On Friday, 2nd September we held our school Cross Country. It was fantastic to be able to have our community back in the school to support our runners after several years of restrictions.

Our admin block upgrade has now started. We are expecting that there may be changes and times where additional flexibility may be needed as the build continues. Thanks for all your support!

Our amazingly talented Miss Richardson graduated last week. What an asset you are to our school Miss Richardson.

The senior school students have been learning about forces and energy. They have used the House of Science box sets to help them understand the concepts of gravity, friction, air resistance, energy and simple machines.

We have noticed a number of children not wearing helmets when cycling to and from school. Did you realise that in New Zealand a person must not ride, or be carried on, a bicycle on a road unless the person is wearing a safety helmet of an approved standard that is securely fastened? Riding a bicycle is a great way for kids to spend time outdoors getting exercise. Falls from bicycles cause serious head and facial injuries, so please make sure your child wears a helmet for every ride.

Our community fundraiser this term will be for Kids Can; we will be having a Wacky Wednesday so start thinking about your wacky outfit or hair style! Date: Wednesday, 21st September! The PTG AGM will be held on Thursday, 27th October 2022 and will be in the staff room at 7pm, nomination forms will be at the office from Week 10, 26th September 2022.

Our second Professional Development Day is scheduled for Monday, 19th September. School will be closed for instruction on this day with only school staff on site.

The children in Room 1 have been learning about where the Waikato River comes from and where it ends. Our amazing imaginations fell in love with Hamilton’s Fairfield Bridge. Lego Master, Esme built an amazing replica and Artist extraordinaire, Gianna gave us an amazing interpretation of it as well.

Last summer a number of our past and present students participated in the 'Round the Bridges' Running Race. The children who participated were given a $200 'Hart Sports' voucher for our school to spend. Today each of our Junior school classes received four soft balls for them to use during break times.

Room 5 learners have recently created bird pictures using cut out pieces of magazine. The bird had to have all the body parts, even the scales on the legs. The picture had to also include a background. Please take the time to look at some of their creations below.

Here in Room 18B, we are currently exploring different science experiences. In this activity, the students had the opportunity to see what will happen when mixing baking soda with vinegar.

This Friday will be the last day we will be selling Milos from the student kitchen. A last cup of milo (with two marshmallows) can be purchased from the student kitchen window between 8.30-8.50am this Friday morning. If your child would like to purchase a cup of milo, please give him/her a reusable cup to bring from home (unbreakable if possible). The cost is $1.00.

This week is Te wiki o te reo Māori! Watch this space to see all the awesome activities and learning that Silverdale will get up to, to whakanui/celebrate this awesome event!

Each term the Māori Art class children complete a painting over a number of sessions. This term the theme was 'fish' which came from a picture placed in their drawing books.

Every Tuesday we have an awesome group of teachers and learning assistants taking the time to learn te reo māori. Through games, speaking, reading, listening and writing they are making huge progress in their knowledge of the language. It's always a fun time where our values of ako, whanaungatanga and mahi tahi are in action! And of course...the kai helps. Haere tōnu!

To Orlando who was our player of the day for the Silverdale Bulls on 26th August

To Santi who was our player of the day for the Silverdale Bulls on 2nd September

To Jordan who was our player of the day for the Silverdale Bulls on 19th August

Over the past two terms Silverdale Normal School has had two wonderful netball teams participating in games every week against other Hamilton schools. It has been a fantastic season with amazing commitment from our players.

Please advise the school office if your child is going to be absent for any reason. A huge amount of time is spent checking morning and afternoon rolls to ensure we have no missing children. You can email office@silverdale.school.nz, phone and leave a message on the answerphone 07 8567604, text the school mobile 027 7557917,or use our school app which has a Absentee button where you can fill in a form. Leave your child's name, room number and reason for absence. If you know that your child will be away for more than one day, do tell us, and we won't contact you during that time period. The app has a provision to let us know the date of absence and expected return date.

Please check the lost property regularly for your unnamed children's clothing. We have this on display of sunny days - there are jackets and warm clothing galore.

NZ Sign Languages classes will be held at Cambridge High School and Te Awamutu Intermediate School in Term 4. Classes are starting the week from 17th October.

11th September from 11.00am to 4.00pm at Lugton Park Tennis Club, Beerescourt Tennis Club, Cambridge Racquets Club, Hamilton Squash and Tennis Club and St Peters Tennis Club. It's free for everyone. Racquets supplied, BBQ, prizes and giveaways.

We have two programmes being offered in the next school holidays, Beginner Horsemanship and Intermediate Horsemanship. See details below.

UniRec are holding a School Holiday Programme during the upcoming school holidays. It will be held at UniRec, Gate1, Knighton Road, University of Waikato. The cost is $300.00 per week or $70.00 per day.

Hamilton Aquatics is now taking expressions of interest for our Learn to Swim program in term 4 at the newly renovated Hillcrest Normal School pool.

Free Mandarin lessons being delivered by language teacher trainees on the New Zealand Certificate in Language Teaching (Level 5)

We have over 45 Art classes on offer each term for children and adults including 2 newer classes that might be of interest to students. We also run a popular art school holiday programme. See details attached.

This is a free course offered through Vision College working with adults to improve their literacy and numeracy skills, as well as teaching life skills. This programme is designed to build confidence and to support your tamariki in their learning. Details below.