We look forward to you joining us at our End of Year Assembly on Friday, 11th December at 1.00pm.

The Parent Teacher Group (PTG) is a group of parents and teachers who work to create fun events for the kids and fundraise for the school. We always welcome new members - we’d love to see some new faces at our meetings. If you can’t commit to meetings but would like to help out at events, please let us know. We especially need parents that can help out during the day occasionally.

This very special gift from the PTG of an evening celebration for year 6 students, is happening this Thursday.

Week 9 at Silverdale Normal School is 'Wheels Week'! Bring your bikes, scooters, skateboards and most importantly fun!

A notice with your child's room number and class teacher for next year was given out to bring home on Tuesday, 1st December. To support building whangaungatanga for 2021 we have decided to spend extra time this year meeting and getting to know our class members and teacher.

Monday, 7th and Tuesday, 8th December from 3:15 to 5:30pm. This will provide you with a chance to talk through your child's report.

We want to wish Mr Shirley all the best on his next adventure!

Stationery will be available to purchase / view on line in the New Year on the 'My School' website - https://www.myschool.co.nz/ or by phoning 0800 724 440. Enter School Name: Silverdale Normal School and follow the prompts. Cut off date for home delivery of your stationery is 21st January, 2021.

On Tuesday morning we held a Community Appreciation Morning Tea for those of you who have supported us in a variety of ways this year.

On Friday of Week 6, the junior school children showcased their running, jumping and throwing skills.

Please check the Lost Property before the end of the year as all clothing left here on the last day will be sent to charity.

Senior School students harness the power of speech to entertain, persuade or inform their audience.

Sarah Walker is an Olympic Silver medalist and multiple world champion BMX bike rider.

The school welcomes its newest addition to the Junior learning areas.

Thank you to those families who supported the Yummy Sticker Promotion this year. Our allocation from collected stickers arrived at school yesterday.

Our last school banking pick up for 2020 was today, Wednesday, 3rd December. This will give us time to make sure we have all bank books back to our school banking children in time for the end of the year!

We would like to offer our thanks to the wonderful volunteers who provide school lunches to us for families in need during the year.

This term's nuggets relate to label reading.

The YMCA Summer School holidays programmes are just around the corner. All programmes are on-line and bookable. Don't delay to book your spot today! Our holiday programme is attached below.

Come and join us for fun and entertainment on Tuesday, 22 December, 6pm-7:30pm at Hillcrest Chapel. Dress up in Christmas theme and you could win a prize! We'd love to see you there!

Empowering public speaking courses For effective public speaking, or professional speaking training for adults, and drama, speech classes and leadership training for children and Schools - Hamilton and NZ-wide.

This is very much a football based holiday programme for less experienced and experienced players alike. Participants still get to learn new skills and play football based games, but we will also provide a few non-football based activities to break up the day.

Come along and walk, jog or run your way around the 5km University of Waikato parkrun course. Parkrun is a free weekly timed 5k event, open to everyone! It takes place EVERY Saturday, the run starts at 8.00am. We meet at the Village Green, the University of Waikato from 7.45am. For more information view the University of Waikato parkrun website https://www.parkrun.co.nz/universityofwaikato/

Looking for a fun experience to give as a Christmas gift? Want to find a unique activity for the summer holidays?

For more information, please contact artschool@wsa.org.nz

We are a group of volunteers who run monthly meetings/sessions called Kiwi Kinder Club (Dutch Kids Club). This club is open to all kids with a Dutch connection in their family and keen to learn more about the Dutch culture and language. The main aim of the Kiwi Kinder Club (KKC) is to playfully teach children (and their parents) the Dutch language and culture, through playing Dutch games, reading, crafts, speech and singing (e.g. Sinterklaas and birthday songs).