TNIS Panui Wiki 1, Wā Kura 2 2022
Te Kura Waenga Whakangungu O Takapuna
Important Dates
Term 2
Week 1
04/05 - Goal Setting Conversations ONLINE, 3:30pm - 8:30pm
Week 2 NZ Sign Language Week
10/05 - Meet the Principal, 6pm (onsite)
11/05 - Fono, 6pm (POSTPONED TO THURSDAY 2 JUNE)
Week 3 Bullying - Free NZ Week
17/05 - Whānau Hui, 6pm
19/05 - Meet the Principal, 7pm (online)
20/05 - Pink Shirt Day
Week 5
02/06 - Fono, 6pm
Term Dates 2022
Term One
Tuesday 1 February - Thursday 14 April
Term Two
Monday 2 May - Friday 8 July
Term Three
Monday 25 July - Friday 30 September
Term Four
Monday 17 October - Thursday 15 December
Teacher Only Days
- Friday 3 June
- Monday 29 August
- Tuesday 30 August
Tumuaki Kōrero
Kia ora e te whānau,
Welcome to Term 2 and we hope you had a relaxing holiday. It was wonderful to be welcomed to TNIS by our learners and staff on Monday. I am very excited and privileged to be leading TNIS and working with our learners, staff and community to create opportunities for our students to reach their true potential.
Some initial thoughts from my first two days are:
How engaged and enthusiastic learners are in their classrooms.
How welcoming and kind all learners and staff are.
The dedication and passion of the teaching staff to ensure high-quality programmes.
The spacious and wonderfully maintained fields and gardens.
Finally, a huge Thank You to Kate Surgison (Acting Principal) and Sandy Harford for the exceptional job they did in Term 1 leading the school during the various challenges of omicron ensuring a very successful start to the school year.
I look forward to meeting many of you in the coming weeks and forming strong and meaningful connections with the wider community.
“He waka eke noa - We are all in this together”
Zane Wilson
Welcome To Our New Staff
WEEKLY FOCUS
Hononga - Connection
Wananga - Effective Learning Interactions
Goal Setting Conversations - Tomorrow, Wednesday 4 May
On Wednesday evening of the first week of Term 2, you will have the opportunity to join your child and their kaiako (teacher) in an online Goal Setting Conversation.
For Learners, Goal Setting Conversations are for:
hearing about strengths and gaps in learning and sharing these with parents/caregivers
identifying and sharing learning goals with parents/caregivers
discussing how successfully the learner is meeting the TNIS expectations (e.g.homework, key competencies and PYP Learner Attributes)
For Parents and Caregivers, Goal Setting Conversations are for:
accessing and discussing information about the child’s strengths and gaps, with parents and caregivers
accessing and discussing learning goals
accessing and discussing information relating to TNIS expectations (e.g.homework, key competencies and PYP Learner Attributes)
Please follow this link and use this code: 5ww25 to make your booking.
The online meeting link has already been shared by your child's teacher.
Kaiako and ākonga (learners) are looking forward to sharing their learning aspirations with you.
SCHOOL NEWS AND INFORMATION
Uniform Reminder
This term we are at Orange setting. Learners are now wearing their full school uniform to and from school. At Orange, they change into and out of their PE uniform at school. It has been great to see our learners proudly wearing their uniforms correctly.
In particular, we would appreciate your support in checking that your child is wearing:
- PLAIN BLACK SHOES (these may have a white sole but no other white or coloured logos or markings).
- navy blue or black socks (no other colours). These can be any length.
The uniform guidelines are set out below and are also available on our school website.
School Uniform Guidelines:
Learners ensure that they:
- wear their uniform correctly and with pride.
- bring their PE uniform to school for PE, Fitness and sports practices.
- wear shoes that are plain black - any logos must be black (not white or any other colour).
- All black trainers with white soles are acceptable.
- wear navy blue or black socks (no other colours). These can be any length.
- wear the TNIS school jacket during the school day but have the option to wear their own jacket to and from school (not non-uniform sweatshirts or hoodies).
- wear their full school uniform to and from school each day.
- always tie their shoulder-length or longer hair up.
- wear small plain earrings if they wish. Other jewellery of religious or cultural significance is allowed on a case-by-case basis with the permission of a Deputy Principal.
- wear the navy school bucket hat or cap every time they go outside in Term 1 and Term 4. (No other hats please).
TNIS Wellbeing Parent Portal - Week 1 UPDATE
REMINDERS
Arrival and Leaving School Grounds
Ideally, learners should arrive at school no earlier than 8am and by 8:30am. They must leave the school grounds by 3:15pm unless they are taking part in an extra-curricular activity. Staff are unable to provide supervision for learners before 8am or after 3:15pm.
Boostrix and HPV Immunisartons
Highest Needs Review - Public Consultation
The Ministry of Education (MOE) is reviewing support for children and young people with the highest level of learning support need.
The vision for the Highest Needs Review is that children and young people with the highest learning support needs get the right support, at the right time, for as long as they need it.
The MOE would like to hear from a range of people to support the development of options and solutions to address barriers to education experienced by children and young people with the highest needs. These people include:
- Families, children and young people
- Whānau, hapū and iwi Māori
- Educators and support workers from early childhood to secondary settings and across English and Māori mediums, alternative, and specialist settings
- Peak bodies, advocacy groups, parent/caregiver groups, community groups and non-government organisations
- Professionals and specialists working in a range of settings including education, health, disability, and Oranga Tamariki settings
- Ministry of Education National and Regional Office teams
For further information, please follow the Highest Needs Review link embedded below.
To make a submission, please go to this webpage.
Itinerant Music Lessons
Please note that the U shop is open for two days in the second week of the school holidays:
Thursday, 28th April: 3.00pm – 6.00pm
Saturday, 30th April: 10.00am – 2.00pm
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School Fundraising
COMMUNITY NEWS
Music Education Centre
“Do you want your child to learn a musical instrument but find it difficult to make time after school? Convenient Music lessons available here at school.
The Music Education Centre offers students specialist instrumental music lessons here on the school grounds each week. Lessons are suitable for all students and can be arranged directly with the Music Education Centre.
Please follow the link - https://forms.gle/V6nDkeG8TEovt2GA7 to find out more information about lesson fees and to enrol your child.
There are limited spaces still available for new students to start in Term Two. If you have any other questions about the programme, it is best to contact the Music Education Centre directly on 0800 89 39 39.
Contact Us
Email: office@tnis.school.nz
Website: tnis.school.nz
Location: 26 Northcote Road, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand
Phone: 09 489 3940