Waikari School Newsletter

Developing Confident, Curious & Respectful Kids

Email: principal@waikari.school.nz
Website: https://waikari.school.nz
Location: 23 Princes Street, Waikari, New Zealand
Phone: (03)314 4250

Kia ora e te whānau,

The spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie was in full swing at Waikari Primary School's recent athletics day, where students showcased their athletic prowess and unwavering determination. Amidst cheers and applause, I was very impressed with how our young athletes took on every challenge with enthusiasm and resilience, embodying the true essence of sportsmanship.

Mrs Florance and I were extremely proud of the perseverance and determination displayed by our Waikari students. There was not one event where a Waikari student said "I can't do this." A huge congratulations to all of you.

A special note of gratitude goes out to Kerry, the mastermind behind the event's seamless organization, and the FAST team for organising a sizzling BBQ.

As the school term approaches halfway, we encourage parents and guardians to stay informed of upcoming events and activities by regularly checking the school newsletter and Skoolloop. We aim to get information out as soon as possible.

Once again, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the entire Waikari community for their unwavering support and involvement in making our school a vibrant and nurturing environment for our young learners. Your contributions are invaluable in shaping the future of our students.

Ngā Mihi Nui,

Phoebe Todd

Principal | Tuamuki

Waikari School

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected for the Hurunui Athletics:

(these students came 1st or 2nd at the Waikari/Greta Athletics day this week)

Year 4 Aiden, Ethan

Year 5 Max, Fergus, John

Year 6 Maddison, Te Atawhai, Nico

Year 7 Shakaiyah, Lotti, James, Tom, Macy

Year 8 Peppa

Details

• When - Monday 6th November (pp Wednesday 8th November)
• Where - Amuri College
• Time - briefing at 9:45am leaving school at 9am.
• Help Needed - We require a Team Manager for each age group, so if you can help please let Kerry know.
• Transport - We also require help to transport students to Amuri, if you can transport your own children and others please let Caryn know.

Monday 6th November is the final day of technology for year 7 & 8s.

School Assembly is taking place on Thursday 9th November at 2:30pm - We will be presenting Athletics and Term Assemblies.

Reminder that Thursday 16th November is a Teacher Only Day - enjoy an extra long Canterbury Show Weekend.

Please return your cups/trophies to school as soon as possible. We will need to have them with the engraver soon so that they are ready for the end of the year prize giving ceremony.

This is a great example of recount writing from Ethan.

Athletics Day

On Tuesday Omihi and Greta Valley Schools came to athletics.

First we lined up in our year groups. Then I walked across to the outstandingly enormous domain to do discus. We got two throws but I didn't get placed.

After that we did high jump, I jumped 1m 5cm. I came first. After that we approached the long jump pit. I became victorious in the long jump.

At that moment I sprinted to shot-put, I came third equal. Then we did long distance but I didn't get placed. After lunch we did sprints and I did notget placed.

It was hot, sunny and I felt exhausted.

Do you ask your kids how their day was? Are you met with groans and mumbles? Try shaking it up and asking questions that might get a deeper answer. Have a look at the poster below for examples.

Check out these peeps who have got a certificate for Using their Manners, Being Super Helpful & Playing by the Rules.

This week our focus is on accepting and celebrating other people's differences. Check out the video below that we watched in class.

Accepting our Differences is hard, have a conversation at home with your tamariki about a time you had to accept someone and their differences, even when they frustrated you.

Absences

• If your child is not going to be at school please contact the school before 9:00am.

School Bank Account

• Automatic payments are also welcome (weekly & fortnightly) and our Student Management system can also handle Payments in Advance.

School App

• Reminder to check Skoolloop regularly so see any updates from the teachers and the office.

Office Hours

• School office will be manned by Caryn from 9-9:30 and 1:30-3:00

Break Times

• 10:45-11:10 Morning Tea
• 12:45-1:20 Lunch

• Waikari School uses SchoolDocs to maintain a comprehensive, up-to-date set of policies and procedures online. These policies and procedures follow guidelines and legislation and best practice, and have been tailored for our school.
• Policies being reviewed this term are:

Curriculum and Student Achievement Policy

Student Achievement/Assessment Policy

Home Learning

Distance Learning

Identify Learning Support

Religious Instruction/Religious Education

• You can use the SchoolDocs website to participate in a review. https://waikari.schooldocs.co.nz/Logon.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f

Username: waikari

Password: pride

We as a B.O.T really value your feedback.

• Monday 6th November - Hurunui Athletics & Technology last day
• Wednesday 8th November - BOT Meeting
• Thursday 9th November - School Assembly
• Tuesday 14th November - Diabetes Awareness Day
• Thursday 16th November - Teacher Only Day
• Friday 17th November - Show Weekend (Public Holiday)
• Friday 24th November - Ballet - Christchurch
• Thursday 23rd & 30th November - North Canterbury Cricket Skills
• Monday 4th December - Top Teams Competition
• Wednesday 6th December - Singing at Waikari Hospital
• Thursday 14th December - End of Year Prizegiving

Families from the Community are invited to join our annual Community Preschoolers Christmas Party/Meri Kirihimete

• Rāpare/Thursday 30th November
  10am-12pm
• 10am-12pm
• at Sunflowers Preschool
• 45 Seymour Street Hawarden

Bring a small plate of kai to share for morning tea and a named $5 “Secret Santa” gift for you own tamariki.
Hosted by Hawarden-Waikari Playgroup and Sunflowers Preschool

Boys & Girls Agricultural Day

All Canterbury Rural Schools

Re: Boys and Girls Agricultural Club Championship Day & Calf Club Event

Canterbury A&P Association invites your school to participate in the Boys & Girls Agricultural

Club Championship Day and Calf Club Event to be held at the Canterbury Agricultural Park

on Thursday 23 November 2023 – please present your animals on the Cattle Lawns by the

Show Office.

Boys & Girls Ag Day Details – Starts at 10am

To qualify for this day the participants will need to have attended a school pet parade day

and/or an Area/Group day within their region. Classes will include lambs, goats, pigs,

poultry, alpacas, llamas, and calves. The classes will be split into two age group sections for

lambs, beef and dairy calves: Juniors being years 1-4, and Senior’s years 5-8. Other

sections may be split if numbers are required.

Due to a case of Mycoplasma Bovis being detected in the Selwyn Community, calves

will be judged on the farm. Children are still required to hand in their project books

for marking to the office by 10 th November.

All children that qualify to attend the Championship Day will need to have completed a full

project on the care, handling and rearing of the pet. These project books will need to be

handed into the office of the Canterbury A&P Association at Canterbury Agricultural Park,

Curletts Road, Christchurch by Friday 10 th November 2023.

Important - Please label your project with your full name, school, year and category

you will be competing in i.e. Lambs - Junior.

Calves – can each school please identify their calf entrants via email: entry@theshow.co.nz

to the office by 17 th November for Judging purposes.

We hope you will give consideration and encouragement to your pupils to attend this day

which in the past has been very successful.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Yours faithfully

Dyarne Robson

Show Secretary

Canterbury A&P Association

Childrens Surfing Programme.

Learn the skills of Surfing in a fun, safe environment. All equipment provided and professional instruction from Aaron Lock and team. For kids 8 - 14 years.
Sundays 10am to 12pm.
Dec / Jan Holidays : from 19th Dec, 10am -12pm
Cost $35 per day or $165 for five lessons. Bookings essential.
Venue :Sumner.
Call Aaron on 0800 80 SURF (7873) or book online at surfcoach.co.nz/book

We have just had some important information come through from Santa's personal mailman about writing to santa this year.

Details:

• If your child would like a personalised letter from Santa, kids can get in touch with him by visiting nzpost.co.nz/writetosanta.
• They’ll need some help from a parent or guardian when entering their name and postal address.
• For online letters received by 27 November, Santa will respond with a postcard in the mail.
• Online letters received from 28 November – 21 December will receive a reply from Santa by email.