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We value each child as an individual and personalise learning to get the best outcomes.
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 today (Friday 30th September) is the last day for all students to register for Summer Football and Softball on the Witherlea Sports Hub.
We are so excited to share this with our family/whanau.
Children can arrive at the stadium from 6 pm and should be there by 6.10 pm at the latest, please.
We are requesting a gold coin donation from each adult spectator, to help us meet the cost of hiring the stadium.
Your support with this is greatly appreciated.
A reminder that tomorrow is the Witherlea School Dance Festival at the Stadium. We have been practising all term and are so excited to share this with our family/whanau.
Any Year 4-6 students who wish to take part in the Mountain Bike Madness event in Term 4 must collect a permission slip from Mrs Lucas tomorrow in Room 3.
This event is running on Friday 21st October (Week 1 – Term 4) at Richmond Brook Station in Seddon.
ALL permission slips will need to be returned to Mrs Lucas this Friday or on Monday 17th October (Day 1 – Term 4) at the latest.
Children will need to supply their own bikes with gears. The distance is 3-5km so children must be comfortable riding this distance.
Please note the Newsletter is found in multiple places; Newsletter on the SchoolApp, the school Website and it is emailed out once completed.
Volleyball – A reminder that today (Fri 23rd September) is the last day for any Year 3-6 students to register for the Term 4 Volleyball season. This must be done by completing the registration form on the Witherlea Sports Hub.
Softball – This year we are excited to be offering your child the opportunity to play Softball. This is open to all children (Y1-Y6) and info can be found on the Witherlea Sports Hub. Please complete the registration form on the Sports Hub if you wish to register your child. Entries will close on Friday 30th September.
Summer Football – Summer Football registrations are now open via the Witherlea Sports Hub. This is open to all students (Y1 – Y6). Please read the information on the Sports Hub page and complete the registration form. Entries will close on Friday 30th September.
Any email enquiries regarding any of these sports can be sent to dans@witherlea.school.nz
A reminder that next Thursday is the Witherlea School Dance Festival at the Stadium. We have been practising all term and are so excited to share this with our family/whanau.
– School opens for 2023 on Tuesday 31 January
– School closes for 2023 on Friday 15 December
Apologies for the error printed in today’s newsletter!
Calendar art order forms have now gone home with students. Orders need to be placed by the 23rd of September. Cash/Eftpos is available at the school office or internet banking details are on your child’s order form.
Please note the Newsletter is found in multiple places; Newsletter on the SchoolApp, the school Website and it is emailed out once completed.
The board is delighted to announce that Symon Beattie, our acting principal, has accepted the permanent position of principal at Witherlea School.
We had an excellent field of candidates, and Symon was a perfect match for the preferred skills and characteristics selected through consultation with our staff, students, and community.
Symon will continue the great work that he has started at our school, and we look forward to many years of his leadership at Witherlea.
You will be aware that New Zealand will move to a new, long-term approach to COVID-19. These changes have been made based on public health advice and reflect high levels of immunity and declining case numbers across New Zealand.
This new approach will only result in minor changes to the way we operate.
The very positive news is that household contacts of a person with COVID-19 do not need to isolate, but instead are asked to complete a RAT test each day, for five days. Therefore, ākonga who are household contacts but test negative and do not have COVID-19 symptoms, should continue to attend. It is the best place for them to be so they can be engaged in their learning, and connected with their teachers, classmates and friends.
Information on how to get RAT kits can be found here: Ministry of Health Request a RAT
Mask wearing is no longer required.
All the other recommended public health measures will stay in place, as we know they reduce the spread of infectious illnesses including COVID-19. These include ensuring our indoor spaces are well-ventilated, maintaining good hand hygiene, encouraging everyone to cough or sneeze into elbows and, most importantly, staying home and getting tested if they have COVID-19 symptoms.
Thank you for your ongoing support in protecting our community.
Volleyball registrations for the Term 4 2022 league are now open on the sports Hub for any children in Year 3-6. Registrations and payments are to be completed by Friday 23rd September.
Weetbix Tryathlon registrations for the 2023 Nelson event open tomorrow (Thursday 8th September). While this event is not organized through school, you are able to select the Witherlea School group on the registration form which should allow you the option of having your Tryathlon pack sent to school. Follow the link to the School Group page https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/GroupAcceptance.aspx?E=48063&G=161415
We would love to see whanau/family this morning for coffee and assembly. All welcome from 8:30am.
8.30am – 9am Coffee Cart
9.00 – 9.30am Assembly
We hope you can join us!
The Principal applications have now closed. The Board received a number of applications for the Principal position, with many high calibre candidates.
We have now shortlisted three candidates, who we will be interviewing in Week 8.
We hope to be in a position to appoint the new principal at the end of the interview process.
Khalid Suleiman
Presiding Member
Witherlea School Board
Our second hand uniform shop will be open from 2:45pm – 3:15pm today. It is located inside the hall, in the hall kitchen.
T-Shirts/Shorts/Skorts $5.00 each
Polar Fleece $10.00 each
Payment by Cash/Eftpos to the school office
Please ensure all items of uniform are clearly named.
Term 1: Tuesday 9th February – Friday 16th April
Term 2: Monday 2nd May – Friday 8th July
Term 3: Monday 25th July – Friday 30th September
Term 4: Monday 17th October – Friday 16th December 12noon
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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