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This week the Year 3 to 6 students started a new program to support learning in maths. The Kōwhai classes will commence next week.

We are using a resource called 'Maths No Problem' which has been one we have selected to use at Greenmeadows School (from a choice of four different options). The textbooks for each year group and workbooks have been provided free to all New Zealand primary schools who requested them. The classes have made a very encouraging start and there is some great learning going on. We look forward to this resource supporting all our students going ahead. You can get the opportunity to have a look at these resources at the meet the teacher sessions next week (more details below).

Have a wonderful, warm week.

Ka kite anō,

Mark Johnson

Principal

We have had three new students start with us since the newsletter last week. We give a warm welcome to:-

Chicago Te Runa, Florence Fulton and Zoe Barrow.

We wish every one of you all the very best for your time at Greenmeadows School.

Our roll is currently sitting at 463.

The parent-teacher interviews are being held next Monday and Tuesday. We have close to four hundred interviews booked already - so please get in early to secure your preferred time. All teachers have spare interview slots and we really want every family to be involved. This includes families that may have already had the same teacher before!

These interviews are early in the year so teachers and parents get the opportunity to talk about the learning ahead and work together in the best interests of the child. It is also an opportunity for the teachers to find out more about your child, which helps them immensely.

We urge all families to participate in these interviews and have set aside two afternoons for these to occur:

Monday 24 February 3.15 pm – 5.45 pm then 6.15 pm – 8.00 pm

Tuesday 25 February 3.15 pm – 7.30 pm

You can request an interview by using our online booking program.

Go to our school website www.gms.school.nz and click on the ‘Parent – Teacher Interviews 2025’ tab. There you will see instructions to take you to the interview booking website, along with the special code for booking dates and times at our school.

Or go directly through this link here: https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code

Remember to use the school code which is 'krun8'.

Once your booking is completed, you will receive an email confirming your interview. These details can be rescheduled if your availability changes. If you are unable to access the school’s website, then you can ring, or visit, the school office, and Carolyn or Sara will book a time for you.

We expect a 100% attendance of families at these interviews, so please let us know of any difficulties you may be having booking a time. In the past we have closed the school early on these days, but this year we will end both days as per normal at 2.50pm and 3.00pm.

Thank you to all the amazing parents who attended our Cyber Safety Evening last year with Rob Cope. We had an audience of more than 160 people that night.

We are excited to let you know about a fantastic new parenting course from Rob and the team at Our Kids Online called 2-Minute Parenting: Tips and Tricks. Normally $49 per year, Rob has generously offered this course free for our parent community!

Simply head to this link, click on the 2-Minute Parenting link, and enter the following coupon code: GREENMEADOWSFREE

Additionally, Our Kids Online will be sending us short, helpful videos each week, so keep an eye out for 2-Minute Tuesdays: Parents Tips and Tricks, arriving in your email Inbox starting next week!

For anyone who was unable to attend last year, we are holding two parent information events on the same nights as our Meet The Teacher interviews. This will hopefully enable you to meet with your child's teacher and attend the parent information evening on one night or the other. Please note that these sessions are video screenings, and Rob is not personally presenting on this occasion.

Monday 24 Feb 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Tuesday 25 Feb 4:30 - 6:30 pm

You do not need to RSVP for either of these events, but please do remember that it is for adults only and that the subjects covered are not suitable for children. It would be great to get at least one adult along from each family who have not attended before. Both events will be held in our hall and will run for approximately two hours.

Lucky Book Club orders close tomorrow morning at 9am. Online orders only, no cash.

The Board of Trustees met for their first meeting of the year. At the start of each year the Board appoints a Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and a Treasurer.

The following appointments were made:-

Board Chair - Richard Pinto

Deputy Board Chair - Shannon Torr

Treasurer - Megan Banks

Ryan Hambleton stood down from his position of Board Chair, but will remain on the board until his term expires in September. The Board acknowledged what an outstanding job Ryan has done in his role as Board Chair over the last three years and as a parent representative over the last nine years.

The first meeting of the PTA will be Wednesday 5th March. We would love to see some new faces and keen people to help us on our quest to make GMS an even better place.

Seen the covered astroturf? Or the two playgrounds? What about the sound system in the hall? All porvided by the PTA!

Please come along - we meet in the staffroom at 7pm!

If your child is going to be absent please let us know before 9am via the school App. There is a tab on the front screen of the school App labelled "Absentee". If we do not hear from you, truancy will be called.

If you have placed a lunch order from the school canteen and your child is absent, please cancel your order online through the Kindo App prior to 9am.

Time to stock up the coffee supplies after the holiday break? 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 $48.50, 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.

Below is a link to download our school App if you haven't already.

This is how we communicate with the school community any importmant messages or reminders.

https://www.smore.com/app/reporting/out/ktaxf?u=https%3A%2F%2Fschoolappsnz.co.nz%2Finstall%2F&t=install%20link&w=w-5610919473&i=&l=l-7600403145

Email: admin@gms.school.nz
Website: http://www.gms.school.nz/
Location: Greenmeadows School 45 Osier Road, Greenmeadows, Napier, New Zealand
Phone: +64 06-844 7024
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gmsnapier