It's great to be back at LWG working mornings (at this stage). One observation I made on Monday was how caring and empathetic our learners are. A number of children came up to me and were genuinely interested in how I was. This is a key indicator that a positive school culture based on our values is alive here at Lemonwood Grove.

Did you know that we currently have three amazing learning assistants?

This term we have several programmes running to support the hauora (health) of our learners.

We are already starting to plan for 2019. If you know of any families who are intending to enrol their child(ren) at Lemonwood Grove either in term 4 or next year year, can you please get them to contact Sarah: office@lemonwoodgrove.school.nz.

Last term we were very fortunate to be gifted further safety vests for our learners.

At the end of this term we will welcome a team of reviewers from the Education Review Office (E.R.O).

A charter sets the direction for a school and identifies the priorities the board expects the principal to be leading. The charter is also the key-planning document for our school. It includes strategic aims and annual plans.

The support we are getting from our local community is amazing.

We would like to welcome our new learners Aarush, Leeroy, Alexia-Charlie, Maheedi, Sean, Jazel, Kayden, April, Riley, Zakaiah and their families to Lemonwood Grove School. We will be formally welcoming learners and whanau who have joined us over recent weeks to our Mihi Whakatau tomorrow @ 9:15am in the hall. We would appreciate the support of our existing families (tangata whenua). Kai will be served after the Mihi Whakatau.

Please let Jen or Nick know if you are able to support our road patrollers on a regular basis - full training will be provided!

Each newsletter we will provide an explanation of some of the words and phrases that we use here at LWG. This week: KAI and CONNECT breaks.

Just a reminder that our staff are available to chat to you informally from 8:30-8:55am and then 3:00- 3:15pm each day, apart from Tuesday when we have Professional Development.

The University of Canterbury is offering your child the opportunity to participate in the Great KIWI English, Mathematics and Science Competitions.

Just a reminder that the speed limit on East Maddisons Road has now been reduced to 60km/h following a recent speed limit review.

We have recently updated our A - Z Information Book.

Thank you to Pip Calder and Jimmy Handcock from Regal Electrical who have sponsored our Vistab.

During the year your child/ren will be participating in a number of experiences that you may be required to pay for.

Support Lemonwood Grove School and you’ll be rewarded!

Please see the following community notices.

ASB School Donation Voucher.

Hooked Fish & Chips are delighted to now offer Lemonwood Grove the option for a Fish & Chip lunch every Thursday, via the lunch online website. Options include fish and chips, hotdogs and chips, fish salad and potato fritters, coleslaw and *gluten free options (*trace elements). Priced around $6-$7 for the kids (or there’s some adult options too for $11-$12). Order and pay online before 9am on Thursday’s and we will deliver at lunch time.