WINCHESTER SCHOOL
TE KURA O TE HAONUI PĀNUI
Thursday 1st December 2022 - Week 7 - Term 4
TE KURA O TE HAONUI PĀNUI
Thursday 1st December 2022 - Week 7 - Term 4
Kia Ora koutou, welcome to our Pānui for Week 7.
We have had a few issues with staff sickness this week. Thanks everyone for your flexibility. It's the first day of December and as I sit and reflect on this fact, it almost feels that 2022 has been two years rolled into one. I'm sure you will agree, we have experienced a lot this year.
RONGOHIA TE HAU PERCEPTION SURVEY
Thank you to our whānau who have contributed to the Rongohia Te Hau Perception Survey. During November, we collected perception data from teachers, students and whānau about our Culturally Responsive and Relational Pedagogy goals that we have set ourselves. This has been a journey since 2020.
From your feedback, it is evident that relationships between student to teacher and teacher to whānau are crucial to the positive learning outcomes for all. Below we have included two Word Cloud images that show the common words that people (students and whānau) used in their responses - the bigger the word, the more times it was used. As you can see, it is overwhelmingly positive. Congratulations to everyone - he waka eke noa (we're all in this together).
Some of the messages we have heard from our whānau voice has made us think about effective communication - how we communicate the why behind decisions, strategic goals and systems that drive this thinking. This will inform our planning for 2023 and beyond.
We have had a few issues with staff sickness this week. Thanks everyone for your flexibility. It's the first day of December and as I sit and reflect on this fact, it almost feels that 2022 has been two years rolled into one. I'm sure you will agree, we have experienced a lot this year.
RONGOHIA TE HAU PERCEPTION SURVEY
Thank you to our whānau who have contributed to the Rongohia Te Hau Perception Survey. During November, we collected perception data from teachers, students and whānau about our Culturally Responsive and Relational Pedagogy goals that we have set ourselves. This has been a journey since 2020.
From your feedback, it is evident that relationships between student to teacher and teacher to whānau are crucial to the positive learning outcomes for all. Below we have included two Word Cloud images that show the common words that people (students and whānau) used in their responses - the bigger the word, the more times it was used. As you can see, it is overwhelmingly positive. Congratulations to everyone - he waka eke noa (we're all in this together).
Some of the messages we have heard from our whānau voice has made us think about effective communication - how we communicate the why behind decisions, strategic goals and systems that drive this thinking. This will inform our planning for 2023 and beyond.
CLASS PLACEMENTS
Class placements are complex. Thank you for your continued flexibility and understanding. We are trying our best to place all our learners with the best possible combinations.
Class placements and stationary lists for 2023 are scheduled to come out on Tuesday the 13th of December. Please note that this will be seperate to the end of year school reports. If there are any issues with class placements with your child/ren, please contact me on principal@winchester.school.nz.
END OF YEAR SCHOOL REPORTS
Your child's end of year school report is scheduled to go home on Thursday the 8th of December. This will go home separately from information about class placements and stationary lists for 2023. If you require extra copies, please contact your child's classroom teacher.
EOTC EVENTS
The School have a number of EOTC events coming up over the next couple of weeks - Team Trips to the Memorial Park and Bike Trips to the Esplanade.
SENIOR ROAD READY CYCLE SAFETY
A big thanks to Johan and Erin from Sport Manawatū for taking the Kauri team through the Road Ready cycle safety programme. All of the tamariki absolutely loved these sessions and gained skills and confidence.
Class placements are complex. Thank you for your continued flexibility and understanding. We are trying our best to place all our learners with the best possible combinations.
Class placements and stationary lists for 2023 are scheduled to come out on Tuesday the 13th of December. Please note that this will be seperate to the end of year school reports. If there are any issues with class placements with your child/ren, please contact me on principal@winchester.school.nz.
END OF YEAR SCHOOL REPORTS
Your child's end of year school report is scheduled to go home on Thursday the 8th of December. This will go home separately from information about class placements and stationary lists for 2023. If you require extra copies, please contact your child's classroom teacher.
EOTC EVENTS
The School have a number of EOTC events coming up over the next couple of weeks - Team Trips to the Memorial Park and Bike Trips to the Esplanade.
SENIOR ROAD READY CYCLE SAFETY
A big thanks to Johan and Erin from Sport Manawatū for taking the Kauri team through the Road Ready cycle safety programme. All of the tamariki absolutely loved these sessions and gained skills and confidence.
A HEADS UP...
ASSEMBLIES
9 December. 2:15pm start, we will now also have a final assembly on Friday 16th Dec 12 - 12.30pm.
WHEELS DAY / RIGHT CHOICE DAY
7th December
YEAR 6 POROPOROAKI / GRADUATION
15 December 2pm.
ASSEMBLIES
9 December. 2:15pm start, we will now also have a final assembly on Friday 16th Dec 12 - 12.30pm.
WHEELS DAY / RIGHT CHOICE DAY
7th December
YEAR 6 POROPOROAKI / GRADUATION
15 December 2pm.
Naku noa, nā
Nic
Tumuaki
Winchester School Te Kura o Te Haonui
Nic
Tumuaki
Winchester School Te Kura o Te Haonui
KAURI TEAM REMINDERS
Could all Esplanade bike ride permissions be returned by Friday 2nd December.
Year 6 breakfast and school involvement forms also need to be returned ASAP.
Could all Esplanade bike ride permissions be returned by Friday 2nd December.
Year 6 breakfast and school involvement forms also need to be returned ASAP.
RIGHT CHOICE WHEELS DAY CELEBRATION - Wednesday 7th December
On Wednesday 7th December the tamariki are having their final right choice celebration for the year. This will be in the form of a Wheels Day. All children are asked to bring a decorated set of wheels (scooters, bikes, roller blades, skates etc).
Children will participate in a wheels parade around the track. There will be many interesting wheeled vehicles on show. The children will also be watching expert roller skaters show off their techniques.
A letter was emailed out to you yesterday with further details.
On Wednesday 7th December the tamariki are having their final right choice celebration for the year. This will be in the form of a Wheels Day. All children are asked to bring a decorated set of wheels (scooters, bikes, roller blades, skates etc).
Children will participate in a wheels parade around the track. There will be many interesting wheeled vehicles on show. The children will also be watching expert roller skaters show off their techniques.
A letter was emailed out to you yesterday with further details.
SPOTLIGHT
TERM DATES FOR 2023
Term 1: Wed 1 Feb - Thurs 6 April Term 2: Mon 24 April - Fri 30 June Term 3: Mon 17 July - Fri 22 Sept Term 4: Mon 9 Oct - Fri 16 Dec |
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
Summer Sports:
Summer Soccer: Please see our school facebook page or Arena Summer Soccer for the weekly draw.
Touch Rugby: Winchester Huia Game 1: 4pm vs Mauri Orange - Field 13B. Game 2: 4.30pm vs CSNS Blues - Field 13A
Summer Hockey: The draw can be found on our school facebook page or Hockey Manawatu.
If you have any sports photos, share them with us so we can celebrate! Please send your photos to sports@winchester.school.nz
CONGRATULATIONS
Matthew Lyu has won the St John Award Certificate of Excellence for most improved Penguin. Kau mau te wehi Matthew!
Austin Hyatt has been at it again with his amazing golf skills and has won another trophy for a Junior Golf competition. Ka rawe Austin!
Summer Soccer: Please see our school facebook page or Arena Summer Soccer for the weekly draw.
Touch Rugby: Winchester Huia Game 1: 4pm vs Mauri Orange - Field 13B. Game 2: 4.30pm vs CSNS Blues - Field 13A
Summer Hockey: The draw can be found on our school facebook page or Hockey Manawatu.
If you have any sports photos, share them with us so we can celebrate! Please send your photos to sports@winchester.school.nz
CONGRATULATIONS
Matthew Lyu has won the St John Award Certificate of Excellence for most improved Penguin. Kau mau te wehi Matthew!
Austin Hyatt has been at it again with his amazing golf skills and has won another trophy for a Junior Golf competition. Ka rawe Austin!
PTA
CAR BOOT SALE
Wow, what an amazing supportive community we have! The event was a huge success raising $4700 towards our new sports uniforms!
This wouldn't have been possible without the support of many, so a huge thank you goes out to every single person who supported this event either by helping in the lead up, helping with admin, creating the poster, delivering flyers, lending supplies, volunteering, donating, baking, sponsoring, having a site, sharing the event or turning up and supporting us on the day! Thank you!
Hearing such positive feedback from those that attended, and seeing photos on facebook like the many I saw in front of the entrance balloon garlands makes my heart happy! So glad everyone had a good time!
Here are our raffle winners -
RED Raffle
1st Prize - Lee Shaw No. 246
2nd Prize - Alisha Roff No. 39
3rd Prize - Barbara No.210
YELLOW Raffle
1st Prize - Sarah Dawson No. 11
2nd Prize - Aimee Leader No. 79
3rd Prize - Ruby Li No. 17
BLUE Raffle
1st Prize - Barbara No. 110
2nd Prize - Melissa Higson No. 230
3rd Prize - Nicki Crowley No. 205
And a final shout out to the following businesses/individuals who donated for our raffle and sponsored our event ● Hire a Housewife ● 360 Health and Fitness ● At Yoga ● Ethnic Creations ● The Egg Project ● Rebecca Bensemann ● Team Robinson Bayleys Manawatu - Ian & Jess ● Texas Salsas ● Hellebore Design ● Melissa Drake ● Subway ● HokoSushi ● Vining family & Golf Distributors ● Sieda & Israel Hornby from The Party Company ● Eurocar Suzuki & Peugeot ● Lido Aquatic Centre ● Lions ● Summer Hunt of Summer Sparkles Photography ● Brett & PN Roofing Services ● Brigid & Manawatu Health & Safety Ltd ● Tim Myers & Norwood ● Pita & Sophie Tua-Davidson of Think Water Manawatu & Mayfair Pools ● Bede Gilmore Sotheby’s ● Little Savanna ● Kristin Moore - Ready Set Smash ● Katrina O'Riley Arbonne Independent Consultant ● Morley Family ● Kevin & Lucy Aldridge of Palliser Homes Ltd ● Jono & Alisha Roff of Revive Building ● Ruby Li ● Leila & Hamish Griffen of Griffen Construction ● Rebecca Bensemann ● Bec Hambleton ● Four Square Hokowhitu ● O'Riley Whanāu ● Goodman Fielder ● Dominos ● Off the Loop ● and our anonymous donors ●
PTA MEETING
Our next meeting will be held in the school staffroom December 7th 7pm. All welcome!
ICE BLOCK
Ice blocks will be sold at both the front & back gates tomorrow and next Friday, then they will return in Term 1. They are $1 each or you can purchase a concession card for $10 (buy 10 & get 1 free). Cash only, or you can purchase a concession card on Kindo before 9pm tonight, which will be delivered to your childs class on Friday.
A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to Team Robinson Bayleys Manawatu - Jess & Ian Robinson who have kindly sponsored our ice blocks this term, meaning all proceeds go back to our school. We are very lucky to have your support!
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.
LUNCHES
Next Thursday we have Pizza and then we finish the term with HokoSushi & Subway. Keep an eye on the PTA Facebook page for weekly reminders! Or check out Kindo for what lunch is available each week.
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).
$1 from each dozen goes back to our school!
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 Christmas presents!
UMBRELLAS
There are only 7 left! These Winchester School Umbrellas are large and sturdy. Purchase on Kindo for $40 then collect from the office, showing your order confirmation.
Wow, what an amazing supportive community we have! The event was a huge success raising $4700 towards our new sports uniforms!
This wouldn't have been possible without the support of many, so a huge thank you goes out to every single person who supported this event either by helping in the lead up, helping with admin, creating the poster, delivering flyers, lending supplies, volunteering, donating, baking, sponsoring, having a site, sharing the event or turning up and supporting us on the day! Thank you!
Hearing such positive feedback from those that attended, and seeing photos on facebook like the many I saw in front of the entrance balloon garlands makes my heart happy! So glad everyone had a good time!
Here are our raffle winners -
RED Raffle
1st Prize - Lee Shaw No. 246
2nd Prize - Alisha Roff No. 39
3rd Prize - Barbara No.210
YELLOW Raffle
1st Prize - Sarah Dawson No. 11
2nd Prize - Aimee Leader No. 79
3rd Prize - Ruby Li No. 17
BLUE Raffle
1st Prize - Barbara No. 110
2nd Prize - Melissa Higson No. 230
3rd Prize - Nicki Crowley No. 205
And a final shout out to the following businesses/individuals who donated for our raffle and sponsored our event ● Hire a Housewife ● 360 Health and Fitness ● At Yoga ● Ethnic Creations ● The Egg Project ● Rebecca Bensemann ● Team Robinson Bayleys Manawatu - Ian & Jess ● Texas Salsas ● Hellebore Design ● Melissa Drake ● Subway ● HokoSushi ● Vining family & Golf Distributors ● Sieda & Israel Hornby from The Party Company ● Eurocar Suzuki & Peugeot ● Lido Aquatic Centre ● Lions ● Summer Hunt of Summer Sparkles Photography ● Brett & PN Roofing Services ● Brigid & Manawatu Health & Safety Ltd ● Tim Myers & Norwood ● Pita & Sophie Tua-Davidson of Think Water Manawatu & Mayfair Pools ● Bede Gilmore Sotheby’s ● Little Savanna ● Kristin Moore - Ready Set Smash ● Katrina O'Riley Arbonne Independent Consultant ● Morley Family ● Kevin & Lucy Aldridge of Palliser Homes Ltd ● Jono & Alisha Roff of Revive Building ● Ruby Li ● Leila & Hamish Griffen of Griffen Construction ● Rebecca Bensemann ● Bec Hambleton ● Four Square Hokowhitu ● O'Riley Whanāu ● Goodman Fielder ● Dominos ● Off the Loop ● and our anonymous donors ●
PTA MEETING
Our next meeting will be held in the school staffroom December 7th 7pm. All welcome!
ICE BLOCK
Ice blocks will be sold at both the front & back gates tomorrow and next Friday, then they will return in Term 1. They are $1 each or you can purchase a concession card for $10 (buy 10 & get 1 free). Cash only, or you can purchase a concession card on Kindo before 9pm tonight, which will be delivered to your childs class on Friday.
A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to Team Robinson Bayleys Manawatu - Jess & Ian Robinson who have kindly sponsored our ice blocks this term, meaning all proceeds go back to our school. We are very lucky to have your support!
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.
LUNCHES
Next Thursday we have Pizza and then we finish the term with HokoSushi & Subway. Keep an eye on the PTA Facebook page for weekly reminders! Or check out Kindo for what lunch is available each week.
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).
$1 from each dozen goes back to our school!
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 Christmas presents!
UMBRELLAS
There are only 7 left! These Winchester School Umbrellas are large and sturdy. Purchase on Kindo for $40 then collect from the office, showing your order confirmation.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
BRAIN PLAY
Brain Play teaches online after-school science & technology classes to Kiwi kids aged 5 - 13, from right across the country! Online topics this term include 3D printing, coding, animation, STEM experiments, LEGO & more. Free trials available for new students. Get Term 1 2023 sorted! Check out our timetable on our website and use the form to get in touch - https://www.brainplay.co.nz/.
Brain Play teaches online after-school science & technology classes to Kiwi kids aged 5 - 13, from right across the country! Online topics this term include 3D printing, coding, animation, STEM experiments, LEGO & more. Free trials available for new students. Get Term 1 2023 sorted! Check out our timetable on our website and use the form to get in touch - https://www.brainplay.co.nz/.
KELLY SPORTS HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
The Kelly Sports Manawatu holiday programme is back, held at College Street Normal School. The programme is designed for ages 5-13 and is action-packed fill games, sports and activities.
We want to see as many children as we can getting active and give every child a sporting chance.
Here is a link to our website: https://kellysports.co.nz/kelly_events/view/15006
The Kelly Sports Manawatu holiday programme is back, held at College Street Normal School. The programme is designed for ages 5-13 and is action-packed fill games, sports and activities.
We want to see as many children as we can getting active and give every child a sporting chance.
Here is a link to our website: https://kellysports.co.nz/kelly_events/view/15006