PĀNUI/NEWSLETTER
Thursday 25th July 2024 - Week 1, Term 3
Thursday 25th July 2024 - Week 1, Term 3
Kia ora e te whānau,
Nau mai hoki mai to Term 3. I hope that you all had a restful school holidays.
LEARNING CONFERENCES
Thank you to everyone for making our Learning Conferences a success. We have had 326 bookings, which is fantastic. Your child's teacher will be in touch to reschedule if you were unable to make it. Two comments I have heard so far are of how well our teachers know your children - this is very affirming for us, thank you. The second is the sub levels on the school reports e.g. Level 2 Beginning, Level 2 Proficient etc. Showing sub levels would make it easier to see progress. Thanks for this feedback and we will add it to our review notes to discuss before next report time in November.
SCHOOL DOCS
We will send an email out to all whānau with the Term 3 Policy reviews.
Community username: winchester
Community password: ruahine
CHILD PROTECTION & ABUSE RECOGNITION
As part of of our 2024 Strategic plan and policy review schedule, all teaching staff completed training and professional development in the Child Protection & Abuse Recognition during the non-contact time. All staff at Winchester School have a responsibility for child protection. We put procedures in place to protect the safety of our students throughout recruitment, training, and safety checking, and ensure current staff are familiar with our Child Protection policy and procedures. We also promote awareness about student welfare to our wider school community.
Staff have a professional responsibility to report any concerns about student safety and welfare, particularly in regard to abuse, neglect, or professional misconduct to the designated child protection person. We remind staff not to act alone when responding to student concerns, unless there is immediate danger. If it is in the best interest of the student, staff members are encouraged to proactively share information with other people or organisations who may be able to help.
We invite whānau to read and familiarise yourselves with the relevant policies on our School Docs website. We also developed this poster that will be put in classrooms to support our learners.
INNOVATION HUB
I have added these to the calendar for the community to see as there will be some Thursdays where we will not run the Innovation Hub e.g. tonight due to the Book Fair and Learning Conferences. The Innovation Hub will be in Room 9 for the next 2 weeks. Stacie is planning some challenges to complete during their time.
ROADWORKS
Thank you for your ongoing flexibility, understanding and support around the roadwork interruptions around our school zone. Despite best intentions, the work in both locations has happened simultaneously. The good news is, we will have a speed bump and pedestrian crossing out the front of our school and a Storm Water upgrade on the other side... two very important upgrades.
From today between the hours of 7:30am and 9:15am the PNCC will make it a one-way traffic flow around Newcastle, Ascott, Pahiatua and Ruahine Street. It can add a few minutes to your morning however, it is much safer for our kids!
FENCE PROJECT UPDATE
You can find new details of the fence project in the Rawa/Property section on our website.
Nau mai hoki mai to Term 3. I hope that you all had a restful school holidays.
LEARNING CONFERENCES
Thank you to everyone for making our Learning Conferences a success. We have had 326 bookings, which is fantastic. Your child's teacher will be in touch to reschedule if you were unable to make it. Two comments I have heard so far are of how well our teachers know your children - this is very affirming for us, thank you. The second is the sub levels on the school reports e.g. Level 2 Beginning, Level 2 Proficient etc. Showing sub levels would make it easier to see progress. Thanks for this feedback and we will add it to our review notes to discuss before next report time in November.
SCHOOL DOCS
We will send an email out to all whānau with the Term 3 Policy reviews.
Community username: winchester
Community password: ruahine
CHILD PROTECTION & ABUSE RECOGNITION
As part of of our 2024 Strategic plan and policy review schedule, all teaching staff completed training and professional development in the Child Protection & Abuse Recognition during the non-contact time. All staff at Winchester School have a responsibility for child protection. We put procedures in place to protect the safety of our students throughout recruitment, training, and safety checking, and ensure current staff are familiar with our Child Protection policy and procedures. We also promote awareness about student welfare to our wider school community.
Staff have a professional responsibility to report any concerns about student safety and welfare, particularly in regard to abuse, neglect, or professional misconduct to the designated child protection person. We remind staff not to act alone when responding to student concerns, unless there is immediate danger. If it is in the best interest of the student, staff members are encouraged to proactively share information with other people or organisations who may be able to help.
We invite whānau to read and familiarise yourselves with the relevant policies on our School Docs website. We also developed this poster that will be put in classrooms to support our learners.
INNOVATION HUB
I have added these to the calendar for the community to see as there will be some Thursdays where we will not run the Innovation Hub e.g. tonight due to the Book Fair and Learning Conferences. The Innovation Hub will be in Room 9 for the next 2 weeks. Stacie is planning some challenges to complete during their time.
ROADWORKS
Thank you for your ongoing flexibility, understanding and support around the roadwork interruptions around our school zone. Despite best intentions, the work in both locations has happened simultaneously. The good news is, we will have a speed bump and pedestrian crossing out the front of our school and a Storm Water upgrade on the other side... two very important upgrades.
From today between the hours of 7:30am and 9:15am the PNCC will make it a one-way traffic flow around Newcastle, Ascott, Pahiatua and Ruahine Street. It can add a few minutes to your morning however, it is much safer for our kids!
FENCE PROJECT UPDATE
You can find new details of the fence project in the Rawa/Property section on our website.
EXCELLENT ACHIEVEMENT
Congratulations to Sharav Bhatt, who passed his Trinity Grade 2 Keyboard Exam with Distinction. Sharav participates in the Melodies Classes held on Wednesday morning at our School. Ka pai te mahi!
Congratulations to Sharav Bhatt, who passed his Trinity Grade 2 Keyboard Exam with Distinction. Sharav participates in the Melodies Classes held on Wednesday morning at our School. Ka pai te mahi!
IN ZONE AND OUT OF ZONE ENROLMENTS FOR TERM 1 2025
Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available from the school office and website.
If you live in the home zone and have not yet signalled your intention to enrol your child for a 2025 start, please contact the school immediately to assist us to plan appropriately.
Applications for out of zone places are now being invited for Term1 2025. The deadline for receipt of applications for out of zone places is 2pm on Thursday the 22nd of August.
If a ballot for out of zone places is required, it will be held on Friday 23rd of August 2024. Parents will be informed of the ballot within three school days of the ballot being held.
Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available from the school office and website.
If you live in the home zone and have not yet signalled your intention to enrol your child for a 2025 start, please contact the school immediately to assist us to plan appropriately.
Applications for out of zone places are now being invited for Term1 2025. The deadline for receipt of applications for out of zone places is 2pm on Thursday the 22nd of August.
If a ballot for out of zone places is required, it will be held on Friday 23rd of August 2024. Parents will be informed of the ballot within three school days of the ballot being held.
KIND HEARTS
Our Rimu & Kauri teams are heading to the Awapuni Racecourse, in Week 3, to take part in the Kind Hearts in Schools Regional Event.
Kind Hearts have linked up with REPLAY – a local trust that recycles sports gear and they are challenging us to bring some recycled sports gear to the Kind Hearts Regional Day. If you have any sports gear you don't want anymore or old sports shoes or boots then drop them to the green box at the school office and we will donate them to this awesome cause.
The REPLAY goal is reconnecting sport gear that is no longer needed to enable others in our community to be active.
Our Rimu & Kauri teams are heading to the Awapuni Racecourse, in Week 3, to take part in the Kind Hearts in Schools Regional Event.
Kind Hearts have linked up with REPLAY – a local trust that recycles sports gear and they are challenging us to bring some recycled sports gear to the Kind Hearts Regional Day. If you have any sports gear you don't want anymore or old sports shoes or boots then drop them to the green box at the school office and we will donate them to this awesome cause.
The REPLAY goal is reconnecting sport gear that is no longer needed to enable others in our community to be active.
NED's Mindset Mission
This is a positive behaviour assembly visiting our school in Week 3. A world class performer will take our students on a 45 minute journey filled with storytelling, illusions, yo-yo tricks and humour. Yo-yo's will be on sale via Kindo from Monday next week so that our learners can try out some of the amazing things they learn from the show. For more information see below - this will be sent home today too.
This is a positive behaviour assembly visiting our school in Week 3. A world class performer will take our students on a 45 minute journey filled with storytelling, illusions, yo-yo tricks and humour. Yo-yo's will be on sale via Kindo from Monday next week so that our learners can try out some of the amazing things they learn from the show. For more information see below - this will be sent home today too.
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LIFEWALK SERVICE - POU TAUTOKO
A reminder we have Pou Mel from Lifewalk, an organisation providing support for school students. Lifewalk train Chaplains who can walk alongside students who need a little extra support, encouraging them to engage in all aspects of their school experience. When social/emotional competence is low, this can affect academic engagement. In response to this, Lifewalk Chaplains provide individual support to students, offering them a listening ear – with empathy and compassion and without judgement.
Lifewalk Chaplains provide a safe environment for a child and encourage them to share what is going on for them, recognising that they are a valuable part of our world, and have much to offer. Chaplains are not trained counsellors, they are considered ‘friends of the school’ who simply make themselves available to spend time with children/young people. They are volunteers and their role is to listen and care.
If you think your child would benefit from some extra support then please talk to your child's classroom teacher to put in an expression of interest.
A reminder we have Pou Mel from Lifewalk, an organisation providing support for school students. Lifewalk train Chaplains who can walk alongside students who need a little extra support, encouraging them to engage in all aspects of their school experience. When social/emotional competence is low, this can affect academic engagement. In response to this, Lifewalk Chaplains provide individual support to students, offering them a listening ear – with empathy and compassion and without judgement.
Lifewalk Chaplains provide a safe environment for a child and encourage them to share what is going on for them, recognising that they are a valuable part of our world, and have much to offer. Chaplains are not trained counsellors, they are considered ‘friends of the school’ who simply make themselves available to spend time with children/young people. They are volunteers and their role is to listen and care.
If you think your child would benefit from some extra support then please talk to your child's classroom teacher to put in an expression of interest.
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
HEADS UP
- Schol Assembly: 2nd August
- Hui Whānau: 21st August @ 5pm
- PTA Hui: 21st August @ 6:30pm
- Teacher Only Days: 23rd and 26th August
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
WINTER HOCKEY:
Games commence again this Sun 28th July
Last game: Sun 11th August
Draws can be found here: www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/org/hockey-manawatu/winter-junior-hockey-2024/5fd92b4b
BASKETBALL:
Congratulations on a fantastic season to all of our amazing players and a big thanks goes to our coaches and managers for all of their hard mahi over the season.
BADMINTON:
Teams have been emailed and games being next Tuesday 30th July
The draw can be found at: https://www.manawatubadminton.org.nz/primary-draws-results/.
Year 5/6 NETBALL - Registrations are now open on Kindo for this.
- Games are played on Mondays or Tuesdays at Vautier Park (Game day will depend on the team
- 4-5pm or 5-6pm
- Games commence 9/10th Sept with 2 weeks of grading.
- Finals: 2/3 Dec
- $40 per player
Registrations close: Week 5 : Friday 23rd August
Games commence again this Sun 28th July
Last game: Sun 11th August
Draws can be found here: www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/org/hockey-manawatu/winter-junior-hockey-2024/5fd92b4b
BASKETBALL:
Congratulations on a fantastic season to all of our amazing players and a big thanks goes to our coaches and managers for all of their hard mahi over the season.
BADMINTON:
Teams have been emailed and games being next Tuesday 30th July
The draw can be found at: https://www.manawatubadminton.org.nz/primary-draws-results/.
Year 5/6 NETBALL - Registrations are now open on Kindo for this.
- Games are played on Mondays or Tuesdays at Vautier Park (Game day will depend on the team
- 4-5pm or 5-6pm
- Games commence 9/10th Sept with 2 weeks of grading.
- Finals: 2/3 Dec
- $40 per player
Registrations close: Week 5 : Friday 23rd August
PTA
The PTA extends a warm welcome to all new whānau who have joined Winchester School this term. Some of you may not be aware exactly what a PTA is, or 'who' the PTA are, or 'what' the purpose of a PTA is, so I'll explain briefly below.
The PTA (Parents Teachers Association) is a group of parents and teachers who work collaboratively to enhance every child's learning experience at Winchester School. We support the school with ongoing fundraising for resources and activities, as well as fostering relationships within our school community. Some examples of previous events and fundraisers include the school disco, school lunches, eggs, Friday ice blocks, Whanāu welcome back BBQ, Lotteria night & raffle, Calendars, Hot Cross buns, Car Boot Sale and much more. The fundraisers enabled funds to be distributed back into the school for such things as the building of a new sandpit, classroom games, sports uniforms, school camps, shows and more!
As a parent of Winchester School you automatically become a member of the PTA, and are welcomed and encouraged to attend our meetings and events, volunteer your time, and offer suggestions/ideas to ensure our continual success. Your help, advice and input is very valuable.
To keep yourself up to date with all things PTA such as events, lunches, fundraisers etc, please request to join 'Winchester School PTA' on facebook. Joining this group does NOT commit you to volunteering your time, it is just a place to share information, however any offer of help, big or small, is always appreciated.
The PTA (Parents Teachers Association) is a group of parents and teachers who work collaboratively to enhance every child's learning experience at Winchester School. We support the school with ongoing fundraising for resources and activities, as well as fostering relationships within our school community. Some examples of previous events and fundraisers include the school disco, school lunches, eggs, Friday ice blocks, Whanāu welcome back BBQ, Lotteria night & raffle, Calendars, Hot Cross buns, Car Boot Sale and much more. The fundraisers enabled funds to be distributed back into the school for such things as the building of a new sandpit, classroom games, sports uniforms, school camps, shows and more!
As a parent of Winchester School you automatically become a member of the PTA, and are welcomed and encouraged to attend our meetings and events, volunteer your time, and offer suggestions/ideas to ensure our continual success. Your help, advice and input is very valuable.
To keep yourself up to date with all things PTA such as events, lunches, fundraisers etc, please request to join 'Winchester School PTA' on facebook. Joining this group does NOT commit you to volunteering your time, it is just a place to share information, however any offer of help, big or small, is always appreciated.
QUIZ NIGHT
Quiz night planning is in the works - we are looking for people who would like to help with planning or assist on the night, along with sponsors/donations for prizes on the night! If you can help in any capacity, please get in touch with Chloe Withy on the PTA Facebook page or on 0277418389. Thanks so much, we appreciate your help and support!
Quiz night planning is in the works - we are looking for people who would like to help with planning or assist on the night, along with sponsors/donations for prizes on the night! If you can help in any capacity, please get in touch with Chloe Withy on the PTA Facebook page or on 0277418389. Thanks so much, we appreciate your help and support!
PTA LUNCHES
Pizza and sausage sizzle lunches are fortnightly on a Thursday. Orders are to be placed on Kindo by WEDNESDAY 9.30am of lunch week. Orders can also be cancelled up until this cut off time. We are unable to refund after the cut off time due to orders having already been placed with suppliers at this point. If your child is sick, or won't be at school on lunch day, and you haven't cancelled your kindo order, you are welcome to come in and collect the order for your child.
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.
KINDO EZLUNCH SERVICE FEE
Kindo are increasingly their ezlunch service fee (Hoko Sushi & Subway) to 95c starting from the beginning of Term 3.
If you have any queries regarding ezlunch orders please contact kindo directly on [email protected] or 09 869 5200 (0508 454 636 toll free).
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YUMMY APPLE STICKERS
Keep collecting those yummy apple stickers! These stickers earn our school a share of $200,000 FREE sports gear!! If you take a look back at some of the older posts on the PTA Facebook page, you'll see what we've received in past years. Sticker collection sheets came home at the end of term 1 but if you're needing a collection sheet, you can download one here: https://www.yummyfruit.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/SSP-pdf_Sticker_Collection_Sheet_compressed.pdf , or I'm sure if you ask Mel nicely she'll print you one at the office. 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! 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) |
LUNCHBOX SUPPLIES
With the start of a new term, we are needing to top up our lunchbox supplies for those children who arrive at school without a lunch box. IF you are in a position to add an item or two to your next grocery shop it would be gratefully received. Or, if you'd prefer to make a monetary contribution, there is an option on Kindo to do this too. Items required - (NUT FREE ONLY please) ☆ Chippies ☆ Musli bars ☆ Crackers (ie Shapes) ☆ Biscuits These can be individual snack packs or big packets to separate. There is a box inside the office foyer (to the left of the door) where these items will be gratefully received. Thank you! 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 |
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.
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
iBike4Kids is an exciting cycling event organized by the Manawatu Mountain Bike Club, designed specifically for primary and intermediate-aged children.
This year, the event will take place on Sunday, September 1st, at the Victoria Esplanade in Palmerston North, celebrating the 20th anniversary since its inaugural event in 2005. The entry fee is $15 per child, with a reduced price of $10 for children under 5 participating in the balance bike event.
Please note that entries are available online only, and no registrations will be accepted on the day of the event.
Our Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/iBike4Kidss
Our Website: https://www.ibike4kids.co.nz/
Tickets: https://event-14290-2b58.lilregie.com/booking/attendees/new
This year, the event will take place on Sunday, September 1st, at the Victoria Esplanade in Palmerston North, celebrating the 20th anniversary since its inaugural event in 2005. The entry fee is $15 per child, with a reduced price of $10 for children under 5 participating in the balance bike event.
Please note that entries are available online only, and no registrations will be accepted on the day of the event.
Our Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/iBike4Kidss
Our Website: https://www.ibike4kids.co.nz/
Tickets: https://event-14290-2b58.lilregie.com/booking/attendees/new
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