05
March 2018
Talofa Parents,
Guardians & Caregivers,
We
are already half way through the term.
The students have settled back well to school especially our new
students to the school. Thank you to
parents who ensure the students are arriving at school by 8.30am and are
picking up their children promptly between 2 and 2.30pm. There are too many students who are arriving
at school after the morning bell. This
is disruptive for the teacher and students often miss out on notices and the
start of lessons. Late arrivals are
recorded by the teacher. Unless a child
has tutoring or an after school activity they must be picked up by 2.30pm.
Flag:
For
our families that are new to Samoa it is useful to know that when the Samoan
Flag is being raised or taken down it is a sign of respect to stop and stand
still and look at the flag. We now have
students who blow a whistle when the flag is being raised and taken down to
help us be aware that this is happening.
We appreciate our parents doing the same so students can follow your
good example.
New Playground:
The
Parents Association are working on their next project to construct some new
areas of play for our students. The
first plans have been drawn up and the next meeting will focus on the best way
to get the materials for this playground.
If you have any ideas or contacts please come along on Tuesday 13th
March, 5.30pm at The Curry House.
FaceBook:
Vaiala
Beach School is now on Facebook @VaialaBeachSchool Please like our page and share with your
friends and families. If we have not
heard back from you saying that you do not want your child’s image online we
will assume that it is ok. Please advise
the school if this is not the case.
Facebook will be an added but not only form of communication and we will
continue to email newsletters.
Communications Survey:
Thank you to all parents who completed the
survey about best ways to communicate.
We received some good suggestions and are looking into these. Please remind your child that in the event of
a natural disaster to remain at school as they will be supervised until all our
students are picked up.
Yr 5 and 6 Cricket Tournament:
Tuesday 6 March. All Year 5
and 6 students to be dropped at the Cricket Oval ground at Tuanaimato by
8.30am. Please remind your child to
apply sunscreen and wear a hat.
Refreshments will be available courtesy of the Cricket Association but
please be advised there will be no cafeteria to purchase food. The tournament is expected to be over by
2.30pm.
School Fees:
Thanks
to all the parents who have already paid their school fees. Cheques only will be accepted at the
Office. We encourage payment by direct
credit please.
Please
also note that any fees not received by this Friday 9th March will
result in your child’s withdrawal from school until the fees are settled. Any exception needs to be agreed to by the
Principal.
Lunch Menu:
Please
note that the “Wraps” are no longer available on the Lunch Menu starting today
Monday 5th March until further notice.
DTP
(Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertusis) Vaccination Follow-Up for 5 year olds:
Please
be reminded that the Ministry of Health DTP Vaccination follow up for 5 year
olds will take place this Friday 9th March at 9.30am. We ask parents to ensure that the forms are
returned by Tuesday 6th March 2018.
Please
remember to contact the school if you have any concerns or comments.
