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Carterton School
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Matt Jackett
New astro turf.
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Outdoor education.
Carterton School is growing and changing! We started the school year with enthusiasm by heading to Wellington for the Round the Bays 6.5km Fun Run. The energetic group was made up of 34 tamariki, teachers and whānau. I was very proud of our tamariki for taking on this challenge and was amazed by what they achieved. Another memorable moment from Term One, was our annual Carterton School Gala. Our PTA, whānau, staff and tamariki, along with other community organisations, came together to make this event the success that it was.
270 STUDENTS
30 STAFF
This year, we have, once again, been affected by covid-19. Our staff and school whānau have worked closely together to create our own response plan - when home learning begins, the children’s learning continues. I have learnt further from 2020, that we have a dedicated staff who go well beyond their job descriptions to ensure our tamariki have a chance to excel, whether it be at school or during a lockdown. We delivered home learning packs, computers and internet connections to ensure families had the support they required. Ka pai kaiako and support staff! Our 270 tamariki continue to respect our school’s values. Everyday, I see tamariki setting high expectations for their learning, building friendships and keeping our beautiful school looking like an exceptional learning space. We have waited patiently for our astro turf to be completed. I’m proud to say that it has been finished and our tamariki are loving the new play space.
Finally, I would like to acknowledge our BOT, tamariki, teachers, support staff, PTA and whānau. It is a privilege to be leading a school that encompases such a supportive and dedicated group of people. After many years of service to Carterton School, we are saying farewell to some fantastic teachers. Thank you Lesley Schofield, Lesley Standish, and Andrea Harvey for your commitment and contribution to our tamariki and community. You have given so much to our kura and will be missed by all.
During Term Four, Carterton School has more school camps planned, a trip to the mighty Mount Holdsworth, a visit from Kieran McAnulty and celebrations for our Year Eight leavers.
Team Kawakawa Team Kawakawa is made up of three classes with students in New Entrants to Year Two. We have a love for play-based learning which is integrated into our daily practice. Our children are highly motivated and love giving things a go.
Next year, we will develop our already motivating school environment by upgrading our main entrance into the school grounds, modernising our learning spaces, putting new swings in the playground and welcoming new teachers!
Highlights for our team this year have included taking part in the Footsteps Dance programme, a visit from Star Lab where they were able to go inside a globe and learning about the planets. We have also had bikes in schools, Jump Jam, swimming, weekly
Ākonga Māori Ākonga Māori is a Māori enrichment learning environment and programme – open to all learners of any cultural descent. There are two whānau classes that cater for year 0-8. The focus of Te Reo Māori, Tikanga Māori and Te Ao Māori – all experiences and opportunities are integrated and central to this culturally responsive environment. Ākonga Māori is a special learning place where Māori language, culture, heritage and identity are celebrated and essential components to our heritage and unique to Aotearoa. Team Kōwhai Team Kōwhai 2021 consists of 3 classes from year 3 to 5 here at School. The year has been extremely busy with many in school and outof-school activities across the four terms. Our highlights this year have been the Wings Over Wairarapa Air Show, where we spent the day looking at all the exhibits and some air displays. The Footsteps Dance Company who came in
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