Welcome to Term 3
A very warm welcome back to everyone and a big welcome to all our new families starting with us this term. I hope you had a wonderful and refreshing break, filled with quality time with your tamariki. We are excited to welcome everyone back for another busy and productive term of learning.
Term 3 is always a busy time at Silverdale School, packed with great learning opportunities and special events. We have fantastic programmes planned, and our teachers are eager to reconnect with their classes and dive into new learning adventures. I encourage you to continue communicating with your child’s teacher, stay informed through our newsletters and communication channels, and get involved in school life where you can. Your support makes a significant difference to your child’s learning journey.
Welcome
Welcome to Artan Nia, Ivy Huia, Aria Breedt, Ronan Matthews, Amelia Webb, Knox Solomon, Hana Lingard, Quinn Lingard, Lihmé Theart, Aviel Lange, Lachoneus Paki, Imani Paki, Kayson Killeen, Harley Killeen, Hassaan Al Naamani and Rhapsody-Fay Saunders. Our current roll is 679.
Learning Conservations – Wednesday 16 July and Thursday 17 July – School Closes at 12.00pm on Thursday 17 July
The learning conversations are three-way conferences with the teacher, child and parent. Three-way conferences take the form of a conversation between the child, the parents and the teacher as they sit together and talk about the child’s learning, with the child taking an equal role. This approach give children an opportunity to share with their parents their growth as a learner.
Times for Learning Conversations are:
Wednesday 16 July 3:15pm – 6:15pm and Thursday 17 July 12:30pm – 6:15pm
On Thursday 17 July the school will close at 12.00pm, can you please collect your child at this time this is only for Thursday 17 July.
Each learning conversation session lasts for 15 minutes.
To book a learning conversations with your child’s teacher go to https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/ and use the code u7ctw
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 to be aware of (approximate, official dates will be confirmed):
- Mid August 2025: Call for Nominations opens. Nomination forms will be available from the school office.
- Early September 2025: Nominations close.
- Mid September 2025: Voting papers sent to eligible voters.
- Early October 2025: Voting closes.
- Mid October 2025: New Board takes office.
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
Happy Birthday
Happy birthday to Kylie Webb, Dylan van Staden, Brayden Van Iersel, Anthony Tong, Hannah Guo, Lucas Zhao, Zac Zhang and Thea Powles.
Sandy Evans Manaakitanga Memorial Award for Term 2
Sandy Evans, was teacher aid at Silverdale School for 16 years. She died suddenly in a tragic accident in January 2012. Sandy had an enormous empathy for all students and particularly those she worked with.
Silverdale School Board created a Manaakitanga Memorial for Sandy as they felt she embodied the principles of manaakitanga – extending the hand of friendship, finding positives in all activities, exemplifying tolerance, kindness and empathy to others.
This memorial will be awarded at the end of each term at the final assembly of the term to the student that staff feel is the most worthy recipient from the designated team.
Guidelines for awarding the Manaakitanga Memorial
- Consistent application of being kind to others.
- Going the extra mile without seeking recognition.
- Positive mind set to self and others.
- Ongoing evidence of respect, tolerance and empathy for others.
- Consistently showing our KERI Values of Kindness/Atawhai, Excellence/Hiranga, Respect/Whakaute, Integrity/Ngākau pono
The Manaakitanga Award in Term 2 was chosen from Team Pūkeko.
Manaakitanga is about care, respect, generosity, and uplifting others. This student lives out every day, not with noise or attention, but with quiet strength and a truly beautiful heart.
She is a proud Samoan who carries with her a deep sense of service, humility and alofa for others. She has shown incredible resilience/manawaroa when things are difficult, adapting with grace, maturity and a positive spirit. She is open to feedback and always seeking ways to grow, not for recognition, but because she genuinely wants to do the right thing.
The chosen recipient goes above and beyond the expectations of her age. She works with some of the trickiest kids in our class, with patience, compassion and calm, helping them feel seen and understood. She steps in to resolve conflict, searching not for blame but for a solution that works for everyone. She consistently puts others first, always looking out for those who might need support and always showing empathy/ngākau aroha and kindness/atawhai.
She has that rare ability to connect with anyone and work well in any group. Her attitude is positive, her work ethic is strong, and her heart is huge. She is a true example of manaakitanga, responsible, trustworthy, humble and incredibly kind.
Congratulations to Sophia Albert for receiving this award at our last assembly. Sophia, we are so proud of you. You are a stunning human being and a taonga in our kura.
Fa’amalo, malo le taumafai. Congratulations and well done.
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