Newsletter - Week 9, Term 3

Greenmeadows School 23rd September 2022

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Tēnā koutou kātoa,

Here we are a mere four school days left this term ... and these are just some of the things we have to work through:

* a public holiday on Monday

* the start of daylight saving

* sending out our GMS team of 26 runners going to the Hawkes Bay Cross-country championships on Tuesday

* starting preparations for the opening of our BRAND new school hall before the end of October

* some more rain being forecast ...!

This has been another great term with our students doing extremely well in so many different ways. Thanks to all the dedicated staff and community members who constantly support of our tamariki.

Budding artists - make sure to enter the GMS Drawing competition which will be a great way to fill in time over the holiday break.

GOOD CAPS COLLECTION COMPETITION

Read below about the BIG push we need to get us into a winning position ... only one week left. We need more caps - and before next Thursday!

Finally our thoughts are with Mrs Millner as her mother passed away earlier this week. We send our deepest condolences to Shona and all her whanau for their loss.

All the best for a relaxing long weekend and safe and happy holiday break ahead.

Ka kite anō,

Mark Johnson

Principal

WELCOME TO GREENMEADOWS SCHOOL

It is so neat to have some more new children at school! A very warm welcome to Olivia and Jack Reeve, Eva Currie, Archie Loch and Esme Taylor.

The school continues to grow and we are now at virtually the same number of students as we had this time last year. Our roll is currently 482 pupils.

2022 NAPIER INTER SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS

The Inter School Cross Country took place on Tuesday 20th September in perfect conditions - the sun was shining but a little wet underfoot. Our runners were outstanding!

Check out this list of the mighty GMS runners who finished in the top 20:

Year 3 Girls

Amelia Bott - 8th Maddie Ball - 10th Abby Chandra - 13th Amber Salmon - 15th

Year 3 Boys

Micah Enticott - 1st Raef Firman - 6th Logan McLean - 12th Mason Ross - 13th

Year 4 Girls Isabella Babiarcik - 9th

Year 4 Boys Milan Healey - 7th Dylan Hicks - 12th

Year 5 Girls

Mia Kamphius - 4th Willow Hambleton - 6th Zoe Steyn - 15th Elsy Gudsell - 16th

Year 5 Boys

Emmett Roux - 12th Charlie Bott - 13th Cooper Whaanga -19th Lakyn Moore - 20th

Year 6 Girls

Lee Ann Langenhoven - 8th Aora Shroff - 12th Stephanie Chandra - 14th Kaira Shroff - 17th

Year 6 Boys Drew Glentworth - 3rd Campbell Hansen - 17th. Lucas Withey - 20th

The first four runners from each school in the eight different races scored points towards the teams competition.

Our team results were so impressive this year.

Four of our teams came in second in their respective races. This included:

* Year 3 girls

* Year 3 boys

* Year 5 girls

* Year 6 girls

... and the Year 5 boys team finished third.

Overall these consistent team results meant that GMS brought home the interschool trophy for "Top School"!!!! Ka pai!!

Well done to our runners - awesome effort!!

ENROLMENTS FOR 2023

We are now right into our planning for next year.

It is really important that we have as clear an indication of new enrolment numbers as possible.

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.

PUBLIC HOLIDAY - MONDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER - SCHOOL CLOSED

As I'm sure you are all well aware ... school will be closed next Monday the 26th September for a one off public holiday to mark the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

When we return on Tuesday, we will only have 4 days to go till the school holidays!!

PARKING AROUND OUR SCHOOL AT PICK UP & DROP OFF TIMES

Parking around our school, particularly at the end of the day can be limited and a challenge. This is due to the number of parents who drive their children to and from school. We ask for consideration from people picking up or dropping off children.

We have been contacted by neighbours on Gloucester Street and Osier Road about the number of vehicles parking outside their property. Parents/caregivers are parking on the marked yellow lines, over neighbouring properties driveways and on the bus stops. Please respect the road markings and ensure you're parked legally around the school when picking up and dropping off your children.

We ask that you don't take short cuts that mean you break traffic rules - it reflects poorly on us as a school. We accept that there is congestion at times ... but please practise safe traffic habits. I ask that you accept that sometimes there might just be a short walk involved to collect your child, but surely that is better than someone being hurt or seriously injured.

TERM DATES 2023

The Board at its meeting on Wednesday night confirmed the term dates for next year.

School will start on Tuesday 7th February and the last day of the year will be pushed out to the 20th December.

We have delayed the start of the school year by a few days to align with the completion of the new Administration block.

WELCOME TO OUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Our new Board members took office on Wednesday 14th September. Ryan Hambleton was re-elected and at our board meeting on Tuesday night was re-appointed to the position of Chairperson.

Cherize Enslin and Chris Siebert were the other two successful candidates - Welcome!

TARADALE INTERMEDIATE ENROLMENTS FOR 2023

The Taradale Intermediate School Board invites applications from parents who wish to enrol their children at Taradale Intermediate for next year.
Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available from the school website. https://www.taradaleint.school.nz/2023-learn-with-us-ako/2023-enrolments
The deadline for receipt of applications for out-of-zone places is 28th September.
Parents of students who live within the home zone should also apply by this date to assist the school to plan appropriately for next year.
The board has determined that there are a number of places are likely to be available for out-of-zone students next year. The exact number of places will depend on the number of applications received from students who live within the school’s home zone.

GMS WORM FARM

Got any cut up food supply for the worms at school? Chopped up vegetable scraps, potato peelings and egg shells are favourites on their menu choices. Many thanks for any help you can provide.

SCHOOL CANTEEN NEWS

The school canteen is open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. All orders are to be done online through Kindo, click on the link below to create an account if you haven't already:-

https://shop.tgcl.co.nz/shop/flow_join.shtml

Please ensure you have the correct room number on your child's account, Mrs Batt doesnt have time to be chasing missing lunches!

Orders must be placed by 9am as Kindo closes at 9.00am sharp. Mrs Batt collates her orders at 9.00am and if your order is not in we cannot guarantee she will have in stock what you wish to order.

GOOD CAPS COLLECTION COMPETITION CLOSES NEXT THURSDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER

The Good Caps competition closes next Thursday.... and Greenmeadows School is currently placed in fourth position. The top three collecting schools get a visit from the Nanogirl team.

HELP - a last push for collecting if you could by next Thursday would give us a real chance. So many of the tamariki tell me that there are heaps of caps still at home......

We can do this GMS!

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YUMMY APPLE STICKER PROMOTION CLOSES FRIDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER

The Yummy Apple Sticker Promotion closes on Friday 23rd September, if you have any stickers or bar codes at home, send them into school this week or Tuesday next week at the very latest.