Kia ora Parent(s)/Caregiver(s), 

We hope this newsletter finds you well. A huge thank you to all the parents and community members who joined us on Tuesday for our Junior Cross Country! It was wonderful to see the young kids put such a big effort into running the course, and it was even more heartening to see their peers cheering them along. Next Wednesday, we have our Years 4-6 running. We hope you can join us!

Watching the kid's faces at the cross-country and knowing that many of the runners had to dig deep to keep going made me think about the concept of grit or doing ‘hard’ things. Dr. Angela Duckworth, a leading psychologist and researcher on cultivating grit in kids, has many thought-provoking insights from her research. 

Grit can be defined as a combination of passion, perseverance, and a relentless drive to achieve long-term goals. It goes beyond intelligence and natural talent, playing a crucial role in determining success in various aspects of life. Teaching our children the value of grit is essential as they face challenges and opportunities in their academic and personal pursuits.

Encouraging our children to take on challenging tasks is integral to their growth and development. By facing difficult situations, they learn essential life skills that will serve them well. When kids engage in tasks that require effort and resilience (one of our school values), they build their problem-solving abilities, creativity, and mental toughness. This mindset fosters a positive attitude towards challenges, empowering them to embrace obstacles as stepping stones to success.

Grit predicts success in academics, careers, and personal relationships. Individuals with grit are more likely to stay committed to their goals and persist through difficulties, ultimately achieving greater accomplishments.

As educators and parents, our joint effort in fostering grit in our children is pivotal. We can inspire them to embrace challenges with enthusiasm and determination. Doing hard things is hard…there are no two ways about it! However, the intrinsic value of achieving something difficult lives far beyond the accomplishment itself. 

Thank you for being valued partners in nurturing and shaping our young learners. Enjoy the King’s birthday long weekend!

Ngā mihi nui, 

Anna-Marie McAleer

Tumuaki - Principal

Fundraising Goals for 2024
FOTS is excited to share that this year's fundraising efforts will be dedicated to two important initiatives. Firstly, we aim to provide Play Pod equipment to enhance our students' outdoor play experiences.The concept behind Play Pods is to provide open-ended play opportunities, where children can engage in self-directed play, fostering their creativity, problem-solving skills, and physical activity.

Additionally, we are also contributing towards the Board of Trustees' longer term goal of improving shade solutions around the school, ensuring a comfortable and safe environment for everyone.

International Doughnut Day
We have received orders for over 400 doughnuts! Wow! Thank you so much for supporting this fun and delicious “FOTS Friday” event. Special thanks to Long Bay New World for partnering with us to make this happen. If you are yet to make payment for your order, please do so ASAP. We look forward to delivering the doughnuts to students on Friday 7th June. 

Next FOTS Meeting
FOTS Meeting #5 - Monday 24 May, 7pm. We would love to see you there! 

Please see the link below for the latest Glamorgan Gazette, our School Board Newsletter.

Glamorgan Sports hoodies are open for pre order now. $70 including a name on back. Orders open for 2 weeks!

Email glamorganhoodies@gmail.com

At 7 am on June 27th, Glamorgan School Kapa Haka group would like to invite all our families  to join them for breakfast to celebrate Matariki.
Please bring a plate to share. RSVP on the form below.

We will assemble outside the hall, if the weather is fine, otherwise, at the back of the hall. You will be welcomed in by the Kapa Haka group.

At 8.15 we will have a closing and at 8.30 the group attending the Festival will be getting into uniform.

 If you park on Glamorgan Drive, please ensure you are not blocking our neighbors' driveways, parking on/across the footpaths, or stopping on the yellow lines. The bus zone should also be avoided for pick-up. The Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004, clause 6.8, states that road users must not park, stand, or stop on or within 6m of a bus stop sign. We want to be considerate of our neighbors and fellow drivers while also making sure the streets and pathways are safe for students traveling home.

Pick-up Routines

We want to keep all our children safe, so we ask for your support and patience when picking up your child after school. 

Please note - vehicles should be parked in designated parking spots, not on the curb or walkway. 

 

If we all unite, we can make the after-school transition time safe and swift!

Thank you for your support for the Neon Disco! We made a bit over $6000!

Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who helped out with set up and pack down and during the disco selling sweets, food, coupons and photos. THANK YOU!

Thank you also to all Glamorgan staff, management, teachers and administrators for assisting us with ticket sales, organising, and volunteering throughout the event THANK YOU!
 

Thank you to all our great sponsors, for supporting us and we can organise a fun disco for all the Glamorgan students. THANK YOU! 

Please, support our local sponsors when shopping.
 

Monday 3 June - King's Birthday - School closed
Wednesday  5 June - Senior School Cross Country
Friday 7 June - FOTS International Doughnut Day Fundraiser