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, Hallo. Greetings to our school families.
Term 2 looks to be action packed with lots to look forward to such as sporting events including Ripper Rugby, Soccer and Netball Inter-School tournaments. The ICAS testing starts for our academics who like a challenge, and our Year 6’s head down to take on High Ropes, Caving and White Water Rafting in the Tongariro National Park. The PTA have some events for young and old, with a school disco planned, and the (now) famous SBS PTA Quiz Night on the last day of term! Start studying now!
Come along, get involved, have fun – building relationships to help our children.
To our new families – if you do not receive this newsletter via email, and wish to, please email kramel@snellsbeach.school.nz
Nga mihi,
Kathryn Ramel
Principal
Weekly Diary
Week 2: 7 May – 11 May
Fri 11.5 Mini Gala (details below)
Week 3: 14 May – 18 May
Weds 16.5 Rippa Rugby Zone Day (Yrs 3 – 6)
Fri 18.5 Pizza Lunches (Yr 6 Camp Fundraiser)
Fri 18.5 Full School Assembly – Manawa 1 presenting
Fri 18.5 PTA Disco Night
Week 3: 14 May – 18 May
Weds 23.5 Wacky Weds Mufti Day (Yr 6 Camp Fundraiser)
Weds 23.5 BOT Meeting 6:30pm
Fri 25.5 Pizza Lunch (Yr 6 Camp Fundraiser)
Welcome to our new students – we hope you enjoy your time at our school!
- Natalia Yerex
- Neauti Manumalo
- Alex Holland
- Alexis Cross
- Marieata Obaria
- Namakei Obaria
- Aaron Graham
Walkathon Pledges
All Walkathon pledge money is now due, and we are incredibly thankful for those who have returned this to the school. Please, if you have any outstanding pledges, send this in asap, or online via:
ASB 12-3095-0002327-00
Reference: WALKATHON + name of student
NB: If using this method of payment, please write ‘Online Payment’ on pledge form next to ‘amount collected’.
Thanks for your continued support with this!
Mini Gala 2018
The Mini Gala is an annual event, totally planned, and operated by our Year 5 & 6 students. Students plan small businesses which they run at the gala. They learn concepts of economics (what do you need to sell it for to make a profit), advertising and planning for a target market. All profits from the gala are split across all Year 6 Campers, helping make the cost more manageable for families. The Year 5’s contribute, knowing that in turn , they will be supported next year. We love that as a community we support our kids to get to camp.
MINI GALA Friday 11th May – 12:10pm start/1:30pm finish. All parents, whanau and community members warmly invited.
If you have any no-longer-used/needed items that you would like to donate to our Second Hand Stall – please send along to Totara block asap. Your trash could be someone else’s treasure!
Please, on the day of the gala, if your child is bringing pocket money to spend, ensure it is in a zip seal bag, wallet or similar – these may be given to teachers for safe keeping in the morning if you wish, although teachers will not take responsibility for what it is spent on :-).
A big thanks to our newest school supporter, Mason Contractors
Starting in 1973 with just with one man, some shovels and a concrete mixer, Mason Contractors trucks are now a regular sight on the roads of the Mahurangi Peninsula.
Mason Contractors can help with your job whether it be big or small, including roading, concrete driveways, site work, drainage, retaining walls and farm work. They hire out trucks, diggers, graders, rollers, loaders, hiabs and containers, and supply metal, limestone, sand and topsoil. For more information call the team on (09)425 7799 or visit their website, www.masoncontractors.co.nz.
Winter Uniform
Now it is getting colder, it is time to consider winter uniform items. A reminder of our uniform policy:
- tights – should only be PLAIN black, white, navy or red
- undertops should not really be necessary (our fleeces are very warm), but if seen should also only be PLAIN black, white, navy or red
- long trousers are also available from our uniform shop
In addition you may wish to consider ordering a school beanie $13, or vest at a clearance price of $10 (limited sizes). Our SBS rain jackets have also proved very popular at $35 – not currently in stock, but will be shortly. These are polar fleece lined, with a fold away hood, and reflector strip on the back for added safety.
Taekwon-Do Classes
Kiwikidz Childcare
Are you looking for childcare before or after school, or for preschoolers?
- 20 hours ECE funding
- WINZ subsidies
See attached for details:
Guitar Lessons Term 2
Guitar lessons are run by Dianne Morgan, on Thursday afternoons, in the Library.
3:15pm Beginners 5-8 years 30 minutes $5 per class
($5 once a term for photocopy fees)
3:45pm Beginners 8-12 years 45 minutes $7.50 per class
($5 once a term for photocopy fees)
4:30pm Intermediate
45 minutes $7.50 per class
($5 once a term for photocopy fees)
Term 2 Fees for 10 weeks:
3:15pm class= $50 for term of lessons + $5 photocopy fee for music= $55 for Term 2
3:45pm class= $75 for term of lessons + $5 photocopy fee for music= $80 for Term 2
4:30pm class= $75 for term of lessons + $5 photocopy fee for music= $80 for Term 2
Fees can be paid weekly in cash, cheque or bank deposit, however if you pay all your term fees within the first three weeks of term you receive the Early Bird Discount of $5 and can deduct $5 from the total shown above. Early Bird Payments must be received by Thursday 17th May.
***Bank account details for depositing term fees: 031353-0161410-000 (D L Morgan)
Many thanks for a great first term. Looking forward to all we can achieve in Term 2.
Keep calm and keep on strumming, (Those fingers will get tougher with daily practice)
Dianne Morgan
(Contact Details: 021-0394939 or musicmakerdiannem@gmail.com)
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