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WADESTOWN SCHOOL
Community Newsletter
Principal: Sally Barrett Website: www.wadestown.school.nz Thursday, 8 August 2019
Dear Parents
A warm welcome to the following new students and their families who have joined us recently at Wadestown
School: Scarlett Anderson Room 2, Sophia Robinson Room 1, Emma Borowy Room 3, Halina Borowy Room
2, Khalood Ghani Room 2 and Clara Macdonald Room 2.
Celebration of the Arts Curriculum In Terms 3 and 4 we look forward to celebrating the Arts Curriculum in all its various forms – drama, dance,
music and visual art. The staff have planned some wonderful activities which I know will be enjoyed by all
our students and school community. In addition, you may wish to note the following events in your diary:
The annual WCC Young People’s Arts Festival begins in September and we are taking part in various
activities including the Artsplash concert on Tuesday 17th September at 5.00pm at the Michael Fowler
Centre. All our Year 3-4 students will be participating in this evening of music and song along with
students from other primary schools in the Wellington region. Wadestown School will once again be
contributing to the Dancesplash concert on Friday 20 September at 7.45pm.
A record number of primary and intermediate schools registered their interest in taking part in
Dancesplash 2019 and we were delighted to be included in this year’s invitation to participate. A large
group of our senior students will be taking part in this year’s performance celebrating dance in all its
forms.
Prior to the Dancesplash concert we hope that our wonderful school orchestra, under the guidance of
Rupa Maitra will also be entertaining visitors during the Young People’s Art Festival.
The school orchestra has also been invited to entertain visitors to the Wilton-Wadestown Horticultural
Spring Show to be held at the St Lukes Centre on Saturday 7th September (more details to follow).
Other school activities celebrating the Arts Curriculum are planned to take place this term and in term
four. We hope you will enjoy the opportunity to see the students involved in the Performing Arts
Curriculum.
Last week we had the pleasure of hearing our
school orchestra play and we all enjoyed a
wonderful concert by this talented group of
musicians. If your child is interested in joining
the school orchestra, our wonderful conductor
Rupa Maitra would love to hear from you.
Rupa is happy to talk with you about the school
orchestra experience and answer any
questions you may have.
Annual School Working Bee – Saturday 21st September Do come along and enjoy making a wonderful contribution to Wadestown School. We have lots of tasks on
offer including planting, painting, building, gardening etc. This is a great way to meet new parents and catch
up with other parents you may not have seen for a while. So much is accomplished and we do appreciate
everyone who gives up their time so willingly to be part of such a big day. We also enjoy the bonus of a
fabulous morning tea and lunch to boost our energy levels during the day. For more information or to offer
your help on the day, please contact Malcolm McKee our Working Bee Coordinator on 027 291 4216.
Wadestown School Year 7 & 8 Science Fair Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Year 7 & 8 Science Fair this year and thank you to our judges for
the time they spent reaching their final decisions. The following students will now have their Science Fair entries go
through to the NIWA Regional Science Fair to be held at Victoria University on Thursday 29th August.
Congratulations to the following student and the very best of luck for the NIWA Regional Science Fair:
High Distinction Distinction
Maya Bulbulia Smart Madison Homewood Sophie Jones Caspar Levack Sylvie Malcolm-Tait Jesse Rumball-Smith Tori Angus Sam Bennett Ieuan Griffiths Gabrielle Healy Eleanor Johnson Thomas Fraser Evelyn Murray Gaby Newton Eva Roberts Alexandra Smith
Sienna Candy Maya Carden Ellie Cook Matilda Dreyer Mihi Forbes Ballard Lucia Fuge Emily Gross Abby Morton Cameron Peacock Naomi Shinoda Millie Aislabie Jayden Bradshaw Ollie Carlyon Kate Chandler James Dick Ben Fulton
Sophia Green Elisa Harley Miro Holland Amy Hopkinson Dominik Lanzerstorfer Gemma Maurice Jerusha Moodley Kyra Morgan George Morley Em O’Meeghan Fergus Palmer Daphne Ranta Rosa Stanley Scott Vandenberg Ben Ward Amy Young
From the Sports Field The following students were placed in the Wellington Regional Cross Country on 18th June. Well done to Harry Kavanagh, Sammy Bulbulia Smart, Gabrielle Healy and Tori Angus who made the Wellington team to compete in the Inter-Regional Cross Country in Christchurch at the end of the term. Samuel Beardmore - 29th Tori Angus - 8th Harry Kavanagh - 6th Gabrielle Healy - 5th Sammy Bulbulia Smart - 5th Sophia Paviour-Smith - 12th Nate Hough - 5th Isaac Thompson - 22nd Catriona Smith - 21st
Anchor AIMS games: 7th – 13th September 2019 A group of senior students, teaching staff and parents are looking forward to taking part in the Anchor AIMS Games to
be held in Tauranga from 7th – 13th September. This has been a huge undertaking and a special thank you to all the
parents and students who have been so busy fundraising for this exciting event. We are also very appreciative of all
the work that Nick Julian and Nicki Greer have undertaken to ensure that this experience will be one that our
participating students and their families will remember for many years to come.
This is the first time Wadestown School has sent a team to this very popular event which many schools throughout
New Zealand attend. We wish you all a wonderful week and look forward to sharing this experience on your return.
Thank you to the parents who have been so active in organising all the logistics required of an event such as this. It
has been a real team effort and I am most appreciative of all the time and energy that has gone into the preparation
for this adventure to date.
Kiss and Bake Up Pies Fundraiser - back by popular demand! We ran this pie fundraiser just prior to the school holidays and have had many people asking us to run it again so here's your chance to stock up. Wadestown School has a group of year 7 & 8 students heading to Tauranga for the AIMS games in early September. They will be competing in the football and cross country. We hope you will support our Family Pie fundraiser. Yummy savoury and sweet family sized pies (20 cm) in a range of flavours. The pies are made by Kiss and Bake Up on the Kapiti Coast. The family meat pies contain real meat fillings. They are freeze-thaw stable and can be frozen and reheated later without losing their quality. The family dessert pies can be frozen too. The pies are pre-baked and chilled and will be delivered labelled and packaged in clear film. All pies are $10 each. The bakery requires at least 10 days’ notice of final quantities, so orders must reach the email below by 7pm Friday 16th August to give us time to compile the order. Sorry we won’t be able to accommodate late orders. Orders can be collected from 3pm on Wednesday 28th August or delivered fresh to your home that evening, please specify in your order. If choosing to collect, you will be emailed the collection address on confirmation of your order. Pie fillings are: Mince & Cheese, Bacon & Egg, Mince, Steak & Cheese, Steak, Apple To order please send an email through to [email protected] with the following information: Name Address Contact phone no. Name of pie Quantity of pies Total $ Deliver or Collect Payment is to be made into the Wadestown School PTA a/c - 12 3140 0348889 00 and must have the reference "pies" & your surname. Thanks for your support!
XXXXXXXPTA Update
Please check the August PTA Newsletter which will be emailed out next week. This newsletter will outline some of our major initiatives from now until the end of the year. Dan Buxton PTA Chairperson
Dates for your Diary
Date Event
Monday 12th August Room 0 & 3 Trip to ASB Sports Centre
Tuesday 13th August Western Zone Netball
Wednesday 14th August Yr 5 & 6 Mathswell at Karori West School 6.30 pm
Wednesday 14th August Room 1 & 2 Trip to ASB Sports Centre
Thursday 15th August Postponement date for Western Zone Netball
Monday 19th August Room 0 & 3 Trip to ASB Sports Centre
Wednesday 21st August Room 1 & 2 Trip to ASB Sports Centre
Thursday 22nd August Yr 7 & 8 Mathswell at Karori West School 6.30 pm
Thursday 22nd August School Community Newsletter is published
Tuesday 27th August Western Zone Swimming
Tuesday 27th August Yr 7 & 8 Technology – Final for the year
Wednesday 28th August Pre-School Information Morning - TBC
Thursday 29th August Yr 7 & 8 NIWA Science Fair
Friday 30th August Weld Street: Wheels Day at lunchtime
Tuesday 3rd September Rose Street: Wheels Day at lunchtime
Wednesday 4th September Interzone Swimming
Wednesday 4th September ICAS – Digital Technologies
Thursday 5th September ICAS – Science Afternoon
Thursday 5th September Yr 3 & 4 Celebration of Learning – 9.00 – 10.30 am
Thursday 5th September Yr 5 & 6 Celebration of Learning – 11.00 – 12.30 pm
Thursday 5th September School Community Newsletter is published
9th – 13th September Yr 7 & 8 AIMS Games - Tauranga
Monday 9th September Room 1 Celebration of Learning at 2.15 pm
Monday 9th September ICAS – Writing
Tuesday 10th September Room 2 Celebration of Learning at 2.15 pm
Wednesday 11th September Room 3 Celebration of Learning at 2.15 pm
Thursday 12th September Room 0 Celebration of Learning at 2.15 pm
Thursday 12th September ICAS - Spelling
Friday 13th September Orange Day Parade for Road Patrollers to attend
Tuesday 17th September Yr 3 & 4 ArtSplash 5.00 pm Michael Fowler Centre
Wednesday 18th September ICAS - English
Thursday 19th September ICAS - Maths
Thursday 19th September Yr 7 & 8 Science Roadshow Trip to Northland School – 9.30 – 10.50 am
Thursday 19th September Yr 5 & 6 Science Roadshow Trip to Northland School – 10.35 – 11.55 am
Thursday 19th September School Community Newsletter is published
Friday 20th September DanceSplash 7.45 at Michael Fowler Centre
Saturday 21st September School Working Bee
Thursday 26th September Inter-Regional Cross Country
Friday 27th September Last Day of Term 3. School Closes at 3.00 pm
2020 Term Dates
First Day Last Day
Term 1 – 10 Weeks Monday 3rd February Thursday 9th April
School Closed for instruction:
Waitangi Day Thursday 6th February
Easter Friday 10th April to 14th April (during Term Break)
Term 2 - 10 Weeks Monday 28th April Friday 3rd July
School Closed for instruction:
Teacher Only - Day before Queen’s Birthday Queen’s Birthday Observed
Friday 29th May Monday 1st June
Term 3 – 10 Weeks Monday 20th July Friday 25th September
Term 4 – 9 Weeks Monday 12th October Tuesday 15th December
School Closed for instruction:
Labour Weekend Monday 26th October
Kind regards
Sally Barrett
Principal
Community Notices
Disclaimer: Please note that the inclusion of these notices does not necessarily imply endorsement by Wadestown School.
KELLY SPORTS TERM 3 – Starts in Week 2! Kelly Sports will be back in Term 3 with their fun and exciting classes. Kelly Sports encourages children to have fun, build confidence and to give sport a go. We believe that sport and physical activity has so much to offer young people; it improves fitness, develops communication skills, team work and gives them a place to channel their energy. Play Like a Sports Hero – Side School (Yrs 1-2) – Thursday’s 3.05pm-4.05pm. Your child will learn the fundamentals of all sports – throwing, running, jumping, striking, balance and many more. We includes fun games & drills to build these skills. Play Like a Sports Hero – Main School (Yrs 2-4) – Thursday’s 3.05pm-4.05pm - Come and try Football, Hockey, Basketball and Turbo Touch (2 weeks of each sport!). It’s a great way to try new sports, learn new skills and improve ability. We use games & drills to teach game sense and team play. For full details and to enrol into our programmes isit www.kellysports.co.nz email [email protected] or call 04 972 7201
Northland welcomes Zumba®Kids Give your children the gift of fitness with Zumba®Kids this term. Zumba®Kids classes feature kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba® choreography in a non-competitive environment. We break down the steps, add games, activities and cultural exploration elements into the class structure. No exams, no performances, no pressure! Classes are held every Friday in the Northland Memorial Community Centre, 5 Woburn Road, Northland. Classes are held during the school term and you are NOT locked in for the term. Come when you can make it!
3.30pm – 4.15pm 5 – 11 years olds FIRST CLASS FOR TERM 3 STARTS ON FRIDAY 9 AUGUST 5 Trip concession $50 10 Trip concession card $80 Casual $12 First class only – gold coin donation To register your interest please email [email protected] or call Zumba® Instructor Annick on 021 462 042 for more info.
Fire and Emergency NZ are endeavouring to reduce the incidence and consequences of residential property fires. The approach of the Free Home Fire Safety Visit initiative is to educate families on home fire safety, working smoke alarms and safe meeting places. Annually Fire and Emergency NZ attend an average of 5226 residential property fires, resulting in 262 injuries and 19 fatalities. The average house can become totally involved in fire within 5 minutes, un-survivable in as little as 3 min and reach temperatures in excess of 1200 degrees Celsius (4 times hotter than the average oven). In Wellington, we would like make a start by offering Free Home Fire Safety Visits to families with school children and the also the elderly. If possible, would you be able to run the attached poster in your next school newsletter offering the Free Home Fire Safety Visit to your student’s families. If you have any questions or require any further information, please do not hesitate to call. Phone: 04 237 6918 [email protected] www.fireandemergency.nz
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Blended Family Success Discover how to help children in your step family adjust and create a united, supportive home life. Overcome common challenges and learn practical strategies that really work. Live happily ever after in your stepfamily! ONE NIGHT ONLY. You must register to secure your place. When: Tuesday 17th September, 7pm – 9pm
Venue: 21 Hania Street, Wellington Central For more information go to: www.blendedfamilysuccess.nz/events email: [email protected]
PRIDE LANDS FUN HOLIDAY ADVENTURES
SPRING HOLIDAYS AT BROOKLYN – 2 BELL ROAD
30th Sep – 11th Oct 2019 from 7.00am-7pm daily. Interactive Activities and NO TV or Video Games, Kai Cubs Cooking
and Life Skills Programme creating healthy Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon Teas. One-on-one care and shuttle
services available. Daily $81/cub per session or $148 for two or more siblings per session Weekly: $240 per cub/week
or $450 for two or more siblings/week WINZ subsidies are available for eligible families.
Please contact us: 0800 PRIDE 4 U Or Register online: www.pridelands.org.nz or Visit our Facebook
page: www.Facebook.com/PrideLandsChildcare
Elements Rhythmic Gymnastics- Free trial classes We still have spaces available in our recreational classes this term. We have classes available from Mon to Sat for boys and girls from age 3 and above, no previous experience necessary. Our classes are in Thorndon, just opposite the Botanical Gardens. We also have a very successful competitive program. Rhythmic Gymnastics is a mix of dance and gymnastics. It develops hand-eye co-ordination through the use of apparatus – rope, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon. If your child loves to dance and is looking for something a little different, then come along to a class and give it a try! Email [email protected] to arrange a FREE trial. For more information about Elements and our classes, visit www.rhythmicgym.nz
CONFIDENTIAL AND AFFORDABLE PARENTING SUPPORT Is this you? ….being a parent should be easier than this! Feeling frazzled after the school holidays. Wanting to feel more in control Perhaps you can’t take your daughter shopping because she throws a tantrum every time. Maybe you have a baby who just won’t settle....... Or a son who is getting into fights at school. If your child has a behaviour problem that is making life difficult for the family, whanau or friends WE CAN HELP.
AFFORDABLE INDIVIDUAL CONFIDENTIAL Government approved programme
Contact: [email protected] 021 211 7196
Vanessa Coultas BSC(Hons) Psychology Triple P Practitioner
TRIPLE P - Only $100 (4 sessions) ____________________________________________________
Unravelling the Adolescent brain. A Brainwave Trust seminar for coaches and instructors of
young people. Sunday 22nd Sept 3-4.30pm. Uni of Otago, 23 Mein Street, Newtown. Tickets
$25 Eventbrite.
Explore the impacts and influences of adolescent development from the perspective of coaching
and mentoring young people more effectively.
https://adolescent_brain_and_coach.eventbrite.com