Tena Kotou Katoa, Talofa, Mauri, greetings to our school families.
Many thanks to the families who braved the nicely timed torrential downpour and attended the Meet the Teacher afternoon on Tuesday. It is always great to have the time to ask questions and receive answers, and this was a perfect opportunity for you to do so. Leading on from this I would like to extend an invitation for any parents who would be interested to train as parent readers for our students who need some extra reading mileage. This would take up approximately half an hour of your time from 9-9:30. If this sounds like something you would be interested in please leave your name at the office or pop your head in my office and let me know. As our school motto is “Learning for Life”, helping in this way shows our children that learning continues even as adults.
Many of you may have noticed the pipes sitting alongside the school. There will be some major disruptions with traffic when the contractors start digging so please be aware of this. We will send out a more detailed information sheet when the work actually starts.The road will be reduced to one lane, and there will be either traffic lights or STOP/GO controllers on site. This will require patience and tolerance on the part of parents dropping children off- a wonderful opportunity to display those Values to your children ( muttering under your breath is allowable though). This would also be a perfect opportunity to try coming to school in a Travelwise way. We hold Gold level, which is a fantastic achievement. We actively encourage our children to walk, bike, skateboard or scooter to school , wearing appropriate safety helmets of course, and your support with this is appreciated. It would be wonderful if we could start up our Walking School Buses again so if you are interested in doing this please contact Mrs Kerry Gore at school. She would LOVE to hear from you.
Thank you for taking the time to read the newsletter and have a lovely weekend. Cherylene Neels, Acting Principal
Welcome to Our New Students – we hope you enjoy your time at our school!
Mahlia Anderson – Totora 1
Ari Chapman – Kauri 1
Mitchell Gray – Kauri 1
Board of Trustees Elections
BOT elections will be held on the 11 May 2016. If you are interested in joining the Board and understanding how the school and education works please consider whether you would like to “come on board!”
Uniform Shop
Our uniform shop is now open again in the school hall on Wednesdays 8:45 – 9:30, and 2:45 – 3:00. Please see Miss Henry in the office first for order forms and to make payments. Then Ms Victoria Sharp will fit and supply your items from the hall.
Off to the beach we go!
Our Junior and Senior Teams have been making the most of the warm summer weather by kicking off their Swim Programmes. Our Junior Team focus on Water Confidence, looking at floating, putting heads under, kicking and general fun in the water down at Snells Beach. Apparently the water has been really warm this year!
Our Seniors are also underway with their Water Survival focus. This includes sessions at Snells Beach looking at improvised flotation, survival swimming and life jackets, as well as Surf Education (Beach Ed at Omaha) and Sailing (Have-A-Go Sailing) and Paddle Boarding at Algies Bay.
Our Middle Team will continue their swimming lessons with Aquakidz at the Mahurangi College Pool in Term 4.
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Fish Wanted Please!
Our Puriri 1 students, along with Mrs Young, are looking at fish this term, and would love some that they can dissect to look at the gills, swim bladders etc. If any of our keen fishers are able to supply us with any we would really appreciate it! We have plenty of storage in the freezer, and are not fussed on the type – ones that you are not so keen on eating will be gratefully accepted by us. Please contact Mrs Young ryoung@snellsbeach.school.nz or Miss Ramel kramel@snellsbeach.school.nz if you are able to help.
After School Art Classes with Tracey Paddison on Tuesdays
Tuesdays 3:15pm – 4:45pm in the school hall. Afternoon tea and all art materials are included. $15 per session or two siblings $25.
Your child will have fun after school on Tuesdays creating some amazing art work using different media and learning some new techniques.
Bookings are essential!! Contact Tracey Paddison on 09 4225298, 027 636 5198. Email paddisonfamily@xtra.co.nz
After School Dance Classes with Talbot Dance Academy Weds & Thurs
Excellence in Dance. RAD Ballet – Jazz – Contemporary – Tap – HipHop – Musical Theatre
Classes held at Snells Beach School hall on Wednesdays & Thursdays, supported by qualified & professional teachers. All ages & abilities welcome. Please see website for times & pricing or contact Ph:0211290113 Email warkworth@talbotdanceacademy.co.nz Website: www.talbotdanceacademy.co.nz
After School Care – Extra day added.
After school care started again on Tuesday 9th February with Michelle Corringham in Manawa 2.
Care is available Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 3:00pm-4:00pm $10 per child or 3:pm till 4.30pm $15 per child.
A small afternoon tea is provided.. For further information/bookings contact Michelle 021 08269480
Snells Beach Netball
There will be a muster for all those interested in playing Saturday morning netball for the Snells Beach Teams on Thursday 25 February, on the courts, straight after school. Trainings are held weekly on the school courts after school, while all games are held at the Wellsford Courts. There are different grades, depending on helpers and numbers from Year 1 – 6. Season dates are 2 April – 6 August weather dependant. Could you coach? Umpire? Manage? Help transport? Please contact Carla 0212493562 carla_mzs@ymail.com or Lovetta 021 100 5820 lovettabayer@xtra.co.nz for further details.
Snells Beach Hockey
The season starts soon! Trainings at school after school, games in Warkworth on Saturday mornings. Please click the link below regarding enrolling your child, the free “have-a-go” day, and for further information.
Weetbix Tryathlon – Sunday 3 April at Manly, Whangaparaoa. Enter with the school team & save!
A huge thank you to Leonie Bettridge for her efforts in organising this for our students!
Snells Beach School has registered as a school group for the Hibiscus Coast Weet-Bix Tryathlon. This TRYathlon is for Kiwi kids of all sporting abilities who are aged between 7 and 15. Kids can enter as individuals and do all 3 legs of the TRYathlon by themselves or in a team of 2 and do either the swim/run or bike/run with a friend (who must be in the same age bracket JNR 7-10 / SNR 11-15). We need a minimum of 15 students registered – our School could win one of the many amazing prizes on offer (see the website for details). And Courier Post will send your event kit (including your t-shirt) to the school for FREE! Registrations for the SBS Team are limited to Students and their siblings (who may be at another school).
To enter, please go to www.try.weetbix.co.nz and fill in the ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM. No payments will be accepted through the School Office. Use the School Code SNEL1524. Earlybird Entry is $35 before 3 March or $39 from 3 March to 15 March. If you are unable to pay online for some reason, please contact Leonie for help in the first instance. School registrations close Tuesday 15 March, 2016.
On the day, Snells Beach School will have a sun shade up – which will be the meeting point and provide somewhere to leave your gear. If you are keen to car pool or can offer to take an extra child down, please let Leonie know.
For more information, please check out the website OR contact Mrs Neels (cneels@snellsbeach.school.nz) or Leonie Bettridge (poni@jbsno1.co.nz) 021953116.
Community Notices
Warkworth Lions Club Annual Event
- Registrations compulsory and close Thursday Wednesday 9thth at 5 p.m. NO LATE ENTRIES accepted.
- Registration forms available at Diving and Fishing Snell’s Beach, Hunting and Fishing Warkworth
- or online at takeakidfishingwarkworth@gmail.com
Sandspit Yacht Club 8 week Sailing Classes
Sandspit Yacht Club offer 8 week Sailing Classes for 8 – 14 year olds at Algies Bay, Sunday 9am – 12 noon, from 21st February. Dinghies provided for beginners. Enquiries to Glenys 09 4222 479 or 0274 805 051
Mahurangi Junior Rugby Club Registration
Registration days Thurs 25th Feb 4-7pm & Sat 27th Feb 11am-3pm. All welcome, boys & girls, Rippa rugby (non-contact) for ages 4-7, tackle rugby for ages 8-13. Free gear bag and rugby ball with each paid registration (fees $75). Details on www.mahurangirugbyclub.co.nz
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