Tēnā 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, Sawat Dee, Cześć, Goeie Dag, សួស្តី, Здравствуйте, hola, 안녕하세요Greetings to our school families.
We are very much looking forward to moving back into our Admin Block and having our Library available again, early next term. Initially please continue to use either the Cabin, or Rātā 1 as your main port of call, and we will let you know when we are ready to go. Thank you for all your patience with the messy area where roofing iron is being stored by the Bus Bay also.
This week I was lucky enough to attend Polyfest for the first time with some of our students. What a fun, fascinating and joyful event to attend! Polyfest is for everyone – it was fascinating to see such such diversity of cultures celebrated. From Kapa Haka to Indian Punjabi performances, Samoan dances to the Highland Fling! There’s the most beautiful range of food, as well as the kids favourite slushies and ice cream. If you don’t have any plans this weekend, it would be a great family outing https://www.asbpolyfest.co.nz/
Finally, a big thank you to all whānau who gave generously of their time and energy to support our kids in events over the past few weeks, (or planned to at the disco tonight). Some special memories have been made.
Ngā mihi nui,
Kathryn Ramel
Principal
School Diary
- Week 10: 7th Apr – 11th Apr
- Thur 10.4 Hibiscus Coast Athletics
- Fri 11.4 Full School Assembly 2:00pm – Junior Kapa Haka Performance/End of Term Awards, Puriri 1 presenting.
- School holidays run from Saturday 12th April until Sunday 27th April. Term 2 kicks off on Monday 28th April.
- Year 6 Camp Tongariro Meeting 5:30pm on Weds 30 April in Totara 1 (Week 1)
PTA School Disco – postponed until Friday 9th May
Unfortunately, due to the weather conditions the PTA school disco has had to be postponed until Friday 9th May. Look out for more info early next term, it’s going to be an extra special glow party!
Thank you to our amazing PTA – $14,000 donation! This makes a massive difference.
Schools are notoriously underfunded, and we work really hard to provide the best learning experiences we can, while not asking parents for money (except a contribution towards camps). Our PTA fundraise to support SBS, and donate funds annually in bulk, so that the school can direct the funds where they are most needed. Sometimes this is for fun “extras” for our kids, (such as our bikes, or pump track), but equally this funding goes towards extra teacher aide hours, more reading resources etc. For example, we purchased $5500 worth of new novels for our senior students this term.
With no Quiz Night due to the Community Centre renovations, and our Soccer Zone Day cancelled last year, we were stunned at how much the PTA were able to contribute.
Our PTA also make our days special (eg food at the Walkathon), and create the events, like the disco, that the kids love.
A massive thank you to Anna-Marie Staples and Emily Horner for steering the ship and the many helpers that provide the manpower to make things happen.
SBS Easter Egg Hunt
Next Friday our annual SBS Easter Egg Hunt will take place. All eggs are gathered in house groups into one container, and then shared evenly (about 4/5 small solid eggs per child).
Parents of food allergy students:
If you wish your child to receive something different, please drop it CLEARLY NAMED into the front office cabin before Friday morning, and Miss Ramel will make sure they receive it.
Year 6’s Exhibition Day
Year 2 Visit to Warkworth Museum
Our Year 2 classes – Kauri 2, Kahikatea 1 & 2, had a great time today at the Warkworth Museum. Check out the happy faces . The “dunny” was a real highlight . Thanks to all our whānau that came along to help out.
Polyfest 2025
A group of SBS students went with Miss Ramel and Mr Port to Polyfest 2025. They experienced VR dances of the Pacific, AI interactive stories, amazing performances by High Schools and the best food. We hope this will become an annual event for our Pasifika families.
Kelly Club Holiday schedule – get in quick to book a spot!
Keeping in touch – communication is key
Keeping in touch is important. We need to be able to contact whānau quickly and efficiently. If you have changed address or contact details, please let us know asap, either via email admin@snellsbeach.school.nz, or by calling the school office 09 425 6058.
- Following our school Facebook page or Instagram
“Snells Beach School”, which operate as a digital newsletters. This is a great way to get quick updates and reminders. We post reminders and notices on Facebook – Instagram is more quick updates and snapshots of school life
- Downloading our School App
Simply download the “Skool Loop” app from either App Store or Play Store & select “Snells Beach School” from the drop down box to receive instant notifications & reminders. This is an effective way to get immediate notices – they will pop up direct to your phone. Mahurangi College use the same app which is useful – just use the drop down box to change schools.
- Subscribing to our school email database
Please email us admin@snellsbeach.school.nz to be added to the list. If you do not receive this newsletter via email on Friday afternoon, you are NOT in our database. All new families should have been added – please check. You can unsubscribe at any time.
- School Newsletters
We do not usually print newsletters – just the first one each term while people update their contact details if needed. They are emailed out or linked to our school Facebook page. School newsletters come out once a fortnight – teachers may send home additional class or team messages at other times.
Community Notices
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