Macleans Primary School Newsletter

Kia Ora Everyone

A short week for us all this week with the school being open for only 3 days. The long weekend was no doubt enjoyed by all of us as. The children will enjoy another long weekend as we are closed on Friday 6 June for a Teacher Only Day. All of the teachers will be engaged in professional development delivered by the MoE on the new Maths Curriculum and the platform that we are using to deliver aspects of the new Maths Curriculum Oxford Maths.

The annual fundraiser which has been in the form of an 'athon' for the past few years is generating a lot of buzz amongst the kids, especially leading up to the first spot prize draw happening tomorrow. Children need to have returned their Value-A-Thon Booklet to be in the draw and collected and returned the fundraising, or a portion of the fundraising. Thanks everyone for getting behind this as the money fundraised will be going towards purchasing new teaching resources to support the implementation of the the new NZ Maths and English Curriculum.

We are towards the end now of the appointment process for the new Year 4 to Year 6 Assistant Principal. The appointments committee of myself, Angelique and Ambie from the SLT and Board member Felicity Wiggins have been working our way through many applications and the interview process. Because of the number of quality applicants we have received, we have found that it is not an easy decision to make, but we are looking to appoint the new Y4 to Y6 Assistant Principal in the next day or two.

Don't forget to book your learning conference with your child's teacher on 10 and 11 June. Please note the bookings for the 10 June conferences will close on 9 June at 3pm and the bookings for the 11 June conferences will close at 3pm on 10 June. Details on how to book have been sent home and are in this newsletter too!

Please enjoy this 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.

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Next Newsletter and Notices:

•Wednesday 25 June 2025

•MPS Notices and update at anytime

On 21 May, 3 members of the ASB Volunteer in The Community Scheme helped out at Macleans Primary, clearing a lot of weeds and garden debris from behind R17 to R23. Thanks sooooo much to (from left in photo below) Val Thomson, Vinay Kumar and Anthony Kendall. Great community work, ASB!

Going to school every day is important for all school aged tamariki (children). It helps build their confidence and social skills, and to achieve their education and life ambitions. This information helps you decide when it is okay to send your child to school, when you should keep your child at home and when you should contact a health professional for advice. Link HERE to go to Health NZ Guide.

The Macleans Values were in action last weekend as Nathan Lu from Room 22 and George Li 21 from room and their mums helped out with the Botany Creek Community Clean-up. The organisers were especially grateful to see such young volunteers taking part. They said it was very meaningful to have the youngest helpers there. The clean-up meant that rubbish like cans, snack wrappers, and plastic waste were collected, while the more experienced volunteers waded in and pulled out things like shopping trolleys, tires, and even office chairs! One of the teachers from Mangere School chatted with George and Nathan about invasive plant species, which was really interesting. Well done Nathan and George and their mums! You are great examples of the Macleans Values.

The had a great day at the STEAM Challenge the other day! They placed 6th overall out of 14 schools and came away with some prizes.

Learning Conferences will be held in week 7, on Tuesday 10 June and Wednesday 11 June. On Tuesday 10 June the interviews will begin at 1.30, meaning an early school closure of 1pm on that day. The final conference will be at 5.45pm. Skids will be operating to provide care as children are not to remain at school. On Wednesday 11 June, school will close at the normal time of 3pm and learning conferences will begin at 3.30 and the last one will begin at 7.45. Please note the bookings for the 10 June conferences will close on 9 June at 3pm and the bookings for the 11 June conferences will close at 3pm on 10 June.

FARM COVE SWIM SCHOOL

Learn to swim at the best Swim School in East Auckland

We are taking enrolments for our HOLIDAY SWIMMING BLOCK COURSES

Swimmers usually make great progress during our block courses. They retain the skills they learn by swimming a few days in a row. All levels and abilities are welcome. Lessons are 30 minutes and swimmers will swim daily at the same time. Our first lesson starts at 9am and last one finishes at 7pm.

Swimmers who attend our holiday block courses have preference for a space during term time.

Email farmcoveswim@gmail.com to secure a place.

Phone 021 029 09067 if you have any questions.

You are welcome to come for a visit to watch some lessons, and you’ll be able to experience our private facilities, small class sizes and Playroom next to the pool. Lessons are focused and we have competent, experienced teachers.

Fees per block per swimmer:

3 swimmers per class - $125

2 swimmers per class - $187.50

Private lessons (one-on-one) - $375

The Macleans Primary Fundraiser for 2025 is the 'Value-A-Thon'. We would like everyone to get behind the Value-A-Thon as we are raising funds towards new teaching resources to support the implementation of the the NZ Maths and English Curriculum.

TIMELINE

Monday 26 May: Value-A-Thon Assembly ‘Launch’ in the morning and Sheets/Booklets handed out for children to bring home at the end of the day.

Tuesday 27 May to Tuesday 24 June: Sponsorship money can be returned between these dates. At any time you may make the 'flat-fee' sponsorship of $36 (18 tasks at $2 each) or the sponsorship money when you feel ready. Of course, discuss with your child when you feel the Macleans Value-Athon has been completed! :)))

**Spot Prizes Announced at Morning Notices begin Thursday 5 June. To be in for a Spot Prize, sheets and sponsorship money must be returned to teachers**

Tuesday 24 June: Sponsorship sheets retuned to class in preparation for Thursday 26 June Sharing

Friday 27 June (last day term 2): Aim for all sponsorship money to be returned by this day **Holidays - chance to gather and organise the sponsorship money if needed**

#1 Fundraiser to #5 Fundraiser

#1 - Apple Ipad

#2 - $400 Botany Town Centre Voucher

#3 - $300 Botany Town Centre Voucher

#2 - $200 Botany Town Centre Voucher

#5 - $100 Botany Town Centre Voucher

The most money raised by each year level class will receive a pizza lunch and caxh day. The date for this is to be announced, likely in the first few weeks of term 3. Thanks to our main sponsor so far John Russell Menswear.

Collect the Yummy cut-out labels from bags (each cut-out label is worth 10 stickers) and individual Yummy apple stickers for Macleans Primary School’s share of the $200,000 free Sport sports gear prize pool. Yummy apples are available from New World, PAK’nSAVE and participating Four Square stores. The more you collect, the more sports gear Macleans Primary can get. So get going and start collecting your Yummy cut-out labels and stickers now! Download the sheets and print at home or collect from the school office.

Thursday 5 June - Value-A-Thon Spot Prizes Begin (children can only be in for spot prizes if money and booklets returned)

Friday 6 June - Teacher Only Day (school closed)

Tuesday 10 June - Learning Conferences 1.30 to 6pm (school closes early @ 1pm)

Wednesday 11 June - Learning Conferences 3.30 - 8pm (school closes regular time of 3pm)

Friday 13 June - PTA Disco – more details coming soon!

Monday 16 June - BoT Meeting at 6pm

Thursday 19 June - Matarki Assembly x 2. Y1-Y3 @ 2pm - 2.20 and Y4-Y6 @ 2.25 - 2.50

Friday 20 June - Matariki Public Holiday (school closed)

Tuesday 24 June - Value-A-Thon Booklets and money returned to classes for sharing on Thursday 26 June.

Wednesday 25 June - Winning House Cazh Day

Friday 27 June - Last Day of Term 2 (Whole School Cazh)

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Macleans Primary School

10 Wycherley Drive

Bucklands Beach

New Zealand

Email: admin@macleansprimary.school.nz
Website: www.macleansprimary.school.nz
Location: Macleans Primary School Wycherley Drive, Bucklands Beach, Auckland, New Zealand
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