Kia ora! It has been so lovely seeing the great learning that is happening all over the school. The excitement and enthusiasm apparent in each class is really energising, and I know many of your children go home at the end of each day telling you about this. The Resilience Project is alive and thriving too, and the teachers are saying how much the students are enjoying this learning. We do have a big focus on well-being, and will continue to have.

In Week 11 we have our 2020 Literacy Week happening. I have been trying to find an awesome name for this week but haven’t been successful… Can you help me?

In Wellbeing Club we made Mindfulness Glitter Jars. Glitter jars are a useful mindfulness tool to use at home and school. Watching the glitter swirl to the bottom of the jar gives us time to practise deep breathing which gives us time to calm down and regain control of our emotions when we experience big feelings. There are lots of instructions online if you'd like to make one too! If you make one at home, send a picture of your glitter jar to Mrs Vader!

It is great to see so many people continue to embrace our Travelwise message, by leaving cars at home, even though the colder weather and rain has arrived. Being Travelwise helps reduce traffic at the school gates and is a healthy way to start or end our day.

Last week in Gardening Club, Mrs Sommers shared her pumpkin surprise. If you remember, Mrs v.C. and Mrs Sommers split our Gardening Club grown pumpkin in half. Two weeks ago we enjoyed Pumpkin Pie (recipe to follow). Last week Mrs Sommers made slightly spiced Pumpkin Soup. Once again, the school grown veggies got the thumbs up!

myKindo app is now available for iPhone and Android phones. If you like the flexibility of ordering anywhere, anytime then go ahead and download the app!

Catalogues were sent home last week, BUT if you didn’t get one don’t despair please check with your classroom teacher.

We need your used writing instruments and oral hygiene products!

Due to the current Level 2 restrictions, we are unable to hold any 2nd hand uniform sales. If you would like to purchase an item, you can contact our 2nd hand uniform coordinator, Delphine, directly. If there is an item in stock that you require, we will arrange for it to be left at the school office where you can come to collect and pay.

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