Term 3 | Week 3 | 2022

Kia Ora e te whanau, 

We have hit the ground running this term and there is a great vibe throughout our classes with learning and engagement. Our inquiry so far has sparked wonderings which will be investigated throughout the term and action plans which align to our students’ findings. Our Whanau Kowhai are exploring their commitment to the whenua ‘land’ through the lense of ‘When Papatuanuku thrives, we thrive.’ They are learning about the Woodlands Park School Care Code through our values, in particular Kaitiakitanga (as guardians of our beautiful environment which includes our trees, plants, people, buildings as well as birds and bugs)! Room 4 have collected little soy sauce containers in our playground and after researching that these would take 400 years to break down in landfill, are now ready to take action to stop these coming into our school - they are seeking alternative ways to enjoy soy sauce on their sushi :). They are also looking forward to a trip to the refuse station soon!

Whanau Pohutukawa are inquiring about ‘No place like home’; and learning how to uncover how they can replicate the nutrient cycle when dealing with food waste at home and at school. They will be visiting Arataki soon and take part in a nature trail experience. They will look at native birds, invertebrates, adaption, plant identification, traditional use of the forest, the legacy of logging, stratification, forest succession and a lot more! 

Whanau Harakeke are inquiring into their connection with the land to support and enhance their wellbeing as well as understanding that lots of people doing small things can contribute significantly to looking after our environment. 

Book week is is in full swing as we celebrate our love of books and authors. We have guest readers, authors and our annual character parade dress up day this Friday! Kate has been very busy in the library with book sales and a huge thank you to our parent volunteers who have been helping in this space! 

We have been in partnership with ERO (Education Review Office) since 2020 and were part of the national survey response research that was published late 2020 following lock downs. We have continued our journey under New Zealand’s new review model - Te Ara Huarau. This model works to achieve equity and excellence by engaging culturally and contextually responsive, participatory and collaborative evaluation for improvement; and working and learning together to evaluate, build evaluation capacity and support in continuous improvement in outcomes for all learners. 

We have been analysing our mid-year assessment results (from mid year last year where applicable and also progress data  from term 1) across the school. We are tracking extremely well with 99% of students in Whanau Kowhai making progress in Reading, Writing and Maths and Whanau Pohutukawa and Harakeke also making accelerated progress in these areas. Please remember that if you have questions or concerns about your child’s progress please do make contact with your child’s teacher. 

Just a reminder that this coming Monday is a Teacher Only Day with the next day scheduled for the 12 September. These days are allocated to support teacher work load/Professional development/assessment (as per the Primary Teachers Collective Agreement - The Accord). There will be no further teacher only days this year. 

Have an awesome week! 

Ngā mihi, 

Nardz Stephenson 

Principal 

I am proud to announce that we are taking Enrolments now for Term 3, 2022. Rhythm n Steps will bring Lunchtime Dance Classes into the school again.

For the parent who just can not get their child to after school/weekend dance classes, or for the parent with multiple children the logistics of being here and there at the same time just does not work!  With the cost of living going up this is the ideal way to give your child their dance class without having to do any extra travel. We have done the work for you and brought

 DANCE TO YOUR CHILD IN SCHOOL!!!

The classes are designed for beginners of all ages, boys and girls.

Tuesday Lunchtimes JAZZ is taught, the children bring their lunch and water bottle to the hall, and get a 45 minute dance class.  

The cost of this is $135 per term.

Secure your child’s place now by going online to www.rhythmnsteps.co.nz and filling out the online enrolment form.

Your online enrolment will be acknowledged with more information.  

We have a limited number for the class so please make sure you send your online enrolment form today to secure your child’s place for Term 3, 2022.

         The school office DO NOT handle enrolment, so please do not ask them.

If you have any questions what so ever feel free to email me at rnsteps@xtra.co.nz or give me a call on 0274 732861. 
I am happy to answer any questions.

I look forward meeting you and your lovely children and watching them develop in the beautiful world of dance.

Helen Anderson - Director
200 West Coast Road, Glen Eden.

DRAMA, SPEECH, AND SELF-CONFIDENCE CLASSES

Marrzipan Drama is now accepting new enrolments for term 3! They will be running awesome classes at our school that focus on using drama skills to teach self-confidence. Marrzipan plays fun and engaging games, and the students perform a play at the end of the term to parents and friends. Get in touch with Manon to come along for a trial class, to sign up for the term, or to have a chat about how Marrzipan classes can benefit your child's development. Contact Manon on 0273673334 or email auckland@marrzipandrama.co.nz