Horizon School
Horizon School, Christian education for students Years 0-12 in Snells Beach.
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
"He is not here for He has risen!" Matthew 28:6
We had a beautiful easter assembly today. Have a fantastic Easter break and we look forward to seeing you next Wednesday.
Our Explorers making Hot Cross Buns for Easter 🥰
Three reminders for tomorrow:
- Easter Assembly, 11:10am
School Auditorium
All whānau welcome
- Year 9-13 Individual Portraits and ID card photos
Students need to be in correct school uniform
- All Netball Registrations close tomorrow
More information on all events can be found on Skool Loop.
Wow, another fantastic Dress Up day at Horizon!!
Tris Bondsfield has consistently volunteered in our library for the last few years. We feel so fortunate to have someone with her knowledge and passion curating our various library spaces and regularly keeping our shelves up to date with a vast variety of books. Thank you Tris!! 🥰
Please read on for a library update from Tris.
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Greetings book fans 🙂
A little update on the library for you. With voyagers and college now together we've merged their books and created a small library area in the college for them to share.
Junior school library is still in the prefab building. We've done quite a lot of weeding of very old and damaged stock now and added lots of newer books thanks to the amazingly generous donations from school families. THANKYOU so much for considering the school when you have a bookshelf clear out!
I'm working on ideas to try and fundraise for the library spaces and would welcome any suggestions 🙂 We would love to get some nicer soft furnishings for the junior library, that match and aren't damaged, and perhaps a matching table and chairs. I would love to breathe freshness into the space with a lick of paint! Some large pot plants for both spaces to add some life, and of course some lovely books to add interest to the shelves. We could use another tall wooden bookshelf in the college (to match the 2 on the right) to allow us to expand the collection there too.
I look forward to hearing from anyone who has ideas, donations or would like to be involved in library fundraising or renovations, please feel free to dm me 🙂
Kia ora community,
We are needing “ingredients” for our vegetable gardens please.
We will be working in the gardens again tomorrow morning.
If you have anything to contribute, please can you drop it off. Come to the office and we’ll let you know where it needs to go.
We need:
1 - brown leaves
2 - sticks for drainage
3 - vegetable and fruit waste from your kitchen
Thank you!! 🙏
Don't forget tomorrow is DRESS UP DAY!!
Gold coin donation - Help us help Miss Robin fundraise for a Village in Uganda.
$3 Sausage Sizzle - If you would like a sausage for lunch you will need to bring cash.
TRIBAL SPORTS DAY - Wednesday 3 April
Students will be taking part in an exciting tribal sports day, run by our sports team and college teachers while our primary team teachers take part in a whole day of Structured Literacy professional development.
Students are invited to dress up in tribal colours for this day. Please be aware students will not be undertaking their regular academic studies in classes on this date.
Primary Netball Registration information is now on Skool Loop.
Make sure you are following the "SPORTS" group on skool loop to get these notices.
Groups can be found on the Skool Loop home screen under Settings > Subscribe to groups.
Easter Assembly - Thursday 28 March, 11:10am
Whanau are invited to attend our Easter Assembly next Thursday 28 March. Students from each year level will share work from this term related to hope and Easter. Tamariki are welcome to go home after the assembly, please remember to tell your teacher and sign out at the office.