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WAIMAIRI WEEKTerm 1, Week 5, 2017

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Kia Ora,

Junior swimming sportsWe had a delightful day at the school pool yesterday as our youngest students had their swimming sports. This event is a lot of fun and is an introduction to enjoying the water as a sporting option. It was good to have so many parents, caregivers, grandparents and whānau along to support the kids.

Whānau Group MeetingWe are pleased to invite you to join our Whānau Group at 7:30pm on Wednesday 8 March in the school library. This group is for anyone with an interest in Māori engagement and achievement at Waimairi School. Among other things we will be planning our annual hangi and considering ideas for 2017 matariki celebrations. See you there.

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Coffee with the principalWe had a good turnout yesterday at this term’s session. A good range of parents discussed a wide range of subjects, asked insightful questions and gave us valuable feedback on some areas of school performance. Thanks for taking part and making your voices heard. We are looking forward to implementing some of your suggestions in coming weeks.

School renewal updateWe are pleased to be able to provide you with rolling updates on our renewal project as they come to hand.

-Our briefing documents are now completed and with the Ministry of Education for review. -We have had an initial meeting with our architect Brian Elliot from DGSE http://www.designgroup.co.nz/index.html-The timeframe for completion is moved back by three school terms, now scheduled for the end of 2018, with a probable start early 2018. Please note that as with any building project these timeframes may also shift.

BOT updateAs mentioned in the special newsletter earlier this week our new Board Chairperson is Cory Bedford. We will run a bit of ‘profile’ of Cory next week so you can get to know him a bit more.

Rex Prebble remains on the Board until his replacement is selected or elected (refer to official notice of vacancy sent home on 28 March). We will update you with our plans to thank Rex for his service to the school later this term.

Have a great week.Mike

Bible in Schools (year 3-6) will be running on Wednesday lunch times - kicking off on Wed 22nd March. 

If you’d like your child to come along, please fill in the permission slip and drop it off to the office by Friday 17th March. Please see the note for more info. or call Dave on 0210722804. 

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DIARY DATES The most up-to-date diary dates can always be found on the calendar page of our school website www.waimairi.school.nz

Mon 20 FebPAT testing Y3-6 startsFeb 20 - Mar 3Parent teacher interviewsTue 21 FebPTA Meeting 7.30pmWed 22 FebY3-6 Swim SportsThurs 24 FebY3-6 Girls Football FestivalFri 25 FebHe Tangata Art gallery visit 9.am-2pmMon 27 FebBOT Meeting 7.30pmWed 1 MarchCoffee with the Principal 9amFri 3 - 31 MarMainland Football HT, R11 & AATue 7 MarchY 5 & 6 Duathlon trialWed 8 MarchWhanau Hui 7.30pmMon 13 MarchWelcome new families Meet UpWed 15 MarchHe Tangata SPCA visitThurs 16 MarchCrusaders visit 1.30pmTues 11 AprilSchool HangiMon 6 MarTe Puna Orana Park trip 9.30amTue 21 MarPTA Meeting 7.30pmMon 27 MarPrimary Schools DuathlonWed 29 MarSchool cross country 11.30am-1.30pmTue 4 AprilCentrals Swimming ChampionshipsT1 Disco 6pm-8.15pmThurs 13 AprilLast day of term

Squash Open Day• Christchurch Squash Club 182 Chester Street

East• Sunday 26th March 1pm – 3pm for all 8 – 13 year

olds• You do not have to have played before• It is FREE and we provide all the gear you need• Half price junior memberships on the day - only

$45• To register your interest contact Tim on

tmcvie@hotmail.com or 027 688 0574

Wren Designs studio boutique every friday this March! 

Jen will be opening her studio doors, starting this friday, from 9am - 2.30pm. Perfect for a drop in for a chat and a browse during school hours. You can have a look online at some of her collections atWww.facebook.com/wrendesignsau orWww.wrendesigns.com.au 

Call or text Jen for any further information on 021 905 250

Address is 103 Windermere Road, Papanui. More than welcome to bring a friend(s) and any pre school aged kids. 

Preseason Rugby training for all young Rugby playersWe will be looking at the core skills of catch and pass, Running with the ball and a massive emphasis on safety into contact. We will practice the latest in the most safe and effective techniques so you are all ready to hit the 2017 season running when your teams have trials.Dates:Sunday 19th, 26th March 2nd and 9th AprilLocation:Edgar Macintosh  Park Condell AveAge and Time:6-9 year olds 10am-10.45am10-14 year olds 11am-11.45amPlease note, you will be working in your age groupingsCost:$60We would love to hear from you, don’t be disappointed Book now email anthony@motivationz.co.nz with your full name, DOB, address and phone number

Boys Open Evening Year 1-6

Friday 3rd March 2017 4.00-6.00pm

Join us at Marist Park Turf @ St Bedes (Entrance off Momorangi Crescent) where our Marist coaches will take you for a fun hockey session.

We have spaces available in all grades for new players to join Marist Hockey Club for the 2017 season. All registration and player information will be available at this session or visit our website www.maristhockey.co.nz for trial dates and updated information.

Just bring along your sports shoes, mouth guard, shin pads and we will provide everything else.

Forfurtherinforma.onpleasecontactJuniorClubCaptain-PhilippaGrey

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The next school wide event is the Cross Country which is being held at St James Park on Wednesday 29th March. More details to follow closer to the date, but put it in your diary now.

Waimairi Touch results for Tuesday the 28th of February . Team                                       result                           Player of the day

YEAR 5-6Spiders                                    won 8-3                     Enzo                   Leopards                                 Won 5-4                     Ella & ZoeWolves                                    Bye        Last week’s result was printed wrong the Wolves won, sorry team and well done. YEAR 3-4Warriors                                 Lost 2-1                       Ricco                                           Turbos                                    Bye                Panthers                                 Won 6-0                      Anne

YEAR 0-2Legends                                   lost                             NikhilSmurfs                                     Lost                            DylanSharks                                     won 10-2                    Johnny       

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