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
– Rug up warm its -2 degrees
– Bags to cloak bay
– Don’t forget mugs
– Hikoi, sing, karakia and kai together!
Please note the Newsletter is found in multiple places; Newsletter on the SchoolApp, the school Website and it is emailed out once completed.
Open and fill in! Ideal Witherlea Student – Community Survey
Thank you.
Orange Light Settings; mask-wearing and social distancing within school grounds and classrooms for ALL visitors
School gates OPEN at 8:30am no earlier
Children MUST go home at 3pm
Remind children to stay OFF gates and fences
COVID and Safety Update (Click to read)
“Witherlea’s celebration of Matariki is on THURSDAY 23rd June starting at 7am on the top turf. Please ask your children to put their bags on their hooks by their classrooms before meeting on the turf. A welcome from one of our students will start the morning, before walking up to the Tea House in Harling Park to watch the sunrise. A walk back to school will follow this, where we will share some kai and warm milo, (children are to bring their own cup for this) before opening the classrooms to share your child’s learning until 9am. (Please remember to wear a mask). We look forward to seeing you.”
This is also in the Links on this app and has been sent out via Seesaw.
We need this completed by Monday 20th June.
Thank you so much for your help!
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.
A gentle reminder that the last day for returning your child’s school photo order form is tomorrow (10th of June).
This morning, a parent witnessed a Witherlea pupil very nearly getting run over by a car, at the pedestrian crossing in front of the school.
There was no road patrol this morning which is part of the problem (we are having issues filling these supervision roles due to sickness and COVID). However, she was riding her bike as she was crossing. The parent accompanying her was pushing a buggy and had no way to be able to stop her, as she was biking a few meters ahead of the adult.
A reminder to all that we walk scooters and bikes across ALL roads – please inform your children.
If anyone can support our Road Patrol in the mornings please email; office@witherlea.school.nz
Please remember to complete the survey by Friday the 27th of May.
If you did not receive by email this survey, please contact Jen Sim at accounts@witherlea.school.nz.
Yesterday afternoon you were emailed a New Principal Survey to be completed by 27th May 2022.
Please check your spam/junk folder as this is where it may have gone to.
If you did not receive it at all, please contact Jen Sim at accounts@witherlea.school.nz
Witherlea School Board
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 20th 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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