Tumuaki Korero - Principal's Message
Well winter certainly feels as if it has arrived at IPS!
Today we welcomed St John Bosco into our Kura for the Year 5 and 6 interschool. It is wonderful to see so many students representing our school in so many different ways, from on the sports fields and courts to the chess board and participating in our mihi whakatau, showing manaakitanga and tikanga.
Our roll continues to grow, and we now have over 400 students. It is natural for students to sometimes experience some form of conflict with each other. As part of our commitment to fostering a supportive and empowering learning environment, we encourage our students to build resilience and develop problem-solving skills, especially when it comes to handling conflicts.
While it's natural to want to step in and resolve issues for your child, allowing them the space to navigate and resolve conflicts independently can be incredibly beneficial. These experiences help children learn important life skills such as communication, empathy, and perseverance. The staff guide students in developing these skills, and we provide support when needed.
We also understand that children's viewpoints don't always accurately reflect what has happened. It's important for them to learn to see situations from multiple perspectives and to develop the ability to resolve misunderstandings. Staff take the time to talk to the students involved so we can hear these different perspectives and provide support and guidance moving forward.
Lately, we have observed that parent interventions can sometimes exacerbate these issues. Please be assured that our teachers will contact you if we feel your child is experiencing conflict problems that they cannot resolve on their own. We believe addressing these issues through the school rather than involving other parents directly to ensure a fair and supportive resolution is best.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping our students become confident and capable.
Have a fabulous weekend.
Ngā mihi
Juliet Vickers
Panitahi Whanau - Naki Plumbing & Gas
Alexis Wilson
For always showing her REACH values and being a great role model for her peers. Kai Pai
Pouākai Whanau - BasePro Lining & Agricultural
Alani Potroz
For being an amazing role REACH role model while Pouakai Lindsay does afternoon Mindfulness
Ka rawe Alani.
Waiongana Iti Whanau - Drain Master
Paige Pearse - Otene
For being focused on your learning. Having amazing REACH manners and respect for others. You are a super star!
Puke Haupapa Whanau - Jacqui Hemi Mike Pero Mortgages
Gracie Sears
For always being an upstander in our class. You demonstrate our REACH values in everything you do and are a true role model to others.
Panitahi Whanau - Naki Plumbing & Gas
Tamati Jones
For being focused on your learning. Having amazing REACH manners and respect for others. Ka pai!
Pouākai Whanau - BasePro Lining & Agricultural
Nonoi Fruean
For always being motivated and doing your personal best in all class work your determination is infectious.
Waiongana Iti Whanau - Drain Master
Matthew Hutchings
For always being an upbeat learner, friend and a great member of Waiongana Iti.
Puke Haupapa Whanau - Jacqui Hemi Mike Pero Mortgages
Ari Mekalick
For making positive choices towards his learning and completing awesome mahi in class. Keep it up Ari!
who have celebrated their birthdays over the last two weeks.
ParentLink News
Yarrows Cookie Fundraiser: All orders will be delivered school on Friday 21 June. Thank you for your support of our school.
ParentLink AGM: The AGM will be held in the School Staffroom on Tuesday 18 June. We have a fabulous group of parents on the ParentLink Committee. If you would love to join us and meet new families, please come along. For further information phone Brooke Nielsen 0276367025 or parentlink@inglewood.school.nz.
