WADESTOWN SCHOOL Community Newsletter · 2018. 3. 15. · Maori weaving and storytelling. What a...
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WADESTOWN SCHOOL
Community Newsletter
Principal: Sally Barrett Website: www.wadestown.school.nz Thursday 15 March, 2018
Dear Parents A warm welcome to the following new students and their families who have joined us recently at Wadestown
School: Willow Linton (Rm 2), Sophia Green (Rm 16), Lucy Turnbull (Rm 5), Hope Turnbull (Rm13) Matthew
Huynh (Rm 2), Ariana Huynh (Rm 2), and Jack Crutchley (Rm2).
Education Outside the Classroom Programme at Wadestown School This term is a very special one for our Year 5 – 8 students as they take part in EOTC Camp experiences. The
interactions that take place while students are involved in learning outside the classroom are rich
opportunities for implementing many aspects of the New Zealand Curriculum. The experiences students have
together beyond the classroom are important not only because of the learning that occurs for each individual
student but also for the shared experience that teachers can draw on afterwards for further learning
opportunities. At Wadestown School we believe that our camp experiences in Term One also play a very
important role in the implementation of our Leadership Programme particularly in the Year 7 and 8 area of
the school.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff who so willingly plan and organise their student’s camp
experience. This involves much time and effort outside school hours to ensure that the week runs smoothly
and the students have an experience that they will remember positively for years to come. I would also like to
thank the wonderful group of volunteer parents who offer to attend camp and assist the teaching staff. Your
help is greatly appreciated and our school camps could not take place without you.
The Year 1 – 4 students in the Pohutukawa and Rata Teams have also enjoyed their Education Outside the
Classroom trips to Te Wharewaka on the Wellington waterfront. Our students were welcomed with a Mihi
Whakatau (formal welcome) and farewelled with Poroaki (thank you). Students replied by singing a waiata
and giving a mihi before participating in a variety of activities which included learning to paddle in a waka,
Maori weaving and storytelling. What a wonderful experience for all our Year 1 – 4 students to remember.
“Pukana” at Discovery Time for Year 1 students, after the Te Wharewaka Trip
Year 3 Sports Festival Tuesday 13th March Our Year 3 Students took part in the Annual Year 3 Sports Festival held at Marsden School earlier this week. It
was a great opportunity to meet and make new friends from participating schools throughout the Wellington
Region.
Year 7 and 8 Camp Experience Our Year 7 and 8 students are enjoying a wonderful week of
weather at Curious Cove in the Marlborough Sounds. We
are looking forward to sharing some of their adventures with
you in the next school newsletter. Pictured left is the
challenging tramp to Mt kahikatea. While it is relatively
short for a mountain, it’s 640 metres are incredibly steep.
The arduous climb was rewarded with incredible views of
the Marlborough Sounds.
School Uniform Update We are encouraging our students to take responsibility for their uniform items and request that ALL uniform
items are clearly named. Sadly several children have lost named uniform items despite checking the lost
property container regularly.
Sometimes students have accidentally taken home clothing belonging to other students. Could we please ask
everyone to look through their uniform items at home to ensure you have your own child’s clothing and
return any unwanted items to the office.
If you have purchased a second hand uniform item could we ask you to please check that you have removed
the previous owner’s name from the uniform and re-named it. A reminder that some pens being used to
name uniform items fade after several washes, while sewn in labels are more easily identifiable for students
and staff and last much longer. The school office is now stocking permanent laundry marker pens for naming
uniform items and these are available for purchase at $8 each.
Child Cancer Support Day at Wadestown School
Mufti Day Friday 16th March On Friday 16th March, the Child Cancer Foundation has their annual street collection. One of our school values is EMPATHY and we would like to support this worthy cause that affects so many our children throughout New Zealand. Your child has the opportunity to wear mufti on Friday 16th March. Please can we ask that no pyjamas are worn and we would prefer animal hats to also remain at home. We would also like each child at both sites to bring their favourite soft toy to share with their classmates along with their donation for The Child Cancer Foundation in a sealed envelope to give to their teacher. Could all parents please encourage their child to earn this money by completing jobs at home this week. You may also like to discuss the wonderful work that The Child Cancer Foundation does in supporting families throughout the country. Thank you for your support and we look forward to a great day on Friday 16th March.
Kind regards,
Sally Barrett
Principal
2018 Term 1 Dates Week Date Event
7 12-16 March Year 7-8 Camp at Curious Cove, Marlborough Sounds
Tuesday 13 March Year 3 Sports Festival, Samuel Marsden Collegiate
Wednesday 14 March PTA meeting, Rose St Staffroom, 7.30pm
Thursday 15 March School newsletter published today
Friday 16 March Mufti Day Fundraiser for Child Cancer Foundation
8 Tuesday 20 March Western Zone Football
Wednesday 21 March Pre-school Information Morning, Weld St, 9.30am-12.30pm
Year 5-6 Camp Parent Helpers meeting, Room 6, 6.00pm
Board of Trustees meeting, Rose St Staffroom, 7.00pm
Thursday 22 March Postponement date for Western Zone Football
NZEI Teachers Meeting, 2.00pm – Wadestown School will remain open
9 26-29 March Year 5-6 Camp at El Rancho, Waikanae
Thursday 29 March School newsletter published today
Friday 30 March Good Friday – school closed
10 Monday 2 April Easter Monday – school closed
Tuesday 3 April Easter Tuesday – school closed
11 Wednesday 11 April School Powhiri at Rose Street
Thursday 12 April School newsletter published today
Friday 13 April Final day of Term 1, school finishes 3.00pm
Community Notices
Disclaimer: Please note that the inclusion of these notices does not necessarily imply endorsement by Wadestown School.
All Star Victory Cheerleaders have added more one-hour cheer basics classes. A fun but disciplined team sport with positions for everyone. We are offering free trial classes for boys and girls, you don't need any skills to get started - we can teach you. 10 - 18 yrs. 7.30 - 8.30 Wednesday at The Circus Hub, 11 Hutchinson Road, Wellington. 5 - 9 yrs. classes Wednesday 4.30 - 5.30pm or Sunday 2.30 - 3.30pm. For more information call 0800CHEERL or email or [email protected]
Life flight Open Day
Join Life Flight for their Open Day on the 18th March at the Life Flight Air Rescue Centre, 17 George Bolt Street,
Rongotai. It will be an exciting day bursting with interactive displays, emergency services’ demonstrations,
entertainment, yummy food, prizes and even Police puppies! The day offers a whole range of activities and
makes an awesome family day out. We hope to see you there. See http://www.lifeflight.org.nz/openday