PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Tēnā koutou kātoa
Nau mai, haere mai
What a memorable week we have had to start our second term of the year.
On Tuesday we held the annual GMS ANZAC ceremony. Your children were incredible whether they were in Year 1 or the Tōtara syndicate! The tamariki showed absolute respect for the march past the flagpole and then the proceedings we held in the Hall.
Our students led much of the content with Taradale schools speech winner Abby Chandra delivering her speech, the ode being recited by Wilbur Johnson and Maddie Ball , along with 'Flanders Field' poem being read by Amelia Bott. We also had our guest speaker, Mr. Lima, talk to us about the origins of ANZAC Day.
Today we held a mihi whakatau to welcome the many new students and whānau who have started at GMS since mid-February. We held the official welcome in the hall, then followed up with kai in the staffroom.
Winter sports options start this term. We look forward to ongoing involvement of so many of our school children in extracurricular activities that run alongside so many of the other wonderful opportunities at our school. Thanks to all the coaches and team managers who willingly give their time and expertise to provide these experiences and teach valuable lessons.
And we are one week away from the GMS Walkathon - a highlight of the year!!! Next Friday there will be thousands of laps completed around the school. Make sure to get your sponsorship organised kids - we have some incredible spot prizes on offer. This includes three brand new scooters! Exciting!!!!
Ka kite anō,
Mark Johnson
Principal
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.
Contact Us
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