Tēnā 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, Hallo, Sawat Dee, Cześć, Goeie Dag, សួស្តី, Здравствуйте, hola, 안녕하세요Greetings to our school families.
It was great to have some fun in the hall this morning – we needed a laugh and a boogie after the shocking weather this week!
Check below for the important End of Year Dates. There’s a lot happening, and it’s such a busy time of the year for everyone, so we like to advise of these events early. If your child is receiving an award at either Prizegiving (Whole School), or Awards Ceremony (Yr 4 – 6, includes Yr 6 Graduation certificates), you will be told well in advance.
Ngā mihi,
Kathryn Ramel
Principal
School Diary
Week 5: Mon 6 Nov – Fri 10 Nov
- Tues 7.11 Inter School Athletics (Year 4, 5 & 6), Year 3 Swimming (pm)
- Weds 8.11 Man 1 & 2 Cooking in Hall -11.30-1.00pm, Road Patrol Training (Year 5 only) 9.30-11.30am, Travelwise Monitors Reward Day at Rainbows End – Marissa to attend
- Thurs 9.11 Year 4 Swimming
- Fri 10.11 Full School Assembly Class – Kauri 1, School Disco – details below
- Pizza Day
Week 6: Mon 13 Nov – Fri 17 Nov
- Mon 13.11 Teacher Only Day – MOE required day. Kelly Club will be open.
- Tues 14.11 Year 4 Swimming
- Thurs 16.11 Taurima Kapa Haka – all schools here (Year 4 – 6). Sorry – this is a learning & sharing time, no parent attendees, Year 3 swimming
- Fri 17.11 Cricket with Northern Districts Cricket
- Pizza Day
Week 7: Mon 20 Nov – Fri 24 Nov
- Mon 20.11 Cricket with Northern Cricket
- Tues 21.11 Year 3 swimming
- Thurs 23.11 Hibiscus Coast Athletics (for those who qualify at the Zone Day), Year 4 Swimming
- Fri 24.11 Full School Assembly Class Nik 1 & 2.
- Pizza day
Important End of Year Dates
- Mon 4 Dec – SBS Picnic Day 9:00am – 3:00pm ( Years 3 – 6 at Scandrett Regional Park, Year 0 -2 at Snells)
- Fri 8 Dec SBS Carols & Craft/Food stalls from 5:00pm – Featuring Junior (Yr 0 – 2) & Senior (Yr 3 – 6) Kapa Haka Roopu & Carols Choir (Yrs 3 – 6)
- Weds 13 Dec – SBS Prize Giving (Whole School) 10am & Awards Ceremony (Years 4 – 6 including Year 6 Graduation Certificates) 1pm
- Thurs 14 Dec – Year 6 Graduation in the evening (normally starts 6pm)
- Fri 15 Dec – Last day 2023! School finishes at 2pm. Kelly Club runs as per usual.
REMINDER: Teacher Only Day
Along with most schools in our area, we will be holding a Teacher Only Day on Monday 13 November. The school will be closed for instruction. Kelly Club will be open if you require supervision.
Covid Cases
We are just starting to see a number of cases of covid coming through the school. Nobody wants to be sick, but particularly at this time of the year, and especially our staff, because we are really struggling to find enough available relievers right now (people get snapped up in Term 4), and are trying to avoid splitting classes. Please don’t be offended if you are asked to collect your child who is presenting as unwell.
The current regulations that schools have to follow state that there is no requirement for people to “test” for covid, nor is there a requirement that people isolate, although it is recommended as any illness. There is no requirement to advise us if you have covid either, but if you can if it’s easier for you to advise of multiple days of absence in one go. We have been asked by some parents for RAT tests, so they can manage illness in their own homes, and these are available from the office if you would like them.
SBS PTA Disco – Next Friday 10 November 6:00pm – 7:30pm
He’s back! DJ Triple M has just touched down from the European Rave Circuit and will be at SBS to DJ our PTA Disco next Friday! Unfortunately Mr Morley can’t attend that night – one day it will be nice to have the twins here together.
- gold coin entry
- please, only current SBS students & pre-school siblings will be admitted. No older siblings or friends.
- parents & caregivers welcome (encouraged for Year 0/1)
- students MUST be picked up from INSIDE the hall at 7:30pm
Calling all Crafters!
Calling all crafters! We are looking for people keen to have a craft stall at our Christmas Carols this year. Featuring our Junior and Senior School Kapa Haka Roopu’s, and our School Choir, supported by a live band of local superstars. Keen for a stall? Email admin@snellsbeach.school.nz with your name, contact details and brief description of your stall, or drop into our office.
Book Fair and Character Parade Fun
Once again our book fair was extremely successful, and we had some really positive feedback to the comparative prices. Our school receives a percentage of sales, with which we can purchase books for our Library from across the Scholastic range (not just those titles at the fair). It’s a fantastic way of keeping interesting new reads coming into our school library. With the terrible weather today, it was great to have some fun and a bit of a boogie at the Parade this morning.
Run for ADHD & Help Charlie Raise $1000
One of our students, Charlie, and his Dad, are organising a fun run to raise money for ADHD research. For further information, see contact details below:
Occupational Therapy Sessions with Active+ Snells Beach
Click here for more information – ActivePlus OT in school pricing structure
Beginner Learn to Sail (LTS1) Optimist class
Warkworth Scout Group
If going on awesome adventures, playing heaps of games, learning life skills, doing arts and crafts, making lots of friends sounds like your child, Warkworth Scout Group is offering free taster sessions for Kea and Cubs.
- When: Friday -during term time
- Where: Warkworth Scout Den Hall, Shoesmith Road, Warkworth
- Times: Keas (5-8 Years)from 4:45 pm to 5:45pm, Cubs from ( 8-11 Years) 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Contact Group Leader – Ian Grant 021 755 667
https://scouts.nz/groups/warkworth-scout-group/
FrostFit Boot Camp at SBS
Every Saturday Morning, 8:30am in the SBS hall (undercover). All fitness levels. $10 per class. Frost Fitness will be making a donation to SBS towards sports equipment and Education Outside the Classroom. Come along!
Keeping in touch
In current times more that ever, keeping in touch is important. We need to be able to contact whanau quickly and efficiently. If you have changed address or contact details, please let us know asap, either via email admin@snellsbeach.school.nz, or by calling the school office 09 425 6058.
- Following our school Facebook page or Instagram
“Snells Beach School”, which operate as a digital newsletters. This is a great way to get quick updates and reminders
- Downloading our School App
Simply download the “Skool Loop” app from either App Store or Play Store & select “Snells Beach School” from the drop down box to receive instant notifications & reminders.
- Subscribing to our school email database
Please email us admin@snellsbeach.school.nz to be added to the list. If you do not receive this newsletter via email on Friday afternoon, you are NOT in our database. All new families should have been added – please check. You can unsubscribe at any time.
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