Newsletter - Week 9 Term 2
Greenmeadows School 2nd July 2021
Principal's Message
Tēnā koutou katoa,
Here we are with the end of the first half of the year just about upon us.
Our biggest school event between now and the end of the term are the parent interviews set for next Monday and Tuesday afternoons and evenings. It is great to see so many bookings for interviews made already ... almost 400 today.
Please be aware that there are still plenty of spaces for those families still to book a time.
See more details below on how to book a time to have an interview and get a written summary mid year report on your child. ...
Parent Interviews/Mid-year Summaries - Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 July
Next week the whole school will be holding parent-teacher interviews. We urge all families to participate in these interviews and have set aside two afternoons and evenings for these to occur:
Monday 5 July 2.15 pm – 7.00 pm Tuesday 6 July 2.15 pm – 6.45 pm
You can request an interview by using our online booking program:
Go to our school website www.gms.school.nz and click on the ‘Parent – Teacher Interviews 2021’ tab.
There you will see instructions to take you to the interview booking website, along with the necessary code for booking dates and times at our school (remember to use the school code which is (n9bnq)
Once your booking is completed you will receive an email confirming your interview. These details can be rescheduled if your availability changes.
If you are unable to access the school’s website, then you can ring, or visit, the school office and Carolyn or Sara will book a time for you.
We expect a 100% attendance of families at these interviews, so please let us know of any difficulties you may be having booking a time.
Each child will have a summary sheet of their achievements and progress so far this year prepared for them available at the interview.
Because of the interviews school will close early at 2.00pm on the afternoons of Monday 5th July and Tuesday 6th July.
Welcome to Our Newest Arrivals at GMS
Blake Simon, Dani-Leigh Mabry and Kaylin Van Oudtshoorn have joined the fun in Room 6 and have been enjoying their first weeks at our school. Great to have you here!
We currently have 476 children enrolled at GMS.
Matariki Evening at GMS - Thursday 23 June 2021 - 5.00pm until 7.00pm
What an incredible turnout for the GMS Matariki evening last week ... we have never seen a crowd like this before! Thanks to everyone in the GMS whanau for coming along and supporting this fun night.
Our GMS PTA worked so hard and the hungry folk were fed perfectly ... and at the same time we raised more than $2000. Thanks to everyone who supported this special night.
Absentee Notifications
Year 4 to 6 Swimming Sports
Yesterday we held our first swimming sports at the Taradale Community Pool over the course of one day. We normally spread the event over two days, so to do the entire event over the course of one day was a big achievement.
The event was a wonderful success - so many staff were involved and it all ran very smoothly. It was neat to see so many parents and grandparents come along to watch!
Results will be notified in the near future.
Pohutukawa Syndicate (Years 3 and 4) Swimming Programme
The ten sessions for the Pohutukawa classes are due to end next Friday. These have been very successful swimming lessons for the children.
Many, many thanks to our minivan drivers who have been fantastic working in with us here at school and transporting the children so efficiently backwards and forwards to the Taradale Community Pool.
TEACHER ONLY DAY - Monday 26 July 2021
As this work may extend into the next day we have been advised to have a teacher only day in case we are faced with the possibility of no electricity on the first day of term.
The first day for the children will be Tuesday 27 July. Apologies for any inconvenience .
Canteen Reminders - no cash orders accepted
A reminder from the canteen we do not accept cash for lunch orders, please ensure your payment is made on the Kindo App before 9am.
If your child has an issue with their lunch order, make sure they go and speak to Mrs Batt immediately so she can fix the problem then and there.
Borrowed Uniforms
And to finish ...
We are looking forward to the Teachers v the Students football match next week to end the term ... after the exciting house competition over the past few weeks, one team will be better prepared than the other.
We wish you all a safe and happy time with your children during the coming holiday break.
See you at the interviews next week.
Ka kite anō
Mark Johnson
Principal/Tumuaki
Upcoming Events
- Week 10 - Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 July Parent Interviews - Early Finish 2pm both days
- Week 10 - Friday 9 July Last day of Term 2
- Week 1 - Monday 26 July Teacher Only Day
- Week 1 - Tuesday 27 July First day of school
Contact Us
Email: admin@gms.school.nz
Website: http://www.gms.school.nz/
Location: Greenmeadows School 45 Osier Road, Greenmeadows, Napier, New Zealand
Phone: +64 06-844 7024
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gmsnapier