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Newsletter: Issue 2 2017

Newsletter • Issue 2 • 2 March 2017

Welcome

We welcome the following pupils and their families to Wakari. We hope you will enjoy being part of Team Wakari and our learning environment.

Emma Bristow

Sam Kelk


Calendar

10 Mar: Full Assembly at 2pm

20 Mar: Otago Anniversary - School closed

21-31 Mar: Senior Swimming at Wakari

3-12 Apr: Junior & Middle swimming with JC Swim School

3-4 Apr: Parent-Teacher Interviews

5 Apr: BOT Meeting

11 Apr: Heritage Photos

13 Apr: Last day of term one

14-18 Apr: Easter weekend

1 May: Start of term two

20 Nov: Teacher Only Day

For 2017 term dates, click here.

Contents

School's in and Summer arrives.

by Chris Smith

Expectation and routines are becoming entrenched as we bite into learning for Term 1. 

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Upcoming Whānau Hui

by Heather Bonney

 We are planning to hold a Whānau Hui this term to discuss the direction of our Māori students' learning. Our goal is to have our school's aspirations for our students' learning directly correlate with our community's aspirations.

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road safety

Parking and Pedestrian Reminder

by Admin

Child safety is a major concern for staff, parents, and the kids themselves.

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Sports Activator

by Caroline Brown

The Senior and Middle Syndicates enjoy their Sports Activator sessions this week.

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New learning space!

by Caroline Brown

Rooms 2 and 3 are enjoying making the most of their new learning hub.

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Weetbix Tryathlon

Weetbix Tryathalon this Sunday!

by Belinda Le Lievre

Good Luck to all the Wakari students who are giving the Weetbix Tryathalon a go this Sunday. For those of you heading out to Memorial Park, Mosgiel, be sure to look out for the Wakari School Flag, and come join us!

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SPORTS ON SATURDAY 

by Shaun Robinson

T-ball with Wakari Silver, Gold and Blue.

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Poetry from the Senior Syndicate

by Senior Syndicate

Read a selection of poems from our Senior kids.

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Thumbs Up!

Caught in the Act (16 Feb - 1 March)

by Admin

Once again there have been a lot of children caught in the act. Well done! Award winners are:

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Important information

Sports Uniforms

by Anna Lawson

Opportunity to buy sports uniforms.

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Congratulations to Makayla!

by Katy Fitzgerald

Makayla wins the Buskers competition!

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Kiwi Competitions

Kiwi Competitions

by Admin

The University of Canterbury is inviting Year 5 and 6 children to compete in the Kiwi Competition for Science, English and Maths.

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AM I FIT Group Fitness Training

by AM I FIT

We are the best in the business for providing the fun and friendly fitness training environment you need.

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Beauty N Mind Derma Frac

Beauty N' Mind

by Beauty N' Mind

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Credit Union

Credit Union Otago

by NZCU South

Credit Union South, trading as NZCU South, is a 100% New Zealand owned financial cooperative. Credit Union is proud to sponsor Wakari School's newsletter.

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Tania Porteoius

Tania Porteous – One Agency Dunedin

by One Agency Dunedin

Tania is one of our fantastic sponsors of the newsletter. Please support Tania and the team at One Agency.

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Hair for You

Hair for You

by Hair for You

Hair for You has been a loyal sponsor of Wakari School since August 2009.

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Wards Plastering

by Wards Plastering

Wards Plastering is a locally owned and operated business that has been a long time supporter of Wakari School.

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