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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
Please note the Newsletter is found in multiple places; Newsletter on the SchoolApp, the school Website and it is emailed out once completed.
Tonight is our Witherlea School Disco.
Years 1-3 (5:15pm-6:45pm)
Years 4-6 (7:00pm – 8:30pm)
– Caregivers need to sign their children in and out of the disco.
– Parents are welcome to stay.
– There is no need to bring any money to the disco as there will be no shop.
Door sales will be available for the students who missed out on a ticket last week but please note that these will not include goodie bags.
We would love to see whanau/family this morning for coffee and our Service Assembly. All welcome from 8:30am.
8.30am – 9am Coffee Cart
9.00 – 9.30am Service Assembly
We hope you can join us!
Dress up as your favourite book character.
Last day for ticket sales tomorrow. The cost for this is $5.00. Please note ticket sales are CASH ONLY.
On arrival at the disco, all children will receive a goodie bag with water, popcorn, some treats and a glow product.
Milo night Wednesday tonight from 6pm-7pm. Witherlea School Book Fair is being held in the school library.
Reminder that Book Character Dress Up Day is this Friday
Tickets are available from the school office this week. The cost for this is $5.00. Please note ticket sales are CASH ONLY.
On arrival at the disco, all children will receive a goodie bag with water, popcorn, some treats and a glow product.
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!
Witherlea School Book Fair is being held in the school library Monday 21st November until Friday 25th November from 8.30-9:30am and 2.30-3.30pm. Milo night Wednesday 23rd 6pm-7pm. Come along and support our school, some great ideas available to purchase for Christmas.
Please note the Newsletter is found in multiple places; Newsletter on the SchoolApp, the school Website and it is emailed out once completed.
As a Sun Smart school, our students are required to wear sun hats in Term 4. If you are providing your own, the hats should be plain navy with a brim all the way round. Alternatively, sun hats (with school name) can be purchased from the office.
Bucket hats are $16 (55cm) or $20 (medium/large) Wide brim hats (both 55cm and 57cm) are $25 each. Please ensure that hats are clearly NAMED.
– 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!
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.
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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