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Friday 16th April - Term 1 Ends
Term 2
Week 1
Monday 3rd May - Term 2 Begins
Monday 3rd May - PTA Morning Tea 8.45am - Hall
Friday 7th May - Mothers Day Movie
Week 2
Tuesday 11th May - UC Rippa Rugby
Wednesday 12th May - PTA Meeting 7:00pm - Staffroom
Friday 14th May - Pod 3 Assembly 2:15pm - Hall
Saturday 15th May - PTA Ski Gear Sale
Week 3
Monday 17th May - Teacher Only Day - School Closed
Monday 17th May - Nathan Wallis Parents' Evening 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday 21st May - Pink Shirt Day
Week 4
Monday 24th May - Board Meeting 5:00pm - Staffroom
Friday 28th May - Pod 1 Assembly 2:15pm - Hall
Week 5
Wednesday 2nd June - PTA Meeting 7:00pm - Staffroom
Week 6
Monday 7th June - Queens Birthday - School Closed
Thursday 10th June - WPS Swimming Comp
Friday 11th June - Pod 8 Assembly 2:15pm - Hall
IMPORTANT NOTICES
Lost Property We have a large amount of lost property in our pods and school office. Please come and claim your lost property before the end of term as we will be dropping off what is left at school to charity shops over the holiday break.
Parent Information Evening - Nathan Wallis Keep the evening of Monday 17th May free to come along and listen to Nathan Wallis, New Zealand's renowned neuroscience educator as he presents the latest brain development research, specifically targeting anxiety and trauma in children of all ages.
Nathan has been co-host of a TV series and hosted the documentary "All in the Mind" and has presented to sell-out events in New Zealand, Australia and China. Now is your opportunity to attend a presentation at the Wānaka Primary School Hall on Monday 17th May 7:30 - 9:00pm.
You won't want to miss this, so block it out on your calendar now. |
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Thank you to Genesis Thank you to Genesis Energy for our free power credit of $300.58 (incl. GST) as part of their Emirates Team New Zealand Supporter Shirt campaign. |
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Recapitation Update The Board have been continuing to work on the question of recapitation. We have been speaking with MAC as well as other schools to ensure there is a broader sense of the issue. The spatial plan which QLDC have recently undertaken is seen by the Ministry as being an important part of the information for how the education network should be designed in the Upper Clutha. With this now released in its draft form we will be looking to them to update the growth plan for our area and we will be ensuring recapitation is a part of that discussion.
We are also looking at engaging more next term to provide parents with more information about the current thinking on the issue as a large number of you responded to the survey saying you would like to know more about it. As always, if you have any questions please contact me on boardchair@wanaka.school.nz. |
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Cook Book...Count Down Is On I have just seen the most tantalising breakfast dish flash past…french toast, yum...and blueberries...even yummier. I can't wait to see all of these amazing recipes together in one book. Keep sending in those luscious recipes...3 days to go!
We are nearly at the second stage of compiling our new cook book, BITE: Mountain Munches, Lakeside Lunches and everything in between, as we will be sorting and selecting which recipes to use, and starting to plan the layout. The sponsorship to assist with the publishing of our book is well underway. We have a great team of parents working on the driving of this fundraiser. We need your recipes by Friday please, so email them in (wendyb@wanaka.school.nz) or drop them off in the box in Reception. Hopefully we will have a few healthy recipes submitted by those children with pop-up cafes in Pod 8 as well.
Festival Of Colour Festival of Colour activities are on again this week. The ballet workshop last week was amazing and to see so many children gracefully leaping into the air and landing in a ballet 'dance' was heart-warming. This week we have more children taking part in the ballet workshops and on Thursday the whole school will be entertained by the ACE Brass Band. Thanks to our Festival of Colour organiser Jo, for helping us access these great opportunities.
Next Term...Things to Know - A reminder that school finishes for the term this Friday (16th April) and term 2 starts on Monday 3rd May.
- A PTA welcome morning tea is being held on the first day back at school at 8:45 to 9:30am in the hall to welcome new families and reconnect with existing families.
- Friday 7th May our PTA have the Mothers' Day Movie Night.
- Week 1 of next term sees the first sessions of Seasons for Growth for 3 groups of children. Mandy Greer from REAP will work with our Year 3 & 4 and Year 5 & 6 groups with our very own Hannah, who trained in this last year, will be working with our Year 1 & 2 group.
- Tuesday 11th May is the Upper Clutha Rippa Rugby competition.
- Wednesday 12th May is our monthly PTA meeting.
- Saturday 15th May is the PTA Ski Sale and Car Boot Sale.
- TEACHER ONLY DAY is on Monday 17th May. School is closed for the day. Other Central Otago teachers and EC teachers will be gathering in our school hall to hear Nathan Wallis talk about trauma, anxiety and stress in children. Nathan will be presenting to parents on Monday night on the same topic. A gold coin donation at the door please.
- On Tuesday evening at 7pm Nathan will be talking about teens and the brain. This will be happening in Cromwell at the Cromwell College Auditorium. Entry once again a gold coin donation.
- Friday 21st May - is Pink Shirt Day. We invite all children to wear a pink shirt to symbolise our no bullying policy and bring a gold coin donation which will go towards the Mental Health Foundation fund.
I wish everyone a great two week holiday. This term has been packed with 'activities' and with it being an 11 week term, children and teachers are tired and need a recharge. I am off to Palmerston North to have more Granny time...and she has grown so much since I last saw her in the flesh. I have a number of videos and photos each day to remind me how gorgeous and happy she is. Such a smiley wee girl.
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Grandparents in School We are seeking Grandparent volunteers to assist children in Pod 1 and 3 in developing a range of reciprocal skills. Volunteers spend 1:1 time with a child in the school library or classroom with the support of the child's teacher. They undertake a variety of fun activities such as reading support, playing cards, games, storytelling or art enabling children to develop trusting reciprocal and responsive relationships with their ‘Grandparent volunteer’. The relationship is built on trust and respect and the time commitment is usually one hour per week during term 2 and 3. Time is negotiated with each Grandparent volunteer. If you would like to help please contact Jason at jasonc@wanaka.school.nz or phone the office on 443 7687.
There will be a meeting for all interested on Tuesday 4th May at 11am in the staffroom at WPS. |
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Garden To Table Produce For Sale - Gold Coin Donation Garlic
Silverbeet
Green Tomato Relish
Scallopini Squash
Carrots
Onions After school on Wednesday outside main office |
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Pod 8's Healthy Eating Tuck Shop Menu |
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Nathan Wallis Information Evening |
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Great Value Kindling for Sale We are selling banana boxes full of hand-picked kindling for $10 each to raise money for our girls' and boys' clubs to allow them to do their planned activities this year. Come into the office to purchase a box. Thank you for your support.
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Second Hand Uniform Supplies |
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Thank you from the PTA Thanks to those people who have put their names down to volunteer for PTA events this year. We appreciate the help. The people in charge of each of these events will be in touch. If you haven't put your name down but would like to please email Anna (Pod 8) annas@wanaka.school.nz. |
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PTA Welcome - First Day Back of Term 2 Come and join us for a cuppa and some cake from 8:45am in the Hall to welcome new families and welcome back existing families. |
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PTA Meeting There is a PTA meeting on Wednesday 12th May at 7:00pm in the Staffroom.
All welcome to attend. |
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Mother's Day Movie Tickets will be for sale for the Mothers' Day Movie Night from Monday 3rd May at the school office - more details of the movie/prices etc will be emailed out by the end of this week. |
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Library News Congratulations to Chloe Sligo who won the Wānaka Library Summer Bookmark competition. Well done Chloe. Her winning bookmark will now be one of the official bookmarks for the Wānaka Public Library. Feel free to email Melissa at any time if you have any questions. |
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Head Lice Head lice are an (unwelcome) part of life, and are easily spread between people, particularly children. The key to managing head lice is early detection: look through your child’s hair on a regular basis – nominate a certain night of the week so it becomes routine.
Use your fingers or a head lice comb, and look for little brown insects on the scalp. The eggs are almost invisible before they hatch, so by the time you spot the little white eggs on the hair shaft they are already hatched.
Do not treat your child unless you see live lice.
The best treatment is thorough combing with a head lice comb and lots of conditioner in the hair. This should be done every 2nd day for 10 days.
If you choose to use a head lice shampoo, you should still do the wet combing as described above. Shampoos do not kill eggs, and do not always kill all the live lice.
Do not use animal products on your child’s scalp. They are harmful to humans.
For more information: www.healthed.govt.nz/resources/headlice-facts. 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 |
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QLDC Library Holiday Programme |
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Autumn Dance Camp Autumn Dance Camp - school holiday programme designed for kids 5-12 years with creative flair. Packed full of dance and art workshops.
Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th April - 9am-3pm, Dance Wanaka Studios, Cliff Wilson Street. Experience not essential. More information and to register, visit www.dancewanaka.com |
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Aspiring Gym Sports Holiday Programme |
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Art Workshop in the Holidays (ages 7 - 12 yrs) |
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Inspire Holiday Programme
Join Kirsty for 3 days developing your (toolkit of) personal skills and positive well-being habits whilst enhancing your confidence gratitude and kindness in a safe space. In these sessions we will set intentions, practice meditation, learn the importance of breathing deeper and learn what makes you, YOU, and how to feel confident in your own skin! |
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Free Music Concert Showcase |
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NeuroCool Free Concert The headliner for the event is 'The Lunatics', a band of young NZ'ers all living with Tourette Syndrome who gain respite from their tics through music and performance (great name for their band !!)
The second half of the concert showcases performers from Living Options, people who have disabilities who have gained confidence through music.
Local QT favourite Mark Wilson will also perform a few songs on keyboard. (Mark has been blind since birth and as a child music gave him confidence to become a successful adult and performer.) |
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Upcycling Sewing Workshop Thanks for the support from QLDC Creative Communities Scheme and Wānaka Wastebusters to promote the skill of upcycling and sewing in our community.
There will be a Textile upcycling workshop at Wānaka Community Workshop, 15 Gordon Rd, on 18th April for making elephant plush toys out of old clothes! This is a good activity for kids 8+ with their parents if you are looking for something to do during school holidays! |
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Grandparents Day at Wānaka Recreation Centre |
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Wicked Rogaines - Criffel Station
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Festival of Sport and Recreation The Festival of Sport and Recreation (FOSAR) '21 is just around the corner - well, October 15th-17th 2021 actually!! Organising for this fantastic community event is about to begin and we'd love your help.
You don't necessarily have to be there for the weekend's festivities but if you have some time and/or some ideas to share then please come along to our first FOSAR '21 Working Group Meeting - Tuesday 20th April 6-7pm at the Wānaka Recreation Centre. Apologies or enquiries to Diana Schikker Ph 027 468 0048 or uppercluthasportscommunity@gmail.com. |
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Aspiring Gym Sports - Term 2 |
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After School Drama Enrol your child for term 2 to learn drama skills and self confidence in a fun, structured group with StagePresents Wanaka. Contact stagepresents01@gmail.com or 0278596476. |
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Kids Yoga and Mindfulness |
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All Abilities Kickball Term 2 |
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| Delicious, nutritious and popular with kids, Subway delivers school lunches every Friday. Order online at subwayexpress.co.nz by 9am. |
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