From the Principal
Welcome to our new school year! It’s great that everyone has come back looking so well rested and are well into their learning! The ‘whānau connect’ has certainly strengthened this process - if you were not able to participate in this event, please make sure you contact your child’s teacher to set up a meeting time asap that works for you both.
A special warm welcome to families new to Red Beach School. We do hope you enjoy your time and association with us. Red Beach is known for its very caring and nurturing environment - we value the partnership between home and school.
As signalled, this year (in line with the government direction) we are focusing on school attendance with a particular drive on students being on time for school. All our attendance data (including info on “lateness”) is now being collected daily by the Ministry of Education.
Did you know?......
5 Minutes late per day = 3 school days lost!!
10 Minutes per day = 6 1/2 school days lost!!
30 Minutes per day is a whopping 19 school days lost for the year!!
WELCOME TO NEW STAFF
A big welcome to our new staff members: Wayne Hulme (Rm 10 - Year 6) Kimberley Williams ( Year 2/3 - Rm 26) and Claire Broun-Lambrigger (Year 1 - Rm 4). Also a very warm welcome back to Angela Hunt who has joined us as a part-time class release teacher.
Our teams (L-R):
Leadership: Sinead Heckett (Deputy Principal), Julie Hepburn (Principal), Kirstin Blanchard (Deputy Principal)
Susan Murphy (Finance), Amanda Cotterell (Discovery Hub & International Students) & Leanne Hanna (Principal's PA/Board Secretary & Office Manager).
Cushla Summers & Maria Harris (Absent: Wendy Sanderson)
Amanda Foot (Teacher, Part Time) & Carla Bertoldi.
Adeline Pretorius, Mel Sharplin, Rochelle Cook, Claire Broun-Lambrigger, Bianca Walker.
Kath Gerrand (Team Leader) & Rachel Capizzi.
Chrissy Price (Class Release), Le'Anne Cox, Megan Greene, Anna Hedstrom (Team Leader), Kimberley Williams, Andrietta Smal.
Jenny Blick, Angela Hunt (Class Release), Amie Whitelaw (Team Leader) &
Sophie McNamara.
Angela Hunt (Class Release), Kirsten Thorne (Class Release), Kate Winiana, Emilly Denly, Carla Wintle (Team Leader).
Matt Walker, Chelsea Phipps, Kerryn White & Chrissy Price (Class Release).
Kirsten Thorne (Class Release), Wayne Hulme, Paul Monahan
Mike Crump (Team Leader) and Briony Hansen.
Passing of our Founding Principal
Our thoughts have been with the Bridle Whānau as they mourn the passing of a much loved family member. Denis is well remembered for all his work in those early days as our Foundation Principal and yes we have much him to thank for!
We will be formally recognising his passing later this term - more details to follow.
Photo taken at our School's 25th Jubilee celebration.
TERM ONE ends on Thursday April 10th - We have a TEACHER ONLY DAY on Friday 11th - Kelly Club will be running a programme for those who need it.
TERM TWO commences Monday 28th April.
DROP OFF AND PICK UP TIMES:
Please do not drop your children off before 8.30am as there is no supervision prior to this time.
Children need to be collected by 3.15pm or alternative arrangements may be made with our After School Care provider, Kelly Club Phone 427 93 77 to book your child in.
Our carpark is for staff only. We have a number of itinerant staff who come and go all day and they need to have access to parking for carrying their teaching resources etc. If you or your child are injured or sick - please drive straight on down and we will meet you at the door. There are two paid Community parks right down by the office -these must be kept free for those who have purchased this at a school fundraiser.
Here’s to a fun-filled term of learning!
