Newsletter: Term 1, Week 8

Kia ora e ngā whānau o Birkdale,

The term is turning colder and wet weather is starting to set in. Swimming sessions will be determined by the class teacher but for the most part will start to taper off. Thank you for supporting our swim programme – it’s such an important life skill.

We have a team of dedicated student leaders at Birkdale Primary. When a child is in Y5 or 6, they are able to take on responsibility for different areas of the school.

We have leaders for road patrol, sports shed, peer mediators at break times, library as well as our house leaders who represent Birkdale in a more official capacity.

We’re grateful for all the time our leaders put in to fulfilling their responsibilities. 

(Thank you McKenzie and Olivia for leaving the PE Shed better than you found it)

Ngā manaakitanga,

Whaea Natasha 

At school, we use a system called HERO to manage all our student information.

From Term 2 we will be using the app that goes with it, for communication. That means that the kiwischools app will no longer be used.

To download the Hero app on your smartphone: 

1. Search for ‘Hero” in your app store and download, or visit https://go.linc-ed.com 

2. Select “New user”. Use the email address that you provided when you enrolled your children, use this address to request a password. (Please note: each contact must have their own email address) 

3. Enter your email address and click the “Request Password Link” 

4. Check your email! If one doesn’t arrive, ensure the school has your correct details on file. 

5. Follow the secure link and enter a new password

6. Turn on push notifications!

We will offer support for those struggling to get connected so keep an eye out for that.

As you can see from the picture, you’ll be able to do all the same things you can currently do through the kiwi school app and a few more. 

Some of the new features:

• Learner hui bookings
• Before school care balances, invoicing and receipts.
• School information a click away
• Eventually, we will also have learner school reports that you might normally recieve as a paper copy.

MUSIC LESSONS CONTINUE

After a successful year having Music lessons being delivered at school, we are pleased to be able to offer this again this year.

We have a new teacher joining us: Please see the advert for more information and to book directly with Cherie.

SCHOOL DATES

Week 8

Interschool swimming

Good Friday – School Closed

Week 9

Easter Monday and Tuesday – School Closed

Week 10

Tues 9th April – Colour Run

Wed 10th April – Save date for run

Thu 11th April – House Assembly

(note House assemblies have moved due to short weeks).