Supporting Our School Families 

As many of you know, the recent flooding has affected several of our school families. During this challenging time, we would love to come together as a community and support those who need it most.

We are starting a Meal Train and are asking for:

• Easy heat-and-eat meals (suitable for families of 4)
• Baking or pre packed snacks for school lunches

Silver trays are available at the school office for meals.
If possible, please avoid using dishes that need to be returned, as this can add extra complications for families already managing a difficult time.

If you are able to make a meal or provide baking, please email the school office at office@sfds.school.nz. This will help us coordinate support and avoid receiving a large amount of meals or baking all at once.

If you — or someone you know in our school community — has been affected by the floods and may be too shy or unsure about reaching out, please let the office know. We are more than happy to get in touch with them privately and offer support where it's needed.

Our school community is always strongest when we support one another. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity — it truly makes a difference. 

Learning Conferences

On Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th May we will hold our Learning Conferences for you and your whānau. During this time your child's kaiako will discuss their learning goals, how we can support them on their learning journey and their general wellbeing. We encourage you to bring your child to the conference to celebrate their learning and to be a part of their next learning steps.

Learning conference will be approximately 15 minutes long, with the first time at 2:30pm. We will be closing school at 2pm on both days. Please arrange for an early pick up for your tamariki on these days.

See our booking form on HERO. There are limited time slots so please book your time in as soon as possible. If you are having issues booking, please see Fran or Suzanne in the office.

Message From Inspire Photography 

We would like to invite you all to view your pictures at Inspire Photography's online ordering site. This gallery and ordering system is live and working as of now. 

The fundraising period for this gallery will finish at Midnight Thursday 30th April. Any orders placed and paid for by this date aim to be dropped off at your school by the Friday 15th May.

Orders to be posted will be processed at the same time as the prints that are to be returned to the School. Digital files are purchased as is and retouching requests may incur fees.

Please check your child’s name is spelled correctly and let us know before the fundraising period finishes if an amendment is needed

Please also take the time to check your order confirmation email and get in touch if you are unsure that you wanted to order does not match what you have entered on your order.

Incorrectly-ordered prints can not be swapped or reimbursed.

The gallery will remain live and online for up to 12 months after the main ordering period closes, postage and packing fees may also apply as drop off at the School is not available with late orders. The centre does not receive any fundraising percentage on sales and payments made after the main ordering period finishes.

To view and order your photographs:

• Go to our website at https://www.inspirephotocart.co.nz

• Log in or create an account. This is an important first step as it should save the passwords you use and should stop you having to re-enter the passcode every time you wish to view the images.

• Enter this access code in the find my photos box: c134a19

• Save the images you would like to purchase to your ‘Favourites’

• Groups code: Save the relevant class groups to your ‘Favourites’. 

• To add group photos to a package, you will need to navigate to the group photo and then click on the group photo package icon.

Late orders will only be available as downloads and laminated group photos.

If you require an alternative method of ordering, have any questions or are having problems ordering, then please feel free to call or email us. The more questions we receive the better we become at informing parents about this process.

Many thanks, The Inspire Team info@inspirephotography.co.nz

Hoods Up Volume Down

We will be recognising the annual Hood Ups Volume Down day on Wednesday 29 April (week 2, term 2). Students are invited to wear a hoody on this day. This is an initiative by Autism New Zealand

Wellington South ANZAC Day Commemoration

You are warmly invited to the Wellington South ANZAC Day Commemoration Service, hosted by the Combined Churches of Island Bay.

Where: Island Bay School
Date: Saturday 25 April
Time: 12:30pm

We have kindly been invited to be involved, by having children place wreaths at the bell tower during the service.

If your child/ren will be around and would like to be involved, please contact the school office on office@sfds.school.nz

An optional short parade will begin from St Hilda’s Church (311 The Parade). Please gather from 12:00pm, with the group departing at 12:15pm to walk to the school.

Light refreshments will be available following the service.