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Free eye test and spectacles for adults

Dr Rajneeta Saraf, is completing a National Eye Health Survey Pilot Study for the School of Optometry and Vision Science.

They are currently involved in a research project that provides free eye tests and free prescribed glasses for people living in Glen Innes, Panmure and Orakei areas.  

At this stage they are screening people 40+ years of age of Māori and Pacific ethnicities and 50+ from other ethnicities. If you would like to take part in this community initiative and are available, they will be out in the community only till 31 August 2021. 

Please let the office know of you would like to be involved or wish to discuss this further by providing your contact details (name, age, contact number).  These will be forwarded to Dr Saraf.

                                  

Can you support basketball?

 Our students have the opportunity to compete in the 3v3 Year 5&6 or the 5v5 Year 7&8 Wednesday Basketball competition at the Tamaki Rec Centre every Wednesday from 4:45pm - 5:45pm.

We're looking for at least two parents to commit to getting the students there each week as our staff are already tied up in other activities.

If you can commit, please contact Mary at reception with your details - or get in contact with me to find out more.

Thanks for the support

A return to school and COVID-19 vaccinations

 Hi All

As if you could forget! School starts this Monday 26 July - our 55-day challenge is still in place so get your kids to school - and your neighbours as well!   

Tomorrow all our staff are participating in a Ngati Paoa Cultural Tour of Sites of Significance - it's going to be a busy last day of term break.

Then we have been advised of the following:

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei has opened a vaccination centre in Tamaki and is able to support Manaiakalani and your wider whānau to have their covid-19 vaccinations. We have made this super easy.  

Tamaki Vaccination Site: 

261 Morrin Road, Glen Innes

Opening hours:  We are open Monday – Friday 8am – 3.30pm 

You can email us at vaccine@nwo.iwi.nz.  If transport is hard, we can also support with that. 

Alternatively, if there is additional support needed please feel free to contact 

Nga Mihi,

Teara Gillman - Site Lead

Tamaki Vaccination Site

261 Morrin Road, Glen Innes

021 1180815

                                

                                                

Last Day of Term

 Today is the final day of term.  I'm glad to say we still have a huge number of students who are qualifying for the attendance reward as they try and attend school for 50 days in a row. Keep up the good work.

After the poroporoaki at 2pm today when we farewell and thank Ms Tere and Ms Kalo for their work as they take up new challenges, the school will close around 2:40pm when the assembly ends. All whanau are welcome to join us at 2pm.   

As per the newsletter sent home yesterday we restart for term 3 on Monday 26 July.

Have a wonderful break with the kids, do try to keep as much reading going as possible, including watching movies with subtitles switched on and getting your kids to master their counting or basic facts.

                                       

What's happening?

 Hi All

Just a few notes before you start the weekend.

1. Car seat checking clinic 21 June @ Pak n Save Glen Innes 11am to 1pm - free just turn up.

2. The Emerging Leaders group had a fantastic day at the Warriors Stadium where their topic was about placing the right mantra in your thoughts. 

3. Following on from your recent feedback requesting more competitive sport, we are requesting assistance from parents to manage the 3-on-3 basketball Thursday afternoon play at Tamaki Recreation Centre during term 3.  

We are looking to enter groups in the year 3&4, year 5&6 and year 7&8 groups.  If you are able to assist, please let me know and we'll share the final details.

4. THURSDAY 24 June school CLOSES at 1pm to allow staff to attend their NZEI union meeting. Please ensure that your child is collect promptly at 1pm.

                                                 

Enrolling at College 2022

Good  Morning All

Do you have a child in Year 8?  Have you decided on which college they will attend?  Are you aware that all colleges now have enrolment zones and that early applications are required for out-of-zone applications?

 Tamaki College is accepting online registrations.  Use this link -   Online Enrolment Application for whanau to begin enrolling for 2022. 

https://tamaki.school.kiwi/index.php/enrolment 

 If you need hard copies of the application, these can also be picked up from our front office.

Get ahead!

New GIS Logo

Hi All

At our recent whole school Whanau/ Family/ Aiga/ Famili Night we chatted about three important changes that are happening for our school.  

1. The School Zone which is to be implemented from January 2022. Consultation with the MOE (not the school) starts in three weeks time. See our school website for new information as it becomes available.

2. The new school buildings which are being presented to the Board for sign-off with phase one complete by 2023.

3. Because we are rebuilding, we introduced the proposed new school logo for commentary.  If you would like to discuss any of these items, do call in at school and we'll find time to chat.

                                    

King and Queen of the Mountain

 Morning All

After another fun event for our senior students on Friday, which included getting everyone exhausted - including the police dogs on display the following students were acknowledged for their efforts.

Queen of the Mountain: Nia Jaye Witika

King of the Mountain:   Benson Utanga

2nd girl:   Milika Vaisima

2nd boy:   Peliasi Tu'akoi

Most improved:   Honor Pao and Marcaiyla  Tereroa

Effort:  Legin Robinson, Layla Smith and TJ Faaea

Thank You to Mr Steve of Breakfast Club for the kind donation of the prizes.

 

Have you remembered?

 Good Morning all

Tonight, 3 June at 5 pm, join us for a free sausage sizzle and child care as we meet at 5:30pm to chat about the two Ministry of Education decisions to affect us. 

Firstly there is the school zone, secondly the new building programme - but we are most excited about launching our proposed new logo for your comment. Copies of the design and the meaning behind the different parts of the proposed logo will be available at the meeting.

Come and collect your lucky draw ticket from Mr Hendricks when you return your feedback sheet tonight.

See you later!