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.
It has been apparent to me how many different experiences are available to our children this term. Opportunities to shine in a variety of different areas, both academic, sporting and in the Arts. Alongside those that shine are those that set themselves goals to overcome challenges – to finish Cross Country, to audition for the Talent Show even though you are nervous, to get wet, muddy and work hard in the garden. As I supervised the senior students sitting the ICAS Maths test this week, I reflected on how managing nerves is such a big component of the wide variety of challenges our children face. One of the greatest gifts we can give them is to allow them to feel nervous, to feel challenged, to doubt themselves, because only by working their way through those feelings will they develop resilience from within that is so essential as we go through life. Our kids have been resilient this week. I’m proud that we haven’t wrapped them in cotton wool, but we have encouraged them, and supported them. One of the greatest gifts we can offer our children is to walk alongside, or even slightly behind, but not walk ahead and clear the way.
Nga mihi,
Kathryn Ramel
Principal
School Diary
Week 5: 21 August – 25 August
- Mon 21.8 SBHT Auditions in the hall 12:45 – Dancing (Years 1 – 3)
- Tues 22.8 Cross Country Zone Day
- Weds 23.8 Mahurangi College Open Day for parents 9:30 – 10:30 & 1:15 – 2:30
- Thurs 24.8 Values Assembly 12:15 – Cross Country Certs presented. Parents welcome!
- Thurs 24.8 SBHT Auditions in the hall 12:45 – Dancing (Years 4-6)
Week 6: 28 August – 1 Sept
- Mon 28.8 SBHT Auditions in the hall 12:45 – Singing (Years 1 – 3)
- Tues 29.8 Year 5 & 6 Planting Day – Scandretts Regional Park
- Thurs 31.8 SBHT Auditions in the hall 12:45 – Singing (Years 4 – 6)
Week 7: 4 Sept – 8 Sept
- Mon 4.9 SBHT Auditions in the hall 12:45 – Gymnastics (All Ages)
- Tues 5.9 Senior School Speech Competition (Year 4 – 6) 11:00 – 12:45 in the hall
- Fri 8.9 Full School Assembly 2:10 – Kahikatea 2
Welcome to our new students – we hope you enjoy your time at our school!
- Ricky Dryden Kauri 1
- Riley Bond-Thompson Kauri 1
- Angela Darch Kauri 1
- River Van Dyk Kauri 1
- Kyron Morris Kauri 1
Cross Country 2017
What a day we had last Friday! Cross Country is a chance for our competitive athletes to compete, and for others to meet personal goals and challenges. It was a true blue winter event, with runners battling both mud, and at times, rain. We were proud of the way our school supported one another, celebrating success in whatever form that took. There are some wonderful photos from Little Doves Photography on our Facebook page – check them out if you haven’t had time.
Cross Country Certificates
These will be presented to the top 5 runners in each race at our Values Assembly next Thursday 24 August at 12:15 in the hall. Our Values Assembly is like our “family meeting”, and is normally school only, but we welcome parents to attend to see the certificate presentation.
Good luck to our Cross Country Zone Day Competitors for next Tuesday:
Year 0/1 Girls: Tahlia Ward, Korbyn Bradburn, Jeslin Thomas, Ashley Russell, Faith Koloamatangi, Grace Palmer
Year 0/1 Boys: Karl-Emil Baldvinson, Ryan Gallagher, Ollie Harrison, Carlos Dodd, Braxton Morrison
Year 2 Girls: Elsa Stanley, Cassidy Bradburn, Emma Rountree, Ayla Reve, Zara Turner
Year 2 Boys: Cade McGuire, Loki Dove, Dillon Genet, Charlie Bason, Francois Crause, Alex Palmer
Year 3 Girls: Bethany Hughes, Brittany Howlett, Micaiah Phillips, Jade Faithfull, Paige Kelly
Year 3 Boys: Rai Thomson, Micah Sands, Blake Tippett, Tulua Hurbert, Sol White
Year 4 Girls: Tegan Stanley, Liana Dove, Isabella Bass, Tenisha Manumalo, Seila Feleti
Year 4 Boys: Conor Gallagher, Anthony France, Jahmo Lawrie, Elyjah Howson, Joseph Saleupolu
Year 5 Girls: Charlee Fraider, Zoe Turner, Dakota Corringham, Aaliyah Phillips, Amber Russell
Year 5 Boys: Ethan Genet, Cayden Steffener, Jacob White, Ezra Morley, Austin Nightingale
Year 6 Girls: Melody Bedggood, Joy Saleupolu, Nicole Addis, Fern Julian, Tycey Feleti
Year 6 Boys: Tommo McGuire, William Baldvinson, Cooper Steen, Franz Eller, Shawn Neale
School Photos
Information will be coming home shortly regarding our school photos with Little Doves Photography. These are booked for the 20th and 21st September. Class, team and sibling photos can be booked. If you intend bringing pre-schoolers in for sibling photos, this can be arranged through the booking sheet. Please note: all SBS children MUST be in school uniform. If you wish for a more individualized photo, please contact Tanja on 0275566546 or tanja@tanjadove.co.nz for a portrait shoot.
Kahikatea 2 – World Famous in Rodney
Did you hear students from Kahikatea 2 on Times FM this morning? Brent & Lance dropped by yesterday to gather some messages of support from the students for the All Blacks before this weeks test. They also dropped off boxes of beautiful fresh apples. There is a neat little video on our Facebook page that is well worth checking out.
Puriri 2 – Trees for Survival
Soon after planting this year’s crop of Trees for Survival Trees at Solways deer farm, Puriri 2 got their hands dirty once again this week, preparing the next crop of seedling for replanting. So powerful for children to be involved with every step of the process.
Snells Beach’s Got Talent
Lunchtime auditions over the next few weeks will be:
- Mon 21.8 Dancers (years 1 – 3)
- Thurs 24.8 Dancers (years 4-6)
- Mon 28.8 Singers (years 1-3)
- Thurs 31.8 Singers (years 4-6)
- Mon 4.9 Gymnasts
Community Notices
Snells Beach Garden Circle Flower Show. 2nd September 2017, 1:00 – 3:30pm at the Mahurangi East Community Centre, Hamatana Rd. Afternoon Teas, Raffles, Plants for sale. Children’s Floral arrangement competition. For further info see below:
Thank you to our sponsors
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