Greenpark School Newsletter #9 October 2015

GREENPARK SCHOOL
Give your child the advantage
NEWSLETTER NUMBER 9
15 OCTOBER 2015
Physical Address: 13 Lumsden Street, Greerton, Tauranga 3112
Postal Address: PO Box 3209, Greerton, Tauranga 3142
Ph: (07) 541 0606 Email: office@greenparkschool.co.nz
Website: www.greenparkschool.co.nz
Dear Parents/Caregivers
Welcome back to term four. A special welcome to our new families to Greenpark
School, I trust your time here with us will be an enjoyable learning experience.
Term four is shaping up to be a very busy term with a lot of events taking place so
please ensure you note important dates later in the newsletter or refer to the school
calendar on the school website http://www.greenparkschool.co.nz/school-calendar/
so that you do not miss anything.
As well as the monthly newsletter and special notices, you can also refer to any of
the following places for information:
Newsletters/Notices: http://www.greenparkschool.co.nz/newsletters/
Sports Newsletters/Notices: http://www.greenparkschool.co.nz/sports/
Greenpark Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/greenparkschoolnz
Greenpark School App for I-phones and Androids: Free Download via the Google
Play Store, App Store or I-Tunes
Notifications (Updates, Reminders and Cancellations):
http://www.greenparkschool.co.nz/notifications/ Note there will only be something
entered when there is an update or cancellation to be noted.
Class Blogs: http://www.greenparkschool.co.nz/classpages/

STAFFING: This term we have welcomed back Mrs Alicia Best from maternity leave.
Alicia will be teaching in Room 14 for the remainder of the school year.

NEWEST ARRIVALS: We would like to send our Congratulations to:
 Kylie Hutchinson and her husband Shane on the birth of their daughter
Lauren, born on the 19th September.
Our very best wishes to you.

SUNSMART HAT TERM 4 AND TERM 1: A reminder that Term 4 (and Term 1) are sun
smart terms. All students are required to wear a sunhat during morning tea and
lunchtime. Children not wearing hats will be required to stay under the sunshade.

OUTSTANDING CITIZENS TERM 3 & 4: A big belated CONGRATULATIONS to our
Term 3 & 4 Outstanding Citizens. We apologise for the oversight of not being
included in the August newsletter. Our Term 3 & 4 Outstanding Citizens are Brooklyn
Filer, Caitlin Moriarty, Jade Little, Manpreet Kaur, Taine Larsen and Manav Sawhney
Outstanding Citizens Left to Right:
Brooklyn Filer, Caitlin Moriarty, Jade Little, Manpreet Kaur, Taine Larsen and Manav Sawhney

ART EXHIBITION – SAVE THE DATE: A reminder that the Greenpark Art
Exhibition is on from Monday 2 November through to Friday 6 th November
(see times below). Mark these dates in your calendar as it is a great chance to
view the fantastic artwork from our talented students.

GREENPARK SCHOOL BEHAVIOUR REVIEW: As part of our schools ongoing
review process, we are currently updating our behaviour plan. Shortly you
will be receiving information about this as we would like your feedback.

SCHOOL PHOTO DAY: All students had their individual and class
photographs. You will in approx. 3 weeks receive the shoot key code so that
you can order the photographs you require and will include payment
information.

YUMMY STICKER PROMOTION: A big thank you to our families that
supported Greenpark School in the Yummy Apple Sticker Promotion. You
helped us receive $60 worth of sports gear. Thank you very much.

COPE CHALLENGE: Congratulations to Saskia Walker, Amy Haig, Lucah Lockhart, Ava
Winterburn, Katie Bartram and Bella Guthrie who have completed their COPE
Challenges for October.
COPE Challenge Recipients for October
Back Row: Lucah Lockhart, Amy Haig, Saskia Walker
Front Row: Katie Bartram, Bella Guthrie, Ava Winterburn

RENTAL PROPERTIES REQUIRED: We have some International student families
arriving in December for the 2016 school year that are currently looking for rental
properties close or in the general vicinity of Greenpark School. Their agent here in
Tauranga would really like to hear from anyone that might have a suitable home for
rent or any Rental Agencies that might know of anywhere. Could you please contact
Olive Fitzjohn on 571 0488 or 578 4671 or email olivelee58@hotmail.com.
Kind Regards
Graeme Lind – Principal
GREENPARK SCHOOL WOULD LIKE TO THANK UNITED VIDEO FRASER STREET
FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT WITH OUR PLAYWELL VOUCHERS.
KEEP THESE DATES FREE AND COME ALONG TO THE GREENPARK SCHOOL ART
EXHIBITION:
Art on poster by Milly Henstock
TIMELINE FOR CURRENT YEAR 6 STUDENTS ENROLLING AT TAURANGA INTERMEDIATE
SCHOOL FOR THE 2016 SCHOOL YEAR:
10-14 AUGUST: OPEN DAYS AT TAURANGA INTERMEDIATE
Monday 10 August:
12:00 – 1:00pm
Tuesday 11 August:
11:15am – 12:15pm
Wednesday 12 August: 3:00 – 4:00pm
Thursday 13 August:
2:00 – 3:00pm
Friday 14 August:
9:00 – 10:00am
19 AUGUST: GENERAL INFORMATION EVENING FOR INCOMING 2016 YEAR 7
STUDENTS 6:30 – 8:00pm in the Ivan Aitken Sports & Cultural Centre (Hall), Tauranga
Intermediate School.
26 AUGUST: MULTIMEDIA INFORMATION SESSION FOR INCOMING 2016 YEAR 7
STUDENTS 11:00am – 12:00pm in the Ivan Aitken Sports & Cultural Centre (Hall),
Tauranga Intermediate School.
CWSA INFORMATION SESSION FOR INCOMING 2016 YEAR 7 STUDENTS 12:00 –
1:00pm in the Ivan Aitken Sports & Cultural Centre (Hall), Tauranga Intermediate
School.
14 SEPTEMBER: CWSA TESTING 9:00am – 12:00pm in the Ivan Aitken Sports & Cultural
Centre (Hall), Tauranga Intermediate School.
15 SEPTEMBER: OUT OF ZONE BALLOT CLOSES.
18 SEPTEMBER: MULTIMEDIA BALLOT CLOSES.
25 SEPTEMBER: CWSA CLASSES ESTABLISHED AND PARENTS NOTIFIED BY EMAIL,
OUT OF ZONE BALLOT DRAWN AND MULTIMEDIA BALLOT DRAWN AND PARENTS
NOTIFIED BY EMAIL.
17 NOVEMBER: ORIENTATION DAY FOR ALL INCOMING 2016 YEAR 7 STUDENTS
9:30am – 12:00pm in the Ivan Aitken Sports & Cultural Centre (Hall), Tauranga
Intermediate School.
PTA MEETING 7:00pm in the staffroom at Tauranga Intermediate School for parents
and students coming to Tauranga Intermediate School in 2016.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR TERM THREE 2015
** Please note these dates are subject to change.
OCTOBER
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
15
SCHOOL PHOTO
DAY
Friday
16
CALENDAR ART
MONEY DUE
CHOCOLATE
MONEY DUE
PTA QUIZ NIGHT
19
20
21
22
23
29
30
WBOP TENNIS
DIWALI
PERFORMANCE
26
27
28
LABOUR DAY
NO SCHOOL

PIANO/KEYBOARD LESSONS: Lessons are held every Thursday at Greenpark School
during morning tea and lunch time. If you would like to learn music, there is a
vacancy available. Please contact Anne – phone 578 7899 for further information.
GREENPARK SCHOOL WOULD LIKE TO THANK TRUE COLOUR SIGNS FOR
THEIR ONGOING SUPPORT & CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR SCHOOL.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR TERM THREE 2015
** Please note these dates are subject to change.
NOVEMBER
Monday
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
4
SCHOOL
ATHLETICS
DAY –
TAURANGA
DOMAIN
Thursday
5
Friday
6
SCHOOL
ATHLETICS
POSTPONEMENT
DATE
ART EXHIBITION ALL WEEK
9
10
11
KIDS FOR KIDS
CONCERT
(CHOIR)
12
WBOP CRICKET
CARNIVAL
WBOP CRICKET
CARNIVAL
POSTPONEMENT
DATE
DIWALI DANCE &
AFTERNOON TEA
16
17
SPORTS &
CULTURAL
PHOTOS
18
SPORTS &
CULTURAL
PHOTOS
13
19
20
RA
WHAKANGAHU
FESTIVAL
(KAPA HAKA)
TAURANGA INT
ORIENTATION
FOR YEAR 6
STUDENTS
(AM ONLY)
YEAR 6
GRADUATION
PHOTO
(AFTERNOON)
23
24
25
WC ATHLETICS
COOL BANANAS
EOY SHOW
26
27
WC ATHLETICS
POSTPONEMENT
DAY
GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING
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ABSENTEES: Please contact the school if your child is going to be absent for any reason.
You can do so by one of the following options:
1) Text Greenpark School on 027 817 6581.
2) Telephone Greenpark School on 541 0606 dial 1 and leave a voice mail message
3) Use the Greenpark School App and follow the instructions
Note: If you do not contact the school you will receive a text from us alerting you that your
child is absent. The number that will appear on your phone is a computer generated number
and is only available for you to reply to that message.
Please ensure you leave your child’s name, room number and the reason for their absence.

HOLIDAYS DURING TERM TIME: If you are going away on holiday during school term time,
you need to write a letter to the Principal including your child’s name, room number, where
they are going and the reason for their absence prior to their holiday.

MEDICATION AT SCHOOL: It is really important that parents/caregivers are aware that
children should not have any medication on them or in their school bags at school (this
includes Panadol, Antihistamine and Inhalers).
All medication must be signed into the school office, named and is locked up in a cupboard
or stored in the fridge in the school sickbay. Medication will be administered to children
either at a specific time or as required and will be entered on our medication record sheet.
This is very important as it is a health and safety requirement to ensure the safety of all
children at Greenpark School. If other children access medication that is not theirs or
children take too much of their own medication without it being correctly monitored it can
lead to serious consequences. Thank you for your assistance with this.

SIGNING CHILDREN IN AND OUT DURING THE DAY: If Parents/Caregivers need to remove
their children from school early; you MUST come in to the school office and complete the
sign out sheet at the time of collection. You will then be given an early release form that
needs to be handed to the classroom teacher when you collect the student. This can only be
done by a designated contact on our school database.
If you are bringing your child in later in the day you must come into the school office to be
marked on the roll. If you are signing them back in after taking them out earlier in the day –
place the time on the sign out sheet next to where you signed them out. This is important
for our records so that we know where children are at all times.
A reminder that removing your child from school should only be done where absolutely
necessary so as not to disrupt their learning time.

SCHOOL LUNCHES: School lunch orders are available for purchase for $3.50. There is a
selection of items to purchase. Correct money must be placed in an envelope with your
child’s name, room number and item ordered on the outside. Lunch menus can be found on
our school website http://www.greenparkschool.co.nz/lunch-menu or at the school office.
COMMUNITY NOTICES

BOTANICAL ROAD KINDERGARTEN: Botanical Road Kindergarten is a non-profit
kindergarten with a large natural outdoor area catering for 2 ½ - 6 year
olds. Our morning sessions are 4 hours daily for all children and 6 hours
Monday-Thursday for older children. For all enquiries please ph 578 4481 or
emailbotanicalroad@taurangakindergartens.org.nz . Check out our face book
page.
TAURANGA LAWN TENNIS CLUB
Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd
2015/16 JUNIOR OPEN DAY
Saturday 17th October
10am to Noon
New and Past Members come and
HAVE A GO. Meet Luis Luna our
International World Class coach.
For more information please contact:
Mark Crowther 578 1785/021 212 0382

PET POO CREW: Pet Poo Crew are a mobile licensed animal waste
service. We pick up and remove animal waste from residential and
commercial property. As part of our service, Pet Poo Crew proudly
support Guide Dogs New Zealand, by making a regular donation. Please
help us support Guide Dogs by booking our service today!
W: http://www.petpoocrew.co.nz/
E: info@petpoocrew.co.nz
F: https://www.facebook.com/petpoocrew
PH: 0800 PETPOO or 027 6263646
HEY GIRLS – WE WANT YOU!!
Join Tauranga Young Mariners for sailing, cutter rowing, kayaking, camping, lifesaving
and be prepared for some water fighting!
We offer water based adventure activities for girls aged from 9 – 18 years.
Regular meetings Thursday evenings and some weekend activities.
No equipment or experience needed just a willingness to join in and have fun!
For further info ph unit leader Shelley Olds 027 230 0935
or email us tauranga@youngmariners.org.nz.
PAPAMOA SURF CLUB
2015 – 2016 Enrolments
Junior Surf 5 – 14 year olds
Rookie Lifeguards 13 – 17 years
Returning members and new members are encouraged to enroll online
www.papamoaslsc.org.nz and click on the link on the left hand side to "Join the
Club"
For those who would like more information or need to purchase uniform items,
Please come along to one of our registration days listed below:
Registration days:
Sunday 27th September 10am – 12pm
Tuesday 6th October 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Saturday 10th October 10am – 12pm
Location: Papamoa Surf Club, 561 Papamoa Beach Road, Papamoa Domain
2015/16 Junior Surf Start Date
Sunday 8th November 2015
10am - 11:30am
Thank you and we hope to see you on the beach!
Mt Maunganui Lifeguard Service Junior Surf/Nippers (4-13 year
olds) registration day on Sunday 25th of October from 10am – 12
noon at Mount Lifeguard Centre, Main Beach, Mount Maunganui.
Sunday and/or Wednesday sessions available.
First Nippers Sunday training is Sunday 1st November 10am to 12 noon.
Wednesday Nippers starts 18th November 4-5.30pm
New members welcome 
To find out more email: info@mountlfieguards.co.nz
 GRASSHOPPER SOCCER: Grasshopper Soccer is now on
every Saturday morning at Morland Fox Park in Greerton! We have
children aged from 2 – 10 playing fun football every Saturday morning
and having lots of fun! To enquire about enrolling your child, please
contact Chris on 54321 83, or chris@grasshoppersoccer.co.nz
Family Fun Day: Blutopia
Saturday 24 October 10am - 3pm
$5 per family
Celebrate the ocean at Tauranga Art Gallery on this fun-filled day of artinspired activities for all ages. The day’s festivities include: Art Creation
Stations, face painting, Oceanic Art Hunt, and story telling sessions. This event
coincides with Tauranga Arts Festival’s ANZ Community Day on Tauranga
Waterfront and The Strand, so make a day of it! No bookings required. For
more information visit www.artgallery.org.nz/events
Gymnastic Academy Advanced Skills Program, Aquinas
College Every Friday 3:30-5 pm, Call Marie to book
021 170 5426
SHEREE’S $2 LUNCHES:
Hi I am Sheree and I am starting up a lunch system for low income families. For $2 a
day per child ($10 per week per child) I will provide a basic lunch for your
child/children. These will include a sandwich (with either peanut butter, jam,
marmite or sometimes luncheon), an apple, some carrot sticks, a museli bar and a
small packet of chippies. Lunches will be delivered to the school office each morning.
All orders need to be prepaid by the Friday before via internet banking or cash.
Contact me on 577 6551 or 020 402 09440. I can also be found on Facebook –
Sherees $2 Lunches, Tauranga.
Skating Classes
6 week course
Queen Elizabeth Square (QE2)
Wednesdays 4th Nov – 9th Dec 4-5pm
Fridays 6th Nov – 11 Dec 4-5 pm
$70 with your own skates/roller blades
$85 including hire skates
Email : skatescooltauranga@gmail.com
Text/Call Kazna 021-118-0513