Term 3, Week 2 Newsletter
It was with genuine excitement that I finally stepped into the role of Principal at Greenhithe School last week. I feel incredibly fortunate to have been chosen by the Board to lead our school into its next chapter. I do understand, though, that change can sometimes bring a sense of unease. Greenhithe School already has an amazing reputation, and I’m committed to ensuring it continues to be a safe and nurturing, future-focused environment and still provides a wide and varied curriculum of learning that celebrates individuals and their own levels of excellence. Over the coming months I look forward to gaining an understanding of what your aspirations are for Greenhithe School in the future.
Importantly, I want to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our previous principal, Stephen Grady. He leaves a lasting legacy, and in talking with him, he is rightly proud of the school and the positive and collaborative culture he leaves behind. My sincere thanks go to the Acting Principals Kelly Knowles and Michelle Butler, who have competently and carefully guided the school for the past six months. They have worked incredibly hard, and their leadership has been invaluable in ensuring ‘business as usual’ for everyone.
I’m truly looking forward to getting to know our staff, students, and families. It has been fabulous to be out in the playground and in classrooms and to see so many smiles. To those who have already stopped by to say hello, thank you for the warm welcome! I look forward to meeting many more of you in the coming weeks as we begin this journey together.
Our PRIDE values: Perseverance, Respect, Initiative, Diligence and Excellence are important learning opportunities. We continue to refer to these during class activities and when working and playing with others. The following children have been awarded certificates: Eveline Zheng, Amelia Lay, Amber Chang, and Donghyeop Shin.
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Activity Fee/School Donations
Reminders have gone out this week to those families that are still to pay their activity fee and/or school donations. Thank you to those of you who have already made paying this a priority.
Kindo is our preferred method for all your school payments. If you are a new family at Greenhithe School or you were unable to set up an account last year, please find all the information you need on our school website.
Please note the following concern shared by one of our understandably frustrated and worried neighbours…
We live by your school on Greenhithe Rd. We have a lot of trouble getting in and out of our driveway every day due to your parents parking across our drive on pickup and drop-off.
It is very dangerous for the children as we try to negotiate around the cars with oncoming traffic and children running past on the footpath. We are very worried there is going to be a serious accident unless your parents start obeying the law and not parking within a meter either side of our driveway.
I have on many occasions got out of my vehicle and asked them to please keep clear of the drive as we come and go all day, but every day there is another one doing the same thing.
So I am asking you, please, can you inform your parents to stop this bad habit before somebody is seriously injured with such a busy piece of road / path.
Following on from the above concern, Auckland Council is monitoring traffic and safety around schools. They will be issuing parking tickets for infringements such as parking on yellow dashed lines and blocking driveways and bus bays.
Please help us to keep our children safe by parking safely around our school.
Ngā mihi
Andrea Clarke
Principal Tumuaki
Greenhithe School
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