Kia ora e te whānau

As we settle into Term 2 and feel the cooler shift in the air, it’s a great time to share some updates from the Board.

Ngā mihi nui ki a koe e te kaiako, Miss Smyth! Congratulations Miss Smyth!

We’re thrilled to congratulate Miss Sophie Smyth on being awarded a Blake Inspire scholarship. Sophie will be taking part in the upcoming five-day professional development programme in Auckland during the September school holidays, run by Blake Inspire for Teachers. This programme focuses on environmental education and leadership development, covering mātauranga Māori and key environmental issues such as climate change, freshwater quality, biodiversity, and ocean health. 

Ka mau te wehi, Miss Smyth—what a fantastic learning and teaching opportunity. 

Introducing Silke Köpl

We are pleased to welcome Silke Köpl as a co-opted member of the Board, filling a vacant position.  Silke, along with her husband Florian, chose St Anthony’s School for their children, Rebecca and Benedict, drawn by our high standard of teaching, small class sizes, and the strong sense of community that supports all learners.  Their youngest child Jason is not yet at school.

Earlier this year, Silke managed St Anthony’s Bazaar and played a key role in making it such a successful event. 

As the parent and whānau representative on the Board, Silke is available to support parents and caregivers. You can reach Silke by emailing bot@stants.school.nz 

Road Safety Week 
Last week, our school took part in Road Safety Week 2025, a national initiative led by Brake NZ. Building on the momentum from Movin’ March, tamariki have been learning about how to stay safe on and around roads, with a special focus on looking out for people walking and biking. The theme this year, “Be a Road Safety Hero”, encourages everyone to play their part in keeping our streets safe. 

Science kits – what a buzz!

Our classrooms have been buzzing—literally! We’ve been exploring the incredible world of bees through the House of Science project kits.  Ngā mihi nui to the Sylvia Hull Trust, which enabled us to subscribe for these hands-on kits, which are packed with engaging, high-quality resources that bring science to life for our tamariki. The current focus on bees has captured our students’ curiosity and imagination, sparking conversations and (lots of) questions. We’re very grateful for this opportunity to elevate our science learning in such a fun and meaningful way.

Reminder

At St Anthony’s School Seatoun, we are committed to maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all members of our school community. We encourage open communication and welcome concerns or complaints raised by parents, caregivers, and whānau. Our Concerns and Complaints Policy outlines a clear and fair process for addressing issues, ensuring that everyone is treated with dignity and that matters are resolved constructively. 

For more information, please refer to the policy on SchoolDocs (the link is here on our school website) or contact the school office.

Speaker Event Coming Soon

We’re currently planning a special speaker event so... Save the Date for Wednesday, June 18.  Details will be shared soon, and we’re looking forward to offering an engaging and inspiring experience for our school community.

Ngā mihi nui – noho ora mai.