Term 1, Week 7 – Friday 21 March 2025
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Kia ora Parents/Caregivers
The ZX81 was the first computer we owned as a family. From memory it had a few games and it was totally amazing. It was launched on March 5 1981 and recently turned 44 years old. Sadly, I do not have it – I imagine that original computer would now be worth much more than what my Dad paid for it.
Computers have moved a very long way since then and we now have the internet that is literally everywhere. Back in the day you could play games to your heart’s content and it was only you – or your brother on the other side of the keyboard. Times have changed.
On Wednesday 26 March at 7.00pm the Oneroa Kāhui Ako (collection of seven local schools) is hosting Rob Cope at Northcross Intermediate School in their Performing Arts Centre. Rob is a filmmaker, author, speaker and will give us an eye opening talk about online safety. This event is open to all of the parents at Long Bay Primary and I urge you to attend. You can follow this link to secure your tickets before they run out.
Rob comes to us highly recommended by other North Shore schools who have engaged him to speak. Earlier in the day he will address our staff as well as the other six schools that make up our group.
My parents did not have to worry about what my brother and I were doing online, who we were talking to or what we were seeing – there was nothing to see. Today things are vastly different and as a parent of a 16 year old I can assure you that I wish I had known some of the things that Rob is going to speak about when he was growing up.
Wednesday night will be a two hour investment in your child’s future that you will not regret.
Meanwhile I found a ZX81 for sale on eBay for only $128.63 plus postage – a bargain! The question I am left with is does it work, and just how great were those games? Maybe I should leave it as a nostalgic memory after all.
See you next Wednesday.
Rob Hutton
Tumuaki/Principal
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A warm welcome to the new students who have started at Long Bay Primary School since our last newsletter:
Joshua, Ihirangi, Dylan, Evaa, Penelope, George and Atreus
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2025 Term Dates – What’s On
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Nikau trip to Long Bay Beach Reserve (Room 10)
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Year 5 Camp (Rooms 14 and 15)
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Rimu team Teddy Bear Picnic
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Shore to Shore registrations close
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Teacher Only Day – school is closed
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Year 6 Waterwise at Waiake Beach
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Transmitting Watches and Other Devices
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A reminder that transmitting watches along with phones must be handed in to the school office on arrival and collected on departure each day. This is a government/Ministry of Education directive that we are ensuring we follow.
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Parking In and Around Long Bay Primary School
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Please do not use Long Bay College to park and wait for your child(ren) – unless you also have a child at Long Bay College. While we appreciate that parking is at a premium in the local area, Ashley Reserve is the best option if you do not want to join the queue down Ralph Eagles Place.
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Do you have a child turning 5 later this year?
If your child will be attending Long Bay Primary in 2025 we would like to know! This helps to plan ahead for future growth, employ teachers and form classes.
Please click on https://www.longbayprimary.ac.nz/enrolment/
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Sports Buzz – Term 1, Week 7
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Netball
Due to changes we are now short a couple of netball players. We are urgently looking for a Year 6 netball player who would like to play on Saturdays at Pinehurst school and a Year 3 netballer too. Please contact nikkid@longbayprimary.ac.nz
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Rippa Rugby
We need more players in all age groups and would love to see some more girls signing up. Please register through Kindo as soon as possible if interested.
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School Swimming Sports Day
We had a record turnout at the Year 4-6 swimming sports day last Friday. Our students showed great resilience, determination and sportsmanship throughout the day. Congratulations to them all!
Many thanks to all those parents who assisted or turned up to support our swimmers!
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Shore to Shore 5km Fun Run/Walk
Pick the laid-back Fun Run/Walk or challenge yourself with the Timed Run for an official finish. Don’t miss this fantastic community day out!
On Sunday 6 April Long Bay Primary will have a team of students, whanau and teachers attending the Shore to Shore fun run/walk. This race starts at Takapuna Grammar and ends at the Milford Reserve.
Registration Deadlines for Schools:
Fun Run/Walk Registration: Closes on Sunday, 30 March at 11:30 PM.
Timed Run Registration: Closes on Sunday, 30 March at 11:30 PM.
T-Shirt & Cap Orders: Place your order by Friday, 7 March at 11:30 PM.
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Think about dressing up for the event – get some friends together and come up with a theme – there are spot prizes so make sure you get noticed! Get some ideas with these photos from past events
The class with the highest percentage of registrations will receive a movie afternoon and iceblocks! Not only will this be a fun-filled event, the school receives money towards purchasing sports equipment for every person registered – let’s make it count!
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Junior Tough Guy/Tough Gal Challenge
Kumeu Showgrounds – Tuesday 29 July
It’s back and promising to be another day of great fun and lots of mud!
- It is VERY IMPORTANT that you select the CORRECT ENTRY, DATE and VENUE for your child
- If your children are attending as a School Group, you must select THE TEACHER WILL PICK UP THE RACE NUMBER when you come to the Bib Collection question
- Please write the School Name in FULL (eg. Long Bay Primary School, not LBP)
- Here is the Online Registration Link: https://eventpromotions.co.nz/junior-tough-guy-and-gal-challenge/
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Save The Date! PTA Quiz Night – Saturday 26 July
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We are looking for more parents/caregivers to support the school events like the Discos and Fun Run etc. If you have any availability please join “Friends of the PTA” WhatsApp group by emailing: longbayprimarypta@gmail.com
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