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.
Well, what a week it has been for education announcements. Nothing like a relaxing Sunday afternoon where once again big decisions are made regarding what schools do and how, but without any further information being provided to schools, other than what is said through the media. I have held off on commenting on last weekend’s announcement to our SBS whānau until I had some actual concrete information to share. In the absence of that, I will send an update out next week anyway, but in short, there will be no need for big changes here at SBS – we already use both Structured Literacy and Structured Maths (via Prime) in our classroom delivery. We are well placed to implement the refreshed curriculum next year, and are pleased that the Professional Development that we have been working through over the past years have built some solid foundations that is reflected in our achievement data (details below).
Nga mihi,
Kathryn Ramel
Principal
School Diary
Week 4: Mon 12 Aug – Fri 16 Aug
- Mon 12-14.8 Colouring comp in SBS library
- Fri 16.8 Colouring Comp winners announced
Week 5: Mon 19 Aug – Fri 23 Aug
- Wed 21.8 SBS Cross Country (details below)
- Wed 21.8 Pasifika Fono (details below)
- Fri 23.8 SBS Cross Country Save Day
- Fri 23.8 Whole School Assembly Rātā 1 (Olympics)
Week 6: Mon 26 Aug – Fri 30 Aug
- Weds 28.8 SBS Planting Day
- Fri 30.8 Mahurangi College Pre – Enrolments Close
- Fri 30.8 SBS Planting Day Saving Day
Welcome to our new students – we hope you enjoy your time at our school!
Annecia A and Isobel R
SBS Mid Year Student Achievement Data
A more detailed analysis is available through our website, but Mid Year Student Achievement Data for our tamariki is summarised below.
- 74% of the students are Reading at or above the expected level.
- 76% of the students are Writing at or above the expected level.
- 83% of the students are working in Maths at or above the expected level.
Introducing our newest class – Harekeke
Our newest members of the SBS whānau have started in the Harekeke Room behind the Library this term. It is a lovely spot for New Entrants, with their own courtyard, and close connection to the rest of the Junior Team. We are delighted to welcome two of our regular crew of support teachers, Mrs Usher and Mrs Logan, into a regular teaching role for the remainder of the year as Harekeke co-teachers. We are thankful to have experienced teachers, who understand “how we roll here”, to call upon as our school grows. A special welcome to our new Harekeke families!
The Great SBS Cross Country 2024!
All students have been training for our annual Cross Country. It’s a time for our competitive runners to battle it out from the front and for everyone else to set goals, support one another and feel the pride of finishing. Cross Country is a winter event – running through the mud is part of the challenge and the fun! Students will get dirty, and races will go ahead unless the weather is really bad. Parents, whanau and supporters are welcome! This year’s event will be a mud bath – but that’s the challenge and difference of Cross Country as opposed to road and track events, simply keeping on your feet is part of the challenge. Here’s a run down of things that you need to know for the day:
When: Wednesday 21 August (save day Fri 23 Aug)
Wear: regular school uniform to & from school (this is so everyone has something clean and dry to wear afterwards).
Shoes: Year 5 & 6 students must run in shoes as they have a road circuit as well. For Year 0 – 4 students, shoes are optional, but be prepared for them to get very muddy! We actually recommend bare feet – shoes come off in the mud, and kids stop to find them and dig them out! If you must wear shoes, we suggest that you put some tape (such as insulation tape) around them, like rugby players commonly do, to keep the laces done up and the shoes on.
Bring: Mufti to run in (if you can, a top in their house colours – Scows: red, Schooners: green, Dories: blue, Cutters: yellow), a drink bottle, big lunch, an old towel (to wipe off after), their school fleece, and we suggest a warm jacket also.
Supporters: are welcome! Please note that the students run along the path by the retaining wall by the field, so if you are sitting on the retaining wall, please stay well back and keep an eye on pre-schoolers.
Parent Help: We would love a few parents to act as marshalls on the road circuit for the Year 5 & 6 students! Please email Mr Morley tmorley@snellsbeach.school.nz if you can help
Start times (please note, these are approximate, starts depends on the previous race)
- 11.00 – Y.0/1 Girls x1 laps
- 11.10 – Y.0/1 Boys x1 lap
- 11.20- Y.2 Girls x1 lap
- 11.30-Y2 Boys x1 lap
- 11.40 Y.3 Girls x 2 laps
- 11.50. Y.3 Boys x2 laps
Lunch will officially be 12.30-1pm to allow more time for seniors due to increase in course length.
Senior School Cross Country– (Road Course)
Approx Start times
- 1.10pm Y.4 girls (2 laps of school course)
- 1.20pm Y.4 boys (2 laps of school course)
- 1.30pm Y.5 girls (school course & road circuit)
- 1.45pm Y.5 boys (school course & road circuit)
- 2.00pm Y.6 girls (school course & road circuit)
- 2.15pm Y.6 boys (school course & road circuit)
2.30ish Finish
Inter School Hockey Tournament Success
Our Year 5 & 6 Hockey teams had a really successful day at the Inter School event held recently at the Showgrounds. Huge thanks to all the parents who supported and coached teams on the day. One of our teams made it to the final, which was a super hard fought game, going to golden goal, and after extra time the scores were still locked up. Honours were shared for the day with Warkworth Primary. Many thanks to Leigh Primary for organising the event.
SBS Pasifika Fono – Weds 21 August 6:30pm
We welcome all our Pasifika whānau to a fono in a few weeks time. The focus of this will be whakawhanungatanga – building relationships with others in our community. With our growing roll, we are constantly welcoming new families, and would like to offer our Pasifika whānau a chance to connect with others, to share stories, language and culture. A light meal will be provided – please rsvp on invitations coming home in students bags today for catering numbers.
PTA Movie Night
Additional $10 select drinks available from the Vintry on the night.
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