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Tēnā koutou katoa, Kia orāna,
Our School Board elections are underway, and every vote counts! We encourage all parents and caregivers to take part – voting closes on Wednesday 10th September.
This week we have welcomed Ms Abi Cawood to the team. She is the new teacher in Room 16 as Ms Winana has headed off on maternity leave. All the very best to Kate and Sam as they look forward to the arrival of their daughter!
I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our parents and whānau for the wonderful support you continue to give our school. Your time, energy, and encouragement make such a difference to the experiences we are able to provide for our students.
In recent weeks, we have been fortunate to enjoy some fantastic trips and learning opportunities – from the Year 6 trip to Tiritiri Matangi, to the Year 4 & 5 beach trip and right now, the Kelly Tarlton’s sleepover.
These adventures would not be possible without your help. We are equally grateful for the many ways you support us closer to home, whether through Community Committee involvement, sports coaching, classroom assistance, or lending a hand behind the scenes. Together, we are creating lasting memories and rich learning opportunities for our children. Thank you for being such an integral part of our school community.
I look forward to all who are able to come along to our Sausage Sizzle this Friday. A huge shout-out goes to our amazing cooks who keep the BBQs sizzling – we couldn’t do it without you!
Thank you again for everything you do to support our school and our learners.
Ngā mihi nui,
Julie Hepburn
Principal
Julie Hepburn
Principal
Red Beach School
ACROSS THE SCHOOL
Short-Term International Students
This term we were delighted to welcome a large group of short-term international students to our school. They joined us from China, Taiwan, and Japan to practise their English and to experience life in a New Zealand classroom.
During their stay, the students enjoyed many fun “Kiwi” experiences and made lots of new friends. For our local students, it was also a special opportunity to learn about different cultures and languages.
It was wonderful to see some students return for a second visit, having enjoyed their time with us so much last year.
A highlight of this year’s programme was a beach excursion with students and their families. We spent the afternoon exploring rockpools, sharing a classic fish and chip lunch, and having plenty of fun on the flying fox.
Junior School Y 0/1
This week during our class visits to the Discovery Hub we have had a focus on non-fiction books. We looked at the junior non-fiction and talked about non-fiction books as books to inform or teach us something.
Among the things we noticed were the photographs, diagrams, labels, titles and text boxes.
Among our favourite non-fiction books are the dinosaur and truck books!! How about you?
This term, our Year 2/3 scientists dived into Earth and Space Science through weekly rotations across different classrooms, exploring a variety of subtopics. They gazed at the planets, uncovering their place in our solar system, then delved beneath our feet to learn about the Earth’s layers. They developed a budding sense of global responsibility by investigating climate change and discovering practical ways to make a difference, like recycling and conserving electricity. This rotational structure not only kept their curiosity buzzing but also helped them connect classroom concepts to the world around them while building early scientific thinking and environmental awareness.
Year 4 / 5
Beach day & Kelly Tarlton's
Our year 4-5 classes are off to Kelly Tarlton's for our sleepover this week! An exciting trip that links into our adaptations inquiry. We started our day at Red Beach, participating in our young ocean explorers challenge of picking up rubbish & exploring rock pools, and identifying different New Zealand creatures. At Kelly Tarlton's, we got to visit the penguins and, of course, check out all the awesome aquariums. Staying overnight with a unique experience to sleep under the sharks and stingrays! We celebrate the many learners who showed resilience and bravery in a different environment.
A huge thank you to our amazing parents who have supported us on the trip.
Year 6
On Wednesday 20 August, our Year 6 students visited Tiritiri Matangi Island as part of our inquiry into New Zealand’s endemic animals and the importance of sanctuary islands for conservation.
Catching the ferry from Gulf Harbour Marina was a highlight and set the scene for an exciting adventure! We enjoyed a guided walk up the Wattle Track, where we spotted wildlife and learnt more about the island’s unique plants and animals.
At the lighthouse, the students took part in three engaging educational activities that deepened their understanding of conservation and how hard the volunteers work. With a beautiful, clear winter’s day as our backdrop, the trip was full of fun, discovery, and meaningful learning that we will remember for a long time.
MOTUORA
This term for visual art we have been creating pieces of art using some of our favourite books as motivation, such as Pete the Cat, The Hungry Caterpillar and The Rainbow Fish. We have been using a variety of mediums and have produced some stunning looking art works. It has also been very good practice, using fine motor skills - painting with a paint brush, using glue sticks and cutting with scissors.
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Community Committee events for your diary:
SAUSAGE SIZZLE THIS FRIDAY!!
Beats ‘n’ Bingo - Friday September 12th from 6:30pm - Our adults only event returns this year! With DJ Tido leading us through a fun night of music and bingo. Tickets available for purchase via Kindo.
Who We Are....
We’re a group of enthusiastic parents, caregivers, staff, and Board representatives working together to support Red Beach School.
Our 2025 Fundraising Goal
Thanks to past fundraising efforts and BOT grants, the court cover is now fully funded ✅.
By the end of this year, we’re aiming to raise $30,000 to fit out the cover so we can make the most of it all year round, day or night! Our priority is installing outdoor lighting, a PA system, and safety pads. Surface improvements are also on our wish list, and we hope to explore them as future funding allows.
How You Can Help:
There are plenty of ways to get involved:
- Support or sponsor the Twilight Fair 2025
- Volunteer at events (details coming soon)
- Contribute goods and services via Mufti Days and our cake stall
- Encourage your tamariki to join the Kids’ Inspiration Stalls
- Become a member of our Community Committee
- And of course, come along and enjoy our events! ?
? Twilight Fair 2025 Sponsorship Opportunities
✨ TERTIARY SPONSOR – $400 (only 5 spots!)
Help cover fair running costs and support attractions like bouncy castles, the magical show finale, and the popular Kids’ Inspiration Stalls.
? HIGH FIVE SPONSOR – Your Choice (Unlimited)
Donate a product, voucher, or funds to go into Quick Fire Raffle hampers and Silent Auction items. A great way to showcase your business!
? PRINT PARTNER – In-Kind Support
We’re looking for a sponsor to help with printing flyers, posters, and signage. Your contribution will make our event shine!
? Interested? Contact: community@redbeach.school.nz for details.
? Kids’ Inspiration Stalls
Year 4–6 students can run their own stall at the Twilight Fair – a fun way to get creative, learn new skills, and raise money for the school.
Ideas to get started:
- Friendship bracelets
- Lucky dips
- Cakes or baking
- Arts & crafts
- Carnival-style games
✅ Submit your stall idea via Google Form by Wednesday 11 September.
? Mufti Days & Cake Stall
Support the Twilight Fair by bringing along items on these dates:
- 12 September – Gold coin donation
- 19 September – Sweet/savoury pantry item
- 10 October – Toy/s donation
- 15 October – Chocolate or Wacky Wednesday treat (Fair week)
Make something to sell at our Twilight Fair Cake Stall - details to come closer to the time.
? Dates for the Diary
Fathers’ Day BBQ – Friday 5 September
Sausage orders can be made via Kindo (pre-orders preferred). A limited number will be available on the day.
Beats ’n’ Bingo – Friday 12 September
Back by popular demand! Join us from 6:30pm with DJ Tido on the decks. Tickets available now via Kindo.
Twilight Fair 2025 ? – Friday 17 October, 3:45–7:45pm
Our biggest community event of the year! Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of fun, food, and fundraising.
? RSVP and stay updated via our Facebook event page
Thank You
Your continued support makes a huge difference. Together, we can make these events a fantastic success for our tamariki and school community.
SCHOOL UNIFORM: Link below for our uniform, to order visit: www.argyleonline.co.nz - find Red Beach School in the Upper North Island region schools.
For all sports enquiries, please email Julie Bluck - julie@redbeach.school.nz
COMING UP THIS TERM
Year 5/6 Inter-school Cross Country Thursday 4th Sept (save date Thurs 11th Sept)
RBS Senior Swim Carnival Wednesday 22nd October
Year 5/6 Inter-school Softball Thursday 23rd October (TBC)
Year 5/6 Inter-school Swimming Thursday 6th November
Year 5/6 TAG Festival: Thursday 13th November (TBC)
HOCKEY
Thanks to all the players, parents, managers and coaches that made this a really successful season of hockey. We had the highest number of teams we have ever entered for the competition. It has been great to see both new players as well as those who have come up from the juniors through to playing at the Y5/6 level.
Hockey Zone Day at Metro Park:
Over 42 teams represented local schools in this event in both social and competitive grades. All of our RBS teams performed brilliantly, showing both their RICH hearts and competitive spirits. We took out both the top spots - the girls A team shared first place with Warkworth and the boys A beat Kingsway in the final
INTER-SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY
Good luck to our team of 28 students who will be competing in the HBC Primary Schools Cross Country competition at Te Haruhi Bay, Shakespear Park this Thursday.
NETBALL
Well done to all our netball teams for representing RBS with pride over the last 16 weeks. And thank you to all our coaches, managers, parents/caregivers and supporters for being there coaching, assisting and cheering our teams on week after week.
NETBALL SKIRTS
These need to be returned to Mrs Bluck in the resource room during Week 10 this term.
Please make sure they are returned in a clean condition in order to receive the bond back. Refund forms will be given to your child when they hand their skirt in.
All refunds will be via bank transfer, so please enter your bank details on the form so we are able to process this for you.
Forms will need to be returned to the school office no later than FRIDAY 31st OCTOBER.
SPORTS UNIFORM
The Red Beach School unisex sports uniform is available for purchase through the school. Our RBS sports shirts are $40 and the sports shorts are $22. The sports shirt is compulsory for students involved in a Red Beach School sports team however, the sports shorts are optional. Both items are available through KINDO.
YUMMY STICKERS
Keep on chomping and collecting those stickers then return your completed sheets to the school office. Remember, the more Yummy Fruit you eat, the more free sports gear we receive for the school! - forms below.
The promotion finishes at the end of this term! Please send all Yummy Sticker sheets to school, completed or partially completed, by Friday 19th September.
Hibiscus Coast Cricket Club is now open for registrations for girls and boys aged 5+ through to senior levels.
Skills, softball cricket, hardball cricket (U10-U13, Year 5-8), college cricket (Year 9-13) – there is something for everyone.
Come along, bring your friends and have some fun.
We'd love to see you.
For more information and to register go to www.hibiscuscricket.co.nz
