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 is a time for transitions at the moment. Winter sports are wrapping up their seasons, while summer sports are getting underway. Preparation for musical performances are in full swing, including our own Talent Show. Our Year 6 students have begun the process of enrolling and moving on to College, while our junior school settle in to their new classes, as our numbers continue to grow. Our senior students have been learning about the process of pubertal change, and a little more about what life has in store for them! And throughout all this, we all wait with bated breath for the warm weather of Spring to finally arrive! Busy times, exciting times, and plenty of memories being created. A huge thank you to all the parents, supporters, coaches, managers and helpers of every description who have lent a helping hand this term. We appreciate it.
Nga mihi,
Kathryn Ramel
Principal
School Diary
Week 9: 18 Sept – 22 Sept
- Book Week this week. Scholastic book fair open daily for browsing & purchasing before and after school in the library.
- Weds 20.9 Bring your teddy to school to be your reading buddy on Wednesday
- Weds 20.9 School Photos – Little Doves Photography
- Thurs 21.9 School Photos – Little Doves Photography
- Fri 22.9 Dress as your favourite book character for the book parade Friday at 9.30am.
- Fri 22.9 Sports Prize Giving (Sat Hockey & Netball) 2:10pm (all welcome)
Week 10: 25 Sept – 29 Sept
- Tues 26.9 Inter School Speeches at Matakana
- Weds 27.9 BOT Meeting 6:30pm in the boardroom
- Fri 29.9 Talent Show & End of Term Values Awards 1:30pm start. All welcome.
- Fri 29.9 Last day Term 3.
School Holidays Saturday 30th September – Sunday 15th October
Welcome to our new student – we hope you enjoy your time at our school!
Geon Jomon – Kau 1
ERO Report
Our ERO Review process has now officially come to an end as we have received our full, final report. We are very pleased with the content of that report, and the statements made including:
- “The school fosters a strong sense of belonging and wellbeing for all. The school values are highly evident in practice. Classrooms are settled, purposeful environments. Children with additional learning needs are well supported and fully involved in the programme. Older children have opportunities to support their younger peers and to be of service in the school and local community. Affirming and nurturing relationships are modelled at all levels of the school.”
- “Learners are achieving well. The school demonstrates strong progress toward achieving equity in educational outcomes, supported by effective, sustainable processes and practices.”
- “There is a focus on knowing children’s interests, strengths and needs, in order to plan more responsive programmes.”
We would like to acknowledge our Board of Trustees for their role in contributing to this successful review, and in particular, Jemma White, Board Chair, and of course all our teachers for their hard work. The full report is available on our website for your interest.
Book Week next week
See the calendar above for details. Some really interesting books available for purchase before and after school in our library, next week only. Eftpos is available. Great time to grab some early Christmas presents!
Junior School Poetry Recital
We were so proud of our very brave students in Years 0 – 3, who progressed through to represent their classes at the Poetry Recital this week. They handled a situation many adults find challenging with confidence. We were especially impressed with some of the poems that had been especially written for the event. Well done to:
Year 0: River Van Dyk (1st), Oceana Jones (2nd), April Heaven (3rd), Kyden Moore, Tiare Hoani
Year 1: Autumn Howson (1st), Tadhg Begg and Braxton Morrison (2=), Karl-Emil Baldvinsson, Isla Gordon
Year 2: Cade McGuire (1st), Abby Fox (2nd), Dove Elton (3rd), Ayla Reve, Noah Cavanagh
Year 3: Royston Bale (1st), Sol White (2nd), Maia McGarvey (3rd), Charlotte Parry, Phineas Parish-Blackler
A huge thank you!
On Monday mornings are staff have been being treated to surprise morning teas, that we know many parents have contributed to. We just wanted to say that we feel so special to have received these treats. It is lovely to share something nice to start our week, and even better knowing that people have gone out of their way to arrange that, for us. We are humbled, and wanted to let you know how much your gesture is appreciated.
Hibiscus Coast Cross Country Runners
A further update on the inter school event from a few weeks ago – the Rodney combined Schools team won the Year 5/6 Grade in this event for the first time ever! A super achievement. We were very proud to have such a large percentage of this team come from our school. Well done to Zoe Turner, Dakota Corringham, Charlee Fraider, Ethan Genet, Tommo McGuire and Cayden Steffener
Snells Beach Saturday Hockey
The hockey season finished last Saturday with a fun tournament, costume parade for junior players and prize giving.
Our junior team (Snell’s Shark’s), coached by Jackie, started the morning with first place in the costume parade. They were in division B at the tournament and won 3rd place. Our juniors also won the sportsmanship award.
Our senior team (Snell’s Shooter’s), coached by Winnie, finished the season in 2nd place and at the fun tournament got 2nd place also.
Congratulations to all our hockey players on a fantastic season – and a big thanks to our coaches Jackie and Winnie!
Reminder Hockey school prize giving is on Friday 22nd September at 2.10pm. All players to be in their team gear (top/socks and black shorts or leggings)
Snells Beach Saturday Netball
CONGRATULATIONS go to our Netball Team, Snells Beach 1 for coming 1st in their grade for 2017, at the Rodney Netball Centre in Wellsford. The Team had a great season, we are very proud of them and all the other Netball teams that represented our school so proudly, Snells Beach Breakers, Waves and Ripples.
School Holiday Programmes
We have received a large number of advertisements regarding school holiday programmes. We are aware that parents need this information, but it would completely fill our newsletter at this point! Instead, please check our school Facebook page & your emails next Monday – we will post all the information we have currently available then.
Sandspit Yacht Club – Season starts soon
- Learn To Sail for 9yrs+.
- Sandspit Yacht Clubrooms at Algies Bay
- 8 week, 3hr courses, $160pp, includes Opti sailing boat for beginners.
- Sunday classes from 15 October 9am-noon. Wed classes from 18 October 4-7pm.
- Courses for more experienced children available too.
- Visit www.sandspit.org.nz. Email sandspitlearntosail@gmail.com.
- Registrations open now. Limit 12 per class.
- Open Day Sunday 17 October, 2-5pm. All welcome.
Warkworth Athletics Club
Warkworth Athletics Club: Club nights start again on Wednesday 18th of October. To join, come along to register from 5 till 6pm on Wednesday the 20th or 27th September at Shoesmith Domain (by the Soccer Club). Open to all ages. Under 7 – $25.00. 7 & over – $50.00.
Omaha Surf Life Saving
After School Care – Vacancy
HELP PLEASE – If anyone is interested in running the after school care on a Thursday term four only and helping out when needed. Please contact Michelle on 02108269480
Thank you to our sponsors
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