WINCHESTER SCHOOL PĀNUI
Term 1 - Week 2 - Thursday 11th February 2021
Term 1 - Week 2 - Thursday 11th February 2021
Kia ora e te whānau. |
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UPCOMING EVENTS Please check the calendar as there are a lot of events coming up in the next few weeks. COMMUNITY PICNIC All families of our school are invited to attend a welcome back picnic which will include a BBQ run by helpers from the PTA. You can offer to help by filling in this form. The picnic is held on the main field/playground area and the school pool will be open. Children must be supervised by their parents if they are swimming. A bouncy castle might go up if the weather permits too, thanks to the PTA. The picnic starts from 5.30pm on Wednesday 17 February. Bring some cash. > Burgers $3 > Sausage $ 1 > Ice block $1 Halal food will be available for purchase too. A coffee cart will be on site too. LOST PROPERTY There is already a growing collection of swimming gear and clothing left at the pool. If you are a pool user, please collect your items as you leave, thank you. OFFICE HOURS Nicky begins each day at 8.30am and is in the office until 3.30pm each day. KA PAI TOMAS Tomas in Room 7 held a plant sale on the weekend and has done a great job of propagating and growing vegetables and succulents. I enjoyed my visit to the plant shop on Saturday. Thank you Tomas and whānau. 
NEW STAFFROOM KITCHEN
Over the holidays we were lucky enough to have a new kitchen installed in the staffroom. The staff are very grateful to the Board who supported this project as it has helped ease congestion at morning tea time in particular. We can now move around a central “island” to get that much needed tea or coffee each break time. Nāku noa, nā Bede Gilmore Tumuaki |
STUDENT ABSENCES
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PĀNUI FROM NIC
Kia Ora koutou, it has been so nice to see everybody back after the summer break. There is a mixture of excitement and nerves as we are settling back into routine, getting used to new spaces and faces, routines and expectations. Please let us know if we are able to assist in any way with this transition.
Our new Road Patrol team are doing a fantastic job ensuring we are able to cross the road safely. For our new whānau, the system of road patrol goes like this:
Caller 1 stands on the school side and calls: "Signs out... Check"
Caller 2 stands on the opposite side of the school and calls: "Clear"
Caller 1 then calls: "Cross now". This is when it is safe for you and your whānau to start crossing the road.
I also notice that there have been a few close calls as the traffic begins to move after being stopped, heading towards the Ruahine Street bend. There is a mixture of cars carrying on straight (and wanting to speed up to 50kms) and cars wanting to turn into the church carpark across the road. Please be wary of this, give people behind you plenty of warning as you are leading up to the turn.
Thanks for your cooperation with this.
Our new Road Patrol team are doing a fantastic job ensuring we are able to cross the road safely. For our new whānau, the system of road patrol goes like this:
Caller 1 stands on the school side and calls: "Signs out... Check"
Caller 2 stands on the opposite side of the school and calls: "Clear"
Caller 1 then calls: "Cross now". This is when it is safe for you and your whānau to start crossing the road.
I also notice that there have been a few close calls as the traffic begins to move after being stopped, heading towards the Ruahine Street bend. There is a mixture of cars carrying on straight (and wanting to speed up to 50kms) and cars wanting to turn into the church carpark across the road. Please be wary of this, give people behind you plenty of warning as you are leading up to the turn.
Thanks for your cooperation with this.
Nāku noa, nā
Nic Mason
Kaitiriwā Tumuaki
Nic Mason
Kaitiriwā Tumuaki
SPORTS
Year 3/4 Netball Term 1
Year 3 and 4 netball starts at the beginning of March and is being played for 7 weeks this term. There will be no netball for this age group in Term 2 but there will be for all other levels. If you wish for your child to play, please see the information and complete the registration form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KLr7t2hVGSKVlJvMhTLaK6pyxqdD5C0sbRrxGkMelTA/edit?usp=drive_web
Any questions please contact Viv in Room 6, v.storrier@winchester.school.nz
Year 3 and 4 netball starts at the beginning of March and is being played for 7 weeks this term. There will be no netball for this age group in Term 2 but there will be for all other levels. If you wish for your child to play, please see the information and complete the registration form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KLr7t2hVGSKVlJvMhTLaK6pyxqdD5C0sbRrxGkMelTA/edit?usp=drive_web
Any questions please contact Viv in Room 6, v.storrier@winchester.school.nz
We are pleased to advise that a Winchester School Group has been set up for the 2021 Weetbix TRYathlon. (March 23). By registering via this link it will enable families from Winchester School to join our School Group with ease!
https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/GroupAcceptance.aspx?E=40602&G=119803
https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/GroupAcceptance.aspx?E=40602&G=119803
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SKATEBOARDING!
We are lucky to have Steve OnBoard Skate who has offered a cool new opportunity for our students who would like to learn to skateboard after school. This will be run after school on a Monday from Week 3, for Term 1. This will be $12 a session for 6 weeks. It is designed for children of all ages and skill levels. Steve has been running skateboard programmes in schools and community venues and public spaces for over 8 years. Register and pay online at: www.onboardskate.org.nz |
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HOCKEY
Hockey Players - Get in quick! We only have this week to sort teams. Year 0-2 Monday nights Year 3-4 Tuesday nights Year 5-6 Wednesday nights All grades begin next week! Use the link below to sign up. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hERl6fUH6-9Z-ROTbDpAOttV_cqLQd-XXs--ddvWmiM/edit 
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PTA
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MUSIC LESSONS
Vacancies are available for music keyboard lessons during class time by an experienced teacher. If interested please enrol on the website:
www. melodies.co.nz or phone Terrie 021 136 1854
www. melodies.co.nz or phone Terrie 021 136 1854
COMMUNITY NOTICES
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS - Please click to enlarge.
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