wadestown school community newsletter no 8
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WADESTOWN SCHOOL
Community Newsletter No 8
Principal: Amanda Frater Website: www.wadestown.school.nz Thursday 20 May 2021
Kia ora koutou Wadestown School whānau,
Yesterday our Year 3-8 students participated in our annual Wadestown School Cross Country. This was my first
experience of this school event but once again, I came away deeply impressed with our students, staff and
parent community. This occasion was another demonstration of how well our school and community come
together to support our students.
Every student completed the cross-country race and in doing so, achieved a self-selected goal. I am certain that
each child pushed themselves to reach their ‘personal best’. And regardless of whether this meant coming first,
last or somewhere in between, everyone gave it their all.
Our Year 8 Leaders were outstanding in their leadership; many of whom were given their first school-wide
responsibility for the year. Their professionalism, respect and support of others demonstrated the strength of
our Year 8 students this year.
I observed not only the large smiles on the faces of our place winners as they stood on the podium, but also the
encouragement and sportsmanship that these students extended to one another.
Key to yesterday’s success was the Leadership and organisation of Cathrine Wilkinson. It was Cathrine’s
organisation and oversight of the event that ensured the day was the success that it was.
In the upcoming fortnight, there will be further opportunities for us to come together as a school and celebrate
what it means to be part of the Wadestown School whānau. Tomorrow the school will be awash in pink and the
following week, brings our beloved Wadestown School Book Week, which concludes with the PTA Fundraising
Event.
Ngā mihi,
Amanda Frater
Principal / Tumuaki
Draft Strategic Plan Community Consultation - Phase 2 On Monday you were emailed a link to a google doc that provides you with an opportunity to feedback on the
Draft Strategic Plan. This is our final phase of Community Consultation. This Draft Strategic Plan was developed
from the feedback that was received in the first phase of Community and Staff Consultation.
The Draft Plan contains a new school vision and 4 associated values. It also contains 6 strategic goals that give
the school our strategic direction. Within the link, you will find a copy of the Draft Plan (included as a pdf). You
will need to open this document to be able to answer the survey. I encourage you to take some time to read
through the draft plan and to provide your thoughts and perspectives.
Thank you to those of you who have already answered this survey.
Whānau Meeting – Tonight 5.30 pm in the Rose St Staff Room Please join us this evening for tonight’s hui. As part of the hui, there will be an opportunity for whānau to
discuss in person the Draft Strategic Plan for 2021 - 2023; with a particular emphasis on our Māori students.
Kai will be provided, and we extend a warm welcome to all whānau.
PINK SHIRT DAY - FRIDAY 21 MAY 2021 (TOMORROW)
Tomorrow, staff and students are invited to come to school dressed in as much pink as they can source. This is
to acknowledge and support the work of the Mental Health foundation as they work to promote bully-free
schools and workplaces.
A sincere thank you to Cathrine Wilkinson, Robyn Grover and the 2021 Fundraising Team for making this event
possible. Spot prizes will be awarded to those students who are wearing the most pink! Please bring a gold coin
to support this worthwhile cause.
Karakia The following karakia is used by the Board, teachers and students. I have included it for families to practice at
home. Ask your child to teach you how to pronounce this if it is unknown to you:
Nature Garden The Nature Garden has now been completed and is open to students. It is a beautiful, quiet area of the school.
On duty the other day, I enjoyed watching the students climbing and exploring this latest play area.
A big thank you to Aspen Gardening for their work on this space.
Mother’s Day Competition I received some wonderful entries into our Mother’s Day Competition.
The Weld Street students took the lead on this competition and I am looking forward to celebrating with them
at their next Assembly in Week 5. At this assembly I will present the winning entry with a prize for them to enjoy
with their mother.
Here is what some of our students did for their Mothers on Mother’s Day.
Callum’s mother was treated to a special breakfast in bed that he based on a handwritten menu.
Breakfast was delivered on a wooden tray complete with a cup of tea, mango yoghurt, fresh fruit,
and a lovely piece of art.
Jude’s mother was given an attractive handmade fimo ring holder.
Sophia took her mother’s breakfast order and then presented her with homemade waffles and a
hot drink on a tray.
Harry presented his mother with a lovely, homemade bracelet.
Hudson sent me a photo that showed him doing the vacuuming on Mother’s Day.
Greta’s mother was treated to a throne because she is the Queen of their house.
Alexia and Sylvie created a beauty salon at their house and treated their mum to a lovely day of
pampering that included a foot massage and the girls doing her make-up.
Annabelle treated her mother to an ice cream sundae as part of their Mother’s Day family dinner.
Students’ Corner: Competition Time
In celebration of Book Week, I want you to take a photo of you reading your favourite book. Get creative with
your photos by reading your favourite book in an interesting place around your house!
Email your photos to: [email protected] with your name, room number and a sentence that
explains why the book you are reading are is your favourite.
Return this to me by 3:30pm on Friday 28 May (the end of Book Week)
New Student Leaders The Kōtari House leaders were left off the Year 8 Student Leadership appointments last newsletter. Apologies
For this oversight.
House Leaders - (Kōtare) Peta Freeman
Joe Hopkinson
Isla Lees
Amelia Shrapnell
Book Week 24 - 28 May Next week is our annual Book Week celebration with an exciting range of literary-themed activities.
Competitions – Competition entries are due by Thursday 27 May and the winners will each receive a $10 Book
Fair voucher:
Shelfies (Years 1-8) – A photo of students reading a book in a quirky position or location. Email the photo
Bookmarks (Year 1) – Design a bookmark with a slogan or picture that promotes reading.
Book covers (Years 2-4) – Design a new book cover for a favourite book.
Six-word book riddles (Years 3-8) – Using only six words write a clue for a well-known book.
Book posters (Years 5-8) – Design an A2 size poster promoting a book, series or author (up to 3 students
can work on this together).
Lunchtime Quizzes – There will be a lunchtime quiz for each of the Year 1-4 age groups with Book Fair vouchers
as prizes.
Super-Swap-Switcheroo – From 1.30 - 2.00pm on Tuesday 25 May teachers at Rose St will swap classes to read
and talk about some of their favourite books.
Parents Reading to Year 1-4 Classes – Parents have been invited to come in to read a favourite picture book to
their child’s class during the final 15 minutes of the school day. Teachers will be in contact with parents who
have offered to participate in this way.
Book Fair – This year our books are being supplied by Scholastic. The Book Fair will be open from 3.00-4.00pm each day in Room 7 at the Rose St site. We will have an EFTPOS machine and also accept cash. A big thank you to those parents who have offered to help record sales!
Visiting Author Philippa Werry has written a huge range of children’s books – picture books, chapter books,
non-fiction books and over 100 contributions to School Journals. She is also a former student of Wadestown
School! Philippa will be with us on Thursday 27 May and will share her experience with all of the students during
the day.
Lit Quiz for Years 5-8 – Students will be divided into teams of 4-5 students to work together in answering book-
related questions like in a pub quiz. The Year 5-6 quiz will be held on Wednesday at 11am and the Year 7-8 quiz
will be held on Friday at 11am. Again, there will be $10 Book Fair vouchers as prizes.
Book Character Dress-up Parades – On Friday 28 May everyone is encouraged to come to school dressed up as a book character. The Weld St parade will be held in Room 2 at 9.00am and the Rose St parade will be held on the bottom courts at 9.30am (if wet then in the hall). Parents are very welcome to come and enjoy either parade.
NZ Playhouse Performance of Rumpelstiltskin – To round off our Book Week we will be treated to a performance of Rumpelstiltskin in the hall at Rose St on Friday at 2.00 pm. So, Weld St students will need to be collected from Rose St today.
Only 8 days to go
Tickets are selling fast
don’t miss out!
Wadestown School Fundraiser Party
When: Saturday 29th May from 7.30pm to midnight
Where: Wilton Bowling Club
Theme: 70’s
Prizes: For the best dressed and best hairstyles
Please purchase your tickets now! For the “Social Event of the Year”
Limited to 150 people, so be in quick to make sure you don’t miss out!
Purchase your tickets by emailing [email protected] and deposit $50 per head into
the
Wadestown PTA bank account 12-3140-0348889-00.
• Please state your first and last name as well as your child’s name, room number and “70’s” as the reference.
• If you prefer to pay by cash please enclose in a clearly marked envelope and place it in the letter box at the Rose Street office.
This is a Wadestown community event. 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 full 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 week 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, Iron
Horse, Counterculture Board Game Café & Bar, Wadestown Skin & Beauty, Victoria Smith Designs,
Michelle Jacobson Photography.
The wonderful support from all of our sponsors is greatly appreciated.
Organising Committee, Wadestown PTA
2021 Term Dates Please note some of these dates in Term 2 could easily change so they are not set in concrete
Friday, 21 May Pink Shirt Day, Fundraiser Friday, 21 May Pohutukawa Trip to Otari Bush:
Rms 1 & 3: 9.00 – 12.00 pm Rm 0: 11.30 – 2.30 pm Monday – Friday,
24 – 28 May Book Week – see information above for details
Monday – Friday, 24 – 28 May
Book Fair – Open Daily in Room 7, 3.00 – 4.00 pm
Monday, 24 May Rata Trip to ASB Sports Centre Wednesday, 26 May Yr 8 Girls: WGC Information Zoom session for parents, 7.00 pm
Friday, 28 May Book Character Dress Up Day. Parents are welcome Parades: 9.00 am Weld St Room 2 and 9.30 am Rose St bottom courts (if raining in the Hall)
Friday, 28 May NZ Playhouse performs Rumpelstiltskin at 2.00 pm – Rose and Weld Street Students will leave from Rose Street today.
Saturday, 29 May PTA Parents Fundraising: “70s Party” see advert above Monday, 31 May Rata Trip to ASB Sports Centre Tuesday, 1 June Western Zone Cross Country Yr 4 - 8 Thursday, 3 June Postponement Date: Western Zone Cross Country Yr 4 - 8 Thursday, 3 June School Community Newsletter is published
Friday, 4 June NZEI Teacher Only Day prior to Queen’s Birthday Monday, 7 June Queen’s Birthday – School Closed
Thursday, 10 June Wadestown School Swimming Sports, Yr 4 – 8, @ WRAC
Thursday, 10 June Yr 8 Girls: WGC Information Zoom session for parents, 7.00 pm Friday, 11 June Whakatau for new students and families to Weld Street.
Monday – Friday, 14 – 18 June
Life Education Caravan is on site at Rose Street
Tuesday, 15 June Inter Zone Cross Country, Yr 4 – 8 Wednesday,
16 June Pre-Enrolment Information Morning, Weld Street
Tuesday, 22 June Western Zone Swimming Sports at WRAC Friday, 25 June Weld Street Cross Country Race Thursday, 1 July School Community Newsletter is published
Friday, 2 July Matariki Celebration Day Friday, 2 July Mid-year Student Reports go home
Tuesday & Thursday, 6 & 8 July
Parent Teacher Conferences – Save the Dates
Tuesday, 6 July Regional Cross County @ Harcourt Park Thursday, 8 July Postponement date: Regional Cross County @ Harcourt Park
Friday, 9 July Last day of Term Two
Car Key Found: Last week a car key was found in the gutter near the 5-minute parking area on
Mairangi Road. If you have lost your car key, please pop into the office to see if it is yours ph: 472
4779.
Community Notices Disclaimer: Please note that the inclusion of these notices does not necessarily imply endorsement by Wadestown School.
Wellington Harriers - Children's Cross Country
The Wellington Harriers club days are Saturdays, we meet at Wellington Harrier Clubrooms on Alexandra Road, Mount Victoria, at 2.00 pm. New members are welcome, we have social and competitive memberships. We have Saturday club runs, mid-week training, club races and there is an interclub competition. We also assist with training for primary/intermediate age children competing in the school's cross-country competition. Our coaches are qualified, and Athletics NZ accredited. For more information please contact: Julie Richards email : [email protected] Phone : 021 295 9026
Northland Scout Group – Information and Sign-up Night
Want to find out more about scouting? Wondering about becoming a Kea (age 5-7), Cub (age 8-10) or Scout (age 11-14)? Looking for an opportunity to build your skills as a leader? Check us out at www.facebook.com/NorthlandScouts or email [email protected] for more information.
Montessori at Otari Preschool and Playgroup
…warmly invite interested families to our Open Day on Saturday 19th June, 10am – 12 noon, at
the Preschool (166 Wilton Road).
If you know of anybody else who may be interested in our Playgroup and/or Preschool and
would find the Open Day of interest, please let them know about this opportunity. For more
information phone 475 9688 or email [email protected]
Blue Dragon Book Fair at Ngaio Town Hall
Saturday 29 May 9am to 4pm AND Sunday 30 May 9am to 1pm.
You are invited to come and buy books, puzzles/games, DVDs and CDs. Children’s books are $1 each. Other books are $3 (and
$2 each, after the first five books purchased).
If you feel it's not long since we had our last book fair, in November, you'd be right. However, this is the time of year that
works well for a number of reasons, and last year was - please - just an aberration in that we had to postpone twice.
If you have books to donate, please be in touch. We are particularly happy to have more children’s books. All proceeds -
over $16,000 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.
Dinah Dobson, trustee (027 686 4554) Blue Dragon New Zealand, www.bluedragonnz.wordpress.com
