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School Newsletter Term 2, Week 5

Friday 31st May 2024

School NewsletterTerm 2, Week 5Friday 31st May 2024

Kia ora Koutou,


We are thrilled to share that our recent cross-country event was a great success! Despite the cold weather, every participant gave their very best, showcasing our athletes' impressive running abilities. It was heartwarming to see students working so hard to complete the course, demonstrating perseverance and determination.


A huge thank you goes out to all the parents and grandparents who came down to support our young runners. Special thanks to Mrs. Black and the support crew, including Mr. B (Caretaker), Mrs. Garstang, Miss Bone, and Matua Rhys, who started early in the morning to ensure everything was ready for our tamariki. Your efforts made the cross-country event an exciting and memorable experience for everyone involved.


As the colder weather sets in, please ensure that students have warm clothing and keep them home if they are unwell. This is crucial for their health and well-being as we head into the winter season.


Winter sports are well underway, and we extend our gratitude to all the parents, especially the coaches and managers, who dedicate their time and energy to help our students enjoy and excel in their chosen sports. Your support is invaluable and greatly appreciated.


We would also like to remind you that there will be a Teacher Only Day on Tuesday, June 4th. Please note that A+ will not be offering supervision on this day. Our staff will be focusing on professional development in teaching numeracy, effective literacy, and continuing our Te Matauranga Māori mahi.


Enjoy the long weekend, stay warm, and stay safe.

Tony West

Principal - Tumuaki

West End School - Te Kura O Urumutu

King's Birthday and TOD next week

School will not be open on 3rd and 4th of June

A reminder to whānau that we have King's Birthday on Monday 3rd June which is a public holiday. There will be no school on this day. The next day (Tuesday 4th June) many schools in the Manawatū will be holding a Teacher Only Day where the Ministry have instructed us to work on curriculum development within our kura. Our school will also be closed on this day. We look forward to seeing everyone again on Wednesday 5th June.

Disco - next Friday!!

Space Disco - Friday 7th June

We will be having a new way of school discoing! We will have 2 separate discos - our Junior Disco for NE-Y4 children and the Senior Disco for Y3-Y6 children. Those Y3/4 students (Puāwaitanga) can choose if they want to go to the Junior or Senior disco.


Our Junior Disco will run from 3pm - 4pm in our school hall. Parents - you can collect your children at 4pm (we will be getting children into classes and waiting for you to take them home).


Our Senior Disco will run from 4.30pm and finish at 5.45pm - where we will organise your children into classes and release them when you have come to collect them.


Tickets can be purchased on Kindo and they are $5. This covers the cost of the ticket, a glow stick and a treat (chippies, drink, or a juicie). Tickets can be purchased until midnight on Thursday 6th June. Lollies, and other food will be available inside the disco, so children can bring money for extra food, but at their own risk.

We hope to see many of you there on Friday 7th June!

Senior Camp

Tipuranga

Room 13 have been showing lots of whakamana by learning new things. We have been engaged in our reading and maths groups, learning how to count, learning about multiplication, and recognising and writing our letters and sounds. We are learning so many new things!

Puāwaitanga

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This term we are enjoying learning about Matariki. How lucky we all were to see Tahu-nui-ā-rangi in the sky on Saturday evening. Just another reason to celebrate the significance and beauty of Matariki. Rūma 1 has been looking at photos and reading about Tahu-nui-ā-rangi. We hope the stars are shining just as bright when we are ready to spot Matariki and Puanga in the night sky. We also tried our hand at creating our own aurora and writing about the beauty we saw in the sky.

Te Wao Nui o Tāne

In Room 5 as part of our Navigating the Journey, we have done a lot of talking about friends and the importance of showing Manaakitanga and Kotahitanga towards each other.

We have talked about how we need to help each other feel included. We listened to the song “Circle of Friends” which tells of the importance of there always being room for one more.

As part of this we traced around our hands and using some math skills, created our own circle of friends.

Some of our ideas about how we can be good friends


Felix: I am a good friend because I say positive things to other people.


Paw Law Eh: I am a good friend because I always try to help my friends when they need help.


Jesse: I am a good friend because I show respect to my friends.


Some of our ideas about how we can become a better friend.


Chanel: To be a better friend I could use my Manaakitanga more by being more helpful for those who need help.


Aadhya: To be a better friend I could help those new to our school feel welcome by checking in on them.


Samuel: To be a better friend I could use my words of encouragement to lift my friends up when they are finding it hard.


We discovered that friendship is a two way thing. In a really good relationship, the more we give, the more we get.

Cross Country 2024

Well done to all students for showing whakamana on Tuesday. We were delighted with the results and all students participated with a smile on their faces. We look forward to another successful whole school event in the future.


Results:

Year 1 Girls:

1st Place: Tamsin

2nd Place: Ruby W

3rd Place: Charlotte

Year 1 Boys:

1st Place: Jack

2nd Place: Tom

3rd Place: John

Year 2 Girls:

1st Place: Niair

2nd Place: Erica

3rd Place: Ruby R

Year 2 Boys:

1st Place: Joshua

2nd Place: Samuel

3rd Place: Mohammad

Year 3 Girls:

1st Place: Madison M

2nd Place: Josie

3rd Place: Maddy W

Year 3 Boys:

1st Place: Koby D

2nd Place: Casey F

3rd Place: Jerome

Year 4 Girls:

1st Place: Enilei

2nd Place: Poppy Lee

3rd Place: Joanna

Year 4 Boys:

1st Place: Kaiden

2nd Place: Casey M

3rd Place: Noah

Year 5 Girls:

1st Place: Chanel

2nd Place: Isabella

3rd Place: Charlotte M

Year 5 Boys:

1st Place: Hamish

2nd Place: Luca Dr

3rd Place: Bashir

Year 6 Girls:

1st Place: Roya

2nd Place: Nica

3rd Place: Momo

Year 6 Boys:

1st Place: Isaac

2nd Place: River

3rd Place: Jake


Senior students attending Interschools are being sent home with information this afternoon. This is on Wednesday 5th of June at Ashhurst Domain.

Bringing in spare clothes

Please can parents of younger children please send in spare changes of clothing; undies, pants, tops etc. These can just stay in their bags in case they have an accident. We are having quite a few toileting issues and our supplies (undies and pants) are not being returned when we lend them out. If your child likes to play on the field or the sandpit, they also need a change of clothes in their bag in case they get muddy - especially on wet days.

Matariki 2024

Principal Awards

Term 2 Report Information

From Week 8 this term, you will receive your child’s report. Between Weeks 8 - 10, these will be sent as 4 seperate Seesaw posts. They will include…

  • Comments about your child’s progress and achievement for reading, writing, maths, as well as a general comment relating to their attitude, behaviour and showing our school values.

  • You will see what stage or level your child is achieving at, and there will be a comment from the teacher about your child’s achievement.

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  • There will also be an example of your child’s work to show the progress they have made in that area.

Here is an example of what it will look like.

Reminders and more information will follow in Week 8 of this term.

Upcoming Events

WEEK 6

  • KINGS BIRTHDAY (Public Holiday - no school) - Monday 3rd June
  • TEACHER ONLY DAY - no school - Tuesday 4th June
  • EPIC Music - Wednesday 5th June
  • Ki o Rahi training - Thursday 6th May
  • Sci-Fri - Friday 7th June
  • PTA Space Disco - Friday 7th June


WEEK 7

  • EPIC Music - Wednesday 12th June
  • Ki o Rahi training - Thursday 13th June
  • VIBE Assembly (Tipuranga) - Friday 14th June at 1.45pm
  • Sci-Fri - Friday 14th June


WEEK 8

  • REPORTS WILL START TO COME OUT VIA SEESAW
  • Pae Tamariki Performance - Tuesday 18th June
  • Tipuranga and Riverdale School Exchange - Tuesday 18th June
  • EPIC Music - Wednesday 19th June
  • Ki o Rahi training - Thursday 20th June
  • Sci-Fri - Friday 21st June


WEEK 9

  • EPIC Music - Wednesday 26th June
  • Dawn Blessing//Matariki Activities/Hangi/Concert - Thursday 27th June
  • VIBE Assembly (Pihipihingā) - Thursday 27th June
  • Matariki - PUBLIC HOLIDAY (no school) - Friday 21st June


WEEK 10

  • EPIC Music - Wednesday 3rd July
  • Last day of Term 2 - Friday 5th July

PTA Fundraisers

Pie Orders Closed yesterday.

Please read poster below for information on pickups.

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

Free Positive Parenting Course: Week 6 - 10

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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