Newsletter – 28 May 2025 – Cockle Bay School

REMINDER:

FRIDAY, 30 MAY 2025 – TEACHER ONLY DAY

MONDAY, 2 JUNE 2025 – KING’S BIRTHDAY (PUBLIC HOLIDAY)

Principal’s Message

Dear Parents and Whānau,

Tālofa lava!

Samoan Language Week

Next week is Samoan Language Week. The 2025 theme, “Ia malu lou sā. Folau i lagimā – A well-grounded self is a successful self,” aligns beautifully with Cockle Bay School’s values and our 4Cs. It encourages self-growth (Continuous Improvement), respect for identity (Caring), shared journeys (Collaboration), and cultural pride (Celebration), all of which we proudly nurture in our school community.

To our Samoan families… Manuia le Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa – Happy Samoan Language Week!

Celebrating our Learning

It’s been a busy and exciting time at school. A heartfelt thank you to all our whānau for getting behind the Book Character Parade and Book Fair – your involvement helped make both events a great success. If you haven’t already, please head to Kindo to complete payment for the author visits. Your help with this is much appreciated.

With National Young Leaders Day, author visits, and the Year 2 trip to Kelly Tarlton’s now complete, we’re looking forward to more exciting learning experiences, including zoo trips, and the upcoming Hockey and Rugby Field Days.

A special thank you to Mandy Fischer for her fantastic work in organising the Barbarians Fun Day. It was a wonderful event for everyone involved.

Teacher Only Day – Focus on Mathematics

On our upcoming Teacher Only Day (TOD), staff will be focusing on implementing the new curriculum into our teaching and learning programmes. We will soon be welcoming the National Accelerating Learning in Mathematics (ALiM) coordinator for a scheduled visit. She is observing how this initiative is delivered at Cockle Bay School – an honour that reflects our exemplary practices.

Thank you to all staff involved for your ongoing learning and commitment.

Lost and Found

Don’t forget to check our ‘Lost and Found’ for any missing items.

Staff News

Mrs Kerr-Bell has won a position in the R.T.L.B. (Resource Teachers of Learning and Behaviour) Service, starting at the beginning of Term 3. Congratulations are offered to Mrs Kerr-Bell on this success. We will all miss her and wish her well in this exciting career change. Mrs Kerr-Bell has worked as a classroom teacher at Cockle Bay School for ten years. During this time she has contributed to school development in her role as a Waipaparoa Kahui Ako Within School Leader and as a Team Leader. Thanks Jenn for all your contributions.

Fa’afetai,

Dorothy Bigwood

Safety at our School Gate

With wet weather increasing, it is important that car drivers are aware of children walking to school.

Some road rules and fines are below for your information and interest. Please be aware that the Police and Auckland Transport monitor road usage at drop off and collection times. Please be considerate of students and bikes using the footpath, and don’t use driveways for turning at busy times.

Calling all handy and helpful parents!

We are on the lookout for someone who might be able to help with the following:

Offering advice or support to make our P.E. shed (by the pool) moisture-proof and pest proof – we are thinking about maybe lining it and adding some shelving

If this sounds like you (or someone you know) I’d love to hear from you! Dorothy Bigwood

In Zone Enrolments

If you have a child turning five this year, and you have not yet completed an enrolment form, please do so now. Knowing student numbers is crucial for effective school planning and the allocation of resources (classrooms, teachers, and other essentials)

Forms can be collected from the school office or downloaded from the school website.

Beats by Bingo is Back!

Yes that’s right, back by popular demand, CBS Parent Night!

Enjoy a child- free night of laughs and musical bingo with the legendary Beats By Bingo, followed by dancing till late.

Where: Cockle Bay School Hall

When: 7 June 2025

Doors open at 7pm, Bingo starts at 7.45pm – 10pm. Dancing from 10pm till midnight

Tickets: $30 per person via KINDO

Come as a single or couple and we can join you with a table of like minded parents, or organise a group of friends and book under an agreed table name.

BYO drinks and nibbles.

Parent night is always so much fun – lets face it, we all deserve an easy, fun night out with great people. It often sells out quickly, so get your tickets on KINDO or via the office so you do not miss out!

Strictly 18+ only.

Planning to have a few drinks?

Drinking and driving is never okay.

Make sure you’ve got a safe ride home sorted.

Uniform Shop

UNIFORM SHOP OPENING HOURS

Monday, 9 June 2025

8:15am-9:00am / 2:40pm-3:15pm

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