Wānaka Primary School Newsletter for Term 4 Week 4

Newsletter Term 4 Week 4

9th November 2021

IN THIS NEWSLETTER

IMPORTANT DATES

Term 4
Week 4
Swimming - Rms 2, 3 and 4
Sunday 14th November - Pantomime Practice 1-4pm - School Hall
(information below in Curriculum Comment)
Week 5
Swimming - Rms 1 and 5
Monday 15th November - Board Meeting 5.00pm - Staffroom
Week 6
Scholastic Book Fair - proceeds provide funding for new library books
Wednesday 24th November - CO Triathlon (if at Level 1)
Week 7
Wednesday 1st December - CO Orienteering
Week 8
Monday 6th December - Board Meeting 5:00pm - Staffroom
Monday 6th December - Students Reporting to Parents
Tuesday 7th December - Pantomime - Dress Rehearsal 1:00pm
Tuesday 7th December - Students Reporting to Parents
Wednesday 8th December - Pantomime Performance 1:00pm
Wednesday 8th December - Students Reporting to Parents
Thursday 9th December - Pantomime Performance 6:00pm
Friday 10th December - Reports sent home via Portal
Week 9
Tuesday 14th December - Year 6 Graduation 1:00pm
Wednesday 15th December - Last Day of School for 2021
Term 1 2022
Week 1
Wednesday 2nd February - First Day of Term 1 2022

IMPORTANT NOTICES

School Photos

School photo proofs will be coming home over the next couple of days. If you wish to place an order, please follow the instructions on the enclosed order envelope.

Orders close on Monday 22nd November at 3pm.

Leaving Wānaka Primary School

If your family is leaving Wānaka Primary School at the end of the year and you have not advised the office, can you please do so as soon as possible as we will begin the process of 2022 class placements soon.

If your Year 6 child is not attending Mount Aspiring College next year please advise us of their new school.

BOARD BUZZ

Recapitation Update

I know many of you are aware of the conversation we have been having around bringing the year 7 and 8 back into primary schools in the Upper Clutha. The Board have been continuing to press the Ministry on this issue and last term we had a meeting with all schools and the Ministry. The conversation also included growth plans for the area and how we can continue to provide for our children. There has been a commitment from the Ministry to consult on the issue of recapitation but they do not see it happening for another year or two. We do not think this is acceptable so will keep putting pressure on to bring this forward. The Board have raised this issue and its handling to the highest levels of the Ministry to keep presenting the view of the community.

Until this happens though we are required to keep working within the current structure. The Board is aware of some of the issues around anxiety and transition to high school but the best course of action for parents is to communicate with MAC and ensure they are aware of any concerns and can plan to alleviate those challenges.

I wish we had more news but please be assured, we are continuing to work on it.

CURRICULUM COMMENT

Panto Practice for all on Sunday 14th November

School life has been so busy we are going to have a couple of weekend practices to start to pull our panto together. We are asking for all panto actors to come from 1pm to 4pm this coming Sunday if they can make it. We will practice in the hall. Please send children along with snacks and a bottle of water. We will have at least one more practice in the upcoming weekends.

Year 6s are busy with camp activities all week

Yesterday the Year 6s headed off for a great day at Te Kakano and Barn Pinch Farm. They were congratulated on their excellent behaviour during these visits which was very nice to hear. On Thursday and Friday they are off for lots of outdoor activities and a night camping at Glendhu Bay.

Thanks to the wonderful Year 6 teachers, under the leadership of Anna and Kath who have put a lot of time, effort and energy into planning these days for our Year 6s after being denied their Dunedin camp because of level 2 restrictions. This whole process has involved so much extra from you - thanks on behalf of all the students, staff and parents.

Swimming

Rooms 2, 3 and 4 are swimming this week, with Rooms 1 and 5 swimming next week. They are being transported to swimming in our school vans.

Cricket

The last day for cricket coaching is today with the middle and senior school. Our children are fortunate in that this coaching is delivered by Sam from Otago Country Cricket. Thanks to Hannah for her tireless organisation of such events.

Paralympics

Our PALs, some Y5s and Room 19 are heading to the Recreation Centre next Monday 15th to help with a paralympics competition organised by The Halberg Trust. The day sounds lots of fun for our students and they will report back in the next newsletter to tell us about the sports they played.

End of Year Events - PHEW! The countdown is on

22nd November -Book Fair all week
24th November - CO triathlon
7th December - Dress Rehearsal of Panto 1pm
8th December - Matinee Performance of the Panto
(we are considering options as we may still be in level 2)
9th December - Evening Performance of the Panto
(we are considering options as we may still be in level 2)
10th December - Reports are sent home online
14th December - Year 6 graduation assembly
(we are considering options as we may still be in level 2)
15th December - The last day of school for the year - school finishes at 3pm

SCHOOL NOTICES

Pod 4 Camp

Thank you so much to all the parent helpers at camp. We know it is a big commitment at this busy time of the year. The weather was amazing and the kids enjoyed being in the outdoors and camping with their peers. Also, thank you for all the lovely baking and fruit.

Thanks again
Pod 4 Teachers

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: 'We admit our mistakes and tell the truth'.

PTA NOTICES

Bite - Cookbook for Sale

Please click here to order a copy or pop in to the school office.

LIBRARY NEWS

Library News

Click here to view our wonderful Library Webapp.

Feel free to email Melissa at any time if you have any questions.

Scholastic Book Fair

Two Weeks To Go...

Save the date: Monday 22 November - Friday 26th November

This is a great opportunity to buy Christmas presents and all the
proceeds go into our school literacy.

Our school is in the top 5 schools for the highest sales in NZ.

The fair will be in the school library before school and after school
for the entire 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

Vocal Lessons in Hāwea

Local singer/songwriter and performer Anna van Riel is excited to offer vocal lessons in Hāwea.

During your growth the key focus will be on the mechanics of the voice and getting the best out of your whole vocal instrument.

Whether your goal is to perform or to just sing for your own joy I would love to work with you.

All ages welcome!

Phone or email Anna to book your spot: 0273679940 | anna@annavanriel.com

Summer Reading Challenge

Coeliac Kids Club Event

Otago Regional Council Land and Water Regional Plan

Otago Regional Council is developing a new Land and Water Regional Plan including rules and regulations for land and water use in your area and they would love your input.

They will be in:

Frankton on Wednesday 17 November at the Queenstown Events Centre
Wanaka on Thursday 18 November at the Lake Wanaka Centre

Meeting times: 12:30-2pm or 7-8:30pm. Drop-in before or between the meetings to chat with them.

For more details and background information go to: www.orc.govt.nz/UpperLakes
NB: Please do not attend these meetings if you have cold or flu symptoms or waiting for the results of a COVID-19 test.

Seasons For Growth Parent Program

Tri Wanaka 2022 Swim / Run Series

Thank you to our Sport and Rec Volunteers

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

Wānaka Primary School

7 Ironside Drive

Wānaka, Otago 9350

New Zealand

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