Horizon School
Horizon School, Christian education for students Years 0-12 in Snells Beach.
Relief Teaching Available – Primary and Secondary – Snells Beach
Horizon School is a Year 0-13 Christian Area School. With a roll of 240 students we have a small school feel, excellent student behaviour and culture, and plenty of work available for relief teachers. Our location is North Auckland, with a beautiful coastal setting and wonderfully supportive staff .
We have opportunities for trained teachers in each age / all subjects.
If you are a registered teacher who has good availability and can be flexible in responding to needs, or would like to know more, please email Simon@horizon.school.nz
Pink Shirt Day: Friday 17 May
Please bring a gold coin donation and wear all the pink you can!!
On Friday 17th May, ākonga are invited to wear as much pink as possible to turn Horizon into a sea of pink as we stand together to spread aroha, stand up against bullying and raise money to support the Mental Health Foundation to continue to raise awareness about the importance of preventing bullying.
Why is it important that Horizon takes a stand against bullying? Aotearoa has the third highest rate of bullying out of the 36 OECD countries. 32% of students in Aotearoa reported being bullied at least a few times a month. This is not the experience that we want students to have at Horizon.
Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!
We are aware some parents have been concerned about bus routes:
1. Changes to an existing route - we have spoken to the bus company and they have assured us they have undertaken significant review before coming to this decision. What they have asked is that we remind parents, if your child catches the bus it is whānau responsibility to ensure that children, especially those of primary age are safely escorted to the bus collection points rather than allowed to walk along the road.
2. With road works on Goodall road, the buses looked into the option of students dismounting / being collected from Mahurangi East road. Due to the lack of room around collection points, it has been decided it is safer for buses to continue coming onto the school site. We are working with AT&T to look at how we can make the passing space safer/wider during bus drop off and collection times in the school day.
Library Lunch Club. What a lovely way to spend a Friday afternoon!
✨ Horizon Hero Award! ✨
This week's heroes are:
Abriana Presland-White, Mylo Bartlett and Ruby Steele - for taking on extra road patrol duties, navigating the road works on Mahurangi East Road and standing out on some very cold mornings this week!
Alison Hand - for completing the audit!
Nice work everyone!
Pink Shirt Day: Friday 17 May
Please bring a gold coin donation and wear all the pink you can!!
Ākonga are invited to wear as much pink as possible to turn Horizon into a sea of pink as we stand together to spread aroha, stand up against bullying and raise money to support the Mental Health Foundation to continue to raise awareness about the importance of preventing bullying.
Why is it important that Horizon takes a stand against bullying? Aotearoa has the third highest rate of bullying out of the 36 OECD countries. 32% of students in Aotearoa reported being bullied at least a few times a month. This is not the experience that we want students to have at Horizon.
Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!
Has your child received support for anxiety or ADHD? AUT invites parents of children aged 5-11, living in NZ, with anxiety and/or ADHD symptoms to participate in an anonymous online survey. More information can be found below under the Community Notices section.
Online Survey: aut.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Cip0TC9wLfEIXc
Thank you to everyone who donated time, money, sweat, and tears to help make our new playground possible! As you can see, your tamariki definitely approve!! 🌞
✨ Horizon Hero Award! ✨
This week's heroes are:
Estella Schewa - for helping the office team with lots of important jobs this week.
Mr Bartlett - for dealing with vomit and the logistics of staff absences due to the horrible gastro bug!
Carmel Bartlett - for getting one of our printers up and running again after a mega paper jam!
Amy won this advertising slot in our school auction. Please get in touch if you would like to advertise here - or on our digital screen which is just about to be installed.
What's on the Horizon - 12 April 2024, Term 1
Find out what has been happening throughout our school this term by clicking our newsletter below. See you in two weeks!
The Auckland area is currently on weather watch of rain, wind and thunderstorms. Driving conditions may also be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility in heavy rain. Please exercise caution when traveling to school and if unsafe please stay at home.
Ngā mihi,
The team at Horizon
Last week's Tribe Day was such a hit!
This is an exciting year for the Year 7-13 as we are setting up dedicated Technology courses and rooms. This term, we are starting with Textiles Technology and are reaching out to see if you can help with the following:
Sewing Machines
Overlockers
Fabric scissors
Irons
Hairdryers
Embroidery threads
Embroidery hoops
Needles, pins etc
Haberdashery eg bias binding, buttons, zips, cords, ribbons etc
Please contact maya@horizon.school.nz if you have any items you would like to donate, or bring them into the school office.
Half Day - School Closed Tomorrow!
Wednesday 10 April, school will close at 12:30pm on this day. The Mahurangi and Baxter street bus will be leaving at this time to accommodate the half day. Students catching the Algies Bay bus will need to arrange alternative transport as this bus will not be operating at the earlier time.
We are currently without a digger - please let us know if you can provide one for a few hours. (we have drivers so you won't have to lose your day)
Today is the day - we will be at school from 9.30 to prepare the playground base ready for the mulch to be sprayed in next week.
If you are coming along to help, you will need shovels, tape measure, screw driver, gloves etc.
Thank you!
We wish to announce Mrs Burnett Bakker's departure from Horizon School late in Term 2.
Burnett has illuminated our Horizon whānau with joy and love leaving a lasting impression on our community. While we will miss her presence among the staff and tamariki we wish her nothing but the best for her future endeavours.
Miss Robin Fraser will be replacing Mrs Bakker as the full-time Room 9 teacher.
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It is with mixed emotions that I have made this decision. I have realised that I need to make a lifestyle change and prioritise my children, who need me to be more present at home. While I have loved working at Horizon School, I feel the need to devote more time and attention to my family at this important stages of their lives.
I deeply appreciate the understanding and support the school has shown me during this decision-making process.
I want to thank the entire Horizon School community for the guidance, encouragement, and memories I will forever cherish. It has been an honour being a part of the school.
I will work diligently during my remaining time to ensure a smooth transition. I am committed to assisting in any way possible to support my replacement and maintain the continuity of the excellent education that Horizon School provides.
Burnett
Thank you so much to all you wonderful caregivers and parents for having your tamariki arrive to school yesterday spruced up for school photos. We really appreciate your cooperation ☺️
Let's hope the classes were better behaved than this lot!
✨ Horizon Hero Award! ✨
This week's heroes are:
Kedis Watts - for buddying with one of our juniors on Tribe Day.
Tuscany Henderson - for being one of the most reliable awesome office helpers.
Mr Alldridge - for organising an epic Tribal Day this week.
The Primary School was treated to a performance from the Food Scraps Theatre today! An entertaining way to learn about responsible recycling and composting.
PLAYGROUND WORKING BEE - Saturday 9:30am
If you have any of the following, please bring:
Shovel
Pick Axe
Rake
Screwdriver
Measuring Tape
We need a cement mixer so please contact the school if you know anyone who will loan one to the school for the weekend.
Half Day School Closed: Wednesday 10 April
School will close at 12:30pm on this day. The Mahurangi and Baxter street bus will be leaving at this time to accommodate the half day. Students catching the Algies Bay bus will need to arrange alternative transport as this bus will not be operating at the earlier time.
You may have noticed our awesome new playground last week!
We are now ready to dig out the base and spread the bark/mulch so your tamariki can start using the playground over the school holidays.
If you are available this Saturday to help out, please contact the school office.
09 425 6878
admin@horizon.school.nz
Horizon School Photos - Tomorrow!!
Thursday 4th April
CLASS PHOTOS AND INDIVIDUAL PORTRAITS
All Years 0 - 8 students
CLASS PHOTOS
All Years 9 - 13 students
STUDENT ID / INDIVIDUAL PORTRAIT CATCH UP
If your Year 9-13 student missed their photo last Thursday, please ask them to go to the auditorium before morning tea to get this done. Alternatively, they can ask at the office, and we will direct them.
SCHOOL UNIFORM GUIDELINES (attached image)
We ask for your child to wear the following for their photos (following our Horizon School guidelines). The garments shown below are the only acceptable items to be worn in school photos. School jerseys, sports hoodies, coloured socks or shoes, and any under garments will be asked to be removed before the photo. Hair should be tidy and long hair tied back off the face.
The Tribal Runway Show!
A colourful and energetic Tribal celebration is underway!
Special work requires extra special attention! Well done to some of our juniors for their beautiful handwriting 👍
TRIBAL SPORTS DAY - Tomorrow!
We trust you have had a safe and enjoyable easter weekend.
Please remember tomorrow is our exciting tribal sports day for the whole school. Students are invited to dress up in tribal colours for this day.
GARAGE SALE SATURDAY 10am-1Pm. Jade River Place.
Raising money for our school library. Many NEW unused items for sale. Household items, new clothing (adult and teen), life jackets and boat biscuit, lawnmower (new). Cushions, rugs, photo frames, edwardian linen, wooden shelves still in packaging, books, games etc etc.
Please bring change and small notes.
Click the link to find out more!!
www.facebook.com/groups/764996716953801/permalink/7334971116622962/?mibextid=W9rl1R