Inglewood Primary School

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: Encourage others in a positive way.

Kia ora everyone

Unbelievable! We’re racing towards the end of the school year with just over two weeks of school left. This final stretch is packed with exciting events, including end-of-year prize-givings, the Year 8 farewell ceremony, and class outings.

I want to extend a huge congratulations to all our students and staff for the incredible success of our recent production. It was truly inspiring to witness our students’ confidence soar as they performed in front of such a large audience. A massive thank you to all the staff who dedicated countless extra hours to make this production a reality. Your hard work and dedication were invaluable.

A special congratulations to our staff members who have recently achieved full teacher registration or completed additional study. Your commitment to professional development is an inspiration to us all.

As we approach the end of the year, we’ve noticed a recent increase in COVID-19 cases, often starting with stomach symptoms. Please remain vigilant and encourage your child to stay home if they are unwell.

A quick reminder: Teachers are hard at work finalising class lists for next year. If your child is not in Year 8 and will not be returning in 2025, or if you have a preschooler starting next year who hasn’t yet enrolled, please let us know as soon as possible. This information will help us ensure balanced class sizes for the upcoming year.

Let’s make these final weeks of the school year a memorable one.

Nga mihi

Juliet Vickers

Our current school roll is 419.

to Mrs Helen Dombroski, Mr Rangi Adams, Mrs Rowena Taylor, Mrs Wendy Williams, Matua Moni, Jeremiah Reynolds, Paetin Nicholls-Kwong, Noah Madden, Leah Theobald, Marli Robinson, Rhylan Picton, Jac Cade and Aubrey-Rose Manu-Millar who have celebrated their birthdays over the last few weeks.

A reminder during Term 4 all students must wear a hat during break times. If students are not wearing a hat during break times they will be asked to play in the shade.

Calling All Bakers!

We would love your donations at our bake sale if you love to bake! Donations can be dropped off at the office on Monday, 2 December, at school. The bake sale will be held at the front gate on Monday afternoon from 2.30 to 3.300pm. Paper plates should have come home with the eldest child in each family this afternoon.

With the increased cost of living for everyone, the funds raised from the bake sale will go towards the year 7 and 8 camps in 2025. We would love the whole school's input with the donation of baked goods. One day, we will all have students attending these camps, and any financial help is always appreciated.

It's all about the families helping families, and we have a great family community at Inglewood Primary School.

To win a fabulous custom cake - Tickets can be purchased at the bake sale on Monday afternoon or at the school office (correct cash only).

Christmas Raffle: The ParentLink Committee are excited to hold their Annual Christmas raffle. Last year they raised over $1600. This year they would love you to donate one or two goodies over the next few weeks. Donations can be left at the school office. As per previous years, they are taking cash only for this fundraiser and ask that all donations are non perishable and not expired.

Week 6 (18 - 22 November) - Non perishables and staples (eg tins, cooking supplies, snacks)

Week 7 (25 - 29 November) - Household products (toiletries, cleaning products, pet supplies)

Week 8 (2 - 6 December) - Christmas item, something sweet

Each school family will receive a sheet with 15 raffles to sell. Raffles are $2 each. Money and sheets are due back to the school office by 3pm Thursday 5 December. The raffle will be drawn on Monday 9 December and will be announced at the school assemblies and via Facebook. There will be three grocery raffles to win. Good luck and thank you for your continued support.

Please like our IPS ParentLink page to keep updated with fundraising events and meetings.

This is a fabulous group of parents supporting our school.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563457487552...

What an outstanding week of production performances. Thank you to all our students, staff and helpers for making this a fabulous performance. Please see our School Facebook page for many many amazing photos!

We kindly remind you of the outstanding balance on some school accounts. Your prompt payment is greatly appreciated or a regular automatic payment set up. By paying these accounts, our school uses these funds for educational resources, activities, utilities, wages and school maintenance.

We understand that financial situations can change, and we are committed to working with families to find solutions. If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact our school office to discuss payment arrangements.

Thank you to the families who are continuing to pay on a regular basis or have paid their account in full.

Our school bank account has now changed - 15-3946-0175681-80. Please amend your automatic direct credits. Thank you.

Enrolment at Inglewood School is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available on the school website or from the school office

The board is now inviting applications from parents who wish to enrol their children at Inglewood Primary School starting within Term 1 2025.

All applications must be received by 3pm Monday 27 January for Term 1 2025. If a ballot for out of zone places is required, it will be held on Wednesday 29 January 2025. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three school days of the ballot being held.

The board has determined that 20 places from Year 1-6 are likely to be available for out-of-zone students within Term 1 2025. The exact number of places will depend on the number of applications received from students who live within the school’s home zone. Parents of students who live within the home zone and intend enrolling their child at any time during the year should notify the school to assist the school to plan appropriately.

The application form for enrolment is available from the school website, or from the school office.

Please note, that if the number of out-of-zone applications exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by ballot. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three school days of the ballot being held,

Details relating to the next enrolment period Term 2 2025 will be published March 2025.

Wednesday 4 December

Mini Moa Pre School Visit 9 - 10am

Friday 6 December

Year 8 Grad Ball - Inglewood Town Hall

Tuesday 10 December

Sports/Academic/Service Assembly -12 noon at IPS (More details to follow)

Thank You Afternoon Tea - 2.15pm

Board of Trustees Meeting - 6.45pm

Friday 13 December

Final Year 1-4 Assembly at IPS - 9.30am

Final Year 5-8 Assembly at IHS - 12.30pm

Monday 16 December

2025 Class Swap - 10am to 11am

REACH Celebration - 12noon

Tuesday 17 December

Last day of Term 4 School Closes at 12.15pm

Term 1

Monday 3 February - First day of Term 1 & Learning Partnership Day

Thursday 6 February - Waitangi Day School Closed

Friday 7 March - Staff Only Day

Monday 10 March - Taranaki Anniversary School Closed

Friday 11 April - Last day of Term 1

Term 2

Monday 28 April - First day of Term 2

Monday 2 June - Kings Birthday School Closed

Friday 20 June - Matariki Day School Closed

Friday 27 June - Last day of Term 2

Term 3

Monday 14 July - First day of Term 3

Friday 19 September - Last day of Term 3

Term 4

Monday 6 October - First day of Term 4

Monday 27 October - Labour Day School Closed

Wednesday 17 December - Last day of Term 4

Please click on the link to order directly from our school website or pop into the school office.

https://www.inglewoodprimary.school.nz/shop/