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!

Whanau Meeting

This Thursday, 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 most importantly we are 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.

Please collect your lucky draw ticket from Mr Hendricks!

See you Thursday

Parent Interviews Update

Kia ora Whanau

Thank you to all the parents and guardians who turned up to chat with the class teacher on one of the two days we had available. 

The average parent attendance per class was 65% - somewhat disappointing as we were targeting 75% plus.  The good news is that Room 8 has won a pizza treat on a day of their choice because they had a tremendous attendance of 95%!   A special thanks to those families who made that result possible.

Please remember that tomorrow we attend the Cultural Sharing Festival at the Ormiston Temple where the students get introduced to their crafts and activities.  As the programme finishes at 2:30, Auckland traffic may mean we get back to school just after 3pm.

Maori whanau meeting planned for Thursday 20 May - lookout for the note being sent home.

Be safe, stay well.

Meet the Teacher

 Welcome back to Term 2! 

A reminder of interviews on Thursday 6 May from 3.15 pm - 7 pm and on Monday 10 May from 3.15 pm - 4 pm. 

Bookings can be made via the Skool Loop app. 

End of Term 1!

 

Hi All

Just a few notices leading to the end of term:

1. If your child brought home a special invitation to the Recognition Assembly, we'd love to host and celebrate with you on Wednesday at 2pm.

2. Thursday 15 April is the last day of term.  School reopens on Monday 3 May.

3. Thursday 15 April at 12:30pm we welcome new families and students at the Welcome to GIS Powhiri.

4. Join us at 1:30pm on Thursday 15 April for our cultural celebrations as we end of term 1 topic - All About Me.

5. Use the INTERVIEW TAB on Skoolloop to book your interview time slot for the Meet the Teacher Day for either Thursday 6 May OR Monday 10 May.

6. Come and see the newly completed playground changes at the rear of the school. The builders' fences are coming down today.

Looking forward to another busy term.

Stay safe, be well.

 

Hi All

An exciting event has been planned by Sport Auckland for the Tamaki community.

In collaboration with Tamaki Touched, Kelly sports, KORTM and Hungerball we invite you to the “Whanau Fun Day” on Thursday 8th April at Pt England reserve from 3:30pm-7pm.

There will be lots of fun activities like Ki O Rahi, Tag, Hungerball and Inflatable futsal for all ages to join in.

There will be free sausage sizzles and fruit throughout the afternoon!

Registrations will be taken on arrival so make sure you sign up at HQ!

 We're promoting the event to families and are not arranging GIS teams.

Have a read of the brochure.

Enjoy

Senior Swimming Day

Evening All

Just TWO reminders:

1.   Swimming starts at 1pm. Seats have been put aside for parents attending.  We have 46 races to get through so the pace will be quite fast-paced.

2.  On Friday school is closed to allow the six staff to attend their graduation.

Hope to see many parents tomorrow.

                

Calendar Changes after Alert Level 3

 Hi All

Mostly coping - I do hope so? Just like everyone else we're holding out for a full return to school next week.

 Here are a few events that have date changes:

1. Powhiri for new families - now 15 April

2. Festival Day - now 15 April (last day of term)

3. Meet the teacher - now Thursday 6 May (online booking on this Skoolloop App towards the end of term)

4. Pumpkin growing competition:  call the school to register or email Mr Naidoo ( ksnaidoo@gleninnes.school.nz ) to book a time for him to come and photograph and measure the pumpkin at your home.

5. Swimming celebration days for juniors and seniors remain as scheduled but the format for the day will change.

Hopefully, no other calendar changes have to be made.

Be safe, stay well

Alert Level 3 - School Closed Again

 Greetings all

It was with great disappointment that we acknowledge that once again school is closed to students.  This means that all additional meetings scheduled for this week including the powhiri, BOT meeting, pumpkin weigh-in and meeting for parents of 4-year-olds is postponed.

On Monday only the DP and Principal will be onsite to manage any queries that you may have.  Please be patient as we assist those before you and call ahead if you need to visit the school.

A set of general activities can be made available for students set according to their year level but parents are encouraged to use at-home experiences as this will lessen the need to 'be the teacher'.  These activities could include things such as board games, cards, being curious in the garden and local surrounds as you walk. Conversation about observations is learning - so are turn-taking and rules when playing games.

Should the lockdown be extended beyond a week, we will put into place opportunities to collect devices for years 4 - 8. For those students who already have their devices, their class sites have additional learning opportunities.

Once again

Be safe, stay well

Senior Run: Mission Bay to St Heliers

 Hi All 

As we are now confident we're remaining on Alert Level1 this is just a reminder that on Friday as part of PE and Health the students will be going on the first of three runs for this year.

There is no cost and also no need to pack any special treats. When they arrive at school on Friday morning they will be loaned a special T-shirt in which to run. Please ensure that arrive at school by 8:30am.

The student bus leaves at 9:10am and we start the run at 10am. We'll be back at school around 1pm ending the day at 3pm as normal.

All are welcome to come and view the student efforts as they challenge the clock for the 2.4km distance.

Looking forward to meeting some of you along the way.

Message from Mr Hendricks

 Hi All

Due to the uncertainty around alert levels and if we're able to meet or not, we have decided to postpone the Meet The Teacher evening planned for next week as we'll far exceed the 100 person maximum attendance.

Instead, I have asked the teacher to call each family over the next three days.  So please expect a call from your child's class teacher.

On Thursday, expect a note home from your child's teacher that will give more detail about what happens at their respective teaching level and any activities planned for the class.

We will be going ahead with our powhiri for new Glen Innes School families. This is set for Wednesday 3 March at 12:40pm. If you missed out on being welcomed last year and you'd like to join us on this occasion, you're most welcome to do that.  Please meet me outside the hall at 12:30 on the day.

Stay well, be safe

Message from Mr Hendricks

Hi All 

We are moving down to alert level 2 from 11:59 p.m. tonight. The huge volume of tests completed in the last few days has given confidence that if any further cases arise, they will likely be closely linked to these existing cases. 

We therefore look forward to welcoming all of you back on site tomorrow, Thursday 18th February. This also means that all school calendar events - except the year 7&8 run will take place as planned.

Alert Level 2 still has some restrictions for our school with the main one being that everyone on site must follow and adhere to the expected hygiene practices we have in place. At all times, please continue to scan QR codes if you enter the building and monitor closely for illness within your whanau.

Our focus as always will be to support the learning, safety and well-being of our tamariki and we continue to be there to support you as well. Please don't hesitate to contact your child's teacher or me if there is something with which you need assistance. 

Be safe, stay well 

 Jono

Moving to alert level 3

Kia ora koutou, Talofa lava, Greetings all 

Here is the letter sent out by the MOE to schools: 

There have been 3 confirmed cases of COVID -19 in South Auckland. As a result, the government announced at 7 p.m. that the whole of Auckland will move from Alert Level 1to Alert Level 3 for the next 72 hours from midnight tonight. 

This means that where possible you should keep your children home from school for this period. We will be open for those of you with no other options but to send your children to school and we will have safety precautions in place to look after them. 

Although this is for a short period, at this time we are activating our distance learning plan tomorrow morning, as we did when we have been in previous lockdowns. 

First and foremost we want to stay connected to you and your tamariki. COVID -19 continues to be a factor we need to consider, and I assure you we have a robust plan and will do everything we need to for your children and for your wider family and whanau. 

If the situation changes, we will be in touch again. Please contact us if you have any concerns or questions.

Our first whole school lunch sitting

After a late start, due to late delivery, the entire school sat down to lunch in the hall. Your children displayed excellent table manners and had good conversations while at the table. It was wonderful to see the children sharing what they would not be eating with others. This meant that at the end of the session we did not have much food waste to throw out. 

To help the smaller students get through their portions, the staff cut the chicken wrap in half which made holding the food so much easier. It was also quite entertaining to watch the senior students eat their muffins before the main part of the lunch! 

Drink bottles are essential, as not all meals come with a liquid. Please try and get your child a refillable drink bottle as soon as possible. The idea of the lunchbox to carry away food for later was well used by many students, so keep packing in the morning tea goodies in a lunch box but remember - no packaging, please.

Welcome to Room 6 2021!

Welcome to 2021!

I do hope you have had an enjoyable break across the summer with your family. Finally, we’re ready to go and get all students back into learning. 

This year we have already seen some new play area additions at school and by the end of term one, we will know more about the new classrooms that are being planned to be built as part of rebuilding the whole school! 

Remember school starts tomorrow, Wednesday the 3rd of February tell your neighbours! Please remember that school-supplied lunches only start on Monday the 9th of February 2021. More information about this will be sent home soon. To those parents with special religious and/or dietary requirements, I'm able to confirm that the supplier has FIANZ (halal) certification. 

We’d love to see you soon as an active part of the school community. 

See you soon.