Week 6, Term 3 Newsletter 2025

Newsletter Contents:

1. Message From the Principal

2. Fundraising Committee

3. Important Dates and Reminders

4. From the classrooms – Room 10 & 1

5. School Events

6. Writer’s Corner

7. Community Notices

Over the past two weeks, our tamariki have shown Aumangea (resilience)  and Ngākaunui (enthusiasm) during their swimming sessions at Stokes Valley Pool. It has been a pleasure to see them adapt to a new routine so well, and see the progress they’ve made in their swimming skills A huge thank you to Mr. Ranchod for his organisation of the programme, to the dedicated kaimahi who taught the lessons, and to our wonderful whānau who helped with supervision. This has been a valuable learning experience for our tamariki and reminds us why EOTC opportunities are so important in our school programme. 

On Wednesday, we held a successful reunification drill to practice the safe return of our tamariki to their whānau. The process went smoothly, with whānau following the guidelines and ensuring they signed out their tamariki correctly.

A few key takeaways came from the drill that we’d like to share:

• Drill Participation: It’s important that all tamariki stay for the duration of the drill. A few parents wanted to sign their child out early, which unfortunately defeats the purpose of the exercise. For this drill to be effective, it’s essential that we practice the full process from beginning to end with every child present.
• Staying Informed: We ask that you please keep up to date with Hero Communication and notices. This reunification drill was planned in a notice that was pinned in the community section for nearly two weeks. Important messages like this will always be pinned so they are the first thing whānau see.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work to ensure the safety of our tamariki. 

Yesterday afternoon, we had a very close call on the Roberts St pedestrian crossing while Road Patrol was taking place between two pedestrians and an oncoming car. This could have been prevented if the following had been in place. 

• The blue lines are a no-parking zone between 2:50 pm and 3:10 pm while Road Patrol is on. Cars parked here block the view for road patrollers. Additionally, a fine of up to $100 can be given if a police officer catches anyone parked in this area at this time. If you park here, you will be asked to move. 
• Please use the crossing. Our road patrollers are there to serve the community and ensure tamariki and whānau. It’s important that parents also role-model by using the crossing as well. 

The shipment for the new sports shorts and hoodies has been sent off, and we are expecting that the shorts will arrive by the end of this term, and the hoodies will arrive in early Term 4, which is useful for our summer sports teams. Thank you to the whānau who purchased these items. It will make a real impact in terms of our identity and branding as a school on the sports field.

Finally, next Thursday at 6 pm in the hall, we will be holding a special hui for whānau and tamariki to discuss the future of Dyer Street School as part of our strategic planning process. This will be an interactive session where whānau and tamariki can have their say. Raumanuka Cafe will be open, and some kai will be provided. Please sign up on this form if you are coming along: Future of DSS whānau hui RSVP

Ngā mihi

Lee Ewington

He tumuaki ki te kura o Dyer Street

Week 4 Principal’s award winners

The Fundraising Committee is next meeting on Monday, 1st of September 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in the school library. 

This year, Hero is being used to communicate about meetings and opportunities to contribute to fundraising and support for the school. If you would like to receive these posts, please let Ms Waghorn know – megw@dyerstreet.school.nz. We also have a Facebook group where information from Hero is duplicated, and some discussion between meetings happens: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1QS2HYTXXz/

Upcoming Fundraising Events:

Fundraising Quiz night – Friday, September 12th

Book here: Quiz Night Booking Form

DATES

Term 3

Week 7

Mon 25th – Dance Splash Dress Rehearsal 12 p.m.

Tues 26th – Arts Splash field trip 8:30 a.m., Arts Splash performances 4:15 p.m. (arrival time)

Wed 27th – Assembly, Room 2 hosting, Room 2 & 4 sharing, 2:15 p.m.

Thurs 28th – Teachers Vs Students Netball Game, 1 p.m.

                    – Future of Dyer Street School Whānau Strategic Planning Hui, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Week 8

Mon 1st September – Fundraising Committee meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Wed 3rd – Scholastic Book Orders Due, 8:30 a.m.

                – Assembly, Room 3 hosting, Room 3 & 11 sharing, 2:15 p.m.

Week 9 

Fri 12th – Quiz Night 

Week 10

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori

Bee Healthy Dental Van on site 16th Sep – 10th October

Tues 16th – School Photos

Fri 19th – Last Day of Term 3

Did you know that the money raised from whānau orders is the main way we purchase more books for our school library? The Loop app or the website is a great way to order if your child doesn’t bring home the catalogue.  We receive 15% of all orders – thank you for your support! 

You can view the latest catalogue and order here: https://www.scholastic.co.nz/parents/book-club-parents/

Room 10

Room 1

Our BSLA Book: Things in the Sea Are Touching Me

Room 1 read the delightful book ‘Things in the Sea are Touching Me’ by Linda Jane Keegan. This story follows a little girl as she goes to the beach with her mothers. At first, she’s a little scared by all the different things touching her in the water, but she soon learns that the sea and all its creatures are nothing to be afraid of. The book had a fun twist at the end that made all the children giggle!

We had a great time exploring new vocabulary and acting out the story. The tamariki loved pretending to be different sea creatures, moving around the room and wiggling like crabs or floating like jellyfish. We even played a game where they had to quickly run back to the mat when someone shouted, “Something in the sea is touching me!” Later, the children created some beautiful artwork and wrote their own imaginative stories inspired by the book.

We are now publishing writing from students in the school newsletter. If students want to submit writing, they can share it with Ms Waghorn megw@dyerstreet.school.nz. This can be work done at school or home, but must be to a publishable standard (e.g. no spelling errors).

Oh no! I haven’t received any writing for this issue – I hope to see some submissions for the next one! – Ms Waghorn

LOVE TENNIS – Sunday 7 September 2025 

We’re excited to let you know that the popular Love Tennis open day is back this September at tennis clubs across the country – and we’d love your school community to be part of it!

Love Tennis is Tennis NZ’s annual, nationwide event where clubs across Aotearoa open their courts to the community. It’s a fun, FREE event for all ages – the perfect chance for families to come along and give tennis a go. 

There will be something for everyone – mini games, giveaways, BBQs and much more. It’s a fantastic day out for the whole whānau! 

Download the colouring page here: Tennis Colouring Competition

The Brick Show also has a colouring competition running: Full Size Copy Here

PRIDE LANDS FUN HOLIDAY ADVENTURES 

SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT HUTT VALLEY PRIDE: 9 DYER STREET SCHOOL, EPUNI, LOWER HUTT

22nd SEP – 3rd OCT 2025 from 7.00am-6pm daily from 7.00am-6pm daily. Age range is 4 – 17 years with overnight sleepover activities provided with Interactive Activities and NO TV or Video Games. 
Kai Cubs Cooking, and Life Skills Programme creating healthy Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon Teas. One-on-one care and shuttle services available. 
Daily $84.04/cub per session or $142.87 for two siblings per session; Weekly: $336.16 per cub/week or $571.47 for two siblings/week
. MSD Approved & WINZ subsidies are available for eligible families.
Qualified 1^st Aid Trained Activities Coordinators and Youth Mentors
One-on-One Care: Available for cub(s) if extra support is needed
 at $14/hr
ACTION (Home support 1-on-1) Mentors is also available if needed at $37/hr per mentor.

Please contact us: 0800 PRIDE 4 U Or Register online: www.PRIDELANDS.co.nz or 
Visit our Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/PrideLandsChildcare

 Here To Support All Tamariki & Rangatahi (Neurotypical and Neurodivergent)

At Pride Lands, we welcome neurotypical and neurodivergent children and youths with one-on-one support available to those that need it in our communities.

The only safe crossing is at a designated railway level crossing

The safest and legal way to cross railway tracks is at a designated level crossing. These crossings are specifically designed to ensure the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles. Never attempt to cross the tracks outside these official crossings.

The rail corridor is not a public walkway

The rail corridor is not meant for casual use. It’s a highly dangerous environment, with moving trains that can travel at high speeds. The area, which typically extends five meters on either side of the tracks, as well as railway bridges, tunnels, and yards, is off-limits to the public.

The dangers are real

Since 2012, 185 lives have been lost in the rail corridor in New Zealand. Last year alone, KiwiRail recorded 642 trespassing incidents, with approximately 60 near misses involving pedestrians. These numbers highlight the continuing, serious risks posed by unauthorized access to the rail network.