Tena Kotou Katoa, Talofa, Mauri, Greetings to our school families.
Hello everyone! Hard to believe that we are half way through the longest term of the year. Only four more weeks left and they will go very quickly. We have the Easter break next week as well- roll on the chocolate overload. We still have a lot of exciting activities on, and next week is especially busy with Have a Go Sailing and Paddle boarding for our senior students. The weather has been very kind so let’s hope it stays that way until the end of the term. A HUGE thanks to you all for your attendance and support for Travel Wise week, especially the Walkathon on Thursday. It was a fun filled time for the students as well as being a great learning opportunity. Thanks also to the PTA and Barfoot & Thompson for their support with this event. Please look at the timetable for the rest of the year to keep up with what is going on.
I am delighted to tell you that we have a lovely group of mums and aunties who have volunteered to assist with our Parent Pals Reading Programme. This is happening in the first 15 minutes of school, and is designed to give a gentle boost to our junior students to lift their self-confidence and reading skills. I appreciate the support from the families and the community towards our students’ learning and achievement. If there is any way that you would like to assist in school please feel free to approach your child’s class teacher, or pop in to have a chat with me.
I would like to thank Angela Brangwynne who is researching quotes for getting tinting for our windows. This will enable the students and teachers to use the digital projectors more effectively in the hall, and in the classrooms. We love the sun, but sometimes it’s just too bright! Thanks also to Jade Bennett who assisted Miss Jolliffe with the Library stocktake. This is a massive job and we couldn’t have done it without you.
Lastly thanks to the lovely people who have popped in to talk to me, or emailed me about how the school is going and also passed on kind messages. Your support and positive affirmations of my time as Acting Principal is much appreciated. The school has a fantastic tone and warmth and everyone seems happy, and the students are happy and learning, so all is right in the Snells Beach School world at the moment.
Nga mihi nui
Cherylene Neels
Acting Principal
Welcome to Our New Students – we hope you enjoy your time at our school!
Charlie Edwards – Kauri 1
Kaylee Gundesen – Kauri 1
School Diary (for the next four weeks)
Week 8
Monday 21-Wednesday 23 March Have a Go Sailing/Paddle boarding Years 5 & 6
Wednesday 23 March BOT meeting 6:30pm
Friday 25 March Good Friday-no school
Week 9
Monday 28 March Easter Monday-no school
Tuesday 29 March Easter Tuesday-no school
Friday 1 April 2:10pm whole school assembly – Puriri 1 on duty
Week 10
Friday 8 April Goal sharing afternoon 2-3pm
Week 11
Wednesday 13 April BOT meeting 6:30pm
Friday 15 April Term 1 finishes
Full school assembly 2:30pm
School recommences for Term 2 on Monday 2 May 2016 at 9am
Swimming Sports
On Tuesday 1 March 31 excited Snells Beach School students travelled to compete in the 2016 Inter-school Swimming Competition. Once again we performed really well and got some great results. I am extremely proud of our students not only for their well-earned results, but also for their high levels of sportsmanship, and their beautiful manners and behaviour displayed on the day. A huge shout of thanks to all the parents who helped transport them on the day, and also to those who stayed to supervise. We really appreciated it.
Here are our placings
Dakota Corringham: 1st Year 4 Girls Freestyle width
Zara Brangwynne: 2nd Year 4 Girls Freestyle width, 3rd Year 4 Girls Backstroke width
Amber Russell: 3rd Year 4 Girls Freestyle width
Sapphire Vuletich: 2nd Year 6 Girls Freestyle, 2nd Year 6 Girls Backstroke, 1st Year 6 Girls Breaststroke
Kiara Coulthard: 3rd Year 6 Girls Freestyle, 3rd Year 6 Girls Backstroke, 2nd Year 6 Girls Breaststroke
Annika Bayer: 1st Year 4 Girls Freestyle length, 2nd Year 4 Girls Backstroke length, 1st Year 4 Girls Breaststroke length
Bella Colman: 2nd Year 4 Girls Freestyle length, 1st Year 4 Girls Backstroke length, 3rd Year 4 Girls Breaststroke length
Amy McMurtrie: 2nd Year 4 Girls Backstroke width, 3rd Year 4 Girls Breaststroke width
Fern Julian: 2nd Year 5 Girls Breaststroke length
Jack Leaning: 3rd Year 6 Boys Backstroke width
Ava Manumalo: 2nd Year 6 Boys Breaststroke width
Year 4 Relay team 3rd Freestyle
Year 6 Relay team 3rd Freestyle
- CONGRATULATIONS to Fern Julian who has made it into the Rodney Schools Team to compete in the Hibiscus Coast Competition. Well done Fern!!
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 .
Bookings are filling fast. Don’t miss out. Come and see Miss Henry.
Uniform Jackets
We have added a new jacket 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, include a hood in the collar and reflector strip across the back. We need 7 more orders to be able to purchase these. Please let us know if you are wanting one for your child/children. See Miss Henry in the office.
Community Notices
Easter roller disco Friday 25th March 7pm Mahurangi Hall – Snells Beach.
All levels, all ages, all fun
Coaching 7pm – Disco 7.30pm
Entry $10 – Coaching $5
When will the next Roller Disco be?
Subscribe at skatescool.co.nz to be notified.
www.skatescool.co.nz
Find Northern Skaters on FB
Kids Only School Holiday Surf Programme
Get the kids off the X-box and down to the beach this summer with our Learn to Surf week at Orewa Beach.
FUN, ACTIVE & HEALTHY
Surfing feeds the mind body & soul
• Open to Kids aged between 7 – 17 years old
• Surf sessions 10am-12.30pm or 1.30pm-4pm
• 18-22 April & 25-29 April 2016
• Cost $35 per session or $150 for 5 days
Limited spaces available per session, bookings essential!
O’NEILL SURF ACADEMY Please email surf@oneillsurfacademy.co.nz
Tel: 027 7344 877
ASB Banking
Many thanks to the families that nominated Snells Beach School when they took out their new mortgages with the ASB Bank. The school received a $1,000 donation to put into the coffers. Much needed and appreciated. Remember all you have to do is download and cut out the voucher below and take it to the bank when you take out a new loan.
Beach Ed Omaha Beach with Yr 5 & 6
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TravelWise Week
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