Inglewood Primary School

NEWSLETTER No 15 - 18 October 2024

Our Mission:

Learning to think, to do, to be

Ako ki te whakaaro, ako ki te mahi, ako kia ora ai te mauri

Our Vision: To provide a teaching and learning environment where of those involved: demonstrate respect, expect the best, achieve through opportunity, communicate actively & feel good and safe

REACH Goal Week 6:Think before you speak.

Principal's Kōrero

Kia ora everyone,

Welcome back to the start of a very busy term 4. We are preparing for our school production, which will give our students a chance to showcase the arts.

We had great success at the end of last term. I was privileged to attend the Kahui Ako Kapa Haka Festival and was incredibly proud of our tamariki's exceptional performance. Ka mau te wehi! The students' passion, energy, and dedication were truly inspiring. A huge thank you to all the kaiako involved in their success.

Our school also participated in the Kahui Ako photo competition, showcasing the talent of our students through their creative photography. Additionally, our cross country team competed at the Taranaki Cross Country Championships, giving it their all and representing our school with pride.

The students enjoyed various fun activities, including our REACH celebrations and disco to finish the term. Thanks to our amazing Parent Link group for the hugely successful school disco.

The end-of-term progress reports have been sent out. Please take the time to review your child's report. We've implemented term-end reporting to provide you with more up-to-date information.

This is just a reminder that the school will be closed on 4 November. We have a Teacher-Only Day, during which teachers will focus on the new curriculum changes related to literacy, numeracy, and assessment.

As we look ahead to the 2025 school year, we wanted to provide you with an update regarding our whānau hub structure. While the overall concept of whānau hubs will remain in place, we are implementing a new approach to student placement. To ensure that each student is placed in a class that best aligns with their individual learning needs and goals, we will be carefully considering various factors, such as academic abilities, social and emotional development, and interests. This means that your child may be placed in a different whānau than in previous years. We believe this change will foster a more personalised and supportive learning environment for all students.

Nga mihi

Juliet Vickers

Regional Evolocity Challenge

Earlier this year we had a group of very keen individuals take on a mammoth challenge. To build an electric car and compete in the Regional Evolocity Challenge.

These students excelled in the process and have worked very hard all year to complete their project. From planning, finding sponsors, learning to weld, engineering, problem solving to writing a technical report.

Yesterday they competed against other schools in various challenges, drag race, gymkana, economy race and presented their engineering ideas and themes to different judges.

Along with winning the gymkana event in their class the boys also came away with:

1st in Engineering

1st in Showstopper

3rd in Performance overall.

Congratulations boys, can’t wait to see what you do next.

Thanks so much to our sponsors: Auto Torque, Dirtona Karting & La Nuova and also our awesome mentor Brendon King.

Safety update: Closure of school entranceway and driveway at the end of the school day - 2.50pm - 3.10pm

We wish to inform you of the closure of the entrance to our school and dental clinic for safety reasons at the end of the school day.

Effective from Monday 21 October, the entrance will be closed from 2:50 PM to 3:10 PM, except in emergency situations. This closure includes entering or exiting the school car park and parking by the Dental Clinic. During this time, the blue gates will be closed.

We understand that this may cause some inconvenience, but it is essential to ensure the safety of our students during this busy time of day when a large number of children are leaving school.

If your child has a disability pass, please enter or exit the school in accordance with these times.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Students of the Week - Term 3 Weeks 9 & 10 & Term 4 Week 1

Panitahi Whanau - Naki Plumbing & Gas

Stanley Voss

For making lots of progress in class with your writing, reading and handwriting. Keep up the great mahi, Stanley!

Pouākai Whanau - BasePro Lining & Agricultural

Chloe Bannan

For supporting another class mate to understand repeated addition. You are outstanding Chloe!!

Tokomaru Whanau - RJ Mason Transport Ltd

Meiana Walker

Overcoming challenges in speech writing and doing an amazing job in all her mahi.

Waiongana Iti Whanau - Drain Master

Jaxon Smith

For working hard to complete his work and being a focused and enthusiastic learner during Kapa haka. Keep up the awesome mahi Jaxon!

Puke Haupapa Whanau - Jacqui Hemi Mike Pero Mortgages

Tyler Polglase

For having a positive REACH attitude and being kind to everybody. You are a star Tyler!