Nga mihi nui ki a koutou katoa – warm greetings to everyone

Is it bullying?

This week in assembly I shared the following poster with the children. We had another go at identifying what bullying was and strategies to use to create boundaries if children were feeling uncomfortable. I reminded the children that telling someone was essential if they felt they were out of their depth in handling a situation with their peers. We can’t help if we don’t know! All staff will listen, as will I, and follow up on anything of concern. Please be mindful that it may take a few days to investigate all sides to the story (as there is always more than one side) and get to the bottom of the facts. I have reminded staff that if it is physical, it must come to me and I will contact parents.

Paid Union Meetings:

Over the last two weeks our teachers have been involved in paid union meetings. We have worked very hard to ensure that the school has been able to remain open in the absence of staff and that your children have been minimally disrupted. The next round of paid union meetings may not be so easy, as the number of meetings on offer will be reduced to one per area. The school will keep you informed well ahead if there is to be disruption to your child’s day.

What are we fighting for?

Teachers and principals have had a consistently raised workload, lack of support for students with additional learning and behavioural needs, and undervaluing of the profession as key issues over the last few years. We have tried to address these issues through previous rounds of negotiations and through work programmes. Although some progress has been achieved, it has been insufficient to address the deep seated and fundamental issues facing our profession. This has led to a crisis in recruitment and retention of teachers and principals.

We thank you for your support in trying to achieve an attractive profession for the future quality of teaching and learning of your tamariki.

Visitors on school grounds:

Please note that anyone (including parents) that visit the school are to sign in at the office. We have a new digital sign in service. Maureen will be more than happy to show you how to use it.

Also, please remember that you MUST sign your child out at the office and give a reason if you are picking them up early.

Stars of the week:

Ka Rawe te mahi (awesome work) to Tyrone Brown who has made exceptional progress in his reading through hard work and determination…and a massive shift in attitude. Ka Pai Tyrone!

Sports:

Swimming Sports results

BOYS

8 Year olds

Freestyle 25m                    1^st Nate Phillips

Freestyle 50m                    1^st Nate Phillips                 2^nd Sione Lafaele

Breaststroke 25m             1^st Nate Phillips

Breaststroke 50m             1^st Nate Phillips                 2^nd Sione Lafaele

9 Year olds

Freestyle 50m                                                                                                                    3^rd Harley Brennan

Backstroke 25m                                                                2^nd Harley Brennan

Backstroke 50m                1^st Harley Brennan

10 Year old

Freestyle 25m                    1^st Sila Lafaele                    2^nd Tyler Phillips

Breaststroke 25m             1^st Sila Lafaele                    2^nd Jack Brennan

Breaststroke 50m             1^st Sila Lafaele

Backstroke 25m                1^st Tyler Phillips

Backstroke 50m                                                                2^nd Tyler Phillips

GIRLS

8year olds

Freestyle 25m                    1^st Reegan Brennan

Freestyle 50m                    1^st Reegan Brennan         2^nd Mareikura Davis         3^rd Grace Martelli

Breaststroke 25m             1^st Reegan Brennan

9 Year olds

Freestyle 25m                                                                    2^nd Marley Day                  3^rd Teagan Guyton

Freestyle 50m                                                                    2^nd Marley Day

Breaststroke 25m             1^st Teagan Guyton

Backstroke 25m                1^st Marley Day

Backstroke 50m                                                                2^nd Marley Day

1^st Overall 8 Year Olds                                    Reegan Brennan / Nate Phillips

1^st Overall 10 year olds                                   Sila Lafaele

SUMMER SPORTS

Y1-3 will be having Tabloid Day

Y4-6 will be playing T-Ball

The day starts at 9:50 Meet and Greet games start at 10:00am

Morning Tea 10:45 – 11:00

Lunch 12:10 – 12:45

Games end 2:00pm

Thanks,

Phil

Calendar:

 Lunch Orders:

No lunches this week because of Easter break.

ALL lunch orders for sports day Thurs 5th April needs to be at the office by tomorrow morning. There will be no Friday lunches on sports week.

Lost Property:

Our lost property pile is huge – remember to come down and check it, it gets cleared over the holidays.

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Nãku i runga i aku mihi ki a koe – Yours with thanks

Richelle McDonald

and our team –Jill, Phil, Susannah, Rachel, Julie, Maureen, Heather, Tina, Mary, Kim, Ross & Stevie.