Mānawatia a Matariki!
We have had a busy term of learning, and it has speed by. Our sustainability focus has led to learning in and about the environment as well as ways to sustain great school relationships and learning focused behaviour.
Last weeks assembly was a full house which was wonderful to see. Leading assembly and sharing learn gives the children an opportunity to develop resilience, confidence and capacity to speak or perform in front of an audience. I wanted to take the opportunity to thank Grant and Maria who have been working with our children to learn ukulele, supporting our kapa haka and have written a wonderful song for us.

Our senior school went to East Otago High School on Tuesday with children from Kāritane, Waikouaiti and Hampden Schools. They participated in great learning opportunities linked to Matariki and lead by the students at the high school. Our children and staff really enjoyed the day!

We had another great turn out for our Matariki Celebration, followed by breakfast and Celebration of Learning in the classrooms. Our children love sharing their learning with siblings, whānau and visitors to our school.
After whānau left the children had an extra treat of marshmallows toasted over the fire pit.
Thank you to the staff and whānau who helped out to make our Matariki breakfast successful.

We will now be having learning conference meetings Week 3 Term 3 as there was a school clash in week 2. You will be able to make times to meet your child/ren’s teacher through Hero or contacting the school office.
The report and learning section of Hero has been turned off to whānau as teachers write the reports and update the learning. This will be opened next term before the conferences.

Two more questions and answers from our recent tamariki survey.
Engagement
Are there any activities that make you feel excited to come to school?
 Playground
 Maths - learning numbers, we make numbers with colourful things (Numicon) and it’s so fun.
 Handwriting, I am excited that I can draw letters.
 play the Mobilo
 play on the playground
 dress up days
 seeing my friends
 we get to play
 I get to see friends
 discovery
 sport
 tackle bullrush
 learning new things
 swimming
 discovery
 friends
 playing with friends
 free choice
 learning new cultures
 my friends
 dress up days
 assemblies
 seeing my friends
 end of the day game
 definitely sport and tackle bull rush
 writing
 Polyfest
Describe what it is like being at this kura/school for you. (Three words or short phrase)
 play, friends, monkey bars
 awesome, playing, happy
 playing, fun, warm
 good, nice principal, kind teachers
 fun, helpful, lots of things to do
 learning, playing, kind
 friendly, playing, big field
 playground, bank, field
 playing, big field, outside playing
 lots of people, awesome, friendly
 fun, exciting, lots of bushes, wasps
 friends, big, community
 Māori things, fun, courts
 awesome, fun, every classroom is different
 good maths, awesome , fun
 learning, different cultures, lots of books
 books everywhere, flags, fun learning
 celebrations, flags, manaakitaka
 kind, kapa haka, warm 
 fun, friends, kind
 flags, safe gates, red
 fun, learn new things, cultural
 friendly, fun activities, encouraging
 sporty, entertaining, fun
 sporting opportunities, risk taking, sporty
 friendly, sporty, active
 fun, kind, welcoming

Thank you to everyone who came to our Matariki Celebration this morning.  We had a fabulous turnout! 
Our Kaihautū group did a fantastic job of leading our celebration and everyone enjoyed their breakfast - ka pai!

So cool to see this, our Sibling Reading Time

Mid-year conferences will be held on Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th July next term.  These meetigns provide an opportunity for us to foster the learning partnerships between home and school to disucss your child's progress with their learning.  This will be a three-way interview system again between your child, yourself and the teacher.  HERO is our preferred booking option, or you can contact your child's teacher or the office to book a time. Hero booking options will be available later today.
Many thanks

Our Kapa Haka group will be performing at the Hui Aka in Waikouaiti next Tuesday 24th June. 
Seniors will be travelling by bus, leaving at 9.30am and Juniors will travel by private transport. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered.  Please see attached timetable below.
Many thanks  

Kia ora
Please note a form was sent home this week for you to check and update any contact information we have for your child(ren).  It is very important we have the right contact information and would appreciate these being returned to school with any updates ASAP. This is especially important in case of a school emergency, disaster or crisis to ensure your child's safety.
Alternatively you can email [email protected] with any changes or phone Jan in the office 034651361.
Many thanks

Kia ora
Beano's Pie Fundraiser  - order forms were sent home last week, more copies at the office if you need them or attached below.

What’s Happening at Palmerston School

Last night, the School Board got together to discuss the governance of Palmerston School. A couple of great topics came up, like how attendance is improving every year and how the Wellbeing Room is making a big difference for everyone at school.

If you’re curious about what the School Board does, why not come along to the next meeting? It’s happening on Wednesday, 25th June, at 6:30 pm. It’s a great chance to see how decisions are made and how the Board helps the school grow and improve.

We’ve got elections for new board members coming up in September this year, so if you’re thinking about joining, this is a perfect time to check things out. Come along, learn more, and see how you can get involved!

We’d love to see you there—let’s keep working together to make Palmerston School a fantastic place for everyone.

Click on the link below to find out more of what is involved in becoming a Board member.

L-R Sarah Lee, Jodi Joyce, Steven Foote, Mark Keen, Julie Kearney, Kirstin Engelbrecht (Staff Rep),  Kerry Forse

Hero allows schools to customise an online environment that enables teachers, students, and families to view and share content anytime, anywhere on any device. The software is secure, easy to use and brings together all school-related information in one place. 

 With Hero, you will have the ability to:

- read and comment on posts relating to your child’s learning

- view information on your child’s progress and goals,

- read and comment on school notices sent to the class or groups your child is part of

- respond to school notices such as surveys and trip permission requests

- view school term dates

- view a school calendar of events

- notify the school if your child is absent or late

- navigate to other school-related webpages

- customise your account by adding a profile image

- select how you wish to receive notifications

 

 

    

 

Our policies and procedures are managed by SchoolDocs, please click on the link below, our username is palmerston and password is connect