Welcome

Our senior students are enjoying the fun and adventure of their intermediate camp experience at Makahika. This experience always takes our 11-13 year olds out of their comfort zone in many ways. It is wonderful to have such a caring and kind group of adults taking good care of them. We will share some photos in coming weeks. 

Learning

Challenges with the structure of the Maths Curriculum

One of the challenges we are facing this year is that the updated curriculum content for Maths is structured with the assumption that all learners of the same year level will be able to learn at the same pace. We (and you) know this not to be the case. I want to thank our teachers and teacher aides who are needing to make adaptations in the same way they normally do - but within a pretty inflexible structure. You may find this press release about this context to be interesting - https://hail.to/new-zealand-principals-federation/article/mZyA5V2. 

Second hand Mirror

We are looking for a mirror about the size of an A3 piece of paper, or similar. If anyone has an old one at home they are looking to re-home, please consider donating it to us. It can be dropped to the school office.

School Notices and Events

PSL AGM 

The PSL AGM will be held on Tuesday 25 March at 7:00pm  in the SFdS Staffroom. We would love as many families as possible to attend the PSL AGM. Whether you’re new to SFdS or been at the school for a while - come along to see what goes on and join us for the AGM. 

The AGM is a great time to join our fantastic committee. We welcome nominations to all positions of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and Grants Coordinator. 

Please let us know if there are any items that you would like included in the AGM agenda. The AGM will be followed immediately by the PSL March meeting where we will be organizing the events for the rest of the year! 

Email us for further information or if you have any questions at psl.sfds@gmail.com  

What is the PSL?

The SFDS Parent School Link (PSL) is a group of parents and caregivers who support the school and its families through fundraising, social events, and community care.

We organize the legendary SFDS Fair, school discos, Easter raffle, and fun parent nights. We also support families in tough times.

Joining PSL is a fun way to meet other parents, build great connections, and be part of a wonderful community.

PSL Easter Raffle -Coming soon

Keep an eye out for details on this year’s Easter Raffle! We’re mixing things up, including a special mufti day—stay tuned for more info!

School Lunch Orders

We offer four lunch options each week that can be ordered online. Place your orders via the Kindo Shop www.mykindo.co.nz by 9am on the day. (8.30am for Pita Pit) Named orders will be dropped off by lunch time  on the day and can be collected from the school office.

Please ensure you receive a confirmation of your order – it can be quite upsetting if a child thinks they are getting a lunch, and it doesn’t arrive.

Dates to Add to Your Diary

Please also check our SFDS Events Calendar 

Thursday 20 February   

• Camp Makahika

• Tamure (Rm 5) PE Day - Wear PE Gear

• Tarawera (Rm 2) Pe Day - Wear PE Gear

 Friday 21 February   

• Camp Makahika

• 9am - 10am Rm 5&14 Buddy Mass

• Parareka (Rm 8) PE Day - Wear PE Gear

• Wheke (Rm 7) PE day - Wear PE Gear

Monday 24 February

• Rooms 2 and 6 Beach trip - Wear PE Gear

• SFDS Board Hui

Tuesday  25 February  

• Parareka (Rm 8) PE Day - Wear PE Gear

• Pohutukawa (Rm 10) PE Day- Wear PE Gear

• Wheke (Rm 7) PE day - Wear PE Gear

Wednesday 26  February  

• Ranginui - Mountain to Seas - Snorkelling

• Koura (Rm 6) PE Day - Wear PE Gear

• Pohutukawa (Rm 10) PE Day- Wear PE Gear

• Ranginui PE Day - (Rm 12 and 13) Wear PE Gear

Thursday 27 February   

• Technology Ranginui (Yr 7 & 8)

• Tamure (Rm 5) PE Day - Wear PE Gear

• Tarawera (Rm 2) Pe Day - Wear PE Gear

Friday 28 February  

• Curriculum Teacher Only Day - school closed

Monday 3 March

• Life Education all week

• Room 6 Island Bay library visit

Tuesday  4 March

• Life Education all week

• Parareka (Rm 8) PE Day - Wear PE Gear

• Pohutukawa (Rm 10) PE Day- Wear PE Gear

• Wheke (Rm 7) PE day - Wear PE Gear

Wednesday 5 March

• Life Education all week

• Ash Wednesday - Full School Mass

• Koura (Rm 6) PE Day - Wear PE Gear

• Pohutukawa (Rm 10) PE Day- Wear PE Gear

• Ranginui PE Day - (Rm 12 and 13) Wear PE Gear

Thursday 6 March  

• Life Education all week

• Technology Ranginui (Yr 7 & 8)

• Tamure (Rm 5) PE Day - Wear PE Gear

• Tarawera (Rm 2) Pe Day - Wear PE Gear

Friday 7 March  

• Life Education all week

• Rm 6 &10 Buddy Mass

• Parareka (Rm 8) PE Day - Wear PE Gear

• Ranginui PE Day - (Rm 12 and 13) Wear PE Gear

• Wheke (Rm 7) PE day - Wear PE Gear

Monday 10 March  

• Ranginui Surf Trip

• Rooms 5 and 6 Beach trip Wear PE Gear

Tuesday 11 March  

• •  Parareka (Rm 8) PE Day - Wear PE Gear

  •  Pohutukawa (Rm 10) PE Day- Wear PE Gear

  •  Wheke (Rm 7) PE day - Wear PE Gear

Wednesday 12 March  

• Ranginui - Mountains to Sea – Snorkelling Scorching Bay or Owhiro Bay

• Koura (Rm 6) PE Day - Wear PE Gear

• Pohutukawa (Rm 10) PE Day- Wear PE Gear

• Ranginui PE Day - (Rm 12 and 13) Wear PE Gear

Thursday 13 March  

• Technology Ranginui (Yr 7 & 8)

• Tamure (Rm 5) PE Day - Wear PE Gear

• Tarawera (Rm 2) Pe Day - Wear PE Gear

Friday 14 March  

• Rm 7&12 Buddy Mass

• Parareka (Rm 8) PE Day - Wear PE Gear

• Ranginui PE Day - (Rm 12 and 13) Wear PE Gear

• Wheke (Rm 7) PE day - Wear PE Gear