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. Greetings to our school families.
There is a real sense of “togetherness” in the school at the moment, which is a reflection of the activities that our students are involved in currently. Cross Country is always a focus for pride and support for others. There has been plenty of positive chatter among children, talking about selling Disaster Plasters to “support our school”. (And a huge thank you to parents for their support in this). Production practices are starting to ramp-up, speeches are being delivered, and teaching and learning programmes are in full swing. Thank you to the many parents and family members who have come into the school over recent weeks to help or support in some way. We appreciate your support, and the real sense of community that is established.
Nga mihi,
Kathryn Ramel
Principal
School Diary – Please note the change to the School Daffodil Day Fundraiser
Week 6: 29 Aug – 2 Sept
Mon 29.8 AUT Trainee Teachers Arrive (for 3 weeks)
Thurs 1.9 Hibiscus Coast Cross Country
Fri 2.9 Junior School Poetry Recital – 11:00am – 12:30pm in the hall
Fri 2.9 Full School Assembly
Fri 2.9 Disaster Plaster fundraiser finishes – please return plasters/boxes
Week 7: 5 Sept – 9 Sept
Tues 6.9 Year 5 & 6 Inter School Hockey at Whangateau
Weds 7.9 School Daffodil Day Fundraiser
Fri 9.9 School Speech Finals in hall 1:30pm
Week 8: 5 Sept – 9 Sept
Fri 16.8 AUT Trainee Teachers Finish
Welcome to Our New Students – we hope you enjoy your time at our school!
Shirley Feleti – Kauri 1
Board of Trustees- Introducing our Staff Representative, Erena Williamson
I have had the pleasure of teaching at Snells Beach School for nearly three years, although I have lived in this area for over 12. I have taught in the senior syndicate of the school since I arrived here, and this year I am teaching a wonderful group of Year 5 students in Nikau 1.
I feel very fortunate to learn alongside an amazing group of people, both staff and students, and I also enjoy arriving each day to such a pleasant environment. The students at our school demonstrate high levels of respect and they work hard at living our school values; another thing that makes coming to work each day a pleasure.
An area of the curriculum I am particularly passionate about is Te Reo me Tikanga Maori, and I appreciate the opportunity I have been given to work with our students in the school kapa haka group. The time, effort and commitment these students put in to perfecting the art of kapa haka is truly outstanding.
I became part of the Board of Trustees in October last year and have thoroughly enjoyed representing the staff and learning about the role of the Board and governance in general. Snells Beach School is a place our community can be very proud of, and I aim to contribute positively to our school in the years to come through both my involvement with the Board and my work in the classroom.
Cross Country Season
I know many of you will have seen the pictures on our Facebook page, but once again our School Cross Country was a fantastic event, made even better by beautiful sunny weather after the rain of the week before. At times like this it is nice to appreciate our school size, where everyone knows everyone’s names, and are able to give that extra support to get people over the line. Our top place-getters at every level progressed to the Inter School event held this week at the Warkworth Showgrounds. Our team achieved some outstanding results, among fields of up to 60 competitors. Special mention must go to Sammie Le Bas, who won the Year 6 Girls event by about 300m! Good luck to our Year 5 & 6 students selected to represent the Mahurangi Area at the Hibiscus Event, by virtue of their top 5 placing: Sammie Le Bas, Jenna Brangwynne, Taine Mahue, Quinn Morley, Tommo McGuire.
Top 10 Place Getters at the Inter School Event were:
Year 0/1: Cassidy (8th), Dylan (9th), Dillon (10th)
Year 2: Rai (4th)
Year 3: Tegan (7th), Isabella (10th), Anthony (7th)
Year 4: Zara (2nd), Charlie (3rd), Annika (6th), James (2nd), Ethan (3rd)
Year 5: Tommo (2nd)
Year 6: Sammie (1st), Jenna (5th), Sophia (8th), Taine (2nd), Quinn (5th)
Paid Union Meeting – Monday 12 September 12:45pm onwards
In line with schools all over the country, staff from our school will be attending a Paid Union Meeting (PUM) on Monday 12th September, from 1pm. Our school will remain open for supervision that afternoon, but where possible, we would encourage you to pick your child up at 12:45pm. Your child received a paper notice to put in their bag today. PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN TO SCHOOL ONLY IF YOUR CHILD WILL BE REMAINING AT SCHOOL, so we can make arrangements for supervision. For details as to why the meeting has been called, see below from NZEI:
“The Government has announced a proposal to dramatically change the way schools are funded. Principals and Boards of Trustees would have to make trade-offs between teaching staff and other costs schools face.
Teachers are very worried that the global budget would lead to:
- fewer teachers and larger class sizes
- less job security for teachers
- lower quality teaching
- fewer hours for teacher aides and support staff
- more complex financial work for Boards of Trustees”
North Harbour Basketball Coaches Are Currently Working in the School
We are lucky to have the Basketball Coaches from North Harbour back in our school on Fridays. Each class from Years 3 – 6 will receive several lessons. Great fun, and a wonderful opportunity for our students to receive some specialist training in PE.
De-Clutter Your Home and Support the School! Collecting Goods for the Great Snells Trail Now!
This year our major school fundraiser the Great Snells Trail will be held on Saturday 19 November. From today we are collecting the following donated goods:
- Clothes – adults, children or babies. Time to overhaul your wardrobe ready for spring? Perfect!
- Toys – in working order (pieces checked)
- Children’s books
Please drop any goods either into the school office, or to your child’s class, any time between now, and November.
The Great Disaster Plaster Fundraiser – A message from our PTA
Thank you to the students who have already returned their plaster fundraiser money to school. A member of the PTA is available in the staffroom every morning at 9:00am to collect money & issue extra boxes. A reminder that every box you can sell helps. We appreciate your support.
Family Holidays in Term Time
We have a growing number of students taking time off school for family holidays and trips, particularly during this rainy winter season. We appreciate this can be a special time for your family but do need to make you aware that legally we have to mark your children as “unjustified absence” in the attendance register. Most importantly however, teachers WILL NOT provide worksheets etc for your child to take away with them. This is quite a large extra workload on top of a teacher’s already busy day. Instead, we strongly recommend students keep a diary (written/digital/photographic etc) which serves two purposes – a lasting memento for them, and a way of sharing their experience with their class upon return.
Community Notices
Learn to Sail at Algies Bay
Sandspit Yacht Club Centreboard Division
Sundays Term 4, 8wk x 3hr classes, 9 Oct-4 Dec 2016. Also Sun 12 Feb-2 Apri 2017.
9yrs+, use our dinghies or BYO. $120 for course + $170 for 1yr SYC family membership.
Classes filling now. Sailing….a sport you can enjoy for life.
Email:sandspitlearntosail@gmail.com or ph 0274805051. www.sandspit.org.nz
TOUCH starting soon!
This year the season will run Term 4 2016 (October 13th to December 15th). We will be holding a registration day at the Mahurangi Rugby Club on Thursday 1st September 3pm – 6pm, with registrations closing Saturday 3rd September. Full team registrations preferred but of course we would love individual registrations if you are keen! Information can be found on our Facebook page – Mahu Touch, by emailing us at mahutouch@gmail.com, or collecting a registration form from your school office. We are fortunate this year to have been offered pre-season skill sessions for children and for coaches. These will be run by experienced coaches and referees with a passion for developing touch skills in young players.
Hibiscus Softball Have-a-go-day
11th September 2016 at the War Memorial Grounds – Silverdale Rugby Club. For further information contact Mrs Ronnie Gurney,
secretary@hbcsoftball.org.nz Ph: 09 446 0896 Mob: 0275 379 583
Free Sunday Basketball Sessions – Hosted by Harbour Basketball and Mahurangi College
Come along and get involved with basketball on Sundays at 10am @ Mahurangi College. For all primary school ages and skill levels!
Sessions include skills coaching and social basketball games…
Contact Zac Fitzgerald for more info – 021 065 9721 / schools@harbourbasketball.co.nz
Session cost: Free!
After School Care
This will continue this term in Manawa 2. Care is available Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 3:00pm-4:00pm $10 per child or 3:00pm till 4.30pm $15 per child. A small afternoon tea is provided.. For further information/bookings contact Michelle 021 08269480.
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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