Tuesday 18 August – FREE Online Safety Filter for all Students

SILVERDALE SCHOOL

School Newsletter

Learn to Journey – Journey to Learn

Ako ki te Haere – Haere ki te Ako

Tuesday 18 August

FREE Safety Filter for all Students
Parents can set up the filter on their child’s learning devices from home. Clear instructions on how to do this can be found at switchonsafety.co.nz.

The free N4L safety filter (by global cyber-security leader, Akamai) blocks websites containing known cyber threats like phishing scams, malicious content and viruses, while also protecting children from content inappropriate for young eyes (like adult sites).

Please remember that technology is not a silver bullet and the filter is best used in combination with Netsafe’s online parent safety toolkit.

Cameron Lockie

Tumuāki/Principal

Photolife

Save the date.

Its that time of year again. Photolife is coming. Class and sibling Photo’s will be Tuesday 1 September and Wednesday 2 September. Team Photo’s will be Thursday 3 September.

More information to come regarding sibling forms.

PTA NEWS

Quiz Night Saturday 5 September

Quiz Night FAQs

Do I have to be good at quizzes to go to Quiz Night?

Absolutely NOT! Quiz night is just an excuse to get out the house and have a fun time without kids around.

How many people do we need for a team?

Teams of 4 and Teams of 8 are encouraged to register. However, if you want to participate and need help organising a team, just email us at silverdalepta@gmail.com and we can help you out.

Do teams dress up?

Yes, teams dress up. We will even have a prize for best dressed…however, this is not a requirement! Feel free to just come as you are.

Do we need cash, or can we bring cards?

We will have one Eftpos machine site, but bring cash to keep the lines shorter, get your drinks faster and be able to join in on some games and raffles.

CREDIT CARDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

What can I buy at Quiz Night?

Drinks: Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase.

Food: Teams will be given the opportunity to buy pizzas from Northern Union which will be delivered on site. Teams are also encouraged to bring nibbles for their table.

Hampers and games: We’ll have some awesome hampers to raffle off and some games to keep you entertained throughout.

Where does Quiz Night take place?

The Silverdale School Hall.

Country Show Day Thank You Certificate Competition

We are on the hunt for a new certificate that we can use as a thank you to all the wonderful sponsors of Country Show Day. Below are some examples from the awesome entries we received over the last three years.

The winner will receive a $50 Toyworld voucher!

Here is what you need to know:

Picture needs to be drawn on an A4 sheet of paper
Must include the wording ‘Thank you for supporting Silverdale School – Country Show Day 2020’
A scan of your design needs to be submitted to the PTA email address (silverdalepta@gmail.com) by August 28th. The original hard copy is to be submitted when the school re-opens (by August 31st at the latest – we will update this if level 3 is extended)
Must be the child’s own artwork – parents can help with writing the words for our younger students.

Silverdale School

Platinum Sponsors

Silverdale School Flippa Ball, Sunday August 9th

The Silver Fins played the Silverdale Strikers tonight. The entire team once again played an outstanding game, demonstrating solid passing and good decision making. A few midfielders Jack, Julian and Morgan were on hand to support Alice Bauld, our star Striker, and proved successful at putting away some goals. Our defence and attack were put to the test a few times, but overall the opposition, while strong in parts, were no match for the defence of Blake, Jamie, Alissa, and Zack, the majority of whom, along with the rest of the team, have been playing together for three seasons now. This experience was evident when at final whistle the Fins scored a landslide victory of 12-0. Goals: Alice Bauld 5, Jack Wooller 2 (his first goals after only recently joining the team), Morgan Lusher 3, Julian Beall 2. Player of the Day this week went to Morgan Lusher (pictured). Morgan demonstrated superb accuracy and confidence in her shooting, actively participating in all areas of play, and overall was a valuable participant helping to bring it home! Well done Morgan, and congratulations team.