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WADESTOWN SCHOOL

Community Newsletter

Principal: Sally Barrett Website: www.wadestown.school.nz Thursday 29 June, 2017

Dear Parents

A Special Thank You from Us All to Our Wonderful PTA Volunteers I would to begin this last school Community Newsletter for the term by acknowledging the tremendous contribution of our two outgoing PTA co-chairs, Katy Pearce and Kirsty Bennett. Both Katy and Kirsty have worked tirelessly for Wadestown School over the last four years. They have been involved in a variety of innovative fundraising activities, welcoming new families to Wadestown School and led many other PTA initiatives. Under their skilled leadership the PTA has flourished and grown. Katy and Kirsty will be remembered for their positive attitude, superb organisational skills and ensuring that every PTA initiative they have undertaken has always benefitted the students of Wadestown School. What an amazing contribution you have both made.

David Dick, our long-serving PTA treasurer is also standing down after a superb contribution, not only as our treasurer but being involved in many other PTA activities including several years of assisting with the mid-year social fundraisers. This year was no exception and David played a significant role in the success of the Kiwiana Party. David has also taken a leading role in emergency management at Wadestown School and assisted us by purchasing and preparing a kit for each area of the school with tools and equipment that would be required in an emergency. Thank you David for your commitment and support.

Anna Sims has been a very dedicated supporter of the PTA and has undertaken many varied roles over the years she has been so actively involved. Anna has now stepped down as Class Co-ordinator Leader and we thank her on behalf of us all for ensuring that our class coordinators are assisted and supported in their roles. Anna has organised a large number of social events for parents to enjoy and get to know each other over the years and her contribution will be remembered with appreciation from us all.

News from the Rimu Team (Years 5-6)

This week sees the completion of our Arts rotation which has been running throughout Term 2. The students have enjoyed moving between teaching spaces, teachers and arts domains. The emphasis has been on techniques and processes rather than performance.

The visual artist Ms Wilkinson focused on was Sandra Silberzweig. The students worked through the process of creating their own artwork in her style. In music Miss Pullin taught the students how to create a piece of music and play it together as part of a group of musicians. Miss Julian’s dance sessions were based around the style and technique of hip hop which lends itself easily to both boys and girls of this age group. Ms Honore explored drama techniques and how to depict a character. The students aimed to used emotion, action and voice to portray different characters.  “I liked the dance moves we learned because they looked really good” – James  “I learned lots of new dance moves” – Ellie  “I loved learning new techniques in art” – Lauren  “It was fun and I learned a lot more about the arts” – Maddi

Mid-year Written Reports and Parent Teacher Conferences:Monday 3-Thursday 6 July Mid-year Written Reports have been distributed today to all students to take home to share with parents. Next week 15 minute parent teacher conferences will be held throughout the school and we have already had an excellent response from parents who wish to take up this opportunity. Thank you in advance to the wonderful parents who will be providing afternoon tea for all staff at the Rose St and Weld St sites during our parent teacher conferences next week. This kind gesture is much appreciated by all the staff.

Inter-zone Cross Country Results The Inter-zone Cross Country was held on Tuesday 20 June and Wadestown School did really well. Out of the 30 Wadestown students that competed, 12 qualified for the Regionals which is our highest number of runners ever! Big congratulations to everyone who got through to the Regionals and also to everyone who competed in the Inter-zones and ran so well. The Regional Cross Country is being held on the 4th July at the Solway Showgrounds in Masterton. Best of luck to all of the Wadestown School runners! We hope you all do really well. We are very proud of you. By Cara Penetito and Charlotte Talbot The following students have qualified for the Regional Cross Country to be held in Masterton on 4 July: Year 4 Girls – Jess Haldane 1st, Sophia Paviour-Smith 7th Year 5 Girls – Abby Morton 5th Year 6 Girls – Kate Chandler 2nd, Gabrielle Healy 10th Year 7 Girls – Amy McHardy 5th Year 8 Girls – Charlotte Talbot 6th, Ariella Angus 9th Year 8 Boys – Oliver Taylor 10th Year 6 AWD – Nate Hough 6th

Report from the Western Zone Hockey Tournament The non-competitive Western Zone Hockey tournament was held on Wednesday the 29th June at The National Hockey Stadium in Newtown. Everyone who participated in a team did really well and we hope that they had heaps of fun. A big thankyou to the parents and teachers that came and helped us – we wouldn’t have been able to do it without you all. Special thanks to all the students that helped out and refereed the hockey games. Overall the hockey tournament went really well and we had a great day! By Cara Penetito and Charlotte Talbot

Congratulations On Sunday 25 June Madison Lilley won the opportunity to meet the team captains and high five each of the players as they were called onto centre court at the start of the ANZ Premiership match, through the ANZ Future Captains competition.

Katrina Grant of the Central Pulse, ANZ Future Captains Kelly Ngan and Madison Lilley and Anna Harrison of the Northern Mystics.

PTA Update

Last night the Parent Teacher Association met and confirmed new officers. We welcomed on board Genevieve Hancock as the new chair to replace retiring co-chairs Kirsty Bennett and Katy Pearce. We also welcomed the new Treasurer, Duncan McLaren, who replaces Dave Dick. Nicky Ward was confirmed as the Class Co- ordinator Leader.

A big thank you to those stepping up, and the officers who have devoted so much time and effort in recent years to the PTA. We still have the position of fundraising co-ordinator vacant and welcome volunteers.

Dave Dick noted in his final report as Treasurer last night how much the PTA has raised in the last four years for the Wadestown School Board of Trustees. He reported that over $172,000 had been raised and donated to the Board during that time. More than $100,000 of that had come from the two House & Garden Walk events held in that period, but other fundraising work had also contributed to the total fundraising effort.

Save the Dates Please save the dates for the following three events: * 16 August: Next PTA meeting, Rose St Staffroom, 7.30pm – all welcome * 2 September: Inspire Photography for family and child photos * 16 September: School Working Bee

On behalf of the staff I would like to thank everyone for their support and assistance during an action-packed term. We have enjoyed some wonderful class trips throughout the school and valued your assistance with many special programmes. This includes volunteering in our school library, assisting with our Preceptual Motor Programme in Year 1-2, supporting our fabulous Book Week and attending the Kiwiana Party fundraiser earlier in the term. This was such a successful night and everyone who attended not only had a great time but raised significant funds to extend our bike and scooter racks at school. These activities would never be possible without the great group of parents we have. Thank you from the staff and students to you all.

I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday break and look forward to seeing everyone again when school re- opens on Monday 24 July.

Kind regards, Sally Barrett Principal

Sushi Lunches is moving to a new website, ezlunch! From Term 3 all orders will need to be placed via www.ezlunch.co.nz It’s the same sushi, same varieties and the same price, just a new website for orders. Dates for Term 2 2017 Week Date Event 9 Friday 30 June Year 3-4 trip to Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt Year 1 Cross Country Race, Weld St, 12.00pm Year 2 Cross Country Race, Rose St, 2.15pm 10 Monday 3 July Parent Teacher Conferences, Weld St site Tuesday 4 July Parent Teacher Conferences, Rose St site Wednesday 5 July Parent Teacher Conferences, Weld St site Sausage Sizzle for Years 1-4 at Rose St site Thursday 6 July Parent Teacher Conferences, Rose St site Sausage Sizzle for Years 5-8 at Rose St site Friday 7 July Final day of Term 2 – school finishes at 3.00pm

Dates for Term 3 2017

Week Date Event 1 Friday 28 July Year 4-8 School Swimming Sports, Aquatic Centre, Kilbirnie, 9am-1pm 2 Tuesday 1 August Board of Trustees meeting, Rose St staffroom, 7.00pm Thursday 3 August ICAS English exam 3 9-10 August School photos 4 Wednesday 16 August PTA meeting, Rose St staffroom, 7.30pm Thursday 17 August ICAS Maths exam 5 Tuesday 22 August Western Zone Swimming Sports 6 Friday 1 September Orange Day Parade for Year 6 Road Patrollers 2-3 September Inspire Photography PTA Fundraiser, Weld St 7 Wednesday 6 September Preschool Information Morning, Weld St, 9.30am-12.30pm 8 13-29 September Life Education Programme throughout the school Saturday 16 September PTA Working Bee 9 Tuesday 19 September Artsplash rehearsal, Michael Fowler Centre, 9.30-11.30am Artsplash concert, Michael Fowler Centre, 5.15pm 10 25-26 September Year 5-6 to Science Roadshow Tuesday 26 September Western Zone Netball Tournament

Community Notices

Disclaimer: Please note that the inclusion of these notices does not necessarily imply endorsement by Wadestown School.

Wadestown Community Creche - NEW LONGER HOURS FOR TERM 3 Wadestown Community Creche (46 Pitt Street) currently has some spaces available for preschool children. The Creche offers both short and long sessions. Mon – Fri 8.20am-12.30pm; and Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri 8.20am-2.30pm (for children 2 years and over). This ECE centre has 100% qualified teachers who provide structured sessions with high educator to children ratios, so the creche particularly suits toddlers and younger children aged from 12 months. For more information, please see our website http://www.wadestowncreche.org.nz and Facebook page, and feel free to contact Sandra on 499 1574 to arrange a visit or email: [email protected]

Wanted Social Media Rep The Wadestown Residents Association are looking for a Social Media Rep to manage our Facebook Page and Neighbourly page. The role involves updating posts on our pages with news, updates and events in Wadestown. If you are interested please contact Brendan Tracey on 027 450 3313 or [email protected]

Everyone Out Winter Series - An adventure treasure hunt for families in Otari-Wilton's Bush You’ll probably get wet, will definitely get dirty, are likely to learn something new and you’ll absolutely have fun. July 1st, 12.30 - 3.30pm, $20 - $30 per team of up to 6 people.Tickets available from www.eventfinda.co.nz For more details check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/everyoneout/ Also check out the second event in the Winter Series Everyone out in the Botanic Gardens.

Village Green Trust 10-year Celebration Party – please see flyer below! Wadestown Library, Philip Myers Park, Saturday 29 July 2017, 10:30am – 12:00noon. Treasure hunt for children, a short tree-planting ceremony, morning tea. All welcome, meet old friends and new. Any enquiries to [email protected]

Wadestown Kindergarten Afternoon Tea – Tuesday 4 July, 3.30-4.30pm Wadestown Kindergarten would like to warmly invite the children who have graduated from Kindergarten in the last year to come back for an afternoon tea, play and catch-up with old friends. Please bring a plate to share for afternoon tea. Looking forward to seeing you all, Linda, Andre, Kristiana, Angela and Janene.

Pride Lands Fun Holiday Adventures: July Holidays at Otari School Dates: 10th – 21st July 2017 from 7.00am-7pm daily. Fees: Daily $81/cub per session or $148 for two or more siblings per session; Weekly: $238 per cub/week or $448 for two or more siblings/week. Discounts Available: Wild Card (15%). Interactive Activities and Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea provided. One-on-One Care: Provide for cub(s) if needed for extra support. Shuttle services available. Please contact us: 0800 PRIDE 4 U or register online: www.pridelands.org.nz

Beyond the Page Wellington City Libraries, Hutt City Libraries and Upper Hutt City Library have been organising an exciting children’s and youth literary festival called Beyond the Page. This festival opens on the 8th of July and will take place over the two weeks of the July school holidays (8-23 July 2017), in over 24 venues in the . Some of our key events include: Royal Ballet story times, writing workshops by the 2017 Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal award winner - Des Hunt, wearable arts demonstrations with Fifi Colston, robots, creative writing with Jo Morris, immersive & interactive story creation in collaboration with Escapemate, as well as Te Reo Wainene o Tua who will deliver a Te Reo Māori storytelling kaupapa. All our events are free. Please look at our website for further details of all the events: www.beyondthepage.nz Check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/beyondthepagenz/

Growing Up Online – Monday 3 July, 7.30pm, St Marks Church, Dufferin St St Mark’s Church School is proud to offer you this unique opportunity to hear Susan McLean: international expert in Cybersafety solutions, mother, former police officer and author of “Sext’s, Texts & Selfies”. Susan is dynamically entertaining as she imparts a wealth of knowledge in her presentation that unlocks the world of CYBERSAFETY. $20 per person For tickets, email [email protected]

Kelly Club Programmes Kelly Club has full time Holiday Programmes during the July school holidays. We operate from 6 venues with the closest to Wadestown being at Wests Rugby Clubrooms in Wilton from 10th July – 21st July 2017. Kelly Club Holiday Programmes focus on giving children aged between 5 and 13 the opportunity to do things they enjoy in a safe, supportive and encouraging environment. The programmes are packed with activities to entertain and inspire children. For full details and to enrol into our programmes visit www.kellyclub.co.nz email [email protected] or call 04 972 7201. Football Morning Holiday Workshop (Yrs 1–6) Wests Rugby Clubrooms, Wilton (all weather indoor surface). Improve technique by working on the core skills of control, dribbling, passing, tackling & shooting. Great practice for the winter season! Week 1 - Tues, Wed & Thurs 9.30am-12.30pm, Week 2 – Tues, Weds, Thurs 9.30am-12.30pm Girls Only Football – Week 1 Fri 14th July 9.30am-12.30pm Netball Holiday Workshop (Yrs 1-6) Gym - Johnsonville Grow your child’s confidence with our netball skills programme focusing on the key skills areas for their level of development. We use fun drills and games to develop and challenge young players. Week 1 – Weds, Thurs 1pm-4pm. Kelly Sports Term 3 Kelly Sports will be back in Term 3 with their fun and exciting classes. Kelly Sports encourages children to have fun, build confidence and to give sport a go. We believe that sport and physical activity has so much to offer young people; it improves fitness, develops communication skills, team work and gives them a place to channel their energy.  Play Like a Sports Hero! – Thursdays 3.05-4.05pm. Great for the younger ones. Learn the fundamentals of all sports – throwing, running, jumping, striking, balance and many more. Includes fun games & drills to build these skills.  Play Like a Sports Hero! – Thursdays 3.05-4.05pm. Come and try Football, Netball, Handball and Rippa Rugby. It’s a great way to try new sports, learn new skills and improve ability. We use games & drills to teach game sense and team play.

Drama Classes Our international curriculum will: Help explore Performance skills, creativity, Overcome shyness, Develop positive self esteem,Grow their imagination, Interact with adults, Make new friends,Have lots of fun. Fun after-school classes – 5 – 17 years Held in , Tawa, Lower Hutt, Whitby. To enrol please call or see our website www.helenogradynz.co.nz 0800 161 131.

Kids Have FUN at Craft House – School Holiday Craft Classes and Birthday Parties Join us at Craft House for some July school holiday FUN! Explore the magical world with fairy (or elf/hobbit) doors, dream catchers, bottled creatures, unicorn slime and shadow puppet theatres. Master paper craft skills in origami, spinning cards, mini albums and tissue box covers - will yours be a Rubik's cube, a Minecraft block or something else? Check out all the options at https://enrolmy.com/craft-house and BOOK NOW! Prices start at just $25 for a 2hr class and before/after class care is also offered for a small surcharge. Open to all children 7 years and above. Join us for a two hour session, a whole day, a week – it’s up to you!

Mad for Marshmallows Make sure you visit Staglands these July School Holidays, and enjoy free marshmallows to toast on the fire down at the barn. Don’t forget they’ll also be running their, very popular, free tractor trailer rides (circumstances permitting). Bring the kids and the adults too and immerse yourself in this classic kiwi childhood experience. www.staglands.co.nz

Does your child like to take centre stage with a hairbrush? Come along to Sunshine Drama for a free trial class to learn more about our creative programme for preschoolers to year 8. Through a range of fun & engaging drama activities, children can let their imaginations take charge, growing their confidence, communication & performance skills. Contact Jenae Ryan 0274 380 533 or visit www.sunshinedrama.co.nz

Announcing SAY IT AGAIN: Ni Hao Children's Community TV! View it online at: www.tinyurl.com/nihaocctv Learn Mandarin Chinese as a Foreign Conversational Language, online, anytime! This is a FREE learning resource, including stories, cartoons, songs for kids of all ages. And if you're keen to learn more Mandarin in a fun & interactive class, enrol or register for trial classes at our website www.nihaocc.org.nz Ni Hao Children's Community charitable trust provides Foreign Language "Learning by Doing" immersion classes for Years 1 to 8, Toddler/Preschool Parent and Child immersion classes, and free Stories & Rhymes mat times at various Wellington locations.

Hot Tips on Growing Great Families – Wednesday 26 July, 7.00-8:30pm, West Normal School hall For parents who invest in their family, the rewards are huge. You can build your family the same way as you build a house, with good foundations of love and values, strong walls of boundaries and discipline and a roof of parental ‘mana’ to keep it all together. Learn to make this happen with the least effort. Come and meet John Cowan from The Parenting Place as he shares tips that really work. Light refreshments from 6:30pm. Free event, sponsored by Karori Baptist Church: [email protected] Book your place now: https://tinyurl.com/hottipsparentingcourse

Let's Learn to Fence The Wellington South Fencing Club inviting your students from age 8+ to sign up for our 6 week beginners course. The course details: Every Monday, 5pm to 6pm starting 31 July, ASB Sports Centre, Kilbirnie.

Drama Club Drama Club is running a drama holiday programme in the upcoming school break – Monday 10th - Friday 14th July. The classes are held each morning from 9.00am (drop off from 8.30am) till 12.30pm. We have a different topic each day so students can pick and choose which days they would like to attend. Enrol on the Drama Club website - www.dramaclub.co.nz or contact Bridie on [email protected]

DancePointe Academy DancePointe Academy is an established Classical Ballet School teaching children from pre-schoolers through to young adults the enjoyment of dance with an inclusive family culture. Currently teaching ballet and tap from studios in Johnsonville, ballet classes for children from 5-8yrs will be commencing in Term 3 in the city at Toi Poneke Dance Studio in Abel Smith St on Tuesday afternoons. For information and to register your child for a free trial class contact Sharon [email protected] www.dancepointe.co.nz mobile 021-2151222.

The Pantoloons present "Little Red Riding Hood" - 11 to 14 July at The Irish Society Hall, 10 Fifeshire Ave, Te Aro Tickets only $10 from 027 6260472 or [email protected]