Term 2 Week 6 3/6/2024 - 7/6/2024

From the Principal's Desk

Greetings Parents, Caregivers and Whanau,                                     Week 6,             Friday 7th of June 2024

Community Pot Luck Dinner

This has been postponed to term 4. However, the fundraising group is organizing a Quiz early in term 3.

Whare nui and Kaitiaki - House Groups and Leaders

Last Friday each House group- Whare nui voted for leaders - "kaitiaki, mana tangata whenua"

House Names     - Mascot                     : House Leaders
Kauri                      - Kereru                       : Ruby Olsen and Charlie Bahr
Pohutukawa       - Pīwakawaka            : Ella Riedinger and Vyper Hamilton
Harakeke             - Tui                               : Violeta Popadich and Nate Walsh
Kowhai                 - Kōtare                        : Brielle Fraser and Wills McGovern

These students will be the link between the students, myself and the BOT to allow us to have more "Student voice - Student Agency" in our Kura and to have roles around the school and wider community. Mayor Len Salt helped me give out the taonga tiki for the kaitiaki to help them with their leadership. We now move on to the elections for the Student Council - Years 5,6 and 7. Once this is done then later this term we will be having a celebration Assembly for all our chosen leaders in the school.

Surveys -Have your say and get these in. 

The new survey is simple either Yes or No - for a uniform? 1 vote per family, should be in the newsletter. The Vision Map, Health Survey and Lunches in Schools are now closed and being analysed and reports and outcomes after our next BOT meeting on the 18th of June.

Junior trip to Hot water beach

On Wednesday I was again very fortunate to go on a LEOTC - Learning Experience Outside The Classroom. Thanks to the Junior Syndicate for allowing me to be the timekeeper. The problem was too much fun and not enough time. Big thanks to parents/caregivers for helping with the transport.

Jump in June and Jumping into July

On Wednesday 3rd of July from 2 pm - Please join us for the fun! we will be running a fundraiser for the Heart Foundation, We will be Skipping for fun, gaining sponsors and improving our fitness skills in June. Please see the brochure for your child/family. All money gets directed into an online banking system and no physical money has to be collected or brought into school. Each child has an account that gets set up.

Update on new Website and Skool loop App

Yes, the old www - website is out of date. Our new website is under construction. This is getting the final work completed, photos and videos uploaded and the final checks at a school, BOT and community level. The Grand opening is either the 3rd or 4th of July! Our new Whenuakite Website - Independence Day! Part of this process is uploading the Skool loop App, so we can continue to improve communication.

Nga mihi,

"Legends in the making"

Excellence in Being a K.I.T.E Kid Classroom Award Winners

Welcome Certificates presented to: -

• Room 1 - Charlotte Hayes, Huia Gemmell
• Room 2 - Zac Breen, Ashley Grogan
• Room 3 – Sophie Jack, Zoe Dalgety
• Room 4 – Oscar Frost, Ari Hopkins, Hugo Popadich
• Room 5 –Isla Walker, John-Henry Heath
• Room 6 - Aila Wills, Zeke Palmer
• Room 7 - Vyper Hamilton, Brielle Fraser

Principal Award - for amazing art in her book folder

Snapshots of recent Events

Cross Country

Junior trip to Hahei

ICE SKATING EXPERIENCE

From the 18-20th June, we have been offered an amazing opportunity to take our students to a temporary ice skating rink in Whitianga situated between the Museum and Fishing Club.

The surface is not cold but skates like ice.  The lessons are 45 minutes and include a safety briefing and getting skates on and off. Please see the timetable below. 

Cost: The cost for each child is $9.  The school will subsidise each entry by $4 (Thank you to the Fundraising Committee), making the cost $5 for each child. Permission forms will be sent home next Wednesday. 

Matariki

Matariki Hakari Celebration 

This year we are celebrating Matariki with an in-ground school hangi. 

Date – Wednesday, 26th June – (rain postponement day – Tuesday, 2nd July)  

More details to follow.  

 At this stage, if you are able to: 

• donate lamb or pork - (preparation can be organised by us).  
• donate wood or wooden pellets for the fire. 
• donate formula tins or large tins for steam puddings. 
• take any food scraps. 

Please contact Nicola Riedinger 

nicola@whenuakite.school.nz or pop into Room 1. 

Safety - In and around the carparks

The BOT  has gained a registered report - Traffic Management Recommendations on the areas we need to fix as a school and what Kotahi Waka need to do. This is being followed up as an area of urgency. A copy of this report defines the changes required for safety and is available for viewing from the office. 

PLEASE NOTE

Safety is everyone's responsibility. The drop-off area is exactly that, a drop-off only.

Only enter the car parking near the front entrance gate; everyone must drive slowly down to park near the field and leave at the far end only.

Everyone helps to keep our students and community safe. We are growing the "Green" and building a Positive Culture 4 Learning. 

Coromandel Area School Matariki Celebration

Murder Mystery Night

Saturday 22^nd June 6pm  - 8pm @ The Museum

TICKETS GO ON SALE MONDAY 10th JUNE 2024!!

Join us for a night of fun filled detective work!

Can you catch the killer??

Dress up as a historical character - but be sure not to tell anyone anything - don't want to spoil the fun! 

Join in the fun of chatting to your fellow characters and gathering clues that will help you SOVLE THE MYSTERY!!

Tickets are $40 each available from the Museum - but be quick tickets are limited! You must collect your tickets before the night as we will give you your character so you know how to dress!

You must be 18 and over to join us.

Refreshments are included in your ticket.

RAFFLES - don't forget to get your raffle tickets before the night and if there are any left (these are going to go like hot cakes!!) they will be available on the night!

What is happening in the next few weeks

Week 7

- Monday 10th of June - Fire Drill practice at 10.30 am. We also have a fire truck coming to add to the fun.

- Tuesday 11th of June - Community Pot Luck Dinner - This has been postponed to term 4.

- Thursday 13th of June - Electives, part 2, rotation 1

Week 8

- Monday 17th of June - St John's visit - working and responding to emergencies

- Tuesday 18h of June - St John's visit- working and responding to emergencies

- Thursday 13th of June - PlayHouse Theatre starting at 9.15 am in the AR room

                                                  - Electives, part 2, rotation 2