Nov 9th 2016

Waihi East Primary School Newsletter Term 4 Week 5 2016 9 November 2016

UPCOMING DATES Nov 10 Nov 11 Nov 12 Nov 13 Nov 18 Nov 21 Nov 22 Nov 24 Nov 30 Dec 2 Dec 6 Dec 7 Dec 8 Dec 12 Dec 13 Dec 13 Dec 15 Dec 16 2017 13-17 Feb 22 Feb 27 Feb 28 Feb

Celebration Assembly. Rms 2, 5 & 9.

Waihi Schools Athletics.

Waihi Beach School Fun Run Round the Bridges-Hamilton.

Kapahaka shared lunch.

BOT Meeting. 5.30pm.

North Cluster Athletics. Bethlehem.

Celebration Assembly.

WBOP Athletics. Tauranga Domain.

Wearable Arts Show.

Cool Bananas Show at School.

Music Concert.

BOT Meeting. 5.30pm.

Year 6 Trip.

New entrant hearing & vision testing.

Twilight Market.

Prize giving. 1pm.

Last day of 2016.

Year 5 & 6 camp Year 0-2 picnic At Bullswool Farm.

Year 3 & 4 Surf & Turf. Waimarino.

Year 3 & 4 Surf & Turf. Hamilton Zoo.

Welcome To Our New Students and Families!

NAU MAI, HAERE MAI WELCOME

We would like to warmly welcome our newest students and their whÄ nau.

Reuben - Room 6

WEEKLY NOTICES AND REMINDERS SIGN IN BOOK For safety reasons we need to know who is on site at all times. If you are spending time in your child’s classroom (any time after 9.05am) we need you to sign in and out at the office and collect a visitor's badge. This is in case of emergency i.e. fire, earthquake etc.

CELEBRATION ASSEMBLY Assembly is being held this Thursday 10th November at 2pm in the hall. Rooms 2, 5 and 9 will be sharing.

KAPAHAKA SHARED LUNCH To celebrate our awesome year of Kapahaka and the work of our talented tutor, Whaea Whetu, our Team East Whanau group would like to have a shared lunch on Friday 18th November. All parents welcome.

Before School Please be aware that students arriving before 8.15am ARE NOT guaranteed to be supervised. Between 7.30 and 8.30am, staff that are onsite are generally here preparing for the day of teaching ahead. This is valuable time for them to think and plan.

Where possible we encourage parents not to send students to school before 8.30.

Classes will not be opened until 8.15am. If students arrive earlier, they are welcome to play outside, but we cannot guarantee they will be supervised.

STUDENTS SHOULD NOT BE ARRIVING BEOFRE 8am WITHOUT COMMUNICATING WITH THE SCHOOL FIRST

ATHLETICS Thanks to all of our awesome parent volunteers RUN JUMP THROW ATHLETICS who helped to run our athletics events last We welcome Louise back from Athletics NZ to week. Certificates will be given out at our celetake our senior students through their skills and bration assembly on Thursday. More results will drills. be in next weeks newsletter.

The Waihi cluster athletics is on this Friday 11th SWIMMING POOL VOLUNTEERS November 10.30am-2.30pm at Waihi College Before a decision can be made on whether the pool will be open for the summer holidays we for the following year 5 & 6 students. need to know if there are any families who would Callum M, Dominic V, Samson P, Tyler T, Jobe willing to help with opening and locking up of seph F, Kodie H, Tiare P, Alize H, Nareesha C, the pool area over the holidays. Please let us Alyssa A, Ashelin F, Anika T, Deanna D, Alyssa know if you can help!

M, Jackson W, Divyash S, Monika V, Riley F-P, Lillie T, DUFFY $5 PARENT OFFER Brochures went home last week for the Duffy $5 Madison H and Avlon P-D. The North Cluster Athletics parent order. event is on Tuesday 22 NovemAll books are $5 each and make great Christber at Bethlehem College. mas stocking fillers!

All orders and payment to the office before Tuesday 15th November.

Spare order forms available at the office.

WAIHI CHRISTMAS PARADE Mrs Hughes and a group of Kotuku students are working hard on our Christmas float at electives.

The parade is on Saturday 10th of December. and starts at 1pm and Waihi East School will be in it! Our theme is 'NZ Summer Christmas'. If children want to be on the float they can come and talk to Mrs Hughes, we will be keen to have them! Parents who want to help set up before the parade starts would also be appreciated. Carters Contractors are supplying us with a truck so a huge thank you to them.

AGRICULTURE GROUP DAY

Group day was held last Friday 4th November at Waihi A & P Showgrounds. Congratulations to all participants. Many ribbons were won on the day.

Results RD1 Harvey farms Cup-Champion Dairy calf; Evah C. LIC Trophy-Champion Crossbreed calf; Reserve Rory D. Owhara Trophy– Champion of Champion calf; Ciara H. Gibb Cup-School Teams—Calves; EAST. Evah C, Alex E-J and Victoria E-J. This is only the 2nd time Waihi East has ever won this teams cup. Well done team!

DIGITAL LEARNING WORKSHOP Using ICT to promote children’s learning in a fun, interactive workshop.

You will get practical tips and information about how you can support your child’s learning using online games and activities. It's FREE and FUN. See you at school on Thursday 17th November at 2pm to 3pm.

Please text Nik Laing 0274338821 to confirm a spot.

RECYCLING MATERIALS NEEDED

Our Term 4 focus is 'Toi Pueru' which means wearable arts made from recycled materials.

So we are still on the scrounge for any/all clean recyclables from your homes and businesses this term.

Our learning inquiries will be based around how we can 'reduce, reuse and recycle'.

We will be having a wearable arts show on 2nd December.

AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS TOUCH RUGBY Wednesdays 3.30 - 5 30 at Waihi Rugby Club. Year 1-6.

There is now a sausage sizzle running at touch. $2 for sausages and $1 for a juicy.

COMMUNITY NOTICES FREE EAR CLINIC SERVICE FOR CHILDREN Visit the Ear Nurse for advice on; Glue ear assessment and management, wax/foreign body removal, grommet check and treatment of discharging ears. All children must be accompanied by a parent of caregiver. The Ear caravan will be at Waihi Central School, Moresby Avenue tomorrow, Thursday 11th November 9.30am-1.30pm. (closed for lunch 12 noon –12.45pm).

WAIHI BEACH SCHOOL FUN RUN Over the Top Fun Run – Something for Everyone!

Saturday 12th November, 2016 @ 10am This community fun run/walk is a school fundraiser with proceeds going towards finishing the school fitness trail. There are 3 different run/walk options (3km, 6km & 10km) so there is “something for everyone” making use of our unique and gorgeous beach/bush surroundings.

Further information and registration forms can be found on the Waihi Beach School website or on Facebook under “Over the Top Fun Run” https://www.facebook.com/ events/1717623278503317/ or call Kris on 021 181 8897. Registration forms can also be collected from the Waihi Beach School Office or Sport ‘n’ Action Office at the Waihi Events Centre .

ffi';;;;T::;';:# ContactKellyonO275369038, Please emailor callfor moreinformation or a registration form waihibeachkidscl ub@gmail.com

THANKS TO OUR GREAT SUPPORTERS

Principal: Zac Taylor Ph:07 863 8693 Mob: 021 0258 4817 Email: principal@east.school.nz www.waihieast.school.nz Our mailing address is:

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