Tena Kotou Katoa, Talofa, Mauri, Greetings to our school families.
Welcome back to another action packed term! A huge thank you to the parents who attended my special assembly on Monday morning as I moved into the Principal role, and to the many who have popped in or sent messages. I have been reminded once again what a close and caring community we have here, and really appreciate being a part of it.
Our school family has continued to grow this week, with 6 New Entrants starting, as well as new students in other levels. We also have 6 Student Teachers from AUT starting with us today, who will be with us for a short stay now (until the end of next week), until they return for a longer visit in August. It is a neat opportunity for our amazing teachers to share some of their knowledge, and also for our students to become familiar with working with a range of adults. A big thank you to the teachers who have taken on this extra responsibility.
I would like to thank you for your patience in coping with the roadworks on Dawson Rd of late. We appreciate these can sometimes be difficult to negotiate, especially with the extra congestion around drop-off and pick-up times, but I am told they are progressing well, and shouldn’t take much longer. Please be aware that our patrols are also trying to work in with the “stop/go” sign, so your extra care is appreciated.
You may have heard in the media about the new Health and Safety Act, and various references to how this may affect schools. The BOT are working through these changes, with extra meetings, to make sure we are meeting every expectation. You may find more paperwork and signing required for class trips, and certainly for camps, but this is now a necessary part of the process. In doing this, we can still keep these activities that are such an integral part of our school going.
Nga mihi
Kathryn Ramel
Principal
School Diary
Week 1
Fri 6.5 Full School Assembly (Kahikatea 1)
Fri 6.5 AUT Student Teachers arrive in the school
Week 2
Mon 9.5 Rodney Dental Caravan arrives in the school
Wed 11.5 Manawa 1 and Puriri 2 on Jane Gifford trip
Wed 11.5 Special BOT Meeting – Health and Safety
Fri 13.5 AUT Student Teachers leave
Fri 13.5 Friday Funday Lunch – Lasagne and Jelly “n” Fruit
Week 3
Weds 18.5 Rippa Rugby Zone Day at Mahurangi Rugby Club
Thurs 19.5 Mini Gala – Year 6 Camp Fundraiser 12:00 – 1:30pm
Fri 20.5 Friday Funday Lunch – Hamburgers and Jelly ‘n’ Fruit
Fri 20.5 Full School Assembly – Manawa 1
Fri 20.5 BOT Elections – nominations for Staff & Parent reps close at noon
Welcome to Our New Students – we hope you enjoy your time at our school!
Olive Barnes-Wallis – Kauri 1
Autumn Howson – Kauri 1
Laticia Levet – Kauri 1
Xander Love – Kauri 1
Tipasa Manumalo – Kauri 1
Jeslin Thomas – Kauri 1
Tahlia Ward – Kauri 1
Jordan Harrison – Kahakatea 1
Wyatt – Totara 1
Board of Trustees Elections
It is Board Election season, and like schools across New Zealand, we have started our election process. You will be receiving nomination forms in the mail early next week, and the voting rolls will be available for inspection in the school office. Being on the BOT is an opportunity to be involved in the school at a Governance level, and make a difference. Feel free to drop in to the office if you have any questions, or email kramel@snellsbeach.school.nz
Scary Writing from Puriri 2!
Madmen
They came after me. My heart was pounding. I ran! I leaped! I climbed! It finally happened! Two of them, side by side. I was still. They got me. I was ‘In’!The bell rang. I escaped to my class.
By Kerwin Brown
Eat or be Eaten.
It looked at me viciously. I turned it over. I saw it had eye balls. It was going to eat me and I screamed. I was going to die here with this sandwich. I picked it up and took a bite.
By Timothy McGillivray
Please check expiry dates on medication
We have had a couple of incidents lately, where medication we keep on site for specific children has been found to be expired. This has been a particular problem with asthma inhalers. Please double check that you know in advance when these will need replacing.
Friday Fun Lunches
These will continue this term, with all proceeds prior to Camp Tongariro in June, going to support our Year 6 students. We are incredibly thankful to the group of Year 6 parents who have assisted with the ordering and delivery/serving process, which has made this possible. Following camp, we are hoping to continue these as a school fundraiser, co-ordinated by the PTA. If you are able to assist, please contact Colin Chapman in Totara 1 or email at cchapman@snellsbeach.school.nz. What could be more rewarding than spending a fun Friday lunch feeding hungry students and their teachers! 😀
Breakfast Club
A reminder to all that Breakfast Club is absolutely free, and runs every day in the hall from 8:15 – 8:45am. Sponsored by Sanitarium and Fonterra, Weetbix and milk are served for free, by our lovely senior monitors. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Williamson in Nikau 1 or via email at ewilliamson@snellsbeach.school.nz
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
This will continue this term in Manawa 2. Care is available Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 3:00pm-4:00pm $10 per child or 3:00pm till 4.30pm $15 per child. A small afternoon tea is provided.. For further information/bookings contact Michelle 021 08269480.
Next week only, Michelle will be on holiday. Please contact Hayley on 021 153 53 53 for any new bookings or queries.
Mahurangi Youth Basketball Club Sessions
Open Sunday kids Basketball coaching sessions and games sponsored by North Harbour Basketball Association & Mahurangi College. Come along & get involved in basketball! Sundays 10:00am – 12:00am at Mahurangi College. Recommencing for Term 2 – Sunday 8th May. For more information, contact Zac Fitzgerald (the kids will know him as “Coach Zac” who took them for lessons), on 021 065 9721, or at schools@habourbasketball.co.nz
Drama Classes at Centrestage Theatre in Orewa
Term Two classes commence the week of May 9th with places available for all age groups…
All of our tutors hold qualifications in the Performing Arts and we offer classes covering acting and music theatre, which aim to help young people develop skills in the performing arts and extend their creativity. Classes cater for ages from 5 to 16 years with a new class from 17-adult being offered this term as well.
Interested students and parents can contact the theatre on 09 426 7282 or email manager@centrestagetheatre.co.nz
ASB School Banking Promotion and Prizes
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