Kia ora parents and whānau,
We currently do not have enough parent supervisors for our senior athletic sports and without further support, we are at risk of not being able to run this event. If you can help, please contact me asap.
Ngā mihi,
Ana Matangi
Tuesday 30 October 2018
Monday 29 October 2018
Whakarongo School Varsity Jacket (Year 7/8 2019)
Year 7 and 8 Jacket Order Form - $90.00
IMPORTANT - Orders must be to the school office by Friday 16th November 2018 - no late orders
This jacket is designed and produced by the same company as the school leavers jacket.
Blue and Red Varsity style jacket. Zip front.
IMPORTANT - Orders must be to the school office by Friday 16th November 2018 - no late orders
This jacket is designed and produced by the same company as the school leavers jacket.
Blue and Red Varsity style jacket. Zip front.
Sunday 28 October 2018
Kia Ora whānau rāua tamariki,
Firstly, a big thank you to all of those who made Ag Day such a success this year. Many people commented on not only the fabulous rural inspired jars, but also the unique and creative home tasks on display. Ka Rawe (excellent) tamariki! And ka pai to the whānau that supported their tāmaiti (child) at home to complete these tasks. Another big thanks to the PTA for all their mahi (work) and those who helped with the judging - no easy task, and at the end of the day we were all winners!
A HUGE congratulations to those who participated in the Super 6 competition this week - awesome results in all sports. A tough draw for our Basketball team who showed grit and determination throughout the day. Our netball team fought hard and took out second place while our Rugby and Football teams both put on exceptional shows and took out first place in their categories. This meant we convincingly took out first place overall! And while we are super proud of their achievements - we all agreed that our favourite moments from the day were seeing how our teams supported each other and celebrated the success of others. True Whakarongo Kids in action.Tu Meke Koutou! If anybody still has uniforms at home, can you please make sure these are washed and returned to Pou Karl ASAP. We also noticed some whānau taking pics on the day - if anybody has some fabulous action shots, team shots or group shots - please send them through! We would love to share them with our Tamariki.
Tomorrow is the final Whānau Hui for 2018 and will be held in Aroha POD from 5:30-6:30pm. This is a chance for our kura (school) and whānau to build relationships and create a shared vision to preserve our culture and support all of our Māori learners. Letters have been sent home with students, and details are available in the school newsletter for those wanting to attend.
We continue to train regularly for School Athletics Day which will be held on Tuesday of week 4. We are still looking for parents to support our pouako and tamariki on the day. Please contact Ms Matangi if you are able to help out - your support is much appreciated! Essential information and organisation of the day is attached below, along with a letter regarding parent help. A wee reminder also that students should be coming to school on a Monday and Wednesday prepared for training with appropriate footwear (closed toe shoes for Discus and Shotput are essential).
On Wednesday our Year 5 ākonga (learners) will be taking part in a study around how Mathematics and Science is taught in schools. All parents of Year 5 students should have received information outlining any essential information in regards to this. If you have any questions, please contact your tamaiti’s (child’s) hapu pouako (homeroom teacher).
With Ag Day over, our focus shifts to our Conceptual Curriculum topic ‘The Canvas for Change’. This is a chance to explore how we can use the arts to convey a message. This week students will look at a range of topics and art forms for communicating their ideas. We hope they will share some of their thoughts with you at home! Please take this opportunity to discuss the big ideas of Poverty in NZ, Refugees in NZ and the Impact of our Digital World with your Tamariki.
CRE and Assembly will resume this week. In addition to these conversations, those wishing to complete homework can find basic facts and spelling on the Blog, along with Chapter Chat activities.
Kia pai tō koutou rā (Have a nice day),
Kahurangi Pouako
Firstly, a big thank you to all of those who made Ag Day such a success this year. Many people commented on not only the fabulous rural inspired jars, but also the unique and creative home tasks on display. Ka Rawe (excellent) tamariki! And ka pai to the whānau that supported their tāmaiti (child) at home to complete these tasks. Another big thanks to the PTA for all their mahi (work) and those who helped with the judging - no easy task, and at the end of the day we were all winners!
A HUGE congratulations to those who participated in the Super 6 competition this week - awesome results in all sports. A tough draw for our Basketball team who showed grit and determination throughout the day. Our netball team fought hard and took out second place while our Rugby and Football teams both put on exceptional shows and took out first place in their categories. This meant we convincingly took out first place overall! And while we are super proud of their achievements - we all agreed that our favourite moments from the day were seeing how our teams supported each other and celebrated the success of others. True Whakarongo Kids in action.Tu Meke Koutou! If anybody still has uniforms at home, can you please make sure these are washed and returned to Pou Karl ASAP. We also noticed some whānau taking pics on the day - if anybody has some fabulous action shots, team shots or group shots - please send them through! We would love to share them with our Tamariki.
Tomorrow is the final Whānau Hui for 2018 and will be held in Aroha POD from 5:30-6:30pm. This is a chance for our kura (school) and whānau to build relationships and create a shared vision to preserve our culture and support all of our Māori learners. Letters have been sent home with students, and details are available in the school newsletter for those wanting to attend.
We continue to train regularly for School Athletics Day which will be held on Tuesday of week 4. We are still looking for parents to support our pouako and tamariki on the day. Please contact Ms Matangi if you are able to help out - your support is much appreciated! Essential information and organisation of the day is attached below, along with a letter regarding parent help. A wee reminder also that students should be coming to school on a Monday and Wednesday prepared for training with appropriate footwear (closed toe shoes for Discus and Shotput are essential).
On Wednesday our Year 5 ākonga (learners) will be taking part in a study around how Mathematics and Science is taught in schools. All parents of Year 5 students should have received information outlining any essential information in regards to this. If you have any questions, please contact your tamaiti’s (child’s) hapu pouako (homeroom teacher).
With Ag Day over, our focus shifts to our Conceptual Curriculum topic ‘The Canvas for Change’. This is a chance to explore how we can use the arts to convey a message. This week students will look at a range of topics and art forms for communicating their ideas. We hope they will share some of their thoughts with you at home! Please take this opportunity to discuss the big ideas of Poverty in NZ, Refugees in NZ and the Impact of our Digital World with your Tamariki.
CRE and Assembly will resume this week. In addition to these conversations, those wishing to complete homework can find basic facts and spelling on the Blog, along with Chapter Chat activities.
Kia pai tō koutou rā (Have a nice day),
Kahurangi Pouako
Monday 22 October 2018
Rātaka ō te wiki - Wiki Rua
Kia Ora whānau rāua tamariki,
We hope you had a fantastic Labour Weekend break and enjoyed the beautiful summer weather! It has been great to see our ākonga start the week being really excited about their preparations for Ag Day.
This term is full of exciting opportunities - Super 6 Sports, Ag Day preparation and competitions, School Athletics day, participation in New Zealand’s Healthiest School programme and our Conceptual Curriculum topic ‘The Canvas for Change’. This is a chance to explore how we can use the arts to convey a message.
Our rural inspired jars are coming along nicely - we are really impressed with the creativeness and thought that have gone into these to be ready for Ag Day on Saturday 27th October. We appreciate you supporting your tamaiti in completing their home tasks for this day. Please see attached details of both school and home tasks, and the general outline and expectations for the day.
Super 6 Sports are this Thursday. For those students who are participating please come to school in your sports uniform - remembering to bring your school hat, packed lunch and a large bottle of water - good luck for the day! A further ‘final reminder’ notice will be sent home to participants on Wednesday about the tournament.
School Athletics will take place in Week 4. We are continuing to practise our athletics on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please ensure you have correct clothing and footwear. Please find attached information and a parent help letter. We really appreciate those that can spare some time to support our tamariki on the day.
Homework for this week will also be preparing home tasks for Ag Day - a great opportunity to share in your child’s creative endeavours - we look forward to seeing what they come up with!
Chapter Chat activities, basic facts and spelling words - all of which are on our Kahurangi blog if students require extra homework opportunities.
Ngā Mihi, Kahurangi Pouako
We hope you had a fantastic Labour Weekend break and enjoyed the beautiful summer weather! It has been great to see our ākonga start the week being really excited about their preparations for Ag Day.
This term is full of exciting opportunities - Super 6 Sports, Ag Day preparation and competitions, School Athletics day, participation in New Zealand’s Healthiest School programme and our Conceptual Curriculum topic ‘The Canvas for Change’. This is a chance to explore how we can use the arts to convey a message.
Our rural inspired jars are coming along nicely - we are really impressed with the creativeness and thought that have gone into these to be ready for Ag Day on Saturday 27th October. We appreciate you supporting your tamaiti in completing their home tasks for this day. Please see attached details of both school and home tasks, and the general outline and expectations for the day.
Super 6 Sports are this Thursday. For those students who are participating please come to school in your sports uniform - remembering to bring your school hat, packed lunch and a large bottle of water - good luck for the day! A further ‘final reminder’ notice will be sent home to participants on Wednesday about the tournament.
School Athletics will take place in Week 4. We are continuing to practise our athletics on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please ensure you have correct clothing and footwear. Please find attached information and a parent help letter. We really appreciate those that can spare some time to support our tamariki on the day.
Homework for this week will also be preparing home tasks for Ag Day - a great opportunity to share in your child’s creative endeavours - we look forward to seeing what they come up with!
Chapter Chat activities, basic facts and spelling words - all of which are on our Kahurangi blog if students require extra homework opportunities.
Ngā Mihi, Kahurangi Pouako
Sunday 21 October 2018
Ag Day School Task - Rural Inspired Jar
A reminder that we will be creating our rural inspired jars at school tomorrow. Please make sure that you bring the materials you will need to complete your jars.
Thursday 18 October 2018
Monday 15 October 2018
Sunday 14 October 2018
Rātaka ō te wiki - Wiki Tahi
Kia Ora whānau rāua tamariki,
Welcome back to the final term of 2018! It was great to see our ākonga come back today and jump straight back into the learning (after a bit of a share about holiday highlights!)
This term will be full of exciting opportunities - Super 6 Sports, Ag Dag preparation and competitions, School Athletics day, participation in New Zealand’s Healthiest School programme and our Conceptual Curriculum topic ‘The Canvas for Change’. This is a chance to explore how we can use the arts to convey a message.
We will be carrying out the planning stage of our Ag Day School task this week, and creating our masterpieces next week ready for Ag Day on Saturday 27th October. Please see attached below details of both school and home tasks. We appreciate you supporting your tamaiti in completing their home tasks for this day.
School Athletics will take place in Week 4. Please find attached a information and parent help letter. We really appreciate those that can spare some time to support our tamariki on the day.
The Kahurangi Term Newsletter for all the important upcoming events and information on our POD programme is on our blog under the 'Kahurangi Pānui - Newletters' tab.
Homework for the next two weeks will be preparing home tasks for Ag Day - a great opportunity to share in your child’s creative endeavours - we look forward to seeing what they come up with!
Ngā Mihi, Kahurangi Pouako
Welcome back to the final term of 2018! It was great to see our ākonga come back today and jump straight back into the learning (after a bit of a share about holiday highlights!)
This term will be full of exciting opportunities - Super 6 Sports, Ag Dag preparation and competitions, School Athletics day, participation in New Zealand’s Healthiest School programme and our Conceptual Curriculum topic ‘The Canvas for Change’. This is a chance to explore how we can use the arts to convey a message.
We will be carrying out the planning stage of our Ag Day School task this week, and creating our masterpieces next week ready for Ag Day on Saturday 27th October. Please see attached below details of both school and home tasks. We appreciate you supporting your tamaiti in completing their home tasks for this day.
School Athletics will take place in Week 4. Please find attached a information and parent help letter. We really appreciate those that can spare some time to support our tamariki on the day.
The Kahurangi Term Newsletter for all the important upcoming events and information on our POD programme is on our blog under the 'Kahurangi Pānui - Newletters' tab.
Homework for the next two weeks will be preparing home tasks for Ag Day - a great opportunity to share in your child’s creative endeavours - we look forward to seeing what they come up with!
Ngā Mihi, Kahurangi Pouako
Super 6 Sport Trials - TOMORROW
Super 6 Sport Trials (Year 5 and 6)
We will be holding trials for all sports tomorrow. Sports include Football, Rugby, Netball and Basketball.
The Super 6 Sports event will be held on Thursday 25th October in Pahiatua. This event is open to Year 5 and 6 students. Further information about this event will come home when teams are finalised.
Any student wishing to participate in these trials will need to ensure that they have all the appropriate gear e.g. mouth guards, boots, shin pads and trainers.
We will be holding trials for all sports tomorrow. Sports include Football, Rugby, Netball and Basketball.
The Super 6 Sports event will be held on Thursday 25th October in Pahiatua. This event is open to Year 5 and 6 students. Further information about this event will come home when teams are finalised.
Any student wishing to participate in these trials will need to ensure that they have all the appropriate gear e.g. mouth guards, boots, shin pads and trainers.
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