Plenty going on for our Learners.
The children are going well and there is lots going on both inside and outside of the classroom for them.
Visit this articleNewsletter • Issue 15 • 12 November 2015
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.
Jamie Kerr
Calendar
16 Nov - 2016 Class placing closing date
17 Nov - Otago Athletic Championships
17 Nov - Board of Trustees meeting
20 Nov - Full assembly at 2pm
26 Nov - Swimming starts for Junior Syndicate
30 Nov - Swimming starts for Middle Syndicate
School Donations
Thank you to those that have paid their school donation so far. We encourage as many as possible to think about paying as this is the best way to support your school.
All donations made to the school are eligible for a tax rebate. Once your payment has been actioned, you will receive a receipt. This will come home with your child, usually within 5 days of payment.
For more information on school donations, go to our website and click on Information—School Donations. Here you can see FAQ and links to Inland Revenue and tax claim forms.
Contents
2016 Term Dates
For those that are planning their holidays next year, here are the confirmed term dates (and public holidays) for Wakari School in 2016
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Class Structures for 2016
The following are the Class structures for 2016. Syndicate structures can change from year to year depending upon size of cohorts for example.
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Will your child be absent from school?
Below is the process to follow if your child will be absent from school:
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Otago Athletics Champs
Three individuals and three teams have qualified for the Otago Athletics championships to be held on Tuesday 17 November.
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We Need Your Plastic Bottle Tops Please!
Help Room 15 create an Upcycled Minion Masterpiece...
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Year 5 Camp
Recently the Year 5 children went to Camp Waiora. Read what the children said about the Camp.
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Sustainability in Room 6
Room 9 Poetry!
The wonderful writers from 9 have been working on their poetry writing.
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Garden Group Happenings!
The keen Wakari School gardeners have been busy in the garden!
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SPCA Visit
On Wednesday 4th November, Steph from the SPCA came to talk to us about caring for our pets.
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Poems and pictures by Room 8
"If" poems, are poems where the children choose an animal and describe what they would look like and how they would move. Our "If" poems have had added illustrations in pastels. Look at all the fabulous colours we used to create our animals.
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Science with Dave!
Recently Room 12 had 'Dave the Scientist' come to show the children lots of cool things.
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The Middle Syndicate's Trip To The Green Island Landfill and Upcycle Garden
Ever wondered what happens in Dunedin to your kerbside rubbish? We found out!
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Middle Syndicate visit Dunedin Landfill
Thanks to Jennie Upton, the Middle Syndicate had a very thought provoking visit to the Dunedin Landfill on Monday 2nd November.
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Caught in the Act (28 Oct - 11 Nov 2015)
Once again there have been a lot of children caught in the act. Well done! Award winners from October 28 - November 11
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AM I FIT Group Fitness Training
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
Naturally in Love
Tania Porteous – 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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Credit Union Otago
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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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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