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School Newsletter: Issue 8, 2022

School Newsletter • Issue 8

1 September 2022


Calendar:

2 Sep: Otago Cross Country champs

7 Sep: Board Elections: Voting closes

13 Sep: Board Elections: Votes counted

19 Sep: Board of Trustees meeting at 7pm

26-30 Sep: Senior swimming

30 Sep: End of term Three

17 Oct: Start of term four

24 Oct: LABOUR DAY - school closed

31 Oct: Board of Trustees meeting at 7pm

18 Nov: TEACHER ONLY DAY

14-25 Nov: Junior and Middle swimming


For term dates, click here.

Contents

Shiny and new wins through

by Chris Smith

The children have been loving the new playground, taking turns and enjoying playing together.

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Important information

2023 Class Structure

by Admin

We are currently in the process of setting classes for 2023.

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Account Statements

by Admin

Overdue accounts

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VOTING CLOSES 7TH SEPTEMBER 4PM.

by Delwynne Robertson

Don't forget to get your voting papers into the office by 7th September, 4pm.

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Picking up Rubbish

by Steam team

Cleaning up the local environment.

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Māori Board Games

by Anna Ollerenshaw

The Seniors and Juniors had a fabulous afternoon playing board games together in the sunshine.

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Updates on Polyfest 2022!

by Heather Bonney

The organisers for the Otago Polyfest Festival have shared the performance dates for 2022

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Spring Fever takes hold.

by Anna Lawson

The children in the Rooms 12 and 13 hub are skipping for joy with the arrival of spring.

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Magic in the Middle Syndicate

by Lisa Lowden

The Middle Syndicate have been getting crafty on a miniature scale making some lovely items for their fairy house and gardens habitats.

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Kia Orana from The Cook Islands

by Georgie Bond

Room 1 have been learning about The Cook Islands this term as part of our Commonwealth Games topic. Lets show you what we have been up to...

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Room 8's persuasive writing

by Katy Fitzgerald

The children in the Senior Hub have been working on their persuasive writing skills. Here are some examples from Room 8.

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University of Otago Dental School Teeth Brushing Study

by David Waddell

The Senior Syndicate children have this year lucky enough to be invited into a study run by the University of Otago Dental School.

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Music with Mrs Gribben

by Judith Stanbridge

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Senior Syndicate Robotics

by Carolyn Robins

The senior syndicate are halfway through their Term 3 work with Pip on Robotics. This ties in to our PBL focus: The Future.

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Room 2's Journey to Sāmoa

by Gemma Matsopoulos

Talofa lava! Leading on from our topic of the Commonwealth Games, each junior classroom has chosen a country to learn more about that is part of the Commonwealth. Room 2 has chosen Sāmoa! We have been learning about the language, celebrations, food, flag, art, dance and music that represents this Commonwealth county.

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Thumbs Up!

Caught in the Acts (August)

by Admin

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

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Wildlife Hospital Visits Room 10 and 11!

by Lucy Newton

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Headlice

Headlice Treatment

by Admin

There have been a few cases of headlice recently. This article provides advice on how to check and treat your child's hair.

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Cutlers Real Estate

by Cutlers

Are you thinking about selling you home?

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Rugby League Tournament

by Anna Ollerenshaw

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CCC

Canterbury Pants/Shorts Fundraiser

by Admin

Needing new Canterbury pants or shorts?

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Hills Cluster Cross Country

by Anna Ollerenshaw

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Hub 10 and 11's Fairy Door Challenge!

by Lynda Bardwell

On Friday of Week 2 our Hub were given a fun challenge to complete.

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Santa Parade

Santa Parade

by Santa Parade

Children needed for this years Santa Parade.

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Love Tennis

by Love Tennis

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Tennis

FREE Tennis Coaching

by TennisPlus

Is your child interested in playing tennis?

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Take a Kid Fishing

by Fish and Game

Are your children keen on trout fishing?

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Parent Empowerment Experience (PEE)

by PEE

An informative event aimed at parents, caregivers, educators and people who work with tamariki.

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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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Brick

Memorabilia Pavers

by Admin

Would you like to leave your mark on Wakari?

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Emergency Numbers

New Non-Emergency Number

by NZ Police

Call 105 for all non-emergency calls.

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Contact info

Updated Contact Information

by Admin

Do we have your up to date contact information?

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