Tena Kotou Katoa, Talofa, Mauri, greetings to our school families. 
The Board of Trustees and I have been very busy compiling and sending in our School Charter and Annual Plan for 2016 to the Ministry. In parent speak it is a rather large but important document which contains our collaborative Vision, and planning and targets for learning for this year. Copies will be available in the office if you wish to read it, and on the website. Our School Vision is one that we all can be extremely proud of. It was put together by not just the Board and staff, but by you parents and your children as well. Therefore we all own it-the school, the families and the community. It is not something that I or the teachers designed on our own to impose on children and parents.It is something that contains all the aspirations that we and you have for education at Snells Beach School.It is the foundation for everything that we do and what we believe in. I encourage you to have a look at it. I think it is very important that you understand what it is we are working at and how we are doing it, to ensure that your children are ready for the big bad world when they step out of our school doors. As you can probably tell I am rather passionate about our Vision because it works! I hope to see many of you at the Beach Carnival on Friday. Please stop for a chat and to say hello. It should be a lovely day. We have had a great start to this year with lots of exciting activities outside the classroom to complement what happens inside the classrooms. It all adds up to producing well rounded children who have had lots of different learning opportunities.
Cherylene Neels
Acting Principal
Welcome to Our New Students – we hope you enjoy your time at our school! Jamie Chapman-Wilding – Kauri 1
Congratulations to our 2016 Student Leaders!
Our Student Council members for 2016 were announced at our Values Assembly last week. What an amazing bunch of Senior students put their hands forward this year. We were very proud of everyone who spoke, and their willingness to take on extra responsibility. Congratulations go to:
House Captains
Cutters: Sammie Le Bas & Kyron Smith
Dories: Lakhsmi Ranju & Oliver Adams
Schooners: Jenna Brangwynne & Jack Leaning
Scows: Alice Brooker & Mitchell Heaven
Head Librarians Isobelle Ferreira Thomas Vegar Sophia Gardiner Lilli Shadbolt
Head Mediators Ethan Bayer Jessie Chapman Cortney Phillips Taine Mahue
Head AV Monitors Quinn Morley Pearl Kleyn
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!”
Snells Beach School Walkathon
Our annual Walkathon is happening on Thursday 17th March from 2-5pm and the PTA needs your help keeping our kids energized throughout the event. We will be selling baking and would hugely appreciate donations of baking to sell, please drop to the hall kitchen at any time on the day. We would also love some volunteers to help sell drinks, Juicies and hotdogs. Please let Marissa know if you are available on 021 0254 2075 or marissabale@hotmail.com.
New Uniform Jacket and Beanie
We are excited to announce we have added a new jacket and beanie to our uniform range. The jackets will retail for $35, and will NOT be embroidered with any school logos, which will hopefully allow them to be worn more out of school and for other activities. They are nylon outer, and polar fleece lined, and include a reflector strip across the back. We have also added an embroidered beanie which will retail for $12, and comes in 2 sizes, for big and small heads! Both can be ordered through our school office – please contact us for details. We keep a stock of beanies, and jackets are made to order in a range of sizes.
A big “Welcome” to all Friends and Whanau to our “Friday Whanau lunches
Whanau Lunch – 12:30 Fridays Every Friday our school has a Whanau Lunch, where the children sit and eat communally, rather than in their class areas. Depending on the weather it is held either in the hall, or the main courtyard. Students are free to sit with friends and family from all classes, and we welcome any parents, grandparents or other family members also. When our “Friday Funday” lunches recommence next week, parents can order these through their child’s class order form (just ask the teacher to add your name at the bottom), and your lunch will be served with the children’s. We do ask however, that parents do not circulate through the wider playground during playtime after the children are finished eating.
Thinking of buying a house or remortgaging? If you are a parent, staff member or member of a school community, and you draw down a new ASB home loan of $150,000 or more, ASB will donate $1000 to your chosen participating school. Yes we are participating! So please remember us, and take the voucher below with you or contact Kathryn Ramel for a hard copy kramel@snellsbeach.school.nz
Family Photo Day Fundraiser with Little Doves Photography Little Doves Photography will be at school on Saturday March 26, to do 20 minute outdoor family photo sessions. All photo shoots need to be booked at the school office, put your name down in the preferred time slot on the booking sheet and pay your $10 booking fee directly to school. You will receive a complimentary 5x7inch print and additional print packages or digital photos are available for purchase via the online (password protected) photo album. The link to this album will be emailed to you after your photo shoot. Contact Tanja for any questions; tanja@littledoves.co.nz
Friday Fun Day Lunches Starting Friday 11 March we will be fundraising for Yr6 camp with our Friday Fun Day lunch menu. Separate Information notices will come home with your child/children each week.
| Date | Menu Options | Ingredients |
| 11 March | Lasagne | Pasta sheets, mince, tomato paste, onion, cheese, milk, flour, herbs, salt, pepper |
| 18 March | Wrap | Bacon, lettuce, carrot, wrap, mayonnaise, cheese |
| 1 April | Hamburger | Bun, patties, lettuce, grated carrot, cheese, mayonnaise, tomato sauce, salt, pepper |
| 8 April | Spaghetti bolognaise | Mince, tomato, cheese, pasta, herbs, salt, pepper |
| 15 April | Nachos | Mince, baked beans, tomato, cheese, corn chips, herbs, salt, pepper, nachos |
| Each day | Jelly | Jelly, mixed fruit |
Old or outgrown togs please!We would love to collect a supply of unused or outgrown swimwear in all sizes to keep in the office and lend to children in need, or those who have forgotten them. This would help with students missing important events such as Beach Ed and Zone Days through not having gear we could supply as a community.
Snells Beach Netball Trainings are held weekly on the school courts after school on Thursdays, 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. Hockey Have a Go Poster
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
Weetbix Tryathlon – Sunday 3 April at Manly, Whangaparaoa. Enter with the school team & save!
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. For more information, please check out the website OR contact Mrs Neels (cneels@snellsbeach.school.nz) or Leonie Bettridge (poni@jbsno1.co.nz) 021953116.
Amazing artwork. Seashell sketches by Rosie Chapman-Wilding and Isobelle Ferreira. These were done aspart of our environmental study with Mrs Lovegrove. Great work girls.
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