As we come to the end of our fourth week of Learning @Home it is heartening to see, read and hear how our students, teachers and whānau are managing. This is reflected in the interesting and creative mahi that has gone on.

Our students and teachers have been demonstrating and creating using a range of skills as can be seen below. From making an animal bridge, baking cookie squisheys, creating nature art, making a robot to creating a magazine advertisement.

We certainly have talented students and teachers at NPS!

Where possible students should be at home during Alert Level 3. When we move to Alert Level 3 if both parents are working away from the home and are essential workers then there may be some supervision of Learning@Home activities at our school or other local schools.

If you require this service please email principal@newmarket.school.nz before next Tuesday 14 September. Please email the principal both parents specific work details and contacts, and times students need supervision. Depending on numbers, the venue may not be Newmarket School but other local schools. Please note all students must be pre-enrolled and approved for this service by the principal. We will provide venue details and arrival time information for individual students directly.

‘Kia kaha’ is well understood in New Zealand English with its meaning of ‘be strong’. We often talk about languages as if they are people – talking about language health, strength and revitalisation. So when we say ‘Kia kaha te reo Māori’ we’re saying - ‘Let’s make the Māori language strong'.

• Linewise Healthier Home Learning

Safety and Sanity Webinar

Assessment and Attention Webinar

Agencies which offer assistance - Support services that remain open:

• Women’s Refuge 0800REFUGE or 0800 733 843
• Shine 0508 744 633
• Alcohol and Drug Helpline 0800 787 797
• Oranga Tamariki call centre 0508FAMILY
• CADS 0800 367 222
• Narcotics Anonymous 0800 628 632
• Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 229 6757
• Lifeline 0800 543 354 or free text 4357
• Youthline 0800 376 633 or free text 234
• Samaritans 0800 726 666
• Outline (LGBT) 0800 688 5463
• Depression Helpline 0800 111 757
• Suicide Prevention Helpline 0508 828 865
• The Fono West (Social Services) 09 837 1780
• Counselling Free Call or Text 1737
• Healthline for COVID-19 health advice: 0800 358 5453

For people with disabilities or autism and their support people-The Explore 0800 000421 phone service available to provide advice or support. This includes advice or support around challenging behaviours. To access this service, you don’t need a referral and it doesn’t matter whether you’re new to Explore, currently on their waitlist or you’ve worked with them previously. The service is available Monday to Friday 9.00am–5.00pm. When you phone the 0800 number you will be connected with an administrator who will then book you an appointment with one of the specialists.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any concerns or other matters in regard to Alert Level 4. If you have not had your vaccinations yet I certainly encourage you to do so, and isn't it great that 12-15 year olds can now be vaccinated too. Go well

Ngā mihi nui

Virginia and the Newmarket Team

Virginia Kung

Deputy Principal

Newmarket Primary School

virginiak@newmarket.school.nz

• Hearing & Vision Testing - tba
• Cross country - tba
• Kowhai Assembly - tba
• ANI Entrance Test - 22 September
• Kahikatea Assembly - 24 September
• Tri-Star - 28/29 September

Email: office@newmarket.school.nz
Website: https://www.newmarket.school.nz
Location: Newmarket Primary School 7 Gillies Avenue, Newmarket, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
Phone: 021 244 8085
Twitter: @newmarketschool