Newsletter – Wednesday 30 October

Newsletter – Wednesday 30 October

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. 

Bilingual Class/Akoranga Reorua in 2025

Silverdale School is pleased to announce the establishment of a bilingual Te Reo Māori class commencing in 2025. This initiative reflects our commitment to providing a rich and inclusive learning environment that celebrates Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique cultural heritage. 

Nau mai heke mai e te whānau. Kua tae mai te waka hou ki Te Weiti. Ā te tīmata o te tau 2025, ka whakatū tātou i te waka haurua kia whakaako ai i ā tātou mokopuna i te taha Māori me te taha Pākekā. Mēnā ka hiahia koutou ki te heke mai, ka rēhita mai i tēnei wā.

Class Structure and Curriculum / Te Whakatakotoranga Ākoranga me te Marautanga:

• The class will be led by Matua William, a skilled teacher with experience in Te Reo Māori immersion methodology.
• Instruction will be delivered in Te Reo Māori for 30% to 50% of the school day, fostering an immersive language learning experience.
• The class will follow the New Zealand Curriculum, ensuring students receive a comprehensive education across all subject areas.
• The integration of Te Reo Māori throughout the day will enhance students’ linguistic capabilities and cultural understanding.

Class Composition and Integration / Te  Whakatakotoranga Ākoranga me te Whakauruuru:

• The class will cater to 24 students from Year 5 and Year 6.
• It will be an integral part of Team Tūī, with students participating fully in all team activities.
• Year 6 students enrolled in the bilingual class will join their peers from other Year 6 classes for the school camp in 2025.

Benefits of Bilingual Education / Ngā Huanga o te Mātauranga Reorua:

Research consistently demonstrates the cognitive, academic, and social benefits of bilingualism. Students in this class will:

• Develop strong communication skills in both Te Reo Māori and English.
• Gain a deeper understanding of Māori culture and values.
• Enhance their cognitive flexibility and problem-solving abilities.
• Develop a strong sense of cultural identity and belonging.

Expression of Interest / Heria Mai tō Ngākau Whakapuke:

Current Year 4 and 5 parents interested in enrolling their child in the bilingual Te Reo Māori class are invited to complete an expression of interest form. Further details regarding the application process will be communicated shortly.

We believe this bilingual class will provide a unique and valuable educational opportunity for our students, contributing to the revitalisation of Te Reo Māori and fostering a more inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment for all.

Welcome

Welcome to Sugyani Rajbhandari, Mikaere Ruwhiu, Alice Liu, Eliza Son and Livi Petersen. Our current roll is 788.

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday to Riley Jackson, Ava Howard, Jace Potgieter, Joel Kim, Carter Green, Maia Lay, Vinson Zeng, Benjamin Tuohy, Julz Rasmussen, James Liu, Paris Rozay Te Pairi, Ayaan Pillai and Julie Gong.

I am Hope Gumboot Day

On Friday 1 November, we will be taking a stand for young people’s mental health by participating in Gumboot Friday.

I Am Hope is an incredible organisation that provides free counselling to young Kiwis in need. We are encouraging all children to wear gumboots to school on Friday 1 November and bring in a gold coin donation for I am Hope.

If your child doesn’t have gumboots then they can wear any shoes they like. All children will need to be in school uniform and bring a gold coin donation. Let’s show our support and help stomp out the stigma around mental health!

For more information go to https://www.iamhope.org.nz/

PTA Hui

Our next PTA Hui is on Wednesday 30 October at 7:00pm in the school staffroom, all are welcome.

KERI Awards

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

Principal Award Winners

Congratulations to our principal award winners from last week.

Assembly Presenters

Congratulations to our assembly presenters.

Mobile Phones at At School

Please remind your children who bring mobile phones to school that they must be handed into their classroom teacher at the beginning of the day and then they can collect them at the end of the day.

Hats 

Please make sure that your child has their school hat at school. The wearing of the school hat is compulsory during term 4. Children not wearing a school hat will have to sit in a shaded area during break times.

School Library

The library will be closing on 29 November for all student borrowing.

Please start to return your books in preparation for the end of year stocktake.

Many thanks, Julie

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.

Walking School Bus

Interested in joining a Walking School Bus?

We are looking for families to start up and be a part of routes in the following areas:

-Colonial Drive

-Bartlett Road

-Emell Street

For a Walking School Bus route to work, we require at least two families who have an adult able to supervise the students on the Walking School Bus. The more families that are part of the bus, the more that role is shared – this could mean a parent may only need to do one school drop off a week!

Please contact Alex Franklin if you are able to help run one of the above routes.

alexfranklin@silverdalepriamary.school.nz

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