Kia Ora Whanau!
We hope this email finds you well. This term has flown so fast and you throw Covid in the mix and we feel like we have hardly been here. It's been a busy and fun term and we have really enjoyed the nice weather of late.
Next week (week 10) is the last week of term, all you need to know is below…
Bye Baxter
We farewell baxter on Friday and by golly he will be missed. We have loved his cheeky smile, easy going nature and epic dress sense. We wish Baxter and his Whanau all the best with their move home.
Changes to Swimming - We can no longer have parent help at the Swimming Pool. This is due to the procedures in place at Level 2. We ask that you do not attend this year's swimming lessons. Thank you for your cooperation.
Swimming...
Your child will need...
1. A separate bag to house their togs, a towel, and a pair of named goggles
2. A large packed lunch as your child will be hungry this week and snacking throughout the day.
Room 2
Room 2 will have an early lunch and get changed into their swimmers and leave school at approx 11:45pm. Room 2’s lesson time is from 12:15-1:15pm. They depart the swimming pool at 1:30pm.
Children will have more to eat and drink on return to school at approximately 1:45pm.
Room 1
Room 1 will have an early lunch and get changed into their swimmers and leave school at approx 12:45pm. Room 1’s lesson time is from 1:15-2:15pm. They depart the swimming pool at 2:30pm.
It will be approx 3pm when we return to school.
In Preparation
In preparation of swimming lessons we suggest you give your child some opportunities to practice...
1. Changing into their swimmers
2. Drying themselves
3. Changing into their clothes
4. Packing their swimming bags
Level 2 Key Messages
Thank you for helping us keep the number of people on site down and manage the Level 2 restrictions that we are having to follow. These are in place for the health and wellbeing of your child(ren) and wider community.
If you do need to come on site please wear a face covering, scan the QR code, then go to the office and discuss your reason for coming in.
Drop Off and Pick Up
If you need to bring your child(ren) to school please “drop off and pick up” at one of the school entrances or a short walk away from school.
If you need to use the Centennial Ave entrance be ready to drop off your child, before you leave home. This is so when you pull up at the drop off area, parents should please remain in your car.
If you need to pick up your child, please wait at one of the school entrances or on the paved area outside the Hall. Make sure your child knows where you will meet them.
Unwell Children
If your child is unwell, they must stay away from school. If they are unwell at school, you will be required to come and collect them. The symptoms we are responding to include;
a fever of at least 38°C
a new or worsening cough
sore throat
sneezing and runny nose
diarrhoea
Headache
Vomiting
The public health recommendations are if you have cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms, call:
Healthline for free on 0800 358 5453
your doctor or nurse, or
your iwi health provider.
Stationary
We have several of our Tamariki still needing their stationary. Please pop on the Quizzle website and order your child.
My Literacy Book 1 x2
My Everyday Book 1 x1
Sharpies x1
Gluestick x1
Our Wish List
Thank you for sending bits and pieces in over the last week. We are still very much looking for...
Fresh playdough
Blue Milk Top Lids (light and dark blue)
Water trough toys
Baby dolls and accessories e.g clothing, bottles etc
Arts and crafts e.g. glitter, beads, stickers, pipe cleaners etc
Shop accessories e.g. cash register, grocery items, shopping trolley/baskets etc
Sand Pit toys e.g. buckets, spades etc
Natural Materials e.g. pinecones, feathers, small pebbles etc
Oral Language/News
Please see below for this week's as well as Tamariki's News Day.
T1 Oral Language Day
T2 Oral Language Day
Te Reo Maori Language - Word/Statement
This term we will learn to say good morning each day and how we are feeling. We will also be learning a statement each week. If you use it at home as well we can all learn together e.g.
Kei te hiainu ahau- I am thirsty
G.O.L.D
This term's G.O.L.D character is the L for Learning. This week's Guardianship learner quality is: “Mistakes are part of learning”.
Lunch Options
Monday- Suma’s Sushi
Wednesday- Sausage
Friday- Wok n Go Dumplings
Order any of the above via www.lunchonline.co.nz (You will need to create an account).
Nga Mihi
Sarah and Nadia
Coming Up…
Term 3 ends: Friday 1st October
Term 4 starts: Monday 18th October
