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Greetings GIS Families
We’re heading into two really busy weeks with a number of school activities that MUST be concluded by the end of term. This means we are still requiring your child to be at school AND on time. At GI School we are intent on ensuring that all regular expectations are met, that your child attends regularly and that we have an interesting programme in place up to Friday 12 December.
Next year, we have additional pressures and expectations put on schools by the Ministry both in terms of compliance and academic programmes. This means that our school programmes will need to be supported from home as well. Think of that as ‘old-fashioned’ homework - for all! Last night at the Board meeting we shared both our student results contrasted against the school goals as well as our draft goals for next year. We will need your support to make some drastic changes (for some) as to how prepared each child is for a long and engaging day at school.
There will be families who we will be directly encouraging to enroll their child / children into the Summer Learning Programme. This daily activity is designed to be self paced and fun. Manaiakalani has research evidence that shows that those who complete the programme have very little if no knowledge loss over summer. Isn’t this what we’d like for our children? We are launching the Creatures and Critters programme on Monday at our regular assembly.
This is the final week we celebrate student writing. Well done Annaleena (Rm 3) and Tama’a (Rm 7). As usual, their writing is on display in the reception area.
Please join us
Parents / Guardians (x2) should be joining us on Thursday night 11 December as we celebrate the completion of the junior phase of school for our Year 8 students
On Friday 12 December we are saying farewell to 3 staff members. Do join us at the Prizegiving assembly starting at 1pm where the acknowledgement of their services to our students will be recognised.
Super important reminders
Have you arranged for your Y6 child to have their own device for learning from the start of 2026?
Family Hampers: Have you returned the DETAILS confirmation slip? Without us having your correct contact details you may miss out on receiving a call to tell you when to collect your family hamper.
Year 8 Graduation and Dinner: Thursday 11 December -Entry by ticket only for x2 student family members
Whole school final assembly Friday 12 December at 1pm
‘Class Party’ Monday 15 December 10:30 - 1:20
Final Day: Tuesday 16 December - closing at 12:30
Well done Rm3 for your attendance efforts this week. You had an average of 99%.
Enjoy a fabulous family weekend!
Jono
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