Principals Word
Kia ora, Talofa, Mālō e lelei, Kia Orana, Fakalofa Atu, Bula, Hola, Kumusta, Kon'nichiwa, Nǐ hǎo, Namaste, whānau
Students and parents, as we celebrate 7 weeks of a fantastic term 4, let's acknowledge the collective effort that made it possible. Together, we've conquered challenges, embraced growth, and created a foundation for future success.
We are excited to continue this year full of fun experiences, sporting, cultural and community minded events, also our many celebrations, along with everything in between.
Please enjoy a happy and safe weekend and we will see you all back at GVS Monday morning.
Nga mihi nui
Kimberley Henderson-Ginns
School Uniform
We currently have a lot of different colored clothes creeping into the school, Yellows, Reds, Greens etc..
Our school policy states that all students must wear the correct uniform at all times, unless it is Whare Friday when all students wear their whare shirt (see below detail), mufti day or dress up day. Please can you ensure your child leaves home in the correct uniform. Student's don't need to be wearing jackets, jerseys and layers of clothes in term 4, it is so hot! Please encourage them to replace these with a sunhat.
Our uniform is the school polo shirt and black bottoms, this is what is expected every day. Please support us in keeping up our school standards.
Our kura Whare Tee Shirts.
All children are in a Whare Group and will be able to wear their tee shirt on Whare Fridays instead of their school uniform top.
Ranginui - Kikorangi
Ika Roa - Kiwikiwi
Nga Whetu - Kowhai
Papatuanuku - Kakariki
These Tee Shirts represent our four whare/houses and are available in our school office for sale.
The shirts are $10.00 each and are subsidised at this price, our office has a list of your child"s Whare group and Tee Shirt size.
(Picture is for colour purpose only - these are the Whare Leaders wearing their Leader Polo shirts.)
ROAD SAFETY AND PARKING
We are seeing too many of our families picking up children from school, putting the convenience of parking illegally and close to school ahead of the safety of our children. Yellow lines are on the roads for a reason, and driveways & footpaths must be kept clear. We take the safety of our children very seriously.
Please DO NOT:
• Park on yellow lines obstructing visibility for/of children and drivers.
• Park up on curbs, on footpaths or shared paths – these are for pedestrians and cyclists only.
• park over the local resident & school driveways.
Please DO:
• cross the road where school kea crossings are provided = Greerton Road, at the front of school.
• be prepared to park away from school and take a short walk to pick up your child.
• choose to walk, bike, or scooter to and from school on the days you can.
Please choose to park and travel safely around our kura at all times, making the safety of our tamariki the highest priority.
Term Dates
Term 4: Monday 9 October – Friday 15 December (school finishes at 12.00 pm)
*Thu 30 Nov – Orange Day (Road Patrol)
*Wed 06 Dec – Year 6 Graduation
*Fri 08 Dec – School Fun Day
*Wed 13 Dec – Whole School Christmas Assembly
*Fri 15 Dec – Last day of School 2023 finish at 12:00pm
TERM DATES 2024
TERM 1 -Thursday 1 February - Friday 12 April
Thursday 25 January Office Open
Friday 26 January Office Open
Tuesday 30 January Teacher Only Day
Wednesday 31 Teacher Only Day
Thursday 1 February 9-12 Teacher Only Morning
12-3 Whanau Open/Meet the Teacher Day
Friday 2 February Full School back
Tuesday 6 February Waitangi Day (School Closed)
Friday 29 March Good Friday (School Closed)
Monday 1 April Easter Monday (School Closed)
Tuesday 2 April Easter Tuesday (School Closed)
Connect with Greerton Village School
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/