silverstream school
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Friday 20th November 2015 Term Four - Number 17
Tena koe Parents and Caregivers
Silverstream School
The weather seems to have settled just a little which is great news for EOTC (Education Outside the
Classroom) Programmes; Year 1’s went to Harcourt Park . Unfortunately the Year 2’s trip to Heretaunga
Park was postponed today, it will now be held next week - weather permitting. Year 4’s had Pedal Ready
Skill Sessions in preparation for their big ride along the Hutt River Trail. It was great to see how
confident some of our children became in just one session when coached by the experts. Year 3’s, 5’s and
6’s look forward to their programmes coming up soon.
Our new playground continues to grow. Posts for the rope structure are in. You
may have noticed that the tree house shape has changed a little; it now has a
‘prow’ down one end, and a shaped ‘crow’s nest’ at the side. This is to ensure
that the ramp will fit, and allow a turning space for a wheel chair.
You may have noticed that the ramp is quite close to the tree branches and have visions of some of our
more adventurous children shinning up to the top of the tree. Don’t worry, they won’t. One of our
wonderful parents, Julie Cameron, is designing a roof that will make climbing further up the tree
impossible.
Progress photos further along in our gallery section…….
Your Child’s Learning - how you can support
Over the last few weeks I have felt very proud of a number of senior students who are making a difference
in the playground. They have noticed that some of our littlest children are finding lunchtimes very long.
They have been watching out for these children, playing with them or helping them to connect with their
peers. Well done to the Magic Learners Club – Saffron Juniper, Kayde Ward, Isaac Wagstaff, Isabelle
Ingerson, Charlotte Griffiths and Kahliana Marino.
How do we encourage our children to develop resilience and positive
friendship strategies? Encourage them to talk to you about what
happens at school, suggest some alternative approaches they could use
and other activities they might try.
Currently we have our Learning Hub open each lunchtime, often there
are sports activities organised and a quiet space room which operates
on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Our Playground
Support Students also are out and about at break times mediating and
encouraging our children to play together well.
Talk to your child’s teacher if you feel your child requires more support.
Whanau Evening
Kia Ora Kia Orana Talofa lava Malo e lelei Bula vinaka
Last Wednesday at our whanau evening we celebrated our diversity with our Kapa Pacifica group.
They sang some songs and taught them to their families. Once everyone had their lava lavas and leis
on, we all felt like joining in.
A special thank you to Elizabeth Betham who teaches our children songs and dances from Samoa, also
to Jill Peauafi and Claire Martin who support this group every week.
Our whanau evenings are reaching out, strengthening partnerships and bringing our community
together.
This event was held on Tuesday 10 November. Well done to all our competitors - our overall points meant
that Silverstream School tied with Upper Hutt School and share the cup for the highest number of points.
I think that Mrs Grant has been doing some secret coaching at Upper Hutt School!
Here are our results:
Year 4
Long Jump – Serena Jacobson 1st, Te Aorangi Kingi 2nd,
High Jump: Isaiah Van Ooyen 3rd,
Sprints: Serena Jacobson 2nd, Archie Cardno 3rd,
Year 5
Long Jump: Anna Roddick 1st, Grace Olsen 3rd,
High Jump: Riley McKee 1st, Harry Lamont 3rd,
Quoits: Jamie Read 2nd,
Vortex: Jesse Bambery 3rd,
Sprints: Anna Roddick 1st,
Year 6
Long Jump: Seth Palmer-Rennie 1st, Holly McKay 2nd,
Quoits: Seth Palmer-Rennie 3rd,
Vortex: Ieti Campbell 3rd,
Sprints: Katelyn Sceats 1st, Max Young 1st
These children will be representing Upper Hutt schools at the Regional Athletics on 1st of December.
Silverstream is Sun Smart
Although we don’t have a uniform at Silverstream, we do have a hat
rule – they are to be worn in Terms 1 and 4.
It is really important for your child’s health and safety that they do
have a wide brimmed hat to wear at school every day during this
term.
Students who do not bring a hat to wear will not be allowed to
play in the sun. Please can you underline this ‘sun smart’ message
to your child.
Thank you.
Once again we have a very stable staff going into 2016. As Principal I believe our children are very
fortunate to have such professional, committed teachers.
New Entrants/ Year 1: Hilary Burrows, Zoe Baillie
Year 1: Stacey Marshall, Angela James,
Year 2: Marylin McGrath, Kathy Jordan, Claire Martin
Year 3: Jill Peauafi, Olwyn Bolitho, Jo Pringle, Scott Taylor-Hall (Year 2/3),
Year 4: Linda Ojala, Amanda Fergusson, Justine Clark
Year 5/6: Lily O’Donovan, Brenda Henderson, Helen Leath, Jo Newman, Chris Leach, Lisa Cross. Our Team Leaders are in bold type.
As our roll grows during the year, further New Entrant classes will open. Over the last two years we
have had a very successful Year 1/2 class; in 2016 Scott Taylor-Hall will have a Year 2/3 class.
Like this year, Bryan Trevean and Zac Mills, Deputy Principals, will continue to have oversight of the
teams. Bryan Trevean will have a focus on Years 1-3 and Zac Mills onYear 4-6. They will support and
work alongside teachers. Some of their time will also be used to release teachers throughout the school.
Signage
Have you noticed the new Silverstream School sign up
next to our new Admin Building? Finally it’s there and
looking good. I have been asked for directions to the
office when I have been standing right in front of it so the
signage is a very good move!
We are also very pleased with the welcome words, in
many of our children’s languages, in the frosting on the
glass at the front of the building. What a wonderful
diverse range of cultures our children represent at
Silverstream School!
Our Roll
It’s great that so many children want to come to Silverstream but this is putting real
pressure on the school. By the end of the year I expect that our roll will be close to 553
children. Of course in 2016 we will continue to accept all children who live in our zone but
will not accept any new out of zone enrolments.
On Monday Matt Reid, Chris Upton and I met with representatives from the Ministry of
Education to discuss how best to manage this pressure and ensure that our children’s
learning and well being comes first.
Goodbye to Rachael Gray, Peter and Katie
Rachael Gray and her family have moved to Nelson to be closer to family and
at our last assembly the whole school acknowledged the huge contribution
Rachael has made to the school. Most of Rachael’s work has been voluntary;
she has supported teachers in so many ways, she has taught Ukulele, her
Ukuelele Group has accompanied the Choir, Kapa Haka and Kapa Pasifika
and she taught Piano to many children.
We miss her bright positive personality already and thank her for the
difference she made to the life of our children and to the school.
(Photos from our farewell further along in our gallery section of the newsletter)
BYOD - Thinking ahead to 2016
Have you seen the information on our website about BYOD in Years 4-6? Future
Focus Learning and BYOD. Remember that you will find on there information about
what devices we recommend for all children in Year 4-6. If you have any questions for
us, please contact or come and see Bryan Trevean, Zac Mills or myself.
We have once again included, at the end of our newsletter, the device deals we have received from
Warehouse Stationery and Noel Leeming.
Have a look at information from Warehouse Stationery Offer, Noel Leeming Offer
Documents further along in our gallery section of the newsletter…...
Learning Hub News
We would like to let parents/caregivers know that this week was the last
week that books could be issued.
From next week we will need all books to be returned especially books
that are overdue so Mrs Cope can get ready for the end of year stocktake.
Thank you!
Chatsworth and Gard Picnics
Wow both Chatsworth and Gard have reached
2000 points and their lunchtime treat was to go to the park for
lunch, a play, and a silver card draw, just for them.
It was great to see our children playing so well together and
having fun.
Homework Assembly - Friday 27 November, 9:30am
Don't forget to join us if you can at our Homework Assembly next
Friday.
We will be awarding badges to students who have completed their Homework Achievement
Challenges this year.
On Monday 23rd November our Kapa Haka group will be participating in the White Ribbon
Rolling Haka with Hutt International Boys School and Pinehaven School.
We will be assembling at Davis Field and are expecting the motor bike cavalcade to arrive at 10 am.
You are very welcome to come along on the day to support us.
Photo Booth - Calling all Year 6's who will be moving on from their time at Silverstream School in a few
weeks! There will be a Photo Booth running at lunchtime on:
Wednesday 2 Dec 1pm - 1.50pm and Thursday 3 Dec 1pm - 1.50pm to capture fun, friendship and
memories of your time at our great school.
Photos will be the same format as for the Photo Booth - 5 x 7's, with a selection of 3-4 photos on each
print. Prints will cost $1 each to be paid on the day and will be ready by 16th December 2015.
Unfortunately this is only offered to Year 6's and their friends i.e.. every photo must have a Year 6 in
it. There may be other children who are in Year 5 who are friends with the Year 6's and that is absolutely
fine for them to be in the photo and purchase one.
The photo booth will take place in the hall unless otherwise notified. Feel free to dress up for your photo,
wear your house shirts, school shirts, sport shirts etc.
Erin Edmonds
We have a large amount of our Parents/Caregivers signed up to Signmee, thank you
to those who have completed this part of the process!! We now have only a small
number of caregivers still to sign up to Signmee.
If you haven’t received your Signmee invite please let us know at the office and we will email it out to
you. If you believe you should have received your invite link but haven’t, please check your junk folder of
your email and make sure it isn’t sitting in there.
If you have any concerns, problems or need help with this new system please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Margaret is happy to sit with anyone who isn’t quite sure about how it all works and go over it with you
rather than have our parents/caregivers struggling to use the new system.
This new system is for all of us to benefit from and feel comfortable about using!
Parking
Please be considerate about where you are parking when picking
up and dropping off your children. The community has many
businesses whose customers are struggling to park during the drop
off and pick up times due to parents/caregivers using these parks.
If you are using business carparks such as New World please be considerate, these
parks are for their customers.
Principal
Ka kite
Monday 23 November
White Ribbon Rolling Haka
Wednesday 25 November
EOTC Heretaunga Park Trip - Rm 4,5,6 & 7
EOTC Payments Due
Swingers Band Visit to St Patrick’s College
Fergusson Intermediate Open Day
Mon 1 December
Regional Athletics Competition
Year 3 EOTC Week
Mon 30th Nov to Fri 4th Dec
Year 4 & 5 EOTC Week
Mon 7th Dec to Fri 11th Dec
Year 6 EOTC Week/Camp
Mon 7th Dec to Fri 11th Dec
Click here for full
Website Calendar Dates
Weetbix Tryathlon – Registrations OPEN
Lower Hutt Tuesday 22th March 2016
Registrations are open for the Weetbix Tryathlon next year with a new venue
for the event in Lower Hutt (Hutt Recreation Ground) on Tuesday the 22nd of
March 2016. There is also a Wellington city based event on Sunday 20th
March 2016 should you wish to have a go on the weekend.
Silverstream School have registered as a school group for the Lower Hutt
event. Before you register, it is important to note that if you are entering your
child, a parent or caregiver must attend the event with them on the day
(including transportation of participants and bikes, marshaling, feeding,
supervision etc). The school will not have a staff member present, nor is
responsible in any way for any of the children entered in the event as part of
the Silverstream School group. Children are in effect ‘absent’ from school for
the day.
One of our parents, Erin Edmonds is the School Group Co-ordinator for the
Lower Hutt 2016 event.
Above is a picture of the winning Floorball Team
Silverstream Sticks who played in the PRI A Finals held recently.
They won 2-1 against the Plateau Hurricanes.
COMING TO SILVERSTREAM SCHOOL
THURSDAY 3RD DECEMBER
PRESENTS CAN BE LEFT UNDER THE TREE WHICH
WILL BE LOCATED
IN THE SCHOOL OFFICE FOYER
The Wellington City Mission has a special Christmas List for:
Pack The Bus
Christmas Items
Muesli Bars
Tinned Fruit
Jellies
Tinned Meat and Fish
Meals in a Can
Breakfast Cereals
Spreads: Jams, Peanut Butter, Vegemite
Fancy Biscuits and Confectionery
New Toys & Gifts (new toys only please - and unwrapped)
Retail Vouchers
Event Vouchers: Movies, Zoo, Pool
Lego/Meccano
Art Equipment
Educational Books
Beach/Picnic/Water Toys
Puzzles
Outdoor Sports Gear
Board Games
Other:
Toiletries for the Whole Family