PĀNUI/NEWSLETTER
Thursday 02 May 2024 - Week 1, Term 2
Thursday 02 May 2024 - Week 1, Term 2
Tēnā tātou e te whānau,
Welcome back to the Winchester School Te Kura o Te Haonui learning community for Term 2. We hope you have had restful holiday. A warm welcome to all of our new whānau.
As always, we have a jammed packed term full of learning and experiences for our ākonga!
The teaching staff spent a day together for professional learning during the term break unpacking the goals we have in our Annual Plan, including Science and its relationship with Mātauranga Māori with Jolanda and Tai Huki. Then we analysed our restorative practice model to gain a shared understanding of it. I love working with our staff - we are so abundant with collective experience and wisdom! One of our goals this term in science is to use questions to stimulate curiosity and digging deeper in science - exciting times.
Welcome back to the Winchester School Te Kura o Te Haonui learning community for Term 2. We hope you have had restful holiday. A warm welcome to all of our new whānau.
As always, we have a jammed packed term full of learning and experiences for our ākonga!
The teaching staff spent a day together for professional learning during the term break unpacking the goals we have in our Annual Plan, including Science and its relationship with Mātauranga Māori with Jolanda and Tai Huki. Then we analysed our restorative practice model to gain a shared understanding of it. I love working with our staff - we are so abundant with collective experience and wisdom! One of our goals this term in science is to use questions to stimulate curiosity and digging deeper in science - exciting times.
STAFF UPDATE
Maree Woods is still away on sick leave and Laureen King is acting up as Deputy Principal SENCO in her absence. We also welcome back Amanda Duckett to Room 14!
We’d like to welcome Abby Webster back to the board of trustees. She was co-opted into the board with responsibilities in the finance portfolio.
Maree Woods is still away on sick leave and Laureen King is acting up as Deputy Principal SENCO in her absence. We also welcome back Amanda Duckett to Room 14!
We’d like to welcome Abby Webster back to the board of trustees. She was co-opted into the board with responsibilities in the finance portfolio.
Kia ora Winchester School Te Kura o Te Haonui, I am Abby Webster, mum to Ruby Webster (Year 6) and Evie & Maya. I love being a part of the Winchester community & looking forward to another term as a member of the Board of Trustees. Say hello if you see me around.
ANZAC DAY SERVICE
A big thanks to Emmett, Megan & Matthew for attending the Palmerston North Anzac Day service for our kura and laying our wreath.
ANZAC DAY SERVICE
A big thanks to Emmett, Megan & Matthew for attending the Palmerston North Anzac Day service for our kura and laying our wreath.
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PROPERTY
During the term break, a number of property jobs were completed including completing the roof clear light replacement across the school and re-directing the drains around the Room 5 entrance to the hall. The playground has had a wash down and anti mould spray and Phil has done a brilliant job of painting up the front entrance cupboard. Thanks Phil!
SCHOOL PHOTOS
We are going to have school photos this term on the 15th May with Brendon Lodge. Each student would have received a photo envelope with instructions on how to order photos. These MUST be returned to the school office by Monday 13th May (Week 3).
PASIFIKA FONO
We are planning on meeting with our Pasifika whānau on Wednesday 23 May at 5pm.
PTA AGM AND MEETING
This is scheduled for 29th May at 6pm. All welcome - see you there.
SPARE CLOTHING
With the Winter months coming we suggest that all children have a spare set of clothes in their school bag incase they get wet or muddy.
TEACHER ONLY DAY
Our Kāhui Ako are having a joint Teacher Only Day on Tuesday 4th June (after King's Birthday weekend). Please mark this in your calendars as the school will be closed for instruction on this date.
2023 ART AWARDS
Our 2023 Art award winners have now proudly hung their artworks in our school office area. Come and take a look!
During the term break, a number of property jobs were completed including completing the roof clear light replacement across the school and re-directing the drains around the Room 5 entrance to the hall. The playground has had a wash down and anti mould spray and Phil has done a brilliant job of painting up the front entrance cupboard. Thanks Phil!
SCHOOL PHOTOS
We are going to have school photos this term on the 15th May with Brendon Lodge. Each student would have received a photo envelope with instructions on how to order photos. These MUST be returned to the school office by Monday 13th May (Week 3).
PASIFIKA FONO
We are planning on meeting with our Pasifika whānau on Wednesday 23 May at 5pm.
PTA AGM AND MEETING
This is scheduled for 29th May at 6pm. All welcome - see you there.
SPARE CLOTHING
With the Winter months coming we suggest that all children have a spare set of clothes in their school bag incase they get wet or muddy.
TEACHER ONLY DAY
Our Kāhui Ako are having a joint Teacher Only Day on Tuesday 4th June (after King's Birthday weekend). Please mark this in your calendars as the school will be closed for instruction on this date.
2023 ART AWARDS
Our 2023 Art award winners have now proudly hung their artworks in our school office area. Come and take a look!
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PRINCIPAL AWARDS
Congratulations to the following ākonga for demonstrating excellence in their attitude, behaviour and learning across the school.
Congratulations to the following ākonga for demonstrating excellence in their attitude, behaviour and learning across the school.
Whaiwhia te kete mātauranga - Fill the basket of knowledge
Naku noa, nā
Nic
Tumuaki
Winchester School Te Kura o Te Haonui
Nic
Tumuaki
Winchester School Te Kura o Te Haonui
STUDENT ABSENCES
Please contact us before 8.30am
Use the eTap app or Text 0272128240 or phone 3579414.
Tell us your child's full name and room number.
SPORTS
If you have any sports uniforms not in use, please wash these and return to the sports bin located in the foyer of the office.
Basketball:
Thursday 2nd May
Year 3/4
Winchester Bulls vs Takaro Kiwi, 5.15pm - Crossroads
Year 5/6
Winchester Hornets vs Whakarongo Lakers, 5.15pm - Court 4
Winchester Lakers vs Year 5/6 Ashhurst Rams, 4.45pm - Court 7
Hockey:
Sunday 5th May
Year 1/2
Winchester Karaka vs Cloverlea Tornadoes, 9.15am - Field 2G
Winchester Kōwhai vs CNS Thunder, 10am - Field 2E
Year 3/4
Winchester Kakariki vs Hokowhitu Greensticks, 8am - Field 2A
Winchester Whero vs St Marys Saints, 10am - Field 2A
Year 5/6
Winchester Kahurangi vs Aokautere Tama Yr 5/6, 1.30pm - Field 1A
Junior Tough Guy/Gal Challenge registrations now open on Kindo - these close TOMORROW 3pm.
Basketball:
Thursday 2nd May
Year 3/4
Winchester Bulls vs Takaro Kiwi, 5.15pm - Crossroads
Year 5/6
Winchester Hornets vs Whakarongo Lakers, 5.15pm - Court 4
Winchester Lakers vs Year 5/6 Ashhurst Rams, 4.45pm - Court 7
Hockey:
Sunday 5th May
Year 1/2
Winchester Karaka vs Cloverlea Tornadoes, 9.15am - Field 2G
Winchester Kōwhai vs CNS Thunder, 10am - Field 2E
Year 3/4
Winchester Kakariki vs Hokowhitu Greensticks, 8am - Field 2A
Winchester Whero vs St Marys Saints, 10am - Field 2A
Year 5/6
Winchester Kahurangi vs Aokautere Tama Yr 5/6, 1.30pm - Field 1A
Junior Tough Guy/Gal Challenge registrations now open on Kindo - these close TOMORROW 3pm.
PTA
We ended term 1 with hundreds of happy kids getting their boogie on at the Disco! Thank you to all those who came along. We were very lucky to have DJ Nic, aka DJ Lobster, for the evening - such entertainment! Thanks Nic - we really appreciate you sharing your talents!
A special thank you goes out to Kristin Moore from Ready Set Smash, who donated 6kg of lollies for the goodie bags!
There were many other parents and staff who helped make this a successful event, so thank you to all those who volunteered their time to help in the organisation and running of this event. Special mention to Alisha Roff who once again wowed us with her artistic vision.
A special thank you goes out to Kristin Moore from Ready Set Smash, who donated 6kg of lollies for the goodie bags!
There were many other parents and staff who helped make this a successful event, so thank you to all those who volunteered their time to help in the organisation and running of this event. Special mention to Alisha Roff who once again wowed us with her artistic vision.
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LOTERIA NIGHT Loteria Night at Libre on George St is ONLY 2 WEEKS AWAY! Join us for a fun night of Mexican Bingo - each tabla (board) costs $10 and the full amount comes back to the PTA for our fundraising efforts. Book your table online at www.libre.co.nz/book-a-table or phone 06 222 3555. Feel free to book an earlier time slot to enjoy dinner while you're there too! May 15th 7.30pm |
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PTA AGM
All current Office Holders will retire at the AGM, but are eligible for re-election. With a few of our current Office Holders not putting themselves forward for re-election, we will have several VACANCIES to fill at our upcoming AGM on MAY 29th 6pm.
If being a SECRETARY, CHAIRPERSON, or VICE CHAIRPERSON sounds like something you'd be interested in, or if you'd like to know more about any of these roles, then please get in touch!
Being a committee member is a very rewarding role, and is a great way to be involved with Winchester School and whanau.
[email protected]
All current Office Holders will retire at the AGM, but are eligible for re-election. With a few of our current Office Holders not putting themselves forward for re-election, we will have several VACANCIES to fill at our upcoming AGM on MAY 29th 6pm.
If being a SECRETARY, CHAIRPERSON, or VICE CHAIRPERSON sounds like something you'd be interested in, or if you'd like to know more about any of these roles, then please get in touch!
Being a committee member is a very rewarding role, and is a great way to be involved with Winchester School and whanau.
[email protected]
ICE BLOCK FRIDAYS
Ice Block Fridays have now finished until Term 4. Please keep hold of any concession cards you may have as these do not expire.
Huge gratitude goes out to Jess & Ian Robinson Bayleys Manawatu who very kindly sponsored all our ice blocks meaning that all funds went back to the PTA to provide opportunities and experiences for the children of Winchester School.
We are so grateful for all the parent helpers who offered up their time on Friday afternoons to help with this fundraiser. Thank you!
Ice Block Fridays have now finished until Term 4. Please keep hold of any concession cards you may have as these do not expire.
Huge gratitude goes out to Jess & Ian Robinson Bayleys Manawatu who very kindly sponsored all our ice blocks meaning that all funds went back to the PTA to provide opportunities and experiences for the children of Winchester School.
We are so grateful for all the parent helpers who offered up their time on Friday afternoons to help with this fundraiser. Thank you!
PTA LUNCHES
Pizza and sausage sizzle lunches are fortnightly on a Thursday. Orders are to be placed on Kindo by Tuesday 9am of lunch week.
We do rely on parent helpers to run this service so if you are available on a Thursday to help serve/cook, then please comment on the relevant posts on the Winchester School PTA facebook page.
Subway and HokoSushi are also available fortnightly on a Thursday (alternating weeks to Pizza/Sausage Sizzle)
Place your order for these on Kindo by 8pm Wednesday for Sushi and 8.50am Thursday for Subway.
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EGGS
You can order delicious, fresh, free range eggs from The Egg Project using the code SCH-005 and $1 from every dozen sold comes back to the school! www.theeggproject.co.nz Order by midnight Tuesday & collect from school on Thursday! Free Range Dozen $9.50 Organic Dozen $11.50 Winchester School topped the charts last year for selling the most eggs of all the fundraising groups - let's aim to do it again! ENTERTAINMENT APP Purchase the Entertainment app and 20% of every membership comes back to the PTA. It's an easy-to-use discount app packed with offers of up to 50% OFF and 2-for-1 offers on takeaway, dining, activities etc, to use in Palmerston North, and beyond! You choose your membership option. Perfect to use over the school holidays and would make a great gift for your significant other so you can enjoy the savings together! Enjoy savings at places like - ● Speights Alehouse ● Little Savanna ● Local ● Cafe Brie ● The Coffee Club ● Fat Farmer ● Courtyard Cafe ● The Herb Farm ● The Strong Room ● Carl's Jnr ● Palmerston North Golf club ● Snap Fitness ● Rugby museum ● Lets Face it hair & beauty ● Espresso Car grooming ● Apex rental cars ● Wellington zoo ● Staglands ● Jumparama ● Escape room ● Sports games, Plus SO much more!! Use this link and share with family and friends, so they can save too! https://subscribe.entertainment.com.au/fundraiser/9r69271 |
LUNCHBOX SUPPLIES
Can you help? Our Lunchbox supplies are low on nut free muesli bars, chippies and biscuits - these can be big bags for us to separate into snaplock bags. If you would like to add an item to your next grocery shop, and drop to the box in the foyer, they would be gratefully received. BOOK BAGS Haptics Bags make personalised book bags from recycled PVC that are made to last! Mention WINCHESTER SCHOOL when you message them on facebook to place your order and they will donate $5 from each book bag sold, back to the PTA! SHOP AT MAGIC BEAN Shop at Magic Bean (instore or online), mention Winchester School, and 10% of sales will be donated to the PTA, as well as $2 from every order of tear resistant & dishwasher safe name stickers! And if you'd like free delivery to Hokowhitu, choose pick up, and add 'Hokowhitu' to the comments field. www.magicbean.co.nz 64 Rangitikei St, Palmerston North (opposite Rebel Sport) SUNSCREEN Andy Chen at Unichem The Palms Pharmacy would like to offer Winchester families, and staff, a 10% discount* when purchasing sunscreen in store. Just mention Winchester School. This follows his generous donation of sunscreen for our classrooms. *discount is off RRP and excludes product already on special PTA FACEBOOK GROUP To keep up to date with all things PTA such as events, lunches, fundraisers etc, please request to join 'Winchester School PTA' on facebook. |
COMMUNITY NOTICES
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