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School Newsletter Term 3, Week 6

Friday 30th August 2024

School NewsletterTerm 3, Week 6Friday 30th August 2024

Kia ora,


We’re thrilled to share that Mid Central Health's dentist trailer will be on-site at our school for the next few weeks. This is a fantastic opportunity for our tamariki to receive important dental care without having to leave the school grounds. We encourage all parents and caregivers to take advantage of this service, ensuring our students maintain their bright, healthy smiles.


A massive thank you goes out to everyone who contributed to the TWNOT Gala Day. It was an extremely successful event, with funds raised going directly towards our upcoming senior camp. The spirit of our community truly shone through, with so many people volunteering their resources, and energy to make the day a success. The funds raised will ensure that all students have the opportunity to participate in this important camp experience, which is always a highlight of the year.


Despite the recent wet weather, training for the RICOH sports tournament will continue. Although the tournament has been postponed, our teams remain committed to their practice sessions, and we’re grateful to the parents and coaches who have adjusted their schedules to keep the momentum going. Your dedication is greatly appreciated, and we’re confident our teams will be well-prepared when the tournament is rescheduled.


Finally, our teachers are currently focused on continuing to develop our consistent approach to numeracy and literacy across all year levels as we build up to the rollout of new additions to the New Zealand Curriculum. This preparation is crucial to ensuring that our students are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive. We’re excited about these upcoming changes and are committed to providing a smooth transition for our students.


As always, thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. Together, we make our school a wonderful place for our children to learn and grow.


Nga mihi,

Tony West

Principal - Tumuaki

West End School - Te Kura O Urumutu

Upcoming Events

WEEK 7

  • School Photos - Monday 2nd September
  • Three Way Conferences - Tuesday 3rd September
  • Three Way Conferences - Wednesday 4th September
  • EPIC Music - Wednesday 4th September


WEEK 8

  • EPIC Music - Wednesday 11th September
  • PUĀWAITANGA VIBE Assembly - Friday 13th September (2pm)
  • Dodgeball Tournament - Friday 13th September
  • Tipuranga Lollipops Evening - Friday 13th September (5.30 - 7.30)


WEEK 9

  • Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori - All week
  • EPIC Music - Wednesday 18th September
  • West End School Dance Festival Prelim dances - Wednesday 18th September
  • EPro8 Interschool Tournament - Wednesday 18th September (from 4pm - 8pm)
  • PIHIPIHINGĀ VIBE Assembly - Friday 20th September (2pm)


WEEK 10

  • Best Me Talent Show Rehearsal - Monday 23rd September
  • West End School Dance Festival FINALS - Tuesday 24th September
  • EPIC Music - Wednesday 25th September
  • BEST ME TALENT SHOW - Friday 27th September
  • END OF TERM 3 - Friday 27th September

Bringing a spare change of clothing

We are having a lot of children coming to the office after getting wet or muddy and have no change of clothes to get into. This also includes children who are having toileting accidents. Please remember to pack a spare pair of clothes (including underwear) so you don't get a phone call and have to come into school to give your child clean, dry clothes.

School Photos next week

PhotoLife forms were sent home with children last week.


If parents would like a SIBLING photo please fill out the photo request form and return it to the office by Friday 30th August 2024. Without the filled out and returned SIBLING photo request form, SIBLING photos will not be taken.


All students present on the day will have individual and classroom photos taken.

Form to fill out - also available in school office

3 Way Conferences are next week

School will close at 12.15 on Wednesday 4th September for our Three Way Conferences

Three Way Conferences will last for 20 minutes.

On Tuesday 3rd September our conferences will start at 3.20pm and our last conference will be at 7.20pm.

On Wednesday 4th September, conferences will start at 1pm and our last conference will finish at 6pm. School will close at 12.15 on this day so we can hold our conferences.

Bookings for 3 Way Conferences

Three Way Conferences are Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th September

You are now able to book a time for a 3 Way Conference with your child's teacher.


The purpose of the three-way conference is to report to parents about children's overall progress and achievement in Reading, Writing and Maths.


Please click on the booking link or scan the QR Code and follow the instructions (selecting your child's teacher) and finding a time that suits you.


BOOKINGS WILL CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON MONDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER.

QR Code

Booking Link

Mobile Dental Clinic at West End

A Mobile Dental Unit will be visiting West End School from Monday, 26 August 2024 (operational Tuesday – Thursday) to examine and provide preventative treatment (cleaning, fissure sealants, x-rays and fluoride treatment) where required for patients due for their annual check.

Students requiring further treatment, (fillings and extractions) will be sent an information pamphlet, medical history update form and consent form. These will need to be signed and returned to either the Mobile or the school office before any treatment is undertaken.

If parents have any concerns or wish to be present at their child’s dental appointment please contact us on either of the numbers below.

Regards from the Dental Team

Telephone 027 4440085/0800 825 583

Tipuranga

Room 13

In Room 13 we have been using Mana Aotūroa to create these bright pieces of artwork. We have been talking about how our names are special to us and listing lots of things we are good at doing! We discovered we are all great at different things and that makes us special.

Puāwaitanga

Room 11

What a great start to the term in Room 11! We have been learning about ourselves and our culture as part of ‘Navigating the Journey’. We had to create a small art piece to show something that we care about and we have turned it into a quilt so that we can keep being reminded of the special things in our lives.

Te Wao Nui o Tāne

Our Senior students have been enthusiastically engaged in the EPro8 Challenge this week! EPro8 is an exciting science and engineering program featuring a variety of hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and foster skills in science, engineering, and problem-solving. Throughout the challenge, our students have embodied our school values of Manaakitanga (caring and respect), Kotahitanga (unity and togetherness), Mana Aotūroa (inquiry and learning), and Whakamana (empowerment and strength). It's been wonderful to see them dive into these challenges with such enthusiasm, teamwork, and commitment to our shared values!

Senior Camp Information

Timeline

  • Week 10, Term 3, 13th September Health Forms to be completed online.

  • Week 1, Term 4 , 31st October, Parent help evening. All camp information to be given regarding expectations.

T.W.N.O.T Senior Camp Health Forms for students

Please find attached the student health form for T.W.N.O.T camp, all children are required to have one of these filled out in order to attend. If the health form shows anything that you believe needs further discussion, please contact your classroom teacher. We would like all of these filled out before the end of Week 10.

Please fill out our Google Form

West End School Dance Festival

This is a Student Council initiative where after talking to the students and getting feedback on how to make West End an even cooler place to be, they wanted to have more whole school fun events and more competitions to explore our passions and practice our Mana Aotūroa and Whakamana.

Whānau welcome to both events! More details closer to the time!

PTA EVENTS

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

Massey Kids Club Holiday Program

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

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