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School Newsletter: Issue 9, 2022

School Newsletter • Issue 9

29 September 2022


Calendar:

26-30 Sep: Senior swimming

30 Sep: End of term three

17 Oct: Start of term four

19-21 Oct: Year 5 Camp

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

5 Dec: Board of Trustees meeting at 7pm

7 Dec: Year 6 leavers night

14 Dec: Last Day of 2022 - 12:30pm finish

For term dates, click here.

Contents

A Striking Performance

by Chris Smith

It was fabulous to have the whole school in our Hall for the Strike percussion group performance held on Tuesday.

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Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees News

by Board of Trustees

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Home & School

Home & School News

by Home and School

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Video: Teina Kapa Haka Performance at school, 2022

Ka mau te wehi! We have seen such fabulous work from our two Kapa Haka groups - our Tuakana (older) and Teina (younger) Roopū (groups)

by Heather Bonney

September has been a month of celebrating our Kapa Haka learning, with our Roopū Tuakana (Seniors and Middles) performing at the Edgar Center for Polyfest 2022, and our Roopū Teina (Juniors) performing on our Wakari School stage earlier this week.

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Dunedin Primary and Intermediate Schools Triathlon

by Chloe Barton

11 keen children from Wakari headed out to Port Chalmers to take part in the Dunedin Primary and Intermediate Schools Triathlon on Wednesday.

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An exciting and busy Term in Rooms 12 and 13.

by Anna Lawson

We have had such a busy term in Room 12 and 13, so many fun activities and projects. The children have really been showing us their creativity and perserverance working on a variety of tasks.

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Strike!

by Georgie Bond

Our Wakari children were treated to a wonderful (and very loud) percussion performance this week.

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Tramping, Chess and Edison Robots

by David Waddell

Over the second half of the term, Senior Syndicate Children have been enjoying the Friday Project.

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Room 2's masks inspired by the Pacific and Instructional Writing

by Gemma Matsopoulos

We have put our new paper skills to the test by creating masks inspired by our focus country Sāmoa! Plus a tasty way to introduce instructional writing...

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Friday Project

by Carolyn Robins

Friendship bracelets and orienteering were two of the options our senior syndicate tamariki could choose for Friday Project.

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Baking, Minecraft and Drama

by Anna Ollerenshaw

Friday Project in Room 9

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Clay, cricket and research projects - Friday Project sessions in Room 8

by Katy Fitzgerald

Senior Hub students have enjoyed Friday Project sessions over the last 4 weeks. Here is what has been happening in Room 8.

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A Night at the Museum!

by Chloe Barton

In week 8, after much anticipation, the Year 4 children set off for their sleepover at the Otago Museum.

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Hunting For A Lion

by Judith Stanbridge

Mrs Stanbridge heard a roaring sound on her way home. What could it be?

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The Secret Life of Teachers

by Lynda Bardwell

Have you ever wondered what teachers do when the children leave at the end of the day?

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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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Otago Cross Country

by Anna Ollerenshaw

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Thumbs Up!

Caught in the Acts (Sept)

by Admin

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

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Dance & Arts Therapy NZ

by Dance and Arts Therapy NZ

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Queens Aerobics

by Queens High School

Queens Aerobics, is offering an exciting “have a go” sport aerobics workshop for primary through to intermediate aged students (year 3- year 8). This workshop is suitable for anyone, who wishes to give sport aerobics a go. The workshop will be a fun learning experience, tailored to suit the abilities and age of the students.

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Colouring-in Competition

by Roslyn Pharmacy

School holiday colouring-in competition

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MASH (formerly Magic) Holiday Programme

by MASH

See what is on offer this holidays at Wakari

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Dunedin Brick Show

by Dunedin Brick Show

Do you enjoy LEGO? This maybe for you!

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Sport Otago Rainbow Run

by Sport Otago

Fun run or walk.

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Coding Lessons

by Coding NZ

Is your child interested in coding?

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2023 Census

by PersolKelly

Full-time temporary positions available: Nov 2022 - April 2023

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Become a host family for the University of Otago

by Otago University

Read more to see how you could become a host family ...

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Cutlers Real Estate

by Cutlers

Are you thinking about selling you home?

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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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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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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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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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