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Waitākiri Primary School

Newsletter - Term 1, Week 10

Contents

Principal's Message

by Waitākiri Admin

We have had an excellent first term. Thank you for the support of your children, their learning and the events we have had.

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2023 Term Dates

by Waitākiri Admin

School will now be closed on Monday 24 April. Chisnallwood, AGHS & SHBS are all closing this day so we are doing this for families to have a break together. This means that our last day of school will now be Monday 18 December 2023 finishing at 12.30pm

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Heritage School Photos 2023

by Waitākiri Admin

This year our homebase & individual photos will be on Friday 5th May at the end of Week 2.

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APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAY UNIFORM COLLECTION

by Waitākiri Admin

Friday 21 April, 9am - 3pm from the Waitākiri School office

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Beanies for Sale

by Waitākiri Admin

Available from the office

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News Crew Camp Report

by Waitākiri Admin

Yay! Camp! Two weeks ago, Ruru and Korimako went to Woodend Camp for two nights. Korimako in the first half of the week then Ruru went in the second half. Both camps were quite different weather-wise! Both were busy and challenging with so many activities. Have a read of some of the things we got up to!!

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REAL CHOICES Challenges and Children's University

by Waitākiri Admin

In our Learning celebration on Friday our children who had made a start with either REAL CHOICES Challenges or Children's University received a certificate to congratulate them!

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Burwood Learning Celebrations

by Waitākiri Admin

Several students have received certificates this term during our Burwood studio learning celebrations

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Walk or Wheel to School Competition

by Waitākiri Admin

Congratulations to one of our students!

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SCHOOL DUATHLON

by Waitākiri Admin

After some heavy rain and cold days, the school duathlon was held on Friday 31 March on a beautiful sunny day. The students all showed REAL Hero values by doing their very best, and supporting and encouraging each other. We are very proud of everyone, some children having completed their first duathlon. Thank you to the teachers, parent helpers and spectators for their support on the day.

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Primary School Canterbury Triathlon

by Waitākiri Admin

On Tuesday 14th March our small team went to the Primary School Canterbury Triathlon.

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Year 5 & 6 Girls Cricket Tournament

by Waitākiri Admin

The year 5&6 girls cricket team played in the Canterbury Tournament. Both teams went through undefeated.

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General Election this Year

by Waitākiri Admin

People are needed to work on election day. Our school hall will be a voting place.

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Bike Safety from the Christchurch City Council Cycle Safe programme

by Waitākiri Admin

Each year in Term 2 our Year 6 children have the opportunity to take part in a two-day cycle safety programme (as part of their preparation for Intermediate and general road sense and safety). Details about the programme will come out to Year 6 parents.

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Tots to Teens

by Waitākiri Admin

Easter and school holidays are coming up, and our latest issue is jam-packed with content to help Kiwi parents

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Family Times

by Waitākiri Admin

We've worked really hard on this issue to serve up some strong, practical stories related to issues parents told us they were grappling with when we surveyed them last year.

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TIMA - Adapted Sport and Recreation

by Waitākiri Admin

Adapted Sport and Recreation for participants with a disability

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Talk Together Social Skills Groups

by Waitākiri Admin

Term 2 Enrolments Open! We are excited to open enrolments for our Term 2 Talk Together Groups!

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Tools for Managing Anxiety

by Waitākiri Admin

Interactive group to learn and share tips to help with anxiety

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Speech and Drama classes

by Waitākiri Admin

Information about our afterschool Speech and Drama classes

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Basketball Camps & Ticket Discounts

by Waitākiri Admin

Dear School Community, We have a special offer from our friends at the Canterbury Rams & Mainland Pouākai for a 10% discount on all tickets for the upcoming basketball season.

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Eastern Community Sports - Holiday Happenings

by Waitākiri Admin

No sign-ups, just turn up and play

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MARIST HOCKEY JUNIOR CLUB

by Waitākiri Admin

New and returning hockey players all grades!!! OPEN DAY 16 April 2023 10.30-11.30am

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Avon Junior Hockey 2023 winter season

by Waitākiri Admin

Pre-Season Information

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Junior Football at Western AFC

by Waitākiri Admin

Are you ready to have some fun while learning about the beautiful game and making new friends? Look no further than Junior Football at Western AFC!

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St Albans School 150th Celebration

by Waitākiri Admin

We wanted to let you know that we have our 150th celebration happening over the weekend of 15-17 September

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