newsletter 21 february -...
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Newsletter
“Together we encourage, challenge and inspire while fostering a love of learning”
IMPORTANT DATES
22 Feb Waikanae Pool trip 26 Feb New Entrant parent afternoon tea 02 Mar Tōtara Assembly 06 Mar Yr1/2 Sports Day14 Mar Yr 5/6 Sports Day16 Mar TeRito Assembly 17 Mar GALA22 Mar Yr 3/4 Sports Day 27/28 Mar Learning Conversations 30 Mar - 3 April Easter Holiday 6 April Kākano Assembly9-13 Apr Yr5/6 Camp13 Apr Term 1 ends
There were no new students to welcome this week.
Reminders:
Waikanae Trip payment and permission by tomorrow morning Scholastic Book Club closes this Friday 23 Feb
Wednesday 21 February 2018
Dear Parents and Caregivers, kia ora, malo e lelei, talofa lava, kia orana, namaste, ni hao and welcome to Week 4 of Term 1 2018. Thank you for your attendance at our meet the teachers evening last Wednesday night. This evening was a great opportunity to connect with you all and for you to find out more information about your child’s class and learning team. By now you should have received a copy of your child’s learning team newsletter. All of these letters can be found on our website at: http://greenacres.school.nz/newsletters/ In 2018 copies of any important letters to parents will be found in this folder. A few things I talked about last week:Principal Sabbatical I feel very fortunate to have been awarded a principal sabbatical this year. Principal sabbaticals are available to principals as part of their career development. In Term 3 I will be on leave to engage in a balance of professional learning, reflection and rejuvenation. The focus for my learning will be on exploring effective coaching and mentoring models currently used in schools. Brent McDowell will be acting principal in my absence with Ange Lamb also playing a key role. National Standards As you may have heard the use of national standards is no longer a school requirement. What this actually means is that we no longer have to collect data on each individual child for the Ministry of Education. This change will not affect our day to day work which involves continuing to make sure we know exactly what the learning needs of children are and planning in depth programmes to meet these needs. We will continue to report to you precise information on whether your child is achieving at their expected level, based on the New Zealand Curriculum and using appropriate assessment tools.
Waikanae Pool - With improvements in the weather it is most likely that this trip is on, last minute cancellations will be communicated via our Facebook page and email, by 8:30am tomorrow morning. Pest Free NZ Last Wednesday, four students met with Darren from Zealandia to start an initiative to rid Tawa of pests and bring back our native species. Our students learnt all about tracking and setting traps. Zealandia has donated several traps and trackers to Greenacres School and the students are looking forward to setting them up! It is great to see so many Tawa primary schools onboard. If you would like to help you can contact Pest Free Tawa or we can even loan you a trap. Jack, James, Jaedyn, Erzamus,
Darren and Lindi Eloff.
Greenacres GalaWe are collecting toys, books, games, and puzzles this week and we wanted to let you know that in previous years we've been very fortunate to receive several high value/near new items. Some items we are able to on sell (at premium prices) prior to the Gala on the Neighbourly and Trademe websites. We find that with some items, we can get much more money on-line than we can on the day.We are planning on doing this again this year, so don't be surprised if the item you have donated to the gala ends up being sold on those websites. We've raised an additional $600 doing this so far, which is a fantastic result for the school. Your contributions are very much appreciated!
The winning class for last week’s mystery bottles collection was Kākano 3 - congratulations! Thank you for all your contributions.
Kind Regards
Shirley Porteous Principal
New Parent afternoon tea 2:30pm Monday 26 February New entrant family and whānau and new families to the school are warmly invited to afternoon tea in the staffroom, before you pick up your children next Monday 26 February.
Girls Futsal Our teams had a great time at the Girls Futsal tournament this week and were all smiles when they got to meet Sarah Gregorius from the Football Ferns. Thank you to all the parents who helped with transport and supervision - a fun day out!
COMMUNITY NOTICES
BIGAIR Gym is running a handstand competition and is giving away one custom Bigair hoodie! Your choice of colour: Grey, Pink, or Black, and you get your name printed on the back! How to enter: 1) Like this photo on their Instagram account 2) Follow them on Instagram @bigair_gymsports 3) Show them your best handstand! You can upload a photo and use the hashtag #BigairHandstandComp. The winner will be announced at 4:30 pm on Monday 12 March 2018! Tawa Judo Club beginners class for children aged 8-13 staring Thursday 22 February 2018 from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, held at the Tawa Wrestling Club Hall (cnr Gee and Findlay Streets, Tawa. Wear clean sweatshirt and shorts or leggings. For more info contact Graeme 021 832 922 or Ralph 021 894 718. Register via email by 20 February at [email protected]
The Tawa Pop Up Market - contemporary crafts market held in The Atrium at New World, Tawa, from 10am-2pm. Free entry, plenty of parking. Next market is 24 February, future dates to note are 31 March, 28 April, 26 May and 30 June. Find them on facebook @thepopupmarketnz
Tawa Residents Association Quiz Night Fundraiser on Thursday 1 March from 7-9pm at The Borough, Main Rd, Tawa - to raise funds to maintain the hanging baskets and develop other flowering projects in Tawa. Tickets $10 per person - contact Fiona on 021 504 103 or email [email protected]
Tawa Junior Football - Registrations are now open for players of all ages and abilities. Developing the potential of young people through a focus on fun and enjoyment of the game of football. Join your friends playing “the beautiful game”! For more details : www.tawafootball.org.nz
Tawa Junior Rugby 2018 Registrations Now Open - Register online at:http://www.sporty.co.nz/tawarugbyjnr/2018-Junior-Registration. Then confirm your registration in person at the Tawa Rugby Club, Lyndhurst Road on Wednesday 14 March between 5.30pm and 7.30pm OR Sunday 18 March between 12pm and 2pm (free sausage sizzle!). Subs are $55 ($20 for extra siblings) for the season. For more information contact: [email protected] or Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/Tawajuniorrugbyclub/
Kids Go Free at Staglands on Children’s Day Staglands Wildlife Reserve will be celebrating Children’s Day on Sunday 4 March by offering FREE ENTRY into The Reserve for all children. In addition to their usual attractions visitors can enjoy free off-road tractor-trailer rides. Offer is not available with any other offer. Children (0-16 years) must be accompanied by paying adult. For more information visit www.staglands.co.nz
Scouts New Zealand - Scouts offers fun and friendship, challenge and everyday adventure to 15,000 boys and girls across New Zealand, aged from 5-14 and older than 14 for leaders. There are vacancies in the Tawa area so for more information please call 0800SCOUTS or email [email protected]