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NEWSLETTER 01/18
08 February 2018
Kia ora, Talofa, Kia orana,
Greetings Parents, Grandparents and Caregivers,
A warm welcome to the start of 2018, especially to the year 1 students and
other students and their families who are new to West Park School . I hope
everyone had an enjoyable break.
Many will have noticed the cordoned off area nearby Room 6 and the Junior
playground. Over the coming weeks we will see a new playground with safety
matting installed. The project has been made possible using last year’s
WestFest funds and various other donations. The old bars based playground
has been removed and is now looking for a new home. If you are interested in
the old playground, please contact me through the school office.
To start the year we are holding parent/ teacher evenings next week on
Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 February for all students. On each day ten minute
time slots are able to be booked between 3.30 pm - 5.40 pm and from 6.00 pm - 7.00
pm. The meeting will serve two main purposes.
1. The first is to provide the teacher and parent/ caregiver with the opportunity to
meet and establish lines of communication.
2. The second very important purpose is to provide you with the opportunity to tell
your child’s teacher about your child. As parents you have a unique and
valuable insight into your child that when shared with a teacher can be used to
support and enhance the way your child’s teacher works with him or her.
To book an interview with your child’s teacher/s please visit www.schoolinterviews.co.nz.
The event code is vq5hr.
You will be guided through three simple steps and, a few moments later, you will get an
email confirming your interview time(s).
If you do not have access to a computer to make your bookings, or have any problems,
please contact either Kathy or Jo in the school office and they can sort this out for you -
478 7074 or [email protected].
EDUCATION REVIEW OFFICE VISIT (ERO) During the first week of Term two we will be having an Education Review Office
review. We are looking forward to the review and its feedback to help us continue
our constant efforts towards improving systems, practices, opportunities and results
for our students and community.
SCHOOL DONATIONS For several years now there has been no change to the suggested school
donations. The 2018 donation being requested is as follows.
IF PAID IN FULL BY 29 MARCH 2018: IF PAID EACH TERM:
One child $195 One child $55 ($220 for the year)
Two children $390 Two children $110 ($440 for the year)
Three children $585 Three children $165 ($660 for the year) ̀
WEST PARK SCHOOL LIBRARY
We are delighted to be able to once again have our school library resources for students
to be able to borrow. Very soon we will begin to timetable regular class visits to the library,
which is still located in the staffroom, as part of our weekly class programmes. So that we
can begin class visits to the library, we need your help! If you are able to volunteer any
time during the day to help with returning and issuing books for classes when they go to
the library, we would really appreciate it. Please let Philippa Matla know via email
([email protected]) or in person. Thank you in advance for your invaluable
help with this.
Homework/ Home Learning Guidelines and Procedures
Homework/ Home Learning is an opportunity to build partnership between school,
home and the child. It is also a means of reinforcing learning covered at school.
These guidelines provide direction and guidance to staff and a framework for
discussions with parents about setting homework and expectations.
At West Park School we ensure:
1. Each team/class provides parents/caregivers with an outline of homework
expectations at the beginning of each term.
2. Homework is relevant to the individual pupil's needs.
3. Homework provides opportunities to develop positive habits and attitudes to learning.
Research shows that homework that engages parents in assisting their children with learning
has an enormous positive impact on student outcomes.
4. Homework activities should relate to learning that is currently being undertaken in the
class or be maintenance of work covered in recent months.
5. Homework activities and assessments don’t discriminate against pupils who may not
have access to specialised resources at home e.g. computers, broadband, etc. If a
child requires but has no online access at home the classroom teacher can arrange
additional computer time for your child 2-3 times a week before school from 8.30am.
6. Homework is clearly described through written or oral instructions so that pupils and
parents/caregivers understand exactly what is involved. Students are encouraged to
seek further advice or guidance if clarification is needed, well before homework is
due.
7. That parents/caregivers are aware that they have the right to have their child
excused from homework. That right is at all times respected. If parents/caregivers
exercise this right, their child may not make the learning gains expected when homework
is being used to practice and reinforce learning.
8. Homework is monitored regularly and evaluated by teachers. Homework tasks
include:
essential learning tasks i.e. reading, spelling words, maths and may if
appropriate also include:
completion of unfinished work.
research which is easily managed in the home situation.
gathering of resources and/or data for forthcoming units.
discussion of current events or class topic/theme.
9. There is a clear understanding between the teacher, child and parent of monitoring
procedures, which includes such details as: how homework is to be recorded; what
happens if homework isn’t done; and how it is to be followed up.
10. As a general rule, pupils are not spending more than half an hour on homework per day,
(Year 4 to Year 6). However, senior syndicate students could do up to an hour if that is how
they have chosen to organise their time. Homework time for Year 1 to Year 3 will vary
considerably but, as a rule, up to 20 minutes is the maximum students should be involved
in homework 3 to 4 times per week.
11. Parents are welcomed to contact teachers if they have any questions regarding their
child’s homework.’
OUR 2018 STAFF Principal - Luis Echegaray Deputy Principal - Erica Leggett Deputy Principal - Emily Osborn
TOTARA (Nicola Douthett – Team Leader)
Room 1: Year 1 - Nicola Douthett
Room 2: Year 1 – Paula McIvor
Room 3: Year 1 – Zoe Thornton
Room 18: Year 1 – Marzena Simpson (Starting in week 3)
MIRO (Erica Leggett – Team Leader)
Room 4: Year 2 – Helen Ayres
Room 5: Year 2 –Elaine Cooper
Room 6: Year 2 –Jess Flynn
MATAI (Amy Bos – Team Leader)
Room 7: Year 3 – Amy Bos
Room 8: Year 3 – Amanda Roche
Room 9: Year 3 – Rose Gammie
RIMU (Philippa Matla – Team Leader)
Room 10: Year 4 – Rebekah Ceelen
Room 16: Year 4 – Andrew Parkinson
Room 17: Year 4 – Philippa Matla
KAHIKATEA (Emily Osborn – Team Leader)
Room 11: Year 5/6 – Alisa Schilder
Room 12: Year 5 – Jade Poulter
Room 13: Year 5 – Jeremy Coenen
Room 14: Year 6 – Logan Mead
Room 15: Year 6 – Cherie Geddes & Emily Osborn
SENCO – Emily Osborn
Reading Recovery - Tania Bailey
Office Administrator - Joanna Ryan Office Administrator - Kathy Pickering Teacher Aides - Amy Iremonger - Helen Roscoe - Michelle Foden - Yen Khor - Asuka Milne - Leanne Jamieson - Libby Simblett - Amber Pickering - Rachel Drew
Additional staff that will be regularly working at school during various times of the term
covering a range of release types or programmes, include: Maree MacIver, Robyn
Rae and Sally Rowe.
SUNHATS/ SUNSCREEN
A reminder that sunhats are compulsory at West Park School during terms 1 and 4.
Children are expected to have a wide brimmed hat or a hat that provides cover
to the ears and neck. Please note that visors and caps are not acceptable forms
of sun protection. We would also like to encourage parents to consider providing
their child with SPF30+ sunscreen and long sleeve items as additional protection for
their skin.
CIVIL DEFENCE
Last year, we collected 1 can of tinned food from each child to hold in case
of a civil defense emergency. This year, we would like to donate last year’s
collection to a local food bank, and ask that each child bring in a new can
(eg. baked beans, fruit, spaghetti, etc.) to form a 2018 food supply in case of
a civil defense emergency. We ask that your child bring their can of tinned
food into school by the end of week 4 (2 March).
NEW STUDENTS
Since the start of the term we have welcomed an enormous number of new
students. Room 1: Remy, Eunsoo, Jay, Thomas, Deanna and Newton,
Room 2: Shouq
Room 3: Jay, Jayden and Maira Room 4: Rihanna and Yuri
Room 7: Analena
Room 9: Lennon
Room 10: Hermanus
Room 11: Theodore
Room 14: Paduanio
Room 15: Conan and Louwrens
Room 17: Janko
A warm welcome to you and your families. We hope that this is a great year for you all!
Lots of lovely faces greeted staff on day
one!
Have a great weekend.
Luis Echegaray
Principal
UPCOMING EVENTS Wednesday, 14 Feb - Parent/ Teacher evening (3.30-7.00pm)
Thursday, 15 Feb - Parent/ Teacher evening (3.30-7.00pm)
Friday, 16 Feb - Goodtime Music programme starts
Monday, 19 Feb - BoT meeting (6pm in the staffroom)
2018 TERM DATES Term 1 Wed 7 Feb – Fri 13 April (10 weeks)
Term 2 Mon 30 April – Fri 6 July (10 weeks)
Term 3 Mon 23 July – Fri 28 Sept (10 weeks)
Term 4 Mon 15 Oct – Thu 20 Dec (10 weeks)
SCHOOL NOTICES
SICKNESS… a reminder if your child is absent from school. Please ring in on 478-7074 each day your child is away from school and leave a clear message on our answerphone with your child’s name, room no. and reason for absence. Alternatively you can email us at [email protected] . This will save the office staff valuable time from having to ring parents as we need to ensure that your children are safe each day. Thank you.
SCHOOL LUNCHES – SUBWAY, JOHNSONVILLE … Remember, lunch orders need to be in by 10 00 am on Thursday morning for lunch on Friday. Please ensure correct money is in the Subway envelope for your order, no change will be given. Thank you.
ASB SCHOOL BANKING – The ASB Bank has established a school banking programme whereby students can deposit their money for school banking. Once your child is registered, they’ll receive a kid’s School Banking pack from ASB. This pack will include specially designed deposit envelopes for them to use to make their deposits through the Kashin drop box located in the reception area near the school office. And other items to encourage them into good savings behaviours. Our banking day is fortnightly on a Tuesday so please ensure your banking deposit envelopes are deposited in the drop box near the school office on a Tuesday morning. The first one being next Tuesday 13th February 2018. GOODTIME MUSIC ACADEMY MUSIC LESSONS are available at school with the Goodtime Music Academy 'Music Bus'. Students have the opportunity to learn the guitar, ukulele, drums, or keyboard for just $14.00 p/w. Lessons are weekly for 30mins and take place at school within school time. ENROL Today by going to goodtimemusicacademy.co.nz
COMMUNITY NOTICES
KELLY SPORTS TERM 1 2018 – Starting Tuesday 13th February 2018 Kelly Sports will be back in Term 1 with their fun and exciting classes. “Back to School Sports” (Yrs 1-4) – Tuesday’s 3:05-4:05pm - Come and try Football, Cricket, Turbo Touch and Dodgeball. Try 2 weeks each of these sports. We use games & drills to teach game sense and team play. It’s a great way to try new sports, learn new skills and improve ability. We use games & drills to teach game sense and team play. Learn the fundamental skills for all sports – throwing, running, jumping, striking, balance and many more – all while having a great time! For full details and to enrol into our programmes visit www.kellysports.co.nz email [email protected] or call 04 972 7201
KELLY CLUB WESTPARK – CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE! Our Before and After School Care Programme is focused around various activities including sports, cooking, art and craft as well as structured ‘free-time’ after a busy day at school. These activities are incorporated into themes each week that give children the opportunity to extend their learning outside of the school classroom. For full details and to enrol into our programmes visit www.kellyclub.co.nz email [email protected] or call 022 03501453
Easyswim Swim School Term One Lessons Term one lessons have started, however it’s not too late to book. Early Childhood from 3 months – 3 years, Pre School and School age lessons are all go. We have waiting lists on some levels, times and days but also the odd space here and there. Easyswim’s Splash Attack - a fun, non-contact water polo programme which involves learning and developing game sense plus passing & catching skills. Splash Attack is starting soon at the Plimmerton School pool on 14th February and Johnsonville School pool on 9th February. To book call on 2347946 email [email protected] or visit www.easyswim.co.nz for more information.
Drama Classes Our international curriculum will: Help explore Performance skills, creativity, Overcome shyness, Develop positive self esteem, Grow their imagination, Interact with adults, Make new friends Have lots of fun Fun after-school classes – 5 – 17 years Held in Khandallah, Tawa, Lower Hutt, Whitby To enrol please call or see our website.
0800 161 131 www.helenogradynz.co.nz BIGAIR GYMSPORTS TAWA If you have a child who loves doing handstands, cartwheels, walkovers, flips, or cheerleading, then they will love Bigair Gym! At Bigair Gymsports, kids love Gymnastics, Trampolining, Tumbling, Parkour, and Cheerleading! We have classes to support children of all levels and interests. As children learn new gym skills they will increase their flexibility, balance, coordination, strength, and fitness. The benefit for our children is that they learn extensive personal skills from Gym, which includes; increased self-confidence, self-reflection, listening skills, persistence, self-pride, and so much more! It is highly recommended that children start gymnastics from 3yrs, as it provides excellent preparation for starting school. Once children are at school, gym is beneficial as it replicates the fundamental learning processes which supports children’s learning at school, so the advantages and rewards are substantial. Did you know that Bigair Gym also offer Birthday Parties? To find out more, please call our Bigair Gym Tawa on 2323508 or email [email protected]
LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE THE FUN WAY? FUN French language classes 5 - 12 years olds Lots of fun activities, drama, music & games taught in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere! Language resources available to support parents at home. Free Trial Lesson Available After-school, lunchtime and pre-school French classes available throughout Wellington. Spanish classes planned in 2018 Contact: Annick on 021 462 042 or email [email protected] or visit www.lcfclubs.co.nz for more information.
The Tawa-Linden Junior Wrestling Club There is a registration evening next Monday (12th Feb) from 5.30-7pm at the wrestling gym. Olympic Style Wrestling builds strength, stamina and fitness and it is by far the greatest sport in the world for building confidence and self awareness. Wrestling is a sport not a street fight, we pride ourselves on operating in a controlled manner 2018 SEASON Learn Olympic Style Wrestling Male & Female Ages 6-14 Registration Mon 12th Feb 5.30-7pm At the Wrestling Club, cnr of Gee St and Findlay St, Tawa Contact Scott 021 918 810 for further info or come along and find out why we are…. NZ’s Biggest, Little Wrestling Club
Kula Kids Yoga Kids and Teen Yoga classes for Term 1 begin in February in 3 locations - Lower Hutt, Johnsonville, and
Eastbourne. Come to one of our ‘Taster’ classes and give it a go! Yoga is a form of movement that can be gentle or athletic and is non-competitive. It builds strength of body
and mind, balance and flexibility. The yoga teachings include principles of compassion for self and others,
discipline and self-study. Kula Kids Yoga classes are playful, imaginative and weave games, song, and story
into the practice of the poses. Yoga for older students fosters positive self-awareness and teaches tools to safely manage stress. Contact Jeanne of Kula Kids Yoga with questions or to book [email protected] facebook.com/KulaKidsYoga/ kulayoga.gettimely.com Leaping Lizards School of Dance LL Dance and LL Fitness Brand new Kids Tap classes in Johnsonville on Wednesday afternoons! It’s the perfect time to start as all
students will be new to Tap and will start their Tappity-Tap-Tap journey together We also have classes in Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Contemporary and for preschoolers held in Churton Park. Email [email protected] to sign up and get more info
Northern United Junior Hockey Club The Northern Suburbs’ home of hockey for school years 3-8 Yrs 3-6: 6-a-side; Yrs 7-8: 11-a-side 2018 Registrations (online) open 1 Feb 11-a-side trials: 3x 1.5-hour trials between 2-5 pm, Sun 11 March, Sat 17 March and Sun 25 March Pre-season training: Mon afternoon/evening, 19 Feb to 26 March Have a Go Hockey: 3x weekly no-obligation sessions for beginners all ages, 3-4 pm, Mon 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 March Official 2018 season runs from start of term 2 Info: www.nujhc.org.nz
PLEASE NOTE: We generally advertise in Community Notices activities that are local
and child oriented. We cannot however guarantee the quality of these activities.
