Newsletter - Week 5, Term 2
Greenmeadows School 3rd June 2022
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Tēnā koutou kātoa,
Tālofa lava - the school has recognised Samoan language week over the course of the past week.
Today marks the halfway point of Term 2 ... where does the time go?!?!?
The Queen's Birthday holiday on Monday is quite timely with the various illnesses around - colds, coughs, a nasty tummy bug that a number of children have been affected by ... as well as a small number with COVID. A number of students have been unwell so hopefully an additional day of rest will help all concerned.
Our COVID numbers have been less than ten at any one time since the beginning of this term (we currently have five students at home with COVID). I am aware that other regions of New Zealand are starting to see reinfections of those who have previously had taken sick during Term 1. We are looking at this situation carefully. If numbers of cases at school start to rise, we may have to take safety measures such as reintroducing mask wearing for older students. We will keep you in the loop and communicate any changes if that was to occur.
All the best to our GMS families in enjoying a safe long weekend.
Ka kite anō,
Tofa
Mark Johnson
Principal
WELCOME TO GREENMEADOWS SCHOOL
A very warm welcome to Hudson Smith who started with us this week! Our roll is now at 453 pupils.
NEW ENROLMENTS TO DECEMBER 2023
We are now at the stage of planning for the 2023 year. It is really important that we have as clear an indication of new enrolment numbers as possible.
If you have a child who is going to turn five at any stage from now till the end 2023 and they are going to attend GMS, please let us know as soon as possible.
This also applies to any relatives, neighbours or friends you may have who are in our zone and wish for their children to come to our wonderful school. Even if you think we may already know, there is no harm in telling us (again).
Many thanks for your help.
You can either phone the school or email Sara at saraa@gms.school.nz
NEW TEACHER - TERM 3
We look forward to having her at school.
CAN YOU HELP?????
MATARIKI EVENING - Wednesday 22nd June 2022 5.00pm to 7.00pm
Our school will celebrate Matariki with a function here at school that all are invited to.
There will be food and drink on sale. Things on sale include sausages and vegetable soup, as well as marshmallows for toasting!
So plan to wrap up warmly, bring a torch along and come to be part of this activity.
The PTA are looking for helpers to cook the food and run the stalls - can you help?
Please let the office know if you can spare half an hour in any of these time slots 5-5.30, 5.30-6, 6-6.30, 6.30-7.00pm.
We will use cash for our food sales (and not the cash cards we have used the past few functions).
Families can arrive for food from 5.00pm before we start proceedings at 5.30pm under He Kapua. Our kapa haka group will perform to during the night.
OSCAR - Part Time Assistant Position
The Greenmeadows School OSCAR Programme is looking for a friendly, energetic and positive individual who has a passion for children to work in our Before School, After School and Holiday Programme.
We’re looking for someone who:
· has the ability to create a safe and fun environment for children.
· Is a great role model and communicates well with children and adults.
· Is able to organise and facilitate activities for the children.
· Is flexible and able to use their initiative.
· Is willing to undertake a range of tasks that will help enable the smooth running of the programme.
· Has a first aid certificate (preferred, not essential).
The Assistant position is for approximately 10 - 15 hours per week during term and 25 - 35 hours per week during the holidays.
As this is a Core Worker role as per the definition under the Vulnerable Children's Act all staff are police vetted as part of the employment process.
For more information contact Tina on 027 603 4568 or email gmoscar@xtra.co.nz
To apply, please email a cover letter and your CV to gmoscar@xtra.co.nz.
SCHOLASTIC LUCKY BOOK CLUB ORDERS
YUMMY APPLE STICKER PROMOTION
School Sticker Promo | The Yummy Fruit Co
Collect the Yummy cut-out labels from bags (each cut-out label is worth 10 stickers) and individual Yummy apple stickers for your school’s share of the $200,000 free DG Sport sports gear prize pool.
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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