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My name is David Grant and I have the very real privilege of being the Principal of Big Rock Primary School. A role where I get to work with amazing teaching and support staff, supportive whanau and most importantly incredible, hard-working, engaged, friendly, resilient, happy children.
Our aim at Big Rock Primary School is to ensure that we provide the very best educational and developmental experiences we can for all of our students.
We do this by having Rock solid foundations in Numeracy and Literacy and by working hard to provide an environment that is stimulating and safe for your children to learn and grow. Our success levels in the core areas of Reading, Writing and Mathematics are excellent. Our programmes are based on a topic based integrated approach where children’s interests and key learning areas such as Science, Social Sciences, Art and Technology are integrated into Reading and Writing and Mathematics programmes to add meaning and depth as well as creating engaging and relevant learning experiences.
This is supported by modern teaching methods, plentiful modern teaching resources, sensible class sizes and highly skilled positive teachers.
To further support our Reading, Writing and Mathematics programmes we utilise a teaching model that we developed at Big Rock, that is based on the three concepts of Investigation, Explanation and Presentation. This allows and encourages the children’s inquiring minds to explore, share their thoughts and ideas, while developing their presentation skills and strategies.
Further to this, we understand that for a curriculum to be meaningful we utilise E.O.T.C. so that there are class trips to support all topic based learning. Learning experiences have to be real and meaningful.
We also have an in-depth adventure based Education Outside the Classroom programme that includes surfing, kayaking, mountain bike adventures and road safety, deep sea fishing and scuba diving. The benefits of these programmes is much more than just biking, kayaking etc, but they support self-esteem and mental health, which has led to improved outcomes for many children in core curriculum areas.
We also have a full biking programme as part of our curriculum, that involves all children, from early riders in the younger years, to Advanced Mountain Bike extension groups.
Our goal is to have happy, resilient, lifelong learners with Rock solid foundations in Reading, Writing and Mathematics. Our curriculum and curriculum delivery is achieving this, with excellent achievement levels, high levels of engagement and attendance and happy resilient children. Of course this would not be possible without the support of our amazing whanau and the incredible children.
Big Rock is a great place to learn, play, grow and develop. It’s a pretty cool place to come and work as well.
Anyone whose child is playing basketball this term, please check your inbox for an email from me.
This has your team information on it, as well as details of the first game.
Important Notice – Confirmed Cases of School Sores (Impetigo)
There have been confirmed cases of school sores (impetigo) at the school and in the wider community.
School sores are common in children. They spread easily and require treatment.
Please keep your child at home if they have symptoms or until they have been checked by a GP and/or symptoms have resolved. Children receiving treatment should remain at home until at least one day after treatment has started.
Symptoms:
Red sores or blisters that burst and form crusty, golden-brown patches. These may be itchy.
How it spreads:
Through direct contact with an infected person’s sores, or by contact with contaminated clothing, bedding, or towels.
Incubation period:
Symptoms typically appear about 10 days after exposure.
See link for more information https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/school-sores
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Good morning.
There seems to be some confusion regarding 'bike practice' today.
Due to other activities happening in the school today, Room 3 are the only ones practicing today. They were told yesterday to bring their bikes today.
There will be a practice for Rooms 3, 4 and 5 together at a later date.
I hope you have managed to have a nice break over the last 2 weeks and are looking forward to school starting back tomorrow.
The teachers have been busy preparing the classrooms and are looking forward to welcoming the students back.
Room 1 and 2 parents should all have received a notification on Skool Loop regarding their classes. If you haven't read it, please ensure you do before tomorrow.
We a few school trips and activities happening this term so please keep an eye out for information and permission slips in the newsletters and on Skool Loop.
With the Autumn/Winter term upon us, a reminder about sending children in appropriate clothing and shoes for the weather. They need to have a jacket for break times and outside activities as well as warm clothes in general please. The weather may say one thing but with the wind chill it can often be a lot colder.
A reminder also about absences. Please ensure you notify us through Skool Loop before 9.50am please.
Keep warm, have an early night and we will see you all tomorrow.
Good afternoon parents and caregivers,
Due to an increase in our school roll, the number of students in Room 2 was no longer suitable for the size of the classroom. With further changes expected in Term 3, this number was likely to grow.
To better accommodate our students, we have decided to swap the two classrooms. Room 1 is now located where Room 2 was, and Room 2 has moved into the former Room 1 space.
Our teachers have been busy relocating furniture and resources, as well as setting up the new learning environments.
Ms Keen and Miss Low are looking forward to teaching in their new spaces, and we’re sure the children will be just as excited.
We look forward to seeing all of our students smiling faces on Monday.
Kind regards
Lisa Lamb
Acting Principal
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