Stanley Avenue School Newsletter

Hello, Kia ora, Chomreabsour, Mālo ni, Ni hao, Kia orāna, Talofa lava, Namaste, Hola, Hallo, Chào bạn, Bula Vinaka, Kumusta, Guten Tag, Mālō e lelei , An-nyeong-ha-se-yo, greetings to all our School Families

I was fortunate to take our teams to the 2023 Piako Football Festival. This is a new pre-season tournament organised by WaiBop Football and Te Aroha Junior Soccer.

After rain the night before, the day dawned bright and breezy for the Piako Football Festival. Across the Te Aroha Primary Schools 26 teams in total competed, with six teams from Stanley Ave. Each team played 4 games and get a pre-season taste of Football. I was impressed with the Stanley Ave students' skills and sportsmanship throughout the day. I was especially proud of students giving Football/Soccer a go for the first time. They say that starting is the hardest part! I loved the ‘Whaia kia u’ (Strive to Succeed) attitude from all our students participating.

The day could not have happened without the organisation of Scott from WaiBOP Football and the Te Aroha Junior Soccer Committee. Also I would like to mention Mrs Valencia, Miss Klein, Vinnie Narayan, Kristina Watts and Jess Norman for managing the teams so well on the day.

The Players of the Day below were chosen for their skill, sportsmanship and team player attributes.

SAS Madrid: Eden Loneko

SAS United: Erik Pollock

SAS Wolves: Hannah Corrigan

SAS Celtic: Tyler Haines

SAS Rangers: Shivam Patel

SAS Phoenix: Aroha Pekipaki

Please note ‘Whaia kia u’- Strive to Succeed is one of our four Learner Dimensions.

Ngā mihi nui

John Byers

• 25 Mar Netball Funday Spur Street Courts
• 25 Mar Soccer Muster Boyd Park 2-4pm
• 30 Mar Piwakawaka Whanau Workshops for Better Start Literacy Approach 9.00am or 2.30pm in Room 10
• 04-06 Apr Tui Camp at Waitawheta
• 03 Apr BOT Meeting 6pm Staffroom
• 06 Apr Last Day Term 1
• 24 Apr Kahui Ako Teacher only day
• 25 Apr ANZAC DAY
• 26 Apr First day of Term 2

Kia ora Whānau

Just a wee reminder about our Whānau Hui for Term 0ne. We will be holding this on Wednesday 29th March at 6pm in Room 12. We will start by sharing kai. Please bring a plate to share.

We will then work on making poi for our Kapa Haka group and chat as we make poi together.

Please feel welcome to come and join in! Please answer the survey on HERO or if you received a paper copy then you could send that back.

An excellent display of Teamwork, Risk Taking, Grit, Determination, Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Creativity was on display from all our teams. Thank you Mrs Harrison for your patience and passion for technology. Our students are very lucky to have you encouraging and supporting them to be brave enough to compete at this level.

Yesterday, 61 of our future Black Sticks, travelled to Ngatea to take part in Hockey Fun Day. This was a wonderful opportunity for our students to 'Give it a go' and experience the skills and teamwork that is part of playing in a Hockey team. It was very special to have some of our current Black Sticks at the turf on the day, inspiring our children...and some of the parents!!

A Huge thank you to Mrs Meyler, Miss Williams and Mrs Hamilton for their organisation and to the wonderful parents that went along as Managers, provided transport and supported our budding Black Sticks. The day would not have been possible without you all and is truly appreciated.

At Assembly on Friday, Room 11 could hear cheep cheep coming from the ceiling. We decided it was a Piwakawaka that had built a nest up there. As soon as we got back to class we wrote some fantastic Piwakawaka stories and then did some pastel and dye artwork. We are very proud of our work, especially our stories.

Mrs Trebes

Details of pre-enrolment procedures and subsequent balloting procedures for the following period:

The board advises that five spaces for new entrant students and five spaces for Years 1-4 students are likely to be available for the period of 26th April to 29th May 2023.

Applications close 9 am, 26th April 2023. If the number of out of zone applications exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by ballot. If a ballot for out of zone places is required, it will be held at 10 am, 26th April 2023.

Application forms are available from our school office.

Phone 07 8848 479 or alternatively contact John Byers (Principal) on 021 138 1983

Email: office@stanleyave.school.nz

Thank you

John Byers

Principal

We are seeking a librarian to manage our school library and provide support to students and teachers. No experience necessary but applicants should have a good knowledge of teenage fiction, competent computer skills and the ability to foster positive relationships with students and staff. This is a part time position of up to 20 hours per week during term time only.

Please submit your CV and covering letter to rjohnson@tacol.nz by Friday 31st March 2023

Te Aroha Junior Hockey Muster will take place at Te Aroha Primary School on Monday 27th March, 3.30pm to 5.00pm.

All inquiries to Kim Davey 0274 824 597 or stevekimnz@gmail.com.

This year we have moved our competition days to Wednesdays which means more kids get to play Netball! If you are able to help with Umpiring our Year 5 to 8s please let Kim in the office know. We are desperately short of umpires this year.

Future Ferns Open Day is this Saturday! We hope your child is excited for a fun filled morning of Netball.

If you haven't already please remember to register your children using the following link.

For our season to be a success we need the help of as many parents as possible! You don't need any experience or even know the rules of netball to be a part.

On Saturday there will be two Parent workshops for you to get some coaching of your own on how the future ferns program is run.

Please follow the link to register for the workshops

All parents who attend the workshop will be in draw to win Prizes; 1 Month Fitzone Membership and Barkers Goodie Box.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Te Aroha Netball Association

Call in to the shop on Whitaker street to collect a hat to decorate, and return the decorated hat back to Tea Rose Crafts by Wednesday 5th April.

The winning Entry will be displayed in the shop window over the easter holiday.

Come and play a fun season of soccer! Te Aroha Junior Cobras Soccer Registrations close 31 March. Register at

https://www.sporty.co.nz/tearohacobrasjuniorafc

Please make payments to 03 1573 0009816 00 (Use you surname as a reference)

Email: office@stanleyave.school.nz
Website: https://stanleyave.school.nz/
Location: Stanley Avenue School Stanley Avenue, Te Aroha 3320, New Zealand
Phone: +64 7-884 8479
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stanleyaveschool/