News from the Principal - Week 4
Dear Parents, Carers and Friends of Whītau School. Kia ora koutou katoa! Talofa lava! Mālō e lelei! Greetings everyone.
Kia ora te whānau
A Friendly Reminder - STAFF ONLY DAY NEXT FRIDAY 3RD JUNE. Our school will be closed for instruction for a Staff Professional Learning Day. SKIDS are operating a holiday programme for the day if you require child care for your tamariki.
School Cross Country
Our 2022 Whītau School Cross Country was run yesterday on a beautiful autumn morning at Avon Park. It was wonderful to have whānau being able to be there to support our tamariki. Thank you so much for coming and supporting your tamariki and staying in the Parents Area for our orange level safety. The children tried really well with their running after training all term with their class, for the race yesterday. A big thank you to Mrs Heads for her wonderful organisation and a thank you to the staff for assisting with this event. Next year we will have an announcer to announce the races for you and share the results during the event.
Year 0/1 Boys
1st - Manahi Brown
2nd - Keon Connell
3rd - Salman Shire
Year 0/1 Girls
1st - Miah Hira-Johns
2nd - Isabella Sharples
3rd - Mereani Leko
Year 2 Boys
1st - Felix Anderson
2nd - Ari Taylor
3rd - Jayce Skinner
Year 2 Girls
1st - Amelia Smith-Reeves
2nd - Bella Gourley
3rd - Riley van der Horst
Year 3 Boys
1st - Lennox Connell
2nd - Jaxon Faulks
3rd - Ethan Lavaiamat
Year 3 Girls
1st - Tamania Riritahi
2nd - Seini Fifita
3rd - Shantelle Prasad
Year 4 Boys
1st - Samuel Cave
2nd - Seth Taitoko
3rd - Malachi Mackie-Walker
Year 4 Girls
1st - Wendy Nathan
2nd - Karley Williams
3rd - Hazel-Lee Linstead
Year 5 Boys Social
1st - Sam Falanai
2nd - Thohith Anitha Balamurugan
3rd - John Va'atiuola
Year 5 Girls Social
1st - Emelie Howe-Van Ekeris
2nd - Ayanna Shire
3rd - Riley Smith
Year 5 Boys Competitive
1st - Jaziah Cate
2nd - Alin Tamang
3rd - Israel Tonga
Year 5 Girls Competitive
1st - Lexie Eades
2nd - Chelsea Edwards
3rd - Novayah Gilbert-Scott
Year 6 Social
1st - Joshua Manu
2nd - Micah Palu
3rd - Rome Fanene
Year 6 Girls Social
1st - Sienna Tavake
2nd - Aaliyah Benns-Upston
3rd - Betty Paseka
Year 6 Boys Competitive
1st - Jonty Cameron
2nd - Ritvik Pandey
3rd - Oakley Kentish
Year 6 Girls Competitive
1st - Savannah Boese
2nd - Brianna Weller
3rd - Azaleea Sheehan
School Basketball Team
The Whītau Dragons have made a great start to the season winning our first two games in the Year 5 and 6 basketball competition held at Cowles Stadium on Thursday nights. With only two players returning from last year we are in the development grade as most of our players are new to basketball and love learning the game.
Last week we played Queenspark and were leading the whole time. We played excellent defence and passed the ball well winning 10-8. The player of the day was Brianna for great passing and defence. This week we played Christchurch East School. Our teamwork and shooting were great. The score was 20 to 12. Well done everyone!
A special mention to the parents who are very supportive and encouraging on the sideline. We couldn't do it without you. We have a bye this week.
Joanne Casey
Coach
Nga mihi nui
Sandra Dentice JP
Principal | Tumuaki
