Kia ora e te whaanau,

There is so much happening across our kura, and it has been wonderful to see our tamariki embracing the many opportunities available to them.

Over recent weeks, students have represented Glenbrook School in hockey and netball, taken part in Trees for Survival, challenged themselves at cross-country and Tough Guy and Gal, and brought energy, teamwork and enthusiasm to Jump Jam. These experiences build far more than skills. They develop confidence, perseverance, leadership, teamwork and a strong sense of belonging. We are incredibly proud of the way our ākonga participate, support one another and represent our school values of Mana, Ako, Manaakitanga and Whanaungatanga.Thank you to all our kaiako and whaanau helped in anyway. 

This week, we are also delighted to welcome Hato Hone St John to Glenbrook School. Every student will have the opportunity to learn age-appropriate first-aid skills. Knowing how to respond in an emergency is an important life skill, and we are grateful that our tamariki can participate in this valuable learning.

A warm congratulations to all students completing ICAS assessments this term. These assessments offer an additional academic challenge and allow students to demonstrate their knowledge, reasoning and problem-solving skills. We acknowledge the courage and commitment required to take on something challenging and wish each student well.

Being ready to learn on time

We have recently noticed a significant increase in the number of students arriving at or after 8.30 am. At 8.30 am, classes are beginning their learning, so students arriving at this time are already late.

Late arrival can mean that a child misses important instructions, notices, routines and the introduction to the first learning task. It can also leave them feeling unsettled or unsure about what is happening. When several students enter after the lesson has begun, it interrupts the teacher and the learning of the whole class.

Please ensure your child is through the gate, organised and ready to learn before 8.30 am. Thank you to the many whaanau who consistently support their children to arrive calmly and punctually.

Winter illnesses

There continue to be many winter bugs circulating in our community. Please keep children at home when they are unwell and ensure they are well enough to participate fully in the school day before returning. A child who is still exhausted, feverish, vomiting, experiencing diarrhoea or generally unwell needs additional time to recover.

Allowing children to recover properly supports their wellbeing and helps reduce the spread of illness among classmates and staff. Please continue to encourage regular handwashing, good cough and sneeze etiquette, warm clothing and plenty of rest.

Finally please make sure you have checked Calf Club notices and due dates. We also have asked for donations of groceries for our raffles. Every item wins whaanau points for their whaanau and class. The winning class will win lunch with Ms Stuart

Thank you for your ongoing support and for helping make Glenbrook School such a vibrant, caring and opportunity-rich place for our tamariki.

Ngaa mihi nui,

Ms Lysandra Stuart
Tumuaki | Principal