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PINEHILL SCHOOL
Principal’s Welcome
Kia Ora, Talofa Lava, Anyong Haseyo, Namaste, Ni hao, Konichiwa, Kamusta, G’day, Dzień dobry and welcome!
I am proud to be the tumuaki of Pinehill School. As principal, it is an absolute privilege to be the professional leader of such an amazing team who provides the best possible learning opportunities for our children. At Pinehill School, we are passionate about unlocking the potential of students and creating a culture where students, whanau and staff are a welcome part of our school community.
We offer a well-resourced school with dedicated, highly effective teachers including specialist teachers in ESOL and music.
We are committed to nurturing the whole child and honouring our full curriculum. Our sporting opportunities are varied, allowing students across all age groups to participate individually or in teams, school-wide and within our cluster. As well as an inviting and well-resourced library, our classrooms contain up to date technology and digital devices. We have a strong Kapa Haka group, choirs and a variety of instrumental groups, as well as engaging and empowering learning environments for all our learners.
During my 29 years in education, I have taught in all year levels in primary schools on the North Shore and North Carolina, USA and remain excited by the ever-changing landscape that schools continue to navigate through.
I believe the partnership between home and school is a critical component of our childrens’ success. We welcome and encourage parents, caregivers and whanau into our school and ask you to remain connected with us throughout your child’s educational journey.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family to Pinehill School.
Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa,
Carla Veldman
Latest Notifications
TEST LOCKDOWN ALL CLEAR
Thu May 13 01:33pm***** TEST LOCKDOWN ALL CLEAR COMMUNICATION*****
We have now completed our lockdown practice and normal class programmes have resumed. Students and staff responded well to the practice. The practice gives us a great opportunity to ensure that all students and staff are prepared and informed in the case of a real lockdown event. If you have any questions regarding lockdown procedures please email us at [email protected]
TEST LOCKDOWN
Thu May 13 01:24pm***** TEST LOCKDOWN COMMUNICATION*****
We are currently trialling our lockdown procedures to ensure that all staff, students and parents are prepared for a real emergency situation. This email is a test so that all parents know what to expect in the case of a real lockdown.
It has been necessary to place the school in lockdown, and staff are currently working to ensure your children are secure and supervised within the school buildings.
Please DO NOT come to the school at this time. NO ONE will be permitted to enter the school grounds or buildings.
We will provide updates every 15mins or sooner if they are available via SchoolApp and by email.
Chinese Translation:
*****学校封锁演习*****
我们现在正在进行封锁学校紧急情况应对的演习， 以确保所有的学生和员工们都知道如果学校发生封锁紧急状况， 他们应该做什么。这封邮件是测试邮件， 让所有家长了解封锁状态下，家政们应该做什么。
现在学校处于封锁状态， 我们所有的职员都在努力确保学生们的安全。
请您千万不要来学校，任何人都不得进入校园或教室。
我们将每15分钟给大家通过电子邮件和学校的程式给您更新。
Korean Translation:
*****봉쇄 훈련에 대한 연락*****
교직원들, 학생들 그리고 학부모님들이 실제 긴급 상황에 대처하도록 현재 봉쇄 절차를 시행 하고 있습니다. 이 메일은 모든 학부모님들이 실제 봉쇄 상황에 대해 인지하시도록 하려는 태스트입니다. 이 이메일은 테스트입니다. 실제 상황을 대비하기 위해서 현재 테스트를 실행합니다.
학교 건물을 봉쇄할 필요가 있어서 교직원들은 현재 학생들이 학교 건물 안에 안전하게 있도록 감독하고 있습니다.
이 때 학교를 방문하시지 않도록 해 주십시오. 아무도 학교 운동장 또는 건물 안으로 들어오실 수 없습니다.
가능한 SchoolApp 과 이메일을 통해서 15분 또는 더 신속하게 업데이트를 제공하겠습니다
Found Kitten
Wed May 12 04:10pmYesterday a kitten was found on the school grounds and was taken to East Coast Bays Vet.
She is a tortiseshell kitten, approx 6mths old and very friendly. She has no microchip so we are trying to locate her owner.
The vet can only keep her for one more day before handing her over to the SPCA.
If she is your kitten, or you know who she may belong to, please contact East Coast Bays Vet 478 3924
Newsletter 12 May 2021
Wed May 12 03:37pmPlease click here to view this week’s newsletter.
REMINDER- Pinehill School Bake Sale this Thursday 2.00-3.30pm
Tue May 11 12:36pmREMINDER- Pinehill School Bake Sale this Thursday 2.00-3.30pm
Please come and support this event, and enjoy some treats.
CASH ONLY
Thank you
Year5/6 Parent Team
Pinehill School Bake Sale – Thursday 13 May 2.00-3.30pm
Fri May 07 12:52pmDear Parents and Caregivers,
Pinehill School Bake Sale – Thursday 13 May 2.00-3.30pm
On Thursday 13th May, the Year 5/6 team will be hosting a bake sale to raise funds to put towards the EOTC shortfalls. Please come and support this event!
CASH ONLY
Thank you
Year5/6 Parent Team
Newsletter 5 May 2021
Wed May 05 03:01pmPlease click here to view our new style newsletter. We hope you enjoy it.
Shade Structure Blessing – Thursday 6 May @ 2pm
Tue May 04 12:50pm4th May 2021
Kia ora parents, family, whanau,
I am sure that you have noticed the dynamic new shade structure over our roadside netball court. It has been fascinating for us as a school, as well as the community to watch the process of the structure being built to its completion. Our structure has had the final check-off and is now complete! This area will provide shelter and shade throughout the whole year for sports teams practices, team huis, school sport, break time play, concerts and more.
We would like to invite you to attend a Blessing Ceremony this Thursday 6th May at 2pm. The ceremony will involve a karakia, Kapa Haka waiata, and an opening speech. Students will be seated in their class groups under the structure.
We hope you and join us and look forward to seeing you there.
Ngā mihi nui,
Carla Veldman / Principal
REMINDER – Safety Notice
Sun May 02 06:12pmOur school grounds open to students at 8:15am. This means school classrooms and playgrounds are closed until this time.
We are concerned about the safety of children that are arriving at the school gates as early as 7:45am unsupervised. A safe option is that children attend Premium Kids Care, PKC, in the hall or you make other arrangements for your children to be supervised until school opens at 8:15am. To contact PKC, please call Ayla – 021 250 5363 or email Rochelle [email protected] to book a place.
Carla Veldman
Principal
Fun Food Friday this week 7 May – Online ordering now open Back to our normal Pizza and Sushi orders Thanks from the FOPS team
Sat May 01 10:03amStudent Safety Reminder
Thu Apr 15 09:04amOur school grounds open to students at 8:15am. This means school classrooms and playgrounds are closed until this time.
We are concerned about the safety of children that are arriving at the school gates as early as 7:45am unsupervised. A safe option is that children attend Premium Kids Care, PKC, in the hall or you make other arrangements for your children to be supervised until school opens at 8:15am. To contact PKC, please call Ayla – 021 250 5363 or email Rochelle [email protected] to book a place.
Carla Veldman
Principal
Newsletter, 14 April 2021
Wed Apr 14 01:57pm
Newsletter 7 April 2021
Wed Apr 07 03:05pmThis week’s newsletter is attached.
Reminder 3 Way Conferences today and tomorrow. Early closing tomorrow @ 1.30pm.
3 Way Conference
Tue Apr 06 11:01amHi Families,
A reminder that 3 way conferences begin tomorrow, Wed 7 April from 3.15-6.00pm
School will close early on Thursday 8 April at 1.30pm.
You can click the link below to book a time if you have not already done so. Please use the code: mutaa
Many thanks,
School Closed Tuesday 6 April
Mon Apr 05 02:01pmHi Families,
A reminder that the school will be closed Tomorrow, Tuesday 6 April.
Many thanks,
Fun Food Friday this week 9 April – Online ordering now open
Sat Apr 03 02:02pmNewsletter, 31 March 2021
Wed Mar 31 12:46pm
The Resilience Project Parent Meeting TODAY at 3.15pm in the school hall. Everyone welcome.
Wed Mar 31 11:05amThe Resilience Project
As a school, we are delighted to be delivering The Resilience Project into our classes this year.
Through presentations, student curriculum, teacher resources and digital content, The Resilience Project’s Educational Programme supports mental health in the classroom, staffroom and family home.
We would like to invite you to a parent information meeting on Wednesday 31 March at 3.15 pm to find out more about this project. The presentation will provide some background on the origins of the programme, an introduction to key resilience pillars and highlight the research, and ways for you to support what the children are learning in the classroom.
Our Principal and Deputy Principals will be on hand to supervise your children while you meet in the hall to hear about the Resilience Project in classroom delivery and how to bring it in at home.
Please drop your child off with Carla Veldman, Rochelle Mabon and Sarah Ward at the library on your way to the hall.
Family Picnic TONIGHT – Great weather for the picnic 5 – 7pm. Look forward to seeing you there.
Thu Mar 25 11:21amNewsletter, March 24 2021
Wed Mar 24 12:46pm
Local Incident
Tue Mar 23 01:58pmGood afternoon
An incident reported in Hugh Green Drive near the garden centre has not affected Pinehill School and is being managed by emergency services.
Pinehill School
Jolly Jar Fundraiser, message from FOPS
Mon Mar 22 04:46pmPlease remember to bring your Jolly Jar to school if you haven’t already. We thank you for your support and cannot wait to see your child’s/children’s amazing creations. We have put some empty jars at the school office in case you need one. Jolly Jars will be sold at the Family Picnic and money raised will be put towards our new Kapa Haka costumes, exciting!
If you have any questions, please let us know.
Newsletter, March 17 2021
Wed Mar 17 01:47pm
Newsletter March 10, 2021
Wed Mar 10 01:04pm
5 March 2021 – Level 2 update
Fri Mar 05 04:46pm
School Picnic 11 March Postponed
Fri Mar 05 03:48pmSchool Picnic Thursday 11 March Postponed
Our school picnic is considered a gathering, which means this can not take place under Level 3 or Level 2. We have a Savaday for our picnic, in week 7. We are hopeful we will be in Level 1 at this time for our picnic to go ahead. Please lock in Thursday 25th March into your calendars for our Picnic Savaday.
Enjoy the weekend ahead. We look forward to seeing everyone again very soon.
Ngā mihi nui,
Carla Veldman / Principal
Pinehill School
Updated Distance Learning Model
Sun Feb 28 01:40pmSunday 28th February 2021
Kia ora koutou,
In my haste to send out information to you regarding Level 3 school tomorrow, I have copied the Distance Learning Link from our 2020 Lockdown. Please ignore and disregard this link. Click the link below for the reviewed 2021 distance learning model – Community Distance Learning at Pinehill School
Enjoy the rest of your Level 3 Sunday!
Ngā mihi nui,
Carla Veldman / Principal
Updated Community Learning Model Link
COVID Level 3 update 28 February 2019
Sun Feb 28 12:51pmPlease see the attached letter regarding Level 3 learning for this week.
COVID Level 3 update 28 February 2019
24 February 2021 Newsletter
Wed Feb 24 10:25amPlease find this week’s newsletter attached.
Fun Food Friday is on this Friday
Mon Feb 22 11:57amHi
Just a reminder that Kindo online orders close on Wednesday 24th February. All Pizza and Sushi orders will be delivered to your child’s classroom before lunchtime on Friday.
Thanks from the FOPS team
Snack Food Friday – tomorrow
Thu Feb 18 05:07pmSnack Food Friday will good ahead tomorrow as planned under Level 2 restrictions.
Full hygiene standards and social distancing will be enforced.
Thanks from the FOPS team
17th February 2021 Level 2 Communication Update
Wed Feb 17 05:19pm
17th February 2021 Level 2 Communication Update
Scholastic Book Orders close this week
Tue Feb 16 10:02amGood morning
Just a reminder that the last day for Scholastic book orders is this Thursday 18 February. All order must be done on-line.
15 February 2021 – supervision and online learning
Mon Feb 15 01:33pmImportant information regarding Level 3 supervision at school
15 February 2021 – supervision and online learning
14 February 2021 COVID-19 Home Learning
Sun Feb 14 09:06pm
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Click here to view our Kindo online shop
Click here to download the School App
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