LOWER B/E WHANAU NEWSLETTER Term 1 2016

Welcome Welcome to all our families from last year and a special, warm welcome to our new families to Baverstock Oaks School. This term in our reception classes we have Mrs Pauline Boggs and Mrs Connie Young in Room 18, and Mrs Lynette Radue and Mrs Dianne Timu in Room 17. In our year 1 classes we have our Whanau Leader Mrs Jo Stewart and Mrs Gillian Cunningham in Room 4, Miss Maiya Brook in Room 3 and we welcome Miss Celine Jauernig in Room 2.

Important Dates • Tuesday 2nd February – Term 1

starts • Monday 8th February – Waitangi

Day Holiday • Tuesday 16th February – Football

Fun Day (Rm 2/3/4) • Wednesday 17th February – Meet

the Families Evening • Thursday 18th February – Football

Fun Day (Rm 17/18) • Monday 7th March – Reception 2nd

intake • Friday 18th March – Lower B/E

Assembly • Monday 22nd March – Acorn

Water Fun Day (More information to come)

• Wednesday 23rd March – Parent Teacher Interviews

• Friday 25th-Tuesday 29th March – Easter weekend

• Wednesday 30th March – Staff only Day

• Wednesday 13th April – Acorn Graduation 1.30 – 2.30 pm

• Friday 15th April – Term 1 ends

Library Room 2/3/4’s library day is on Thursday. Room 17/18’s library day is on Tuesday. Please make sure library books are at school on these days so that they can be returned.

Relationships This term our inquiry is about relationships. Children will explore how they work and play together. They will also explore insects in our environment. Life Education will be visiting us during the term and students will also be participating in a Football Fun Day.

Stationery Thank you to those parents who have purchased stationery. Stationery can be purchased on-line or at Paper Plus in Howick. Please ensure all books and stationery is named by parents including books, book bags, pencils, glue sticks etc. All stationery needs to be given to the teacher who will safely store and hand out the extra items, as they are needed.

Parking and Road Safety If you are dropping your child off at school or picking them up after school please ensure you follow the school safety guidelines. The drop off zone is for dropping children off, you cannot park there for any length of time. There is NO drop off or pick up zone at the back of the school area in Erica Road. Please always use the footpath and do not walk across the car park even if your child is not with you.

No-litter Lunches The school endeavours to encourage the children to bring no-litter lunches to school. Please support your child by creating lunches that have very little or no rubbish. Reusable plastic containers are great for this. Also remember at feed and read time the only food to be eaten is fresh or dried fruit or vegetables. Please name all containers and water bottles. Thank you.

Homework Lower B/E reading and spelling programs will begin in week 3 of term one. Your child will receive homework beginning week 3. More details to come.

Meet the Teachers Mrs Jo-Anne Stewart, Yr 1, Room 4 (Whanau Leader) jstewart@baverstock.school.nz

"I have been teaching in primary schools for 20 years across all levels and this will be my fifth year of teaching at Baverstock Oaks School. I am married with three adult children, who all live and work in different parts of Australia. I love to travel the world and to keep fit. I am looking forward to working with all the gorgeous children across our whanau in 2016."

Mrs Gillian Cunningham, Yr 1, Room 4 (Teacher Assistant) gcunningham@baverstock.school.nz

“Hi I am Gillian Cunningham. I have been at Baverstock Oaks School for 2 years and I work as a Teacher Assistant. I love coming to school everyday to see all the welcoming faces. In my free time I like farming and fishing.”

Miss Maiya Brook, Yr 1, Room 3 (Teacher) mbrook@baverstock.school.nz

“Hi I am Maiya Brook, Room 3’s teacher. I have been teaching at Baverstock Oaks School for one year and previously taught year 1/2's. I enjoy teaching maths, dance and science and making learning fun! I have a passion for teaching, baking cupcakes, horse riding and exploring new places to walk my dog. I am looking forward to another exciting year at BOS in 2016.”

Miss Celine Jauernig, Yr 1, Room 2 (Teacher) cjauernig@baverstock.school.nz

“Hello! I am Celine Jauernig, the new Room 2 teacher. I am French. I have been living in New Zealand for 9 years. I taught at Manurewa South School for 5 years and Bairds Mainfreight School last year. In my spare time, I love dancing, singing, running and horse riding.”

Mrs Lynette Radue, Reception, Room 17 (Teacher) lradue@baverstock.school.nz

“Hi! My name is Lynette Radue. I was born in Zimbabwe and immigrated to New Zealand 20 years ago. I joined Baverstock Oaks School at the beginning of last year and previously to that worked in the early childhood sector for 15 years. I enjoy reading, listening to music and being with my family. I look forward to a great term with you and your children.”

Mrs Dianne Timu, Reception, Room 17 (Teacher Assistant) dtimu@baverstock.school.nz

“Hi I am Dianne and I have been a learning assistant for 15 years. I love my job. I love working with children and in my free time I enjoy renovating homes and property management. I am also a mother of two lovely children.”

Mrs Pauline Boggs, Reception, Room 18 (Teacher) pboggs@baverstock.school.nz

“I’m Pauline Boggs. Most of my teaching years have been with the New entrant/Reception children. I enjoy helping children have a happy start to their schooling and thoroughly enjoy watching and assisting their progress. I am a mum with six grownup children and at present, eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren who keep me young. I love spending time with all of them at our place by the beach, canoeing, swimming, snorkeling and having family fun.”

Mrs Connie Young, Reception, Room 18 (Teacher Assistant) cyoung@baverstock.school.nz

“Hi I am Connie and this is my 3rd year at BOS but my first year in reception – I am looking forward to meeting the new children at BOS and learning everyday from them. I am a busy mother of 3 and we enjoy playing sports together in our free time.”

“We value individuality within a caring environment.” - Lower B/E Teachers

Uniforms Just a reminder to please ensure your child’s uniform is named, including socks, footwear and under clothing. Naming your child’s uniform makes it a lot easier to find if it goes missing.

Jewellery, apart from stud earrings, is not permitted to be worn at school. If your child has a piece of jewellery that has significant meaning e.g. for cultural or religious reasons, you need to submit a letter in writing to the Associate Principal explaining the reasons why it must be worn. All accessories e.g. watch, hair ties, headbands must be one of the school colours (red, black and white). If your child’s hair touches their shoulders, it must be tied up. Plain silver or gold studs ONLY are to be worn. Nail polish is NOT permitted at school.

Term One and Four, hats are compulsory and need to stay at school.

Lateness and absences The school bell rings at 8.55am and by this time the children should have arrived in the awhina space, unpacked their bag and be ready in the classroom for the start of the school day. If not, your child is classed as late. They will be asked to go to the office to get a “late pass’ and sign in. Doors to the classroom open at 8.20am. If you need to drop your child off earlier, then you need to arrange to have your child join the before school care service provided. Information can be found at the school office.

Parent Helpers There are always lots of things to do to keep our school running. Some things we can do quickly but other things take time. Because of this, we are always looking for some helpers. If you can volunteer your time please contact Mrs Stewart and Mrs Boggs.