Tena Kotou Katoa, Talofa, Mauri, Greetings to our school families.
WELCOME TO THE START OF 2016 !
It is wonderful to see everyone back again after the Summer break (although it seems Summer is only just starting) refreshed, rested and happy. I hope you all enjoyed the holidays and spent quality time with family and friends.We have had many new enrolments at the school I would like to extend a warm welcome to our new families, and to the Snells Beach community if you have recently moved here. Thank you for choosing to be part of our fantastic school.2016 is going to be an exciting year with the appointment of a new Principal. I am enjoying the challenge of acting Principal for the term and thank the friendly faces that have appeared in my office to say hello and wish me luck. Remember my door is always open.There are many exciting things happening over 2016, but this newsletter is primarily to update you on changes and to let you know what the diary looks like for Term 1.There are some staff changes for the year:
- We welcome Mr Colin Chapman in Totara 1. Mr Chapman comes to us from Pinehurst School in Albany, but is originally from England. He and his family have shifted to Snells Beach and we welcome his daughter Rosie into Year 5. Jamie will be joining us as a New Entrant in a few weeks. Mr Chapman brings a wealth of teaching experience, flair and knowledge and we look forward to what he will bring to the school and to the Year 5/6 students in his class
- Miss Kathryn Ramel has taken on the acting Associate Principal position and is teaching again in Puriri 1. Mrs Rietta Young will be releasing Miss Ramel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I thank her for taking up this role to support me in managing and running the school smoothly
- Mrs Diane Buttery is one of our new teacher aides working alongside some of our students, and we welcome you back to Snells Beach School and thank you for being willing to spend another year with us
Our 2016 staff for Term 1 are as follows:
Acting Principal: Mrs Cherylene Neels
Acting Associate Principal: Miss Kathryn Ramel
Office Administrator: Miss Su Henry
Junior School:
Kauri 1 Year 0/1 Mrs Pauline Watkin
Kauri 2 Year 1 Miss Sarah Jolliffe
Kahikatea 1 Year 2 Mr Trent Morley ( Team leader)
Kahikatea 2 Year 1/2 Mrs Christine Mackay
Middle School
Manawa 1 Year 3 Ms Pauline McDonald
Puriri 1 Year 4 Miss Kathryn Ramel ( Team leader) & Mrs Rietta Young (Release teacher)
Puriri 2 Year 4 Mrs Kim Bishop
Senior School
Nikau 1 Year 5 Mrs Erena Williamson
Totara 1 Year 5/6 Mr Colin Chapman
Totara 2 Year 6 Mrs Kerry Gore (Team leader)
Specialist teacher: Mrs Gay Spittal
Teacher Aides: Mrs Kate Jaques, Mrs Lovetta Bayer, Mrs Diane Buttery
Caretaker: Mr Graham Outwin
The staff, Miss Ramel and I are looking forward to a positive and happy year, full of exciting learning opportunities and achievements for your children. The atmosphere and learning environments at Snells Beach School are ones of happiness, peace and positivity. I believe this can be directly attributed to our Living Values which we all, staff included, live and work by. I am very proud of the students and staff here, as this is a place where everyone can stand firm and lift their heads high with a sense of belonging. I also look forward to the continued support from our parents through the year. Please feel free to approach your child’s teacher if you are interested in helping in the classroom at all. I am sure they would appreciate it. Many thanks for what you have done in the past and hopefully will continue to do this year. Our Friday newsletters come out every fortnight and contain lots of information, so please look out for them either by email, hard copy or on our website.
Nga mihi nui
Cherylene Neels
Acting Principal
Welcome to Our New Students – we hope you enjoy your time at our school!
Liv Bennett-Thiffault Man 01
Mackenzie Bennett-Thiffault Kau 01
Rosie Chapman-Wilding Nik 01
Dove Elton Kau 01
Abby Fox Kah 02
Logan Heng Kau 01
Tenisha Manumalo Man 01
Cade McGuire Kau 01
Ayla Reve Kau 01
Amber Russell Pur 01
Macsen Steen Kau 01
Will Wang Man 01
Charlie Bason Kau 1
Board of Trustees Elections
BOT elections will be held on the 11 May 2016. If you are interested in joining the Board and understanding how the school and education works please consider whether you would like to “come on board!”.
Uniform Shop
Our uniform shop is now open again in the school hall on Wednesdays 8:45 – 9:30, and 2:45 – 3:00. Please see Miss Henry in the office first for order forms and to make payments. Then Ms Victoria Sharp will fit and supply your items from the hall.
If you have any sellable uniform items please bring them to the school office washed, bagged and labelled with your name and contact details. You will also need to supply Miss Henry with your bank account details as we now pay by direct credit. If you require further information please contact Miss Henry in the office-09 425 6058
Labelling Uniforms
As you can appreciate when every uniform looks the same we have a hard time returning abandoned items to their owners if they are not labelled. Can you PLEASE CLEARLY LABEL every item of your child’s uniform with their name, including hats and shoes. There are some iron on or sew on options out there which are better as they do not wear off or blur with washing. Miss Henry endeavors to return all items handed in at Lost property, but she cannot do so if they are not named. It is surprising the amounts of clothing that pile up over a term, especially sweatshirts. You all pay good money to purchase these, so naming them saves your pockets in replacing them again. Thank you 🙂
Parking
Parking before and after school is always an interesting event. Your help in making this a safe exercise would be very much appreciated.Our primary concern is to keep the students and adults in our school safe. To do this we need to have some health and safety rules.
- In front of the office we have our bus bays. Please DO NOT park in these areas . We have 2 buses parking and leaving together and there is not enough room to cope with cars, buses and students at the same time
- There is parking available in the visitor’s car park opposite the office, alongside the path down to the classes, along the drive past the hall and on the LHS of Dawson Road heading to Mahurangi East Road.
- Please DO NOT park in the staff car park, especially as we often have trucks entering there, and it is an out of bounds area for students. We also have students crossing the entrance to that car park before and after school, and it is not patrolled and they are not expecting or looking for cars coming in and out.
- Remember that even though Dawson Road has a high speed limit, it is mandatory to only do 40km per hour by the school and near the crossing. Please stop at the crossing when you see the signs out , or observe a large group of students waiting to cross. This also would be very much appreciated.
After School Art Classes with Tracey Paddison on Tuesdays
Tuesdays 3:15pm – 4:45pm in the school hall. Afternoon tea and all art materials are included. $15 per session or two siblings $25.
Your child will have fun after school on Tuesdays creating some amazing art work using different media and learning some new techniques.
Bookings are essential!! Contact Tracey Paddison on 09 4225298, 027 636 5198. Email paddisonfamily@xtra.co.nz
After School Dance Classes with Talbot Dance Academy on Wednesdays and Thursdays
Excellence in Dance. RAD Ballet – Jazz – Contemporary – Tap – HipHop – Musical Theatre
Classes held at Snells Beach School hall on Wednesdays & Thursdays, supported by qualified & professional teachers. All ages & abilities welcome. Please see website for times & pricing or contact Ph: 021 129 0113 Email warkworth@talbotdanceacademy.co.nz Website: www.talbotdanceacademy.co.nz
After School Care
After school care starts again next Tuesday 9th February with Michelle Corringham in Manawa 2 (note the room change). Care is available Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 3:00pm-4:00pm and a small afternoon tea is provided. $10 per child. For further information/bookings contact Michelle 021 08269480
TERM 1 2016 DIARY
Week 2
Monday 8 Feb Waitangi Day
Thursday 11 Feb Swimming at Snells Beach Junior & Senior School
Friday 12 Feb Swimming at Snells Beach Junior & Senior School
Week 3
STAR Testing this week Yrs 3 – 6
Monday 15 Feb Swimming at Snells Beach Junior & Senior School
Tuesday 16 Feb Meet the Teacher (details to follow)
Wednesday 17 Feb New Entrant Parents Morning Tea
Week 4
PAT testing begins this week Yrs 3 – 6
Wednesday 24 Feb 6:30pm BOT Meeting
Friday 26 Feb Swimming at Snells Beach Junior School
Friday 26 Feb Beach Ed at Omaha Senior School
Friday 26 Feb Full School Assembly (Kah 2)
Week 5
Monday 29 Feb Swimming at Snells Beach Junior & Senior School
Tuesday 1 Mar Inter School Swimming Zone Day
Friday 4 Mar Beach Carnival Snells Beach
Week 7
Travel Wise Week (details to follow)
Tuesday 15 Mar Yr 3 – 6 Bike Safety
Thursday 17 Mar Walkathon
Friday 18 Mar Full School Assembly (Travelwise – no class slot)
Week 8
Monday 21 Mar Senior School Have-a-go Sailing and Paddle Boarding
Tuesday 22 Mar Senior School Have-a-go Sailing and Paddle Boarding
Wednesday 23 Mar Senior School Have-a-go Sailing and Paddle Boarding
Wednesday 23 Mar 6:30pm BOT Meeting
Friday 25 Mar Good Friday
Week 9
Monday 28 Mar Easter Monday
Tuesday 29 Mar Easter Tuesday
Friday 1 Apr Full School Assembly (Pur 1)
Week 10
Friday 8 Apr Student Goal Sharing Afternoon
Week 11
Wednesday 13 Apr 6:30pm BOT Meeting
Friday 15 Apr Last day Term 1
Warkworth Lions Club Annual Event
- For kids 12 years old and under
- Kids must be accompanied by an adult
- Sunday March 13th 2016, 8.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.
- From Sandspit wharf, Warkworth
- Limited numbers
- Registrations compulsory and close Thursday Wednesday 9thth at 5 p.m. NO LATE ENTRIES accepted.
- Registration forms available at Diving and Fishing Snell’s Beach, Hunting and Fishing Warkworth
- or online at takeakidfishingwarkworth@gmail.com
- Rules and information on Registration forms. Prizes, Raffles, sausage sizzles!
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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