In today’s newsletter we have the following:
- Welcome from the Principal and DP’s including Public Health Measures and our COVID response plan.
- News from the Team Leaders welcoming you to their teams.
- Getting Ready for the First Day – what do I need to bring on the first day and where do I go?
- Who is who on the staff.
- Class placements.
- Communication – School Apps, School Website, Instagram and Facebook.
- A message from our finance team.
- Our exciting building project.
- 2022 Dates and exciting events ahead including Camp (Y8) and EOTC (Y7).
- Snippets of News – an update from the PTA about what they are up to and also we need your help as our food trailer has been stolen.
Welcome from the PRINCIPAL and DP’s
Dear Parents and Caregivers
Tēnā koutou i ngā whānau o Te Ipu Kura o Mataaho
Nau mai ki te tau hou! E ngā tauira hou me ngā raukura, kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui.
Happy new year to you all and to our students we wish you all the best for the coming year.
Well we thought 2021 came with its challenges and up’s and downs, now here we are starting school in 2022 with a new chapter in the fight against COVID-19 with Omicron circulating in the community. We are well aware of the importance of reassuring our young people that we are all working together to limit the spread of this virus. While some students may be feeling a little bit apprehensive about starting the school year in a global pandemic we are fully committed to providing the best possible education under these trying circumstances.
The Ministry of Education website has plenty of information on their website and an excellent range of resources on wellbeing that you may find helpful. Covid19 and Wellbeing
Starting strong at ANI:
We know from research that the intermediate years are a crucial point in a lifetime of learning. This is a time when your young person will come to appreciate the importance of education and the need to become independent, responsible, and self-sufficient if they are to succeed in the many activities we have on offer at ANI. We also know the most effective pathway to success is through partnership where we work together so that the physical, emotional, and social needs of our students are met. Showing understanding, common sense, and a sense of humor can make these intermediate school years a wonderful and enriching experience for everyone and we are here to help! The staff and leadership team look forward to working alongside you all, akonga and whānau alike so drop us a line if you need more information or simply want a chat.
Public Health Measures and our COVID response plan.
You will be familiar already with the health measures that schools have taken when we were under the COVID Alert Level protection system.
Now that schools have moved to the COVID Protection Framework (CPS) and we are at the Red setting we are able to support everyone learning onsite. Listed below you will find a quick reference chart with current requirements under the CPF including aspects of school operations at this setting. As the Omicron variant is so prevalent we will adjust these plans accordingly as new information comes to light.
Keeping our children, staff and community safe requires a conscientious effort and this safety plan sets the expectations for how we move forward together. What we do know is that our school community is strong, resilient and resourceful and we will do our very best to support and protect each other during this time.
The COVID Protection Framework (CPS) for ANI is outlined below commencing with the Public Health Measures.
PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES AT ALL CPF SETTINGS
Basic hygiene
• Children and adults will be required to sanitise their hands when entering an indoor space
• Children will be expected to use cough and sneeze etiquette
• Classroom surfaces will be cleaned regularly
Contact tracing
All visitors, including parents are required to;
• Scan the QR codes prior to entering the school grounds
• Sign in at the office (contact tracing)
Vaccinations
• All staff and support persons are fully vaccinated.
• Maintenance staff and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated prior to entering the school grounds.
Sickness
• If children present as unwell you will be asked to collect them immediately.
Ventilation
• Windows and doors will be open to allow good ventilation
• Where possible teaching and learning will take place outdoors
COVID Protection Framework (CPS) - Red setting
Curriculum related events can take place and our preference is to hold them outdoors to minimise risk.
Non-curriculum events will only be permitted using the My Vaccine Pass.
There will be no large indoor gatherings scheduled for this term.
Dyson HEPA Filters have been purchased and will be in all classrooms. This is in addition to good old fashioned fresh air which works well if we leave windows and doors open!
CO2 Monitors will also be supplied by the Ministry of Education shortly.
At the Red CPF setting staff and students from Years 4 to 13 must wear a mask when inside at school.
Click here for a helpful resource to show your young person how to wear their mask correctly.
Adults: A reminder that all workers in schools have received 2 vaccine doses as of 1st January 2022.
Students: Here is some helpful information to support you when you talk to your young person about the COVID-19 vaccine. https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/covid-19-immunisation-5-11-year-olds.
We have a good contact tracing system in place that in the event of an infectious case our system will quickly identify close contacts and work with the Ministries of Health and Education.
At Red setting we will keep everyone learning on-site for as long as we can. However, if either Ministry instructs us, we would need to consider moving to online learning.
Contact details held by the school must be up to date please. You email us if you would like to check these details (ani@ani.school.nz).
Visitors to school will be kept to a minimum.
Please only come to the office for urgent matters.
All visitors must wear a mask and sign in using the QR code for contact tracing purposes.
These are going ahead!
Additional details coming in a separate letter closer to the date of event, however will need a commitment of attendance by 25 February 2022 to ensure our bookings are held.
Camp and EOTC dates are below (refer #9).
| Times | Yr 7 | Yr 8 |
| Start | 8.45am | 9.00am |
| Block 1 | 8.45am – 10.15am | 9.00am – 10.45am |
| Morning Tea | 10.15am – 10.35am | 10.45am – 11.05am |
| Block 2 | 10.35am – 12pm | 11.05am – 12.45pm |
| Lunch | 12:00pm – 12.45pm | 12.45pm – 1.30pm |
| Block 3 | 12.45pm – 2.45pm | 1.30pm – 3.00pm |
| End | 2.45pm | 3.00pm |
We understand that there will be different circumstances for every family and should you wish to engage in online learning for the start of Term 1 please contact Mr Mills (bmills@ani.school.nz) for an application form.
Once approval is granted, the online material will be provided and supervised by a trained teacher.
Ngā mihi nui
Jill Farquharson (Principal|Tumuaki)
Shane Devery (Deputy Principal)
Bryce Mills (Deputy Principal)
News from the Team Leaders welcoming you to their teams
Kauri Team - Year 7
Teachers in Kauri are incredibly excited to welcome our new Y7’s to the ANI community this year. Given their learning experiences in 2021, our teachers will be working alongside our ako using the 4 R’s (relationship, routine, reassurance and regulation) to establish a positive and inclusive learning environment for all. In addition, throughout the term, we will be using practices from the Mental Health Foundation’s “5 Ways to Wellbeing” to further support their wellbeing. Kauri Team have been working in collaboration with Totara Team to develop a robust and integrated unit of inquiry that offers learning experiences at varying levels of difficulty across all curriculum areas. Home learning is a key factor in uniting the school and family communities together. It will involve activities across the core curriculum areas, as well as, opportunities for them to learn with and from you. Communication between school and home will take place via SchoolApps (whole school or year group information) or email (individual team, class or student information). For learning purposes, it’s important to bring three things every day: something to write on, something to write with and a positive attitude.
Totara Team - Year 7
Rimu Team - Year 8
Matai Team - Year 8
Kowhai Team - Specialists or Spec
Getting Ready for the First Day
What do I need to bring on the first day and where do I go?
Excitement is building and 1 February is only days away. A few quick tips to start the year and get ready for the big day!
Here are five useful tips from the Ministry of Education to help you swing back into the school routine.
- If your child is new to the school, visit the school grounds over the weekend to help them get familiar with their new surroundings.
- Walking, scooting or cycling to school is a great start to the day. Practice the safest route to school over the weekend – don’t forget a helmet if they’re on wheels.
- It’s easy to let bedtimes slip during the school holidays. Get your child back into their regular bedtime routine a few days before school starts so they’re rested and ready.
- Help your child get their clothes, sun hat, shoes, lunch and backpack ready the night before school starts to reduce stress in the morning.
- Make sure you’ve labelled ALL your child’s belongings including lunchbox, drink bottle and sun hat.
WHAT DO STUDENTS NEED TO BRING ON THEIR FIRST DAY (Tuesday 1 February)?
There are a number of things to remember to bring on the first day:
- your morning tea, lunch and a drink
- sunscreen and hat or cap
- your P.E. gear as you might be taken out for a game ( this includes sneakers)
- swimming togs for a lunchtime dip
- your signed ICT agreement form
- your stationery (it can be covered if you like), pens, pencils and your device
- a lock for your bike or scooter if you travelled to school using this form of transport
- a smile and great attitude as that’s exactly what your teacher will be bringing!
WHERE DO WE MEET ON THE FIRST DAY (note this is different to previous years as we are at Red in the CPF setting)
Parents will receive an email today ( 28 January) with the room number and name of class teacher for 2022. The email will also contain a map so students can find their way to the classroom. School begins at 9am on Tuesday 1 February for year 7’s. Please go directly to the classroom. (Note: school commences at 8.45am for Year 7’s from Wednesday 2 February).
We ask parents to refrain from escorting students to the class. We will have teachers on duty to assist and provide directions. This is to limit numbers on site.
Morning tea and lunch breaks will be staggered to ensure numbers of students gathering is kept to a minimum.
The school day ends at 2.45pm for our Year 7 students while at the Red setting.
From Wednesday 2 February, school will begin at 8.45am and end at 2.45pm for our Year 7’s with morning tea, lunch and departure times staggered whilst at the COVID red setting.
Parents will receive an email today (Friday 28 January) with the room number and name of class teacher for 2022. The email will also contain a map so students can find their way to the classroom. School begins at 11am for our Year 8 students on Tuesday 1 February, please go directly to the classroom. (Note: school commences at 9.00am for Year 8’s from Wednesday 2 February).
We ask parents to refrain from escorting students to the class. We will have teachers on duty to assist and provide directions. This is to limit numbers on site.
Morning tea and lunch breaks will be staggered to ensure numbers of students gathering is kept to a minimum.
The school day ends at 3pm for our year 8 students while at the Red setting.
From Wednesday 2 February the school day will begin at 9.00am and end at 3pm for our Year 8’s with morning tea, lunch and departures remaining staggered whilst at the COVID red setting.
Who is who on our staff
| PRINCIPAL | Jill Farquharson |
| DEPUTY PRINCIPALS | Shane Devery and Bryce Mills |
| RIMU TEAM (Y8) | MATAI TEAM (Y8) | |||
| Room 15 | Nick Edwards (Team Leader) | Room 4 | Ashley Triana (Team Leader) | |
| Room 16 | Renee Dale | Room 5 | Chae-Yeon Park | |
| Room 13 | Jo Wang | Room 2 | Saasha Jolley | |
| Room 14 | Kueni Schaumkel | Room 3 | Bruce Ng | |
| Room 9 | Alice O’Sullivan | Room 6 | Nick Housten | |
| Room 10 | Steven van Nes | Room 7 | Matty Bowman | |
| KAURI TEAM (Y7) | TOTARA TEAM (Y7) | |||
| Room 27 | Andrew Lawrence (Team Leader) | Room 22 | Kieran Gleeson (Team Leader) | |
| Room 28 | Annie McKellow | Room 21 | Xavier Rice | |
| Room 25 | Sana Yakub | Room 20 | Casey Zhang | |
| Room 26 | Louisa Pielichaty | Room 19 | Sophie Hunt | |
| Room 29 | Natalya Hazelwood | Room 23 | Maddy Mitchell | |
| Room 30 | Sunilla Naik | Room 24 | Charlotte Ironside | |
| KOWHAI TEAM (SPECIALISTS) – Carlos Kucera (Team Leader/Sports Academy) | |
| Hard Technology | Jacob Markham & George Pearson(Lab Tech) |
| Soft Technology | Brooke Tuialii & Jordan Devery (Lab Tech) |
| Arts | Beren Allen (Visual Arts) & Eugene Marshall (Music) |
| Science | Neeti Siras & Renee Paterson (Lab Tech) |
| Physical Education | Thomas Jones |
| RATA TEAM | ||
| Int Student Director | Kate Shin / Lynley Sheweiry | |
| Languages | Cynthia Montesinos (Spanish), Jasmine Hanawy (French) | |
| School Counsellor | TBC | |
| Part-time teachers & Other Staff | Aideen Ryan (ESOL); Sakima Cornwall (Library/Research Ambassador); Kim Eliott (Release); Don Campbell (Release); Colin Dale (Release) | |
| KIWI TEAM | |
| Principal’s PA | TBC |
| Executive Officer | Jean Feng |
| Administration Officer/ After School/ M&L Classes | Ula He |
| Concierge | Rachael Banbury |
| Property Manager | Duncan Wilson (Bruce Banbury TEMP) |
| IT Support | Tinashe Biri |
| Administration | Helen McMahon |
| TUI TEAM | |
| Teacher Aides | Sam Blackman (Mo-Fri); Georgia Hulme (Tue.Wed), Keegan Allen (Mon/Thurs), Gabriel Kofoed (Mon-Fri), Cayley Baird (Mon-Fri) |
| NIKAU TEAM Specialist Support | Bruce Banbury (Mo-Fri), Sakima Cornwall (Mo-Fri), Mauri Hohepa (Te Reo Maori), Renee Paterson, Jordan Devery, George Pearson. |
CLASS PLACEMENTS
On the first day of school this classroom is where your child should go - Year 7’s start at 9am and Year 8’s at 11am. See Map
Please Note:
- If you don’t get an email notification by 4pm on Friday 28th February, please email Ula He on uhe@ani.school.nz. We will do our best to reply to you over the weekend keeping in mind Monday is a public holiday.
We realise that students will be feeling anxious on the first day but we know from experience that this will change quickly once they settle into the new class.
We ask that parents not request a change in class placement until after the first two weeks of school which will allow a settling in time and adjust to their new teacher and classmates. If there are genuine reasons for a student to move classrooms please contact the SLT after Monday 14 February.
Communication
School Apps, School Website and Facebook
School Apps
All day-to-day information, events and updates will be communicated to you through School Apps. The school newsletter (published monthly), the Friday Flyer (published weekly on a Friday) and any other notices will all be sent to you via a School Apps notification. This app can also be used to report an absence and can be downloaded by the whole family and on multiple devices.
It is important that you update which subscriptions you have on the app also – such as Year 7 or Year 8 messages, various sports, classroom-specific messages, etc. You can do this by clicking on the 3 horizontal lines in the top left-hand corner, and selecting ‘Alert Subscriptions’.
Should there be a school emergency this is how we will notify you so it is essential you have the App installed.
School Website
ANI also has a presence on Facebook with news and information about school life and our community.
A Message From Our Finance Team
School Payments and Donations for 2022
To those families who have already paid their school donation in addition to other payments a great big thanks. Your support of our school makes such a difference to the education we can provide for your children in addition to all the extras we have on offer that make ANI such a great place to learn.
Ministry Donations Scheme
What do I need to pay?
A payment of $225 to pay for the four-day EOTC programme facilitated by Bigfoot Adventures. The EOTC provides our students with great opportunities for skill development in outdoor activities, and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. EOTC activities include team problem solving, low and high ropes confidence activities, kayaking, orienteering, rock climbing, raft building, adventure based learning activities.
Dates for Y7 EOTC are:
Totara Team EOTC dates: Tuesday 15 March – Friday 18 March
Kauri Team EOTC dates: Tuesday 22 March – Friday 25 March
A payment of $380 to pay for the four-day camp at Tui Ridge Park, Rotorua. The camp provides our students with great and challenging educational opportunities in an outdoor setting to develop student leadership, self-management, risk-taking, cooperation and independence. Students will be involved in a range of activities including a rope course, abseiling, rock climbing, mountain biking, archery, flying fox and orienteering
Dates for Y8 Camp are:
Matai camp dates: Tuesday 15 March – Friday 18 March
Rimu camp dates: Tuesday 22 March – Friday 25 March
How can I make these payments?
On this portal you can log in and check your personal details, make payments via credit card or internet banking and see what costs are outstanding (see login instructions below).
Online Parent/Caregiver Portal – login and payment instructions
Login instruction
- Click on the link:
- Enter the email address you supplied to the school
- Click on Forgot Password. An email will then be sent to your email inbox. Click on the link within the email to set up a login.
Payment instructions
- Click on your child’s name, select ‘School Payments’ tab to see a list of items due
- If you wish to pay all outstanding amounts, click ‘Pay All Items’. To pay an individual item, enter the amount you wish to pay against the relevant item
- When you are happy with your selection, click ‘Make Payment’. You can choose to pay with POLi or Paystation. This will direct you to the POLi™ site or credit card payment site, where there will be instructions to guide you through the payment process
- After you have clicked OK, success and print options are given before logging out. Enter your email address and click ‘Send’ if you require the receipt (recommended) to be emailed. There are also print options for a hard copy. On completion of payment, click ‘Return to Edge Caregiver Portal’ where a success or failure screen is provided
Please email us if you are having any problems accessing your parent portal.
You may wonder why we ask for a voluntary donation?
If you have already paid your voluntary school donation and other associated costs we thank you once again as these payments allow us to provide the quality education your son/daughter needs to be successful in their future. At this time of the year there is always media hype around how schooling in New Zealand is free. In an ideal world this would be wonderful, however the reality is we receive significantly less funding in our Ministry of Education operations grant than a lower decile school. It is expected that because we are a high decile school we have the capacity through fundraising and donations to meet the shortfall. In today’s newsletter we have provided information explaining how the costs associated with your child’s learning are spent to ensure we maintain our high level programmes and great facilities. Our Board of Trustees prioritise the budget to make sure areas such as learning resources, ICT, and quality staffing levels are maintained as they have a direct influence on student progress and achievement.
Like most schools there are costs associated with schooling that cannot be met by the fund we receive from government grants and this is why we ask our parents for a school donation.
As a high decile school we are funded at a very different level than schools that are lower decile. For example, when we look at two areas of the Ministry of Education income, “Targeted Funding” and “Special Education Grant” and combine these revenue streams we receive $80.10 per student which is $992.45 less per student than if we were a decile 1 school.
Funding per student | Targeted Funding | Special Education Grant | Total |
Decile Nine School | 31.6 | 48.5 | 80.1 |
Decile One School | 989.46 | 83.09 | 1,072.55 |
Difference | 957.86 | 34.59 | 992.45 |
For a school of 660 pupils like ours, this equates to a difference of $655,017. The government believes we have the capacity in our community to raise these funds through donations.
You might wonder what the school donation income pays for. With the additional funds we are able to employ extra teachers over our entitlement such as:
– two language specialists
– one Te Reo Tutor (to take Kapa haka and teach Te Reo)
– science specialist
– PE specialist
– teacher aide per team
– Lab assistants to help set up science experiments, food stations and technology equipment
– full time counsellor
– full time librarian and research ambassador
– full time Sports coordinator
– full time tech/ICT specialist
The funds also allow us to provide quality IT equipment, qualified teachers to take extension and learning support classes and a rich and varied sports programme where teachers accompany every sporting code to events.
Taxgift
How you can support the school with no extra work or activity needed!
Did you know that your donation to our school attracts a tax credit? Don’t let that money go to waste!
We are excited to announce that our school has partnered with TaxGift, a simple-to-use service that enables you to donate this tax credit back to us, boosting your donation by up to 48% at no additional cost to you!
It’s the easiest fundraising ever and takes less than a minute to register by simply clicking here now!
With your help, we can reach our fundraising goals much sooner and build our multi-purpose space and 10 new teaching spaces quicker.
Imagine what we could achieve for our school if everyone TaxGifted!
How does it work?
TaxGift is simple: you opt in for your donations to us from this tax year forwards, and the experts at TaxGift work with us and Inland Revenue to do the rest. Best of all, each gift goes on giving through the years until a minimum of $5 is reached, without you having to do anything further.
Here’s how a $100 donation becomes $148.14, with TaxGift:
Historic donations
What else should I know?
It won’t cost you anything to sign up to TaxGift; no money leaves your bank account (although the school pays TaxGift a small fee for its services). Signing up to TaxGift appoints TaxGift as your tax agent solely for the purpose of gifting your tax credits back to Auckland Normal Intermediate. Don’t worry – it does not affect any other tax agents that you might have (for example, if you have an accountant who does your tax returns). You must be an individual New Zealand tax resident who has earned taxable income in the relevant tax year to be eligible for the tax credit and you can opt out of TaxGift at any time by emailing their friendly team.
You can visit TaxGift’s website (www.taxgift.co.nz) for more information, and don’t forget to opt in by clicking here.
Thank you for your continued support of our school and its staff and students.
Our Exciting Building Project
Artwork
Our building project
- Both projects are on track and progressing very promisingly. Below are some key dates for you around the timeline and finish dates.
- Tentative completion date for our new Multi-purpose space (called the MPS) is September 2022
- Tentative completion date for our new 10 classroom block (called the 10TS) is November 2022
Access & Health and Safety
- The compounds between the MPS and 10TS are fenced with hoardings to ensure safety for all on-site. These barriers will reduce noise and dust pollution. Access between the field and the court area will be through a laneway (Student Walkway) which the builders have created for us.
- Access to the school pool is also through a laneway and at the rear of the pool area. (Pool Crossing)
2022 Dates and exciting events ahead including Camp (Y8) and EOTC (Y7)
Year 8 Camp
Year 8’s will be attending camp during term 1 and we ask parents to confirm their child’s attendance no later than Friday 25 February. The camp cost of $380 includes food, activities and accommodation as well as a Coach to and from Tui Ridge which is located in Rotorua. As you are aware we will require at least 15 parents to attend camp to ensure the activities run smoothly and H & S ratios are adhered to. Parents who attend the camp and stay overnight, will have to follow the MOE guidelines with a double vaccination and complete a Police Vet. This request will be added to the application form and information we send out with all camp details.
Matai camp dates: Tuesday 15 March – Friday 18 March
Rimu camp dates: Tuesday 22 March – Friday 25 March
Year 7 Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC)
All Year 7’s will be attending EOTC during Term 1 and we ask parents to confirm their child’s attendance no later than Friday 25 February. The cost of EOTC is still being finalised with BigFoot Adventures. Your payment will include all student activities and the bus to a number of different venues. As you are aware we will require at least 2 parents to attend EOTC each day per class to ensure the activities run smoothly and H & S rules are followed. Parents who attend EOTC will have to follow the MOE guidelines and be double vaccinated. Without your support we can not proceed with EOTC so look forward to parents filling in the application form that will be sent out shortly with all the information you will need.
Totara Team EOTC dates: Tuesday 22 March – Friday 25 March
Kauri Team EOTC dates: Tuesday 15 March – Friday 18 March
Term Dates and Events
Put these dates in your diary so you don’t miss a beat ( note many are subject to confirmation due to the CPF Setting):
Date Status | |
School starts for Y7s School starts for Y8s | 1 February 9.00am – 2.45pm 1 February 11.00am – 3.00pm For subsequent days school will start at 8.45am for Year 7 and 9am for Year 8. |
Meet the Teacher Evening -via Zoom (Note: the Year 8 interviews will be rescheduled to take place shortly on Zoom in addition to the Goal Setting interviews for both year groups will be rescheduled to take place virtually) | 10 February 5.00am – 6.30pm |
PTA Meeting – via Zoom | 14 February 7.00pm |
Central Zone Girls Tennis | 22 February – MAY BE POSTPONED – TBC |
School Photos ( TBC) | 23 February |
BOT Meeting – via Zoom | 23 February 6.00pm |
Central Zone Boys Tennis | 24 February – MAY BE POSTPONED – TBC |
PTA Chocolate fundraiser begins – TBC | 25 February |
Central Zone Boys Softball | 1 March – MAY BE POSTPONED – TBC |
Central Zone Girls Softball | 3 March – MAY BE POSTPONED – TBC |
Y8 HPV Immunisation | 8 March |
Central Zone Boys Cricket | 8 March – MAY BE POSTPONED – TBC |
Central Zone Girls Cricket | 10 March – MAY BE POSTPONED – TBC |
League Tag Kowhai | 14 March – MAY BE POSTPONED – TBC |
Y7 EOTC – Totara Team
| 15 March – 18 March |
AAIMS Boys Softball | 15 March – MAY BE POSTPONED – TBC |
Y8 Camp – Matai
| 15 March – 18 March |
AAIMS Girls Softball | 16 March – MAY BE POSTPONED – TBC |
Central Zone Swimming | 17 March – MAY BE POSTPONED – TBC |
Y7 EOTC – Kauri Team
| 22 March – 25 March |
Y8 Camp – Rimu | 22 March – 25 March |
Central Zone Orienteering | 22 March – MAY BE POSTPONED – TBC |
PTA Meeting – via Zoom | 28 March 7.00pm |
AAIMS Swimming | 30 March – MAY BE POSTPONED – TBC |
BOT Meeting – via Zoom | 30 March – MAY BE POSTPONED – TBC |
Y8 HPV Immunisation Catch up session | 6 April |
AAIMS TAG | 7 April |
PTA School Social | 7 April – MAY BE POSTPONED – TBC |
PTA Chocolate Fundraiser Prizegiving | 11 April – TBC |
END OF TERM | SCHOOL CLOSES 2PM 14 April |
Snippets of News
An update from the PTA about what they are up to. And we need your help, as our food trailer has been stolen (did you see a truck in the school car park on 18 January around 8.45pm?).
Stolen Food Truck
We need your help! Did you know we had our brand new food trailer stolen on 18 Jan around 8.45pm.
This trailer was a brand new tuck shop for students – we had not even had the chance to use it after taking delivery last year on 17 August which was the first day of lockdown. Since the fire we have been unable to offer the students a tuck shop and I’m sure they will be bitterly disappointed to know someone has come into the school with a tail lift truck, loaded it and driven away. Police have been informed and the event number is OR-284315N
Please report if you saw anything as you may have been walking past or if you know anything at all we would love to hear from you.
PTA
The PTA will have their first meeting on Monday 14th February and this will need to be on zoom to limit numbers on site. They are an active and awesome group who support the school in a number of ways from helping out at events to hosting parent information evenings and the odd bit of fundraising.
This year more than ever they need your help given events will be limited in the Covid Red setting.
Please contact Julie Rope the Chair if you’re keen to be involved. Email: pta@ani.school.nz
And finally...
Newsletters come out on the first of each month so be on the lookout for our 1 March edition coming out on a Tuesday 1 March.
In addition to the monthly newsletter, we have a weekly update called the ‘Friday Flyer’ that comes out every Friday with key events, reminders and dates for the upcoming week. This is sent via SchoolApps, keep an eye out for that too.
We know that 2022 is going to be a fantastic year and we look forward to getting to know you and your young person as the year progresses.
Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toiroa – let us keep close together, not far apart.