THIS WEEK’S MEMORY VERSE

He who observes the wind will not sow, And he who regards the clouds will not reap.

Ecclesiastes 11:4

Principles Notice

Tena koutou whanau ma – warm greetings to everyone.
 
It is great to see students trying harder more and more to get the little things (which are actually really important) right, such as uniform and punctuality. As always of course, there is room for improvement but I want to acknowledge al of our students who are constantly putting themselves out there and doing the right thing.
There is some concern that unkind words are creeping into the student relationships and we are encouraging and modeling what it looks like to conduct ourselves in the light of our standing in Jesus. Please help us by reinforcing the message of Christ, especially in times of relational challenge – we are called to love one another.
You are most likely aware of some very big changes that have been announced by the Minister of Education recently. These changes in focus and direction will definitely have an impact on the school, but change isn’t a bad thing. We look at the intent, set our goals and work together to make things even better. Of course, we need to be wise when embracing change, but staying connected to God, with eyes open, and working together, the possibilities are promising.
On the near horizon is new legislation around attendance and I will be communicating the stronger emphasis on regular attendance in upcoming comms to you all. In a nutshell, we are required to have systems in place to quickly respond to absences at varying levels. The emphasis is to support regular attendance and success at school and will be supported by people in the Attendance Service.
Also in the near future, schools in NZ will be delivering the refreshed curriculum – in a sense, we are already working in this space through literacy and maths, so there will be little noticeable difference in what school ‘looks like’ here. And of course, good teaching is always good teaching in whatever new approach or trend is in vogue so our approach is always going to be asking, “Is what we are doing good for our children?”
 
Quick Reminders
  • Please let us know if you are not, or if you know if anyone else who is not receiving the progress reports sent out each 3 weeks.
  • Please remember only Year 9 to 13 students come to school tomorrow.
  • Please remember Mid Term Break on Friday August 15th.
Mark 12:28-34
28 One of the scribes came up and heard them arguing, and recognizing that He had answered them well, asked Him, “What commandment is the [r]foremost of all?” 29 Jesus answered, “The [s]foremost is, ‘Hear, Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord is one; 30 and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ 31 The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” 32 And the scribe said to Him, “Well said, Teacher; You have truly stated that He is One, and there is no other besides Him; 33 and to love Him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the strength, and to love one’s neighbor as oneself, is much more than all the burnt offerings and sacrifices.” 34 When Jesus saw that he had answered intelligently, He said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And then, no one dared any longer to question Him.
 
Blessings to all
David Rogers
PRINCIPAL

 

KEY DATES:

IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES

PRIMARY
Term 3
Term 3
SECONDARY
Term 3
Term 3
WHOLE SCHOOL
Term 3
Term 3
Teacher only Day for year 1-8 only on the 8th August 2025 ( year 9-13 normal school day )
Mid Term Break 15th August ( School closed on this day )

SCHOOL TERMS

Term 1 Start Tuesday 28th January 2025
End Friday 11th April 2025
Term 2 Start Monday 28th April 2025
End Thursday 26th  June 2025
Term 3 Start Monday 14th July 2025
End Friday 19th September 2025
Term 4 Start Monday 6th  October 2025
End

 

 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Term 3 Monday 2nd  June 2025
Friday 20th  June 2025

 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Meeting Dates:                                                                                                                                                                           

Term 1 Tuesday 18th 2025

Minutes: 

TEACHERS NOTICES

 

Kia Ora

The homework centre is available this term for those who require help with Te Reo, History, and Bible. It will be Wednesdays but will change shortly to a day that I have yet to decide.

Nga mihi
Matua Te Rangi
TRAINING
Ko Tahitanga, First 15 training begins Tuesday 22nd July 3pm-5pm
Nga mihi
Matua Te Rangi
SEEDLINGS 
Kia ora Whanau,
We are on the look out for anyone who may have any seeds or plants that they would like to donate, If you have any of these at home that you no longer need and are happy to donate we would love to give them a home and would much appreciate any donations that come our way, you are more than welcome to drop these off at our school office.
Nga mihi.
Komene Marino
YEAR 5/6 
In our year 5/6 class, we have really been focusing on our group work. How we work in a team, and particularly, that being kind and gentle to one another is more important than the task in front of us. The spaghetti-marshmallow tower challenge and the no-hands-cup-pyramid challenge sure did get heated fast…but there was some great encouragement!
Kendal Cook
    
  
PIZZA & JUICIES 
Back by popular demand, Pizza Thursday and Juicies Friday. For phase 2 of operation playground.
Order forms are at the office,  orders and payment MUST be in by Thursday mornings by 9am at the latest.
Thankyou
Tui Whiu
 
REMINDER:
We have cross country next week Wednesday, below is the timetable that displays the years of the children that are going to be participating and what times they will be running at. It is very important that you please make sure that your child has the proper footwear as this will take place at Lindvart park.
Nga mihi
Paul Atkins

 

STUDENT NOTICES 

 

 


FOR PARENTS AND WHANAU

HEADLICE

Kia ora Whanau.

It has come to our attention that there is a case of headlice going around within our school.

Could you please check your children’s hair over the next couple of days and If your child is found to have headlice, please keep them at home until treatment has been started and their hair has been thoroughly checked and cleaned, this will help prevent the lice from spreading. We also have headlice solution at the office if needed.

Nga mihi

 

 

 

 

PARENT BOARD ELECTIONS 

 

KI O RAHI

Ki o Rahi will be starting Friday 8th August for 6 weeks onwards at Lindvart park.

 

Student safety 

Student safety is of paramount importance. Schools are responsible for regularly reminding caregivers and students on how to keep students safe before, during and after using a school bus.

We’ve put together some information that you may like to use in a newsletter to parents:

Reminders for parents and caregivers:

  • Caregivers are responsible for safely transporting their children to and from their school bus stop and as such are best placed to decide the safest way to do this.
  • Stick to the speed limit: it’s 20kph when passing a stopped school bus (on either side of the road).
  • Drop your tamariki off on the same side of the road as the bus stop.
  • Teach your tamariki to always get out of the car on the side closest to the curb. 
  • Always take your tamariki to and from the bus-stop.
  • Teach your tamariki not to run across the road.
  • Remind your tamariki on how to keep safe boarding and disembarking the bus: 

o    While waiting at the bus stop, keep well back from the road.

o    Wait until the bus has completely stopped and the door opens before getting on.

o    After getting off the bus, stand well back from the road and wait until the bus has gone and you can see clearly before moving.

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has safety advice that on their website that you may find useful: Safety on buses | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.

If you have any questions about any of the above, or any about school transport assistance, please get in touch with me – as always, I’m happy to help.

Ngā mihi

Kyla Cameron | Transport Delivery Advisor | Auckland West / North & Tai Tokerau | School Transport

Te Pae Aronui (Operations and Integration)

DDI +6494368904 | Mobile +6427 568 9085
Whangarei Office

education.govt.nz

 

 

 

YOUTH 412

Celebration Youth 412. Youth event for those aged 12 and over at the Celebration Centre (school hall) on Friday at 7:00 pm. Contact Josiah Shaw 021 022 42000 or Brian Heihei 022 198 1757.


Mike Shaw

CEO Celebration Trust

 PO Box 235 – Kaikohe

Phone +64 9 405 3996

Cell     +64 21 842 302

www.heartofthenorth.co.nz

 

 

 

 

WHAT ARE ATTENDANCE DUES?

The Ministry of Education does not fund building related costs at our School. Attendance Dues are only used to pay for building related costs. They can not be used for any other purposes.  Paying Attendance Dues is a condition of enrolment for all students attending our School. Attendance Dues are compulsory – there is a legal requirement for parents and caregivers to pay Attendance Dues under the Education and Training Act 2020. They are not a donation.

Mike Shaw

CEO Celebration Trust

 

 

COMMUNITY NOTICES

 

 

 

Lunch For The Week
Blessings to you all and stay safe!