Kia Ora from Mrs Cook
As Term 1 is nearing an end, and Term 2 is just around the corner, we are in the process of completing a Covid 19 Risk Assessment review. We have been proud of our plan to date, and are now looking at what health and safety measures we will need to continue upon our return in Term 2.
This information will be communicated with you prior to Term 2, however we are really looking forward to the time when we are able to invite our families back onsite.
Recently, we farewelled our amazing receptionist Linda Clack. We will miss her cheerful smile, warm welcomes and her cheeky sense of humour. We wish her all the best in her new endeavors. We also say goodbye to Tina Simon-Mills at the end of the term, who has been a learning assistant at Alfriston School for 5 years. We thank Tina for all the great work she has done in supporting our learners, and for being a valued member of the Alfriston whānau. Tina is taking time out for herself and her whānau and, while she will be missed, we wish her all the very best.
At the beginning of Term 2, we welcome Kerry Pearcey to Alfriston School. Kerry will open our new entrant class in Te Tupu Ria, working closely with Jen Groom. Kerry is an experienced classroom teacher, who has a passion for teaching and learning, and creating a warm caring environment, with the learners at the center of all she does. Welcome to Alfriston School Kerry!
Next week, our Year 5 and 6 learners head off to Kawau Island for 4 days of fun and adventure. There has been great excitement in preparing for this much awaited educational experience. We thank Mrs Towgood for all the time and effort she has put into organising this camp, and another thank you goes to the teachers who will be there to ensure this camp is a memorable and successful experience for our learners. We know the learners are extremely grateful.
A big thank you to Miss Lammie, our Hāuora champion! Miss Lammie has been providing staff and learners with a wide variety of fun activities on a weekly basis. A highlight is definitely going to be our last week of term, as Miss Lammie has planned an ‘Easter Week’. The following fun events will take place:
Monday: The Great Alfriston Scavenger hunt!
Tuesday & Wednesday: The Great Alfriston Easter Rabbit Paper Chain
Thursday: The Great Easter Celebration on the field!
We thank Miss Lammie for thinking about ways in which our learners and staff can reconnect and have fun together.
Carla Cook
principal@alfriston.school.nz