Term 4, Week 9 9/12/2024 - 13/12/2024
From the Principal's Desk
Greetings Parents, Caregivers and Whanau, Week 9, Friday 13th December 2024
We are coming down to the last week of school and we still have many learning activities planned for the students. The expectation is that all students come to school as we don't want anyone missing out. I reminded everyone at assembly today that we are doing the "work hard to reap the reward" - Maori proverb "Mauri mahi, Mauri ora"
Prizegiving at the Whitianga town Hall on Friday 20th of December and starts at 9.45am. This is a special occasion where we get dressed up and celebrate as a whole team. We are looking forward to ending our great year in a positive way!
On Monday we will be sending home the end-of-year reports, we had some glitches that we needed to sort out. We will endeavour to have these reports as accurate as possible and please let us know if there is a mistake so we can fix it. These reports explain the improvements and achievements in learning over the year and also explain what class your child is in next year. Included in the envelope is a list of stationery/equipment needed for 2025.
The photo below is of our some students who have already started fundraising for trips and camps next year. Their combined efforts on the BBQ and selling milkshakes have already raised $843. A great start and thanks to Hellers for the donation of Sausages.
Recently we have had some amazing trips to local areas to link into our learning and/or have invited experts to come into school to share with the school. The teaching team have reviewed these trips and understand the importance of connecting more with our wider community and environment. We have already had lots of discussions about the possible trips and camps for future years. More information to come out next year
Nga mihi, Gary Veysi, Principal Whenuakite School -principal@whenuakite.school.nz
"Would you like some Sauce with that banger?"
Our Monday "Wet and Wild" day
As part of the fundraising by Ella and Leti with the "Shake Shack". They were able to fundraise and purchase equipment for our Wet and Wild day run by our Year 8's. This was so popular all students voted to run it every year from now on.
Richard
Marine Education with Marine Maestro - Richard explained some of the traditional gathering and fishing skills and techniques in Aotearoa.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, we were lucky enough to have two learning sessions with the Marine Maestro, Richard De Hamel. Richard taught us all about the creatures in the ocean and how they survive. We got to wear some funny hats that represented these creatures and Lucy got the full experience of being in the ocean - which included being wet, salty and low vision and sight!
During the second session, we learnt about Maori fish hooks and other marine-related history in Aotearoa. We even got to try and make fire! (To cook the fish).
By Maddie and Pippa - Room 6
From the students
He was really Funny, He taught us facts about stuff we didn't know, We learnt some skills to make smoke and then fire, and how to make fish =ing gear out of natural materials of bone, harakeke, wood and rock.
Thanks from Whenuakite School
Being a K.I.T.E Kid Awards
Certificates presented to: -
- Room 1 - Tulsi Stephens, Charlotte Haynes
- Room 2 -Billie Goodwin, Ashley Grogan
- Room 3 - Layla-J Moala, Mariah
- Room 4 - Gavin Perera, Oscar Frost
- Room 5 -Archie Ryan, Satine Jackson
- Room 6 - Levi Nicholson, Nyx Jackson
- Room 7 - Cale Field, Jaxon Walker
Principal Awards - Corey, River, Alex, Emerson for helping with the fundraising efforts for camp
Cooks Beach Carnival
Reminder -Jar Toss at the Cooks Beach Carnival
Please remember to bring along your jars of goodies so we can have awesome results for our Jar toss. Last year we had over 500 jars which was incredible and so contributed greatly to our school's fundraising. We appreciate all your contributions to this fun event. We also have spare empty jars available. There is also an in-school competition where the class with the most jars will receive a prize and HOUSE POINTS given out for best ideas!!!
REMINDER - all Daisy Dung tickets should be returned to the office ASAP. We do have others who can help sell the final few tickets.
Community
Mobile Ear Testing Caravan
In the Lee St Carpark - opposite the Cinema.
Monday 4th November and Monday 16th December 3pm-430pm DROP IN ONLY Tuesday 5th November and Tuesday 17th December 730am-5pm BY APPOINTMENT AND DROP IN CLINIC Wednesday 6th November and Wednesday 18th December 730am1030am BY APPOINTMENT AND DROP IN CLINIC
Please phone 07 838 3565 to book an appt.
Lost Property
The Lost Property box is OVER FLOWING! Please look for your belongings before the end of term as it will then be given to charity. Cyndy our cleaner has kindly offered to take the leftover clothing and wash and re-purpose it. This will all need to be done in the last week
Whenuakite Country Kids
Clothes and Book Sale Fundraiser!
We are holding a clothes and book sale fundraiser at the Cooks Beach Gala on Saturday 4th January and the Hahei Market on Sunday 5th January.
If you or someone you know are planning on doing a pre-summer clear out and you have any clothes or shoes (men’s, women’s and children’s) or any books that you are planning to take to the charity shop between now and Christmas, we would LOVE for you to donate them to us instead. You can make donations directly to the centre any time between now and Wednesday 18th December. All proceeds will go to funding resources for the children.
Ngā mihi, Thanks so much in advance! Whenuakite Country Kids
Up and coming events
Week 10
Wednesday 18th of December - Year 8 speeches/video then trip to Puka Park.
Thursday 19th of December - Term 1 Overview for 2025 sent home.
Friday 20th of December - Final day and Prizegiving in the Whitianga Hall starting at 9.45am - 12.45pm. This is a formal occasion and farewell. Let's celebrate in style. Congratulations Whenuakite.
2025
Start back day - First day on Monday 3rd of February 2025.
Year 8 Kayak trip
A huge thanks to Mike, Hayden and Georgia who took us on an amazing adventure from Hahei to Cathedral Cove. The students highlight must of been the kayaking and hot chocolates on the beach.
My highlight was listening to Hayden retell the history of the area.
