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
Witherlea School is offering Summer Football this term and registrations are now open for Term 1 on the Witherlea Sports Hub
All children from NE – Year 6 can register. These registrations will close on Wednesday 8th Feb for all students.
A reminder of the other sports on offer this term
Rippa Rugby – (NE – Y6) Registrations close Fri 17th Feb
Summer Hockey – (Year 3-6) Registrations close Fri 10th Feb
Volleyball – (Year 3-6) Registrations close Weds 8th Feb
Registrations are now open for Term 1 Summer Hockey for all children in Year 3-6. These registrations will close FOR ALL on FRIDAY 10th FEB.
Registrations are now open for Term 1 Volleyball for all children in Year 3-6. These registrations will close FOR ALL on WEDNESDAY 8th FEB.
Registrations are now open for Rippa Rugby for all children NE-Y6. These registrations will close FOR ALL on FRIDAY 17th FEB. Please note, that Rippa Rugby will be held on Thursdays this year instead of Wednesdays. Please ensure you can commit to Thursday’s games before registering.
IMPORTANT INFO
All sports registrations via Witherlea School are done through the Witherlea Sports Hub where you can also find all info about the sports on offer and payment information. Payments must be made promptly to ensure your child can play.
Any additional email enquries to dans@witherlea.school.nz
Please note the Newsletter is found in multiple places; Newsletter on the SchoolApp, the school Website and it is emailed out once completed.
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!
Our second-hand uniform shop will be open Monday 30th of January from 2-3pm.
Prices are:
$5 tops and shorts
$10 polar fleece
All Witherlea School students and families are invited to come to school on the 30th of January from 2-3pm and visit their 2023 classes and teachers.
Please note the Newsletter is found in multiple places; Newsletter on the SchoolApp, the school Website and it is emailed out once completed.
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
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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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