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Glenbrook School Newsletter Wednesday February 7th 2018
09– 235 3888 Email [email protected] RD 1 Waiuku
Website: www.glenbrook.school.nz Absence Cellphone: 3255 text gbrook
Whakawhanaungatanga: Ako: Manaakitanga: Mana: At Glenbrook School we work At Glenbrook School At Glenbrook School we care At Glenbrook School we are as a community together we are all learners for and value people and the world. respectful, strong and resilient.
Message from the Principal Kia Ora Koutou, nau mai, haere mai and welcome to 2018
I would like to welcome you all back to our fantastic school. I welcome our new families and students to what we believe is a wonderful community centred school. I urge everyone to be as proactive as possible in the learning and activities available at Glenbrook School. Your child’s time at primary school goes by so very quickly and it is a privilege when you can participate in it.
A special welcome to new staff member Mrs Jude McCulloch but long time member of our community. Congratulations to Mrs Keown on the birth of her son, Kyan and who will be on maternity leave this year. Congratulations to Mrs Thompson, previously Miss Hubers who got married in the summer break. Congratulations to Miss Buchanan who is expecting her first child this year. These are exciting times for many of our staff this year.
This year we have even higher aspirations and expectations from all our staff and students. We want to build on the excellent work and vision of our school. Our main focus continues to be collaboration and collective responsibility for all. As usual our school values of Whakawhanaungatanga, Ako, Mana and Manaakitanga will be prevalent in all that we do. Writing remains our key curriculum focus as our data and Kahui Ako informs us. We continue to deliver a balanced, holistic curriculum where all students are partners in learning and learning as an action is identified so that our students can realise their potential.
Again, welcome Glenbrookians to 2018. I look forward to our year together.
Your Principal,
Miss Lysandra Stuart
Meet the Teacher: We encourage all parents to attend our Meet the Teacher on Friday 9th. It will begins at 5.00 – 7.00. This is a chance to come and meet the staff of Glenbrook School. Please note that this is not a reporting session, but rather an informal meet and greet. There will be a sausage sizzle available and children are welcome to attend and swim. Akonui Hui (Previously known as Child Centered Conferences, CCC). These will be held on Wednesday 28th February 12.30 – 6.30 and Thursday 1st March 3.30 – 7.00. School will close at 12.00pm on Wednesday 28th February.
Start of School School begins at 9.00am. We would like the children to be at school between 8.30 – 8.50 am. This gives them a chance to settle in before their day begins. It can be disruptive to the class if children are coming into a class that has already begun.
End of Day Process Teachers will accompany their children to the top court (outside the hall) where they must be collected by an adult or will be dismissed to their bus line. School finishes at 2.50pm. No students are allowed to walk to the carpark unassisted by an adult.
Our Bell Times are….
9.00 – 11.00 Morning Block and brain food
11.00 – 11.30 Interval
11.30 – 1.00 Middle Block
1.00 – 1.40 Lunch
1.40 – 2.40 Afternoon Block
School Assembly: Glenbrook School Assembly will be on Fridays. Assembly will start around 2.00pm. We encourage parents to attend. A school assembly is a time for the school and community to come together and celebrate the week, share information and enjoy being Glenbrook School. We welcome and encourage you to come into our assemblies, bring the whanau and listen to what our tamariki (children) have done throughout the week. Each week a different class will be leading assembly.
Kapa Haka: Kapa Haka is an integral part of Glenbrook School and our bicultural ethos. Miss Stuart and Whaea Rhema will continue to lead Kapa Haka. All students participate in our Kapa Haka hour which will be on Wednesdays 9.00-10.00. A specialist Kapa Haka group will be formed over the next week for those students interested in performing at the annual Franklin Cultural Festival. This will be held at Pukekohe Intermediate on 7th April. If you are able to assist, please let Miss Stuart know.
Toe by Toe: Toe by Toe is a 1:1 sounds and phonics programme which makes a big difference to many students in our school. PLEASE if there are any other parents who can volunteer
Glenbrook School Newsletter Wednesday February 7th 2018
09– 235 3888 Email [email protected] RD 1 Waiuku
Website: www.glenbrook.school.nz Absence Cellphone: 3255 text gbrook
Whakawhanaungatanga: Ako: Manaakitanga: Mana: At Glenbrook School we work At Glenbrook School At Glenbrook School we care At Glenbrook School we are as a community together we are all learners for and value people and the world. respectful, strong and resilient.
time each week to this programme, we would love to hear from you. Students who participate in this programme, have many positive outcomes. Please contact Mrs Thompson if you are able to assist [email protected]
Whanau Leaders: Whanau Leaders and our houses are a traditional and integral part of Glenbrook School. Your 2018 Whanau Leaders are:
Kahikatea Maraekaiti Nepia, Ethan Morgan
Taraire Kristal Goldsmith, Emma Goldsmith
Totara Hunter Maxwell, Benjamin Lake
Puriri Amy-May Morrison, Boston Aicken
Communication: This year we will have our Parent Portal for parents to access and communicate through. Our Parent Portal allows you as a parent to check your child’s class and school notices, events, assessment, attendance and other school related matters. It is essential that parents email your child’s class teacher your email that you would like to communicate through AND download the @schoolMobile app to your smartphone. You will have your own unique ID and password. This will give you access to our Parent Portal. You can find out more at https://vimeo.com/189242152
Concerns and Complaints Often unnecessary worry can be caused by unfounded rumour or misinterpretation. If the issue is whole school please come and see the Principal. If you ever have classroom concerns, please contact the classroom teacher in the first instance. If the matter is not resolved satisfactorily you should then contact:
● Mrs Jessica Simons our Deputy Principal [email protected] For special needs concerns please contact Mrs Hannah Thompson [email protected] our SENCO/ Learning Support Leader.
● The Principal, Miss Stuart [email protected]
● The Board of Trustees ….. IN THAT ORDER please.
Note: 1. Our school defines a concern as
something expressed verbally and a complaint as written. Anonymous complaints are ignored.
2. Parents are not allowed to address a
concern directly with a child.
Swimming Please put your child’s named togs, rash shirt and a towel in a waterproof bag in their school bag everyday. Classes will swim regularly while the pool remains warm.
No Hat, No Play: Children without a school sunhat will not be allowed to play outside beyond the sunshade for juniors or multi-purpose shed for seniors. School hats can be purchased from the office.
Please ensure your child has sunblock on before coming to school. Classes have sunblock that can be applied at school if needed.
Stationery
Thank you to those families who have paid their stationery payments.
All stationery payments are due by Friday 16th February 2017.
Your stationary payment is $65 per child. This includes: books, pens, pencils, handwriting texts, highlighters, glue sticks, classroom consumables, resource fee ($5), Mathletics fees ($27) and STEPs Web fees ($80).
All students in years 5, 6 7 & 8 require a digital device. All students and parents will need to sign the Digital Citizenship Agreement and BYOD agreements asap. Once signed these need to be returned to school.
School Donations: $100.00 per child. School donations greatly assists the BOT with providing the extras not funded by the Ministry of Education to keep our school progressing with better and accelerated results for student achievement. This includes assisting with school costs, events, teacher aides, class text books, classroom resources, reading and mathematics materials and other equipment. $100 per child. $250 for families with more than 2 children. We thank you for the donation and if you have any queries about how this is used by the school please do not hesitate to contact the Principal.
