Kia ora TPS families,
We are now a month into continuous learning at school, it is noticeable that children are settling into the year and getting used to routines. It was lovely to see so many families at the school picnic and thanks to the wonderful parents, friends and extended whānau who helped make this happen in the SCG (School Community Group).
We look forward to future events that bring our community together.
Teacher Paid Union Meetings:
This will be held on Friday 22 March 2024 at 1:00pm. We encourage any parents who can or are wanting to take children home at 12.50pm to do so. You’ll need to go straight into your child’s class and sign them out with their classroom teachers. For those that this is not possible for, we will supervise the children with a few remaining staff. Please note the children will not be part of their normal learning programme from 1:50pm to 3:00pm and will likely be grouped across the school. For those that have after school care or activities, these will continue as normal.
Why have a union meeting:
The NZEI Paid Union meeting will focus on discussing and voting on a plan to get the new government focused on longstanding issues that make a difference for our tamariki. Rather than focusing on things like mobile phone plans; Reading, Writing and Maths timetables etc. NZEI members want the government to value and respect teachers’ professionalism, to address fair pay and to invest more in school staffing and learning support.
Learner Conferences:
We have scheduled a 1:1 Parent/student meeting on Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th April. This will be an opportunity to book a time (15 mins) per student with their classroom teacher. Teachers will be able to share information of how your child has progressed over the term. This is a very important meeting, we expect that all families book in a time. Please note on Wednesday 10th April, school will finish early at 12:50pm with interviews beginning shortly after this. Thursday 11th April school will finish at the normal time of 3:00pm. Detailed booking information will be shared via Hero soon.
Your support with swimming togs:
If we can please get you to remind children to bring their togs and towels on their scheduled days in the school pool, it will be very much appreciated. We know how busy things can get in the mornings, however this would make a huge difference to everyone and is great learning for children to be organised with everything they need for the day to be successful.
Strategic Plan for 2023-2024:
Here is the link for finding this on our school website. Thanks to all the families who have spoken to us and took up the opportunities to discuss learning and teaching at Takapuna Primary School.
Parent concerns regarding safety for children – (Killarney Street car park – Monday):
Parents have brought to my attention that they are concerned about children crossing using the car park on Killarney Street, despite signs indicating to use alternative exit and entry. This is particularly critical when it is wet. Here is what was shared:
“The vehicles were queuing everywhere – two vehicles literally ‘touched’ bumpers. Worse was to come. People began streaming out of the two gates – particularly the one past the new entrants room which exits directly into the car park – the waiting vehicles did not give way to any parents or children – it was so scary. I said to my husband a child is going to be hit and it is not even Winter yet. There was absolutely no consideration to pedestrian traffic…”
We ask that you park down by the lake or side streets and walk – even when it is wet.
Keep our community safe.
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