Tui Whānau Newsletter

Dear Whānau and Parents,

Welcome to the start of our new school year! A warm welcome to all of our new families who have joined the Ardmore School Community. The Tui team have had a relaxing break and are excited for learning to begin once again.

We are very fortunate to be joined in the middle school team this year by Mr Flynn Ryan who will be teaching Room 3 this year.

We are also very excited to see the refurbishing of Rooms 1, 2 and 3 progressing so well. While this work is taking place you will find Mrs Kumar and the Room 1 tamariki, and Mr Ryan and the Room 3 students in the hall. Miss Scherini and the Room 2 tamariki are in the school library, while Miss Sangster and the Room 4 students remain in Room 4. We are hopeful that the new classes will be ready by the beginning of Term 2.

Hats are compulsory for every student, everyday in Term 1.

Swimming is an important part of the New Zealand Curriculum so participation is essential. It helps to develop confidence and safety in the water and is a fun activity for the class. Please speak to the classroom teacher if you have any concerns.

Please ensure all clothing is named: underwear, shorts, culottes, shirts, dresses, shoes, hats, togs, towels and goggles.

Room 1 Wednesday and Friday

Room 2 Tuesday and Thursday

Room 3 Wednesday and Friday

Room 4 Tuesday and Friday

Tui kaiako will continue to use Seesaw to share your child's learning on a regular basis. Thank you to all those who have already signed up and are engaging with this app. If you have not yet done so, please contact your child’s class teacher. The posts offer a valuable ongoing record of your child’s learning and insight into what is happening in the classroom. Up to 10 family members can download the free APP and view your child’s account. Please be aware there is also the ability to translate the comments into other languages. Seesaw offers the opportunity to post a comment on your child’s picture and share your pride in their learning.

You can contact your child’s teacher through an email with any issues or concerns. Please do talk to us, we would all rather sort out any small queries or problems before they become bigger. It is also really helpful for us to know of significant events at home that may affect your child at school. If your contact details, e.g. phone number or email change please let us know so we are able to contact your easily if needed.

Students are expected to wear the correct school uniform. Long hair is to be tied up and no jewellery or nail polish is allowed.

School wide brimmed sun hats must be worn in Term 1 and 4. Please check that all clothing, including school uniforms, hats, sports clothes and shoes are clearly named so if they are misplaced the owner can be found.

Tēnā koutou katoa,

Ko Cauvadra tōku maunga

Ko Nanauira tōku moana

Ko Leonidaas tōku waka

Nō Fiji ahau

Kei Papakura tōku kāinga ināianei

Ko Sonal Toku Tane

Ko Nevaeh Toku Tamahine

Ko Shirlyn tōku ingoa

Nō reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā tātou katoa

Kia ora and namaste, my name is Shirlyn Kumar. I am looking forward to teaching your child this year. I was born in the beautiful Fiji Islands and have been living in Aotearoa, New Zealand for the past fifteen years. I am married and I have an eight year old daughter. I am excited to continue my learning journey by studying with Massey University this year. During my spare time, I enjoy reading, meditating, baking and hiking. I am looking forward to working with your child this year.

Ko Colomatta tōku maunga

Ko Kurranulla tōku moana

Nō Ahitereiria (Australia) ahau

Ko Georgia tōku ingoa

Kia ora, My name is Georgia Scherini.

I am Australian and have lived in New Zealand since December 2020. Before moving to New Zealand, I lived in London, United Kingdom for almost 6 years.

While I was in London I had the pleasure to work with students who had various needs and found this a very rewarding experience. This is my second year teaching at Ardmore School.

I love travelling, fitness and the beach. I am very excited to be teaching your tamariki this year and can’t wait to be part of their education journey.

Ko tōku Maungawhau (Mt Eden) maunga

Ko tōku awa

Nō Auckland ahau

Ko Flynn tōku ingoa

Kia ora

I am so excited to be starting here at Ardmore School. I am originally from Hong Kong and was adopted here to New Zealand at the age of 5 years old. When I am not at school, I enjoy playing games with my friends and 10 flatmates. I love cats, singing and can play the guitar. I plan to have a great year, to teach your child well and to learn alongside them.

Ko Hikurangi tōku maunga

Ko Waiapu tōku awa

Nō Auckland ahau

Ko Alana tōku ingoa

Kia ora, my name is Miss Sangster. I am thrilled to be your child's kaiako this year. Outside of school, I enjoy attending the gym and playing Squash. I am looking forward to teaching your child lots of new and exciting things this year!

Ko Snowdon tōku maunga

Ko Mersey tōku awa

Nō Liverpool, Ingarani ahau

Ko Shirley tōku ingoa

Kia ora, I have the pleasure of leading the Tui Whānau this year. When I am not in school I love being at the beach and spending time with my family. I have recently taken up sewing and am enjoying learning new skills. I am very much looking forward to working alongside the team to support the tamariki in the Tui Whānau.

Email: office@ardmore.school.nz
Website: https://www.ardmore.school.nz/
Location: 599 Papakura-Clevedon Road, Ardmore, New Zealand
Phone: 09 299 6228