Week 8, Term 4 Newsletter

Dyer Street School

School Newsletter

Newsletter Contents:

1. Message From the Principal

2. Link Up Committee (Fun and Fundraising group)

3. Important Dates and Reminders

4. From the classrooms – Room 4

5. School Events

6. Community Notices

Tēna koutou e te whānau,

It has been a busy last couple of weeks at kura but filled with fun activities and opportunities for connection. Next week there are lots of special milestones including graduation and our prizegiving assembly where we will farewell departing staff, students and whānau.

The opening of Te NgaeNgae Pool was a fantastic occasion, and our kura was honoured to be part of such a special event. It was incredible to see our tamariki witnessing this significant milestone, embracing the spirit of community and celebration. Being able to perform the “Te Pa Harakeke” with our Kāhui Ako Schools in Naenae was a real highlight. Ngā mihi nui to our whānau who came to support this event; your presence and patience, even while waiting outside, did not go unnoticed. We know this is an event that our tamariki will remember for a long time.

Next Thursday night, we will have the privilege of farewelling our incredible Year 6 students at their Graduation. This is a special opportunity to reflect on their journey at Dyer Street School and to celebrate the contributions they have made to our kura. We are confident that they are well-equipped with the skills, values, and resilience to thrive as they move on to Intermediate next year. Our final assembly, held next Friday at 11 am, will be another chance for the whole school to honour and celebrate our Year 6 students and their achievements. We warmly invite all whānau to join us for this meaningful occasion.

On Monday, we are excited to hold our Meet the Teacher Morning, where tamariki will have the opportunity to meet their 2025 teacher and class from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. This is an important part of the transition process, helping to create a sense of ease and confidence for both tamariki and their whānau as they head into the holidays. Additionally, End-of-Year Reports will be sent out on Monday, both digitally via email and as a paper copy. These reports provide a summary of your child’s achievement levels and progress for the year. We look forward to this important day and appreciate your support in preparing our tamariki for the year ahead.

Ngā mihi nui,

Lee Ewington

He tumuaki o te kura o Dyer Street

This week’s principal’s award winners.

The Link Up Committee (the friendly and relaxed parent-led fun and fundraising group) is next meeting on Monday 3rd February 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Thanks to everyone who came along to a meeting this year!

Thank you to all of those who placed tea towel orders. Despite the quick turnaround, we had 152 tea towels ordered. If you missed out we have ordered some extras – email megw@dyerstreet.school.nz to reserve one . We will have an opportunity to buy them in person sometime in week 9. We are expecting the stock to arrive Tuesday next week.

Upcoming Events

9th December – Meet the 2025 teacher morning

10th December – Christmas Choir performance at Dyer Street Kindergarten

11th December – 2024 Road Patrollers Pool Party

12th December – Year 6 Graduation 6 p.m.

13th December – 11:00 a.m. final prizegiving assembly

13th December – Last day of school for 2024, 12 p.m. finish

30th January – School begins for 2025

6th February – Waitangi Day Public Holiday – school closed

13th February – Better Start Literacy Whānau Hui

Room 4

Room 4 has had an exciting and busy few weeks in class! We’ve been thrilled to welcome two new friends, one of whom speaks only French, which has led to some fun learning moments using Google Translate to communicate. Our Maanaakitanga projects have kept us all engaged, with students participating in a range of activities, including joining the Christmas choir, gardening swan plants, visual arts and contributing to the creation of a pataka kai. We’ve also been exploring our creativity in class with map making and dreaming of what the new Naenae pool will look like. It’s been a busy time, filled with learning and lots of fun as we approach the end of the year!