Wednesday 19 May Silverdale School Newsletter

Wednesday 19 May 2021

Kia ora, Talofa, Malo e leleli, Kia orana, Fakalofa lahi Atu, Taloha Ni, Ni sa bula, 你好, Namaste, 안녕하세요, Hola. 

Welcome 

Welcome to Anders Parker, Nixon Holtom and Ishaan Singh. Our current roll is 833.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to Leo Southam, Chelsea O’Connell, Molina Vaea, Nathan Cilliers, Lachlan Sheehan, Seth Connell, Chane Boshoff, Ziyee Zhu, Jamie Bycroft, Jaxon Garrity, Peyton Grobler, Jakob Nguyen, Kayla White and Devon Metzger-Feki.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Miss Sarah Betts and Mr Ben Goldsmith on the birth of their son, Harvey on Thursday 13 May both mother and son are doing great.

Mother’s Morning or Significant Females

Thank you to everyone who came along to school last week for Mother’s Morning or Significant Females. It was a great morning and everyone had a great time.

Board of Trustees (BOT)

Our next BOT hui (meeting) is on Monday 24 May at 7.00pm in the staffroom. Everyone is welcome to attend. Next year there will be elections to selected 5 parents to be part of BOT. If you are interested in becoming a BOT member  please read the information below and come along to our next hui on Monday 24 May. Any questions please contact me at school.

‘What does a member of Silverdale School Board of Trustees do?’

 The Board of Trustees (BOT) are elected by the parent community of the school every three years (if an election is required).

• We have 5 parent elected trustees, one staff elected trustee and the Principal
• The Board governs the school and emphasises strategic leadership rather than administrative detail.
•  The Boards main focus is student achievement.
•  In consultation with the Principal, set strategic directions and long term goals
• Monitor financial management and approve the budget.
• Approve major policies and programme initiatives.
• Ensure the Board is compliant with its legal requirements.
• Act as a good employer
• Attend Professional Development courses and the NZSTA (New Zealand School Trustees Association) Conference.
•  Confidentiality is paramount, at all times
• No comments on Social Media regarding the school or BOT

 Qualities of a Silverdale School Board member:

• Kindness – Atawhai
• Excellence – Hiranga
• Respect – Whakaute
•  Integrity – Ngākau pono
• Genuine interest
• Professionalism
• Honesty
• Team player
• Willingness to learn

Book Character Parade – Friday 21 May

Our annual Book Character Parade is on Friday 21 May in the hall. Students take part in a parade dressed up as a favourite book character. All are welcome to attend.

For the Year 0-2 classes the Book Character Parade will take place in the hall at 9.10am.

For the Year 3-4 classes the Book Character Parade will take place in the hall at 10.10am. 

For the Year 5-6 classes the Book Character Parade will take place in the hall at 11.30am.

Pink Shirt Day

On Monday we had a mufti day for Pink Shirt Day. Pink Shirt Day is to raise awareness for anti bullying. At Silverdale School we are big on anti bullying and believe bullying is not right. 

We were a sea of pink on Monday as lots of children and staff wore pink shirts. Pink Shirt Day is celebrated annually around the globe, Pink Shirt Day began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying, after a peer was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. In Aotearoa, Pink Shirt Day works to create schools, workplaces, communities and whānau where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. our beautiful Aotearoa.

Fun Run

On Monday 17 May in conjunction with Pink Shirt Day, we held our annual Whole School Fun Run.  Students were encouraged to wear as much pink as they can find and a gold coin donation to support Pink Shirt Day and their anti bullying campaign.

Year 0-2  fun run was around the school field completing two laps.

Year 3-4 fun run was around a shorter course around Millwater Parkway.

Year 5-6 fun run was around the longer course around Millwater Parkway.

A massive thanks to David Kayes who helped organise the event along with Donna Kitching and Nick Bateman. The majority of the school wore pink and participated in the fun run and had a great time. Even the teachers had a race!

Thank you to everyone who came along to support our runners.

Year 6 at Camp Adair

In term 3 we have planned for our Year 6 students to attend a camp at Camp Adair, Hunua. The date for camp is Wednesday 18 August to Friday 20 August. An information evening is being held on Wednesday 19 May at 6.30pm – 7.00pm in Room 32/34. The students will participate in a 3 day programme in which various activities will take place in small groups. These activities will provide students with the chance to develop self confidence, learn new skills, develop friendships, face fears, set goals and generally have some good outdoor fun. For many students it will be a time to try something they have never experienced before. The total cost of the camp will be $250. This includes the use of specialist facilities, professional instructors, accommodation, food, activities, equipment and bus transport. 

Principal Awards

Congratulations to all the children who received Principal Awards at last week’s assembly. Also to the children who received Principal Awards at the last assembly last term.

KERI Awards

Well done to the following children who received Caught by KERI awards at Monday’s assembly. 

Sushi Lunch Winners Candy Room 19 and Kian Room 40.

Learning Conservations

On Wednesday 16 June and Thursday 17 June we will be holding our Learning Conversations. 

Times for Learning Conversations are:

Wednesday 16 June 12:30pm – 5:30pm

Thursday 17 June 3:15pm – 6:00pm

On Wednesday 16 June the school will close at 12.00pm, can you please collect your child at this time this is only for Wednesday 16 June. The Stillwater bus will be running from 12pm on this day.

Each learning conversation session lasts for 15 minutes.

For those new to the school this is an opportunity for you to meet with your child’s teacher to discuss progress to date. Children will need to attend the learning conversations.  It is also an opportunity to check out how you can assist your child at home with their learning. You will also be receiving your child’s mid year report.

An interview booking link will be sent out next week. 

Updating School Records

Many thanks to those who have returned the updating school records form.  If you still need to return please change any incorrect details and send back to the school office.  If there is no change it would be appreciated if you could please write “no changes” on the form and send back to the office. 

Thank you for your help.   

Pink Shirt Day at ezlunch and Kindo

Pink Shirt Day is about working together to stop bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusiveness.

At ezlunch and Kindo we’re keen to support Pink Shirt Day. We know many schools use this opportunity to focus on the topic.

The ezlunch supplier at your school has added a Pink themed food item to show support. These will show on your menu for ordering this week for Friday delivery only.

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