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School Newsletter Term 1, Week 4

Friday 23rd February 2024

School NewsletterTerm 1, Week 4Friday 23rd February 2024

Kia ora West End whānau


We hope this newsletter finds you well and filled with the same sense of pride that we're feeling after our successful start to the 2024 academic year.


We want to extend a huge thanks to our dedicated Enviro Team for their outstanding efforts during the recent working bees. Your hard work and commitment to improving and maintaining our environment are truly commendable. The results of their efforts are visible throughout our community, and we are grateful for their tireless dedication.


Next, we want to celebrate the success of our first VIBE assembly of the year, expertly hosted by Te Wao Nui o Tāne. The energy and information at the assembly were showcasing the incredible talents and spirit of our children while exploring the many extra curricular activities available to our akonga. It was a fantastic start to what promises to be a year filled with exciting events and achievements.


We also want to shine a spotlight on one of our own, Whaea Karen, who recently participated in the Kapa Haka Regionals with Mātaatua. Her dedication is inspiring, and we were thrilled to support her during the live performance. The entire school came together to cheer her on, demonstrating our strong sense of community and support for each other's endeavours.


As we continue through the year, let's carry this spirit of support and celebration with us. Together, we can achieve great things and create a vibrant, thriving community for all.


Thank you to everyone who contributes to making our community the wonderful place that it is. Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and we are grateful for each and every one of you.


Nga mihi

Tony West

Principal - Tumuaki

West End School - Te Kura O Urumutu

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Our West End Student Council for 2024

We had over 50 children give speeches in front of their classes to be voted into student council this year. This shows that we have so many students keen to give back to the school and be amazing leaders. Well done to everyone who showed fantastic whakamana by giving speeches! Congratulations also to our Student Council representatives for this year!

During our VIBE Assembly on Thursday we had 5 senior students who stood up in front of the school and gave a speech say why they would be a great Student Council President. All of these speeches were fantastic and we are so proud of each student for speaking in front of a big crowd. Well done!

Do you have our West End School App?

If you do not have our school app on your phone or device, please email dminchin@westend.school.nz and he can send you the link to download our app.


If you already have the app, please click on the alerts, the tick on the top right, and select the teams/clubs/groups that your child is in this year so you can receive all of the information needed throughout the year.


Through our app you are able to view all newsletters, go onto Kindo, report an absence if your child is sick as well as access any important links and information.

Swimming this term

The small pool is still out of action, so swimming for Puāwaitanga and Tipuranga will start in Week 6.


We will be sending reminders of swimming via our school app, but please be aware that


Te Wao Nui o Tāne (Room 2, 3, 4, 5) will swim on Monday,

Puāwaitanga (Room 1, 6, 7, 10 and 11) will swim on Tuesday,

Tipuranga (Room 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) will swim on Wednesday.


Children will need to bring togs, towel, goggles and if your child has long hair it will need to be tied up for swimming.

Ko Whaea Karen e mahi mīharo ana

Whaea Karen

HOW2 Charitable Trust

Refugee Support - if you are new to Palmerston North

Attached is a link that offers support for refugees to New Zealand. The main purpose is to help with health and education and they coordinate with different organisations to help you adjust to life in Palmerston North e.g counselling, dentist, GP. They also provide support for driving education and support groups for parents. The centre is on the corner of King Street, but please click on the link for more information - or share with a friend who would benefit from this amazing service.

Upcoming Events

WEEK 5 -

  • Boys in Netball - Tuesday 27th February
  • TWNOT Basketball - Thursday 29th February


WEEK 6 -

  • Boys in Netball - Tuesday 5th March
  • Girls in Football - Wednesday 6th March
  • TWNOT Basketball - Thursday 7th March
  • VIBE Assembly (Puawaitanga led) - Thursday 22nd February - 1.45pm in the school hall


WEEK 7 -

  • Swimming Sports (TBC) - Monday 11th March
  • Interschool Triathlon Champs (TBC) - Thursday 14th March


WEEK 8 -

  • Weetbix Kids Tryathlon - Tuesday 19th March
  • Boys in Netball Festival Day - Tuesday 19th March
  • 3 Way Conferences - Wednesday 20th March - from 3pm
  • 3 Way Conferences - Thursday 21st March - from 1pm
  • VIBE Assembly (Tipuranga led) - Thursday 21st March - 9am in the school hall
  • Mt Biggs Tough Guy/Gal - Friday 22nd March


WEEK 9 -

  • Interschool Swimming Sports - Monday 25th March
  • GOOD FRIDAY (No school) - Friday 29th March


WEEK 10 -

  • EASTER MONDAY (No school) - Monday 1st April
  • EASTER TUESDAY (No school) - Tuesday 2nd April
  • Back to school - Wednesday 3rd April


WEEK 11 -

  • VIBE Assembly (Pihipihingā led) - Thursday 11th April - 1.45pm in the school hall
  • Last Day of Term 1 - Friday 12th April

PE at West End

Term One Sports have begun please ensure you add the sporting tab to your app to get weekly draws.

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Weetbix Kids TRYathlon:

The following link directs you to the Weetbix Kids TRYathlon, if you would like to register your child to this please add them to our dashboard.

If you have questions about this event please come directly to Miss Black.

http://raceroster.com/events/2024/79109/palmerston-north-sanitarium-weet-bix-kids-tryathlon/register?team=588310

Term Dates 2024

Term 1: Monday 29 Jan - Friday 12 April

Term 2: Monday 29 April - Friday 5 July

Term 3: Monday 22 July - Friday 27 Sept

Term 4: Monday 14 Oct - Friday 13 Dec

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If your child is absent from school.

It is really important under the current circumstances you notify the school if your child is absent.


PLEASE DO NOT TXT OR EMAIL THE CLASSROOM TEACHER.

ALL ABSENCES SHOULD BE ADVISED VIA THE OFFICE.


Please remember to advise the office by 8.30am if your child is not attending school.

You can telephone 358-2465 and leave a message or txt 021 118 0156.

ABSENCES CAN ALSO BE SENT EASILY THROUGH OUR SCHOOL APP


In both cases please give a reason for absence.

Thank you.

Kindo Online Shop

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It is very important that families register with Kindo, as this is now the only way to register your child for school sports, and ordering PTA lunches.
Below are the links to register.
If you require help please call the Kindo helpdesk on

0508 454 636

New users need this link

Existing users need this link

West End School
Te Kura o Urumutu
Email: office@westend.school.nz
Location: West End School, 196 College Street, Palmerston North
Phone: 06 358 2465