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SILVERDALE SCHOOL

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Learn to Journey – Journey to Learn

Ako ki te Haere – Haere ki te Ako

Newsletter – Wednesday 11 December

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

Welcome

Welcome to Mikayla Cloete who started with us this week. Our current roll is 788.

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday to Niall Haworth, Lorelei Peat, Lexis Paranihi, Alex Stevens, Freya Bakhshov, Thomas Wright, Felicity Whitaker, Ryan Yu, Robert du Preez, Josiah Stevens, Rhys Renton, Isabella Shaw, Raegan Hunt, Jude Lee and Eloise Belsha.

Dates

Year 6 Leavers Assembly – Thursday 11 December 9.30 am. Year 6 Parents welcome.

Reports emailed to parents/caregivers – Friday 13 December

Staff Farewell Assembly – Thursday 19 December 9.00am. Parents are welcome.

School finishes – Thursday 19 December 3.00 pm

Farewell Assembly

We will be having a farewell assembly for staff who are leaving us at the end of the year. This assembly will take place on Thursday 19 December at 9.00am in the school hall. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The staff who are leaving us are:

Tina Branks – Office Administrator, going to Glenfield Primary School.
Steph Kennedy – Classroom teacher, going to Ahutoetoe School.
Lindsay Bryce – Classroom teacher, going to Ahutoetoe School.
Sarah Summers – Classroom teacher.
Khalla Herrick – Learning Assistant, going to complete a Graduate Diploma in Teaching.
Chef Jo – Garden to Table Specialist

Term 1 2025

Term 1 2025 starts on Monday 10 February. Children will go straight to their classrooms.

Principal Awards

Congratulations to our principal award winners from last week.

KERI Awards

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

	Te Ōhanga	Kiwi	Pūkeko	Tūi
Kindness/Atawhai	Harper	Cameron	Eli	Elthaf
Excellence/Hiranga	Pippa	Matt	Alice	Salma
Respect/Whakaute	Abby	Asher	Vinisha	Salma
Integrity/Ngāku pono	Mason	Larsen	Jaxon	Elthaf

Assembly Presenters

Congratulations to our assembly presenters.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Sammy Hart, Gold, Grace Hart, Silver and Jude Lee, Bronze, medal winners in Most Improved 2024 in Maths-Whizz.

2024 End of Year Reports

Reports will be emailed home on Friday 13 December. Please check your spam folder if you do not receive your child’s report. Attached to the newsletter is “How to read your child’s End of Year Achievement Report?” document.

Silverdale School has a job opportunity for 2025

We have a School Office Administrator Job Vacancy. Attached is the Silverdale School Office Administrator Job Ad. Any questions please contact Cameron at school, cameronlockie@silverdaleprimary.school.nz or call 09 4265510

Silverdale School Office Administrator

Are you passionate about supporting a thriving school community? Do you have exceptional organisational skills and a welcoming personality? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Silverdale School is a vibrant and forward-thinking primary school. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced School Office Administrator to join our friendly and supportive team. Start date Monday 3 February 2025. Hours to be confirmed with the successful candidate.

About the Role:

As the first point of contact for our school, you will play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and efficient environment for students, staff, and visitors. Your responsibilities will include:

Reception and Administration:

Welcoming visitors and answering inquiries in person and over the phone.
Managing school communications, including emails, newsletters, and notices.
Maintaining student records and databases.
Assisting with enrolment processes.
Providing administrative support to the Principal and staff.

Finance and Accounts:

Assisting with processing invoices and payments.
Assisting with school accounts and budgets.
Assisting with fundraising activities.

Health and Safety:

Assisting in maintaining accurate records of student attendance and absences.
Assisting with first aid and emergency procedures.
Ensuring the school office is a safe and welcoming environment.

Skills and Experience:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organisational and administrative skills.
Proficiency in Google’s suite of online productivity tools and student management systems.
Experience in a school environment is preferred but not essential.
A commitment to the school’s values and a passion for supporting student learning.
Knowledge of te reo Māori me ōna tikanga is an advantage.

Benefits:

Be part of a supportive and collaborative team.
Make a positive contribution to the school community.
Ongoing professional development opportunities.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience to Cameron Lockie, Silverdale School Principal, cameronlockie@silverdaleprimary.school.nz by Friday 20 December 2024.

We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.

Silverdale School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students and staff. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Cameron Lockie

Tumuāki/Principal

Hat orders via Kindo

The office runs a report at 9.30am each morning for hat orders. These are then labelled for the child and given to the teacher to hand out. Hats can also be ordered directly with the uniform shop.