Tena Kotou Katoa, Talofa, Mauri, Greetings to our school families,
Welcome back to the last school term for the year! Finally the good weather has joined us and we are enjoying being able to get outside for some fun and exercise. The term has already got off to a busy start with Wacky Wednesday and Friday Fun Day lunch for Year 5 Camp fundraising this week. Our Pasifika students were invited to Mahurangi College to join in with their Pasifika Week events on Wednesday afternoon and this was a fabulous occasion, enjoyed by all. A BIG thank-you the staff and senior students at Mahurangi College for looking after our students so well and for getting them up on stage to dance!
Teachers are already well underway with final assessments for the year and this has made for a very busy start to the term. We are looking forward to completing this and moving on to the many events and programmes that make our fourth term so enjoyable. Our Values focus for this term is UNITY and our learning focus is LIVING TO ENJOY. Welcome back to Ms McDonald who has returned from her overseas trip!
Our work on The Great Snells Trail is in full swing and the PTA are now calling for registrations for Garage Sales and Craft Stalls. Please see the notices below about the Trail.
Congratulations to the following students who did so well in last term’s ICAS exams! We are so proud of these results – the best we have ever had for the English Exam.
ICAS English
High Distinction – Thomas Vegar (Year 5)
Distinction – Tabitha Gleeson (Y6), Callum Hall (Y6), Isabella McCormick (Y6)
Credit – Alexandra Gordon (Y6), Rachel McGuire (Y6), Sophie Joblin (Y6), Ryder van Reemst (Y5), Hayden King (Y4)
Merit – Jessica Bettridge (Y6), Oliver Adams (Y5)
ICAS Writing
Distinction – Jessica Bettridge (Y6)
ICAS Spelling
Credit – Alyssa Gore (Y6)
Well done everyone! This is a great set of achievements!
Jill Corkin
Principal
Board of Trustees News
The Board of Trustees is underway with the appointment process for a new principal, which they have engaged consultants (Nicky Knight and Roger Harnett) from the education group to run. As part of that process the consultants will be consulting with parents. Please see below a message about this from Nicky Knight:
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
A document will be sent to you via email on Monday seeking your input into the criteria for appointment of the new principal of Snells Beach School. Please complete the document electronically and email it directly back to me. nickyknight@educationgroup.co.nz or, if you you are not on the school’s email list, or do not have access to a computer, you can pick up a hard copy from the school office, complete it and send it back to me by mail. Many thanks for taking the time to do this.
Nicky Knight, Doctor of Education
the education group ltd, PO Box 26480, Epsom, Auckland, Office Phone: +649 9202173, Mobile: 021 420299
Email: nickyknight@educationgroup.co.nz
Website: www.educationgroup.co.nz
Welcome to Our New Students – we hope you enjoy your time at our school!
Roman Politini Kauri 1, Stiven Lopez Totara 2 (returning)
TERM 4 2015 DIARY
Week 1
- Monday 12 October Term 4 Starts
- Wednesday 14 Oct Wacky Wednesday Y5 Camp Fundraising 1.30pm Pasifika trip to the College
- Thursday 15 October 9.15am Shakeout 7pm Year 5/6 Parent Meeting & Consultation
- Friday 16 October Friday Fun Day Lunch Y5 Camp Fundraising 1.30pm Zirka Circus
- Friday 16 October 2.10pm FULL SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
Week 2 – Grocery Raffle Items for the Great Snells Trail
- Tuesday 20 October Staff Consultation for Principals Appointment
- Wednesday 21 Oct 11am Sports Values Assembly Year 5&6 Tennis
- Thursday 22 October 9am New Parents Morning Tea Year 3&4 Swimming
- Friday 23 October Friday Fun Day Lunch Y5 Camp Fundraising
Week 3 – Chocolates & Sweets Raffle Items for the Great Snells Trail
- Monday 26 October Labour Day Holiday
- Tuesday 27 October School Athletics
- Wednesday 28 Oct School Athletics Saving Day Year 5&6 Tennis 6.30pm BOT Meeting
- Thursday 29 October Year 3&4 Swimming
- Friday 30 October Friday Fun Day Lunch Y5 Camp Fundraising
Week 4 – Toiletries & Cleaning Raffle Items for the Great Snells Trail
- Wednesday 4 Nov No Values Assembly Year 5&6 Tennis
- Thurs 5 November Year 3&4 Swimming
- Friday 6 November Year 6 Orientation Day at Mahurangi College Friday Fun Day Lunch Y5 Camp Fundraising
Week 5 – Baking Raffle Items for the Great Snells Trail
- Tuesday 10 November Interschool Athletics
- Wed 11 November Interschool Athletics Save Day Year 5&6 Tennis
- Thurs 12 November Year 3&4 Swimming
- Friday 13 November Friday Fun Day Lunch Y5 Camp Fundraising
- FRIDAY 13 NOV 6-8pm Art Exhibition Opening
Saturday 14 November – The Great Snells Trail – Garage Sales 7am-10am Art Exhibition & Craft Market 10am-2pm
Week 6
- Wednesday 18 Nov 11.15am Literature Challenge Mahurangi College 12 noon Values Assembly – Term Awards
- Thursday 19 Nov Year 3&4 Swimming
- Friday 20 November 9am MONITORS & RESPONSIBILITY AWARDS FULL SCHOOL ASSEMBLY Friday Fun Day Lunch Y5 Camp Fundraising
Week 7
- 25-27 Nov Year 5 Camp
- Wednesday 25 Nov 6.30pm BOT Meeting
- Thursday 26 Nov Year 3&4 Swimming
- Friday 27 November Friday Fun Day Lunch Y5 Camp Fundraising
Week 8 – Waiwera Trip for Monitors this week TBA
- Friday 4 December Junior Christmas Assembly
- Friday 4 December END OF YEAR REPORTS GO HOME
Week 9
- Wednesday 9 Dec School Picnic at Scandrett Bay (all day)
- Friday 11 December 1pm Awards Ceremony
Week 10
- Monday 14 December Year 6 Graduation Evening
- Tuesday 15 December 3pm Term Finishes
School Holidays: Wednesday 16 December – Friday 29 January
Term 1 2016 starts at 9 am on Tuesday 2 February 2016 (after Auckland Anniversary Weekend)
PARENT REMINDERS
TERM 4 AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Monday/Tuesday/ Wednesday/Thursday in Puriri 2.
3 pm-4 pm $10 and 3 pm – 4.30 pm $15 per child. A small afternoon tea is provided.
For bookings and information please contact Michelle – 021 08269480
NEW PARENTS MORNING TEA
To be held on the school staffroom on Thursday 22 October at 9:30am. All welcome. Morning tea and time to chat and ask questions.
ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL IN THE MORNINGS
Children should not be at school before 8 am and are not allowed to enter classes before 8.15 am when the first bell rings. Please respect this as we do not have supervision available for students before these times. If children arrive before 8.15 am they are required to sit outside the library and wait as a group.
Remember that Breakfast Club operates every day (Monday – Friday) from 8.15 am and all children are welcome to attend.
YEAR 5 CAMP FUNDRAISING
A Call for Budding Cricket Players
We are looking for Year 4, 5 and 6 students (girls and boys) who would be interested in playing cricket for the School in a competition to be held at Kaipara Flats on Friday evenings. The details are:
Days/Dates: Friday evenings (November 6 to December 18).
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm.
Venue: Kaipara Flats Cricket Club
Age: Year 5-8 (some dispensations can be made).
Teams: 8 players per side.
If your child is interested in playing, please contact Kathryn Ramel at school, or email her at kramel@snellsbeach.school.nz. We will not be able to enter a team without parents to manage and assist . Please let us know if you can help! Miss Ramel will be running some lunchtime training sessions.
Snells Beach Sports Assembly – Netball and Hockey
In week 2 on Wednesday 21 October 11:30 – 12:30 we will be having a special Sports Assembly to celebrate the achievements of both the Snells Beach Netball and Hockey Teams. Certificates and awards will be presented. Parents and supporters are welcome!
The Great Snells Trail Saturday 14 November
Raffles
Next week (19-23 October) we are collecting GROCERY items to make up raffle baskets for The Great Snells Trail. Any tins, packages and general grocery items would be greatly appreciated. Please send these to school with your child or bring them to the hall before school. Thank you!
Art Exhibition
The Art Exhibition will have a grand opening Wine & Cheese night on 13 November from 6-8 pm. Tickets are available at the office at $10 each. Adults only. Art work will be available for outright sale. On Saturday 14 November the remaining art work not sold will be available using a silent auction process. See you there!
Garage Sales & Craft Stalls
Garage Sales 7am-10am in the community & Craft Market 10am-2pm at school, alongside the Art Exhibition.
If you would like to book a place for either a Garage Sale or Craft Stall please contact Marissa on
021-0254-2075 or 425-6860.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
LEIGH PRESCHOOL COUNTRY GALA Labour Weekend Sunday 25th October 9am-2pm Leigh School Grounds. Local seafood, fresh farm beef, quick fire raffles, rides, gourmet food farmers market, vintage clothing, silent auctions, pre loved treasures. See you there.
Aquakidz Learn to Swim Holiday Programme
Contact Cindy 4259924/ 0211635050
aquakidz@hotmail.com
Kip McGrath Warkworth – English and Maths tuition aligned to the NZ Curriculum. Programmes designed to suit individual learning styles for Years 1-12. Phone Ann Cook on 09 422 2305 for a free assessment.
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