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.

Today is a big day in SBS history. For the first time, our roll is 400 kids, with still more to start this term. It seems like a big shift from the 178 we finished with, the first year I was Principal. Our area continues to grow so much, and the Mahurangi East has transitioned from a “mostly holiday” area, to “home” for many families. I have always worried, that as we grow, it will be harder to keep what’s special about our school at the forefront of everything we do. But in reality, I hear even more conversations about what we value most here; staying true to our values, knowing our kids, setting our expectations high, and having fun. I often reflect on how lucky I feel to have found new staff who fit so seamlessly into our team, but also bring new ideas and energy. Thanks everyone!

It is certainly feeling a little “Term 4” at the moment. There is lots on. These are exhausting times, but also the times that kids remember – please keep a close eye on the School Diary below, especially Key End of Year Dates, and also reminders via email and social media.

Nga mihi,

Kathryn Ramel

Principal

KEY DATES TERM 4

  • Fri 15/11 MOE Directed Teacher Only Day (next Friday)
  • Fri 6/12 Junior Christmas Concert 9:15am, Christmas Carols & Community Market 6:00pm
  • Fri 13/12 School Prize Giving (am), Senior Awards Ceremony & Graduation Certificates (pm)
  • Mon 16/12 Year 6 Graduation Evening
  • Tues 17/12 Final Day 2024 12:30pm

School Diary

Week 5: Mon 11 Nov – Fri 15 Nov

  • Wed 13.11 Inter School Athletics 
  • Thurs 14.11 All Pasifika Students trip to Otahuhu Intermediate (whole day)
  • Fri 15.11 MOE directed Teacher Only Day

Week 6: Mon 18 Nov-Fri 22 Nov

  • Wed 20.11 Local School Cricket Day WW Showgrounds 
  • Thurs 21.11  Beach Ed at Omaha Kahi 1 & 2
  • Fri 22.11 Pizza Day Beach Ed at Omaha Pur 2, Man 1 & Man 2, Firewise Wendy House/ Fire Engine – Juniors Y0-2

Week 7: Mon 25 Nov – Fri 29 Nov

  • Tues 26.11     Year 5 leaders speeches 2pm 
  • Wed 27.11 Tabloid Sports – Show Grounds (Yr 2 & 3), Epro8 Interschool Event, BOT Meeting 6:30 pm
  • Fri 29.11 Pizza Day Full School Assembly Harekeke Room presenting

Welcome to our new students – we hope you enjoy your time at our school!

Elias H, Victoria H, Theo L, Grayson Q, Frederik R

MOE Directed Teacher Only Day – next Friday 15 Nov. 

All schools in our area will be closing next Friday to look at the Curriculum changes starting next year. Kelly Club will be open for the day so please contact Lauren if you require care for your child.

Unity – Kotahitanga

Our value this term is Unity – Kotahitanga. There are many examples of unity in history that demonstrate how people can overcome challenges and achieve great things when they work together. Unity is harmony within a group, it is the opposite of being divided. When we show unity we accept and appreciate others and their contribution. At school, unity looks like working together towards a shared goal. For our students it means that big tasks seem easy when we help each other, and for our whole school and community, unity makes us feel like a family. It creates a sense of belonging and increases wellbeing for all.

School Athletics Day Results

Last week both our Middle and Senior School held their Athletics Days, cleverly squeezed in between some not so nice weather. Congratulations to all our successful athletes below, and good luck for those going on to compete at the Inter School event at the Showgrounds next week.

Discus

  • Year 4 Boys: 3rd Tane C, 2nd Jordan P, 1st Ben F
  • Year 4 Girls: 3rd Ruby E, 2nd Harper M, 1st Marnie M
  • Year 5 Boys: 3rd Roman F, 2nd Harry B, 1st Phoenix M
  • Year 5 Girls: 3rd Aria N, 2nd Mila P, 1st Ireland VD
  • Year 6 Boys: 3rd Kyran S, 2nd Daniel T, 1st Blake F
  • Year 6 Girls: 3rd Zahria B, 2nd Kiki E, 1st Ciera M

Shotput

  • Year 4 Boys: 3rd Sosaia H, 2nd Ben F, 1st Camden H
  • Year 4 Girls: 3rd Summer S-C, 2nd Harper M, 1st Marnie M
  • Year 5 Boys: 3rd Harry B, 2nd Kortez R, 1st Ngakau M
  • Year 5 Girls: 3rd Sarina T, 2nd Ireland VD, 1st Bree P
  • Year 6 Boys: 3rd Kyran S, 2nd Blake F, 1st Cairo T
  • Year 6 Girls: 3rd Taylor W, 2nd Grace C, 1st Kiki E

Long Jump

  • Year 4 Boys: 3rd Archie S, 2nd Simon M, 1st Camden H
  • Year 4 Girls: 3rd Ruby E, 2nd Harper M, 1st Marnie M
  • Year 5 Boys: 3rd Charlie W, 2nd Ngakau M, 1st Noah P
  • Year 5 Girls: 3rd Zoe D-R, 2nd Ireland VD, 1st Aria N
  • Year 6 Boys: 3rd Hunter M, 2nd Heath P, 1st Marley B
  • Year 6 Girls: 3rd Cora F, 2nd Taylor W, 1st Kiki E

High Jump

  • Year 4 Boys: 3rd Sosaia H, 2nd Stanley M, 1st Camden H
  • Year 4 Girls: 3rd Audrey-Rose E, 2nd Ruby E, 1st Marnie M
  • Year 5 Boys: 3rd Noah P, 2nd Oscar B, 1st Kortez R
  • Year 5 Girls: 3rd = Caitlyn W, 3rd = Mila P, 2nd Aria N, 1st Ireland VD
  • Year 6 Boys: 3rd Jack H, 2nd Marley B, 1st Kyran S
  • Year 6 Girls: 3rd= Taylor W, 3rd = Helena H, 2nd Rose E, 1st Kiki E

Book Parade Fun

There has been lots of fun this week with the Book Fair and the Parade this morning. Well done to everyone for some incredibly creative dress ups. Miss Jolliffe took out the staff award as Cruella, closely followed by Mr Chapman and “The Wardrobe”.

Taurima Kapa Haka

A huge ngā mihi nui to all kura in our Kāhui Ako who gathered here at SBS today to share and learn Kapa Haka and to celebrate Te Āo Māori. Kia ora to all the kaiako from SBS, Matakana, Warkworth, Horizon, Leigh, Kaipara Flats and Mahurangi College who collaborated to make this such a successful event for all our tamariki. He waka eke noa, we are all in this together. We especially loved seeing our ex SBS “big kids” coming back to perform as part of Mahurangi College’s Kapa Haka Roopu. For further pics see posts on our school Facebook and Instagram pages.

 

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