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Principal’s Welcome
Principal’s Welcome Welcome to Glen Taylor School!
My name is Chris Herlihy and I am lucky enough to be the principal of Glen Taylor School. I have been here since April 2015. I am born and bred in Waikato. I attended Waikato University where I gained a Diploma of Teaching and a Bachelor of Education. I then moved to Auckland and was a Year 5/6 Teacher at Fruitvale School in West Auckland. While I was working there I was lucky enough to win a Fulbright Scholarship where I got to do my Masters in Economics and Entrepreneurship for Educators at the University of Delaware in the USA. I then got the job as Deputy Principal at Kelston Primary School before winning the job here at GTS.
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Enrolment Info
WHATS HAPPENING AT GLEN TAYLOR SCHOOL ?
Latest Notifications
2022 BOT Parent Election Results. Congratulations to these awesome people supporting GTS in a very important role.
Thu Aug 04 12:35pm
Parent Election Results Declaration
Have your say about the GTS way! Friday 5 August @ 1:30pm
Wed Aug 03 12:34pmIf you missed out on coming to our hui last Wednesday please come and talanoa with us this Friday at 1:30pm. Please sign in at the office, grab a mask to wear and meet in the staffroom.
Board of Trustees Nominations and Information Evening TONIGHT 6pm – 6:30pm
Mon Aug 01 06:07pmWe are holding an information evening for anyone who is interested in joining the GTS Board of Trustees or would just like to find out what we do on the Board.
GTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES INFORMATION EVENING
Monday 1 August 6pm in the Staffroom
GTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY 3 AUGUST.
This is a great opportunity to be part of a great team that plays such an important role in ensuring GTS is the amazing school it is.
Feel free to nominate yourself or someone you think would be good on our Board.
Ngā mihi
Chris
Update for BOT Election Nominations so far. Nominations close at Noon on Wednesday 3 August. Get on Board!
Mon Aug 01 10:08am
BOT Nominations as at 01/08/2022
BOT Election Nominations so far. Nominations close at Noon on Wednesday 3 August. Get on Board!
Fri Jul 29 04:52pm
BOT Nominations as at 29/07/2022
Board of Trustees Nominations and Information Evening
Thu Jul 28 04:36pmWe are holding an information evening for anyone who is interested in joining the GTS Board of Trustees or would just like to find out what we do on the Board.
GTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES INFORMATION EVENING
Monday 1 August 6pm in the Staffroom – you are then very welcome to stay for our Board Meeting to see us in action!
GTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY 3 AUGUST.
This is a great opportunity to be part of a great team that plays such an important role in ensuring GTS is the amazing school it is.
Feel free to nominate yourself or someone you think would be good on our Board.
Ngā mihi
Chris
Have your say about the GTS way! Today at 9am, 2pm & 4pm.
Wed Jul 27 09:51amChocolate Biscuits, lollies and talanoa!
No 7pm session this evening. 3 sessions today at 9am, 2pm & 4pm.
2x $50 paknsave vouchers drawn at assembly on Friday.
Have your SAY about the GTS Way!
Tue Jul 26 03:35pm
Learning at GTS
Sat Jul 23 11:47amCould you please take 1 minute to fill in this form. We are collecting data on your child’s learning now, in September and in December. The survey will also be coming home on paper if you prefer that option. Please do not do both!
Link to the 1 minute survey here
Term 3 Sports
Wed Jul 06 03:30pmHi everyone!
We are starting to organise teams and coaches for our Term 3 Sports.
Basketball Event Day (Wed 31/8/22)
Year 5 & 6 mixed
Year 7 & 8
After School Basketball League (tbc)
Year 5 & 6
Year 7 & 8
Netball Event Day (Wed 28/9/22)
Year 3 & 4 mixed (5 aside)
Year 5 & 6 mixed (6 aside)
Year 7 & 8 mixed (7 aside)
If you’re keen on helping out, please complete the google form https://forms.gle/eSRqzdEm5WYtTCpW7
Thanks,
Poto
BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTIONS
Tue Jul 05 10:15amBOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTIONS
Nominations are being called for the upcoming BOT Triennial Elections. A nomination form will come to every family this week, please check your child’s bag. If you do not receive a form, ask Marie Vaevae in the school office.
If you think being a member of the board of trustees at Glen Taylor School is something you would be interested in and would like more information about the role, this website is very informative https://www.schoolboardelections.org.nz/becoming-a-board-member/ Alternatively ask a current board member or contact the school office.
We are calling for 5 parent representatives. Nominations close on 3 August. If there are more than 5 nominations an election will take place.
Nga mihi
Marie Vaevae
Returning Officer
Term 2 Week 10 Newsletter
Tue Jul 05 09:57am
Tamariki Korero: Thursday 7 July. See below for booking instructions and questions you may want to ask.
Mon Jul 04 01:35pmTamariki Korero
Thursday 7 July
1:00pm – 7:45pm (School will finish at 1pm)
Bookings can be made on www.schoolinterviews.co.nz
Event Code: fbx95
You can also phone the school for a booking,
Local Event this weekend!
Tue Jun 28 12:30pm
Year 5 & 6 Rugby League POSTPONED
Tue Jun 28 12:03pmThis event is postponed due to short staff (organisation)
Please note that this event will happen next term – date TBC.
Thanks,
Poto
Local Board Games Night this Thursday!
Mon Jun 27 01:44pm
Rm 11, 12, 13 show ran late and now the motorway is chokka. Estimated arrival back at school is now 3:30
Thu Jun 23 04:02pmRm 11 ,12 & 13 will be back from their trip at approx 3pm.
Thu Jun 23 03:48pmA reminder that school will close today at 1pm due to staff attending Paid Union Meetings
Fri Jun 17 11:38amREMINDER – School closes early today
Fri Jun 17 11:15am
Noel Leeming Discount for our GTS community
Wed Jun 15 01:08pm
Local event this weekend – Matariki
Wed Jun 15 01:00pm
Matariki Celebrations
Fri Jun 10 01:05pm
Garden to Table Bake Sale
Fri Jun 10 12:46pmThe Garden to Table Team and room 10 and 12 would like to thank everyone who came and supported the Bake Sale recently. We had some yummy treats that were baked by our wonderful community. We raised $640! This will go back into the Garden to Table programme at Glen Taylor school to purchase garden and kitchen tools and equipment. We look forward to continuing to grow, harvest, prepare and share great kai!
Term 2 Week 6 Newsletter
Fri Jun 10 09:18am
Friday Celebration for Samoan Language Week
Mon May 30 10:30am
Samoan Language Week at GTS
Fri May 27 03:24pmTalofa Lava!
Next Friday between 10am – 1pm we are having our GTS Samoan Language Week celebration. We are running 4×30 minute workshops related to Samoan food, culture, way of living for our students to participate in. We currently have the following workshops available for our learners:
Learn a sasa
Learn a siva
All about the POPO!
Make a ili
If you would like to run a workshop or more information, please email potof@glentaylor.school.nz
Fa’afetai Lava,
Poto
Rabbit found
Fri May 27 03:00pmWe have had a new friend turn up to GTS this afternoon. If you are missing a pet, please ring the office 09 528 6325.
GTS & Garden To Table Bake Sale. Open to all GTS whanau!
Wed May 25 11:31am
Cook Island Donuts – text Esther 0278585021 to pre order yours! $10 for a bag of 12.
Hoka o Tamaki – A message from the club
Thu May 19 06:12pmI hope you enjoyed your Meet and Greet last Saturday!
The league is kicking off this weekend 21st May 2022
Years 0-4 9 am to 10 am
Years 5- 8 10 am to 11 am
Pt. England Reserve, 254 Pt England Road
Apologies, we won’t be able to get the Uniforms to you this week as we are waiting for our sponsored logo; this was due to unforeseen circumstances. They have promised that they will be delivered the following week! An email will be sent out telling you when and where you can collect the uniform. The kids will play in different coloured bibs for the first week, which ESAFC will provide.
What you need to do on Game Day
Please turn up 15 minutes before the start time so Coaches can place you into teams
Make sure your kids are wearing shorts and a t-shirt.
Bring a water bottle
Foremost, bring a good sportsmanship attitude and a smile!!
We would like to set up a WhatsApp group which will make it easier to communicate with you; please click on this link below with the device you have the WhatsApp and add the Mob number to the Pt England Group
https://chat.whatsapp.com/E8ASvHz0CXd1YQYcoBzm51
Have a Fab Season
Eastern Suburbs Team
Pink Shirt Day tomorrow
Wed May 18 08:55pmCome in PINK tomorrow (Thursday 19 May) and bring a gold coin.
Footballers at Maddils Farm today will be back at school today at approximately 3pm.
Wed May 18 02:18pmFunky Bright Friday for BRAKE – Mufti Day (Gold Coin Donation)
Thu May 12 09:25pm
WACKY ‘WALK TO SCHOOL’ WEDNESDAY – mufti day
Tue May 10 12:50pmA message from our Travel Wise Team
