Principal’s Message….
Kia ora families, I hope everyone is managing to maintain some semblance of normality amidst what can only be described as difficult and trying times. Schools throughout the country are battling with various levels of the pandemic, fortunately, we seem to be faring well at Pirinoa, our pupils are AMAZING at adapting to learning with masks and our staff are providing interesting and varied programmes with plenty of mask breaks.
An update on projects around the school, the covered area between Room 2 and the main building IS happening, we have been advised that it should be underway before Easter, this is an Archgola Structure with covered sides, fingers crossed it will be in for us to enjoy in the winter months. The lighting in all learning areas of the school will be upgraded to LEDs and rooms will have acoustic tiling fitted to the ceilings to improve the quality of the sound, reducing reverberation and background noise. This will be taking place around June/July, the disruption will be minimal to learning. The proposed remodelling of Room 3 and what is currently the library, will begin after that. It’s exciting as these learning spaces will be getting a significant upgrade and modified to enhance our students
Thanks to these amazing people in our community:
- The Lake Ferry Hotel who have generously provided sponsorship for several students to attend Jill’s Swim School this term.
- Ants Holland, a local electrician for donating his time to do some electrical work around the school.
- Sara Sutherland and Aaron Donges for the organising and erecting of the new Shade sail in the pool area.
We look forward to seeing you on Friday the 4th for our Swim Fiesta, weather permitting of course, details of this are in this newsletter.
Awards this Week:
Room 1 – Hadley Donges and Axel Portas for showing our school value of Consideration by caring for others.
Room 2 – Mataaria Te Whare – for being kind, considerate and helping others.
Jadson Gardner – for working hard and staying on task and also always having a smile on his face.
Room 3 – Kendra Wells – for helping others without being prompted and Jesse Hedgecock – for mastering his senior responsibilities.
Principals Award – Paige Hartstronge for Diligence in carrying out her responsibilities.
Have a great week, stay safe
Gene
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