15 October - Winchester School

30/2015
WINCHESTER SCHOOL
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In this Issue
15 OCTOBER 2015
PTA Calendar Fundraiser
Welcome to Term 4
Sports Notices
New Zealand Shakeout
Sports Teams
Parent Education Session
Community Notices
Sports Uniforms
Coming up at Winchester
Welcome to Term 4
Welcome back to another very busy term. It is only 9 weeks and 2 days long and
there are many events to pack in to the term. Have a look at the term calendar at
the end of this newsletter for more details.
The administration block was painted over the holidays. This is the first of a series
of on-going cyclical maintenance of interior blocks during the next few years.
Schools are very busy places and teachers have hundreds of interactions with
your children on a daily basis. Sometimes a child misunderstands a teacher and
goes home upset. If you have an issue, talk to the class teacher in the first
instance. If that is not satisfactory, talk to the team leader, and then, if necessary,
come and see me. All issues can be resolved. Teachers work with the very best of
intentions and want the very best for every child in their class.
Enjoy the term with us!
New Zealand Shakeout
This morning at 9.15am, we participated in the NZ Shakeout Earthquake drill. It
was very timely given the recent earthquakes we have experienced.
Parent Education Session - Literacy
Maree Woods and Viv Storrier are running a
session on reading and writing for parents of
junior children (Year 0,1,2), or any other
interested parents. We particularly encourage
parents of New Entrants to attend.
It will be on Thursday 29 October in the
library from 1.50pm – 2.50pm.
The session will focus on how children learn to read and write, and how they are
taught this at school. We will give you ideas on how you can help your child at
home, and also show the close link between reading and writing. There will be an
opportunity for questions, so bring them along.
We hope to see you there.
Sports Uniforms
The new sports uniforms are being distributed for the summer sports season. The
Board and PTA have invested a lot of money in these uniforms and we ask that
children respect the uniform and wear it with pride.
Could all children playing hockey or soccer please ensure that they wear the
Winchester School blue and white knee length socks. (Limited stocks of these are
still available at the school office for $5.00 a pair).
Wearing coloured clothing, other than navy, underneath the sports top, is not
acceptable. Nor is wearing longs or tights under the shorts. Jewellery must not be
worn for safety reasons. Girls should have their hair tied up.
Please also encourage children to promptly change out of their sports uniform after
each game, and to avoid wearing them whilst consuming food.
Hotshots Tennis
All children will participate in 4 tennis lessons with coach John Salisbury, over the
next 4 weeks on Thursdays and Fridays. This series of lessons is paid for by the
school.
PTA Calendar Fundraiser
A reminder that calendar orders are due back tomorrow morning, Friday 16
October.
Eco-Nected Centre Weekend Helpers
If you would like to assist with taking care of the
animals during the weekends in Term 4, please fill in
your details on the roster available at the school office.
This must be completed by an adult. Thank you.
Community No+ces
Cailin Traditional Irish Dancing School
Contact Helen Simmons
06 356 3957
info@irishdancing.co.nz
Want to Learn Irish Dancing? It’s a great way to get fit, have fun and make new friends!
The Cailin Traditional Irish Dancing School has classes available for children and adults.
We will be holding a Have-A-Go day on Friday 30th October at the St Patrick’s Parish Hall,
Amesbury Street from 3:45 – 4:45pm for those wishing to come along and see what it is all
about.More information is available on our website www.irishdancing.co.nz or email
info@irishdancing.co.nz We look forward to seeing you there!
HOT SHOTS TENNIS WITH BIG JOHN!!!!
So we would like to invite your child to the Marist HOT SHOTS coaching programme. This “award winning” programme will focus on improving their skills that they are learning at school. The programme is full of fun ac?vi?es, games, and compe??ons. It is open to any child of any ability from 5+ years. Tennis will be held at Vau?er Park (Puriri Tce). The programme officially starts on Saturday 17th October. Class ?mes 5-­‐6 years (9-­‐9.50am), 7-­‐8years (10-­‐10.50am), 9-­‐10years (11-­‐11.50am), 11+ years (12noon-­‐12.50pm). The cost of the course is $95. If you bring a friend, you will go into a draw for a spot prize. For more info, email Big John at johnsalisbury@xtra.co.nz or phone him on 0274808808. Be quick!
Sports Notices
Commencement dates for Term 4 sport:
Soccer - Wednesday 21 October
Hockey - Years 1-4 - Tuesday 27 October
Hockey - Year 5 & 6 - Wednesday 28 October
Incredi Grade Cricket - Saturday 31 October
B Grade Cricket - Saturday 31 October
C Grade Cricket - Tuesday 3 November
Gold Cricket - Tuesday 3 November
Sports draws will be available for viewing each
week in the windows of Room 1 and 10.
Summer Soccer Sports Teams
Saints
Gus Attenborough
Louis Azevedo
Terriers
Aiden Wilson
Jono Bearsley
Vikings
Jessica Allen
Benji Cameron
Wolves
Tim Harjes
Rome Kearney
Wiremu Slack
Tommi Ehalaiye
Jack Lalogafau
Caitlyn Orr
Jacob Wharehinga
Annie Bearsley
Ally Keighley
Tom Keighley
William Mackay
Rifzui Mohamed
Tohara Collis
McLean Crossman
Justin Cunningham
Nadav Gal
Leor Gal
Charlie Kemp
Lincoln Kennett
Tommi Locke
Vaughan Odering
Riley Peauafi
Nerah Whareninga
Haualofa Otunu-Bray
Maia Todd
Tigers
Josie Le Goer Francois
Hammers
Kruiz Ioane
Lions
Sam Cameron
Spurs
Ethan Plieger
Frankie Ratana
Ben Shirley
Basantha Subba
Josiah Wharehinga
Tom Gibson
Bruce Izumi
Sam Lalogafau
Michael Donnellan
Darian Odering
Jacob Orr
Shae Cherry
Ella Cunningham
Will Larner
Quade Mortensen
Damien Paewai
Jessica Shirley
Charlie Stewart
Angus Stuart
Kaung Gyi Thaw
Grace Wingfield-Smith
Firebirds
Gold Grade
Tuesday
Kings
C Grade
Tuesday
Stags
Incredi Grade
Saturday
Knights
B Grade
Saturday
Jack Taylor
James Boness
James Evans
Ruben Reyneke
Hugh Spencer
Jonty Boness
Charlie Chisholm
Tom Hughes
Peter Hughes
Adiel Ngirazi
Angus Stuart
Darian Odering
Riley Murphy
Emree Wharehinga
Kaitlin Murphy
Fraser Babb
Jack Knightbridge
Billy Easton
Lochie Nevill
Harvey Myers
Nerah Wharehinga
Jacob Wharehinga
Dominic Toner
Noah Tuthill
Josiah Wharehinga
Will Larner
Sam Cameron
Vaughan Odering
Luke Theobald
Eric Ly
Seth Thaw
Cricket Sports Teams
Summer Hockey Sports Teams
Eagles
Sara Baxter
Milan Glintmeyer
Falcons
Elsie Donaghy
Charlotte Donald
Vipers
Leah Brown
Leor Gal
Adders
Elleanor King
Charlie Algie
Filip Martin
Lucy Myers
Jacob Dawber
William Huffer
Aria Kearney
Zara Thompson
Ethan Veale
Amanda Hayward
Linn Herzig
Emma Hughes
Harry Jackson-Vile
Abby Leaman
Eila Donaghy
Grace Donald
Holly Ekins
Sean Baxter
Bailey Ellison
Saana Linton
Kate Christie
Cobras
Matthew Johnston
Rome Kearney
Panthers
Ella Bootle
Paige Bootle
Lions
Kayla Adams
Christian Wingfield-Smith
Tigers
Jamie Field
Kate Field
Sophie Montgomery
Ben Shirley
Adi Singh-Homs
Dylan Templeton
Vaughan Odering
Jessica Allen
Blake Andrews
Fraser Babb
Kevin Cao
Emma Clark
Riley Theobald
Riya Linton
Lochie Nevill
Luke Theobald
Josephine Myers
Jack Knightbridge
Ben McQueen-Davies
Jake Noonan
Marama Parsons
Cosette Plieger
Aniruth Natarjan
Darcy Donaghy
Emree Wharehinga
Dayna Swan
Leopards
Ben Algie
Matt Paewai-Young
Angelina Cariga
Fletcher Johnston
Henry Manktelow
Jamie McIntosh
Katie Hessell
Katy Crawford
Coming up at Winchester in Term 4
Week 1
15 October
16 October
Week 2
19 October
20 October
21 October
22 October
23 October
Week 3
26 October
27 October
28 October
29 October
30 October
Week 4
03 November
05 November
06 November
Week 5
09 November
10 November
13 November
Week 6
16 November
17 November
18 November
19 November
20 November
Week 7
27 November
Week 8
01 December
03 December
04 December
Week 9
08 December
09 December
10 December
Week 10
14 December
15 December
Hot Shots Tennis
Hot Shots Tennis
9am - 3pm
9.30am - 1pm
Board of Trustees Meeting
PNINS staff meet Year 6 children
Fire brigade visit Middle 1 Team
Hot Shots Tennis
Hot Shots Tennis
School Assembly
7pm
9am - 3pm
9.30am - 1pm
2.30pm
Labour Day Holiday
PTA Meeting
Choir trip to Summerset Village
Hot Shots Tennis
Literacy Workshop for parents
Hot Shots Tennis
7.30pm
1.15pm
9am - 3pm
1.50pm- 2.50pm
9.30am - 1pm
Year 6 children go to PNINS production
Hot Shots Tennis
Hot Shots Tennis
PTA morning tea for new families
School Assembly
11am - 1pm
9am - 3pm
9.30am - 1pm
9am
2.30pm
Senior Team Bike Safety week
Senior and Middle 2 Athletics Sports at Massey track
Jump Rope for Heart activities
Board of Trustees Meeting
7pm
‘Have a-go Cricket’ lesson for Junior& Middle 1 Teams
Year 6 orientation visit to PNINS
9.30-10.30am
Junior Kite Flight afternoon
Year 6 orientation visit to Ross Intermediate 1pm
School Assembly
2.30pm
Senior Team bike ride to Esplanade
Inter-school Athletics at Massey track
Road patrol parade & movie with Police
Final Assembly at Regent Theatre
School Assembly
6.30pm
2.30pm
Art Expo Opens
School River Picnic
Art Expo and Festival of Arts Evening
5.30pm
Board of Trustees Meeting
School closes for 2015
7pm
12.30pm