Successful Sleep Tips
Cat Macpherson, a clinical physiologist, visited our senior team on Tuesday to teach us about how sleep affects our hauora (wellbeing).
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It sure has been a wet and windy term so far! Our learners have managed incredibly well with inside break times and reduced moments to play and run on the fields. It was certainly great to see the sun shine today! Thanks to all our families who have been sending their learners to school with a change of clothes - this really helps in the wet and wintery months.
It is also wonderful that life is feeling more and more normal again. In saying that, as a school we are not being complacent with our health and safety measures around COVID19. All spaces are being monitored (via C02 levels) for adequate ventilation and are all passing with flying colours. Well ventilated spaces are a key feature of preventing the spread of illness. Unfortunately this can mean that, on colder or windy days, our learning environments can feel a bit chiller than normal. Please can you ensure your children are coming to school with a warm jumper or jacket.
The buzz amongst the children has definitely been focussed on the up coming DISCO! There are a couple of students who make a bee-line for me every day to give me an update on the number of sleeps left! It's so great to have this to look forward to. A massive thank you in advance to our PTG and staff team for making this happen.
Winter Sports Day tomorrow is the first time in a VERY long time that we've been able to gather as a Kāhui Ako (Community of Schools) and enjoy sports together. It is a time for learners to try something new in a non-threatening way and maybe discover an interest in a new sport. I'm excited to see the Silverdale Teams representing us so well tomorrow. I am always really proud of the attitude, team work and mahi tahi shown by our school!
A reminder: we really value hearing from our community. Your voice is important to us! If you would like to come in a chat about anything or simply hear about our school's values and direction - please feel free to email me and we'll sort a time for a catch up.
Michael Harrop
Principal
Upcoming Dates:
Year 5 / 6 Winter Sports Day - Thursday 26 May
Catch up PhotoLife Session - Friday 27 May
Out of Zone Applications Close - Friday 27 May
School Disco - Thursday 2 June
Arbor Day Trip - Friday 3 June
Queen's Birthday Holiday - Monday 6 June
PTG Meeting - Tuesday 7 June
Year 3 / 4 Tabloid Sports Day - Thursday 16 June
Matariki National Holiday - Friday 24 June
Teacher Only Day - Monday 27 June
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Whānau Hui invitation - NEW DATE
NEW DATE - WEDNESDAY 8 JUNE. 3.30 - 4.40pm. An open opportunity to share your views on continuing the growth of our Māori learners.
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Pass It Forward Programme
We would like to thank the 'Tania Dalton Foundation' and 'Pass It Forward Programme' for the two boxes of sports balls donated to our school on Monday.
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'Animals' - Classroom Item, Room 2
In Room 2 we have been learning about animals. We found out that fish, birds, insects, reptiles, and mammals are all animals. For some of us, it was quite shocking to find out that humans are animals too.
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Fish - Classroom Item, Room 1
The children in Room 1 had an amazing time learning about fish last week.
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Milo Friday Fundraiser is back every Friday Morning this Term
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 and will available this term from the student kitchen window between 8.30-8.50am.
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South East Hamilton Schools' Winter Sports Day
This Thursday our senior school students will be participating in South East Hamilton Schools' Winter Sports Day.
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Triennial School Board Elections 7th September 2022
Have you ever thought about standing to be on the Board of Trustees? You should receive nomination forms by Friday,15th July. Nominations will close at noon on Friday, 5th August.
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Additional Clothing in your Child's School Bag..
With all this wet weather it is more important than ever that you please ensure you have a change of clothing packed in your child's school bag each day.
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Reminder - Queen's Birthday Weekend....
School will be closed on Monday, 6th June
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Parent Teacher Group News
Next meeting date is Tuesday, 7th June at 7.00pm. 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. Coming up this term we have:
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Shrek the Musical
Based on the The Academy Award-winning animated film Shrek, the hilarious story of everyone's favourite ogre will be brought to life on stage at Clarence Street Theatre, Hamilton from 19th to 23rd July (during the next school holidays)
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Yummy Apple Stickers and Sports Equipment
The Yummy sticker promotion is on again for 2022, time to get crunching and collecting those stickers. The Yummy Fruit Company are excited to be celebrating their 25th anniversary of running this promotion for schools.
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School Banking is Back!
We are so excited to have restarted our school banking programme again in Term 2! It's such a great way for students to learn about saving. After a few months of uncertainty with Covid levels it's great to be back in our school communities.
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Out of Zone Enrolments
Our next ballot will be held on Monday, 30th May. The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, 27th May.
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Support Silverdale Normal School and purchase your 2022 Entertainment Membership from us
Up until 31st May when you purchase a Single City Membership, you can choose between a BONUS $20 Sephora or Farmers eGift Card. Should you purchase a Multi City or a Multi City Plus Membership, you can choose between a BONUS $40 Sephora or Farmers eGift Card.
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