Our year 8 athletes lining up for their sprint race- photo courtesy of Jeff McEwan

We have had an amazing term of learning and we are looking forward to seeing you at our Open Afternoon today. If you weren't able to make it, please contact your child's teacher and see if you can arrange another time to come in to see our learning in action. This term we have been exploring and teaching the newly refreshed maths and statistics curriculum. The achievement levels for each year group have been raised. I liken this to the high jump bar where each level has risen 10cm, making it that much harder to get over. We are going to hold a Parent Information evening on 28th June 6-7pm on the new maths and statistics curriculum. Please do book this date into your diaries.

Cross Country

We would like you to encourage your child to go for some runs over the holiday break, as we have our school cross country in week 2 of next term. Our school cross country will take place at Prince of Wales Park on Wednesday 7th May (postponement date 9th May). The first race will begin with the Year 3 girls at 1.00pm.  Tūī will compete in their own event at school.

Term 2 Inquiry- Planet Earth and Beyond

Next term we are all embarking on an inquiry with a science curriculum lens through our Planet Earth and beyond. The Takahē Syndicate have this week been visiting Space Place to support their learning around this. This will be the hook to get our tamariki engaged for our Term 2 Inquiry. The trip will involve a Planetarium show ‘We are Astronomers, a workshop ‘Explore the Solar System’ and time to explore the gallery. This trip will help our tamariki gain a better understanding of the concept of the solar system. The Tūī and Kiwi syndicates will be visiting Space Place next term. We are so fortunate to have access to this wonderful resource. Here are a few photos from Monday's Takahē trip, it was amazing.

Sickness

We are starting to see a rise in absences due to sickness. If your child is feeling unwell, with flu like symptoms, running nose, headaches, coughing etc  we ask that you keep them at home. Children have been sent to school and we are having to contact parents to come and collect them.

Vomiting/Diarrhoea

If your child has vomited and/or had diarrhoea, policy is that they are kept away from school for at least 48 hours.

Reporting an absence

Absences can be made via the HERO app; calling the school and leaving a message on the absence line or sending an email through to the office - office@brooklynprimary.school.nz 

We would appreciate these absences being sent through before 8.55am. 

NB: If your child is unwell for a number of days, an absence message MUST be sent in each morning to notify the school.

If you have emailed the teacher regarding the absence, please also cc the office into the message, as teachers may be away and/or a reliever in the class.  

As always, we appreciate your help with this.

Appetites

Our first fundraising event for 2025 will be the Brooklyn School Readers and Writers Event - Appetites.

Tickets are on sale as from tomorrow, Tuesday 25 March. NB: There are limited tickets available, so get in quick!

Brooklyn School Readers and Writers Event - Appetites.

When: Thursday 22 May 2025 

Where: Brooklyn School Hall

Time: 7pm 

Ticket cost: $25 each (this includes Coffee, tea and nibbles)

Available from: Brooklyn School Office

Payment options: 

- Eftpos at the school office NB: We do not have the Pay Wave facility or credit card option.

- Internet/Online Banking: (preferred)

• Brooklyn School (Wellington) Board - 12-3141-0139800-00 Code: Eldest child's name Reference: Appetites (including the number of tickets you would like) eg. Appetites X1, AppetitesX 2

Once payment has been received, tickets will be sent home in a named envelope with your eldest child.

We would like to thank The Vogelmorn Foundation and Tania O’Connor from Lowe&Co for their support with this fundraiser.

Dates for Your Diary

The end of the term is upon us and we would like you to add these dates in your diary:

• 7th May School Cross Country (postponement is the 9th May)

• Appetites Evening- 22nd May

• Parent Information Evening around the Refreshed Mathematics and Statistics Curriculum - 28th May

• 30th May Teacher Only Day - school is closed

• 2nd June King's Birthday - Public Holiday (School is closed)

• 18th June Matariki Celebrations

• 20th June Matariki- Public Holiday (School is closed)

We would like to wish you a safe term break and we look forward to welcoming you all back on Monday 28th April (please remember sunhats are not compulsory next term). The school grounds are open over the break, please feel free to use them and keep an eye out for any one not using the grounds as they should be, this is most appreciated.

Ka kite,

Liz Rhodes

Tumuaki