FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
Kia ora Koutou,
The sun WILL be shining and the ground dry for Christmas in the Country! We just have to STAY positive!! This week, we are doing lots of preparation for Christmas in the Country. We are all practicing our singing and dancing routines, and the event’s programme is being printed. The fabulous FOWS are organising the food, and our wonderful staff will be cooking, serving, and selling raffle tickets to show our appreciation to all of you, our parents!!
One small request – is there anyone who would like to play Santa for us? Please let myself or Mel in the office know!!
We look forward to seeing you all there! Come along dressed up in your Christmas gear, full of cheer and ready to enjoy the evening.
WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING
Principals and Assistant Principals for the day.
Principal For The Day – Liam, Miki and Sophie Scott all had a great day being principal for the day!! They had special lunches, joined the staff in the staff room for morning tea, and presented the certificates at assembly. I had a lovely day with my feet up!!
COVID – Seems to be back. Please be aware that this virus is prevalent again in our community. It has meant we have changed a date as we have key staff away sick.
Summer Sports Prizegiving – will now be on Tuesday, the 12th December at 9:15am and not this week Wednesday 6th December. We need to celebrate with the key people.
Clean Up – Is happening! Some of our rooms are being re-carpeted over the holidays so we have started the big clean up, as these rooms have to be completely emptied. This includes the Tech spaces, the Admin v block, the Staffroom and Pukeko, Karaka, Pukatea and Kohekohe classrooms.
NEXT WEEK
Prizegiving – Friday, 15th December at 1pm – Years 5 to 8 will have the annual Prizegiving where the students will be awarded class certificates and the cups. Many of the cups and trophies have been donated by past families. These are all very special and part of the rich tradition at Wainui School. It is a time we celebrate with the recipients of these awards and reflect on the year that has been.
Kiwi Team and Pukeko Teams Picnics – Each year the teams have a picnic to celebrate the end of the year! Fine weather is ordered. Each team will have communicated their information with you.
COMING UP
Helpers Morning Tea – Friday, 8th December 10:10 a.m. Many have been invited but if we have missed you, and you would like to join us, please do not hesitate! We would love to celebrate and thank you all!
FINALLY
In the true spirit of Christmas we will have a donation trailer to collect luxury food items for SALT Community Trust at our Christmas in the Country, please think about some chocolate or special food item that might be able to be contributed.
Ka kite ano,
Gillian Bray
FOR YOUR CALENDAR
- Thursday 7th of December – Christmas In The Country 5:30pm.
- Friday 8th of December – Helpers Morning Tea 10:10am.
- Tuesday 12th December – Summer Sports Prizegiving 9:15am – Note Date Change.
- Wednesday 13th December – Kiwi Team Picnic.
- Thursday 14th December – Pukeko Team Picnic.
- Tuesday 19th December – Farewell Assembly 9:15am.
- Tuesday 19th December – Last day of the term – Finish at 1pm.
- Thursday 1st February 2024 – First Day of Term 1.
OTHER
Essential Gardens – On Tuesday, 28th of November a group of Year 7 and 8 students attended a workshop at Essential Gardens in Bayer Road. We had such a fun day designing and then making concrete sculptures for the Wainui School Gardens. “It was cool to experience another art project we haven’t experienced before, this will be a lasting memory for me” (Lyla-Rose Muaiava).
Year 8’s Graduation – On Wednesday, 29th of November the Year 8’s attended their Graduation dinner, the food was delicious and the venue and view was amazing. “It was like turning the last page in a book of my Primary School experiences – I will miss Wainui School. I have enjoyed the time I have spent at Wainui since I started at 5 years old.” (Oscar Price).
CERTIFICATES
At the last assembly, the following students received certificates for “Resourceful”.
Pukeko Team
- Karaka: Annabelle Buchanan, Hugh Maguiness, Toby Huszak (Resilience).
- Pukatea: Koen Epp, Harley Allan, Cooper Dicks.
- Kohekohe: Ava McCann, Jace Ritchie, Danté Broederlow.
- Rimu: Marlow Oswald, Penelope Campbell, Olivia Wood (Resilience).
- Matai: Riley Krull, Lucy Penman, Max Durling.
- Puriri: Ava Gerrand, Isabelle Hulbert, Mila Semenoff (Relational).
Kiwi Team
- Kawakawa: Bastian Brown, Adelle Wells-Lakeland (Respect), Joshua Leonardo.
- Rata: Tristan Krull, Thomas Pengelly, Romi Van Loggerenberg.
- Koromiko: Hans Evans, Millen Hamblyn, Kauri Herbert (Resilience).
- Pohutakawa: George Anderson, Jeandré Botha, Adriana Magan (Relational).
Tui Team
- Nikau: Leah Andrell, Charlie Graystone, Zion Julian (Resilience).
- Kowhai: Xavier Zhao, Connor Macer, Hunter Stevenson.
Takehe Team
- Kauri: Ryan McCann, Harlem Kockott, Madie Gooding (Respect).
- Kahikatea: Charli Piggott, Lexi Albert, Kaylie Van Dyk.
Our amazing Hellyer Cup Winners were Mikey Smith (Pohutukawa), Aimee van Dyk (Koromiko), Zain Ouzoun (Rata), Jackson Magan (Kawakawa), Emilia Stone (Puriri), Saskia Shaw (Matai), Elea Johnson (Rimu), Bella-Rose Bretherton (Kohekohe), Isabella Kranenburg (Pukatea).
COMMUNITY
Bricks 4 Kidz – Get ready for a STEAM-tastic adventure with Bricks 4 Kidz Holiday Programme! Join us in December for a journey through time, from the stone age to the land of Mummies and Pyramids, before catapulting into the future on a technological time warp.
Brace yourself for LEGO builds, robotics, science, arts and crafts, and master challenges that’ll blow your mind! Plus, mark your calendars for the grand finale – Santa’s Spectacular, a day of magic, festivity, and Christmas spirit! January brings even more adventure with Super Heroes and Summer Spectaculars.
Hurry, limited spaces available! Don’t miss the fun – secure your spot now!
