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Newsletter – Wednesday 07 November

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 Naomi Kim, Tommy Grantham, Makaw Anderson and Yuvraj Sehgal. Our current roll is 792.

Happy Birthday

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

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.

Our Cookie Dough fundraiser has launched! Please head to https://silverdaleschoolcookies.raiseit.co.nz/ to sign up for your own fundraising page so you can start selling (and filling your freezer with delicious cookie dough for the festive season) all funds raised will go towards the passive playground, where children can have a quiet space during break times, to help them regulate their emotions. Once you have a page setup share it with friends and family. After the fundraiser Go Raise It will send you a report of your sales and you can pick up your products and use that report to get them to your supporters.

Thank you to our Newsletter Sponsors

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Community Notices

The Santa Claus Show ‘24

By Tim Bray
Songs by Christine White

1 – 22 December 2024

Created for Ages: 3 – 8

Show Run Time: 60 mins (no interval)

The PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna

Get Ready to Sleigh with Santa’s Play 

Ho ho ho – off we go! Join our hero Kelly on an epic adventure, dashing through the snow, and laughing all the way to the North Pole. Along the way, you’ll find yourself singing, giggling, and embarking on a magical journey as Kelly learns the true sentiment of Christmas.

Bring along your little elves (and even some big ones) for a truly entertaining Christmas show that will fill your souls with jolly holiday cheer.