Tena Koutou, Talofa Lava, Malo e Lelei, Namaste, Ni sa bula, Noaia’e mauri, Fakalofa lahi atu, Kia Orana, Ni Hao, An Nyung Ha Sai Yo, Nay Ho, Hej. Greetings to our school families.
I have enjoyed looking back through the photos of summer fun this week – what a difference a week can make in terms of weather!
This term we focusing on the Key Competencies of Tu Pono Managing Self, and Whakawhanaungatanga Relating to Others. The KCs are the capabilities people have, and need to develop, to live and learn today, and in the future. They are the foundation life skills. Our parent challenge for this term is: how can you encourage your child to learn the Key Competencies at home? What responsibilities do they have to organise and manage themselves? What conversations do you have around relating to others? (Sibling spats are a great context for these discussions). There’s no right or wrong answer but, like everything, the more home and school talk the same language, the greater the understanding is for the child.
Keep safe on those roads over the weekend everyone!
Nga mihi,
Kathryn Ramel
Principal
School Diary
Week 7: 13 Mar – 17 Mar Travelwise Week!
- Mon 13.3 Bigfoot Cycling (bikes etc provided). Free. Totara 1 & 2.
- Mon 13.3 Big Walk Home with Constable Bernie Watts (for all children who use the Fosters Cres pathway)
- Tues 14.3 Bigfoot Cycling (bikes etc provided). Free. Totara 1 & Nikau 1
- Tues 14.3 Wheels Day Years 0 – 2 (lunchtime)
- Weds 15.3 Big Walk to School 8:00am. Meet either Highfield Reserve or Tennis Courts by Skatepark.
- Weds 15.3 On-board skate. Skateboarding lessons for Years 3 – 6. $5
- Thurs 16.3 Guess the Teacher’s Shoe Competition in the library
- Thurs 16.3 Wheels Day Years 3 – 4 (lunchtime)
- Fri 17.3 Walkathon 12pm – 3pm. All welcome!
Week 8: 20 Mar – 24 Mar
- Tues 21.3 Inter School Swimming (Year 5 & 6)
- Weds 22.3 Travelwise Assembly 12pm in the hall. All welcome.
- Weds 22.3 BOT Meeting 6:30pm
Week 9: 27 Mar – 31 Mar
- Tues 28.3 Year 2 & 3 Inter School Tabloid Sport
- Fri 31.3 Full School Assembly (Puriri 2 & Mrs Bish)
Welcome to our new students – we hope you enjoy your time at our school
- Isabel Brogan Kauri 1
- Fern Julian Tot 1
- Tilly Julian Man 1
- Shania Blank Kauri 1
- Carlos Dodd Kauri 2
- Isla Gordon Kauri 1
- Violet Ellen Kah 2
Congratulations Mr Morley!
As announced earlier this week:
This term we have been working through the process of appointing a new Associate Principal. We were delighted, and proud, to find the position attracted a good number of quality applicants.
After working through the appointment process, we are happy to announce that Trent Morley, who has been in the Acting role this term, has been selected to be our new Associate Principal.
Trent is a loyal and committed member of our staff, who has worked really hard to grow himself professionally in every aspect. He has shown a passion for supporting families and students through his SENCO role, and has a wealth of experience and knowledge in the Junior School.
Well done Mr Morley – well deserved!
Beach Celebration 2017
Thanks to Helen Bartrom for this brilliant photo of our WHOLE school in the water. We were blessed with beautiful weather in which to make memories and celebrate this amazing area where we live, on our beach celebration day. Following our focus this year of “Care for Here” the beach clean up went smoothly, and we were well supported by parents and other volunteers. One of the highlights of the day was how little rubbish there was this year. This is fantastic news considering the heavy use Snells Beach gets over the summer period.
Following the hard work of the clean up, it was time for a paddle in the water which was almost tropical in temperature. Check out our Facebook page for some photos of the day.
Our Value this Term is Harikoa or Happiness
Check out these amazing poems written by students in Totara 1:
Happiness is the orange of the sun,
It looks like a horse cantering up a green, grassy hill,
Happiness is the smell of freshly baked biscuits,
It tastes like ice cream melting in my mouth,
Happiness feels like the silky coat of a horse,
It makes me feel positive and energized.
By Gabby Magnusson.
Happiness is bright yellow,
It looks like freshly cut watermelon on a bright summer day,
Happiness smells like crispy golden chips,
It tastes like a freshly baked brownie with a dollop of cream,
Happiness feels like waves crashing down on me in the sea,
It makes me chuckle and smile, and makes me happy.
By Olivia France
Walkathon 2017
Our annual Walkathon is a little different this year. It will be held next Friday 17 March from 12:00pm – 3:00pm. Our Walk-a-thon is a fun and fit activity for all Snells Beach School children and their families, with all children reaching for their personal best distance.
This year, let’s aim to make it even better than before!!
We are raising money to go towards buying READING RESOURCES. A very worthwhile investment!
- The PTA will be providing refreshments (a sausage sizzle, baking and cold drinks) that will be available for purchase throughout this event. However, children are expected to have a bottle of water with them at all times and their lunch if they are not buying food.
- Spectators and family members can bring picnic blankets, rugs, picnic chairs, tarpaulin, etc, for seating comfort.
- Upon completion of the Walk-a-thon, students and their family members will report to the tally station to have each student’s lap total recorded on their pledge sheet. Students may then collect outstanding pledges.
$100 Warehouse voucher will be awarded to the student who can fundraise the most!
See the information sheet sent home this week for more details, or contact your child’s classroom teacher.
Beach Ed at Omaha
One of the most important activities we do as part of our Water Safety programme is the Year 5 & 6 trip to Omaha, for Beach Ed with the surf life guards.
This is a unique opportunity for our students to experience a fun, safe and educational day at the beach. The Beach Ed programme is delivered by qualified instructors in an environment that sees the children taught Beach Awareness and Safety through a combination of theory and practical participation modules.
The programme teaches children how to identify hazards and manage their risks accordingly. The activities include:
- Beach Safety
- Sun Smart Practices
- How to recognise dangers at the beach and water activities
A huge thank you to the large group of parents who came to support and have fun in the surf on the day.
Snells Beach Hockey Club
The Hockey season is about to start (6 May). If your child/ren are interested in playing, please come to Manawa 2 at 3pm, Tuesday 14 March to complete the registration form. Alternatively contact Michelle on 02108269480 for a form.
Funsticks Year 0-2 – fees $35
Junior Team Year 3-4 – fees $70
Senior Team Year 5-6 – fees $70
All games are played at the WW hockey turf on Saturday mornings. Junior/Senior players need their own hockey stick, shin pads and mouth guard to play.
Deadline for registration is 21 March 2017 as we have to register our teams with MJHC
Matakana Junior Soccer Club
Registrations for the 2017 soccer season are now open. All welcome, boys and girls from Grade 6 to 15. Fees are $50 for one child, $80 for two and $100 for three or more. Registrations close 31st March. To register or for more information please contact Hamish at hamishblampied@gmail.com.
Free Fun Donkey Day
In association with Parks Week:
11 March 2017, 11am – 3pm at Highfield Garden Reserve, 482 Mahurangi East Road, Snells Beach. Children’s activities including:
- egg and spoon race
- tug of war
- 3 legged race
- Donkey Rides
- BBQ and refreshments
- inaugural Roberts Challenge Race
Guitar Lessons
We have had excellent feedback on the Guitar Lessons with Dianne Morgan, after school in Nikau 2 on Wednesdays.
For further information, contact Dianne on 0210394939 or musicmakerdiannem@gmail.com
After School Care
Held in Manawa 2. Mon, Tues, Thurs 3:00 – 4:00 $10, or till 4:30 $15. Weds 3:00 – 4:00 only. $10. Afternoon tea provided. Phone Michelle for further information 02108269480
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