Greerton Village School Panui

Kia ora whānau

Thank you all for your kind words and support over these last few challenging weeks.

As COVID sweeps through our community it is more important than ever that we remain calm, kind and continue to look after one another.

School is going to look different for the next few weeks, as we deal with staff shortages and high numbers of students absent.

Please be reassured that all staff at GVS are committed to keeping your children and our school community safe. We will adapt our learning, environments and programs, while keeping your tamariki happy, and engaged.

We currently have many students and now a number of staff who have tested positive. The families who have children in these rooms have been informed. These confirmed cases and their whānau are currently at home isolating.

We expect confirmed cases to grow over the coming weeks, if and when a student or teacher tests positive in your child's class I will notify the whānau from that room via email.

The class will remain open for learning following phase 3 MOH guidelines, however we ask you to be vigilant and monitor your child for symptoms and get them tested if they develop them.

If your child tests positive I ask that you notify me asap.

Kia kaha whānau we will get through this together

Enjoy a happy and safe weekend.

Kimberley

khenderson-ginns@greerton.school.nz

Today we celebrate our very beautiful and very special Miss Brett, who is about to become Mrs Honey! (The perfect name for the sweetest gal)

Today is your day and your GVS whanau at school (and in isolation) absolutely adore you, Steve and little Lottie!

Happy Wedding Vibes with love!

How glam does she look in Mrs Davis wedding dress from the 80s!

Shayne from 13C created this incredible Lego piece this morning for our weekly Lego challenge.

This piece is Mauao, with his tears that made Waimapu awa and the Patupaiarehe (fairies) that pulled him to the place where he now lives.

Kei te pai Shayne

Congratulation GVS Hurricanes Rippa Rugby Team Yr1&2 on two great wins! Game One vs Selwyn Ridge, Player of the Day - Amelia Tauvaka from Room 13A. Game Two vs Mangatapu, Player of the Day - Koda Storm Gibson from Room 2. What an awesome start to the season! Each and everyone of you are Superstars. Big thank you to Coach Roger and all the Whanau for your help and support.

Our 2022 GVS School and House Leader Canvases have finally arrived!

Looking fabulous!

We welcome some new kaiako to our GVS whanau this year. We are excited to have each and everyone of them on our team and they look forward to meeting you and your tamariki this Term.

Brodie Keeble in Room 2 - Brodie has joined our Nga Whetu team after Bridget Goodwin won a principal position at Rangiuru school. Welcome Brodie and congrats Bridget.

Abbie Bull in Room 9 - Abbie has joined Papatuanuku. If Abbie looks familiar that's because Abbie had her final practicum at our kura last year. Abbie has three children and her little girl joins our school also this year. Welcome Abbie.

Reweti Kuka in Room 13B - Reweti has joined our team and is in the bilingual unit and Papatuanuku syndicate. Welcome Reweti we are thrilled to have you at our kura.

Jayreeve Mose - Jayreeve joins our kura this year as a Mentor. He will be based in the bilingual unit each morning and run sports across our school during breaks and in the afternoon. Welcome Jayreeve.

Abbi Hurn - We welcome back Abbi after maternity leave last year. Abbi is back two days a week as a CRT teacher. Great to have you back Abbi.

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Today we raised $223.50 and a table full of non perishable food to be sent to Tonga from our kura. I know this will be greatly appreciated!

This year we open a specialist art class for all students to attend.

Our talented "Miss D", Eden Devcich is the teacher in this room and all children across the kura will have the opportunity to work in this space. Here are some snapshots Miss D took.

We have the most gorgeous faces at GVS ❤️

This morning was extremely special at Greerton Village School

Te Kura o Maarawaewae, as our Bilingual Unit, Whakatō te Kākano was blessed and opened by Minister, Pahu Akuhata, Ruahine Watson, our Aunty Barr, kaiako, and the tamariki enrolled.

We are excited and thankful moving forward as we begin this new journey at our kura. ❤️

Roger has been hard at work and has now completed our fabulous new picket fence in front of our Community Garden, with easy access for our community and whanau to enjoy🥕🌱🍅🥔

Term 1 - Wednesday 2 February – Thursday 14 April

Term 2 - Monday 2 May – Friday 8 July

*Monday 7 February – Waitangi Day – school closed.

*Good Friday 15 April – School Closed

*Easter Monday 18 April – Easter- falls within Term 1 Break

*ANZAC Day – Monday 25 April – falls within the Term One Break

*Last day of Term 1 - Thursday 14 April

*First day of Term - 2 Monday 2 May.

Just a reminder whanau that Term 1 = Sun hats!

The weather is getting warmer and all children are expected to be wearing a sun hat to protect themselves during Term 4 and Term 1.

From next week, all children without a hat will be expected to remain under the large sunshades at morning tea and lunch play. Each classroom will also have sunblock for students to apply.

Any Covid instruction to individual whānau will be emailed out, in the coming days and weeks please ensure you check your emails and junk folder regularly ❤️ It is essential your email details and phone numbers are correct at the office.

Thank you all for your kind words and support over these unsettling times for everyone.

Please refer to the flow chart for information you need in regards to COVID.
Take care over this time

Below are the links to all the class facebook pages for this year, please request to be a part of it for all class communication, updates, photos etc

GVS Art Room -

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1087540522099217

Room 2 -

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1029628567616314/

Room 3 -

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1136843483521457

Room 5 -

https://www.facebook.com/groups/198314395813888

Room 6 -

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1134258600655437

Room 7 -

https://www.facebook.com/groups/304469321741794

Room 8 -

https://www.facebook.com/groups/658079701886737

Room 9 -

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1043726323244364

Room 10 -

https://www.facebook.com/groups/680792046260735

Room 11 -

https://www.facebook.com/groups/282476117135350

Room 12 -

https://www.facebook.com/groups/4779532872162914

Room 13/Whakato te Kakano/Bilingual -

https://www.facebook.com/groups/267495182156752

Room 14 -

https://www.facebook.com/groups/537970153869455/

Room 15 -

https://www.facebook.com/groups/4908884805834759/

Whare Manaaki -

https://www.facebook.com/groups/330093642461734

Our beautiful new sponsorship signs are up and are looking incredibly amazing. One for our bike track and one for our fabulous Community Garden.

A huge thankyou to New Zealand Transport Agency, Tauranga City Council, Kennards Hire, Bike On New Zealand Charitable Trust,

Bay of Plenty Asphalt, ITM Tga, Naturally Native, Craig Hussey Earthmoving, Paul Hofsteede Builder, Menz Shed Tauranga, Tga Rotary and Page.

So thankful to everyone who was a part of these projects ❤️

Email: admin@greerton.school.nz
Website: https://www.greerton.school.nz/
Location: 151 Greerton Road, Greerton, Tauranga, New Zealand
Phone: 07 5412350
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greertonvillageschool/