News & Events

Whole School Assembly in the Hall

Sat Oct 01 12:32pm

Yesterday, we had our whole school assembly in our new hall!

Have a fabulous break!

Exciting Updates

Sat Oct 01 10:02am

 

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Calendar Art-Last notice

Thu Sep 29 02:02pm

Have you forgotten to order your calendar art? Today is the last day!!! Orders must close tomorrow at 9am.

Just go to kidsartworks.com and use your unique entrance code to view your child’s art. 

If you have lost your code please email kater@gladstone.school.nz

Incredible Years Attentive Programme (6 Sessions).

Wed Sep 28 05:17pm

In Term Four Julia Langford and Jennifer Browne will be facilitating the Incredible Years Attentive Programme (6 Sessions). This is a free programme funded by the RTLB service/Ministry of Education.

They are able to accept 18 parents on to this programme so please respond ASAP.  Incredible Years Attentive Programme is a universal programme suitable for all parents of 3-8 year olds.  The goals are to support foundation skills of emotion regulation, friendship and communication skills, self confidence/esteem and problem solving.

The sessions will be held on Tuesday mornings starting  25 October Term 4; The sessions are from  9.30am-12pm. The venue is Epsom Normal Primary School

To register for the programme please use the following link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkZ2GqaFqZ4zgk46yhh6UWA-DkL6mJGLAOvXmxzCwuY7qNKg/viewform

 

If you have any queries please contact :

Jennifer Browne 0212733392
Julia Langford 0226100345

Calendar Art

Tue Sep 27 05:17pm

Have you forgotten to order your calendar art?

Exciting News….Calendar art orders are still being accepted. Orders will be open for four more days. 

It must close Friday 30th September at 9am.

This will be the last chance to order calendars, diaries and cards with your child’s art on them. 

Just go to kidsartworks.com and use your unique entrance code to view your child’s art. 

If you have lost your code please contact kater@gladstone.school.nz and Kate will help you out! 

 

 

Message from the PTA

Sun Sep 25 05:02pm

 

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Updates Week 10

Sun Sep 25 10:02am

 

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How to pay your Gladstone accounts – Kindo Update

Thu Sep 22 06:33pm

WE ARE NO LONGER USING THE EDGE FOR MAKING ANY PAYMENTS. 

Our Kindo School shop has been upgraded behind the scenes and the new personalised accounts are now available.

You will be able to see any outstanding payments on your account using the Fees and Donations icon.

Plus, you can choose to pay in full or make a part payment on these items.

Your child’s room number will be updated for you, so you don’t have to worry about selecting the right room number anymore!

You can still pay for activities, and pay for Oscar as before, but now you can also pay camp fees, other compulsory fees, as well as donations via KINDO. One-stop payments at long last. As before all this can be done in your own time, it is open 24/7.  

Receipts will be emailed to you immediately upon payment for your file reference.

Existing users can log in to your myKindo account.

New users can create an account here.

Read the attachment for more information you need.

New Kindo Guide 2022

 

Judith Howe

Executive Officer

Gladstone Primary School

October Art Class

Wed Sep 21 06:03pm

 

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Message from the PTA

Tue Sep 20 06:04pm

 

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END OF TERM LIBRARY BOOK RETURNS

Tue Sep 20 11:43am

Morena Gladstone Families

Last week I sent out an overdue email notice for any books that need to be returned to the library. I would really appreciate it if you could help your little people search for the books. A good way to track them down is to google an image of the book cover (name of the book and author will be in the overdue email sent to you) and I’m sure they will know exactly where to find them!

Returns can be made to the library AT ANY TIME by slotting the books into the returns box at the top of the first flight of stairs. 

Yours in books

Tania

 

 

We Are Changing the Way You Make Payments on Edge to KINDO

Tue Sep 20 11:32am

Kia ora parents/guardians,

You will be as pleased as we are that at last, we can offer you a one-only system to make all payments through.  We are moving everything to KINDO. 

The financial system via the Edge for donations, tech fees and camp payments etc is now officially switched off.

Currently, your child’s account is being migrated to Kindo and it will be completed for you on Thursday 22nd when you will be able to make all payments on KINDO. 

Please note that items that are normally listed on KINDO (such as OSCAR and school activities) remain unaffected – they are still on KINDO as usual.  We are only referring to the new information. 

 

Judith Howe

Calendar Art

Mon Sep 19 06:04pm

2022 Calendar Art is now complete!

The children and teachers have been working hard over the past term to complete beautiful pieces of art that will be transformed into calendars, cards and diaries. 

All children will bring home an advertising poster today which will have their unique code on it. Simply head to kidsartworks.com  and use your unique entrance code to view your child’s art. 

Items available are…

Calendars – $17.00

Greeting Cards – $17.50

Diaries – $20.00

Examples of these products are on display in the office.

All items make great Christmas presents and are super easy to post to relatives.

All money raised will go to the Gladstone PTA. 

If you have lost your code please contact the office and they will help you out.

Orders close at 9am on Monday 26th September (Week 10). 

Messages for Week 9

Sun Sep 18 11:02am

 

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Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori Staff Video

Sat Sep 17 12:47pm

Atamārie ki a koutou,

Tuatahi, me mihi ki a koutou mō ō koutou mahi me ō koutou āwhina ki ngā kaupapa maha mō tēnei wiki o te reo Māori. 
Firstly, thank you to all of you for your work & help in supporting this weeks activities for Māori Language Week. 

Rawe te kitea i a koutou e whakanui I ngā kēmu māori ki a rāua ko Matua Harko. 
It’s been so cool watching everyone embrace & enjoy their time with Matua Harko and all the tākaro Māori. 

Hēoi, anei taku kiriata paku e whakakapi tā mātou wiki. Whakanuia! 
Anyways, here’s the link to my small video to end our week. Enjoy! 

https://youtu.be/pbtJw7QMbs8

P.S thanks to everyone who stepped up to the challenge. It was fun. Didn’t get around as much as I would have liked, but thank you to those who I did manage to get to. 

Whaea Angel

Te Reo Teacher

Message from the PTA

Thu Sep 15 06:02pm

 

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Art Classes

Wed Sep 14 06:02pm

 

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GLADSTONE BOARD ELECTIONS PARENT REP RESULTS DECLARATION

Tue Sep 13 04:47pm

The parent representative votes are: (In alphabetical order)

105   Damanpreet Kaur Babbra
220   Joanna Beresford
201   Craig  Dotchin
275   Stephen Gough
109   Courtenay Hurt-Swan
157   Julie Rowe
226   Richard Slade
149   Kimberley Wu

I hereby declare the following duly elected:

Stephen Gough
Richard Slade
Joanna Beresford
Craig Dotchin
Julie Rowe

 

Judith Howe
Returning Officer
Gladstone School

Waterwise Sailing Instructors Needed.

Tue Sep 13 09:09am

Kia ora koutou,

The Western Bays Waterwise Inc are holding their AGM at Pt Chevalier Primary school on Monday September 19th at 6pm.

If you are interested in coming, please let me know. The committee is keen to grow its members so we can continue to provide this fantastic experience for our children. 

Waterwise is a learn to sail programme which our Y6 students currently take part in and is run out of the Pt Chevalier Sailing Club.

If you have some sailing experience or are even an instructor that is great, but we can also provide training.

I look forward to hearing from anyone who is interested.

 

Colin Laing

colinl@gladstone.school.nz

 

 

Calendar Art 2022

Mon Sep 12 06:02pm

2022 Calendar Art is now complete!

The children and teachers have been working hard over the past term to complete beautiful pieces of art that will be transformed into calendars, cards and diaries. 

All children will bring home an advertising poster today which will have their unique code on it. Simply head to kidsartworks.com  and use your unique entrance code to view your child’s art. 

Items available are…

Calendars – $17.00

Greeting Cards – $17.50

Diaries – $20.00

Examples of these products are on display in the office.

All items make great Christmas presents and are super easy to post to relatives. 

All money raised will go to the Gladstone PTA. 

If you have lost your code please contact the office and they will help you out.

Orders close at 9am on Monday 26th September (Week 10). 

Updates Week 8

Sun Sep 11 11:02am

 

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Art Classes

Wed Sep 07 06:10pm

 

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UPDATE for Voting in the Board Elections

Mon Sep 05 02:10pm

Voting closes in three days, on this Wednesday at 4pm, 7th September.  Have you voted yet?

The ballot box is sitting at the reception desk.  If you are comfortable with your child popping it into the box if that is convenient for you, that is ok by us. 

Gladstone’s Got Talent

Mon Sep 05 08:14am

Entries must be submitted via this form only by 3pm on Friday 28 October (Term 4 – Week 2).

Please fill this in with a Parent/Guardian.

Auditions will be held on Tuesday 8 November, Wednesday 9 November, and Thursday 10 November (Term 4 Week 4) from 3.30pm to 5.30pm.

ENTER

Week 7 Updates

Sun Sep 04 11:10am

 

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Assembly Certificates

Wed Aug 31 06:12pm

Hi everyone

This Friday is the first time in a long while that our children will be having their certificates presented to them personally in the staffroom after assembly. For those of you with younger children this will be a new thing. After our online assembly finishes at around 9:15am the certificates ‘winners’ of the week will come down to the staffroom to hear what the certificate was for and to receive it. This is a Gladstone tradition that we are really happy is starting up again. It will continue each Friday from now on. If your child is the recipient of the week you will receive a letter inviting you to attend. Please feel free to watch the assembly in your child’s class and then come down with them to the staffroom or otherwise just turn up to school at 9:15.

Thanks

Dave

Way to Play Auckland

Tue Aug 30 08:55am

When: Monday 5th September 2022 9:30am – 3:30pm
Where: Melville Cricket Pavillion, 18 Saint Andrews Road, Epsom, Auckland (Free Parking)

For family/whānau, early childhood teachers, health professionals, or anyone else living or working with young children with autism.

Way to Play is a fun one-day introduction to playing joyously with a child on the autism spectrum.

Way to Play has been specifically designed for people directly involved with a young child with autism. Adults are often left bewildered when trying to play with the child. The course offers some simple, easy-to-use, practical strategies to begin playing joyously together. Having fun playing together is the focus. This course is supported by the Way To Play website, where further learning and support can be found. 

Autism New Zealand is free to join. When you register for this programme you will become an Autism New Zealand member.

Family/Whānau $20.00
For parents, primary caregivers, wider family/whānau and individuals with autism. Students 16+ are also welcome.

All prices are in NZ Dollars and include GST. You can pay for this booking by Credit/Debit Card or Internet Banking

 

Book on Autism NZ

Pest Free Gladstone Group

Mon Aug 29 06:12pm

The new Pest Free Gladstone group is up and running.

Checkout our website here with contact and event details for more info

https://urbanark.nz/get-involved/join-a-group/pest-free-gladstone/

The current committee is a collection of current and former Gladstone families but we want you to help us in bringing back the birds, skinks and other wonderful native animals by trapping pests and predators in your home and hood.

We are giving out FREE TRAPS and FREE ADVICE on Saturday 3rd September between 1-2pm at

22 Linwood Ave, Mt Albert.

Contact us through the website above for more information (or other possible pick up times) but we hope to see you there

Cheers

The PFG (Pest Free Gladstone)

Week 6 Updates

Sun Aug 28 11:10am

 

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Mt Albert Tennis Club

Fri Aug 26 06:18pm

 

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Updates Week 5

Sun Aug 21 11:10am

 

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Board Election Update

Wed Aug 17 04:25pm

Here is a photo of each of the candidates who are standing for the Board elections.

The ballot box is waiting for your vote in the school office. Although it does not close until 7 September, vote now while it is fresh in your mind.

Have your say!

 

Updates Week 4

Sun Aug 14 11:10am

 

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Red Nose Day 2022 This will be held THIS Friday 12th August not 2 weeks ago. Apologies for the error in date

Wed Aug 10 11:10am

Mōrena,

Taking place on Friday 12th August 2022, Red Nose Day is Cure Kids biggest fundraising appeal where incredible kiwis across Aotearoa come together to help fund big research for little lives. 

Here is a message from our wonderful house captains!

https://youtu.be/TE1kLJ1CDw0 (Isaac & Isaac)

https://youtu.be/L_6ahIXn2iU (Eli & Ethan)

https://youtu.be/WzyYcQfrzY4 (Libby & Olivia)

https://youtu.be/IikSHwQnhqw (Sophia & Charlie Jane)

https://youtu.be/t1_QwnrXguc (Libby & Olivia)

Updates Week 3

Sun Aug 07 11:09am

 

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BOARD ELECTIONS for 5 Parent Representatives Update

Wed Aug 03 06:25pm

Nominations are now closed.

The following are the names of the eight candidates who have put themselves forward for the election of five parent representatives.

– Damanpreet Kaur Babbra
– Joanna Beresford
– Craig Dotchin
– Stehen Gough
– Courtenay Hurt-Suwan
– Julie Rowe
– Richard Slade
– Kimberley Wu

A voting paper together with the profiles of the candidates will be posted out soon –  we are expecting the mail will reach you no later than  10th – 12th  August. We are using the home address you have provided the school.

Voting closes on 7 September. Please place your voting paper in the envelope provided and bring it to the school office where you will find a voting box. Alternatively, if you are unable to do this, you may post it back. Allow sufficient time for it to reach the school before close off.

Sausages Sizzles Are Back for 2022

Mon Aug 01 09:39am

Sausage Sizzles are starting up again soon and we need your help.

The Gladstone Sausage Sizzle is a parent-led fun(d) raising event held at school once a month. However, for obvious reasons, we haven’t had the opportunity to hold these fun lunches in 2022 – until now.

We hope to hold the first lunch Sausage Sizzle of 2022 on Tuesday 9th August.

However, in order to run these fun lunch options, we need parents who can give an hour to help with orders, cooking or serving.

If you’re interested in helping out next week or at one of our future sizzle, or if you’d just like more info please email Murray (murray.legrice@gmail.com). This is a fun way to meet more of our Gladstone children, teachers and parents so I hope to hear from you soon.

Murray – Parent

Updates from the School

Sun Jul 31 11:09am

 

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Board of Trustees Election

Thu Jul 28 06:44pm

This is another reminder – Nominations are open for the election of FIVE parent representatives to the board of trustees.

Please use the nomination form which is attached to nominate someone in your school community, or to nominate yourself.

Full details are on the attached letter.

Nominations close at noon Wednesday, 3rd August. Would the nominees please provide a signed candidate statement of 400 words or less

together with a photograph on the statement.

Please leave the nomination form at the office and email your PDF statement with photo to the email below, or you can email both to me. This action

must be taken by Wednesday 3 August when it closes.

As nominations are received there will be a list of candidates’ names kept at the school up until election day, which you can view.

The electoral roll is held at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours.

Voting papers will be posted out on the 10th August. Voting closes at 4pm on 7 September 2022.

Due to privacy and security issues it is not possible at this time to have an electronic voting process in place.

 

Gladstone Nomination Form

Letter Explaining Nominations

Notices for Week 1

Sun Jul 24 11:09am

 

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Gladstone Primary School School Board of Trustees Election

Mon Jul 11 04:22pm

Nominations are open for the election of five parent representatives to the board of trustees.

Please use the Nomination form which is attached to nominate someone in your community, or to nominate yourself. Full details are in the attached letter.

Nominations close at noon on 3 August. You may provide a signed candidate statement of 400 words or less and a photograph on the statement, with your nomination form.

The electoral roll is held at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours.

You may scan and email the completed Nomination paper to the Returning Officer, or leave it in an envelope at the school office. As nominations are received, there will be a list of candidates’ names kept at the school up until election day which you can view.  

Voting papers will be posted to you on 10 August and voting closes at 4 PM on 7 September 2022. Due to privacy and security issues, it is not possible at this time, to have an electronic voting process in place.

Nomination Form

Letter Explaining Nominations

Principal’s Message for End of Term 2

Fri Jul 08 04:48pm

GTV Live Assembly Term 2 Week 10

Fri Jul 08 03:54pm

Message from the PTA

Thu Jul 07 06:10pm

 

The Gladstone School PTA would like to thank the Caregivers and Children who attended the Art Night and supported our Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser.

The funds raised supported the PTA’s thank you morning tea for the Gladstone Staff held on Monday.

Thanks to the team of volunteers who worked the BBQs, and special thanks to  Rachel Berry of Ray White Real Estate for her sponsorship support of the sausage sizzle.

The PTA is planning a BEATS and BINGO Adult Fundraiser in Late August, Early September, so we look forward to seeing you there to support our fundraising further.

 

Mark Kurtovich

Chairperson

On Behalf of the Gladstone Primary School PTA

Art Exhibition 2022

Thu Jul 07 09:54am

Art Exhibition Promo Video

Tue Jul 05 12:09pm

ART Classes

Mon Jul 04 06:21pm

 

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Art Exhibition Sausage Sizzle

Mon Jul 04 06:11pm

 

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Last BIG push to get the overdue LIBRARY books back

Mon Jul 04 11:09am

Families,

Please check your emails and support your children to get their OVERDUE BOOKS BACK asap. They can be put in the returns box ANYTIME during school hours.