SCS Newsletter

Kia ora e te whānau,

Wow, this term is flying past so fast and it has been such a busy one! Already we are at the end of week 7. It is so lovely to have the warmer spring days.

Last Sunday we had two crews from Outward Bound support us with a working bee, weeding the native plantings and finishing laying the chip on the pathway. Soon we will be calling out for our school community to help plant the pathway, it will be so amazing to get this project completed.

Every term, the Ministry of Education collects our attendance data to ensure that all students are regularly attending school, more than 80%. If your child’s attendance is below attendance, they will get in contact to see how they can support you. It is important your child attends school as not only does it support progress and achievement but also supports social skills, friendships, developing self-managing skills. If transport is a problem, please come and see me so we can work together to support you.

Some of our children have been bringing toys to school. We have asked in the past that no toys come to school; however following a discussion with our children, we have decided that on Fridays only, children can bring one toy to school. Please understand that the school takes no responsibility for any toys brought to school.

On Thursday, we were lucky enough to have Paralympian Kate Horan, visit Spring Creek School and share her inspirational story. Our tamariki were so engaged in her fascinating journey, as well as the extra legs she brought in.

On Wednesday 25 September, we will be having a Whānau Afternoon, where we would love our whānau and community to come along so we can share our learning, enjoy some kai and maybe get creative in te taiao. More information will be coming home soon as well as rder forms for school photos.

Don't forget to follow us on Facebook to check out more photos and information!

Have a lovely weekend..

Me mahi tahi tātau mō te oranga o te katoa.

Working together for all to succeed, nobody is left behind.

Ngā manaakitanga,

Cheryl Alderlieste

Tumuaki - Principal

Week: 7-8: Resilience/Manawaroa

Setting: Waka

Staff will be working with children, showing them what the value means and looks like.

Term 3

September

• 2 Te Taiao session 130 pm - 3 pm
• 9 Te Taiao session 130 pm - 3 pm
• 10 Whole school hui 9 am
• 23 BOT meeting 5.30 pm TBC
• 24 Whole school hui
• 25 Whanau Afternoon
• 27 Last day of term 3

To stay up to date with school activities you can add our events calendar with the following link SCS Events Calendar

Please see Ness in the office for an order form.

This term we have Aliyah and Saxon returning as our leaders for 2024, our sessions are on Friday mornings.

Kiwi Can themes will follow in this order over the year:

Term 1 = Respect / Manaakitanga
Term 2 = Resilience / Taikaha
Term 3 = Positive Relationships / Whakawhanaungatanga
Term 4 = Integrity / Pono

Our school uses SchoolDocs as a website for our policies and procedures. This site is now live and available to our school community.

We invite you to visit the site at https://springcreek.schooldocs.co.nz/ (note that there's no "www"!). Our username is springcreek and password 7202.

Policies being reviewed this term are:

• Media
• Professional development
• Staff Conduct
• Staff Leave

This is done by following these steps:

1. Visit the website https://springcreek.schooldocs.co.nz/1893.htm

2. Enter the username (springcreek) and password (7202).

3. Follow the link to the relevant policy as listed.

4. Read the policy.

5. Click the Policy Review button at the top right-hand corner of the page.

6. Select the reviewer type "Parent".

7. Enter your name (optional).

8. Submit your ratings and comments.

If you don't have internet access, the school office staff can provide you with printed copies of the policy and a review form.

Legion Taekwon-Do is a dynamic martial art, and it is also an exciting sport suitable for all ages and abilities. Classes are for everyone from beginners to advanced levels.

Focused mind, disciplined body and pure spirit through community participation is our motto. Keeping this in mind, we encourage individual growth through a family feel atmosphere whilst practicing Taekwon-Do techniques.

Fees will be free to any Spring Creek School students and to the Spring Creek community. Classes will be Monday 3:15 - 4:15 pm in the Spring Creek Hall from this term. Families need to arrange for their children to go to the hall after school.

Email: admin@springcreek.school.nz
Website: www.springcreek.school.nz
Location: 52 Ferry Road, Spring Creek, New Zealand
Phone: 03 5705514
Facebook: facebook.com/SCSchool