WADESTOWN SCHOOL

Community Newsletter No 11

Acting Principal: Ian Hastie Website: www.wadestown.school.nz Thursday 23rd July 2020

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Dear Parents/Caregivers,

Welcome to back to Term 3. I hope everyone has had a great 2 weeks away from school. I know a number of

you got away which after the events of Term 1 and 2 would have been well deserved. We have a very busy

term ahead of us with the School Concert in week 7 being one of the highlights. Please diary the 3rd and 4th

September at Pipitea Marae.

Students have come back refreshed and ready to get back into routines around schooling. Well done all families.

All staff look forward to having a great Term 3 focussing on learning and wellbeing of students.

A warm welcome to the following new students and their families who have joined us recently at Wadestown

School: Grayson Paul Room 1, Finlay Paul Room 0, Phoebe McArthur Room 4, Emilia Lopez Beuke Room1, Liam

Crutchley Room 1 and Bonnie Kerr Room 3.

Year 8 Toastmasters Leadership Evening - Thursday 23rd July (TONIGHT)

Our Year 8 leadership programme will conclude their course tonight in our school hall starting at 7.00 pm. We

look forward to the students performing on the evening and pass our thanks onto Nick Julian and the supporting

Toastmaster adults who have come into school and worked alongside our students over the last two terms.

Western Zone Inter School Cross Country All the best to our top runners who will be representing Wadestown School at the Western Zone Inter School

Cross Country on Monday 27th July. Our school cross country highlighted how good our students are and I

would expect some very good results from Karori Park next week. All the best to all the students representing

Wadestown School.

Stargazing Evening - Thursday 30th July This event has been organised by a group of Year 7 & 8 students for Thursday 30th July starting at 6.00 pm. We

are very hopeful of a good turnout of students and families for this event. Please contact our school parent

coordinator Peter McLellan by email mclellanpj@gmail.com so we have an idea of numbers attending.

What: A Star Gazing Evening

When: Thursday 30 July 6pm to 8pm

Where: Wadestown School - Tennis Courts

The kids in the Science Squad have been busy organising an event and would like to invite you all along. So why

not take the family out, fill the hotties and hot chocolates and turn your heads to the sky?

There will also be a number of different telescopes to try. Plus astronomers on hand to offer up expertise.

There will be a special stargazing talk @ 6:30 pm.

Note: We are in the hands of Tāwhirimātea when it comes to clear skies and the weather. If we need to cancel

the evening we will do so by lunchtime on July 30.

Regards, Lee, Susy & Pete

Matariki the Maori New Year 2020 Matariki is the Maori name for a group of 7 stars known as the Pleiades Star Cluster.

The stars are named, Matariki, Ururangi, Waipunarangi, Tupu-ā-rangi, Tupu-ā-nuku, Waitā and Waitī.

Some people think of Matariki as the Mother Star with six daughters, and it is often referred to as the 7 sisters.

Others think that Matariki are ‘the eyes of the god’

Matariki appears in the eastern sky sometime around the shortest day of the year, and is thought to determine

how successful the harvest crop will be in the coming season. The brighter the stars, the more productive the

crop will be.

Matariki began on Monday 13th July and there are events through to July 25th in the Wellington region. Have

a look at https://matarikiwellington.org/events for further helpful information.

Reminders Book Week - 3rd - 7th August.

PPP Party at Wilton Bowling Club - Saturday 1st August. (More information attached)

‘Sallybration’ Event - Saturday 5th September. (RSVP by 21 August)

Working Bee – Saturday 17th October (Save the date)

Book Week 3rd – 7th August This has once again been organised by our Librarian Derek Piper and we have a great week to look forward to

that will engage and delight our students.

Highlights include Book Competitions, Authors James Guthrie and Paul Beavis visiting school, Lunchtime

Quizzes, A Book Fair with books supplied by The Children’s Bookshop in Kilbirnie and finally our Book Character

Dress Up Day on Friday 7th. We will, I’m sure, see some fantastic costumes on the day. Try and get along to

support the Dress Up Parade which starts shortly after 9.00 am on the bottom courts.

Election Day Please note the Rose Street Hall is being used as a voting site for the General Election on September 19th from

9.00 am – 7.00 pm. It will also be open on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September 10.00 am – 4.00 pm.

“Sallybration Event” Saturday 5th September 4.00 – 7.00 pm Celebrating Sally’s 45 years at Wadestown School. Please note this event which was postponed earlier in the

year due to Covid. Tickets and further information can be sourced from

www.facebook.com/sallybration2020 or @sallybration2020 www.instagram.com/sallybration2020 or

@sallybration2020 Email: sallybration@wadestown.school.nz

RSVP by 21 August 2020

2020 Term 3 Dates Thursday 23 July Yr 8 Toastmasters Graduation in the Hall. 7.00 - 9.00 pm

Friday 24 July Yr 7 & 8 Trip to Carter Observatory

Monday 27 July Western Zone Cross Country

Tuesday 28 July Yr 7 & 8 Technology at Karori West School

Tuesday 28 July Yr 3 & 4 Trip to ASB Sports Centre

Thursday 30 July Star Gazing Evening, 6.00 – 8.00 pm (approx.)

Saturday 1 August PTA Fundraiser – PPP Fancy Dress Function

Monday – Friday 3 – 7 August Book Week

Tuesday 4 August Yr 7 & 8 Technology at Karori West School

Tuesday 4 August Yr 3 & 4 Trip to ASB Sports Centre

Tuesday 4 August Postponement date 1: Western Zone Cross Country

Wednesday 5 August Postponement date 2: Western Zone Cross Country

Wednesday 5 August Board of Trustees Meeting, Rose Street staff room 7.00 pm

Friday 7 August Book Week - Dress Up Day

Tuesday 11 August 7 & 8 Technology at Karori West School

Thursday 13 August School Yr 7 & 8 Science Fair

Tuesday 18 August Yr 7 & 8 Technology at Karori West School

Thursday 20 August Inter Zone Cross Country at Karori Park

Tuesday 25 August Postponement date: Inter Zone Cross Country at Karori Park

Thursday – Friday 3 – 4 September

School Concert, Pipitea Marae, Thorndon Quay

Saturday 5 September Sallybration Event 4.00 – 7.00 pm

Friday 11 September Science Roadshow Trip: Yr 7 & 8 9.30 – 10.50 am / Yr 5 & 6 10.35 – 11.55 am

Saturday – Sunday 12 – 13 September

School hall as voting site 10.00 am – 4.00 pm

Wednesday 16 September Board of Trustees Meeting, Rose Street staff room 7.00 pm

Saturday 19th September School hall as voting site on Election Day 9.00 am – 7.00 pm

Friday 25 September Last Day of Term 3 – Teacher Only Day

Monday 12 October First Day of Term 4. School begins at 8.55 am

Tuesday – Friday 27 – 30 October Yr 5 & 6 Camp at El Rancho

Tuesday – Wednesday 20 – 21 October

School Photos - over 2 days

Monday 9 November Teacher Only Day

Tuesday 15 December Last Day of Term 4. School closes around mid-day.

Regards

Ian Hastie Acting Principal

Post Pandemic

Party(PPP)

Phenomenal Participation Predicted (PPP)

Perfect Party Place (PPP)

Personable Passionate People (PPP)

When: Saturday 1st August from 7.30pm to midnight

Where: Wilton Bowling Club

Theme: The Letter P

Prizes: For the best dressed and best hairstyles

Tickets are on Sale, (limited to 150) so be in quick to make sure you don’t miss out! Purchase your tickets by

emailing PTAwadestownschool@gmail.com and deposit $50/head into the PTA bank account 12-3140-

0348889-00 with your child’s name, room number and “PPP” as the reference. If you prefer to pay by cash

please enclose in a clearly marked envelope and place in the box at the Rose Street office.

This is a Wadestown community event, therefore we encourage you to invite friends who have been part of

Wadestown School in the past, or those who are keen to be part of a Great Night Out!

If partygoers do not have children at Wadestown School, they need to state their name in the email so that we

can note their details against the ticket number on the return email. Tickets will be issued via email during the

fortnight leading into the event and will be your payment invoice.

A Huge Thanks to our Major Sponsor Jane Higgie at Tommy’s Real Estate, as well as the following secondary

sponsors- Wall St Designs, Money Box, Thorndon New World, The Shepherd’s Arms Hotel, Zeal Hair Studio, Solid

Technology Systems, Kauri Lodge, Panhead, Danger Danger, Counterculture Board Game Café & Bar, Victoria

Smith Designs.

The wonderful support from all of our sponsors is greatly appreciated.

Spread the word far and wide. The more the merrier!

Community Notices Disclaimer: Please note that the inclusion of these notices does not necessarily imply endorsement by Wadestown School.

PIANO LESSONS AT WADESTOWN SCHOOL

Our individual lessons are held after school in the

music room.

The Wellington Music Academy has been providing music

lessons in the Wellington region for over 25 years. Our

experienced and enthusiastic teachers will ensure all lessons are fun and appropriate for your

child's level of musical development. Please contact the Music Academy for more information and

to book a place. admin@musicacademy.co.nz

Northland Cubs, Scouts and Keas are looking for new members. Coming out of lockdown we have

an exciting programme for the rest of the year, with the opportunity to get outside and have an adventure or two. We have spaces available for Keas (age 5-7), Cubs (age 8-10) or Scouts (age 11-14). Interested in developing your leadership skills, we are looking for new leaders for keas and cubs. Full training and support are available. Like to know more? Check us out at www.facebook.com/NorthlandScouts or email Northland.Scouts@gmail.com for more information.

FOOTBALL SKILLS ***NOW ON FRIDAYS***

An 8 week football skills programme at Wests Rugby

Club Rooms on Friday's (3.30pm-4.30pm).

Head coach, has designed this programme to cover

both individual and team skills including, Game rules,

Ball control, Dribbling, Passing, Tackling, Defence,

Team work, Goalkeeping, practice and warm up drills for players and teams.

It is ideal to improve skills and confidence for the Winter Football Season.

KELLY SPORTS TERM 3 – Starts Week 2!

Kelly Sports will be back in Term 3 with their fun and exciting classes. Kelly Sports encourages

children to have fun, build confidence and to give sport a go. We believe that sport and physical

activity has so much to offer young people; it improves

fitness, develops communication skills, team work and gives them a place to channel their energy.

Play Like a Sports Hero – Side School (Yrs 0-2) – Thursday’s 3.05pm-4.05pm. Your child will learn

the fundamentals of all sports – throwing, running, jumping, striking, balance and many more. We

includes fun games & drills to build these skills.

Play Like a Sports Hero – Main School (Yrs 2-4) – Thursday’s 3.05pm-4.05pm - Come and

try Netball, Hockey, Rippa Rugby and Football (2 weeks of each sport!). It’s a great way to try new

sports, learn new skills and improve ability.

We use games & drills to teach game sense and team play.

For full details and to enrol into our programmes

visit www.kellysports.co.nz email adminwgtn@kellysports.co.nz or call 04 972 7201.

Wellington Girls’ College – Closing date for 2021 enrolments for is: Monday 27 July 2020 (next Monday)

Volunteer for the Heart Foundation at the Gazley Volkswagon Wellington

Marathon 2020 The Heart Foundation is the official charity partner for the Wellington Marathon again for 2020. As part of this

partnership we provide volunteers to work at the event, to raise money for the Heart Foundation Wellington

Branch. We would love to have you join our volunteer team for this event. For 2020 we have the following

opportunities:

Saturday 29 August: Race Registration, Gazley Volkswagon, Kent Terrace, Wellington

We will be registering all runners ahead of race day and handing out numbers. This role requires a high level

of concentration and accuracy!

Full Day: 8.30am – 6.00pm includes lunch provided

Half Day: 8.30am – 1.30pm

Half Day: 1.00pm – 6.00pm

Sunday 30 August: Event Day, Sky Stadium

Jobs are a mixture of working in the recovery area (handing out drinks/fruit etc after the finish line, general

support etc) and bag check area

Shift 1: 6.00am – 12.00pm

Shift 2: 7.00am – 1.00pm

Shift 3: 9.00am – 3.00pm

For more information and to sign up go to: https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz/get-

involved/fundraising/wellington-marathon

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Community Sports Banks are a drop off point for unused or outgrown sports gear, and

for that gear to be picked up and used by families that would otherwise not be able to afford it. Sport poverty is a growing issue within our communities with three main barriers to sport participation; subs/fees, equipment costs, and transport. The aim of the Community Sports Banks is to reduce/eliminate the cost of equipment for those in need and by this, increase sport participation and get more people active.

Your nearest Community Sports Bank is:

St Ninians Uniting Church 208 Karori Road, Karori Open Tuesday 4pm - 5.30pm Gear can also be dropped off at Karori Community Centre, 7 Beauchamp St, Karori (open Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9am-2pm, Wed 9am – 6pm). For more information, visit our facebook page: www.facebook.com/CommunitySportsBank

sKids - Cardinal McKeefry… specialises in delivering before school, after school and prog

rammes. We strive to create a fun and safe

holiday environment that our kids just love!

MSD approved, WINZ subsidies for eligible families, sibling

discounts, drop-offs to after school activities (no extra cost!).

Limited places available for term 3 and we are now taking bookings for term 4. For more information

please call Jools Da Silva on 021 0254 3249 or email: joolz@skids.co.nz

Book Fair - Ngaio Town Hall - Saturday 15 August 2020 - 9am to 4pm.

Do join us.

We would love you to come and buy books, DVDs and CDs. Children’s books are

$1, adult books are $3 ($2 each, after the first five books purchased).

All proceeds (about $14,000 last year) will go to the Blue Dragon Children's

Foundation, which helps to break the poverty cycle for Vietnam's poorest

children. This includes street kids, children with disabilities, children from rural

families living in extreme poverty, and victims of human trafficking and slavery.

If you have books, DVDs or CDs to donate, please contact Dinah Dobson, trustee,

on 475 7371 or 027 686 4554.

Blue Dragon New Zealand

www.bluedragonnz.wordpress.com