SWIS
Social Worker in School
(Family Works)
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Kia ora, Malo e Lelei, Talofa Lava, Ni Hao, Namaste, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa Lahi Atu, Kia orana, Mauri, Greetings.
hope you enjoyed Matariki with whānau and were able to make the most of the long weekend weather.
By now you will have received your child's mid-term report. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your child's class teacher.
I would also like to extend a warm welcome to families who have joined our school during term 2.
This welcome extends to the recent appointment of new staff members.
Marie-Therese Blake joins our Learning Support teaching team in Puriri, Angeline Sina joins Rimu pod and Ashleigh Cole will be opening a New Entrant class in Totara at the beginning of term 3.
We say a fond farewell to Kiana Clark who begins study at the end of July.
Hangi
On Thursday of last week our community had a great time preparing for and celebrating Matariki with a school hangi.
A special thank you to our organising team, parental support and for everyone's enthusiasm which made this such an engaging and memorable day.
It was good to see our Tamariki enjoying kai together and celebrating through the performance of our school haka and waiata.
Hui - New School Logo
Thank you to whānau for sharing their thoughts and opinions about the proposed school logo change.
We are now waiting the final design and will share this as soon as we receive it.
School Values
Our school values are what we, as a community, believe are important in creating a learning environment that allows children to grow and develop into caring, responsible, and successful individuals.
They provide the foundations for our local curriculum and are embedded in the 'way we do things' at Manurewa Central School.
Incorporating our values into the life of the school ensures we have happy, healthy, safe, and confident learners.
All children can be acknowledged for showing these values, and for demonstrating the dispositions in our learner profile.
Certificates are awarded throughout the term, during team and whole school assemblies, giving multiple opportunities to be recognised for achievement in displaying values through individual actions and choices.
Have a safe and enjoyable holiday break. We look forward to seeing you all again on Monday 22nd July.
Ngā mihi
Michelle Dibben
Principal
Please enter and leave school daily using the Admin carpark gate or Cenotaph gate.
Gates are closed at 9am and opened at the end of the day at 2.55pm.
Late students use the main office and are required to sign in as 'Late'.
New Entrant children must be collected from Totara pod at the end of the day.
Please do not use the office area unless you need to speak with office staff.
Thank you for your help with this.
Thank you for keeping our children safe by walking along the footpaths and crossing at the lights.
Keep it up.
Swimming is part of our PE curriculum. It is expected that all children will swim.
Please ensure swimming gear is clearly named for every student.
A note from a parent/caregiver is required if your child is not swimming for any reason.
Parents, caregivers and whānau
Please help your child/ren to be at school by 8.30-8.45am every day.
This gives your child/ren time to talk with the teacher, see their friends and get organised for learning for their day.
All students are required to be 'ready for learning' by 9.00am every day.
Our learning programmes begin at this time.
Thank you for your help and support in ensuring a happy start to the school day for your child/ren every day.
Matariki Hangi
Ngā mihi nui for all of your support throughout our Matariki week celebrations.
We appreciate everyone taking time out of their day to come into classes and help prepare and serve hāngi to our tamariki.
It was lovely seeing families around the school.
Ka mau te wehi whānau!
This term our chess team has competed in two tournaments the South Auckland Primary School Chess Championship and the Papatoetoe Central School Chess Invitational.
In each of these tournaments our team has placed 2nd.
At the South Auckland Championship Toby won a prize for being the top board 1 player.
At the invitational Vivian received a prize for being the top girl player and Amin received a prize for being top board 4 player.
It is amazing to watch the skill and sportsmanship of these young players. We are looking forward to competing more in the next two terms.
Please DO NOT allow your child to bring toys to school.
We are not able to ensure they return to their rightful home or that they do not get broken.
Please DO NOT send lollies & lollipops to school.
We encourage healthy eating at school.
Please save treats for after school.
No fizzy drinks please.
We appreciate your help with these requests.
Parents/Caregivers
Please ensure your contact details are up to date!
These can be updated by email to:
officemanager@mancent.school.nzPlease check we have a copy of your child's vaccination records and any important medical information.
Pasefika Healthcare Nurse: Anita Lea
Our nurse is available at school by appointment to advise and support you with any health concerns for your children.
She is available for hearing and vision checks and will throat swab for infection at your request.
Referrals can be made to see the nurse or for advice and support via application at the school office.
Gates are closed at 3.20pm.
Sunhats on Heads
Please ensure your child has a named sun hat or cap to be used for all activities outside the classroom.
Children without hats/caps will play in shaded areas.
Term Dates 2024
Teachers will send an invite to join your child's class dojo.
Parents, you will get an email or text with a link to accept.
From there, you will create an account or sign in to an existing account to connect.
Please Note:
You will need to use an email address to create an account.
Follow us on Facebook and check out our Website for notices.
Students will be asked before the end of the term to sign up if they would like to take part and represent our school at the Manurewa Primary School Sports Association Tournaments.