Photo by Rebecca McColgan

Week 7, Term 3 Newsletter

Lisa Young — August 30th, 2023

In this week's newsletter:

School Life

Becoming a Board Member
Studio 3 Rescheduled Whānau Forum
Named Hats
Year 6 Intermediate Enrolments
Bake Sale
Lost Property

Extra Curricular Opportunities

Basketball School Holiday Program

Other Opportunities

Head Held High
Science and Technology Workshops
Pform.nz
Holy Moly Arts and Crafts
St Paul's College Enrolment 2024

School Life

Becoming a Board Member

On 15th November we will be holding board elections. Two members of our board have come to the end of their term. This is your chance to think about standing for election.

School board members are active leaders in our schools. They have an important role in supporting strong professional leadership and ensuring effective teaching for all students through informed governance. They are part of planning for and evaluating the great educational outcomes your tamariki experience.

Parents, caregivers and people in the wider community can be parent representatives. School boards need to represent the diversity of their school communities to ensure a bright future for all our children.

The school board elections are the opportunity to vote for candidates who will make a positive difference in children’s education. We need more people willing to use their skills and experiences for the benefit of students!

"Board members are entrusted by the community to ensure the success of our schools and a bright future for our children. We need an education system where all children are expected to succeed and one where we all take shared responsibility in ensuring this happens. As a member of a school board you can make things happen - you can make a difference."

- Lorraine Kerr, NZSTA President

You don't need any special skills, other than caring about our kura. If you would like to find out more, send me an email teresa@westmere.school.nz or flag me down at the gate. You can also email botchair@westmere.school.nz

Studio 3 Whānau Forum
Whānau Forum for Studio 3 have been rescheduled for Wednesday and Thursday 13-14th September. Please go to https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code/xaryg to book a slot for your whānau.

Named Hats

Named School Hat — Image by: Rebecca McColgan

We are offering a one-off embroidery service for school hats again.

If you would like to purchase a new school hat for your child and have their name embroidered on it this will cost $22.

Sorry, we are only doing new hats.

Please fill in the following form to order.

Orders will be processed once payment is made.

We need 50 orders to be made for this service to go ahead.

All orders must be in and paid for by Friday 14th of September.

Payment can be made by internet transfer (preferred method) to 12-3020-0460008-00 or Eftpos at the school office.

Year 6 Enrolments for Intermediate
If you haven't already, please get your Year 6s enrolled at their new school.

Our local Intermediate schools are starting to plan for their new Year 7 students.

Our Year 6 teachers will be meeting with staff from Ponsonby and Pasadena to pass on information about all the students' social and learning needs.

It really supports your child to make a smooth transition to Year 7 if their new school has the information they need.

If you have any questions about the transition to Year 7, please see your child's teacher, or contact Alice Sievewright.

Bake Sale - Calling all bakers and buyers!

The WSS is holding a “Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring” Bake Sale on Thursday 14th September under the Supertop.

Please send your child with gold coins for delicious treats.

Parents, look out for our new lunchbox baking boxes which will be on sale – perfect to freeze for school lunches!

If you can please help with baking (or buying treats), it is greatly appreciated. Sign up here to help.

Please drop off your baking anytime before 3 pm on 14th September at the school office (don’t forget to name your container)

Lost Property

Did you know that lost property for the whole school is located in the school office on Larchwood Ave?

Please check on a regular basis. Due to the volume of lost property, we will be donating anything that isn't collected very soon.

Anything that is labelled goes straight back to your child. Need help with naming clothes? Here are some companies that offer fun labelling solutions:

https://www.nameit.co.nz/

https://www.preciouslabels.co.nz/

https://www.tinyme.co.nz/name-labels/iron-on-clothing-labels

Other Opportunities

Head Held High

Science and Technology Workshops

Brain Play is thrilled to offer an incredible lineup of after-school activities designed to ignite the curiosity and creativity of Kiwi kids aged 5 to 13.

Join us all over Auckland and online for Minecraft adventures and STEM programmes!

Our engaging classes cater to various interests, fostering a love for science and technology.

With free trials online and in-person available, there's something for everyone.

We also have lots of free events all over Auckland, think 3D design, STEM, robotics, and more.

Book your child's spot today at https://www.brainplay.co.nz and unlock their limitless potential!

Pform.nz

Drop the kids to our team at our Pform.nz holiday programmes while you enjoy having the day to yourself. They will be safe and well entertained for the day with Pform activities run by our talented team. A day filled with Dance, Drama, Singing and loads of fun!

Remuera Sept 25, 26, 27, 28 |Orewa Sept 26 & Oct 3| Albany Oct 2 & 3| Westmere Oct 4 & 5

To book visit www.pform.nz

Holy Moly Arts and Crafts

St Paul's College Enrolment 2024

Basketball School Holiday Program

For those who require child care via some basketball fun, skills, and games for the upcoming September school holidays. Our local program, easy drop-off and pick-up. Registrations are now open. Please note we only have limited spaces and therefore first in first served.