This term the junior school is learning about the Waikato River and the water cycle. To assist with this learning over the next few weeks we have an Interactive water model set up at school designed by the Hamilton City Council that we have been lucky enough to have access to.The model shows the journey of our drinking water, stormwater and wastewater as it travels from the Waikato River to the pump stations and treatment plants around our city, then to our homes.

Exploring real world phenomena as scientists helps us understand how the world works.

Last term our Junior School P.E. focus was large ball skills. At the end of the term we had a Junior School large ball skills showcase.

Due to a date error within the New Zealand School Trustees Association election guidance, the date for the School Board Elections has changed.

Nominations close FRIDAY 5 AUGUST, 2022 at 12PM.

Our amazing Tracy Bosch, teacher in Room 4, has achieved full registration!

We are needing to hear from our Māori families.

Do you know any families that are looking to enrol their children at Silverdale soon?

Thank you for attending the Term 3 learning conversations!

WE NEED YOU! The PTG is passionate about our tamariki, our school and our community. Please see below some of the things we do and, what we do it for and how you can help. Our next PTG meeting will be held on Tuesday, 30th August at 7pm.

We have 2 Professional Development days scheduled for Term 3 this year.

If you did not place your order with the key code emailed to you last term, you can still do this, but the photos will be posted to you at home and you will need to pay for postage.

This will be held this evening, Thursday 4th August, from 6.00pm to 7.30pm.This is an evening structured for prospective parents and students to be informed about the extensive range of programmes on offer at Berkley.

If your child would like to purchase a cup of milo (with two marshmallows), please give him/her a reusable cup to bring from home (unbreakable if possible). The cost is $1.00 and will available again this term from the student kitchen window between 8.30-8.50am.

First Credit Union's school banking programme has resumed again this term! It's such a great way for students to learn about saving.

NextWe have been alerted that next Monday, 8th August, there will be a trial water shutdown for one hour from 4.00 to 5.00pm.

Awesome LEGO displays this weekend at the Hamilton Gardens, 9.00 am to 5.00pm. Adults $10.00, 3-18 years $5.00, Family $20.00

The STEAM Education Curriculum at Bricks 4 Kidz® teaches important critical thinking skills that will create future problem solvers! Bricks 4 Kidz® After-School STEAM Classes are an enriching experience that build on the universal popularity of LEGO® to deliver innovative hands-on STEAM learning. Kids explore the hands-on fun of model-building, from concept to completion. Each week they build new and unique project while exploring principles of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths. Students will develop creativity, problem solving, critical thinking skills and a growth mindset for the future.

Does your child require further support, over and above what can be offered at school? Would your child benefit from bespoke and nurturing learning sessions from a highly experienced teacher designed to accelerate learning and boost confidence? We would love to help.