WINCHESTER SCHOOL PĀNUI
Term 1 - Week 3 - Thursday 18th February 2021
Term 1 - Week 3 - Thursday 18th February 2021
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SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
We are holding a School Assembly this Friday at 2.30pm. Parents and carers are welcome to join us. New students will be presented with their Book for Beginners. Nau mai haere mai. For new families, normally we have assembly each fortnight, new students are introduced and are presented with their Book for Beginners, which they have chosen with me earlier in the week. We sing the national anthem, waiata, celebrate some work from a class and present Principal’s Awards which are nominated by their class teacher. We meet in the hall, and we normally have 50-60 parents and carers join us, which we love! So, if you do get the chance, come along. YEAR 5 AND 6 CAMP We are happy for parents to contact Nicky in the office to discuss payment plans. We want every child to attend, so please let us know if there is a problem. If you have questions, please see your child’s teacher first. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Each school is required to develop a 3 year improvement plan (sometimes referred to as a Strategic Plan or Charter). Our School Improvement Plan is available through our website, here. The main goals we have this year involve developing culturally responsive and relational practices. This means, operating each classroom in a way that embraces relationships as the cornerstone for learning. We also aim to bring the Māori culture into all our classrooms and around school. Mathematics is another key focus area for the staff as we review our approach and make sure we are getting the outcomes we desire. We are very pleased with our achievement in this area already. POLICY REVIEW - HOME LEARNING This term, we are seeking feedback on our Home Learning Policy. Our current policy states that the school will not supply formal home learning tasks. Due to children having after school interests we think it better to not have formal homework added on top, apart from a reading book to practise. It is highly debatable whether homework at primary school makes any difference to achievement. The login details for our School Docs site are: Community username: winchester Community password: ruahine To provide feedback on the Home Learning Policy:
BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ MEETINGS DATES All meetings start at 7pm and are held at school. The dates for meetings this year are: Term 1: 15 February, 12 March Term 2: 10 May, 14 June, 5 July Term 3: 9 August, 13 September Term 4: 1 November, 6 December |
STUDENT ABSENCES
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COVID19 UPDATE
We have moved back to Alert Level 1. Please continue to scan the QR code displayed in all classrooms and around the school.
Thank you for your cooperation during Alert Level 2. We noticed a slight increase in the number of children staying home due to being unwell. Thank you for respecting the 2m distancing and for signing in when you entered classrooms.
We have been organising ourselves (just in case) by getting Distance Learning resources ready and gathering information about who might need a device and who might need to attend school. We've sent home Seesaw codes in case we move to Distance Learning at some point. It does not mean that we are anticipating anything and online work would only go live if needed.
We have moved back to Alert Level 1. Please continue to scan the QR code displayed in all classrooms and around the school.
Thank you for your cooperation during Alert Level 2. We noticed a slight increase in the number of children staying home due to being unwell. Thank you for respecting the 2m distancing and for signing in when you entered classrooms.
We have been organising ourselves (just in case) by getting Distance Learning resources ready and gathering information about who might need a device and who might need to attend school. We've sent home Seesaw codes in case we move to Distance Learning at some point. It does not mean that we are anticipating anything and online work would only go live if needed.
Nāku noa, nā
Bede Gilmore
Tumuaki
Bede Gilmore
Tumuaki
PĀNUI FROM NIC
Tēnā koutou,
It's been a busy couple of days adjusting in between Alert Levels. Thanks to everyone for your cooperation and especially our staff for all mucking in to help get things organised. What a great team?! Speaking of team, I am very lucky to be able to introduce some of our new staff and new Kaitiaki (student leaders) at Winchester School.
Firstly let me introduce our Term 1 Road Patrol team. I have been really impressed how your confidence is growing each day with clear loud voices. Thanks team, you are doing an outstanding job.
It's been a busy couple of days adjusting in between Alert Levels. Thanks to everyone for your cooperation and especially our staff for all mucking in to help get things organised. What a great team?! Speaking of team, I am very lucky to be able to introduce some of our new staff and new Kaitiaki (student leaders) at Winchester School.
Firstly let me introduce our Term 1 Road Patrol team. I have been really impressed how your confidence is growing each day with clear loud voices. Thanks team, you are doing an outstanding job.
Hi Everyone,
My name is Rebecca Meade and I have the great privilege of being the Winchester School Resource Manager and Librarian. This means I have the awesome job of connecting the staff and children of Winchester School with amazing books and other resources. I started work here during Term Four last year and I am slowly getting to know children's names and which books they like to read. I would love to meet more children and parents, so if you are passing the library, pop in and say ”Hi!”
I am usually at school by about 8:45am and I finish at 1:15pm. During this time I am usually in the Library or the office area, where I also work at lunchtime. I look forward to getting to know more of the Winchester School community and starting some new library programmes for you to enjoy.
We are so grateful to have such amazing people join our school this year.
Nāku te rourou nāu te rourou ka ora ai te iwi - With your basket and my basket, we will sustain everyone.
Have a great weekend everyone and yay for Level 1!
Nāku te rourou nāu te rourou ka ora ai te iwi - With your basket and my basket, we will sustain everyone.
Have a great weekend everyone and yay for Level 1!
Nāku noa, nā
Nic Mason
Kaitiriwā Tumuaki
Nic Mason
Kaitiriwā Tumuaki
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Kia ora koutou, my name is Laureen King and I am the Staff Representative on the Board of Trustees.
This is a role I have held for over 10 years.
A little bit about who I am; My husband, Andrew, is a cabinet maker for a local firm and we have one daughter, Elleanor, who is Year 9 at St Peter’s College. We live out of town and enjoy having the space for a veggie garden, orchard and a handful of pets. The bulk of our free time is now spent on the side of a canoe polo court as this sport has become a passion for Elleanor.
Winchester School is a very special place to me for many reasons; I have taught here since 2004, I love the school environment, the diverse mix of learners and I believe wholeheartedly in our school vision, Elleanor was a pupil here and believe it or not, so was I!
Although my role here at Winchester is a long one I can proudly say I have taught every age level and have taken on a range of specific responsibilities over the years. I really enjoy being part of the BOT because it gives me an insight into the governance of the school and I value being able to contribute to the ‘big picture’ that enables Winchester to be an amazing place to learn and work.
This is a role I have held for over 10 years.
A little bit about who I am; My husband, Andrew, is a cabinet maker for a local firm and we have one daughter, Elleanor, who is Year 9 at St Peter’s College. We live out of town and enjoy having the space for a veggie garden, orchard and a handful of pets. The bulk of our free time is now spent on the side of a canoe polo court as this sport has become a passion for Elleanor.
Winchester School is a very special place to me for many reasons; I have taught here since 2004, I love the school environment, the diverse mix of learners and I believe wholeheartedly in our school vision, Elleanor was a pupil here and believe it or not, so was I!
Although my role here at Winchester is a long one I can proudly say I have taught every age level and have taken on a range of specific responsibilities over the years. I really enjoy being part of the BOT because it gives me an insight into the governance of the school and I value being able to contribute to the ‘big picture’ that enables Winchester to be an amazing place to learn and work.
BOOK ROOM HELP NEEDED:
It would be greatly appreciated if any parents are able to help file our little readers away in the book resource room. You can come before, during or after school, or any time that suits you. If you've done it before the procedure is exactly the same as last year. If you are a new parent please talk to Viv Storrier in Room 6 or Maree Woods in her office. Teachers are always grateful to you for helping us out with this task.
It would be greatly appreciated if any parents are able to help file our little readers away in the book resource room. You can come before, during or after school, or any time that suits you. If you've done it before the procedure is exactly the same as last year. If you are a new parent please talk to Viv Storrier in Room 6 or Maree Woods in her office. Teachers are always grateful to you for helping us out with this task.
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ECO-NECTED CENTRE - WEEKEND FEEDERS:
If your family is interested in feeding our chooks and 2 guinea pigs in the weekend, please email secretary@winchester.school.nz or see Nicky in the office to go on the roster. |
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LUCKY BOOK CLUB
Orders for Lucky Book Club close Friday 26th February. More forms are available at the office if your child's has been misplaced.
Orders for Lucky Book Club close Friday 26th February. More forms are available at the office if your child's has been misplaced.
SPORTS
Last Chance to Register for Year 3/4 Netball
The competition starts at the beginning of March and this is your last chance to register your child to play. It is likely we will be able to have one team play in the Tuesday competition and another on Wednesday.
Please complete the form to submit your registration.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KLr7t2hVGSKVlJvMhTLaK6pyxqdD5C0sbRrxGkMelTA/edit
Any questions please see Mrs Storrier in Room 6, v.storrier@winchester.school.nz
The competition starts at the beginning of March and this is your last chance to register your child to play. It is likely we will be able to have one team play in the Tuesday competition and another on Wednesday.
Please complete the form to submit your registration.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KLr7t2hVGSKVlJvMhTLaK6pyxqdD5C0sbRrxGkMelTA/edit
Any questions please see Mrs Storrier in Room 6, v.storrier@winchester.school.nz
PTA
YUMMY STICKERS
Collect the Yummy cut-out labels from bags (each cut-out label is worth 10 stickers) and individual Yummy apple stickers for your school’s share of the $200,000 free DG Sport sports gear prize pool. Yummy apples are available from New World, PAK’nSAVE and participating Four Square stores. The more you collect, the more sports gear you get so get going and start collecting your Yummy cut-out labels and stickers now!
https://www.yummyfruit.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Sticker_Collection_Sheet.pdf
Collect the Yummy cut-out labels from bags (each cut-out label is worth 10 stickers) and individual Yummy apple stickers for your school’s share of the $200,000 free DG Sport sports gear prize pool. Yummy apples are available from New World, PAK’nSAVE and participating Four Square stores. The more you collect, the more sports gear you get so get going and start collecting your Yummy cut-out labels and stickers now!
https://www.yummyfruit.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Sticker_Collection_Sheet.pdf
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COMMUNITY NOTICES
“Fun in the Sun with the Marist Hotshots Tennis Programme – Beginner skills development programme for 4-12 year olds, 50 minutes sessions run on Saturday mornings and is our most popular tennis programme with our amazing hot shot coaches. All levels catered for and all equipment provided. For more info and Term 1 2021 enrolment contact Big John on 0274808808 or johnsalisbury@xtra.co.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
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS - Please click to enlarge.
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