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Newsletter: Issue 12 2017

Newsletter • Issue 12 • 17 August 2017

Welcome

We welcome the following pupil and his family to Wakari School. We hope you will enjoy being part of Team Wakari and our learning environment.

Tava'a Matagi-Stevenson


Calendar

25 Aug: Assembly at 2pm

26-27 Aug: Ski Weekend #1

28 Aug: Senior Syndicate swimming at Moana Pool

31 Aug: Little Learners at 1.30pm

8 Sep: Assembly at 2pm

9-10 Sep: Ski Weekend #2

11 Sep: Senior Syndicate swimming at Moana Pool

17 Sep: School Fair

20 Sep: Board of Trustees Meeting

25-27 Oct: Year 5 Camp at Waiora

20 Nov: Teacher Only Day - school closed

For 2017 term dates, click here.

Contents

Marimba

Performing Arts to the fore!

by Chris Smith

On one of my drop ins this week I was lucky enough to witness the entire Senior Syndicate rehearsing their Stars on Stage performance.

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2017 Ukulele Jam

by Caroline Brown

Once again this year's Uke Jam was a great success. We got to play a huge variety of songs, met some special visitors(Anna Grimaldi, Olivia Bates and Callum and P from The Hits) and really enjoyed ourselves. Thanks to the parents who helped out with transport.

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Volcanic explosion at Wakari!

by Caroline Brown

Amadeo from the Otago Museum visited the Senior Syndicate yesterday to share his knowledge about volcanoes and earthquakes.

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The year 5 team ready to compete!

O'Mathalon

by Katy Fitzgerald

2 groups of senior students recently represented Wakari School at the O'Mathalon competition at The Edgar Centre.

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Space Explorers Found at the Museum

by Deborah Storer

5, 4, 3, 2, 1..........BLAST OFF. Room 8 rocketed off to learn about space.

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Thumbs Up!

Caught in the Act (3 - 16 August)

by Admin

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

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2017 Hills Cluster Medalists

Hills Cross Country Results

by Sports Reporter

Congratulations to all the Wakari School runners who competed at the Hills Cluster Cross Country on Monday. Wakari School performed very well.

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Visitors from Otago University.

by Anna Hartley

Three postdoctorate students from the University of Otago's Geology Department came to visit the Senior Syndicate.

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Room 12's Volcano Art

by Anna Hartley

Room 12 have been inspired by this term's topic to create some volcano art.

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Cluster Schools Cross Country

by Richard Murray

Runners perform admirably at Cluster Cross Country Champs

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Surprise, Surprise!

by Cathy Logie

Great time had by all, finding hidden treasures in the school garden!

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Clothes

Can you help us?

by Judith Stanbridge

Spare clothes?

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Room 6's Planetarium Visit Stories

by Judith Stanbridge

The bus opened up so we could go to the museum to see the planetarium. Kensi

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Just Relax

Relax Kids Winter Sports

by Relax Kids

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Playball

Playball Hockey

by Playball

Read for more information on hockey classes.

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KJFC Prizegiving

Kaikorai Junior Rugby Prizegiving

by Sports Reporter

Three Wakari School pupils feature in this years prizegiving.

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Marimba Magic

by Lynda Bardwell

Room 4 has been learning how to play the marimbas with Mrs Gribben.

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Harcourts Rugby Award!

by Caroline Brown

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Camp

Year 5 Camp (25-27 Oct)

by Senior Syndicate

Details on Year 5 camp this year.

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Donations

School Donations

by Admin

Thank you to all those that have paid their donation so far. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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Dunedin Kindergartens

Wakari Kindergarten

by Wakari Kindergarten

Wakari Kindy has spaces available now for the morning and afternoon sessions.

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Taylor'd Medspa

Taylor'd Medspa

by Taylor'd Medspa

Proud supporters of Wakari School.

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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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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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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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