Kia Ora Whanau!
We have had an awesome first week back. We have got back into the swing of school, started cross country training, had a visit from the Butterfly Lady, danced, sang, played with our friends and saw the start of some awesome spring weather.
Labour Day: Monday 25th October - School Closed
Welcome Ollie and Whanau!
This week we welcomed Ollie and his whanau to Arrowtown School and our class. He has fitted in so well and we look forward to working alongside you for the remainder of the year.
2022 Classes
In this week's newsletter Chris asked you to contact us with any information you felt we needed to know in regards to placing your child next year. All information needed to be in by today, Friday 22nd October. We take this role very seriously and consider many elements. Thank you to the Whanau that have reached out this week with their thoughts.
Sunhats
A reminder that the Tamariki need a named sunhat each day. They are unable to be outside in the sun without one.
HERO - Reporting
Please keep checking our updates on HERO. This is where you can see your child’s current goals and their progress for the year. We are always happy to meet with you and answer any questions you might have, but we ask that you make time to do this.
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.
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 D for Determination. This week's Guardianship learner quality is: “Be resilient”.
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...
Cross Country: Wednesday 1st December
Christmas in the Playground: Wednesday 15th December
