As we come to the end of the term, I’d like to acknowledge the staff here at Vogeltown School. They are a group of outstanding people, and since joining them, I’ve seen first-hand the incredible effort they put in for all our children. They’ve answered plenty of my questions, adapted to new ways of working, and always remained open to new possibilities. Their dedication, professionalism, and willingness to grow are a big part of why we are able to do so well, and I’m proud to be part of this team.
Very soon, the Vogeltown School crew will officially be on baby watch as we say goodbye to Celeste Broderick who is heading off on maternity leave!
She’ll be swapping planning meetings for birth plans, morning tea duties for midnight feeds, and the classroom for a nursery. We have no doubt that all her teacher powers - patience, multitasking, and the ability to detect trouble from a mile away - will serve her well in this next adventure!
While we’ll miss her fun energy, we’re so excited for lies ahead and we’ll be eagerly awaiting any news!
We are delighted to announce that Mrs. Shaunice van Dyk will be taking over as the teacher in Room 8 starting from Term 3. We are grateful that Shaunice has been able to come into school for a few days this week getting to know the children, and learning more about classroom routines and the way the school operates.
“Kia ora koutou, my name is Shaunice van Dyk, and I’m thrilled to be joining the Vogeltown School whānau in Term 3. I bring with me seven years of teaching experience in the primary sector in South Africa, as well as a recent year working in early childhood education here in New Zealand. I’m also a mum of two, so I understand the importance of strong home-school partnerships and creating a classroom environment where every child feels safe, valued, and excited to learn. I’m passionate about building meaningful relationships with tamariki and their whānau, and I’m looking forward to getting to know you all and becoming part of this wonderful community. Ngā mihi nui!”
A huge thank you to our amazing Home and School Committee for their generous donation earlier this term of funds to support our school: $10,000! We’re incredibly grateful for their ongoing commitment to our school and the difference they make for our children and teachers.
We’re excited to let you know that the very first purchase made with their donation was a brand-new portable PA system. It made its debut at our Vogeltowner Awards assembly yesterday and worked brilliantly - with no tangled cords or dodgy microphones in sight!
It is important that we know if you have a child starting school sometime in the remainder of this year. This will allow us to put organisation in place for new students - especially those starting school, and to understand our predicted roll throughout the year.
You can do this by contacting the office to confirm that we have your child on our records, or by completing an enrolment form (which can be collected from the school or downloaded off our website).
If you know of anyone else living in zone that may be looking to enrol then please share this message with them.
