newsletter, term 1, week 11

Hello / Kia Ora

New school logo

A big thank you goes out to Hazel Saunders for updating the school logo.  Thanks Hazel, it looks awesome J

Miss Anderson returns next Term

Miss Anderson is looking forward to returning to school in term two and has missed seeing you all. Penny would like to thank Pat Ross for stepping in as relief Principal, and to everyone else for their fantastic support over the last few months.

School photos

Please find attached your child/rens  prepaid class and portrait envelopes for school photos which will be on Monday 19^th May. Prepaid envelopes will need to be returned by Friday 16^th May.

Winter Sports

This will be held on Wednesday 25^th June at Whenuakite School. We will begin training for this next term.

Swimming Pool

The swimming pool will be closed from this Thursday 17^th April. We have enjoyed a long swimming season this year thanks to the lovely warm weather we have experienced.

Thank you to Bill Hibbert who has fixed our goal posts and the senior room white board. It is greatly appreciated J

Healthy lunch options

Briar from Project Energizer will be with us on Thursday to show the children how easy it is to make healthy lunches like wraps and smoothies. Please remember to bring your ingredients to school on Thursday as everyone is relying on each other to bring the ingredients to make their healthy lunches.

End of term 1

The last day of school for term one is tomorrow. Have a safe and enjoyable Easter and school holiday ready to return to school re- energized. Term two starts on Monday 5^th May.

Weekend Rugby results

8^th grade – win against Paeroa 25-50

Try scorers were Tyrese 2, Jerome 2

6^th grade – loss against Ngatea 33-0

5^th grade – loss against Thames 5-29

Well done boys and girls!

Whitianga Pig Hunting Club prize giving

Carter Hodge won the trophy for upcoming junior hunter for the under 14s. Well done Carter!

Notes from Pat

Thank you to those parents who came to see us about their children’s progress.  It makes it easier when everybody is on the same page with the children’s goals and needs.

As this is my last newsletter many thanks once again to you all for welcoming me in to your lovely school.  It has been a pleasure working with you and your children and a special mention to all the staff who are absolutely fabulous.  You live in a beautiful area and I wish you all the best for the future.

Thought of the Week

The good thing about making new friends is that they haven’t heard all your old stories.

 Have a fantastic week

Pat and the team

A few more pictures from the Pinnacles Trip

                                               Stella and Sashka prepare their dinner

                                                   Caitlyn and Riley-Jean after their snack