Wānaka Primary School Newsletter for Term 3  Week 6
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Newsletter Term 3  Week 6
22nd August 2023

IN THIS NEWSLETTER

IMPORTANT DATES

 
Term 3
Week 6
Wednesday 23rd August -  Year 6 Camp Info Parent Evening 5:30 - 6pm - Rm 25
Thursday 24th August - Day 3 EOTC / Snow Sports Programme
Week 7
Monday 28th August - Tribe Afternoon - Fathers Day Activities
Tuesday 29th August - WPS Cross Country (timetable below)
Thursday 31st August - Day 4 EOTC / Snow Sports Programme
Friday 1st September - Fathers Day Breakfast
Friday 1st September - Pod 8 Assembly - 2.15pm - Hall
Week 8
Monday 4th September - Board of Trustees Meeting - 5pm - Staffroom
Tuesday 5th September - UC Cross Country
Wednesday 6th September - Bob Bickerton Musical Performance 
Thursday 7th September -  Day 5 EOTC / Snow Sports Programme
Friday 8th September - Save our 'Mohua' Dress Up Day
Week 9
Pod 6 Swimming Week
Year 6 Camp Week
Thursday 14th September - COPSSA Cross Country
Thursday 14th September - EOTC / Snow Sports Programme Weather Day
Week 10
Pod 1 Swimming Week
Wednesday 20th September - Creatives Project Exhibition - 1.30-3.00pm
Friday 22nd September - Last Day of Term
 

IMPORTANT NOTICES

 

Found - please collect from the office.

Fathers Day Breakfast

Spring Seed Fundraiser

Kings Seeds Fundraiser for Garden to Table

Kings Seeds are giving Wānaka Primary School the opportunity to fundraise through the sale of seeds - flowers, organics, seeds for sprouting, herbs and vegetables.  The order form is attached (it is quite substantial - a hard copy was sent home with students yesterday).  Your completed orders need to be returned to the School Office by Friday 1st September.  Thanks for supporting this Garden to Table fundraiser.
CURRICULUM COMMENT

Mid Term Update

I cannot believe it is over halfway through the term already.  A warm welcome to the 5 new entrants who started in Ben's class in Pod 2 yesterday.  

Our last EOTC Snow Sports and School Based day was fabulous, helped of course by the gorgeous weather.  Check out these photos:
 


 

Year 6 School Camp

This is taking place in Week 9, from Monday 11th to Friday 15th September with our Year 6 students travelling to Dunedin to participate in a variety of learning opportunities outside of Wānaka.  

We also have the Upper Clutha Kapahaka group, which has 23 of our Year 5 and 6 students involved during camp week and also there is the COPPSA Cross Country.  We are communicating directly with the Year 6 students who are taking part in the events as well as camp.  What busy senior students we have.
 

Tribe Afternoon and Fathers Day Breakfast

Our next Tribe Afternoon is planned for Monday 28th August with a FATHERS DAY theme.  Please come dressed in Tribe colours.

The PTA Fathers Day Breakfast is taking place next Friday 1st September beginning at 8am.  Breakie Tickets are available at the school office.  

POD 8 Assembly is Friday 1st September.  Everyone is welcome to come along to hear about Pod 8s learning.
 

Strategic Direction Survey

The Board will be considering the trends and patterns at their next Board meeting to start working on priorities for the next 2-3 years.  

Please click on the questions below to see the responses:
Question 4 - What can we do at school to better support your child's/children's learning?
Question 5 - What do you love about our school?
Question 6 - What would you improve/change about our school?
SCHOOL NOTICES

Sistema Klip It - For Sale



All funds going to support Wānaka Primary School's Garden to Table.

An Evening of Space and Matariki

Last month, one of our teachers and her family had the privilege of going to Hawea for an evening of space and Matariki.  What a special event!  The evening was spent at the stunning Lake Hawea Station.  The families had nibbles and drinks (excellent wine for the adults!) whilst they listened to Richie Lamming's informative presentation of all things space and Darren Rewi's beautiful Matariki stories.  A real night to be cherished.

Thank You for your Support for the NZ Disaster Fund

School Camps 2023

 

Confirmed Costs for Year 5 & 6 Camps



Payment details:

Online to Wānaka Primary School Account No:  02-0673-0023784-001

OR

Eftpos / cash at the office

If there are challenges that would make payment for camps difficult, please come in and see, ring or email Wendy (wendyb@wanaka.school.nz) or Lucy (office@wanaka.school.nz) as soon as possible.

Payment can be made in instalments.

More information will follow about each individual camp.
Please regularly check your emails.
PB4L SCHOOL-WIDE GOAL

Positive Behaviour For Learning - PB4L

PB4L School-Wide looks at behaviour and learning from a whole-of-school as well as an individual child perspective.  The framework is based on international evidence and is helping New Zealand schools build a culture where positive behaviour and learning is a way of life.

Each fortnight we focus on a school wide goal to encourage positive behaviours.  The current goal is:  'Older students help and are role models to younger students'.
SPORT NOTICES

WPS Cross Country - Tuesday 29th August

Below are the approximate start times for the races.  
Parents are welcome to attend and support the children, but will need to watch the runners from designated areas.  This is because the race course crosses the field in different directions. The start/finish line is on the school field.

9.45am Year 6 Boys       

9.50am Year 6 Girls   

10.10am Year 5 Boys       

10.15am Year 5 Girls     

11.05am Year 4 Boys  

11.10am Year 4 Girls   

11.35am Year 3 Boys  

11.40am Year 3 Girls     

12.00pm Year 2 Boys   

12.05pm Year 2 Girls   

12.25pm Year 0-1 Boys 

12.30pm Year 0-1 Girls   

Children will need:

  • Suitable shoes and shorts/leggings to run in

  • A drink bottle of water

  • A smile and positive attitude

Students are encouraged to wear running clothes in their tribe colours.

The top ten finishers from the year five and six races will qualify for the Upper Clutha event being held the following week on Tuesday 5th September.
LIBRARY NEWS

Library News

 
Click the image below to view our wonderful Library Webapp.
 
 
Feel free to email Melissa at any time if you have any questions.
 

Digital and Audio Resources

Borrow box is an amazing resource which you can have free access to for digital reading and audio resources for your children.  Click on the image below to look at the amazing range.  You need a QLDC library membership (which is free) to borrow. 
 

 

Scholastic Loop

The latest Scholastic NZ Brochure is available from classrooms.  If you wish to place an order, please follow the instructions on the inside back cover using Option 1 – Credit Card / LOOP.  No cash / orders are accepted at school. 

If your order is a gift, please tick the ‘GIFT’ option, otherwise all orders are handed out to the children. 

Orders will close at 3pm on Monday 4th September at 9.00am.

 

Quote of the Week

 
HEALTH SNIPPETS

Contact for our local Public Health Nurse

Pip McLean is our local Public Health Nurse - should you wish to get in contact with Pip her contact details are: 03 440 4309 or 0272 839 395 or email Pip.McLean@southerndhb.govt.nz
COMMUNITY NOTICES

Kahu Youth Trust Fundraising for Inclusivity Programmes


The Kahu Youth Trust are running a home baking stall as a fundraising venture for inclusivity programmes within our community.  

Donations can be dropped to the Stonewood Homes Show Home at 14 Campbell Road, Alpine Estate between 12.00 - 3pm on Saturday 9th September or directly to the stall (just inside the Ardmore Street road entrance to the left side of the Lake Wanaka Centre) from 2.00 - 3.30pm on Saturday 9th September.

Please contact Hayley for more information: 027 383 3024.

Mindful Parenting Course

Please click here to book or scan the QR code on the poster.

Winter Games NZ - Opening Celebration

 

Gifted Awareness Information Evening

Wednesday 30th August

Hawea-Wanaka Pony Club Fundraiser

Wanaka Swim Club Have-A-Go Event

 

2023 Upper Clutha Schools – Ski & Snowboard Race

Tuesday 19th SEPTEMBER (postponement day Wednesday 20th)
 
Registrations for this event are open NOW!
Close STRICTLY THURSDAY 14th Sep - 4pm
(NO late registrations can be accepted)

Any queries please contact the Race Coordinator: Robyn Millar ucssevent@gmail.com or 0275 766 966
This event is brought to you by Wanaka Snowsports Club & Cardrona Alpine Resort & Mike Greer Homes

Community Kai

Community Support Fund
HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES

Kahu Youth Spring Holiday Programme
Delicious, nutritious and popular with kids, Subway delivers school lunches every Friday.  Order online at subwayexpress.co.nz by 9am.
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