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Week 8
Thursday 24th June - Tribe Day
Friday 25th June - Pod 7 Assembly 2:15pm - Hall
Friday 25th June - Reports sent home via portal
Week 9
Tuesday 29th June - Upper Clutha Swimming
Wednesday 30th June - In Class Reporting Sessions
11:00am - 12:30pm or 1:30pm - 3:00pm or 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday 1st July - Matariki Celebration for Pod 3 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday 1st July - School Closing at 12:30pm
Week 10
Tuesday 6th July - Parent Teacher Interviews 3:20pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday 7th July - Parent Teacher Interviews 3:20pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday 7th July - PTA Meeting 7:00pm - Staffroom
Thursday 8th July - Central Otago Swimming
Friday 9th July - Pod 5 Assembly 2:15pm - Hall
Friday 9th July - Last Day of Term 2
Term 3
Week 1
Monday 26th July - First Day of Term 3
Friday 30th July - Red Nose Mufti Day
Week 3
Thursday 12th August - First Snow / EOTC Day
IMPORTANT NOTICES
Tribe Day - This Thursday
We will be having a tribe day this THURSDAY (24th June) for National Volunteer Week. Our fabulous team of tribe leaders will be helping the children with a variety of activities aimed at helping others and our environment. Please come dressed in your tribe colours!
Mid Year Reporting This Friday 25th June student written reports will be uploaded to the Edge Caregiver Portal for you to access. We will inform you once this has been completed by email. To access this please visit: EDGE PARENT PORTAL
If you are having trouble logging in please email Jason - jasonc@wanaka.school.nz for assistance.
Next Wednesday 30th June we invite parents along to join their children in the In Class Reporting Sessions (either 11am-12.30pm or 1.30-3pm or 5-6pm) where children will share evidence, workbooks, assessments and tell you about their own progress and achievement over the second half of this year.
The third and final part of the reporting is to make contact for an interview with the teacher if you feel you need further information or have a question to ask.
Parent Interviews - Tuesday 6th July 3:20 - 5:00pm
- Wednesday 7th July 3:20 - 5:00pm
- Thursday 8th July 3:20 - 5:00pm (Rooms 14 and 15 only)
Please note: Rooms 2, 5 and 20 will now all organise their own interviews at a later date.
Please go to the School Interviews website www.schoolinterviews.co.nz and enter our school code - y2a2d - to book a time to meet with your child's teacher. Our Literacy and Numeracy Specialist Teachers - Marg Grieve and Emma Stewart are also available on Tuesday and Wednesday.
If you do not have access to a computer, or you wish an interview to be placed for you, please contact Katrina.
Many parents commented in our reporting feedback that they did not need to attend all 3 reporting sessions so don't feel obliged to book time with the teacher if you feel well informed about your child's learning and achievements. |
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School Closing at 12:30pm on Thursday 1st July On Thursday 1st July, the NZEI are holding a Paid Union Meeting (PUM) for teachers starting at 1pm. This PUM is an opportunity for teachers to discuss upcoming contract negotiations. As all but one of our teachers is an NZEI member, and this is a paid union meeting during the school day, we will be closing the school for instruction. We are asking parents to pick their children up early - 12:30pm. Buses will be cancelled. We will be able to provide minimal supervision for children who cannot be collected early - and it would be first in first served. If you require your child to be supervised at school please contact the office no later than Monday 28th June. I know this is inconvenient but this meeting is very important to continuing to improve the working conditions of teachers, which also means an improvement in the learning conditions for our students (e.g. class size and staffing provision for extra programmes) in our primary schools. |
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Special Thoughts Our thoughts are with Wendy and her family this week as they come together to celebrate her dad's life. Unfortunately, he passed last week and Wendy is with her family in Christchurch as they say goodbye to their much-loved father, grandfather and friend. We wish them all the best during this difficult time. |
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2021 Snow Sports / EOTC Programme Please note all entries to the Snow Programme must be paid and registered by Friday 9th July. Please visit the school website for information on these options. LINK HERE.
The details of the School Based EOTC programme will be sent out soon. |
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Kapa Haka at Matariki On Saturday 19th June our amazing Senior Kapa Haka group represented Wānaka Primary School with pride at the Wānaka Matariki celebrations, organised by Kahu Youth. The crisp, clear day provided an ideal atmosphere for kapa haka performances, workshops, kai stalls, dances, firework displays and other festivities. |
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Red Nose Mufti Day - Friday 30th July On Friday 30th July (the first Friday of term 3), we’re holding a Red Nose Day mufti day. The theme is RED, so incorporate the colour any way you like. You could dress in red from top to toe, wear something with a splash of red, or add a little red accessory, bring a red packed lunch etc.  Please bring a gold coin donation to show your support. |
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Kai Pai Fundraiser The PTA have joined forces with the amazing Kai Pai here in Wānaka and are selling their delicious pies and savouries ready for the colder months. These will be a fantastic snack or meal after those big days up on the slopes and a portion of the proceeds from these sales will be used to contribute to the Maker Spaces initiative that Wānaka Primary are currently working on. Orders will need to be in by the 9th of July and collection will be on the 26th of July.  Click here to make your order. |
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Library News  Feel free to email Melissa at any time if you have any questions. |
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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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Hikuwai Bike Race  Saturday 3rd July 10am - 2pm. For ages 10 - 17 years. |
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Wānaka Recreation Centre Holiday Programme |
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Wānaka Kids Club Holiday Programme |
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Ice Activity Programme - Learn Ice Skating Skills IceInLine Central has organised an Ice Activity Programme teaching ice skating skills with a professional coach to school age children. - Tuesday 13th July
- Thursday 15th July
- Tuesday 20th July
- Friday 23rd July
Ice Skating - 10:30 - 11:30 am. It is recommended that cycle helmets be worn as well as warm clothing.
Cost is inclusive - Rink Admission, skate hire and coaching, $20.00 per one hour session, prepaid.
Registration forms at IceInLine Sports Complex, Alexandra. Ph 448 8599. Registrations close Friday 9th July. |
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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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