PĀNUI/NEWSLETTER
Thursday 22nd August 2024 - Week 5, Term 3
Thursday 22nd August 2024 - Week 5, Term 3
Mālo e lelei,
Winchester School Te Kura o Te Haonui is a hive of activity. Thanks to our amazing team of staff and whānau who help us to create a culture of opportunity and growth.
ROADWORKS, CROSSING ON RUAHINE STREET AND PARKING
Thank you for your ongoing flexibility and cooperation with driving around our school area with the interruptions of road works. Continue to talk with your children about having road sense. A good way to do this is by using questioning using the senses =
We are also noticing that adults are crossing on Ruahine Street and not using the pedestrian crossing. I understand that we are all busy and wanting to get to the next location but we need to be good role models for our children; safety first. Can everyone please use the crossing to support this safety message?
Your children's legs won't fall off either if they have to walk a few extra steps in the rain. Please use the carparks available when dropping your children off. Yellow lines mean no stopping / no parking. Thanks
MATHEX
Well done to our Year 5 and 6 Mathex Teams who competed in the Manawatu Mathex Competition. Some great results were achieved, with our Year 5 competitive team gaining a 4th equal placing and our Year 6 team getting 2nd equal. Also, well done to our two challenge teams, for each gaining Gold placings. A big thanks goes to Mr Murphy for giving up his lunchtimes to train our teams and to the whānau who supported on the day.
Winchester School Te Kura o Te Haonui is a hive of activity. Thanks to our amazing team of staff and whānau who help us to create a culture of opportunity and growth.
ROADWORKS, CROSSING ON RUAHINE STREET AND PARKING
Thank you for your ongoing flexibility and cooperation with driving around our school area with the interruptions of road works. Continue to talk with your children about having road sense. A good way to do this is by using questioning using the senses =
- What can you hear? Do you hear tyres on the road?
- Looking both ways, what can you see?
We are also noticing that adults are crossing on Ruahine Street and not using the pedestrian crossing. I understand that we are all busy and wanting to get to the next location but we need to be good role models for our children; safety first. Can everyone please use the crossing to support this safety message?
Your children's legs won't fall off either if they have to walk a few extra steps in the rain. Please use the carparks available when dropping your children off. Yellow lines mean no stopping / no parking. Thanks
MATHEX
Well done to our Year 5 and 6 Mathex Teams who competed in the Manawatu Mathex Competition. Some great results were achieved, with our Year 5 competitive team gaining a 4th equal placing and our Year 6 team getting 2nd equal. Also, well done to our two challenge teams, for each gaining Gold placings. A big thanks goes to Mr Murphy for giving up his lunchtimes to train our teams and to the whānau who supported on the day.
SCIENCE LEARNING
In our 2024/25 Strategic Plan, we have identified an opportunity to grow and inspire learning through the Science Curriculum and by:
In our 2024/25 Strategic Plan, we have identified an opportunity to grow and inspire learning through the Science Curriculum and by:
- Creating an environment where questioning, wondering, and making connections are explicitly taught
- Developing dispositions like curiosity, confidence, critical thinking, growth mindset, resilience, seeking critique (feedback and feedforward) in both students and staff
- Students engage in hands-on science activities and experience learning through exploration
- Develop active engagement in a wide range of science-related activities that stimulate curiosity and encourage students to make connections across various scientific concepts
KAURI TEAM BOOK BUDS
Kauri Team have once again been very fortunate to join with the City Library to be part of the Book Buds winter reading programme. Over 6 weeks, each child in Kauri team was encouraged to read books and record reviews as part of the mahi. City library staff visited school on several occasions to provide feedback to the akōnga which was hugely beneficial to the students who loved the programme.
The Kauri Team enjoyed the finale event last Thursday where many students were able to choose a new book to keep. Our thanks go to Rhonda Chenery and her team of library staff who supported students on their reading journey. We hope that we can take part in the programme again next year. Keep up the great reading, everyone.
Kauri Team have once again been very fortunate to join with the City Library to be part of the Book Buds winter reading programme. Over 6 weeks, each child in Kauri team was encouraged to read books and record reviews as part of the mahi. City library staff visited school on several occasions to provide feedback to the akōnga which was hugely beneficial to the students who loved the programme.
The Kauri Team enjoyed the finale event last Thursday where many students were able to choose a new book to keep. Our thanks go to Rhonda Chenery and her team of library staff who supported students on their reading journey. We hope that we can take part in the programme again next year. Keep up the great reading, everyone.
SANDPIT
An amazing group of parents and supporters of our school are going to be getting spaces ready for the sandpit during the weekend. If you are in and around the school, please respect the cordoned off areas. I would like to welcome an ex teaching friend of mine, Craig Browne, to Winchester School. He is going to be volunteering his time to build the sand pit for us. He is also helping with the construction of props for the production. We value your time volunteering your skills at our school! Thanks Jono, Alisha, Richard and Kevin also for your time in supporting us.
An amazing group of parents and supporters of our school are going to be getting spaces ready for the sandpit during the weekend. If you are in and around the school, please respect the cordoned off areas. I would like to welcome an ex teaching friend of mine, Craig Browne, to Winchester School. He is going to be volunteering his time to build the sand pit for us. He is also helping with the construction of props for the production. We value your time volunteering your skills at our school! Thanks Jono, Alisha, Richard and Kevin also for your time in supporting us.
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
- Teacher Only Days: Tomorrow the 23rd and Monday 26th August 2024
- School Assembly: 30th August
- Sports & Cultural Group Photos: Tuesday 3rd September
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
BADMINTON:
Games: Tuesdays at CET Arena 4
The draw can be found at: https://www.manawatubadminton.org.nz/primary-draws-results/.
Year 5/6 NETBALL - Registrations are now closed and the team list has been sent out. Games commence on Tuesday 10th September.
Summer Sport Registrations: (Currently open on Kindo)
TOUCH RUGBY: Years 0-6, Games begin Friday 18th of October, Monrad Park - $35 pp. Registrations close Friday 13th September (Wk 8)
SUMMER SOCCER: Years 0-6, Games begin Wed 16th October, Arena Manawatu - $35pp. Registrations close Monday 23rd September (Wk 10)
School tracksuits and sports uniforms: Please return any uniforms (washed) to the sport uniform box at the school office.
Games: Tuesdays at CET Arena 4
The draw can be found at: https://www.manawatubadminton.org.nz/primary-draws-results/.
Year 5/6 NETBALL - Registrations are now closed and the team list has been sent out. Games commence on Tuesday 10th September.
Summer Sport Registrations: (Currently open on Kindo)
TOUCH RUGBY: Years 0-6, Games begin Friday 18th of October, Monrad Park - $35 pp. Registrations close Friday 13th September (Wk 8)
SUMMER SOCCER: Years 0-6, Games begin Wed 16th October, Arena Manawatu - $35pp. Registrations close Monday 23rd September (Wk 10)
School tracksuits and sports uniforms: Please return any uniforms (washed) to the sport uniform box at the school office.
PTA
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We were pleased to provide the funds required to transport the Rimu team and Kauri team to the recent Kind Hearts Regional Event. The students heard from some amazing speakers like Suzy Cato and Nanogirl!
We received some lovely cards and letters from students to show their appreciation. Thank you to you all! What a great way to show kindness! Keep an eye on the PTA Facebook page to be the first to know about PTA related events, activities and fundraisers. To join, search 'Winchester School PTA' on facebook. QUIZ NIGHT 80's Quiz Night Fundraiser - Friday 18th October, 7pm. Tickets $20 each, x8 per table. Tickets available now on Kindo. If you can donate or sponsor a prize for the night, please get in touch with Chloe Withy on 0277418389. Thanks so much for your support! |
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PTA GAME DRIVE
■ Is your game cupboard overflowing? ■ Have your children outgrown some of their games? If you're looking for somewhere to donate them - the PTA would gratefully accept them to distribute around the school! We are looking for donations of any of the following classroom favourites - ♤ Connect 4 ♡ Jenga ◇ Hedbanz/Who am I? ♧ Chess, & just chess pieces on their own ♤ Snakes and Ladders ♡ Rubix Race ◇ Fidget Toys ie pop it ♡ Charades ◇ Playing cards ♧ UNO ♤ Monopoly deal ♡ Mancala ◇ Guess Who ♧ Football or Dinosaur themed games ♤ Battleships ♡ Cleudo ◇ Spot it ♧ Monopoly ♤ Operation ♡ The Game of Life Double ups are not a problem as many classrooms have the same games on their wish list Please drop any donations to the box in the office foyer below the PTA drop box. Thank you |
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.
If you have any queries regarding ezlunch orders (HokoSushi & Subway) 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.
UPCOMING PTA MEETING DATES
November 13th 6.30pm - school staffroom
COMMUNITY NOTICES
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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 |
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Are you looking for something fun and educational for your kids to do these school holidays? The EPIC Music Holiday Program is here to help! Join us for both weeks of the school holidays and enjoy our wide range of educational and fun activities such as: - Music Lessons - Sports - Outings - Games - And much more! Whether you are already an Epic Music student or not, register or find more info on our website www.epicma.nz/hp |
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