Is a modern school set in attractively developed grounds adjacent to Harling Park at the foot of the Wither Hills
Our teaching team has experienced, professional, enthusiastic teachers and support staff
Well resourced with a variety of sports, ICT; digital technology and playground equipment
Big enough to provide a range of activities and programmes, but small enough to care for individual needs
Four teams starting in the Ferns Team, onto Punga and Kowhai in the middle years then students develop into our kaitiaki (guardians) and leaders in the Kauri Team
Innovative Learning Environment (ILE) with different sized Flexible Learning Environments (FLE) where students and teachers collaborate
Multi purpose teaching spaces, an indoor sports space/hall, our own pool, upper and lower turf space/courts and an outdoor 'forest classroom' (to be updated)
Through innovative and local curriculum design, our learners are engaged in rich learning experiences.
Explicit values taught to ensure our learners live happily and successfully in our ever changing world.
Learners have multiple opportunities to explore many different areas of learning and develop key competencies and skills.
We empower our children to actively participate in the learning process and lead their learning.
“Ararangi – Pathway to the Sky”
Empowering all learners to reach their potential in an innovative community.
Motto
Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Fair
“Kia Atawhai, Kia Ora, Kia Tika”
Values
Respect, Integrity, Courage and Resilience, and Compassion taught clearly and consistently.
Rich, authentic opportunities in all curriculum areas
High quality teaching and learning that enables students to strive for excellence in all areas
Students develop capabilities and skills for successful learning and living in the twenty first century
To bring their identity, language and culture with them, proudly, to our school
In the many Sporting, Cultural, Science, Enviro, Arts and Leadership experiences
With many opportunities to connect through cooperative and collaborative teaching and learning
A reminder that Summer Football registrations close for ALL tomorrow (Friday 22nd September). Please visit the Witherlea Sports Hub for all information about this sport.
We need a volunteer to supervise road patrol.
Monday’s 2:55pm -3:15pm
Please let the office know if you are able to help.
A reminder that Volleyball registrations close for ALL tomorrow (Wednesday 20th September). Please visit the Witherlea Sports Hub for all information about this sport.
Anyone is welcome to go and have a look at the Marlborough Science Fair!
We would love to see whanau/family this morning for assembly.
All welcome from 8.30am
8.30am – 9.00am Coffee Cart
9.00am – 9.30am Assembly
We hope that you can us!
Summer Football registrations are now open on the Witherlea Sports Hub.
This sport is available for all students from New Entrant – Year 6 and will run for 5 weeks during Term 4 (Wednesday afternoons).
Please read all information on the Sports Hub before committing to this sport. Registrations and payments will close for ALL on Friday 22nd September.
Registrations for the Term 4 Volleyball league are now open via the Witherlea Sports Hub. This sport is open to all students from Years 3-6. Please read the Sports Hub for all information and payment details.
Registrations will close for ALL on Wednesday 20th September.
Registrations for the 2024 Weet-bix TRYathlon are now open.
For this week only there will be an OPENING WEEK SPECIAL which you can access by following this LINK
Be sure they use the code ‘GIVEITATRY’ to unlock this VERY SPECIAL discounted price. Limited entries, ONLY 100 entries per event at this price will be available so make sure you get in quick.
Please note that this event is not directly coordinated through the school. You will just be added to the Witherlea School Group in order to receive the discount and have the option of having your race pack sent directly to school.
We need 2 x volunteers to supervise road patrol.
Monday’s 2:55pm -3:15pm
Friday’s 8:25am – 8:45am
Please let the office know if you are able to help.
Witherlea families are encouraged to review the proposed changes to the Bohally Intermediate zone and provide feedback: https://consultation.education.govt.nz/education/bohallyintermediate-es
Registrations for Touch Rugby are now open on the Witherlea Sports Hub. This sport will run through Term 4 and is available for all students in Years 3-6. Registrations will close for ALL on Friday 25th August. Payment must be made by this date also. All information about Touch Rugby can be found on the Witherlea Sports Hub.
We have noticed an increase in people not using the designated crossings. A reminder to please use the crossings with road patrol at all times.
Term 1: Tuesday 31st January – Thursday 6th April
Term 2: Monday 24th April – Friday 30th June
Term 3: Monday 17th July – Friday 22nd September
Term 4: Monday 9th October – Friday 15th December (12pm Finish)
Witherlea School
Term 1: Mon 3rd Feb – Fri 27th Mar
Term 2: Wed 15th Apr – Fri 3rd Jul
Term 3: Mon 20th Jul – Fri 25th Sep
Term 4: Mon 12th Oct – Wed 16th Dec
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