Tena Kotou Katoa, Talofa, Mauri, Greetings to our school families.
It was great to catch up with so many parents and family members at our mini-gala this week, and enjoy the event that our senior students had done such a good job of organising. Occasions like this are such a reminder of both the
collective strength that community offers, and the potential for leadership within this that our students hold. We are very proud of their efforts!
Thank you for your continued patience with the roadworks on Dawson Rd. I have now been told that there may be some further digging and groundwork required, but this is unconfirmed at this stage.
Keep safe, and savour the last warm days of Autumn. Nga mihi,
Kathryn Ramel
Principal
School Diary
Week 4
Weds 25.5 Wacky Wednesday Mufti Day (Camp Tongariro Fundraiser)
Weds 25.5 BOT Meeting 6:30 pm
Week 5
Tues 31.5 ICAS Science
Fri 3.6 BOT Election poll closes at noon.
Fri 3.6 NO SCHOOL ASSEMBLY THIS WEEK
Week 6
Mon 6.6 Queens Birthday Holiday
Tues 7.6 – Fri 10.6 Year 6 Camp Tongariro
Fri 10.6 School Arbor Day (pm only)
Welcome to Our New Students – we hope you enjoy your time at our school!
Matthew Flavell Totara 02
Zhia Dellar Kauri 01
Tekaie Tetika Puriri 02
Tait Brown Puriri 02
Board of Trustees Elections
Thank you to those who have been nominated to be a parent representative on the BOT. The process from here is that there will only be an election if more than 5 parent nominations, and more than 1 staff rep nomination are received. This will be confirmed by Eric Pedersen, our returning officer on Monday. If there is to be an election, voting papers, statements of support, and an addressed BUT NOT STAMPED envelope will be posted to all eligible voters on the main and supplementary roll. Voting forms must be returned to Eric in a stamped envelope by the 3 June.We will publish a full list of nominees, along with their statements next week.
A very successful Mini-Gala!
Huge congratulations to our senior Year 5 and 6 students and their teachers, Kerry Gore, Erena Williamson and Colin Chapman, for organizing the fantastically successful Mini Gala. This is an annual event, where our Year 5 and 6 students design and run their own stalls to fundraise to support the Year 6’s heading off to Camp Tongariro. It is a great example of how we live our values by supporting one another, as well as developing entrepreneurial skills and business nous. We are absolutely delighted to announce that this year’s mini-gala raised $1650 which will be split evenly across the Year 6 campers.
Having a clean out? Can you help?
To help with some of our specialized programmes we are collecting:
- any Thomas the Tank Engine items you may have finished with at home. Toys, books, pictures, games……anything related to the little blue engine himself, the fat controller, or any of the other characters.
- any Lego items – blocks, pictures, catalogues etc.
- any Dr Seuss books
- any superhero items, pictures etc
- beanbags of any size
- inside tent or teepee
- a rainmaker, snow globes etc
We realize that all of the above are fairly highly sought-after items, but if you were preparing to “move some on”, they would be greatly appreciated and well used.
Manawa 1 and Puriri 2 Jane Gifford trip.
Last week some of our Year 3 and 4 students enjoyed a trip down the Mahurangi River on the historic Jane Gifford. Despite the threat of some Autumn showers, an enjoyable time was had by all. A huge thank you to the parent helpers who supported Ms McDonald and Mrs Bishop on the day. Check out some of the students’ writing below:
The Jane Gifford
Yesterday we went on a trip on the Jane Gifford. It is a boat. To get there we went on a bus to Warkworth. I had to sit next to Jess on the bus. When we got there we got out. It was hard to spot the Jane Gifford. I manged to spot it. I was excited but Anthony told me not to get excited. When we got on the Jane Gifford a man told us the safety thing. Then we got on and it wasn’t very fast. As we went on I saw a cement palace. Mrs Bishop dressed as a pirate. After a few hours we went back to school.
By Conor
Manawa 1
The Jane Gifford Trip
Manawa 1 and Puriri 2 went on the Jane Gifford. First we went on the bus to Warkworth. We got off the bus and got on the boat. The man talked to us about the boat. Suddenly the boat turned around. We went down the river. Then we saw the cement works. The man talked to us about that too. We went down the lake a bit more. Then eventually we turned around and headed back. Soon after that we had lunch. After that we went back on the bus to school. I liked the trip because: we learned about the boat, we got a sweet and we didn’t have our parents. I really liked the trip on the Jane Gifford.
By Isabella
Manawa 1
The Jane Gifford
On Wednesday Manawa 1 went on a trip on the Jane Gifford. We went on a bus. I sat next to Liana the whole way. Then we had to line up and wait for Mrs McDonald to and tell us it was ready. We all went into the boat. Liana and I played some silly games with each other. It was fun. We saw ducks and broken trees. Then we had to get off the boat. We had a walk in the rain and saw some names of the boats. Then we went back to school.
By Tegan
Manawa 1
Rippa Rugby Inter School Sport
Well done to Mr Morley, and our super keen Year 4 – 6 Rippa Rugby players, who toughed out the first real “winters” day of 2016 at the inaugural inter-school Rippa Rugby Tournament. It was a successful start for us with most of our teams recording at least one win in the first few rounds, before the rain really came down. We would like to thank the brave parents who battled through the weather to support the teams, especially Angela Brangwynne, who put Bear Grylls to shame with the speed with which she erected a much needed shelter for all.
Are you looking at getting a new home loan? ASB will donate $500 to the school – no extra cost to you!
If you are a parent, staff member or member of the school community and you draw down a new ASB home loan of $150,000 or more, ASB will donate $500 to your chosen school. All you need to do is pick up a voucher from the school office, or we will happily post one out to you. We would appreciate you thinking of us!
Seasons Support Groups
If you are interested in finding out more about supporting your child through separation and divorce, or supporting adults through grief and loss, click on the link below for details about Seasons Support Groups.
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.
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.
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
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