Tēna koutou kātoa a mātou whānau whānui o te kura.
Greetings to you all in our school community.
It has been very busy around the school so far this term with lots of fun and exciting learning in action.
If you currently live out of zone or know someone who might want to enrol their child at Frimley who also lives out of zone - you/ they need to complete an out of zone enrolment form and return it to the office.
What is the school zone? Check out the map below or call into the office.
Where do I get a ballot form from? HERE or the office.
I live out of the zone but one of my older children already attends Frimley? Your younger children still need to be on the ballot to get a place, they are in a higher priority category though.
I’d like to visit and talk with someone about the school? Please contact the office 8788757 asap and ask for an appointment.
A small group of tamariki spend time in the kitchen with Nanny Rhonda creating, making and cooking a range of recipes. This is one part of our school’s Manaaki Tamariki Kaupapa. Our Manaaki Tamariki kaupapa allows us to ‘uplift and support’ our tamariki to be the best they can be. Whilst reading, writing and creating recipes with the support of Nanny Rhonda, the tamariki are building confidence, oral language skills whilst learning basic kitchen and cooking tīkanga. Check out some of the amazing creations our clever tamariki have created.
Please ensure ALL UNIFORM IS NAMED CORRECTLY.
With the weather getting colder PLEASE ensure your child is coming to school with their school jersey and appropriate footwear everyday.
If you are aware that we are still waiting on forms to be signed or any other documentation such as birth certificates and immunisations, please get these to the office ASAP. We are still waiting on some forms from 2023/2024! Any borrowed uniform also needs to be returned.
Please remember to send a water bottle and a piece of fruit for brainfood with your child every single day.
We are currently seeing an increase in tummy bugs going around at the moment. This is just a friendly reminder that if your child has been vomiting or has had diarrhoea, as per the Te Whatu Ora guidelines they can only return to school 48 hours after their last event. This is to ensure they are no longer infectious and passing the bugs on to others here at school.
IF your child are unwell, please keep them home and let the office know either by text: 027-351-9488 or leaving a message on the absentee answer phone: 878-8757, press 1 to leave a message. PLEASE do this before 8.50am.
Last Friday 30th May the teaching staff spent the day at Houngarea Marae, involved in professional development where we unpacked the new Mathematics & Statistics Curriculum. There was lots of new learning whilst many connections were made to our current teaching practice. This will be ongoing professional development that our kaiako will continue to grow and develop over the next 12-18 months.
Last week we had one hundred tamariki participate in this annual event. We had five teams in the tackle rugby draw and five teams in the touch rugby draw. The new touch rugby section was a great addition because more students were able to take part. There were so many highlights across the day from tamariki scoring awesome tries, making big tackles, having fun passing, kicking and running with the ball. We have an awesome whānau community and many of you came along to help out and support. We look forward to carrying this momentum into the Barefoot 10’s tackle rugby competition.
This year at Frimley, we celebrate Matariki starting with our Hautapu ceremony on Tuesday 24th June at 5:30am. This is such a beautiful start to the new year, so please wrap up warm and join us on the school field.
Hautapu will be followed by a warm breakfast in the marquee. We also invite all whānau to join in the festivities and performances that will happen over two days at kura - refer to the poster with times of performances Mark it in your diaries whānau! COME AND JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE MATARIKI AT FRIMLEY.
The Year 3 and 4 learning community, Heretaunga Haaro o te Kahu, has had a fantastic term filled with determination, curiosity, and growth. Tamariki have been embracing new learning challenges with enthusiasm and a positive attitude. From writing powerful stories to solving tricky maths problems, the learners have shown they are up for anything. They’ve worked hard to strengthen their reading, writing, and maths skills while also exploring exciting topics such as Kahuranaki maunga and the Ngaruroro awa.
Throughout their mahi, the students have consistently demonstrated the school’s core values. They’ve shown manaakitanga by helping and encouraging each other during collaborative tasks. Whanaungatanga has been visible in the way they build strong friendships and support one another. Kaitiakitanga has shone through in their care for their classroom environment and the world around them. Tamariki are rangatira in their learning by taking risks and doing their personal best.
Recently, tamariki went out into our taio and enjoyed a day exploring Otatara Pā and Pakowhai Park. Stunning views were seen from the top of the Pā of the whole of Te Matau a Maui, including Kahuranaki. Waka were made with natural materials from the ngahere (forest) and floated down the Raupare stream that flows through Pakowhai Park. Smiles and laughs were had a long way.
This learning community truly is soaring!
This is just a reminder that the absentee cellphone is TEXT ONLY. We are unable to answer or listen to any voice messages left on the text cellphone. Please send a text with your childs name, classroom and reason for absence.
If you would like to leave a voice message please call us on 878-8757, press 1 for absentees and leave a detailed message with your childs name, class and reason for absence.
Matariki Public Holiday: Friday 20th June NO SCHOOL
Matariki Hautapu Ceremony: Tuesday 24th June at 5.30am
Matariki Celebration Festivites: Wednesday 25th June
Last Day of Term 2: Friday 27th June
First day of Term 3: Monday 14th July
CONTACT
Principal: Rohan Pearse
Phone: 06 8788757
Email: office@frimley.school.nz
Frimley Road, Frimley, Hastings 4120
(Google Maps)
QUICK LINKS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Richard Brimer
Warren Buckland Hawke's Bay Today
For school use only.