Newsletter – Wednesday 23 July

Newsletter – Wednesday 23 July

Kia ora, Talofa, Malo e leleli, Kia orana, Fakalofa lahi Atu, Taloha Ni, Ni sa bula, 你好, Namaste, 안녕하세요, Hola, Xin chao, السلام عليكم. 

Welcome

Welcome to Livvie Ni, Phillip Alberts, Francois Alberts, Max McPherson who have started their learning journey with us. Our current roll is 679.

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday to Ella Samson, Zante Claassens, Chloe Cameron, Charlie Baybut, Max Webb, Louis Bavister, Riley Smith, Favian Panchal, Lachy Holland, Panhavatey Meng, Madison Sims, Ben Cooper, Rasalee Kawmandya, Cody Adams, Eva Chen, Maddison Hopkins and Corben Kelly.

Teacher Only Day – Friday 15 August

School will be closed on Friday 15 August for a teacher only day. This day will be a professional development day for the staff on the Aotearoa New Zealand’s Maths curriculum.

Upcoming School Board Elections

As our school continues to thrive, we are approaching an important time in our governance cycle: the upcoming School Board Elections. This is a vital opportunity for our community to actively participate in shaping the future direction of Silverdale School.

Our School Board plays a crucial role in setting the school’s strategic direction, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment, and overseeing the school’s performance. It works to ensure every child receives the best possible education.

Why should you consider getting involved? Being a Board member is a rewarding way to contribute to your child’s education and the wider school community. It allows you to:

• Use your skills and experience to benefit the school.
• Help set the school’s vision and goals.
• Ensure that all students’ needs are met.
• Represent the voice of our diverse community.

Who can stand for election? Anyone who is a parent or caregiver of a child at Silverdale School, or a member of our wider community, is eligible to stand for election. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, with diverse skills and perspectives, to consider putting their name forward.

Key Dates 

• Supplementary Roll Close – Monday 4 August

• Voting Paper Issued by – Wednesday 13 August

• Election Day – Wednesday 10 September

• Poll Closes – Wednesday 10 September, 4.00pm

• Accept Postal Votes – Monday 15 September

• Vote Count – Tuesday 16 September

• Board Takes Office – Wednesday 17 September

We will share more precise dates and detailed information, including how to nominate yourself or someone else, in upcoming newsletters and on our school website.

In the meantime, if you have any questions about the role of the Board or the election process, please feel free to contact me, or our Presiding Member, David Powles (davidpowles@silverdaleprimary.school.nz).

Your involvement, whether by standing for election or by casting your vote, is incredibly valuable. We look forward to your participation in this important process.

For more information please click on the links below.

What is a School Board?

Community Member Guide to the Role of the School Board

Becoming a Board Member

NZSTA – Information for Parents

Red Nose Mufti (no uniform)Day Friday 25 July

We are having a mufti day (no uniform day) on Friday 25 July. We are encouraging children to dress in red and bring in a gold coin to donate to Cure Kids. Red Nose Day helps Cure Kids fund child health research. By donating you are supporting Cure Kids for their biggest annual fundraising appeal that’s all about supporting big research for little lives.

End of Day Pick Up

Just a reminder that all children must be picked up from school by 3.15pm. If you are going to be later than 3.15pm then you will have to put your child/ren into Kelly Club. This term we have had a number of children playing on the playground after school waiting to be picked up. This is a safety concern for us as the children aren’t supervised after school and if something happened to them there would be no one to help them or support them. 

If we find your child/ren on school grounds after 3.15pm unsupervised we will put them into Kelly Club at your cost. Thank you for your understanding.

2025 Country Show Day – Saturday 18 October

Preparations for our 2025 Country Show Day are now in full swing with the big day fast approaching. For those of you who are new to the Silverdale Country Show Day it is the biggest fundraising event in our school calendar and is a great family day out. It will be THE place to be on Saturday 18 October.

School Uniform

Please ensure your child wears the correct uniform each day and that all items are clearly named. To order new uniform items please go to http://www.schooluniform.co.nz/ 

School Uniform

Green polo shirt (with school logo) 

Green fleece jacket (with school logo) 

Black culottes             

Black cargo shorts or cargo pants (no track pants) 

Black school shoes or black sandals (no boots)

Black socks or stockings (no ankle tights/leggings)

Black sun hat with school logo (Terms 1 and 4) 

Black, white or green hair bands/ties

Short sleeved thermals are permitted to wear underneath.

Jewellery is not to be worn except for watches, stud earrings and items of a religious or cultural nature.

2026 Enrolments

Do you have a child who is turning 5 in 2026? Or do you know of a family who has a child about to turn 5?  If so, we would like to have all enrolment forms for any children turning 5 in 2026 into the school office as soon as possible. This information allows us to plan ahead and ensure that we have classrooms ready and class teachers appointed for our new entrant classes. If you have any questions please feel free to email me enrolments@silverdaleprimary.school.nz 

2025 Country Show Day.

Saturday 18 October, 10.00am – 2.00pm

88 days until our Country Show Day

Photos 2025

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Calling all Yummy Stickers!

Yes, it is that time again. Do you munch away on Yummy crunchy apples, if so start saving those Yummy stickers as they get our school, free sports gear!

 Let’s see if we can replace and get new sports gear for our school this year.

Need a chart, Sticker Collection Sheet come to Room 21 or just collect your stickers on any piece of scrap paper.

Once your paper is full,  bring it back to Room 21.

Noel Leeming Friends & Family deals are nearly here!

Our Noel Leeming Friends & Family deals are back from Monday 21 July to Sunday 3 August!

How to access:

• Online: Use code FF_EDU at checkout
• In-store: Scan the barcode on the attached flyer

Thank you to our Newsletter Sponsors

Community Notices

The Winter Good as New Pre-Loved Kids Market is happening on Saturday, 26 July, at the Orewa Community Centre.

Let’s all get behind recycling and reusing!

The market is always a fun morning for the whole whānau – it’s a chance for families to sell items their kids have outgrown, and for new families to pick up amazing bargains on quality pre-loved kids’ clothes, toys, books, games, nursery furniture, and more.

This community event has been running for over 10 years and remains as popular as ever, particularly for families seeking affordable options amid the current cost-of-living squeeze.

Orewa College

Rumaki Reo Māori
Total Immersion Learning

In 2026, Orewa College will proudly launch our first-ever Rumaki Reo Māori programme for Year 7 and Year 8 ākonga. This Level 1 total immersion pathway offers ākonga the opportunity to learn primarily in te reo Māori, supported by kaupapa grounded in te ao Māori, mātauranga Māori, and tikanga Māori.

“Ka whakatōkia te reo, ka tipu te reo.” By planting the seed of te reo Māori, we support it to flourish.

Our Rumaki Reo classes are designed for tamariki who thrive in a Māori-medium setting, while still accessing key areas of English-medium learning. This includes Reading, Writing, and Mathematics, as well as specialist learning areas such as science, technology, the arts, and physical education.
Tauira will remain fully connected with the wider kura, participating in Year 7 & 8 events and activities including sports, leadership, and extracurricular opportunities.

Importantly, a high level of te reo Māori proficiency is not required for initial acceptance. The programme scaffolds language growth over time, encouraging confidence and development in a supportive, inclusive environment.

“We’re creating a space where te reo Māori is lived every day. Whānau are vital partners in this journey,” says one of our kaiako Māori.

Orewa College will open with two dedicated rumaki classrooms in 2026. As this is a special programme, enrolment is open to both in-zone and out-of-zone whānau, with limited spaces available.

Families who express interest will be invited to a hui with our kaiako Māori. This is a chance to kōrero, share aspirations, and explore how the programme can support your tamaiti.

We welcome whānau who are passionate about Māori-medium education and committed to the revitalisation of te reo Māori.

Contact
For more information about the Rumaki Reo Māori programme, please contact:
Head of Department: Haimona Koziarski Email: h.koziarski@orewacollege.nz

Enrolment
If you would like to enrol your student in the Rumaki Reo Māori programme, please complete an enrolment form as a domestic student and indicate your interest on the form.
Contact: Vanessa Hughes Email: enrolments@orewacollege.nz