News

November 2019

576 2891 – 021 191 9933
info@shalomkindergarten.co.nz
PO Box 6056 Tauranga

Dear Parents/whānau/caregivers,

The summer sun is trying to shine through and we can look forward to lots of warm summer days over the upcoming Christmas holiday period. Now is a good time to think about getting contact details from some of the friends of your tamariki/children, so that you can organise play dates over the holidays and therefore continue the friendships they have already started to form or have made.

Remember that as the holidays get closer, take time to relax and remember not to get caught up in all the craziness that can happen. Think about making things as easy as possible for you and those around you, so that you can focus on what is important – your family and friends.

He aha te mea nui o te ao. He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata! What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people!

Additional Staff for this term -Term 4 2019

To keep you informed, we wanted to let you know that Sandra Fox is helping us out and working with us for this term on Tuesdays and Thursdays. She has been involved with teaching for a number of years, and is  keen to assist us with your tamariki.

2019/2020 TERM DATES

TERM 4 2019 – Last day: Friday 20th December

2020 Term Dates

TERM 1 – Tuesday 21st January – Friday 17th April (Please note that we start earlier than the primary schools, and there is a Teacher’s Only Day on Monday 20th)

TERM 2 – Tuesday 28th April – Friday 3rd July

TERM 3 – Monday 20th July – Friday 2nd October

TERM 4 – Monday 12th October – Tuesday 22nd December

5 KEY DISPOSITIONS AT SHALOM

As you already know, the five key dispositions that we have decided to focus on for our centre are:

Kindness (Kind kiwi) 

Resilience (Resilient rāpeti/rabbit)

Respect (Respectful ruru/owl)

Curiosity (Curious cat)

Team Player (Team player tui)

What do these look like?

We are currently considering what we might see at Shalom that shows the different dispositions in action, but we would love to also hear what you think, so let us know what things you would associate with the tamariki and these different dispositions. That is, what might the tamariki/children be saying and or doing at Shalom that would fit in each disposition.

Also – you might like to use the same phrases we are with your tamariki at home too.

SETTING YOUR TAMAITI/CHILD UP FOR SUCCESS

Have we ever stopped and thought about how you can help your tamaiti/child be prepared for the future?

Have you wondered how you might be able to do this?

Maybe the question should be – what am I doing that my tamaiti/child might be able to do themselves, or even help me with?

We want our tamariki/children to be as prepared for many aspects of life as they can be. So maybe now is a good time to think about what they could be learning now, that will help them in the process of becoming the responsible adults we want them to be later.

“The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence” quote by Denis Waitley

HELPING US ALL LEARN A LITTLE TE REO MAORI

The following are some phrases that we can learn and use

Mōrena – good morning

Tēnā koe – hello to one person

Tēnā kōrua – hello to two people

Tēnā koutou – hello to three or more people

Haere mai – come here; welcome

Haere mai ki te kai – come to the food

Me inoi tātou – let us pray

You can utilise the Maori dictionary to assist you with pronunciation. http://maoridictionary.co.nz

THANKS FOR COMING

SHALOM’S GOT TALENT – we had a great turnout and enjoyed the involvement of our tamariki and whanau with the items done. Some parents loved it so much they are keen to see another one happen next year. So start planning what you would like to add to our evening and performances, and we will let you know the date next year of when the next fun night of Shalom’s Got Talent will occur

FATHER’S NIGHT – how nice to see a large number of dads come along and enjoy the night with their tamaiti/child or tamariki/children. A great opportunity to meet teachers and other dads, as well as simply have fun at kindy. We look forward to seeing you all again about February 2020!

A NOTE FROM SHARON:

We would love you to let us know now, if you are intending to make changes to your child’s hours for Term 1 next year. We are establishing our numbers now, and do have spaces available for all hours and all days, and letting us know now helps us to hopefully fulfil your requests. Thanks to all those who have let us know already.

UPCOMING EVENTS 2019

SHALOM CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK

This is a night to relax, enjoy each others company, as well as see the tamariki/children perform a few items for you all

Date: FRIDAY 29TH NOBVEMBER

BER Time: 5:30 – 7:00pm

Place: KULIM PARK, TAURANGA

A More information is coming!

UPCOMING EVENTS 2020

SHALOM FAMILY PICNIC – Monday 17th February

FATHER’S NIGHT – Friday 27th March

SOME OF WHAT WE HAVE BEEN LEARNING AT SHALOM

Some of the interests have included

BUILDING – lots of construction with the blocks have been happening, as well as creative thinking in the sandpit with the water pipes.

FOOD – we have enjoyed the various kai/food that has been made at Shalom, and the tamariki/children have made lots of regular and interesting kai with the toys, and the sand equipment.

TREASURE – with interest in treasure, Nora and Felicity’s grandma has brought in some rocks for the tamariki/children to look at. The tamariki have dug for treasure, hunted for it too, and have been learning that they too are a treasure.

Remember if you have anything that you would like to share or do with our tamariki, come and have a korero/talk with us so we can find a date and include you in our happenings.

Things to Remember:

Sunblock – please put sunblock on your tamaiti/child before they arrive at Shalom. We will put more on them ready for the afternoon session.

Hats – a sunhat is important to further protect your tamaiti form the summer sun.

Shoes – shoes are needed throughout the warmer months, as the matting gets very hot. And they also need them if they participate in carpentry.

PLEASE NAME ALL ITEMS THAT BELONG TO YOUR TAMAITI/CHILD – THANK YOU

SEPTEMBER 2019
576 2891 – 021 191 9933
info@shalomkindergarten.co.nz
PO Box 6056 Tauranga

Dear Parents/whānau/caregivers,
What a busy term for us all, and amongst it there have been some sad goodbyes, as well as some happy hellos. We said good bye to Kristy, and a number of our tamariki who turned five. And, we have a number of new tamariki, and their whanau that have joined us, along with Angela our new kaiako/ teacher. We are so glad that we have new friends to make, and look forward to the opportunities to learn together and from each other.

Welcome to Angela
 

Kia ora, my name is Angela Johnston. I am the new teacher at Shalom and
have replaced Kristy. I have lived in Tauranga for 12 years, having moved
here from Napier with my husband Rob and three children. Joseph is 23 –
he now lives in Christchurch; Meg is 20 and Georgia is 14. I have been early
childhood teacher for nine years and taught all this time at The Ark, which is
another Christian centre, located in Tauranga CBD. I look forward to
meeting you all and teaching and playing with your beautiful children.
Thanks to you all for making Angela feel welcome amongst our tamariki/children
and whanau/families here at Shalom.

For your information:
Angela is working full time with us – Monday to Friday
And next term we will have one of our relievers – Sandra – join us for the term.
She will work on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays

2018 TERM DATES
 
TERM 3 – Last day for Term 3: Friday 4th October
Please note the later finish date being the end of the first week of
the primary school holidays.
 
TERM 4 – 14th October – 20th December
Please note that we start back the same week as the primary school
for Term 4.

DISPOSITIONS AT SHALOM
 
With the korero/talk amongst nga kaiako/the teachers, and in consultation with parents
and whanau/family, the five key dispositions that we have decided to focus on for our
centre are:
Kindness
Resilience
Respect
Curiosity
Team Player
What do these look like, or what do we mean?
Keep an eye out for the display that will give you more
information about what we think these look like for our
tamariki/children at Shalom.

ORAL LANGUAGE
 
Our korero/talk with our tamariki/children is vitally important, not
only for their speech, but also their ability to read and write later on.
So what can we do to assist them to develop their oral language?

“Tune in to kids – start with what they are interested in”

Talk more often – Talk with them for longer & encourage them to talk;
describe everyday things and everyday object. Chat to them about what
you and they are doing. Every moment is potentially a talking moment.

Gift children ‘juicy’ new words – Expand what they know. If the word
seems too hard, use it and explain, rather than avoid it.

Encourage them to talk and take turns – Back and forth, ‘serve and
return’ conversations make a big difference. To really develop their
brains, children have to participate and contribute as well as listen.

Fewer questions, more comments – Questions don’t add knowledge.
Gift additional words to build children’s understanding of ideas and concepts.

Talk differently – Praise their efforts/ relate to their interests; expand
and talk everywhere . This is simple, free and easy. You have the power
to make a real difference.

Read books every day – The language in books is different from everyday conversation, and expands their understanding of the world. It is
never too early to read to babies. Books also help build the bond between child and reader and help the child get ready for reading when
they are older.

Sourced: https://www.talkingmatters.org.nz/page/resources/
So please remember to: KŌRERO MAI – TALK TO ME

Date: Thursday 26th September Time:

4:30-6:00

Place: A1 at City Church Tauranga – come in Shalom’s entrance and through the 2nd door on the right up the hallway

We’d love to have you come and join us for relaxing night of fun and laughter as we gather together and have a few of our families share some of their talents with us.

DAN THE PUPPET MAN is also coming to entertain us. And the kaiako/teachers will also be doing an item as well Please let us know if you are coming by Wednesday 25th September

A NOTE FROM SHARON:

Remember if you recommend anyone to Shalom you get a reward – a credit on your account or a $30 Atrium voucher – once the child has been enrolled and been attending for one month. Also, there are some extra afternoon spaces available for next term – your child could even start this term. Thanks for choosing Shalom

Blessings from the Shalom team: Sharon V, Sharon H, Vanessa H, Angela, Sharron C, Emily, Vanessa P, Michelle, and Raewyn.

HELP YOUR TAMAITI/CHILD LEARN A LITTLE TE REO MAORI

Angela has been teaching us a new waiata/song which is called:
‘Hanga te Whare’

Pao, pao, hanga te whare
Pao, pao, hanga te whare
Pao, pao, hanga te whare pai

He whare nui
He whare roa
He whare iti
He whare pai X2

You tamariki/children have probably been singing this a little at home already,
but if you need some assistance with the tune and the translation – have a chat
with Angela.

You can utilise the Maori dictionary to assist you with pronunciation.

http://maoridictionary.co.nz

WHAT WE HAVE BEEN LEARNING AT SHALOM

There has been a variety of interests with the tamariki/children, but two of the
main ones have been about ‘Food’ and ‘Building or construction’.
Some of the things within this have include:

– enjoying having a cup of tea with Sharon V on Monday mornings;
– making our own pizza’s one afternoon with Ollie’s dad
– making toast;
– and making lots of interesting food in the sand pit and family play areas.
Also, creating a great variety of buildings with the blocks;
– making a variety of creations with the art and craft resources;
– and wanting to create the vehicles or obstacles outside.

Remember if you would like to come and share your skills in these areas, or any
other areas – please come and talk with us about it.

KINDY PHOTOS

Just to let you know that Shalom will be having both individual and
group photos of the tamariki during the week of:
23rd-27th of September
Please let the kaiako/teacher at reception know if you would like
individual photos of your tamaiti/child. Kia ora – thanks