Term 3, Week 9 16/9/2024 - 20/9/2024

From the Principal's Desk

Greetings Parents, Caregivers and Whanau,                                     Week 9, 20th September 2024

Recent Achievements

Last week we took 14 students to the AIMS Games with Chris Bailey who took the first-ever Year 7/8 Boys for the football. They should be proud of he Legacy they have created for the students to be involved with.

Near completion of the technology room by Mats Shed. We still need a ranch slider/bifold doors, size no more than 2.4m wide and no taller than 2.1m to allow entry from the side where we can store and cut materials. If you have something like this please let me know. A huge thanks to Neville again for lining the interior walls and Richard at Interpower for putting in the electrical.

Work has begun for Room 1's Sensory Garden. A huge thanks to Ngaire, Helena, Mat and senior students for putting up the playhouse/storage shed for this area. We are now looking for resources/materials like round fence posts, large rope, large boulders, stepping stones, shells and other natural materials.

The Maori po - entranceway into the school being completed with new signage for the carpark area.

Next week we will be updating everyone on overall achievements and progress made in teaching and learning. 

School Timetable

We have made a slight adjustment to the daily school hours.  The school day will now start at 8.55am and finish at 2.55 pm.  This adjustment has been made to work with the bus timetable. Please ensure children are ready for the bus on time or are dropped off at school by 8.50am allowing them time to get settled in.

Car parking

We are making changes and upgrades in this area and we are just waiting for costings to come in. In the meantime please read and follow the new signage that is up. There is NO parking at All times just outside the entrance gates (from the letterbox to the start of the court fencing. This must stay free for easier access and safety for everyone).

Enrolments for 2025

If you are new to the area or interested in coming to our school, please request an enrollment pack from the office or go to our new website to download at https://www.whenuakite.school.nz/. I am more than happy to talk or show new families around our you around to look at our amazing school and achievements.

Term 4 Overview

This is out next week to let parents, whanau and the community know what is coming up in our term! If you have any great ideas let us know. For next term please be aware that we have 2 Teacher Only Days. The Kahui Ako (Other schools and us in Whitianaga based on trauma-informed practices) - On Friday 1st of November and the second is on Monday 18th of November as the whole team is completing first aid training.

Nga mihi, Gary Veysi, Principal Whenuakite School -principal@whenuakite.school.nz

Student Reporter

Cultural Festival

85 out of 150 students from Whenuakite school went to the Whangamata Cultural Festival. At about 8:30 am we got there and we had some food and then went and watched other schools in the Peninsula performing there to When it was our turn we got on our costumes and went into the waiting area…

 It was the most nerve breaking five minutes of my life.When the door finally opened and we walked on to the stage we started our Kapa Haka routine. When we really got Into it it felt pretty normal. We were so loud that our voices echoed around the hall. When we finished our six songs There was a massive round of applause.

 Then we walked off the stage when we got out everyone was so happy they threw their poi up in the air. Once we had some food and the teachers said how proud they were. It was time for me to go, we didn't leave straight away, first we went to Sunnys, Coin Save and the op shop, which was really fun and then we embarked on the long drive home. When we got back I was so happy to just be home again.

So please start kapa haka and come to the Cultural Festival next year         The end                    By Archie Hansby

Excellence in Being a K.I.T.E Kid Awards

Certificates presented to: -

• Room 1 -Ryder Coombe, Marie Jack
• Room 2 -Thea Pavitt, Chase Hayward, Luca Shortland, Tanner Brockett
• Room 3 -  Wylie Ramage, Cohen Ryan 
• Room 4 -Olivia Goldsworthy, Seth Black
• Room 5 - Archie Ryan, Emerson Orbell
• Room 6 -Corey Fraser, Levi Nicholson
• Room 7 - Awana Clow, Farai Gray

Principal Award   -  Raewyn for her arts and crafts for our Fairy Gardens.

                                         Thea for her amazing story and writing.   

Kia ora koutou,

On the 21st of October, 7pm at the Tairua Community Hall, the Tairua Primary School  PFA have Parenting Place, Jenny Hale presenting to the community on Kind, Firm, Calm parenting. 

This opportunity is open to all of our communities - it is a gold coin donation for entry and supper after the presentation. 

Please encourage as many families as you can to attend. Parenting Place have an extremely good reputation - it will be a valuable night. 

I have attached a flyer that can go into your newsletter to promote this event and on display in your centre. 

nga mihi nui

Sherie Hughes

Learning Support Coordinator

Coromandel Kahui Ako

Supporting others in need

Sports Updates

More fun from the last days at the AIMS Games last week. We had so much fun we are already in the process of organising  for next year's AIMS Games from 1st - 5th of September.

My New Gallery

Counties Shotokan Karate Whenuakite
Congratulations to all of our amazing students who gave their all with such passion, determination and enthusiasm last night to successfully make the next step in their karate journey.
Thank you to our senior students who not only earned their brown belts, but showed support throughout the evening of the previous ranks.  This is the true spirit of karate.
A big shout out to the amazing whanau who not only stayed to support their own children, but embraced the club as a whole and created an atmosphere of absolute community throughout the evening.  It really was appreciated by all.
Again, congratulations to all, and we look forward to continuing to share this journey with you all.
Sensei Steve and Sensei Leigh

Up and coming events

We have building projects that are funded by MOE that need to be completed now and we apologise for any inconvenience. The Learning Support Coordinator space next to the staffroom is well underway. Please be aware when you come into school to keep clear of these areas for safety.

Week 10 - Last week of term          

Ngā iti Kahurangi property project: Improving classrooms in small or remote schools. Ngā iti Kahurangi is the te reo name for the programme. The name directly translates to “small and highly-valued treasures”. The Ngā Iti Kahurangi programme will improve lighting, noise levels, temperature, energy efficiency and comfort.

Monday

Pet Day - Come and visit the small pet animals in the Activity Room  9am -11am and the larger animals - Pony, lambs and goats on the field after morning tea

Tuesday

Athletics - Jam packed day of athletics for competion and House group team work. 

BOT meeting - 3 - 5pm at school.

Wednesday 

The sailing lessons for adults start at 3 - 5pm on Wednesday 25th of September. This is to then help the senior students -Year 6-8 with sailing in term 4