Term 1, Week 5 eNews – The night the One NZ Warriors begin their 2024 season……exciting :)

08.03.2024

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

The last few weeks have seen many fun activities and lots of valuable learning. Highlights for me have been today’s Tupu Tahi Breakfast, the Powhiri and the large number of whānau that attended the Year 4-8 swimming event. These special events and extra opportunities add to making Alfriston School a wonderful place to be.

A big thank you to the staff that spent time organising the additional events. We know the time and effort that goes in, and it is truly appreciated.

A not so happy piece of news is that the lovely Mrs Sarah Lockett will be leaving us at the end of Term 1. Sarah and the Lockett whānau are moving to Christchurch to be with other family members. We thank Mrs Lockett for the high quality teaching programmes she’s provided and the high expectations she sets for all learners. Mrs Lockett you will be missed, but we know it’s the right thing for your whānau.

When someone leaves we need to find another superstar to join us. I am pleased to announce Mrs Pearcey will be coming back to be our classroom release teacher for Term 2. Mrs Pearcey was previously in our new entrant room and coached our Int hockey learners. Our learners will enjoy music and drama with Mrs Pearcey, and the staff look forward to having her in our team again.

PAID UNION MEETING FOR TEACHERS

On Thursday 21st March 2024 our teachers have a paid union meeting at Rowandale School. Due to the majority of our staff being NZEI union members we ask that you colllect your child(ren) from school at 1.00pm on the 21st March.

SCHOOL DONATION

Our school relies on donations from our community to provide us with the financial capacity to allow us to deliver a high-quality education for every child. Your donation forms a vital part of our financial plan and budgeting for the school.

Payment Method

School donation payments at Alfriston School are made through the KINDO website.

Each year the Board of Trustees reviews the donation requested from our families. This year the Alfriston School Board has agreed to provide termly fee options to help families with payment.

School Donation Fees 2024
	Per child per term	Total for families
Single child	$85.00	$340.00*
2 learners	$60.00	$580.00*
3 plus learners	$25.00	$680.00*
*Full year kindo credit: All families who have paid the full year’s donation by the end of Term 1 will receive a 10% credit to their kindo account.

Please note: As a donation, the full amount is tax deductible and a receipt is issued via kindo. These funds are essential as they help to meet the shortfall between Government funding and the cost of resources that are required to provide the high standard of education that is expected by our community. We thank you for your contribution.

YEAR 8 BOYS HIGH SCHOOL OPPORTUNITY