Tena Kotou Katoa, Talofa, Mauri, Greetings to our school families.
As I was updating the school diary this week, I was reflecting on the opportunities that our students will have over the next few weeks to get out and about, and immerse themselves in nature. Our Year 6 campers head down to Tongariro after the long weekend where they will balance some challenges such as the high ropes course, and caving, with action packed fun in the white water rafting and (hopefully) snow. But alongside these organised activities, every year we marvel at the beauty of the mountains, the lakes, the rivers and waterfalls, and appreciate our time in a landscape that contrasts so markedly with that in which we live.
Our middle and senior school students will have their planting days, helping to bring native bush back to our local area. In turn, this supports DOC’s plan of a “bird corridor”, encouraging native birds to increase in numbers, and providing safe pockets for food and shelter. I am always amazed when we travel to Scandrett Regional Park, and I see how much the planting in “our piece of the park” has grown. One day our kids will walk their kids through that bush, and reflect on when it was once an empty paddock.
At school, we will continue to work on the planting we have established here, as well has having a general weed, prune and tidy up. Any adult helpers would be truly appreciated!
Our teachers are currently hard at work, finalizing testing, and writing mid year reports. We would like to remind you that reports are just one piece of the “reporting to parents” process, and would encourage as many of you as possible to attend the Parent Teacher Interviews on Thursday 23 June, to answer any questions and clarify how your child is progressing. We have made some changes to our mid year reports this year, to make the reporting as “plain English” as we can, while also covering expectations such as how you can help at home and National Standards. We welcome your feedback.
Aku mihi nui ki a koe, many thanks,
Kathryn Ramel
Principal
School Diary
Week 6
Mon 6.6 Queens Birthday Holiday
Tues 7.6 – Fri 10.6 Year 6 Camp Tongariro
Fri 10.6 School Arbor Day (see info later in the newsletter)
Week 7
Mon 13.6 ICAS Writing
Tues 14.6 Year 4 Trees for Survival Planting Day
Weds 15.6 ICAS Spelling
Thurs 16.6 Senior School Planting Day at Scandretts Regional Park
Fri 17.6 Full School Assembly (Puriri 2)
Fri 17.6 Reports Home
Week 8
Wed 22.6 Special Values Assembly – Year 6 Camp. All welcome.
Weds 22.6 BOT Meeting 6:30pm
Thurs 23.6 Parent Teacher Interviews 2:30 – 8:00pm
Welcome to Our New Students – we hope you enjoy your time at our school!
Ryan Gallagher – Kauri 1 and Emmerson James – Kauri 1
School “ARBOR Afternoon” Friday 10 June, 1pm – 3pm
On Friday 10 June we will be celebrating Arbor Day with a range of activities for the children and for any family members who would like to join in:
- Foundation Garden and Bird Corridor Tree Planting – this is especially for any new families to the school who would like to plant a tree in the school grounds
- Ongoing Planting of the Louise Phillips Memorial Garden
- Trees for Survival working with the students in the hall pricking out this seasons seedlings
- Worm Farm and Herb Garden
- Vegetable Garden
- Upkeep, weeding and caring for our established plantings
- Goodall Reserve Clean Up – Junior children from Kauri and Kahikatea classes will be walking to the reserve
Please come along and join us for part of the afternoon, or even the whole afternoon! Bring grandparents, aunts and uncles and make sure you wear some gardening clothes!
Children are to bring OLD mufti clothes & gumboots to change into – no dress-ups please!
Yr7 Mahurangi College Enrolment Dates
Open Day/Evening will be held on Wednesday 27 July 2016 11.00am – 1.00pm and 6.00pm – 7.00pm. More information to come later.
Orientation Day is planned for Friday, 11 November 2016, 9.45am – 1.10pm.
Puriri 1 “Seasons Poems”
The weather this week has made us all miss the sunshine and warmth of summer! While we always hope the year 6’s find some snow on their camp, a milder winter on the home front is the preferred option. Here are some poems by Puriri 1 reflecting on the last days of summer sun.
We have confirmed cases of Strep Throat in the school. If your child does have a sore throat please take them to the doctors to be checked.
FRIDAY FUN DAY LUNCHES
Can you help? We will confirm the continuation of these if we have enough parent helpers.
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.
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!
Snells Beach Kindergarten
Is hosting leading educator, Frances Adlam, speaking on how to get your pre-schooler ready for school. This event is open to the local community and we would welcome all parents/caregivers of children of this age to come along to Snells Beach Kindergarten on Wednesday 15th June at 7:30pm. Please bring a small plate of supper to share.
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