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Wednesday 15th March 2023 - Week 7 - Term 1
Wednesday 15th March 2023 - Week 7 - Term 1
Kia Ora e te whānau,
We are putting out an early newsletter this week because of the teacher strike scheduled for Thursday 16th of March. Thank you for all of the support from our whānau and community. I understand that the short notice is inconvenient, thanks for your flexibility and cooperation.
Our teachers work tirelessly to welcome all ākonga into their spaces, provide a safe and nurturing environment for students to learn and grow. They work hard to meet the needs of every single learner in our school. Teachers make a difference and I am so proud of all of our teachers at Winchester School Te Kura o Te Haonui.
As a collective, we are asking for better funding to resource the sector, to meet the needs of learners, and to attract and retain high quality teachers. Our ākonga deserve the best to invest in their future.
If your child/ren are coming to school on Thursday, please direct them to the Library to start the day. There will be two teachers there to greet you and get set up for the day. Please inform them if you are intending to pick up your child/ren early. If you haven't let the school know if your child/ren are coming for supervised care, please let the school know today: forms.gle/kHQ7z6NxT7aSeux76
KUPU HOU - TE REO PHRASE OF THE WEEK
Tō kaha hoki (Tore kaha hooky) - Wow! You are good! I would love to hear you try this with us on the Road Patrol crossing.
ENROLMENTS
If you have a 4 year old who is turning 5 soon please contact enrol@winchester.school.nz to let us know or see Nicky in the office for an enrolment pack.
KŌRERO MAI FEEDBACK
Thank you for your feedback. As with any change or innovation, I always start out with having more questions than answers... Your comments have caused us to ask ourselves the following questions:
We will work on creating a Learning Conferences guide so we are really clear on why we do them, how they operate and what they will look like based on the feedback from our teachers and our whānau.
SCHOOL POOL
The School Pool is winding up for class lessons at the end of this week. It will be closed for the community on Friday the 24th of March. I am hoping that we can have one last swim at the PTA Whānau Welcome back BBQ!
We are putting out an early newsletter this week because of the teacher strike scheduled for Thursday 16th of March. Thank you for all of the support from our whānau and community. I understand that the short notice is inconvenient, thanks for your flexibility and cooperation.
Our teachers work tirelessly to welcome all ākonga into their spaces, provide a safe and nurturing environment for students to learn and grow. They work hard to meet the needs of every single learner in our school. Teachers make a difference and I am so proud of all of our teachers at Winchester School Te Kura o Te Haonui.
As a collective, we are asking for better funding to resource the sector, to meet the needs of learners, and to attract and retain high quality teachers. Our ākonga deserve the best to invest in their future.
If your child/ren are coming to school on Thursday, please direct them to the Library to start the day. There will be two teachers there to greet you and get set up for the day. Please inform them if you are intending to pick up your child/ren early. If you haven't let the school know if your child/ren are coming for supervised care, please let the school know today: forms.gle/kHQ7z6NxT7aSeux76
KUPU HOU - TE REO PHRASE OF THE WEEK
Tō kaha hoki (Tore kaha hooky) - Wow! You are good! I would love to hear you try this with us on the Road Patrol crossing.
ENROLMENTS
If you have a 4 year old who is turning 5 soon please contact enrol@winchester.school.nz to let us know or see Nicky in the office for an enrolment pack.
KŌRERO MAI FEEDBACK
Thank you for your feedback. As with any change or innovation, I always start out with having more questions than answers... Your comments have caused us to ask ourselves the following questions:
- Purpose: what is the purpose for Kōrero Mai/Meet the Learner? How are they different to Learning Conferences?
- Next Steps: what if my child is in the same teacher's class? How do we move forward with next learning goals? How do we differentiate Kōrero Mai when this occurs?
- Transition: how do we ensure information is shared with new teachers? What information should be shared?
- Time: how do we get the amount of time right when most people are happy and some need a few extra minutes?
- How do we clearly communicate this?
We will work on creating a Learning Conferences guide so we are really clear on why we do them, how they operate and what they will look like based on the feedback from our teachers and our whānau.
SCHOOL POOL
The School Pool is winding up for class lessons at the end of this week. It will be closed for the community on Friday the 24th of March. I am hoping that we can have one last swim at the PTA Whānau Welcome back BBQ!
PRINCIPAL AWARDS
We focused on Te Tuakiritanga Identity and Whanaungatanga Relationships for last week's Principal's Awards. It was great to hear and recognise all of the unique achievements from our learners. Congratulations to the following people:
We focused on Te Tuakiritanga Identity and Whanaungatanga Relationships for last week's Principal's Awards. It was great to hear and recognise all of the unique achievements from our learners. Congratulations to the following people:
WHAKATAKA TE HAU
Kauri team have been beginning our mornings with our kura's karakia - Whakataka te hau. We stand outside and sing in Te Taiao/Nature and it is a lovely way to start the day, all together. If you are ever at school at 9:05am, come and join in.
Kauri team have been beginning our mornings with our kura's karakia - Whakataka te hau. We stand outside and sing in Te Taiao/Nature and it is a lovely way to start the day, all together. If you are ever at school at 9:05am, come and join in.
A HEADS UP...
WELCOME BACK BBQ
Third time lucky! Write in your diaries and calendars the 23rd of March for our Community Welcome Back BBQ Picnic.
ASSEMBLY
Friday 24th March at 2:15pm.
PLAY FIRST, EAT SECOND
In Term 2, we are going to trial a "Play First, Eat Second" model at our school. This means that when the bell goes for morning tea and lunch breaks the tamariki will go straight out to play. When the bell goes again, they will come back to eat for 10 minutes under the supervision of their teacher. There will be some changes to the timetable for Term 2, however, there will be no change to the amount of learning time during the day as we currently have.
The benefits of play first, eat second are:
WELCOME BACK BBQ
Third time lucky! Write in your diaries and calendars the 23rd of March for our Community Welcome Back BBQ Picnic.
ASSEMBLY
Friday 24th March at 2:15pm.
PLAY FIRST, EAT SECOND
In Term 2, we are going to trial a "Play First, Eat Second" model at our school. This means that when the bell goes for morning tea and lunch breaks the tamariki will go straight out to play. When the bell goes again, they will come back to eat for 10 minutes under the supervision of their teacher. There will be some changes to the timetable for Term 2, however, there will be no change to the amount of learning time during the day as we currently have.
The benefits of play first, eat second are:
- improved social connections for all learners
- less negative behaviour/interactions in the playground
- tamariki eat more and therefore receive more nutrients for their bodies and brains to grow
- tamariki slow down to appreciate their kai having digestion benefits
- improved behaviour and focus in class
- this all has positive effects on learning.
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)
Football finals were played last night. Great work on a fantastic season everyone and a big thank you to the coaches and managers for your support with these teams. Please return your uniform to the school office or these can be returned during library sessions due to them being issued via the children's library cards.
Netball (Yrs 0/2 & 3/4)
Year 0-2
Mon 20th March: 3.45pm Winchester Stars vs Riverdale Pulse, Court 13b
Draws can be found here: https://www.netballmanawatu.org.nz/CompetitionDraws/year-12-anz-futureferns
Year 3/4
Tue 21st March: 5pm Winchester Pulse vs Hiwinui, Court 15
Wed 22nd March: 4pm Winchester Magic - draw still to come after tonights game
Draws can be found here: https://www.netballmanawatu.org.nz/competitiondraws/year-34-anz-futureferns
Summer Hockey (Yrs 0-6)
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
Wednesday 15th March
Winchester Kakariki vs Whakarongo Scorpians, 4pm, HMI: MG 1C
Winchester Pango vs Riverdale Keas, 4.45pm, HMI: MG 1B
Thursday 16th March
Winchester Kōwhai vs CSNS Mighty Ducks, 3.45pm, HMI:HAVAL 2B
Winchester Karaka vs Turitea Avalanche, 4.30pm, HMI: MG 1C
Winchester Whero vs Riverdale Eagles , 5.15pm, HMI: Cartown HAVAL 2A
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/
No games this Thursday 16th March due to the Teacher Strike.
Thursday 23rd March will be the final games for this season.
Photos: Please email any photos of our sports teams to sports@winchester.school.nz
Football (Yrs 3-6)
Football finals were played last night. Great work on a fantastic season everyone and a big thank you to the coaches and managers for your support with these teams. Please return your uniform to the school office or these can be returned during library sessions due to them being issued via the children's library cards.
Netball (Yrs 0/2 & 3/4)
Year 0-2
Mon 20th March: 3.45pm Winchester Stars vs Riverdale Pulse, Court 13b
Draws can be found here: https://www.netballmanawatu.org.nz/CompetitionDraws/year-12-anz-futureferns
Year 3/4
Tue 21st March: 5pm Winchester Pulse vs Hiwinui, Court 15
Wed 22nd March: 4pm Winchester Magic - draw still to come after tonights game
Draws can be found here: https://www.netballmanawatu.org.nz/competitiondraws/year-34-anz-futureferns
Summer Hockey (Yrs 0-6)
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
Wednesday 15th March
Winchester Kakariki vs Whakarongo Scorpians, 4pm, HMI: MG 1C
Winchester Pango vs Riverdale Keas, 4.45pm, HMI: MG 1B
Thursday 16th March
Winchester Kōwhai vs CSNS Mighty Ducks, 3.45pm, HMI:HAVAL 2B
Winchester Karaka vs Turitea Avalanche, 4.30pm, HMI: MG 1C
Winchester Whero vs Riverdale Eagles , 5.15pm, HMI: Cartown HAVAL 2A
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/
No games this Thursday 16th March due to the Teacher Strike.
Thursday 23rd March will be the final games for this season.
Photos: Please email any photos of our sports teams to sports@winchester.school.nz
PTA
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
This is on now! We are selling yummy Hot Cross Buns from Cuba St Bakehouse - $6.50/6pk for Traditional, Chocolate and no fruit. Your child would have brought home a form to collect orders from friends and family etc. Once you have all your orders, tally them up and place a single order on Kindo by 9pm Wednesday 22nd March. Delivery will be Thursday 30th March.
Every pack purchased under your name gives you the chance to win 1 of 3 Cloud9 vouchers!! The more packs purchased, the more chances to win!! These will be awarded in our final assembly for Term 1.
WELCOME BACK WHĀNAU BBQ
Our BBQ is on next Thursday the 23rd March 5.30-7pm by the basketball court/playground.
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 our new date. Many thanks to you all!
WINCHESTER SCHOOL HOODIES
You can now place your hoodie order on Kindo, and these will be delivered to your childs classroom early in Term 2.
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 Sausage Sizzle!! 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 5 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
HOT CROSS BUN FUNDRAISER
This is on now! We are selling yummy Hot Cross Buns from Cuba St Bakehouse - $6.50/6pk for Traditional, Chocolate and no fruit. Your child would have brought home a form to collect orders from friends and family etc. Once you have all your orders, tally them up and place a single order on Kindo by 9pm Wednesday 22nd March. Delivery will be Thursday 30th March.
Every pack purchased under your name gives you the chance to win 1 of 3 Cloud9 vouchers!! The more packs purchased, the more chances to win!! These will be awarded in our final assembly for Term 1.
WELCOME BACK WHĀNAU BBQ
Our BBQ is on next Thursday the 23rd March 5.30-7pm by the basketball court/playground.
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 our new date. Many thanks to you all!
WINCHESTER SCHOOL HOODIES
You can now place your hoodie order on Kindo, and these will be delivered to your childs classroom early in Term 2.
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 Sausage Sizzle!! 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 5 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
We are Nippers Out of School Care based just around the corner at St James Hall. We have been providing out of school care for Winchester families for 10+ years. We are in the fortunate position to have a few spaces available for before and after school care. We also offer a fabulous cost effective holiday programme. We are open for the school strike on 16/03/2023 - Please email us on nippers@inpire.net.nz or call 021 645 806 for further information.
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