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School Newsletter: Issue 7, 2021

School Newsletter • Issue 7

11 November 2021


Calendar:

15-25 Nov: Junior and Middle swimming

19 Nov - Teacher only day

29 Nov - 3 Dec: Senior swimming

14 Dec: LAST DAY OF 2021

1 Feb: Start of school year.

For term dates, click here.

Contents

A Blossoming Term 4

by Chris Smith

A plethora of experiences for our learners so far in this term.

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Will your child be absent from school?

by Admin

Below is the process to follow if your child will be absent from school:

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The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt

by Katy Fitzgerald

Room 8 have been doing some creative writing with our student teacher, Miss Shaw, based on this entertaining picture book.

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Exciting times for the Room 4 & 5 Hub Scientists!

by Heather Bonney

This term the observant learners in the Room 4 & 5 Hub have become eager scientists!

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Video: Tikanga Wakari Kapa Haka Performance  - October, 2021

Tikanga Wakari do themselves proud at our school Kapa Haka performance!

by Heather Bonney

Earlier this term our Kapa Haka group, Tikanga Wakari, did a fabulous job performing to our school audience in the beautiful Dunedin sunshine!

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Southern Zone Rugby League Carnival

by Anna Ollerenshaw

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Hub 10 and 11 Museum Sleepover

by Lucy Newton

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Video: 2021 Year 5 camp

Year 5 camp was a blast!

by Caroline Brown

The Year 5s had a fabulous time at their recent Waiora Camp. A huge thanks to the parents that came along and helped out.

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I AM POEMS

by Alisha DeCourcy

We have been writing 'I Am' Poems with Miss Shuttleworth. Enjoy reading about who we are and where we come from! Thanks Miss Shuttleworth for teaching and helping in Room 6 the last three weeks!

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Middle Syndicate Museum Sleepover Fun!

by Lisa Lowden

This week the Middles finally got to have their turn at experiencing the Museum Sleepover, a highlight for our Year 4's! On Tuesday night Hub 12/13 had an amazing time!

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Library News

by Lynda Bardwell

It is that time of the year when the school library is preparing for its annual stocktake.

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Jelly on a plate.

by Deborah Storer

Jelly on a plate. Wibble, wobble, wibble, wobble - jelly on a plate. Room 3's observations of jelly in it's different stages.

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Creative Writing in the Rooms 4 and 5 Hub

by Anna Lawson

The Children in the Rooms 4 and 5 Hub have been creating some rather amazing Aliens, using their imaginations to add all sorts of interesting features.

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Scientists in Hub 1,2,3

by Judith Stanbridge

This term we have been scientists developing our observation skills.

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Ministry of Health released Health Order.

by Delwynne Robertson

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Class Placements for 2022

by Chris Smith

Planning is underway for class allocation of pupils for 2022.

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Stock the Bus

by Lynda Bardwell

Once again Wakari School is proud to be supporting this community event where schools around Otago help fill a bus with donations of food, treats, toys and gifts. These are then given to those in need over Christmas. We are encouraging each family to donate something to this worthy cause. All donations are to be delivered to Room 11 anytime before Friday 26 November. Listed below are some possible ideas of items which could be donated. Many thanks Mrs Bardwell and the Room 11 learners.

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Memorabilia Pavers

by Admin

Would you like to leave your mark on Wakari?

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Group Fitness Training at Wakari

by Lizzi Diehl

Are you struggling to get fit by yourself? Perhaps a group fitness session is for you!

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Emergency Numbers

New Non-Emergency Number

by NZ Police

Call 105 for all non-emergency calls.

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Leave your mark on Wakari School!

by Admin

Leave a lasting impression on Wakari by purchasing a brick for the commemorative path.

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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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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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