel Langbain's new book from Paper Plus
  • A wash, cut and blow wave from House of Chic
  • A bouquet of flower from Ammi Florists
  • A christmas cake from Leza
  • 2 x family admission to Staglands
  • Concessions to Te Rauparaha Arena Aquatic Centre









Monday 13 October 2014

Ladies Night

Over 20 local craft stalls, demonstrations, silent auctions, spot prizes and raffles.

Friday 7th November from 7pm.  Papakowhai School Hall. Tickets $5 at the door.


Here is a sample of the amazing stall holders that will be there on the night:













Thursday 10 April 2014

Sunshine on the Leith - Movie Night 29th May

Join us at Pauatahanui Theatre, for our fundraising movie Sunshine on the Leith.

Thursday 29th May at 730pm

Two Scottish soldiers return from Afghanistan, home to Leith (Edinburgh, Scotland) to the warm embrace of their families.

 Tickets available now email us at homeandschool@papakowhai.school.nz.

Friday 4 April 2014

Speaker Night Kathryn Berkett Brainwave Trust

Kathryn Berkett was an inspiring and passionate speaker who educated us all about how the brain works. There were a number of parents and teachers attending the presentation.

One parent was heard to comment that she would like to go back to the 1-3 years with her children knowing what she does now. By the age of 3 years a child's brain will be an average of 1180g of the 1400g it will be as an adult.

An adolescent brain will not be "mature" until 23-25 years old. Even though our adolescent's may look emotionally mature the risk taking part of their brain does not develop sufficiently until their twenties.

One of the best tips for parenting was that we need to make "pictures of what we do want" for our adolescents. By saying to a child "don't spill the water in the glass" they are more likely to do so as we are creating the wrong picture in their head of the water spilling.

Kathryn also talked about the need for our children to take "managed risks" and learn the consequences of their actions. Peer influence is huge for adolescents.

She also stressed the increasing importance that we limit the time on electronic devices before sleep.


Many thanks to Kathryn for her great presentation and to our sponsors, Caffe L'Affare, RNZB, Harcourts and Strike Entertainment. If you missed out on this presentation and you want to hear her presentation please go to the Brainwave Trust website for her other presentations
.


Sunday 16 March 2014

Unravelling the Adolescent Brain - Speaker - Kathryn Berkett

Kathryn Berkett is the mother of two young children. Kathryn has her Masters in Educational Psychology. She has an incredible passion for the Brainwave message and enjoys her work immensely as it combines her two greatest passions – Neuropsychology and Talking. Join us as she talks about unravelling the adolescent brain - said to be a must for parents and all people working with adolescents.

Wednesday 26th March 7-915 pm Papakowhai School Hall (Next Week)

Tickets only $20 includes a hot drink from Caffe L'affare and a sweetie.


We will also be selling raffle tickets to the New Zealand Ballet Coppelia - Many thanks Royal New Zealand Ballet for these.

Many thanks to Harcourts for sponsoring our advertising and Caffe L'affare for their great coffee sponsorship.
Tickets from School Office Or email homeandschool@Papakowhai.school.nz
for electronic payment.

Saturday 15 February 2014

Everything you need to know about Teenagers and the adolescent brain

The Papakowhai Home and School Committee are proud to present...

Kathryn Berkett Speaking on the Adolescent Brain

Wednesday 26th March 2014

Papakowhai School Hall 7-915pm

Tickets $20 per person from school office

Kathryn Berkett Brainwave Presenter
Kathryn is a presenter in the Wellington region. She is the mother of two young children. Kathryn has her Masters in Educational Psychology. She has an incredible passion for the Brainwave message and enjoys her work immensely as it combines her two greatest passions – Neuropsychology and Talking.

WHAT IS COVERED?
✔ Understand the impulsive emotional decision making of the teenage years
✔ Understand risk-taking behaviour from a different perspective
✔ Understand how decisions are made differently when peers are involved
✔ Why teenagers’ sleep patterns change
✔ Impact of technology on teenagers
✔ Understand how alcohol and drugs affect the adolescent brain


Proceeds go towards the new school playground.

Monday 10 February 2014

Papakowhai School Lunch Orders Menu

Just thought I would put the school lunch list online if you loose the list.

Please support the school by ordering lunches by Wednesday morning for Friday.

Many thanks to the Voongs.