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Reminder – Meet the Teacher tonight

Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 11:42 AM

We have Meet the Teacher tonight, Tuesday 18th February. There are two sessions at 5.30pm or 6pm in your child’s classroom so hopefully you can make it to one. This is a valuable opportunity to meet your child’s teachers and learn more about their learning environment and programmes. We would love to see you there.

Year 5 to 8 School Duathlon

Monday, February 17, 2020, 7:36 AM

Monday 17th February at Hansen Park. Students will need to bring their bike and helmet to school and line them up on the court beside the sport shed. If students don’t have bikes they are go in the teams event and do the run. Teams consist of 3 – short run, long run and bike. Approximate timetable: 9.30am Year 5 girls 9.40am Year 5 boys 9.50am Year 6 girls 10am Year 6 boys 10.15am Year 7 girls 10.30am Year 7 boys 10.45am Year 8 girls 11am Year 8 boys 11.20am Year 5-6 teams start 11.40am Year 7.8 teams start

Meet the Teacher – Tuesday 18th February

Friday, February 14, 2020, 9:01 AM

We have Meet the Teacher on Tuesday 18th February. This is a valuable opportunity to meet your child’s teachers and learn more about their learning environment and programmes. There will be two sessions, so hopefully you can make it to one. Where: your child’s classroom When: Tuesday 18th February Time: 5.30 – 6.00pm OR 6.00 – 6.30pm Please note – If your child is in Discoverers 2 (Miss Ward, Ms Sumer or Ms Wood) then go to Room 12. Any questions, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher.

Lachie Challenge — City 2 Surf

Friday, February 14, 2020, 8:57 AM

City2Surf HQ is offering all entrants who buy through the school a discounted rate of $15 (instead of the standard $25). In addition, $5 per entry will be given back to the school — we will be giving this money directly to Lachie Sutherland. Lachie needs $80,000 to go to Sydney to receive MIGB therapy which is not funded. Visit his new Givealittle page for more information. So, get all your friends and family together and let’s make this a special event! You can choose to complete the 14km from Pioneer Pool or the 6km from Hansen Park. Entries need to be in by Thursday 5th March. Complete the online entry form below and then send $15 CASH per entrant directly to the office (no bank deposits please). Remember, $5 goes to Lachie. Entry packs will be delivered to your child’s classroom during the week of 9th March. Entry Form — https://forms.gle/mHPH4TLMGEYig8mY9

Huntsbury 100

Friday, February 14, 2020, 8:52 AM

The suburb of Huntsbury is 100 and they would love you to come and celebrate with them! This event is for everyone. The Saturday afternoon Garden Party and market day is a family fun day with free performances, market stalls, $1.00 kids rides and a party atmosphere. There is a wine and cheese evening, walking tours and more. We also have time slots between 4.00pm and 5.00pm on Saturday afternoon which has spaces for any budding entertainers to take the stage. If you are interested in one of these spaces or just want to find out more about the event, check their facebook page for details. https://www.facebook.com/events/546417289251446/

BACK TO SCHOOL BBQ REMINDER

Thursday, February 13, 2020, 1:31 PM

BACK TO SCHOOL BBQ REMINDER A quick reminder that our annual back to school bbq is on at the adventure playground this Friday 4.30-6.30! Bring your own picnic or just enjoy the food on offer. Yummy sausages, bouncy castles, a fun jump jam session run by our fabulous seniors, and most of all— great company! We still have quite a few empty slots on our sign up genius form for the day. Please consider signing up for a slot. The shifts are short and your help is much appreciated! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094BAFAA2AA7F85-stmartins5

BACK TO SCHOOL BBQ THIS FRIDAY 14TH FEBRUARY

Monday, February 10, 2020, 2:58 PM

BACK TO SCHOOL BBQ!! A huge welcome back to school for the new academic year from your friendly PTA! We hope your year has started well and you’re enjoying all the beautiful new areas in school. To welcome everyone back we’re holding our annual back-to-school bbq this Friday 14 Feb! Bring the whole family down and celebrate Valentine’s Day with your fellow parents and classmates. Free sausages, bouncy castles, slip n’ slide, and heaps more to be enjoyed! We’d love to see you all there. We’d also love us all to get together and pitch in to make the event successful, so attached is the signup genius form for anyone who can lend a hand. The shifts are nice and short, and your help is greatly appreciated. When: Friday 14 Feb 4.30-6.30 Where: Adventure playground area Cost: It’s on us! Enjoy! Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094BAFAA2AA7F85-stmartins5

School Lunches

Monday, February 3, 2020, 12:41 PM

Welcome back for the 2020 School year. We look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday 5th February. School lunches will again be available this year and will start from Week 2. From Wednesday 12th February you will be able to order Pita Pit through the Lunch On Line website and from Friday 14th February you will be able to order Sushi from the Lunch On Line website and Subway from the Subway On Line website. See the links below: www.lunchonline.co.nz www.subwayexpress.co.nz – our orders are provided by the Ferrymead store

Welcome Back

Thursday, January 30, 2020, 10:52 AM

We hope everyone has had a lovely break during the festive season and into January. We look forward to the children being back at school on Wednesday 5th Feb. Please remember that term one is a hat term – might be a good idea to start having a hunt for them. The Ministry of Education has shared information about the Coronavirus. We will send this information out to the school community tomorrow through school links and on our Facebook page.

Pause, Breath, Smile – Mindfulness Course for 8-11 year olds

Thursday, January 30, 2020, 10:50 AM

Pause, Breath, Smile – Mindfulness course for 8-11 year olds to help children manage their stress and anxiety. Where: University of Canterbuy – Psychology Centre When: Starting Wednesday 19 February – 4-5pm Cost: $125 for a parent and a child

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