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Kia ora whānau,
Stop the press ... exciting news!!!! New addition to the playground coming soon!!
Last year when our tamariki designed possible ideas for their playground, the bike & scooter track and a swing set was the victorious final vote from many wonderful ideas that were shared. The bike and scooter track was first on the list and was completed in March, with the children and community enjoying this regularly.
With a generous $4000 donation from our wonderful PTA, and a further $4000 donation from the Lion Foundation we are now able to install the set of swings! The children are super excited to see their ideas in the playground . The swings are set to be installed over this coming term break; ready to use at the start of Term 3. A huge and heart-felt Bradford thank you to our PTA and to the Lion Foundation for their generous donation to turn our children's ideas into reality!
Stop the press! .... more exciting news!!!
https://sportnz.org.nz/resources/loose-parts/
... yet more exciting developments to share ...
The Ministry of Education has approved a property modification project we have been awaiting, which will see the Room 6 journal room upgraded and turned into a quiet break out or low sensory space; the igloo off Room 5 will be improved and our storage areas in the resource room, break out spaces and classrooms will also be upgraded. Included in this project is a complete fire system upgrade as well! Below are some of the initial images of designs for this project.
Room 6 journal room upgrade
Resource room upgrade
Matariki June 19th - July 11th
Matariki is celebrated over New Zealand from June 19th to July 11th. Matariki marks the start of the Māori New Year and is a time for whānau and whole communities to reflect on the year that has been and look forward to the year ahead. There are many events on in our local community to enjoy, some of which are highlighted in our newsletter this week.
The Te Papa website also has some awesome information and activities to explore to find out more about Matariki.
Year 4 - 6 Student Led Learning Conferences are on June 30th and July 1st.
Thank you to all those who have returned your Reflection Booklets; please check your Seesaw messages and/or email for your Learning Conference time.
The Year 1 - 3 Anniversary Learning Conferences are also taking place on Thursday July 1st - again please check your Seesaw and/or email for your time.
Learning Expo Friday July 9th 2pm
We warmly invite all caregivers along to our Learning Expo on the last day of term; July 9th at 2pm. The children are looking forward to sharing their learning from the term with you and each other.
Keep warm and have a wonderful week everyone,
The Bradford Team
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Online Safety Evening Information
Thank you to those who were able to make it along to the 'Our Kids Online' Cybersafety parent evening last Thursday night. We thank Otago Community Trust for sponsoring this event through the Ngā Tapa Whā initiative Bradford, Mornington and Ōpoho Schools are involved in.
Presenters Rob and Zareen are highly sought after speakers with a key message all parents should hear. They have been researching trends in what children are exposed to and are navigating online for the past 2 and a half years; working with experts from around the globe and here in NZ. Rob and Zareen also shared the emotional, physical and mental impact that this has on our children and society as a whole. What they shared was eye opening, a bit scary, and at times mind blowing. If you were unable to make it along; we encourage you to go to their site https://www.ourkidsonline.info/ Rob and Zareen shared some really important messages, as well as practical strategies.
The examples and statistics that were shared were very confronting, however even more concerning is they are totally in line with what police in Dunedin are also sharing with us.
Rob and Zareen are very passionate about sharing what they know to help keep children safer in the online environment and have created a documentary which we are able to screen here at school. Their documentary is also available for viewing on their website for a small cost for those who prefer to stream at home and watch at your leisure.
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What's coming up..
Term 2, 2021
June 30th - 5:30pm PTA meeting in the Staffroom
June 30th and July 1st - Year 4 - 6 Student Learning Conferences
July 1st - Year 1 - 3 Anniversary Student Learning Conferences
July 5th - Financial Literacy Workshops for all classes
July 7th - 5.30pm Board of Trustees Meeting in the library
July 9th - 2pm Learning Expo / End of Term 2
July 26th - Term 3 begins
July 28th - Weekly Wednesday Swimming begins (all children bring togs, towel, goggles)
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Term 3 Swimming
Term 3 weekly Wednesday swimming sessions will begin on July 28th.
Each Wednesday in Term 3 children will need to bring their togs, towel and goggles in a separate bag. Please ensure that everything is named.
Rooms 1, 2 and 4 will leave school each Wednesday at 12:00 to start lessons from 12:30 -1:30pm, Rooms 5 and 6 will leave school just after 1pm each Wednesday to start lessons from 1:30pm- 2:30pm.
The Rooms 1, 2 and 4 are seeking adult help in the changing room and poolside; with some adults also in the water. Room 5 and 6 do not need adult help in the changing rooms but will need some parents each week to help with supervision pool side.
Please keep an eye out for a note coming home today that has all the details and a return slip to let us know which days you may be able to help. Thank you in advance.
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The lost property is growing... and growing!
We think perhaps there are lots of missing items from some of our children's drawers at home.
Lost property has been out in the foyer over the past week for children to look through, however there is still a massive pile.
Please come in over the next week or two to check and see if any of the items belong to your family.
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