Newsletter – Wednesday 2 April

Newsletter – Wednesday 2 April

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 Freya Goile, Melody Wallace and Louie Wallace who started with us this week.

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday to Cole Hunt, Elaina Conaglen, Ava Wewege, Zayn Flewellen, Ryan Ha, Ocean Morales, Ellen Wang, Flynn Gibbs, Xane Eckhardt and Zihao Huang. 

PTA Colour Rush Fundraiser Winners

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our recent fundraising effort. We were able to raise a total of $13,626. Thank you to our incredible community who made our fundraiser such a success.

Most money raised:

1st – Hudson Clough

2nd – Robert du Preez 

3rd – Ava Howard

Team that raised the most money – Team Kiwi, Year 2, wins extra play time.

Classroom that raised the most money – Room 21, wins a pizza lunch.

Year 5 Sleepover

Last week, our Year 5 students embarked on a special adventure: a sleepover at school. This experience was designed to prepare them for the excitement of Year 6 camp next year, offering a gentle introduction to sleeping away from home. The children slept in their classrooms, with their teachers providing wonderful support throughout the night. During the day, they participated in outdoor education activities, learning valuable skills like first aid, teamwork, and Morse code. A huge thank you to the wonderful teachers for their incredible hard mahi and effort in organising and running this memorable Year 5 Sleepover. Your time, energy, and care created a truly fantastic experience for our students.

Year 6 Camp

Last week, our Year 6 students enjoyed an unforgettable camp experience at Shakespear Regional Park. With two groups attending – one from Monday to Wednesday and the other from Wednesday to Friday – all children participated in a dynamic 3-day program. In small groups, they engaged in diverse activities designed to build self-confidence, foster new skills and friendships, overcome challenges, set goals, and simply enjoy the outdoors. We extend our sincere gratitude to all the parent helpers who contributed throughout the week. Your invaluable assistance ensured the success of many activities. A massive thank you is also due to our dedicated Year 6 teachers, led by Sarah Betts, for their exceptional hard mahi in organising this camp. The extensive planning, which began last year, reflects their commitment to creating a memorable experience for our students. We are immensely grateful for their time and effort. School camps like this create some of the most cherished primary school memories for our children.

Room 18 Camp Writing

5 senses camp – moment in time.

The slow, darkness, eating away everyone’s silence. I could feel my warm sleeping bag keeping me from the freezing cold air. I could see a dim light on the porch outside my cabin. I smelt the wet, stinky smell the swimming togs made from the salty sea water. I could taste the toothpaste that stuck to my teeth and braces.

By Katherine P

I was hot, the sun scorching,sweat trickling down my face. I was going down the hill at lightning speed, I was so close to the end. I could smell fresh grass dancing though the wind as my mountain board flowed down the hill. I tasted a little bit of leaf. I saw grass fields that went on for km. I heard my board racing down the hill.

By Jack L

As we start building our raft I can start to see it coming together. I can taste the sand blowing into my mouth. I can feel the rope in my hands as I tie tight strong knots. I can smell the salty sea. I can hear the waves behind me going crash against the rocks.

By Chloe C

Walking across the slippery rocks hearing the waves crashing.

Seeing the fish swimming by.

Tasting the salty water going in my mouth.

Smelling like fresh fish.

Touching the rustic metal.

By Haydn R

Congratulations

Congratulations Tom Bowater in Room21 competed in the King of the North big motocross champs over the weekend and came 3rd in his class and age group.

Wednesday Challenge – Latest Data

The data is in – congratulations Silverdale School! The number of students walking to school has increased and car use is down from 54% to 44%. Keep it up Silverdale!

Years 3-6 Maths Whizz:

This is an online programme that supports our classroom teaching of mathematics that all students from year 3 to 6 will use. Students will be encouraged to complete set tasks on Maths Whizz both in class and at they can also work on these at home. Payment is made through Kindo: https://shop.kindo.co.nz/app/login  

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Community Notices

Kindo Lunch Orders – Term 1 Rewards Campaign

Every parent who orders an ezlunch goes into a weekly draw to win $100 Kindo Credit for themselves AND $100 for your school. Starts Monday 10 February 2025 and runs through to Friday 11 April 2025.

Plus, all orders automatically enter the Grand Prize Draw for a $1,000 JB Hi-Fi Voucher + $500 for their school!

 Thank you to JB Hi-Fi for making our Grand Prize rewards possible!