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Week 5
Thursday 20th August - EOTC / SNOW Programme - Day 2
Week 6
Thursday 27th August - EOTC / SNOW Programme - Day 3
Friday 28th August - Pod 3 Assembly - online whilst in level 2
Week 7
Wednesday 2nd September - WPS Cross Country Event
Thursday 3rd September - EOTC / SNOW Programme - Day 4
Friday 4th September - Father's Day Breakfast
Week 8
Monday 7th September - BOT meeting 5:00pm - Staffroom
Tuesday 8th September - Upper Clutha Cross Country
Thursday 10th September - EOTC / SNOW Programme - Day 5
Friday 11th September - Pod 1 Assembly - online whilst in level 2
Week 9
Māori Language week
Swim week - Pod 5
Week 10
Swim week - Pod 6
Friday 25th September - Last Day of Term 3
Term 4
Week 1
Monday 12th October - First Day of Term 4
Wednesday 14th October - PTA meeting
Thursday 15th October - Shake Out
IMPORTANT NOTICES
Wānaka Primary School App
If you have not installed the App on your phone, now would be a good time!
To install the App please: - Go to the App Store on your device
- Search 'SchoolAppsNZ' to download the App
- Then search Wānaka Primary School
- You will then have to request Wānaka Primary School login details which will be emailed to you.
The main features of the App are absences, buses, school info, calendar, newsletters, parent portal and alerts. A new feature is the COVID-19 Check-in to school. This feature can be used when you visit school to check-in and check-out.
To use this feature simply click on the 3 bars on the homepage then click on COVID-19 Check-In.
Please check-in using the school app or scan the QR code
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Level 2 updates As you can see from these pics we have provided reusable masks for all staff to use when needed and we have some children/families who are wearing masks/scarves in class. Health advisers recommend the use of face masks, bandannas or anything that covers the nose and mouth when there are large groups of people together and social distancing is difficult. Our children and staff are great at handwashing, sanitising and maintaining physical distancing. It is recommended that children bring their own named drink bottles to school.
It's great news that the EOTC/SNOW programmes are going ahead this week, weather permitting. Make sure you consider 'face wear' when in the cafeteria or areas where there are people in close contact. Look after yourselves and your children. Further information from the ski fields can be found under school notices.
Mid Year Reporting Feedback Survey We would love your feedback on the three parts of our reporting - the written report, the student sharing their learning with parents, and the interview between the teacher and the parents. We see this as a three tiered reporting process with parents involved in all three, rather than just picking one or the others. These three interactions offer, we hope, a really full profile of your child's learning, progress and achievement - but we would like to know what you think - click here for the feedback form. We will also be asking students and teachers.
Term 2 Survey Results On Inclusive Practices and School Wellbeing The results and graphs of the student, parent and staff surveys were presented to the Board last night and overall this is an extremely positive response about inclusive practices and wellbeing at Wānaka Primary School. However, because of a malfunction at the programming end, NZCER (NZ Council of Educational Research) are unable to give us a summary and next steps from the combined results. Instead there are links below to the three surveys for your perusal. As a leadership team we have identified some areas we need to communicate in more detail to parents, staff and students. Students for example only moderately agree that teachers use their interests to stimulate their learning. If you have any questions or feedback from these graphs please contact me directly. Once we have an overall summary I will publish that as well. |
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Confirmed School Camps' Costs 2020
Due to the kind donation from the Central Lakes Trust we have managed to reduce all camp costs by 25%. Below are the camp costs for 2020. If there are challenges that would make payment of camps difficult please don't hesitate to come in and see, ring or email Wendy (wendyb@wanaka.school.nz) or Lucy (office@wanaka.school.nz).
You may be asked to donate some food items in our endeavour to reduce the total cost, especially the year 5 and 6 camps. The first information was sent out last week for the year 4, 5 and 6 camps. Please email your class teacher if you did not receive the email. Jennie Croxford is our camp liaison person so please feel free to email her with any questions. Payment details: Online to Wanaka Primary School Account No: 02-0673-0023784-001 or Eftpos / cash at the office. |
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EOTC and Snow Programme After consulting and reviewing the Procedures and Operating Plan for Cardrona and Treble Cone we have made the decision to continue with the programme. Snow Programme As a parent, if you would not want your child to participate in the Snow Programme, they will need to stay home. The School EOTC programme does not allow for groups to grow as they have excursions and this is very number dependent for safety. Again if your child is unwell then also please keep them at home.
At the Ski Fields: -
Please ensure all children have a balaclava/neck warmer or face mask in which they can keep their face covered (and warm). -
All families will be required to sign in with the teachers and scan the COVID contact tracing QR code upon arrival. -
Cardrona/TC/The Snow Farm and WPS will provide hand sanitizer to be used throughout the day, especially before and after lunch breaks and toilet breaks. -
There will be more staggered and shorter lunch breaks. -
Cardrona/TC will provide a space to place lunch bags. -
Cardrona/TC are being cautious with weather decisions as finding protection from the weather is currently limited at Level 2. Please check the website/App for cancellations. -
If more cancellations/postponements occur WPS and Cardrona could schedule more dates.
The final decision is up to parents if they wish to ski at Level 2. |
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Library News 
Click here to view our Library Webapp which also gives access to our eLibrary and lots of useful links, activities and book recommendations. There are also lots of talking stories including ones from Melissa, our librarian.
Feel free to email Melissa at any time if you have any questions.
Erik's Reading Challenge Register here to enter Erik's Reading Challenge
Remember you only have to read 5 books to get a voucher so everybody wins!!! |
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Upper Clutha Schools - Ski and Snowboard Race Update: If you registered last year you can LOGIN using the same details but you must now ADD a MEMBERSHIP for your child in order to register for the event.
This is still free but in order for no charge to be added to your shopping cart: - Please ensure you choose ALPINE SKIING from the dropdown menu near the end of adding your child's membership info.
- Tick the box for non-competitive.
- Then add membership to your shopping cart and check out.
- You will still be logged in at this stage and then you can find the event and register from there.
- Please contact the Snowsports office if you have any major issues.
Please note you will receive an email via Snowsports confirming your child's registration. If you do not receive this confirmation or you need any assistance please get in touch with Robyn Millar. |
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Women in Sport and Leadership Women, Sport, Leadership, and Networking – grab your attention? Well these names sure will: Kereyn Smith, Pauline Harrison and Raylene Bates from the realms of the Olympics and CEOs are hosting a zoom session. Irrespective of gender, focus on sport, area of business or leadership experience these speakers will appeal. Join the Upper Clutha Sports Community, Sport Central and WISO for a night of inspiration, Monday 24 August, 7-8pm, Register for the zoom session by 5pm Friday through www.sportotago.co.nz. |
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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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