WINCHESTER SCHOOL
TE KURA O TE HAONUI PĀNUI
Thursday 28 2022 - Week 1 - Term 3
TE KURA O TE HAONUI PĀNUI
Thursday 28 2022 - Week 1 - Term 3
Kia Ora e te whānau, nau mai hoki mai - welcome back to Term 3. A warm welcome to our new whānau joining us this term. It's a very exciting and special time to begin your school journey!
We have had a great first week back - the weather was icy at first but on Tuesday, it showed us a glimpse of brighter and warmer days. Thank you to everyone for your flexibility with masking up for the beginning of the term. Just to be clear, parents need to wear masks when visiting indoors areas at school unless you have an exemption. However, under the Orange traffic light system, masks do not need to be worn when outside, but you can if you choose to.
For anyone interested, I've updated the principal's message page on our website.
MUSIC WEDNESDAY MORNINGS
We have a lot of students who learn music and I would like to start a Wednesday morning music performance session every Wednesday. I'm going to set it up just outside of the entrance to the hall so that people coming and going from school can enjoy some live music. Children have signed up and I will make a roster. If they can be at school by 8:20am, then we can be ready for an 8:30am start. Performers can play their repertoire until the bell goes at 8:50am. Please come along and check it out to support our budding musicians.
ENROLMENTS
We are currently getting numbers ready for Out Of Zone applications for 2023. If you have younger children starting School in 2023, please visit/email the office to enrol them at our school so we can plan accordingly.
ELECTIONS
Our next Board meeting is on Monday the 8th of August. If anyone is interested in coming along and finding out more about how it runs, please contact Nic Mason (principal@winchester.school.nz) or Laura Jessen (bot@winchester.school.nz).
ASSEMBLIES AND NEWSLETTERS
Communication is evolving. With a combination of Seesaw, Facebook, Email and ETAP App notifications, communication is designed to go to the right people just in time. The weekly newsletter is becoming obsolete to the other forms of communication. Therefore I will be moving newsletters from weekly to fortnightly. You should expect the newsletter emailed to you in the same way as before, on the weeks that we do not have a school assembly.
BOOK FAIR
The Book Fair is on next week at our school. It will be set up in the library area and also set up during our Learning Conferences. What a great opportunity to "paw through a book!" Thanks to Rebecca for getting this sorted for us all to enjoy.
LEARNING CONFERENCES
Our next Learning Conferences are booked for next week on Wednesday the 3rd and Thursday the 4th of August. Here is the link for you to use to make a booking http://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code/3he8x. We will be closing the link on Monday the 8th at 3pm.
We will be sharing with you your child's mid-year report and progress of goals you set with your child's classroom teacher earlier this term.
SCHOOL PHOTOS
Heads up that our school photos are booked for Thursday 11 August.
HEALTH CURRICULUM COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
Every 2 years we ask for our community's consultation about our Health and Physical Education at Winchester School Te Kura o te Haonui. We will be adding a page to our website with the relevant information for you to participate in the consultation and sending this out to you via email over the next 2 Weeks and we will complete our consultation at the end of 6 weeks.
WORKING BEE
A Working Bee is planned for Te Ngahere - the Native Bush area. We are wanting to get a pathway through so this can become an area that classrooms can start using. A date has been set for Saturday 10th September at 1.00 pm. Bring the family along to help out. More details to follow later on in the term. If you have any questions please contact Viv Storrier v.storrier@winchester.school.nz
Winter Weather Clothing
With the wet winter weather it is a great idea for all students to have a change of clothes, particularly pants, in their bags. Should they get wet in the playground they are then able to change into their spare clothes.
We have had a great first week back - the weather was icy at first but on Tuesday, it showed us a glimpse of brighter and warmer days. Thank you to everyone for your flexibility with masking up for the beginning of the term. Just to be clear, parents need to wear masks when visiting indoors areas at school unless you have an exemption. However, under the Orange traffic light system, masks do not need to be worn when outside, but you can if you choose to.
For anyone interested, I've updated the principal's message page on our website.
MUSIC WEDNESDAY MORNINGS
We have a lot of students who learn music and I would like to start a Wednesday morning music performance session every Wednesday. I'm going to set it up just outside of the entrance to the hall so that people coming and going from school can enjoy some live music. Children have signed up and I will make a roster. If they can be at school by 8:20am, then we can be ready for an 8:30am start. Performers can play their repertoire until the bell goes at 8:50am. Please come along and check it out to support our budding musicians.
ENROLMENTS
We are currently getting numbers ready for Out Of Zone applications for 2023. If you have younger children starting School in 2023, please visit/email the office to enrol them at our school so we can plan accordingly.
ELECTIONS
Our next Board meeting is on Monday the 8th of August. If anyone is interested in coming along and finding out more about how it runs, please contact Nic Mason (principal@winchester.school.nz) or Laura Jessen (bot@winchester.school.nz).
ASSEMBLIES AND NEWSLETTERS
Communication is evolving. With a combination of Seesaw, Facebook, Email and ETAP App notifications, communication is designed to go to the right people just in time. The weekly newsletter is becoming obsolete to the other forms of communication. Therefore I will be moving newsletters from weekly to fortnightly. You should expect the newsletter emailed to you in the same way as before, on the weeks that we do not have a school assembly.
- Week 1, 28 July: Newsletter #1
- Week 2, 5 August: Zoombly Assembly Online
- Week 3, 11 August: Newsletter #2
- Week 4, 19 August: School Assembly
- Week 5, 25 August: Newsletter #3
- Week 6, 2 September: School Assembly
- Week 7, 8 September: Newsletter #4
- Week 8, 16 September: School Assembly
- Week 9, 22 September: Newsletter #5
- Week 10, 30 September: School Assembly
BOOK FAIR
The Book Fair is on next week at our school. It will be set up in the library area and also set up during our Learning Conferences. What a great opportunity to "paw through a book!" Thanks to Rebecca for getting this sorted for us all to enjoy.
LEARNING CONFERENCES
Our next Learning Conferences are booked for next week on Wednesday the 3rd and Thursday the 4th of August. Here is the link for you to use to make a booking http://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code/3he8x. We will be closing the link on Monday the 8th at 3pm.
We will be sharing with you your child's mid-year report and progress of goals you set with your child's classroom teacher earlier this term.
SCHOOL PHOTOS
Heads up that our school photos are booked for Thursday 11 August.
HEALTH CURRICULUM COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
Every 2 years we ask for our community's consultation about our Health and Physical Education at Winchester School Te Kura o te Haonui. We will be adding a page to our website with the relevant information for you to participate in the consultation and sending this out to you via email over the next 2 Weeks and we will complete our consultation at the end of 6 weeks.
WORKING BEE
A Working Bee is planned for Te Ngahere - the Native Bush area. We are wanting to get a pathway through so this can become an area that classrooms can start using. A date has been set for Saturday 10th September at 1.00 pm. Bring the family along to help out. More details to follow later on in the term. If you have any questions please contact Viv Storrier v.storrier@winchester.school.nz
Winter Weather Clothing
With the wet winter weather it is a great idea for all students to have a change of clothes, particularly pants, in their bags. Should they get wet in the playground they are then able to change into their spare clothes.
Naku noa, na
Nic
Tumuaki
Winchester School Te Kura o Te Haonui
Nic
Tumuaki
Winchester School Te Kura o Te Haonui
WINCHESTER SCHOOL CALENDAR
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CONNECT WITH OUR SCHOOL
Please download our eTAP @school app.
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. TERM DATES 2022
Term 1 - Thursday 3rd Feb - Thursday 14th April Term 2 - Monday 2nd May - Friday 8th July Term 3 - Monday 25th July - Friday 30th September Term 4 - Monday 17th October - Friday 16 December |
LUCKY BOOK CLUB
The lucky book club flyer will come home today. There is a free book offer with this issue. Stock up now and be organised early for Christmas Presents!
The lucky book club flyer will come home today. There is a free book offer with this issue. Stock up now and be organised early for Christmas Presents!
A big thanks to the PTA who have given us some money to purchase new playground equipment. Our tamariki have loved playing frisbee golf, digging in the sandpit with the new sandpit toys and playing the large outdoor games.
Thank you so much to the PTA for their generous support in making our playground entertaining for our tamariki.
Thank you so much to the PTA for their generous support in making our playground entertaining for our tamariki.
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40 HOUR FAMINE
If your child has completed the 40 hour famine please congratulate them. It's wonderful to see children showing empathy towards those who are less fortunate. Now we need to get the money collected. Please return it to the office. Any online donations can be noted in your book.
Thanks.
Mrs Howard
If your child has completed the 40 hour famine please congratulate them. It's wonderful to see children showing empathy towards those who are less fortunate. Now we need to get the money collected. Please return it to the office. Any online donations can be noted in your book.
Thanks.
Mrs Howard
SPORTS
BASKETBALL
No basketball this week due to the setting up of the Home Show in the Arena. Playoff finals next week, with all teams playing a final the week later.
No basketball this week due to the setting up of the Home Show in the Arena. Playoff finals next week, with all teams playing a final the week later.
HOCKEY
PTA
PTA
Welcome back to Term 3, and a huge welcome to new whanau who have joined Winchester School Te Kura o Te Haonui this term.
SAUSAGE SIZZLE
Lunch next THURSDAY 4th August will be Sausage sizzle! Orders to be placed on Kindo BY Tuesday 2nd August 9am.
(This will go live on Kindo later today and you can place your order anytime between then and Tuesday 9am).
Place your order on Kindo using one of the following options -
Click this link https://bit.ly/3qGHiBs
OR
Download the myKindo app
OR
visit the PTA KINDO SHOP tab on the school website
OR
visit www.mykindo.co.nz
SUSHI
Unfortunately covid interrupted our first fortnightly Sushi service today.
Families that had already ordered before it was disabled on Tuesday, will have had their funds returned to their Kindo account, and received notification via email from Kindo.
Apologies for any inconvenience this has caused.
SUBWAY
Subway lunch is on today & FORTNIGHTLY on Thursdays for the rest of Term 3!
There are some NEW menu items added -
Ham & Cheese Mini Sub & M&M cookie = $5.20
Beef & Cheese Mini Sub & M&M cookie =$5.20
DISCO
Our school disco is on Thursday 11th August. Just 2 weeks away! See attached poster for more information.
A BIG thank you to SUBWAY PRINCESS ST who have kindly donated cups for us to use at this event!
EGG PROJECT
Use the code SCH-005 at www.theeggproject.co.nz to place your order for freshly laid free range eggs. Orders must be placed before midnight on Tuesdays, for pick up at the end of school on Thursdays (during term time).
YUMMY STICKERS
Keep collecting your yummy stickers! Both individual stickers and cut-out labels from bags go towards our school getting a share of $200,000 worth of DG sports gear! Last year we received $431 worth of free sports gear!
Tally sheets will be due in near the end of Term 3.
HAPTICS BAGS
HAPTICS BAGS make personalised book bags from recycled PVC that are made to last!
Use code WINCHESTER22 when you message them on facebook to place your order, and they will DONATE $5 from each book bag sold, back to the school PTA
• LOCALLY MADE • DURABLE • WATERPROOF
Maybe you know someone starting school soon? These make great birthday presents!
UMBRELLAS
There are only 8 left! Be one of the last to get your very own Winchester School Umbrella. These are large and sturdy. Purchase on Kindo for $40 then collect from the office, showing your order confirmation.
PTA FACEBOOK GROUP
Keep up to date with all things PTA by joining our Facebook group. Just search Winchester School PTA and request to be added to the group.
CHANGE TO KINDO TERMS - PLEASE READ!
FROM KINDO -
The Growth Collective Limited (known as Kindo, myKindo and ezlunch) has recently been classified as a Financial Services Provider. This means that there are additional responsibilities we must undertake, including compliance with the strict regulations imposed under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act (AML).
We have negotiated exemptions, which are awaiting approval, however there is a change that we need to bring to your attention.
ezlunch is NO LONGER able to RETURN FUNDS to you in CASH. We recommend you only top up the amount that you will be able to fully spend before finishing at your school.
(Hint: your Kindo balance can stay with your family from year to year and as you move from one ezlunch/Kindo school to another, so you may have lots of time yet!).
We will be updating our Terms & Conditions on or around 31 July. SHOULD YOU HAVE MORE FUNDS THAN YOU EXPECT TO USE, you may wish to WITHDRAW these before the terms change. You can do this easily on the 'my accounts' page.
What about ezlunch refunds or account closures?
Refunds from ezlunch caterers can only be offered as an account credit. We would suggest encouraging families to manage their balances as cash withdrawals are no longer available even when closing their account.
What do I need to do?
If you've got plenty of time with kids at ezlunch or Kindo schools - nothing to do. Just carry on as normal.
If you're about to move on to a non-ezlunch, non-Kindo school AND you have a credit balance - plan to spend it before you leave or withdraw it before the terms change on 31 July. You can withdraw using the 'my accounts' page.
Welcome back to Term 3, and a huge welcome to new whanau who have joined Winchester School Te Kura o Te Haonui this term.
SAUSAGE SIZZLE
Lunch next THURSDAY 4th August will be Sausage sizzle! Orders to be placed on Kindo BY Tuesday 2nd August 9am.
(This will go live on Kindo later today and you can place your order anytime between then and Tuesday 9am).
Place your order on Kindo using one of the following options -
Click this link https://bit.ly/3qGHiBs
OR
Download the myKindo app
OR
visit the PTA KINDO SHOP tab on the school website
OR
visit www.mykindo.co.nz
SUSHI
Unfortunately covid interrupted our first fortnightly Sushi service today.
Families that had already ordered before it was disabled on Tuesday, will have had their funds returned to their Kindo account, and received notification via email from Kindo.
Apologies for any inconvenience this has caused.
SUBWAY
Subway lunch is on today & FORTNIGHTLY on Thursdays for the rest of Term 3!
There are some NEW menu items added -
Ham & Cheese Mini Sub & M&M cookie = $5.20
Beef & Cheese Mini Sub & M&M cookie =$5.20
DISCO
Our school disco is on Thursday 11th August. Just 2 weeks away! See attached poster for more information.
A BIG thank you to SUBWAY PRINCESS ST who have kindly donated cups for us to use at this event!
EGG PROJECT
Use the code SCH-005 at www.theeggproject.co.nz to place your order for freshly laid free range eggs. Orders must be placed before midnight on Tuesdays, for pick up at the end of school on Thursdays (during term time).
YUMMY STICKERS
Keep collecting your yummy stickers! Both individual stickers and cut-out labels from bags go towards our school getting a share of $200,000 worth of DG sports gear! Last year we received $431 worth of free sports gear!
Tally sheets will be due in near the end of Term 3.
HAPTICS BAGS
HAPTICS BAGS make personalised book bags from recycled PVC that are made to last!
Use code WINCHESTER22 when you message them on facebook to place your order, and they will DONATE $5 from each book bag sold, back to the school PTA
• LOCALLY MADE • DURABLE • WATERPROOF
Maybe you know someone starting school soon? These make great birthday presents!
UMBRELLAS
There are only 8 left! Be one of the last to get your very own Winchester School Umbrella. These are large and sturdy. Purchase on Kindo for $40 then collect from the office, showing your order confirmation.
PTA FACEBOOK GROUP
Keep up to date with all things PTA by joining our Facebook group. Just search Winchester School PTA and request to be added to the group.
CHANGE TO KINDO TERMS - PLEASE READ!
FROM KINDO -
The Growth Collective Limited (known as Kindo, myKindo and ezlunch) has recently been classified as a Financial Services Provider. This means that there are additional responsibilities we must undertake, including compliance with the strict regulations imposed under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act (AML).
We have negotiated exemptions, which are awaiting approval, however there is a change that we need to bring to your attention.
ezlunch is NO LONGER able to RETURN FUNDS to you in CASH. We recommend you only top up the amount that you will be able to fully spend before finishing at your school.
(Hint: your Kindo balance can stay with your family from year to year and as you move from one ezlunch/Kindo school to another, so you may have lots of time yet!).
We will be updating our Terms & Conditions on or around 31 July. SHOULD YOU HAVE MORE FUNDS THAN YOU EXPECT TO USE, you may wish to WITHDRAW these before the terms change. You can do this easily on the 'my accounts' page.
What about ezlunch refunds or account closures?
Refunds from ezlunch caterers can only be offered as an account credit. We would suggest encouraging families to manage their balances as cash withdrawals are no longer available even when closing their account.
What do I need to do?
If you've got plenty of time with kids at ezlunch or Kindo schools - nothing to do. Just carry on as normal.
If you're about to move on to a non-ezlunch, non-Kindo school AND you have a credit balance - plan to spend it before you leave or withdraw it before the terms change on 31 July. You can withdraw using the 'my accounts' page.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
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EPIC MUSIC ACADEMY Does your child want to learn an instrument, play in a band and perform on the big stage? Epic Music Academy runs it’s one of a kind instrument tuition programs in school, and registrations are open for Term 3! To sign up, simply ask the office for a sign up form, check out our website epicma.nz, or email your interest to schools@epicma.nz |
MILVERTON KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS
Milverton Kindergarten is a local kindergarten that feeds into the schools in our area, Winchester School being one of those. We are currently accepting new enrolments of children 3-5 years of age. We welcome new children and visits from families at any time. If a family is looking around for somewhere for a younger child, they can come and visit and we can show them around, tell them what we can offer and answer any questions they may have.
Our hours of enrolment are 8.30 – 2.30 so drop off and pick up sits well with school hours. We have 40 children on our daily roll and we can negotiate enrolled days to suit families’ needs.
We are situated centrally at 120 Victoria Avenue, next to Milverton Park.
Milverton Kindergarten is a local kindergarten that feeds into the schools in our area, Winchester School being one of those. We are currently accepting new enrolments of children 3-5 years of age. We welcome new children and visits from families at any time. If a family is looking around for somewhere for a younger child, they can come and visit and we can show them around, tell them what we can offer and answer any questions they may have.
Our hours of enrolment are 8.30 – 2.30 so drop off and pick up sits well with school hours. We have 40 children on our daily roll and we can negotiate enrolled days to suit families’ needs.
We are situated centrally at 120 Victoria Avenue, next to Milverton Park.
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS - Please click to enlarge.
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