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Te Kura o Papatahora | West Melton School

Issue 6 - 29 June 2018

Week 10:

Mon 2 Jul - Canterbury Rippa Rugby

Tue 3 Jul - Selwyn Central Football & Hockey Tournament

Wed 4 Jul - Student Reports home

Thur 5 Jul - Ki O Rahi Tournament

Thur 5 Jul - Learner's Conferences from 3.20 - 8pm

Fri 6 Jul - Learner's Conferences from 8.30am - 4pm

Fri 6 Jul - School Term Finishes

Term 3:

Week 1: 

 Mon 23 Jul – School Commences

Mon 23 - Fri 27 Jul - West Melton School Book Week

Week 2: 

 Tue 31 Jul – ICAS English

Tue 31 Jul - WMI Ski Trip

Wed 1 Aug – Selwyn Central Rugby & Netball Tournament (pp Fri 3 Aug)

Week 3: 

 Fri 10 Aug – Celebration of Learning 

Term Dates – 2018

Term 2 - 30 Apr – 6 Jul

Term 3 - 23 Jul – 28 Sep

Term 4 - 15 Oct – 18 Dec

Contents

Matariki

Tumuaki Pānui

by Susan Jackson

Kia ora koutou e ngā mātua, e ngā whānau, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Konichiwa!

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Welcome

Welcome!

by WMS

A very special welcome to all our new students and families.

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Thank You

Thank You!

by Susan Jackson

On behalf of the staff, I would like to acknowledge and thank our community for your support and cooperation this term.

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Reports and Student Led Conferences

by Tracey Riley

All Year 4 - 8 students will bring home their Progress Report on Wednesday 4 July as will Year 1 - 3 students who are due a Progress or Anniversary Report. If you are unsure as to whether your child should have received a report then please check with your child’s teacher.

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Resiliency Workshop

Resiliency Workshop & Children and Sleep Workshop

by Tracey Riley

There are 2 workshops for parents on 'Building Resilience in children' and 'Children & Sleep'.

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School Bus

Change to School Transport Routes

by WMS

The Ministry of Education is undertaking a review of school transport routes for eligible students.

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End of term

by WMS

School closes for the term on Friday July 6 at 3pm.

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West Melton School

School Roll

by Susan Jackson

Our current roll is ....

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School Patrol - Stop

Student Safety

by Susan Jackson

The West Melton Kea Crossing on Weedons Ross road has been running successfully from Term 1 of this year. The volunteer road patrollers are out there in all weather keeping their schoolmates safe.

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Book Week

West Melton School Book Week

by WMS Literacy Team

Monday 23 – Friday 27 July An exciting first week in Term 3!

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Parent Teacher Student Connect

School and Community Partnerships

by Susan Jackson

As part of our self review processes ...

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Connect Keep Learning

Well being and Play for toddlers brains and development

by Susan Jackson

‘What do we mean by wellbeing?’ by Lucy Hone. A really interesting article reading...

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Relationship Survey

by Susan Jackson

Our Student Executive have contributed to a survey to be completed by all students from years 4- 8 on their emotional and safe well being.

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Rain

👖Muddy/Wet Trackpants👖

by WMS Office

Has your child brought home some extra pants?

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Sport Development Programme team

Sports Development Programme 2018

by Otis M

This term we have 6 students from Y6 to 8, participating in the Selwyn Sports Development Programme. One of our lucky participants, Otis, has written about what he enjoys about the programme.

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ACE: A Horsey Tale of Courage

Ace: A Horsey Tail of Courage

by WMS

Nick Wilson from Bayleys Rangiora visited our school this week to donate a book named Ace: A Horsey Tail of Courage.

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WMS ICE Driver

School Notices

by WMS Office

Please find below important school notices...

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West Melton School Walkathon

West Melton School Walkathon Update

by FoWMS

This was a huge success and we want to thank all the children who participated and the community for getting behind it.

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Two Fat Possums

Thank You Two Fat Possums!

by FoWMS

A huge thank you to everybody who came to the disco, we hope the kids had a great time. Look out for the next one in term 4! We also want to say thank you to The Two Fat Possums who donated $100 from the sale of Pizzas on the disco night. Their support is greatly appreciated.

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West Melton Country Fete

West Melton Country Fete 2019

by FoWMS

Stall holder applications are now open for the next West Melton Country Fete.

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Hope Church

Boost: Technology for Tweens

by Community Notice

A parenting evening with James Beck from Attitude NZ. Brought by Hope Church in conjunction with West Melton School.

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Busy Bumbles

Busy Bumbles Holiday Programme

by Community Notice

The countdown is on until the end of term 2, and we have another exciting holiday programme planned.

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Helen O'Grady Drama Academy

Helen O'Grady Drama Academy for Children

by Community Notice

Join our after school drama classes for Term 3.

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FoWMS Beanie

Beanies are back!

by FoWMS

FoWMS have new stock of the West Melton School beanies.

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Entertainment Book

Entertainment Books

by FoWMS

Entertainment Books are still available!

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