2025 Newsletter - Week 1, Term 4 | Smore Newsletters for Education

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Ni sa bula vinaka kece sara

'Greetings everyone'

It is Fijian language week and we have been proudly acknowledging Fiji, flying their national flag this week.

We are full on back into the school term ... here we are surrounded by blossoms, a lush green sports field (thanks for all that care over the holiday, Mr. Hicks) and warm temperatures!

Your children have been fantastic coming back this week - so happy and keen to progress. The classrooms are humming with learning. Out in the playground skipping, cricket and gaga ball are really popular this week.

Protection from the sun is also important as the season changes. Great to see so many children wearing their hats this week. All children need a wide-brimmed hat from Labour weekend, and best advice is to ensure they are named, so they are identifiable.

Sota tale

See you again

Mark Johnson

Principal

WELCOME TO GREENMEADOWS SCHOOL

We have had the following students start with us for the start of term 4:

Andre Koster, Xuemeng Song, Riley Mason Isla Bishop, Torrin Flatt, Georgia Benton, Angus Treagus, Rhett Treagus, Jax Cronje & Charli Shaw.

We wish you the very best for your time at Greenmeadows School.

Our roll is currently 522.

NZ STRIKE DAY - 23 October 2025

Many of you will be aware of the strike day planned for 23 October. With many of the Greenmeadows School staff being members of the NZEI, it means a very reduced presence of adults at school that day. This low number of staff being present means that our school will not be open for instruction that day.

There will be some adults present on the school site who are available to 'supervise' children who have no other option to come. However, there will not be any lessons scheduled, so this is one of those very rare occasions when we strongly urge students to stay at home.

ENROLMENTS FOR 2026

If you have a child who is going to turn five at any stage next year and they are going to attend Greenmeadows School, please let us know as soon as possible.

This also applies to any relatives, neighbours or friends you may have who live 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).

You can either phone the school or email Sara at saraa@gms.school.nz

Many thanks for your help.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday 10th October - Mihi Whakatau

Monday 13th October - Opti Yachting

Monday 3rd November - Year 5 camps start

Tuesday 11th November - Athletics Day

Friday 14th November - School Photos

Monday 24th November - Year 6 Camp to Wellington

SCHOLASTIC LUCKY BOOK CLUB

Issue 7 is now open. It's a bumper issue with a promotion to receive up to three free books with purchases.

Did you know that every purchase you make on Book Club earns our school 15% of the order value in Scholastic Rewards? We use these to purchase more books and educational resources for the school library. It all helps!

Issue 7 of the Scholastic Book Club closes at 9am on Friday, 5th December. Orders placed before November 1st will arrive shortly thereafter.

All orders must be completed online through the LOOP app, no cash orders.

The catalogue can be found here:

https://www.scholastic.co.nz/parents/book-club-latest-issue/

HELLS PIZZA READING CHALLENGE

The Hell Pizza Reading Challenge is running in the Greenmeadows School library again this year.

Complete the pizza wheel by reading seven different books, then go to any Hell Pizza store and redeem it for a FREE kids 333 HELL Pizza.

Read a book, record the book title and sign on the sheet. When you have completed your seven books, leave it in the box in the library to receive your pizza voucher.

COFFEE FUNDRAISER - GMS BRAND!!! 'FUNDRAISE OVER COFFEE'

Time to stock up the coffee supplies? You can choose between 250g, 500g, or 1kg sized coffee beans or plunger style grounds. The coffee is available in strong, medium, mild or decaffeinated blends.

Sales from the Greenmeadows School coffee will go towards funding sport and athletic related activities/equipment at our school. For a large 1kg bag, which sells for $52.50, the school will receive around $15.00 back.

Ordering is open so head to our purchase page to get your bag delivered tomorrow! Please EITHER scan the QR code or click on the link below to order. Orders will arrive at the school reception office and can be collected or sent home with students. Please select ‘Pick Up’ at checkout for this option. Delivery is also available via the shipping option.