Tena Kotou Katoa, Talofa, Mauri, Greetings to our school families.
Hello to all the parents and caregivers
This will be my last entry in the newsletter as Acting Principal which I have to admit is sad for me. I have thoroughly enjoyed being in the position of leading the school and interacting with the community. My aim for this term was to ensure that the school was welcoming to you all, and to have an open door policy with all the stakeholders-parents, staff and students. I wish Snells Beach School to be a warm, inviting safe environment that nurtures all who walk through the doors (or down the stairs!), so that they can advance in their education with excitement and wonder. I also wished to ensure that everyone felt heard, valued and supported-again this includes the community as well. I feel this has been achieved. Thanks to many of you who have popped in for chats and have passed on their good wishes. I appreciate it very much. I look forward to working alongside Kathryn Ramel in her Principal role as Associate Principal, and wish her the very best. I am also looking forward to working alongside Rietta Young in Puriri 1-look out kids…here I comeJ.
I also wish to thank the large number of parents and relatives who attended our Goal Sharing afternoon last Friday. It was wonderful to hear and see the learning conversations going on. The children really appreciated you taking the time out of your busy days to come to support them. We are very sad to be farewelling some of our school families notably: Izaak, Olivia and Oscar Church. We will miss your cheery faces and quick minds and especially Kelly with all she has done for our PTA. Farewell to Liv & Mack Bennet-Thiffault who are returning to Canada. We will miss your other world view experiences that you have shared with us and Jade’s fantastic help in the Library. Lastly farewell to Paige and Lucas Bettridge-one of our first families. John and Leonie have done an enormous amount for the school since day 1 with John being on the PTA as chairperson.. There is a rich legacy left behind including our gorgeous Pohutakawa tree, the Corkin courtyard and numerous other items around the school. We wish you well in Tauranga with your new business venture. Have a very safe and wonderful holiday everyone. Take good care of yourselves and come back on Monday 2 May refreshed and ready for the next term of learning opportunities.
Nga mihi nui
Cherylene Neels
Acting Principal
- School Holidays 16 April-1 May
- School recommences for Term 2 on Monday 2 May 2016 at 9am
Date to remember:
All families are cordially invited to attend a welcoming assembly for Kathryn Ramel as Principal on Monday 2 May at 9:15am. Please be seated in the hall by 9:10 at the latest. This is the first day of Term 2 2016.
Congratulations to:
Alex Palmer and his mum Rebecca for BMX. Mrs Palmer is ranked third in New Zealand for her age group following the NZ BMX National Championships. Alex competes in the 7 year old boys group, and his sister Grace has just graduated from her non pedal Strider bike to pedals. Well done the Palmer family!
Message from the Board of Trustees
On behalf of the BOT, I would like to reiterate the longer letter sent out earlier, and acknowledge the excellent job Cherylene Neels has done as Acting Principal throughout Term 1. The school has had a successful term, and all classes are off to a busy and focussed start. There is a positive atmosphere throughout the school and community – we are well placed for the year ahead. We know that the school will continue to benefit from Cherylene’s leadership, as she returns to her role of Associate Principal.
Maarten Kleyn
Chairperson of the Board of Trustees
Holiday School Office Hours
The school office will be open for enrolments, uniforms and inquiries from Tuesday 26 April – Friday 29 April from 9-3pm. Monday is Anzac Day so therefore a public holiday.
Weetbix Kiwikids Tryathlon
A large number of our students took part in the Weetbix Kiwikids Tryathlon held at Manly on Sunday 3 April. A great time was had by all and the children did extremely well. Many thanks to Leonie Bettridge who organised this event with regards to team enrolments. We hope to have this as a permanent fixture that our children take part in every year.
FYI – Transportable Dental Unit has been temporarily shifted from Warkworth Primary to a new location this year.
The Transportable Dental Unit (TDU)
Pakiri Niho is now situated at:
Rodney Surgical Centre
77 Morrison Ave
Warkworth
Ph. 09422 2714
Cell. 021 419 613
The Dental Unit will be there until Approx. October 2016.
Kip McGrath Warkworth
English and maths tuition aligned to the NZ curriculum. Programmes designed to suit individual learning styles for Years 1-12. Phone Ann Cook on 09 422 2305 for a free assessment.
One day Kids’ Holiday Programme
Friday April 29, 2016 9.00am – 3.00pm
Years 1-6, Suggested donation: $1 or $2 per child. – A VISIT TOPAPUA NEW GUINEA
Programme includes: games, puzzles, songs, true stories (including a Bible story), crafts, a memory verse, discoveries, baking and morning tea. Children should bring their own lunches. Mahurangi Presbyterian Church, 5 Pulham Rd., Warkworth. Enrolments to: Ann Cates 09 425 0966, or ann.cates@roke.co.nz
Aquakidz Swim School – Learn to swim Holiday Intensive
Monday 18th to Friday 22nd April 2016.
$75 for the week.
4 years and up.
Contact Cindy 4259924 or 0211635050
aquakidz@hotmail.com
Mahurangi East Library Holiday Programme:
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