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Week 10
Pod 4 Swimming All Week
Friday 27th September - Last day of term 3
TERM 4
Monday 14th October - First day back for term 4
CAMP DATES FOR YEARS 3-6
TERM 4
Week 3
Wednesday 30th - Thursday 31st October - Rms 17 & 18 - Year 3 - School
Thursday 31st - Friday 1st November - Rms 15 & 16 - Year 3 - School
Week 4
Monday 4th - Wednesday 6th November - Pod 8 - Year 5 - Camp Columba
Wednesday 6th - Friday 8th November - Pods 6 & 7 - Year 5 - Camp Columba
Monday 4th - Friday 8th November - Pod 7 - Year 6 - Waiora
Monday 4th - Tuesday 5th November - Rms 21 & 23 - Year 4 - Bannockburn
Tuesday 5th - Wednesday 6th November - Rms 22 & 24 - Year 4 - Bannockburn
Wednesday 6th - Thursday 7th November - Rm 19 - Year 4 - Bannockburn
Thursday 7th - Friday 8th November - Rm 20 - Year 4 - Bannockburn
Week 5
Monday 11th - Friday 15th November - Pod 8 - Year 6 - Tirohanga
Year 4 Camp Information - click here
Year 5 Camp Information - click here
Year 6 (Pod 7) Camp Information - click here
Year 6 (Pod 8) Camp Information - click here
IMPORTANT NOTICES Leaving WPS at the End of This Term? If you and your family are leaving WPS at the end of this term and you have not advised the office, please do so as soon as possible. This message does not apply to our 'winter' families unless your circumstances have changed.
Wallet Found at Friday Night Lights If this wallet looks familiar please pop into the school office to claim.
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Thanks From Ronald McDonald House |
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Climate Action March Mount Aspiring College Team Green students invite all families to join their climate action this Friday after school. They will gather in front of MAC at 3.15 and walk together with banners and chants down to the dinosaur park to join the community climate event. |
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School Athletics Over the last year, COPSSA (Central Otago Primary Schools Sports Association) has been reviewing its sports events calendar and will be implementing some key changes. This is the statement released to explain the decision to move the Central Otago Athletic Championships to Term 1:
'Moving Athletics to Term 1 was a consensus through consultation and feedback by School Reps and Zones Reps across the 3 zones, with weather implications a determining factor. The decision not to hold Central Otago Championships in Term 4 of 2019 was made by the Zone Reps and the COPSSA Executive, after considering the pressure back to back events would have on schools and particularly the school charged with running the event.'
COPSSA have also made the decision to change from competition by age, to competing in year groups to align with all the 'other' events.
Considering these factors, we have decided to run our school athletic events in term 1 to align the progression through to the Upper Clutha zone event and then the CO Championship event.
For our current Year 6, we are planning an athletics event, inviting Holy Family and Hawea Flat students to join us. This will be held towards the end of term 4 - more details and a date will be available in the first newsletter of term 4.
If you have any questions, please email kathn@wanaka.school.nz. |
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Cupcake Fundraiser Pod 2 would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who supported their Cupcake Fundraiser on Friday. They were overwhelmed with customers and raised just short of $500. Many thanks to all the Pod 2 parents who contributed baking and to those who helped with the set up and sale.
We were very proud of the Pod 2 children. They really exhibited the value of citizenship, realising that this day was about the gift of giving. We will donate the money to a variety of local animal welfare organisations and will let you know more once we have organised this. |
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Pod 6 and Cultural Diversity This term Pod 6 have been learning about cultural diversity. Their NPDL focus has been around one of the 6Cs (global competency) citizenship - ‘understanding different values and world views’ and ‘global perspective’. The children completed a project on a country of choice and yesterday they shared their work and had a morning tea with food from around the world.
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Exciting Library News We now have an eBook library using the ePlatform from Wheelers books. This is available to all children from Wanaka Primary School and can be downloaded onto any device including Kobo and Kindle as long as they have a browser. This is available through the holidays and the extended summer break. Dyslexic font can be applied which is a huge bonus. Please see below for instructions and if you want more detailed instructions either come into the library or email: melissaa@wanaka.school.nz.
Installing ePlatform on Tablet/Ipad/Phone Go to Playstore, Itunes or Appstore and download the app: ePlatform by Wheelers.
Find your Library: Search for Wanaka Primary School Library in the search bar.
You will need to sign in before you can borrow. Use your school email and password.
Accessing ePlatform on Chromebook/Laptop/eReader In your browser type in: wpslibrary.wheelers.co
This will bring up the Wanaka Primary School E-books.
Save this to your bookmarks bar.
Click on the “sign in” at the top right, then click on the blue “sign in” using your school email and password - then you will be ready to browse the e-library. |
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Great Results for WPS at Cardrona Windy conditions and firm, fast snow did little to deter almost 200 young athletes in 53 teams tackling a giant slalom and boardercross for this year’s Upper Clutha Primary School Fun Ski & Snowboard Race at Cardrona last Tuesday.
As well as local schools, teams from Alexandra and Twizel travelled to take part in the annual Wanaka Ski and Snowsports Club event with abilities ranging from race novices to seasoned competitors.
Mathilda Watterson with a combined time of 53.08 was the fastest female and overall skier on the day and Jared Ferguson coming in at 53.22 was the fastest male. Cam Melville Ives was the fastest male snowboarder with a combined time of 1:04.53 with Suki Leigh in a time of 1:25.78 the fastest female.
Team Pringles made up of Isabel Watterson, Jared Ferguson, Fleur Jansen and Daisy Woods were the fastest ski team in a combined time of 2:53.05 with The Noobs made up of Kazuma Saka, Harry Rowden, Liam Grimmett and Logan Millar representing Wanaka Primary School just 0.05 behind them for second. The Noobs effort with two injured team members, including one with a broken arm, meant they took away the Ski Connect team cup for sporting spirit this year.
On behalf of the Wanaka Ski & Snowsports Club, thank you so much to each and every one of you. Competitors, parents, managers, teachers, Cardrona Events crew, sponsors Outside Sports Wanaka, Snow Sports NZ and volunteers are a massive part of making the day a huge success.
Full results can be found here:
Individual Results
Team Results |
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Congratulations to Charlie Charlie raced in the NZ Schools Cross Country Ski Champs last weekend. He was really excited to retain his title as the Primary School boys champion with his win in the classic and skate races. He also competed in the Merino Muster 7km race and came second in the U12 boys and won the Mini muster which is a 1km sprint for kids 10 and under. And he competed in the Kangaroo Hoppet 7km Joey race in Australia in August and came 8th in his age group which he was really happy about as there were a lot more children competing over there.
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Social Summer Hockey Whether you’re a seasoned hockey player or are looking for a gentle way to get back into the sport, our social summer hockey is right for you.
How do I get involved?
Register your interest by clicking on the link here.
Can I organise my own team?
Yes, but it must comprise mixed ages and abilities.
The Club reserves the right to move players if the team does not meet these criteria.
How much does it cost?
$20 per person.
When is it to be held?
Wednesdays 5.30pm - 30 Oct.- 11 Dec. Games: 2x15 minute halves. |
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Albion Junior Cricket 2019/20 Register now for upcoming cricket season for all players from Year 1 – Year 10. Subs are $35 with registrations closing 14th October. Practices will start in Term 4 with first games 2nd November. For all info visit: www.albioncc.co.nz.
Any questions email: albionjuniorcricket@gmail.com |
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Year 5 and 6 Touch Year 5 and 6 touch will be played on Mondays from 4-5pm at the Wanaka Show Grounds. The first 15-30 minutes will be a warm up and skills followed by one game of 14 minutes each way.
Start date is: Monday 14th October 2019 (week 1 of term 4)
Finals will be held on: Monday 9th December with one cancellation day the 16th December.
Teams will be allocated from registrations - click here to register - registrations close at the end of term 3.
Any questions please email wanakatouch@gmail.com. |
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Trish’s Kids Mountain Biking Skills Clinic Trish’s kids mountain bike skills clinic is back.
Classes start Tuesday 15th October - 6 spaces in each class - 3.30-4.30pm - GIRLS ONLY ages 9-12 years old
- 4.30-5.30pm - 9-11 year old boys and girls
- Cost is $135 for 9 sessions (last session 10th December)
Intermediate skills required. Suit kids who can stand up on pedals when riding downhill and ride most of the top of Deans Bank Loop. Bikes must have gears with front and rear brakes. This term we will be riding at Hikuwai, Lismore, Sticky and Deans Bank. Contact Trish on wriggle47@gmail.com to register and get further information.
Make the most of Trish's experience: Bachelor of Leisure, Diploma in Coaching, NZ Cycling affiliated coach. 15 years DH and XC racing history.
School Holiday 2 hour session - Tuesday 8th October 1-3pm
- Held on the tracks of Deans Bank
- Price $30 per child.
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| OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES |
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WRC School Holiday Programme |
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Waterfall Equestrian Holiday Programme Waterfall Equestrian offer - riding lessons, treks and pony rides these holidays. - 1st-4th October - 1.00 - 4.30pm
- 7th-10th October - 9.30 - 1.00pm
Enquires to: info@waterfallequestrian.com or 0272109098 |
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Wanaka Kids Club - School Holiday Programme |
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Stone Sculpture Classes in the Holidays Tuesday 1st October 1-4pm and Tuesday 8th October 9- 12 noon.
Enquires to Liz Hall phone 443 8081 |
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Wanaka Library - Construct It Holiday Programme |
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Aspiring Gymsports Holiday Programme |
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Tennis Coaching and Tennis Camps |
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Thrill Zone VR Competition |
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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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