News

Happy New Year!

Friday, January 15, 2021, 2:46 PM

Happy New Year to you all. We hope you have been able to spend some time with your families enjoying the break and the good weather. A reminder that the office will be open on Tuesday 2nd February from 10am to 2pm for any uniform items you may need before school starts on Thursday 4th February. Payment is required at time of purchase and you can pay cash, cheque or Eftpos (excluding credit cards) We have been donated a stack of paper bags should you not have your own bag for your uniform purchases. Unfortunately there will no longer be a second hand uniform sale, but this may be held at a later date. Another date to add to your diary is school photos. Class photos will be taken on Tuesday 9th February. Please note that school will be closed on Monday 8th February due to Waitangi Day being observed.

School Office hours and School Uniform shop

Thursday, December 17, 2020, 12:47 PM

The School Office is now closed for the holiday break and will open for regular hours on Thursday 4th February for the start of the school year. The office hours are 8.00am to 3.30pm. The office will be open on Tuesday 2nd February 2021 from 10am to 2pm for any uniform items you may need before school starts on Thursday 4th February. Payment is required at time of purchase and you can pay cash, cheque or Eftpos (excluding credit cards) We have been donated a stack of paper bags should you not have your own bag for your uniform purchases. Unfortunately there will no longer be a second hand uniform sale, but this may be held at a later date.

EPAC Performance

Thursday, November 26, 2020, 11:11 AM

Hi Everyone, The EPAC performance group are peforming in the hall at 11am tomorrow. Feel free to come along and have a look. Regards, Andrew

Fiesta photo comp….

Thursday, November 26, 2020, 11:11 AM

Fiesta photo comp! ……. Because we’d like to have some great photos of the day, we’re running a competition for the top 2 best photos of the day – if you’ve got a few shots you want to consider send them to Jo at Fiesta@smartcommunity.org.nz …. as some inspiration, check this one out!

Thank-you! and cake decorator winners

Tuesday, November 24, 2020, 11:26 AM

Thank-you! and cakes decorator winners A super-huge thank-you to everyone who made the Fiesta a great success – great weather, great vibe and a great community event! we couldn’t have done it without the support of the everyone involved! I hope everyone especially enjoyed the dunkings! There were also some amazing entries in the cake decorating competition and it was really had to judge. In the end we decided to award three top spots: Sophie/Aysha Beer – for the Smart Kids cake Naomi Limmer – for the cat cake unknown – for the tall cake with candy canes! (please contact Jo at Fiesta@smartcommunity.org.nz for your prizes) Honorable mentions also go to Aroha Reihana, Maddox and Harper Pettigrew, and Andrew and Reese Mckinley for their spectacular cakes and cup-cakes thanks for your support! Jo on behalf of the Fiesta committee

Whānau Group hui – Kī o Rahi

Monday, November 23, 2020, 3:05 PM

Kia ora koutou For the last Whānau Group hui of the year we thought we would try something different. Heperi is going to teach us the popular Māori ball game, Kī o Rahi. For those of us who have never played it or seen it; it is a fun game incorporating skills similar to netball, handball and touch rugby. We will meet on the sports fields at 6pm on Friday 27th November. Everybody in the community is welcome. Nau mai, haere mai. Ngā mihi Ranui Calman

Scholastic Book Club

Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 11:28 AM

The final Scholastic Book club catalogue for 2020 will be coming home via your child sometime this week. Please note that ALL orders must be made online. We are no longer accepting cash or cheque orders through school. Visit Scholastic LOOP or download the app. The closing day for orders is 4th December – this will hopefully ensure all orders placed arrive at school before the last day. If your order is a gift you can note this when you make your order. I will then contact you directly once your order arrives rather than giving it to your child. If you have any questions please contact me and I will try to help. Michele Stephens – Admin

Calling all second hand uniforms (Donations)

Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 11:27 AM

Calling all second hand uniforms We would love your second hand uniform donations for the school fiesta. We will be running a Sale at fiesta this weekend and would love your donations. Please leave in office this week with Diane in a bag and the team will collect and sort over the week. Thank you From the team

FIESTA NOTICES

Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 11:27 AM

“Sign-up, sign-up, sign-up! We know you’ve been waiting for your opportunity to help make the Fiesta a great community event and choosing your time to help on Fiesta day (THIS SATURDAY!) – and there are also some activities we need assistance with on Friday. For Saturday we have assigned different activities to different classes – so check for your child’s room number and sign-up for those activities. You can sign up for Friday and Saturday tasks here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094BAFAA2AA7F85-stmartins8 Fiesta White Elephant and Clothing Drop — Last Day!! Just a friendly reminder that this afternoon is the last collection time for any items needing to be dropped off for Saturday’s Fiesta! Please come to the second door of the hall between 2:30 and 3:30. Apologies for the short notice (we’ll blame covid-disruption!) – but we would hugely appreciate you signing up ASAP! thanks so much Jo on behalf of Fiesta committee

Plants for the Fiesta

Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 11:26 AM

Plants, plants, plants…. If you have been growing plants for the Fiesta then feel free to start dropping them at 4 Albert Tce over the weekend or during next week. Bring down the drive or drop at the letterbox. Contact Zaneta at zanetatumova@googlemail.com with any queries.

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