Kia Ora Ano

What wild weather we are having!

We had an amazing week last week which ended with our whole school hui…we introduced our new values card system and presented values certificates and the Principal's Cup.

At our hui we also had a representative from St Vincent de Paul’s who spoke to all of our learners about their work in our community. They accepted from our SOUL group the very generous donations from our school community. Thank you so much for all of the very kind donations. Love and kindness are never wasted. Love and kindness blesses the one who receives as well as the giver.

Wandering around our classes on Friday afternoon it was exciting to see the exceptional learning programmes happening across our school. Ranginui were engaged in STEM learning – using design thinking through coding M-bots and creating mini design projects (non-digital) and in Tangaroa they were vigorously engaged in gross and fine motor development rotations.

A reminder that mid-year learner reports will be going home in week 9 on Friday 2 July – this is next week. These reports are the basis of our mid-year whanau, ākonga (learner) and kaiako (teacher) hui.

These will be held in the last week of term - Wednesday 7 July and Thursday 8 July between 3-6pm. If you have not yet booked a time you can do this by going to the following website

www.schoolinterviews.co.nz and entering the code zmwsp

Please note that on these days school finishes at 2:30pm.

Next Monday 28 June from 6:00-6:45pm all whanau are invited to come and listen to a presentation about 'Life online' and how you as whanau can support your tamariki to navigate this online space. This will be held in our whare pukupuku (library).

This event was cancelled last term…only those registered will have a seat so if you are intending to come please register by emailing office@sfds.school.nz. These registrations are open until Friday 25 July.

Have a wonderful week and stay warm.

Nga Mihi Nui

Tracy Gundesen

Tumuaki/Principal

Poipoia te Kakano Kia Puawai - Nurture the seed and it will blossom

The PSL AGM was held last Wednesday. At the end of Term 4 2020 Sarina Pratley, Chairperson and Clare Sweetapple, Secretary both stood down from their officerships and were thanked for their service and commitment to SFDS. A special thanks to Richard Peters and Fran Peters for stepping into these roles in the interim. Treasurer Veena Wasoori also stood down at the AGM and was thanked for the service to the school and a new leadership team was elected (see below).

PSL Update

The PSL would like to introduce the new committee members who were elected at the AGM last week:

· Chairperson - Emma Nelson

· Vice Chairperson - Richard Peters

· Treasurer - Maria Nguyen and Victoria Mahony

· Secretary - Dee Sloane

· Grants Co-ordinator - Jen Lofthouse

· Marketing - Fran Peters and Rachael Setter

· Pastoral Care - Jayne Mason and Deborah Jones

UPCOMING EVENTS

We are currently in the process of planning a few events for Terms 3 & 4 (dates TBC)

· The PSL Annual Quiz Night

· Leading up to this we will also be holding an Olympic quiz day for the children at school!

· A craft market for the end of the year!

If you would like to be involved in the planning process and/or running of any of these events please come along to our next meeting or email us. Putting on these types of events requires quite a bit of work so if we have a good number of people helping, you will only have to manage one aspect of the event. We are always keen to have new people come along to our meetings with new ideas and who are wanting to help.

We understand that every family has a busy schedule so if you can’t commit to coming to each month’s meeting that’s okay. Helping out on one or two events each year will make a huge difference, plus your children will like seeing you getting involved! If you can help, email us at psl.sfds@gmail.com, or come along to our next meeting on Tuesday 10 August at 7.30pm in the school staff room.

WEDNESDAY 23 JUNE School Swimming Sports Yrs 4-8

THURSDAY 24 JUNE PSL Disco - tickets on Kindo

MONDAY 28 JUNE Sausage Sizzle $2 purchase through Kindo

MONDAY 28 JUNE BOT Meeting 7pm

WEDNESDAY 7 JULY Parent Teacher Confrences - School finishes at 2.30pm

THURSDAY 8 JULY Parent Teacher Confrences - School finishes at 2.30pm

FRIDAY 9 JULY Teachers Only Day - School is Closed

CONGRATULATIONS

to the following students who received a certificate at Papatuanuku assembly on Friday:

Jasmine M, Jacob F, Mabel C, Maeve HC, Caiden S, Bella H, Hazel S, Matty H, Daniel N, Sam C, Liberato MW, Isabel P, Sophia L, Logan P, Thalia C.

SCHOOL SWIMMING SPORTS

This is being held tomorrow for ALL year 4 - 8 students. We will be at Kilbirnie Pool all morning. Please ensure your child brings their swimming gear to school tomorrow. If you are able to help, please email Sarah on sarah.fountain@sfds.school.nz

INTER ZONE CROSS COUNTRY

We had 28 keen runners participating in this event last Tuesday. Everyone ran their hardest on a muddy, sticky course and had a great time! A huge congratulations to Logan P in year 5 and Lola D in year 7 who came 2nd and 8th respectively and will go on and compete in the Regional Cross Country. A huge achievement for them both. A special mention also to Darcey S (year 7) and Charlie K (year 6) who came 12th and 14th respectively.

ICAS ASSESSMENTS

We will be offering these optional assessments for students in years 5 - 8. If you would like to enrol your child/ren for any of these, please go to

https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps

You will need to enter our school code which is ZLD132, then register your child and pay for the assessments you would like them to do. We will NOT be accepting payment through the school.

Please be aware, the students do not receive any specific teaching for these assessments, and they are done online at school. Please ensure you register and pay by Friday 23 July (last Friday of the upcoming school holidays) so you don't miss out.

TERM 3 MINIBALL AND BASKETBALL

These will be on offer again next term. Students who are playing this term will need to re-register and pay through Kindo. You will receive an email and app alert when this is ready. New players are welcome.

LUCKY BOOK CLUB

Closes Friday 25 June. Please make sure to get your orders in online before then. Click here for the link.

WHANAU, ĀKONGA AND KAIAKO HUI

Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 July - Conferences start at 3pm and finish at 6pm. On each of these days, school will finish at 2:30pm so the conferences can start at 3pm.

Please collect your child/ren at 2.30pm if you are able. If not, they will be supervised in the school library until 3pm and must be collected from there. If children normally walk home from school they may leave at 2.30pm if approved by parents (please let their teacher/s know).

Bookings can be made at www.schoolinterviews.co.nz and the event code is zmwsp. If you have any questions or difficulty booking your conferences, please contact Suzanne or Francesca at the school office.

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Buy a Munch product and feel good about using it. We are making it easier for you to be more sustainable. All our products are eco friendly in some way from being reusable, organic to biodegradable. Everyday products making a difference. Useful, beautiful and green. All our ingredients and products are sourced from ethical communities.

Book Giveaway - Enter by 25 June via email

For something a bit different - we have a cool non-fiction book to giveaway cto one school this month!

How Food Is Made - an illustrated Guide to How Everyday Food is Produced, by Ayla Marika - is a fun and interesting illustrated non-fiction book, published in Australia by Forrsa Light Publishing. It's all about how food is made - from the funny and weird to the fan faves such as biscuits made in factories and maple syrup that drips straight out of the tree. More online here.

We are offering one copy of this book to our Kindo Schools email list - enter by following these instructions...

TO ENTER:

• Tell us your top top tip for going plastic-free - this could be at your school or in your community or at home
• Email your tip to Alex at marketing@munchcupboard.com to enter the draw - and remember to tell us what school you are from
• ENTER BY 5pm Friday 25 June

The winner will be announced on Monday 28 June and notified via email that day.

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KELLY CLUB ISLAND BAY JULY HOLIDAY PROGRAMME:

Kelly Club Island Bay Holiday Programme focus’s on giving children aged between 5 and 13 the opportunity to do things they enjoy in a safe, supportive and encouraging environment.

This programme are packed with activities to entertain and inspire children. We have some exciting days planned: Trips to: "Laserforce, Te Papa, Avalon Park and we are to the movies to see “Tom & Jerry, Plus: The Oscars Day, Creepy Crawlies Day, Go for Gold Day, Glitter VS Goo Day and Zappo the Magician is coming to Kelly Club and lots more!!

For full details and to enrol into our programmes visit www.kellyclub.co.nz/Islandbay email islandbay@kellyclub.co.nz or call 022 198 6316

PLAY LIKE A SPORTS HERO! – TERM 3 (Yrs. 0-4) – Thursday’s 3:05-4:05pm

Kelly Sports will be back in Term 3 with their fun and exciting classes. Come and try Football, Hockey, Ultimate Frisbee and Dodgeball! It’s a great way to try new sports, learn new skills and improve ability.

We use games & drills to teach game sense and team play. Learn the fundamental skills for all sports – throwing, running, jumping, striking, balance and many more – all while having a great time!

For full details and to enrol into our programmes visit www.kellysports.co.nz email adminwgtn@kellysports.co.nz or call 04 972 7201

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Artrageous July Holiday Adventure: 12 – 23 July 2021 » Programme BOOK ARTRAGEOUS JULY

Aimed at children aged 5-10 years. Our classes provide a space for all children to explore at their own pace; chaotic or careful, gingerly or with gusto, tiptoeing or tromping. Our aim is to draw out their creativity, not stuff things in! Bookings essential. BOOK NOW!
Venue: Poneke Dojo, Prince of Wales Park, Salisbury Tce, Mt Cook, Wellington
8.30am–3:00pm $79 and after care 3:00pm-5.30pm $15

Olderageous July Creative Exploration: 12 – 23 July 2021 » Programme BOOK OLDERAGEOUS JULY

Our BIG KIDS programme is aimed at children aged 10-14 years. Providing them with a space, focused adult attention and loads of resources. This programme is tailored to draw out older children’s interest in creating and using their imagination and creativity in a hilariously fun atmosphere. Bookings essential.
BOOK NOW!
Venue: Art rooms, Block D, Wellington High School, Taranaki St, Mt Cook, Wellington
8.30am–3:00pm $79 and after care 3:00pm-5.30pm $15

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A musical evening with Fr Chris Skinner, supported by St Catherine’s College students, at 7pm on Sunday 27 June at St Joseph’s Church, Ellice St, Mt Victoria. $20 cash at door or go on line to TryBooking www.trybooking.co.nz/HKO Booking fee is 30 cents. Fr Chris’s cds will be available to purchase www.chrisskinner.org.nz

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Fergs Adventure Club: Holiday Programme 2021

Here at Fergs’ Kayaks our Term 2 Holiday Programme offers a number of different experiences in one fun package, from Rock Climbing, to Bouldering, and Adventure Challenges designed to challenge the body and mind! The Adventure Club Holiday Programme is from ages 8-17 and runs as a week-long programme from Monday- Friday both weeks of the July School Holidays. For more information or to register interest, please email Hope at Saleswn@fergskayaks.co.nz.

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