The last two weeks have been a whirlwind of activity for our Tuakana Whanau. From delving into our Connected Curriculum 'Gold Rush!' literacy programme, to unpacking our new Maths Numicon sessions, as well as new House Leaders being chosen and celebrated and not to mention Tuesday's Swimming Sports, we have really been cramming it in!

Year 5 Surf Safety Reminder

With Swimming Sports just completed, it is easy to forget that we have another amazing water-related activity coming up for our Year 5's! 

- Year 5's from Room 21 and 25 will be going to Maurangi Bay on Wednesday, 13th March

- Rooms 26 and 27 will attend on Friday, 15th March

It will be an amazing day, and will include:

• Team building activities, including:
• beach ed watersafety,
• they will practice using flotation aids,
• have education of how to spot rips, how to get out of a rip

The cost of this event is $55. This will cover the coaches there and back, as well as the instructors when we are there. The payment deadline was due yesterday (29th) but there is still time to pay - please pay via the school shop or at the school office.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! We need 5 parent helpers per class for the day. Please contact your child's class teacher if you would be interested in attending.

This is a wonderful, do-not-miss event, so if you could please complete the attached survey so that we are 100% of attendance, that would be awesome.

Year 6 Water Safety Visit Reminder

Just a reminder that our fantastic Water Safety Programme is coming up on the horizon! It will take place at the AUT Millennium on both Wednesday, 3rd and Friday 5th April.

• Rooms 21 (the year 6's from this room) and Room 22 will attend on the Wednesday
• Room 23 and 24 will attend on the Friday

Whilst there, your child will experience:

• Kayaking
• Rock Climbing
• Water safety
• Team building activities

The overall cost is $88, which includes coaches there and back, as well as the instructors on the day. WE NEED YOUR HELP! We will require parent support for these days, in the region of 4-5 per class. If you are able to help out, please contact your child's class teacher.

Swimming Sports

What an occasion it was when we had our Tuakana tamariki down at Stanmore Bay Pools taking part in our annual Swimming Sports. From House Team challenges, to fun swimming activities (with not a small amount of competition in-between!) it was a fantastic day had by all!

House Leaders

It is always a tremendous privelege to announce our House Leaders and this year has been no exception. These students have been chosen for their leadership skills, ability to work well with others and for their continued ability to hold the school values at the very heart of all they do. They are already exceptional leaders in their own right, but will continue to develop these skills as the year unfolds. Here are the House Leaders for 2024: 

GHS Gets Sporty!

Finally, we are always looking to help and develop opportunities for our Tuakana students. As part of this, we have been able to invest in new football goals! The students have been loving playing with the new goals (under the watchful eye of 'referee' Ritchie Boutell) and they have proven a roaring success! Watch out, Messi!