Newsletter 4
Term 1, Week 8 2023
Principal's Message Tēnā koutou katoa, We are very excited that work has finally begun on our canopy that will be built over the turf and the stage in the centre of our school! This construction will be happening over the next four weeks. The construction work will cut down our playground space for a while, but it will be worth it in the end! Thank you to all the parents of our senior students who attended our camp meeting. I very much enjoyed sharing how much camp can build and strengthen our kids. It definitely is an opportunity not to be missed. I encourage all parents to get behind your children in attending camp and making it a time to remember. NZEI is still in negotiations with the Ministry to make a call on our collective Agreement. We will keep you updated about any further action as we get word. Thank you for your continued support as Teachers fight for better pay and working conditions. As with everything that we do, it is to benefit the tamariki of our community! Jasmin Hansen-McKay, Acting Principal Easter Raffle Next week we will be selling raffle tickets for our Easter raffle. We have three amazing prizes up for grabs. Tickets are only $1 and you can buy as many as you like. Our kaitiaki will be going around to classes each morning to sell tickets. All proceeds will be going to camp. Room 2 Room 2 has been learning about the letter ‘L’ so they have made some very cute lions. They used paint and learned about mixing and for the lion's mane, they used a scratching technique for detail. They are very proud of their work. Culture Groups We are seeking some parents who would be available on Tuesday afternoons to run ongoing culture groups for students. It can be any culture- a chance to share dancing, singing and other performing skills. If you are available and would like to volunteer please email violet@rosebank.school.nz Justice of the Peace One of our Rosebank School staff, Gordon Gibbons is a fully certified Justice of the Peace so if you require the services of a JP, please contact Gordon Gibbons directly, 021912927, and make an appointment during school hours. | Upcoming Dates
Principals Awards Congratulations to the following students who received Principals Awards at last week's assembly. Whau - Mohammed Abdurahman Kotahitanga - Benson Nimo Manawa - William Tran Tupulaga mo a Taeao - Aliza Singh Te Whānau o Pātiki - Eliana Manuel Manaakitanga Cup - Uwais Hanafiah Year 5-6 Cricket The Year 5/6 team played at Eastdale Reserve as part of the Whau Cluster Cricket tournament on Tuesday 14th March. They won 3 games and lost 1. The team did a fantastic job at representing our school. A big thank you to those parents who came along to support the team. A huge thank you to Whaea Becs for coaching the team and always believing in our students! Food at School A reminder that the only drink that is allowed at our school is water. We have a health policy that encourages healthy food choices, we therefore only allow water in our school . No juice, fizzys, milks, teas or energy drinks to be consumed at school. We are also encouraging litter free lunches. If at all possible, please leave all rubbish at home. A reminder that lunch is provided daily. We encourage all students to eat this free lunch so only a small morning tea is required for the day. AA Insurance - Sports Grant Do you have a couple of spare minutes to nominate our school? If so, please head to https://www.aainsurance.co.nz/ Our kura could WIN one of two $10,000 sports grants! Nominations are now open nationwide; share the love for Rosebank by nominating us to help our littlest athletes play a little freer. Logo and Website Our school is very excited about our new logo that will be ready to launch shortly, along with a new website. Don't worry the uniform won't change straight away, it will be a slow phase out of the old one and the new one will only be replaced when you need to buy new items. Keep your eye out for these exciting changes! |
Teachers vs Students T-Ball Today the staff took on the Year 5/6 T-Ball team at lunchtime. Such a great atmosphere, lots of fun, laughter and maybe a couple of controversial calls but the staff were victorious, only just 11-10. Miss Emma-Rose Owens was player of the match as decided by ESPN (unofficial). |
