Newsletter Term 1, Week 10

Term 1 Week 10

2022

In This Issue

1. Welcome to Sunnybrae
2. Covid-19 Updates
3. Positive Behaviour for Learning
4. Check Out the New Look for Reception
5. Basketball
6. Ice Block Fundraiser
7. Crossing Patrol
8. Caretaker/Property Manager Wanted

Community Notices

1. Welcome to Sunnybrae

This week we would like to welcome the following student teachers to our school community:  

We welcome the following Student Teachers from the Bachelor of Education programme at the University of Auckland: Charlotte Blackman (R8), Fraser Boyd (R18) and James Godfrey (R20).

2. Covid-19 Updates

The Prime Minister announced changes to the COVID-19 Protection Framework which took effect on 11:59pm Friday 25 March, and to vaccine mandates and My Vaccine Pass, which will take effect from 11:59pm Monday 4 April. These changes reflect the science and public health advice, and where New Zealand has moved to in our Omicron response. Overall, we are now a highly vaccinated country. While cases remain high, the timing for change reflects that New Zealand is moving into a post-peak phase and our hospitalisations are anticipated to be in a similar position very soon.

New Zealand remains at Red. However, Cabinet will review the framework colour level on Monday 4 April. Stay tuned for more information.

3. Positive Behaviour for Learning

Our Week 10 lessons will focus on using respect in the cloak bays and toilets. 

Our lessons will focus on:

• Being hygienic
• Washing and drying hands
• Using soap, paper and hand sanitizer correctly

4. Check Out the New Look in Reception

After a long time out of our office while renovations were ongoing, the Office Team, Angela, Jennifer and Debbie are delighted to have moved back into our new space.  Thank you to all the wonderful staff and students who were very patient with us during the renovations upheaval.  It was all worthwhile to work in such a lovely new office.

5. Basketball

Basketball has now started at the YMCA for all Years 3 to 6 teams. We’d like to convey a very big thank you to all those parents who volunteered as Coaches or Managers. We really do appreciate your willingness to help and your commitment to training and supporting these teams. 

The students are clearly enjoying being back on the court and are performing very well in their grading games. It is also lovely to see all the support on the sidelines from parents and caregivers.

6. Ice Block Fundraiser

7. Crossing Patrol

Thank you to Sophie Gatman and her Mum Jessica for their help with crossing duty this week.

8.  Caretaker/Property Manager Wanted

North Shore, Auckland

Full Time or Part Time

Permanent

We need a self-motivated caretaker with initiative, talent and energy to keep our school looking amazing. Sunnybrae Normal School is a beautiful place in the heart of a thriving, engaged community.

If you want to make a difference, take pride in your work and thrive on a challenge in a fun and supportive community, then this is the job for you. Key responsibilities include general maintenance of school property, Health and Safety checks, grounds work, organising small projects, as well as liaising with trades people and staff. Willingness to complete swimming pool maintenance is required. The ability to establish positive working relationships with all stakeholders is necessary.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. The successful candidate will be fully vaccinated and police vetted. 

Please apply by providing a current curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position and the name of two referees. 

Send your written or emailed application to:

Principal – Lorene Hurd

Sunnybrae Normal School

36 Sunnybrae Road, Hillcrest, Auckland, 0627

C/- Jennifer Wheadon – Office Manager

Email: jobs@sunnybrae.school.nz.

Applications close Friday 8 April 2022. 

Phone (09) 443 5058 or email office@sunnybrae.school.nz to make arrangements for a school tour.

Community Notices

Kind regards

Lorene Hurd

Principal

Sunnybrae Normal School