PĀNUI
Thursday 2nd March 2023 - Week 5 - Term 1
Thursday 2nd March 2023 - Week 5 - Term 1
Kia Ora e te whānau,
Welcome to our Pānui for Week 5. It's hard to believe that we are in March already. I want to thank all of our hard working staff who all continue to plan for exciting and engaging learning activities with our students. There has been a particularly big effort to plan for and organise camp and EOTC trips. We hope that these important experiences run extremely well. Kātahi rā koutou - you are all awesome!
KUPU HOU - TE REO PHRASE OF THE WEEK
Kātahi rā koe (Caa-tah-he RRaa Queh) - You're Awesome / You are Number One! Have a go at saying this phrase this week. Practise with us on the Road Patrol crossing.
ACHIEVEMENT TARGETS FOR 2023
Winchester School Te Kura o Te Haonui is a high performing school, and we continue to have very high standards of achievement across the community. Our targets for 2023 are the following:
The actions we are taking to achieve these targets are
These goals are lofty and aspirational and we need your help!
Support reading learning by:
Support mathematics learning by:
Support attendance targets by:
KŌRERO MAI FEEDBACK
Here is a short survey to check if we are on the right track with our Kōrero Mai Chats and also a chance to let us know if there are some other creative ideas for us to consider.
NGA UARA FOCUS: TE TUAKIRITANGA
‘Tamaiti akona i te pā, tu ana ki te ao, tau ana’
A child educated to be strong in their own identity stands confident in the world.
Whakatuki
At school you child has been involved in a range of learning experiences to help them develop an understanding of Te Tuakiritanga - Identity.
Identity is shaped by the things they do in their daily lives; being part of their immediate and extended family, their heritage, beliefts, involvement in sporting groups and clubs, and their cultural practises.
Here are some images of finished works from across our Kura.
Welcome to our Pānui for Week 5. It's hard to believe that we are in March already. I want to thank all of our hard working staff who all continue to plan for exciting and engaging learning activities with our students. There has been a particularly big effort to plan for and organise camp and EOTC trips. We hope that these important experiences run extremely well. Kātahi rā koutou - you are all awesome!
KUPU HOU - TE REO PHRASE OF THE WEEK
Kātahi rā koe (Caa-tah-he RRaa Queh) - You're Awesome / You are Number One! Have a go at saying this phrase this week. Practise with us on the Road Patrol crossing.
ACHIEVEMENT TARGETS FOR 2023
Winchester School Te Kura o Te Haonui is a high performing school, and we continue to have very high standards of achievement across the community. Our targets for 2023 are the following:
- 90% of all children achieving at or above in reading.
- 90% of all children achieving at or above in mathematics.
- 90% of all children with regular attendance.
The actions we are taking to achieve these targets are
- embedding the Structured Literacy practice throughout our school,
- employing Learning Support teachers to support classroom teachers and provide extra instruction for learners
- early intervention support for Year 2s in mathematics
- employing a Teacher Aide from 8am - 11:30am to provide a Walking Bus service to school and operate a Home Room (Wairua Space) from Room 16.
These goals are lofty and aspirational and we need your help!
Support reading learning by:
- instilling a love of reading with your children,
- modelling yourself as a reader to your children,
- use the Library space after school - it is open until 4pm.
Support mathematics learning by:
- helping with cooking and baking by measuring and timing, working with fractions,
- discussing and recording sports match statistics on your favourite player. Number of tackles, 6's hit, passes made, time taken per lap, etc
- being curious with numbers and the patterns that they can make
- shopping -Adding up by rounding and estimating as you do groceries.
Support attendance targets by:
- getting your child/ren to school unless they are sick.
KŌRERO MAI FEEDBACK
Here is a short survey to check if we are on the right track with our Kōrero Mai Chats and also a chance to let us know if there are some other creative ideas for us to consider.
NGA UARA FOCUS: TE TUAKIRITANGA
‘Tamaiti akona i te pā, tu ana ki te ao, tau ana’
A child educated to be strong in their own identity stands confident in the world.
Whakatuki
At school you child has been involved in a range of learning experiences to help them develop an understanding of Te Tuakiritanga - Identity.
Identity is shaped by the things they do in their daily lives; being part of their immediate and extended family, their heritage, beliefts, involvement in sporting groups and clubs, and their cultural practises.
Here are some images of finished works from across our Kura.
Would you like to add to this learning at home...
Talk to your child about their name. Is it a family name?
Are they named after someone important to you?
Is there a story behind their name or the way it's spelt?
What about your family name?
Talk to your child about their name. Is it a family name?
Are they named after someone important to you?
Is there a story behind their name or the way it's spelt?
What about your family name?
PRINCIPAL AWARDS
It was great to award our ākonga with Principal Awards on Friday. Congratulations to the following people:
It was great to award our ākonga with Principal Awards on Friday. Congratulations to the following people:
SAFER SPEEDS PROJECT
The PNCC are soon to be consulting with communities to change the speed zone around schools. They are calling this project Safer Speeds – and it requires a review for all speed limits in the city over the next few years as part of the Government’s national road safety plan. Information about any changes will be communicated on their website - Safer Speeds. There is also a chance to have your say in the drop in chats held in several drop-in sessions at schools across the city. The closest one to us is:
Wednesday 22 March,
2.30-4pm
Hokowhitu School
Saturday 1 April,
Midday to 1pm
Palmerston North City Library - Central Library – Mezzanine Floor
Please mark these dates on your calendars.
NZEI PAID TEACHERS UNION MEETING
The Rimu and Kauri teachers will be away on camps and EOTC visits to the park on Thursday so the Kōwhai Team will represent our teaching staff at today's paid union meeting. More information about the campaign can be found here.
The PNCC are soon to be consulting with communities to change the speed zone around schools. They are calling this project Safer Speeds – and it requires a review for all speed limits in the city over the next few years as part of the Government’s national road safety plan. Information about any changes will be communicated on their website - Safer Speeds. There is also a chance to have your say in the drop in chats held in several drop-in sessions at schools across the city. The closest one to us is:
Wednesday 22 March,
2.30-4pm
Hokowhitu School
Saturday 1 April,
Midday to 1pm
Palmerston North City Library - Central Library – Mezzanine Floor
Please mark these dates on your calendars.
NZEI PAID TEACHERS UNION MEETING
The Rimu and Kauri teachers will be away on camps and EOTC visits to the park on Thursday so the Kōwhai Team will represent our teaching staff at today's paid union meeting. More information about the campaign can be found here.
A HEADS UP...
WELCOME BACK BBQ
Write in your diaries and calendars the 16th of March for our Community Welcome Back BBQ Picnic. I am looking forward to catching up with all of you! You will find me cooking at the BBQ. Fingers crossed the weather plays nice!
ASSEMBLY
Friday 10th March at 2:15pm.
WELCOME BACK BBQ
Write in your diaries and calendars the 16th of March for our Community Welcome Back BBQ Picnic. I am looking forward to catching up with all of you! You will find me cooking at the BBQ. Fingers crossed the weather plays nice!
ASSEMBLY
Friday 10th March at 2:15pm.
Naku noa, nā
Nic
Tumuaki
Winchester School Te Kura o Te Haonui
Nic
Tumuaki
Winchester School Te Kura o Te Haonui
SPOTLIGHT STUDENT LEARNING
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.
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
Summer Sports:
Football (Yrs 3-6)
Tuesday 7th March
Winchester Hotspurs GAME 1: 4.30pm vs Parkland Pros - Hockey C GAME 2: 5pm vs Tokomaru Tigers - Hockey C2
Winchester United GAME 1: 5.30pm vs Parkland Bolts - Hockey C3 GAME 2: 6pm vs Parkland Flash - Hockey C2
Netball (Yrs 0/2 & 3/4)
Year 0-2
Mon 6th March: 3.45pm Winchester Stars vs CNS Stars, Court 13b
Draws can be found here: https://www.netballmanawatu.org.nz/CompetitionDraws/year-12-anz-futureferns
Year 3/4
Tue 7th March: 5pm Winchester Pulse vs Takaro, Court 15
Wed 8th March: 4pm Winchester Magic vs Te Kura o Wairau, Court 14
Draws can be found here: https://www.netballmanawatu.org.nz/competitiondraws/year-34-anz-futureferns
Summer Hockey (Yrs 0-6)
Wednesday 8th March
Winchester Kakariki vs TK Twisters, 4pm, HMI: MG 1A
Winchester Pango vs RSS Ruru, 4.45pm, HMI: MG 1A
Thursday 9th March
Winchester Kōwhai vs Hokowhitu Hotshots, 3.45pm, HMI:HAVAL 2A
Winchester Karaka vs AOK Tigers, 4.30pm, HMI: MG 1B
Winchester Whero vs Ashhurst 3/4 Chargers, 5.15pm, HMI: Cartown HAVAL 2b
Draws will be found at:hockeymanawatu.org.nz/home-2
Badminton (Yrs 5/6)
Draws can be found here: https://www.manawatubadminton.org.nz/yrs5-8-draws-results/
Photos: Please email any photos of our sports teams to sports@winchester.school.nz
Football (Yrs 3-6)
Tuesday 7th March
Winchester Hotspurs GAME 1: 4.30pm vs Parkland Pros - Hockey C GAME 2: 5pm vs Tokomaru Tigers - Hockey C2
Winchester United GAME 1: 5.30pm vs Parkland Bolts - Hockey C3 GAME 2: 6pm vs Parkland Flash - Hockey C2
Netball (Yrs 0/2 & 3/4)
Year 0-2
Mon 6th March: 3.45pm Winchester Stars vs CNS Stars, Court 13b
Draws can be found here: https://www.netballmanawatu.org.nz/CompetitionDraws/year-12-anz-futureferns
Year 3/4
Tue 7th March: 5pm Winchester Pulse vs Takaro, Court 15
Wed 8th March: 4pm Winchester Magic vs Te Kura o Wairau, Court 14
Draws can be found here: https://www.netballmanawatu.org.nz/competitiondraws/year-34-anz-futureferns
Summer Hockey (Yrs 0-6)
Wednesday 8th March
Winchester Kakariki vs TK Twisters, 4pm, HMI: MG 1A
Winchester Pango vs RSS Ruru, 4.45pm, HMI: MG 1A
Thursday 9th March
Winchester Kōwhai vs Hokowhitu Hotshots, 3.45pm, HMI:HAVAL 2A
Winchester Karaka vs AOK Tigers, 4.30pm, HMI: MG 1B
Winchester Whero vs Ashhurst 3/4 Chargers, 5.15pm, HMI: Cartown HAVAL 2b
Draws will be found at:hockeymanawatu.org.nz/home-2
Badminton (Yrs 5/6)
Draws can be found here: https://www.manawatubadminton.org.nz/yrs5-8-draws-results/
Photos: Please email any photos of our sports teams to sports@winchester.school.nz
PTA
It's been great to see a few snaps of the Kauri team at Camp El Rancho! Looks like they are having a wonderful time. Thanks to your continued support, the PTA was able to fund over $3000 for parent helpers to attend camp too. We look forward to hearing all about it when they are back tomorrow!
To keep up to date with all things PTA such as events, lunches, fundraisers etc, please request to join 'Winchester School PTA' on facebook.
HOT CROSS BUN FUNDRAISER
Keep an eye out for information coming home next week for this yummy fundraiser!
WINCHESTER SCHOOL HOODIES
If you would like to order a hoodie - keep an eye out for information coming home soon!
LUNCHBOX WISH LIST
You may have seen on the PTA Facebook page, or your emails, that the PTA would like to provide kai for our tamariki/children who arrive at school with an empty tummy or no lunchbox. To do this we have created a 'Wish List' of items required on a regular basis throughout the year. IF you are in a position to add an item or two to your shopping, there is a box in the office foyer (by the PTA drop box) where these will be gratefully received! Alternatively, if you would prefer to make a monetary contribution so these items can be purchased, there is now an option on Kindo called 'The Lunchbox Fund'. This is completely optional, and all offers of kindness are very much appreciated. A huge THANK YOU to all those who have contributed already!
To keep up to date with all things PTA such as events, lunches, fundraisers etc, please request to join 'Winchester School PTA' on facebook.
HOT CROSS BUN FUNDRAISER
Keep an eye out for information coming home next week for this yummy fundraiser!
WINCHESTER SCHOOL HOODIES
If you would like to order a hoodie - keep an eye out for information coming home soon!
LUNCHBOX WISH LIST
You may have seen on the PTA Facebook page, or your emails, that the PTA would like to provide kai for our tamariki/children who arrive at school with an empty tummy or no lunchbox. To do this we have created a 'Wish List' of items required on a regular basis throughout the year. IF you are in a position to add an item or two to your shopping, there is a box in the office foyer (by the PTA drop box) where these will be gratefully received! Alternatively, if you would prefer to make a monetary contribution so these items can be purchased, there is now an option on Kindo called 'The Lunchbox Fund'. This is completely optional, and all offers of kindness are very much appreciated. A huge THANK YOU to all those who have contributed already!
WELCOME BACK WHĀNAU BBQ
Our new date for the BBQ is Thursday the 16th March 5.30-7pm by the basketball court/playground. It's going to be 3rd time lucky!!
This is a great event where the school community can come together, enjoy a BBQ dinner, a swim or a jump on the bouncy castle while mingling with other families and teachers. There will also be a coffee cart on site.
Bring CASH for $3 burgers, $1 sausages, $1 drinks and $1 ice blocks!
*Halal options will be available.
We will be in touch with all those who have offered to help, to check you will still be available on the new date. Many thanks to you all!
ICE BLOCKS
At 3pm every Friday of Term 1 you will find parents at the front & back gates selling ice blocks! These are $1 each, or you can purchase a concession card for $10 and get 1 free! Pay with cash at the gates, or you can purchase a concession card online on Kindo (see below if you are not sure what Kindo is).
We are still looking for parent helpers, so if you can spare 20-25 minutes at pick up time, on one or more Fridays, please get in touch via the post on the Winchester School PTA Facebook page, or email me at katrinahigson@hotmail.com.
A big thank you to Team Robinson Bayleys Manawatu - Jess & Ian Robinson who have kindly offered to continue sponsoring our ice blocks for Term 1 2023! We are so grateful for your support.
LUNCHES
Lunches are back underway with Subway & Sushi available every fortnight throughout the year, wtih Sausage Sizzle & Pizza alternating in between. Next Thursday is Pizza! All orders are to be placed on Kindo. Keep an eye out on the Winchester School PTA facebook page for weekly reminders, or check out Kindo to see what lunch is on offer each week.
EGGS
The Egg Project kindly supports our school in our fundraising efforts by giving us back $1 from each dozen sold! Last term we recievied $261! They are delicious farm fresh eggs from a local business.
If you would like to order eggs for collection from school on Thursdays at 3pm, go to www.theeggproject.co.nz, use code SCH-005 and place your order before midnight on Tuesdays.
Free Range Dozen $8.50
Organic Dozen $10.50
WEEKLY PARENT COFFEE GROUP
Andrea McLeay runs a coffee group for Winchester Parents every Tuesday morning after drop off. They usually meet at Bees Knees. Please PM her, or respond to her post on the Winchester School PTA facebook page so you can be added to the chat group.
WINCHESTER SCHOOL UMBRELLAS
If you would like your own Winchester School Umbrella, we have 6 left! These are large, sturdy umbrellas.
Purchase for $40 on Kindo, and collect from the office.
HAPTICS BAGS
If you are looking to puchase a book bag then take a look at Haptics Bags on Facebook. Mention Winchester School & they will give $5 back to the school!
The book bags are made from PVC and are made to last! They also make great gifts!
KINDO
New to Winchester School or havn't got Kindo yet? Choose from 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
Our new date for the BBQ is Thursday the 16th March 5.30-7pm by the basketball court/playground. It's going to be 3rd time lucky!!
This is a great event where the school community can come together, enjoy a BBQ dinner, a swim or a jump on the bouncy castle while mingling with other families and teachers. There will also be a coffee cart on site.
Bring CASH for $3 burgers, $1 sausages, $1 drinks and $1 ice blocks!
*Halal options will be available.
We will be in touch with all those who have offered to help, to check you will still be available on the new date. Many thanks to you all!
ICE BLOCKS
At 3pm every Friday of Term 1 you will find parents at the front & back gates selling ice blocks! These are $1 each, or you can purchase a concession card for $10 and get 1 free! Pay with cash at the gates, or you can purchase a concession card online on Kindo (see below if you are not sure what Kindo is).
We are still looking for parent helpers, so if you can spare 20-25 minutes at pick up time, on one or more Fridays, please get in touch via the post on the Winchester School PTA Facebook page, or email me at katrinahigson@hotmail.com.
A big thank you to Team Robinson Bayleys Manawatu - Jess & Ian Robinson who have kindly offered to continue sponsoring our ice blocks for Term 1 2023! We are so grateful for your support.
LUNCHES
Lunches are back underway with Subway & Sushi available every fortnight throughout the year, wtih Sausage Sizzle & Pizza alternating in between. Next Thursday is Pizza! All orders are to be placed on Kindo. Keep an eye out on the Winchester School PTA facebook page for weekly reminders, or check out Kindo to see what lunch is on offer each week.
EGGS
The Egg Project kindly supports our school in our fundraising efforts by giving us back $1 from each dozen sold! Last term we recievied $261! They are delicious farm fresh eggs from a local business.
If you would like to order eggs for collection from school on Thursdays at 3pm, go to www.theeggproject.co.nz, use code SCH-005 and place your order before midnight on Tuesdays.
Free Range Dozen $8.50
Organic Dozen $10.50
WEEKLY PARENT COFFEE GROUP
Andrea McLeay runs a coffee group for Winchester Parents every Tuesday morning after drop off. They usually meet at Bees Knees. Please PM her, or respond to her post on the Winchester School PTA facebook page so you can be added to the chat group.
WINCHESTER SCHOOL UMBRELLAS
If you would like your own Winchester School Umbrella, we have 6 left! These are large, sturdy umbrellas.
Purchase for $40 on Kindo, and collect from the office.
HAPTICS BAGS
If you are looking to puchase a book bag then take a look at Haptics Bags on Facebook. Mention Winchester School & they will give $5 back to the school!
The book bags are made from PVC and are made to last! They also make great gifts!
KINDO
New to Winchester School or havn't got Kindo yet? Choose from 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
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Girls Brigade (www.girlsbrigade.nz)
New friends, new skills, fun activities and opportunities.
For girls aged from 5 years and above. Come along and give it a go.
We have companies in:
Highbury/Takaro - Tuesday: Juniors: 4.45-6.15p.m.
Seniors & Pioneers: 6.00-8.00pm - Suzanne Ph: 356 1974
Milson - Thursday - 4.30-6pm - Joanne Ph: 355-3124
New friends, new skills, fun activities and opportunities.
For girls aged from 5 years and above. Come along and give it a go.
We have companies in:
Highbury/Takaro - Tuesday: Juniors: 4.45-6.15p.m.
Seniors & Pioneers: 6.00-8.00pm - Suzanne Ph: 356 1974
Milson - Thursday - 4.30-6pm - Joanne Ph: 355-3124
CONNECT WITH OUR SCHOOL
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