South End School��

from The Year That Was 2022

by Wairarapa Times-Age

Trinity Hadlow Pre-School��

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29

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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Kia ora koutou

I continue to stand proud to be the tumuaki at South End School, Te Kura Taitonga. South End School is a vibrant primary school in the heart of Carterton - and the only school in Wairarapa o ering both mainstream and Montessori education. We pride ourselves on catering for all students’ needs. We promote student health and wellbeing and our beautiful and expansive grounds allow us to encourage and foster the importance of being physically active.

We welcome you to come and visit us to see how we can support your child’s learning journey.

2022 has seen the welcome return of the events that had been cancelled in the previous two years. Sporting events, shows, school celebrations and gatherings have nally been able to take place and that has been great. Unfortunately sickness of sta and students took its toll in the rst three terms of the year with us as with all schools. We look forward to some normality in the coming year. At the end of 2021 all students were divided among three outdoor activities: Camp Kaitoke, Waimeha Camp, Ngāwi and a range of activities around Masterton. Highlights in 2022 so far have been our whole school fun try-athlon event early in the year – the water slide created a real splash. In July we had our own fun version of the Commonwealth Games.

Matariki’s importance has grown with each passing year and it is great to have the celebration honoured with a holiday. We celebrated the Maori New Year with whānau, lanterns and soup. Our Tournament of Minds team: Fuschia, Frida, Eloise, Ruby, Theo and Jenna (kneeling).