Kia Ora koutou Parents and Macleans Primary Whānau
We are moving into the last few weeks of term 4 and the school year which means we are wrapping up the learning for 2024 and making plans for 2025. The focus in classes continues to be the learning and Macleans Values, and this can be seen at the 'open classes' later this week (see below for more information). Speaking of 2025, further down in the newsletter is reminder information about 'meet the teacher' in a couple of weeks. I have also listed the class organisation and placement of teachers. It is exciting that there are a few teachers moving to teach at different year levels; this is something that Macleans Primary supports and encourages as it is great for teacher development and growth, whilst supporting strong teaching practise across the school.
We will be changing the start date for 2025, pushing the first day of 2025 to Thursday 30 January (it was 29 January). We are needing to do this as the refurbishment for R1-R5 and R10 and R11 is starting on 14 December and scheduled to finish between 22 and 24 January. 22 to 24 January are the teacher only days, and teachers affected by the move will not be able to shift and set-up their refurbished classes in time; we are confident that an extra day will mean that what could be a rushed operation will enable teachers to do what is needed in good time to be ready to welcome the children on Thursday 30 January.
I had mentioned previously that features on the recent Epro8 semi-finals and the ICAS achievements would be in this newsletter. They will now be in the final newsletter of the year.
In the next newsletter I'll also feature the new and exciting 2025 '6 Day Timetable' which will offer a wider curriculum scope.
A reminder to order the fantastic 2024 Macleans Primary Yearbook. Limited copies available. Each year we get a few children disappointed as they have not ordered in time, so order now - details on how to order below).
We have decided to cancel the 28 November 'Meet the Teaching Teams for 2025'. We have done this because children and parents will now know their new teacher for 2025 on Tuesday 10 December (see below). We will publish the presentation for the Y1-Y3 team and Y4-Y6 team in due course. In the meantime, you can see all the teachers and teaching teams for 2025 listed below. The 'Meet The Teacher' will be earlier next year - Tuesday 4 February 2025. There will be a Y1-Y3 'Meet the Teacher' in the hall followed by a Y4-Y6 'Meet The Teacher'. Times are To Be Announced next year.
We look forward to seeing many parents, friends and families at the 'open classes' tomorrow and Friday- see details below.
Please note the final newsletter of 2024 will be in 3 weeks time; there will be regular notices sent home between now and the end of the year, and of course seesaw messages and communication from the classrooms.
Have a great week everyone and enjoy the newsletter!
Regards - Matthew Cooke
Principal
m.cooke@macleansprimary.school.nz
PS - Thanks to Farm Cove Superette for their sponsorship of this newsletter: 1/190 Fisher Parade, Farm Cove. See ad below.
PPS - Remember that at the end of this newsletter in your email you may get the note that the Message is Clipped and you may need to click on View Entire Message
Next Newsletter and Notices:
•Wednesday 11 December 2024
•MPS Notices and update at anytime
It is that time of year again, the time when the Macleans kids dust off their dancing shoes, flex their fingers and sing, sing, sing! Yes, it is Macleans Has Talent 2025! Our performing Arts Teacher 'Miss Chanelle' will be running auditions tomorrow and Friday this week from 1 to 1.45. Auditions next week if needed. The final is on Friday 29 November at 9.15am in he hall.
Hall Completion - CHECK!
R6-R9 Refurb. - CHECK!
R1-R5 & R10/R11 - new carpet, LED lighting, heating and cooling, joinery and walls is beginning on Saturday 14 December with teachers being able to move in from 22 to 24 January, ready for day 1 2025 on 30 January (note the 1st day of 2025 has changed from 29 January)
This year Macleans Primary will be letting children and families know of their classes before the end of the year. Children will spend a few hours over the last day or two of the school year (12 and 13 December) with their new teacher and classmates. This will be a great way for the teachers to get to know the children, and the children to get to know their new teacher! We will communicate with you your child's new class through a note in the 2024 End of Year Summary Report card envelope that is coming home on Tuesday 10 December.
Camp Dates and Approximate Costs
Y4 Day Camp Activities and Experiences: Date TBA and approximate cost will be $40-$70
Y5: 1 Night Camp approximate costs will be $100-$130
Y6: 2 Night Camp approximate costs will be $180-$220
Y6 Camp at Chosen Valley Camp in Ramarama is Wed. 2 April to Fri. 4 April (2 nights)
Y5 Camp at Willow Park in Eastern Beach is Thurs. 10 April to Fri. 11 April (1 night)
If your child is turning five in the next six (6) months please ensure you enrol them as soon as possible. Our roll is steadily growing and we need to plan for classes and teachers during the year. Please collect your enrolment pack from the office, or go to www.macleansprimary.school.nz for more information. You can also email the Office Team (Sally or Sharon) on admin@macleansprimary.school.nz. Deputy Principal Angelique Wendzich will also be able to assist with any questions. Angelique can be emailed on a.wendzich@macleansprimary.school.nz
Please let me know of any achievements by your child. Whether it be in sport, the arts, cultural or other! Perhaps you have seen a great example of the Macleans values at home. We know our Macleans students achieve great things, and we want to share them! Please email on m.cooke@macleansprimary.school.nz. I'd love to hear from you!
Yummy Apple Stickers: 1Sticker = 1 House Counter
Please collect and send in your yummy apple stickers. Collect the Yummy cut-out labels from bags (each cut-out label is worth 10 stickers) and individual Yummy apple stickers and Macleans Primary School can get free sports gear. Yummy apples are available from New World, PAK’nSAVE and participating Four Square stores. The more we collect, the more sports gear we can get so get going and start collecting your Yummy cut-out labels and stickers now. With each yummy apple sticker brought in, children get a House Counter! The sticker sheets are available for pick up from the office. They can also be downloaded below.
Thursday 21 November - Y4-Y6 'Open Classrooms from 2.15 -3pm
Friday 22 November - Y0-Y3 "Open Classrooms' from 2.15 -3pm
Friday 22 November - "Xmas Toy Drive': Bring a Gold Coin, Wear Cazh. All money raised will be spent on toys for children. Toys will be gifted to Salvation Army.
Friday 22 November - HPPA Inter-School Athletics
Friday 29 November - 'Can for Cazh': Bring a non-perishable food item, Wear Cazh. All food items will be donated to the local food bank.
Friday 6 December - Term 4 Wining House Cazh (announced on Wednesday 4 December
Sunday 8 December - Howick Santa Parade (Macleans Primary School Leaders)
Tuesday 10 December - End Of Year Prize-Giving: Y0-Y3 is 9.15 to 10.30 & Y4-Y6 is 11.45 - 1.30
Tuesday 10 December - End Of Year Reports Sent Home
Wednesday 11 December - End of Year Fun Day (see sep. org.for all year groups). This is a CAZH Day.
Wednesday 11 December - Yearbooks Distributed to Classes
Thursday 12 December - Year 6 Grad. Party (Time TBA)
Friday 13 December - Last Day of School year 2024 (school closes at 12 noon).
**Note the last day of term is Friday 13 December; school closes at 12 noon. Children will wear full-school uniform on the last day of school*
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