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Week 9
Pod 5 Swimming All Week
Friday 20th September - Pod 2 Cupcake and Biscuit Sale - 10.40am
Friday 20th September - Pod 6 Assembly - Early Start 2.00pm
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
IMPORTANT NOTICES Schooling 2020 We are seeking information from parents about their schooling choice for 2020 on behalf of Wanaka Primary School and Te Kura O Take Karara so that both schools can start making decisions around roll numbers and staffing quotas. Action is required from every family by Friday 20th September.
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. |
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Wallet Found at Friday Night Lights If this wallet looks familiar please pop into the school office to claim.
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Pod 2’s Deep Learning about Animals This term Pod 2 have been learning about how to communicate with and look after animals. We had a visit from Caroline, a local vet, who brought in Jack the rescue dog. Caroline told us all about how vets look after animals when they are sick.
We also had some lessons from the Animal Control team to learn about how to respect and stay safe around dogs.
Next week Wanaka Cat Rescue are coming in to tell us all about the work they do to help with the problems of feral cats.
 
Pod 2's Cupcake Sale We have decided to hold a cupcake sale to raise money to help animal organisations. We would like to invite all children to come along to Pod 2 on Friday 20th September (Week 9) at morning tea time. Bring a dollar and buy a cupcake/biscuit. First in first served! |
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Mount Aspiring College Sports Programme This term, Pod 2 have been taking part in a sports programme led by MAC students. The children had so much fun and the Pod 2 teachers were very impressed by the great organisation and teaching skills of the MAC students. Thank you so much to MAC teacher Carol Bradley for inviting us to take part and to the students who planned and taught such great sports activities for our 5 and 6 year olds.  |
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Friday Night Lights - A Huge Success On behalf of the Wanaka Primary PTA committee, we would like to say a huge thank you to all our wonderful volunteers and sponsors who made Friday Night Lights possible and such a success. Although the weather looked slightly rough during the day, things cleared for a wonderful night full of bright lights and smiling children.
We had a fantastic turn out and some wonderful costumes, decorations and performances from our clever students. Overall a really neat, successful night enjoyed by all and it was great to see everyone getting in the spirit.
Thank you again to all our fantastic sponsors (listed below) and the volunteers on the evening. It was greatly appreciated! |
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Thanks Goes Out To - FNL Sponsors and Supporters  Thanks also to:
Placemakers, Heartland Design and Print, Hirepool, Mitre 10,
Wanaka Marquee & Party Hire, Inlight Event Lighting, Dynamite Dave |
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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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Wanaka Miniball - Term 4  Register today at hhtp://www.sporty.co.nz/wybb/ |
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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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Aspiring Gymsports Holiday Programme |
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Tennis Coaching and Tennis Camps |
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Wanaka Kids Club - October School Holidays |
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Holiday Illustration Camp |
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Sports Speaker Series - Mind Over Matter |
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One for the Parents - Touch Referee Course |
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Drawing and Painting Workshop For ages 7- 12 yrs - with Auckland Artist and Art Tutor Eion Bryant
If your child loves drawing and painting they’ll love this one-day workshop. Eion is taking an Adults Workshop in Wanaka and thought it would be a great opportunity to offer one of his popular children’s workshops while he is here. With step-by-step instruction children will draw then create a vibrant acrylic painting learning tips and techniques along the way. Fun and focused! - Venue - St. Johns Rooms Wanaka
- Sunday 3rd November - 10.00am - 3.00pm
- Cost: $55
- Bookings: eion@eionbryant.com, ph.0211327033
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Rotary Clubs - Needing Good Second Hand Books |
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Wanaka Library - Foodie Book Group |
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Wanaka Library - Family Quiz Night |
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Sports Club & Community Group Series |
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Audition Call - Christmas Show Queenstown Sunday 15th December 2019
Following the success of last year's Christmas Show celebrating the volunteers in our community we present the 2019 Christmas Show - bigger and better than ever! This annual show is an integral part of the events calendar and gives the community and families a chance to celebrate and get excited about Christmas together!
Our producers are seeking a talented cast of children and young people who can sing, dance and act aged between 8-18 years old along with adult singers. Auditions will be held on Saturday 12th October 2019.
Please email qtxmasstars@gmail.com for more information and scheduled audition times. |
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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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