Newsletter “Together we encourage, challenge and inspire while fostering a love of learning” IMPORTANT DATES 06 Mar Yr1/2 Sports Day 07 Prospective Parents Mtg 07 Mar Dental Van arrives 09 Mar Te Rito Assembly 09 Mar GTT Lunch 12 Mar Parent Camp Mtg 14 Mar Yr 5/6 Sports Day 17 Mar GALA 22 Mar Yr 3/4 Sports Day 23 Mar Tōtara Assembly 26 Mar School Athletics 27/28 Mar Learning Conversations 30 Mar - 3 April Easter Holiday 6 April Kākano Assembly 9-13 Apr Yr5/6 Camp 13 Apr Term 1 ends There were no new students to welcome this week. Wednesday 28 February 2018 Dear Parents and Caregivers, kia ora, malo e lelei, talofa lava, kia orana, namaste, ni hao and welcome to Week 5 of Term 1 2018. Thank you to everyone who joined us for our fabulous trip to Waikanae Pools last week. The students, staff and whānau joined together for a great time. There are a few pictures below for you to enjoy, with lots more available on our facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Greenacres-School-487707304675924/ BoT Election As a result of the resignation of a Board member at the end of last year, a vacancy has arisen on the Greenacres School Board of Trustees. It was decided at the last meeting to have an election for a new member to join the board and bring it up to full strength again. The election will be held in the next few weeks so please start thinking about whether you would like to serve on the Board, or know of anyone you would like to nominate. More information will be provided in due course. Communication Policy Just a reminder that if you would like to know more about our school policies these are all available to be read by visiting https://www.schooldocs.co.nz/Home/ SchoolLogin.aspx, search for Greenacres School. The username is greenacres and the password is school, all lowercase. If you use the search function and insert ‘communication' you will find all the relevant policies on communication.
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Newsletter
“Together we encourage, challenge and inspire while fostering a love of learning”
IMPORTANT DATES
06 Mar Yr1/2 Sports Day07 Prospective Parents Mtg07 Mar Dental Van arrives09 Mar Te Rito Assembly 09 Mar GTT Lunch 12 Mar Parent Camp Mtg
14 Mar Yr 5/6 Sports Day17 Mar GALA22 Mar Yr 3/4 Sports Day 23 Mar Tōtara Assembly 26 Mar School Athletics 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.
Wednesday 28 February 2018
Dear Parents and Caregivers, kia ora, malo e lelei, talofa lava, kia orana, namaste, ni hao and welcome to Week 5 of Term 1 2018. Thank you to everyone who joined us for our fabulous trip to Waikanae Pools last week. The students, staff and whānau joined together for a great time. There are a few pictures below for you to enjoy, with lots more available on our facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Greenacres-School-487707304675924/
BoT Election As a result of the resignation of a Board member at the end of last year, a vacancy has arisen on the Greenacres School Board of Trustees. It was decided at the last meeting to have an election for a new member to join the board and bring it up to full strength again. The election will be held in the next few weeks so please start thinking about whether you would like to serve on the Board, or know of anyone you would like to nominate. More information will be provided in due course.Communication Policy Just a reminder that if you would like to know more about our school policies these are all available to be read by visiting https://www.schooldocs.co.nz/Home/SchoolLogin.aspx, search for Greenacres School. The username is greenacres and the password is school, all lowercase. If you use the search function and insert ‘communication' you will find all the relevant policies on communication.
Easter Tuesday Holiday Please note that school is closed for Easter from Friday 30 March to Tuesday 3 April. If you need childcare for 3 April Kelly Club is running a holiday programme that day. You can book for the morning, afternoon, or school day. Check the website www.kellyclub.co.nz/greenacres for more info and to book. You can also contact Izzy Flavell on 021 2414295.
Prospective Parent Meeting 7 March An information evening for parents of new entrants and those about to start at Greenacres will be held from 6-7.00pm next Wednesday evening 7 March in Kākano Room 1. Invitations have been sent to parents of those who have started and those we know are about to start, but if you are aware of anyone in the community who may not have been in touch with us yet, please let them know about this evening.
Learning Conversations 27 - 28 March - the online booking tool will open in Week 7
Bee Healthy Dental Van The Bee Healthy Mobile Van will be visiting Greenacres from 7-27 March. All children enrolled with the dental service will have a free dental check during this period, after which parents will be given a letter to inform you of what happens next, ie, all is well, further care required. To update your contact details with Bee Healthy please call 0800 Talk Teeth (825 583).
Keyboard lessons Keyboard lessons will be held on Tuesday mornings this year. The cost is $10 per lesson, charged at the beginning of each term. In addition to this is the cost of books, usually once a year. Students will need to have a Keyboard or Piano at home for practise. Lessons are available for students in Year 2 and above. Lessons will commence in week 4. For registration and enquiries, please contact Jean Hollier. Ph: 2326491 or [email protected]
Greenacres Garden to Table
Next Friday 9 March our Garden to Table students will be making and selling a healthy lunch option, a yummy summer pasta salad (vegetarian) for $1 a small bowl. On Thursday 8 March students will be asked to preorder by a show of hands and on the Friday all they need to do is bring $1 to school, hand it in to their teacher and the GTT students will collect the final order.
How fantastic to see this programme continuing to grow and include even more of our students.
Greenacres GalaThe winning class for last week’s toys and books collection was Room 1 and 2 - congratulations! Thank you for all your contributions. This week:
We would like to introduce the team that is working tirelessly to organise our gala
• Kat Clark – The Boss. Also fearless when asking businesses for sponsorship
• Jo Unuka – The Ringmaster. Running the entertainment and stallholders
• Lauren Keen – The Intern. Looking to step into Jo’s shoes next year
• Stu Marshall – The Gala Guy. Where would we be without him?
• Kyleigh Hodgson – Mad Men. The marketing and advertising manager
• Cate Wood – The Nadia Lim of the team. Responsible for feeding the crowds at the gala!
• Caillie Evans – The Sous Chef. Assisting Cate on the foods team
• Nat Mason – The NewsHub. Making sure the information gets out there!
• Mary Rendell – The 2nd-Hand Queen. Amassing the garage sale stock
• Angela Randall – The 3rd -Hand Queen. Helping Mary with garage sale
• Eric Raven – The Games Master. The brains behind all the fun stuff!
• Kerri Patrick – Style Editor. Managing the clothing stalls
• Cat Diamond – The Raffle Guru. Presenting prizes that we all want to win!
Satellite helpers
Michele Taitapanui – soon to become our go-to-gal
Wendy Cameron – Graphic Designer Extraordinaire
Rosanna Chin – the Encyclopedia of Food prep
Lisa Ruthven – Garage sale consultant
An ASB $500 School Sponsorship Voucher will be awarded for each customer who mentions our school and this offer when taking out a Home Loan of $250,000 or more ( terms and conditions apply).
ASB Bank Limited 56290 12478 0617
If you are a parent, staff member or member of the school community and you draw down a new ASB home loan of $250,000 or more, ASB will donate to your chosen participating school:
Supporting success in your school.
$500ASB lending criteria and terms apply. Fees may apply. To be eligible for this donation your new home loan application must be received, approved and then documented in a facility agreement, along with the completion of a school donation voucher, between 1 July 2017 and 30 June 2018. A minimum of 20% equity is required in the security property provided to ASB. This home loan offer is only available on loans secured by an owner-occupied residential property. Only one donation will be given per customer. Donations will be made by ASB on behalf of the customer to the chosen school upon full draw down of the new home loan. This offer excludes loans for business purposes and bridging.
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 from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, held at the Tawa Wrestling Club Hall For more info contact Graeme 021 832 922 or Ralph 021 894 718. Register via email at [email protected]
The 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 31 March, future dates to note are 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. For more information contact: [email protected] or Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/Tawajuniorrugbyclub/
Marsden Open Morning, Scholarship and enrolment information - You are invited to the Samuel Marsden Collegiate School Karori Open Morning on Friday 23 March, between 8.45am and 12pm. There will be staff and students to talk to and the girls look forward to showing around. For more information and to register visit marsden.school.nz/experience Scholarships - Marsden School Year 7 Academic Scholarships for entry in 2019 are open, you can find more information and apply online. Enrolment – Enrolments are open, you can apply to reserve a place at Marsden for 2019. If you have any questions or would like a personal tour you can call 04 476 8707 or visit marsden.school.nz
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. 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]
School Holiday Programmes
Tawa Recreation Centre April School Holiday Programme -Registrations for the April School Holiday OSCAR-approved programme are now open. There is an exciting line up where your child will try something new or enjoy their favourites. Go to https://wellington.govt.nz/recreation/stuff-for-kids/school-holidays and register
