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NEWSLETTER 12/18
OCTOBER 2018
Kia ora, Talofa, Kia orana,
Greetings Parents, Grandparents and Caregivers,
I hope that the new term finds you all well.
In preparation for planning our 2019 classroom and team structures we would appreciate
knowing whether you are planning to leave the school at the end of the year. If you are
planning to leave (except for Year 6 students) could you please email Kathy or Jo in the
school office, email to [email protected] . This information is very important as a
small number of students can have a significant impact on our planning and structures.
Thank you to the families who have already informed the office, your quick response is
appreciated.
We hope to be able to announce the confirmed 2019 team structures and staffing
allocations, through a school newsletter in weeks 4 or 5 of this term. Following this, the
process for allocating students to their 2019 classes and teams will commence. This will
take into consideration a large number of variables including academic needs, social
needs and teacher strengths. The process is one that teachers devote a large amount of
time to in order to ensure the best possible structure for all students within available
resources.
If there are any specific requests or information you would like staff to take into
consideration when making the 2019 allocations please wait until after the week 4 or 5
school newsletter when teams and staff allocations are announced. If you are making
special requests or providing information to be considered, please address them to myself
in written form and deliver them to the school office marked ‘Confidential’. When the lists
are finalised they will be communicated and/or displayed accordingly. Towards the end
of the term students will have the opportunity to come together in their 2019 class and
spend some time with their 2019 classroom teacher and class mates.
Please note:
1. Staff allocations for 2019 have not yet been made but will be communicated as
soon as they have been. Students will not be confirmed into classrooms until staff
have been allocated to their 2019 classroom and this has been communicated
to parents and caregivers.
2. Requests will be considered in making the final allocations, however no
guarantee is given that requests will be met.
Staffing changes for 2019 The end of the year will see a number of staffing changes including the following:
Amy Bos has been granted a year’s leave by the Board of Trustees to undertake
some overseas volunteer teaching work.
Kayle Riley’s fixed term position comes to an end and he will be taking up another
fixed term position at Newlands Primary School.
Toby Gallagher and his partner will be returning to the UK.
Zoe Thornton is again going to teach overseas. This time in China. Her time there will
add to a growing and impressive work history which includes Australia, New
Zealand and the United Arab Emirates.
Elaine Cooper has been appointed permanently at her local school in Kilbirnie
which will see her save considerable travel time and regain much valued family
time.
All have made wonderful contributions to this year’s school programmes and we wish
them all the very best for the year ahead.
New staff appointed to 2019 include:
Donna Curran-Green in a fixed term position. Donna is well known to many having
worked with our year 6 students for the past two terms. Donna will be sharing a class
with Emily Osborn.
Barry Clarke in a fixed term position allowing us to keep Erica Leggett out of a full
classroom teaching position. Barry has many years’ experience working with senior
students and most recently held a permanent senior position at Raroa Intermediate
School.
Grace Esquilant appointed as permanent. Grace is an outstanding beginning
teacher with a wonderful career ahead. Her drive, commitment, attention to
details and gentle nature will be a wonderful addition to our staff.
Michael Joseph appointed as permanent. Michael has 15 years teaching
experience and has held a range of capacities including classroom teacher and
Assistant Principal.
Laura Bell appointed as permanent. Laura comes from teaching in an open
learning environment and subsequently has valuable experiences and expertise to
contribute to our school teaching practices.
Any further staffing changes or appointments will be communicated in future newsletters.
WHAT’S COMING UP IN SPORTS FOR TERM 4?
In weeks 2-7 all classes will be taking part in swimming lessons at Keith Spry Pool in
Johnsonville.
On the 31st October next term is the West Park School Year 4-6 Athletics Day. Those
who qualify, will then be invited to compete at the Northern Zone Athletics Day on
Monday 5th November at Newtown Park.
Please remember if you ever have any queries in regards to sports, you can get in touch
with Amy or Zoe. [email protected] or [email protected]
OUR PLAYGROUND NEEDS A WELDER
A couple of spots on our junior playground look like they will soon be needing a small
amount of re-welding, if you are able to help with this please contact Jo in the office on
St Brigid's Kapa Haka Festival / ArtSplash and DanceSplash 2018: It was wonderful to see so many of our students towards the end of last term performing
at Onslow College as part of the St Brigid's Kapa Haka Festival, and at the Michael Folwer
Centre as part of this year’s ArtSplash and DanceSplash event. The students and staff
who have given up many hours to support or for rehearsals all did our school proud.
ONE OF OUR SCHOOL VALUES
GLOBAL AWARENESS Why is environmental awareness important?
In an increasingly interconnected world, it is more and more necessary to
communicate openness to different cultures. Being aware globally means, in fact, to be
very flexible creating a set of values that lead to the understanding of different cultures.
According to research, teaching children about diversity in many areas allows them not
only to understand better those who are different, but they will be more likely to work with
the heterogeneity making the world a better place.
6 Tips for raising a global child
1. Provide a solid grounding in your home culture.
2. Make learning a second language a priority.
3. Take advantage of the vast resources at your local library to bring the world into
your home.
4. Have fun with global food, music, books, art, museum exhibits and friends.
5. Host an exchange student in your home.
6. Travel with your children as a fun yet educational way to broaden their minds.
STUDENT VOICE Name: Tanishka Team: Kahikatea
What are the two best things about West Park School?
“The teachers and your classmates.”
How could we improve our school?
“have a better area for the year 5 and 6 kids to have lunch in.”
What do you do to make our school a better place for everyone?
“I help students who need help in class or who need help in the playground.”
What do you want to be when you grow up?
“I’d like to be a doctor.”
If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
“I’d like to be able to mind read so that I knew what everyone is thinking.”
What are the two best things about being you?
“My friends and my family.”
What is the hardest thing about being a child?
“You don’t get to make decisions. Parents or teachers tell you what to do.”
Name: Michael Team: Kahikatea
What are the two best things about West Park School?
“You can create stuff and learning maths.”
How could we improve our school?
“We could help people with their maths if they needed help.”
What do you do to make our school a better place for everyone?
“Sometimes I see people sitting by themselves and I help them find a friend.”
What do you want to be when you grow up?
“I want to be a postman.”
If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
“I would like to be really fast so that I can get to school quickly.”
What are the two best things about being you?
“I’m good at sports and at crafting things.”
What is the hardest thing about being a child?
“the hardest thing is being by yourself.”
Name: Deegan Team: Rimu
What are the two best things about West Park School?
“The big play areas and all my friends.”
How could we improve our school?
“Have a BMX track.”
What do you do to make our school a better place for everyone?
“I clean up rubbish.”
What do you want to be when you grow up?
“A famous BMX biker.”
If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
“Super speed so that no one can catch up to me in races.”
What are the two best things about being you?
“That I love sport and that I love school.”
What is the hardest thing about being a child?
“That you have to go to school.”
Name: Hannah Team: Matai
What are the two best things about West Park School?
“Reading and spending time with my friends.”
How could we improve our school?
“We could have a trampoline park.”
What do you do to make our school a better place for everyone?
“I help people.”
What do you want to be when you grow up?
“An archeologist so that I can discover new things.”
If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
“Invisibility because I could play pranks.”
What are the two best things about being you?
“I get to read whenever I like and I get to travel to places often.”
What is the hardest thing about being a child?
“Sometimes you can’t get to do things you want to do.”
Name: Billy Team: Miro
What are the two best things about West Park School?
“Lunchtime and morning tea.”
How could we improve our school?
“Make a new playground.”
What do you do to make our school a better place for everyone?
“I sometimes help people.”
What do you want to be when you grow up?
“A scientist.”
If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
“I want to be like the Flash because I could run on water.”
What are the two best things about being you?
“My haircut and my aunty.”
What is the hardest thing about being a child?
“Doing maths and doing jobs.”
Name: Finn Team: Totara
What are the two best things about West Park School?
“Morning tea and lunchtime.”
How could we improve our school?
“By making the school more exciting by having more playgrounds.”
What do you do to make our school a better place for everyone?
“I help other people.”
What do you want to be when you grow up?
“I haven’t decided just yet. It’s a bit tricky to decide.”
If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
“I would be the strongest person in the world so that if someone was stuck under
something really heavy, I would lift it off them and save their lives.”
What are the two best things about being you?
“I can do up my shoe laces and I think I have an awesome family.”
What is the hardest thing about being a child?
“That I will never know something perfectly.”
Great Writing Charlotte! Seven years old Charlotte in room 7 popped in to share a lovely piece of writing she
had worked on earlier in the week. Her story showed imagination and a lovely
use of language.
TERM 4 SUNHATS A reminder that sunhats are compulsory during term 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.
PLEASE HELP During the past few weeks we have had several incidents before and after school involving parents
and caregivers parking across nearby driveways, on broken yellow lines, or trying to force themselves
through the cones at school entrance during the drop off and pick up times. Just as disappointing
has been the appalling language and behavior that volunteer parents and teachers have had to
put up with when they have approached drivers to remind them of the rules or in asking them to
move on. We ask that everyone please follow the road rules to help us keep everyone safe. Abusive
or intimidating behaviour will in future be reported to the local police.
NEW STUDENTS
Since our last newsletter we have welcomed the following students to:
Room 10: John and Wynand
Room 16: Makayla
Room 19: Jasmine, Kirana, Mila, Milan, Dylan, Jacob, Filipe, Charles, Emily, Malachi, Patrick and
Luhann
A warm welcome to you and your families.
Have a lovely coming weekend.
Luis Echegaray
Principal
‘The best teachers are those that show you where to
look but don’t tell you what to see.’
Momcaster.com
UPCOMING EVENTS Tuesday, 30 October - Year 5 Road Patrol training
Wednesday, 31 October - Athletics Day (Years 4 to 6)
Monday, 5 November - Northern Zone Athletics at Newtown Park
Monday, 12 November - BoT meeting at 6pm in Room 15
Friday, 16 November - Teachers Strike Day (further information to follow)
Thursday, 22 November - NZ Playhouse performance
Tuesday, 27 November - Interzone Athletics at Newtown Park
Friday, 7 December - Thank you to parents morning tea (11.00am)
Monday, 10 December - Year 5/6 end of year reports go live on SeeSaw
Tue 11 – Fri 14, December - Year 5/6 camp to El Rancho
Tuesday, 11 December - Team Totara end of year picnic outside Room 1
Friday, 14 December - New parents morning tea at 10am
- Year 1-4 end of year reports go live on SeeSaw
Monday, 17 December - BoT meeting at 6pm in Room 15
Tuesday, 18 December - Year 6 Graduation evening
Thursday, 20 December - Last day of term 4. School closes at 12.45pm.
TERM 4 SWIMMING PROGRAMME SCHEDULE Tue 23 Oct. – Fri 2 Nov. - Team Totara
Mon 5 – Fri 16 Nov. - Team Kahikatea
Mon 19 – Fri 30 Nov. - Teams Matai and Rimu
West Park School Board of Trustees approved 2019 terms dates are as follows:
Term 1 Monday 4 Feb – Friday 12 April
Term 2 Monday 29 April – Friday 5 July
Term 3 Monday 22 July – Friday 27 Sept
Term 4 Monday 14 Oct – Wednesday 18 Dec
SCHOOL NOTICES
KELLY SPORTS TERM 4 Kelly Sports will be back in Term 4 with their fun and exciting classes. Kelly Sports encourages children to have fun, build confidence and to give sport a go. We believe that sport and physical activity has so much to offer young people; it improves fitness, develops communication skills, team work and gives them a place to channel their energy. Summer Fun in the Sun! (Yrs 1-4) – Tuesdays 3.05pm-4.05pm. Come and try Athletics, Touch Rugby, Tball and Ultimate Frisbee. 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 Sports Summer Series Football & Netball – there are still some spots available! Get your friends together and enter a team in our popular 5-a-side Football or Netball Summer Series Leagues. Played on Friday afternoons at Ian Galloway Park (Football) and Samuel Marsden and Vic Uni in Karori (Netball) beginning 26 October 2018. A great way to maintain and improve your skills over the summer months. For full details and to enrol into our programmes visit www.getyourgameon.co.nz/kellysports email [email protected] or call 04 972 7201.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Kula Kids Yoga classes After school classes for Term 4 in Newlands, Lower Hutt and
Eastbourne 23 October through 10 December. Find timetables at http://kula-yoga.co.nz
Khandallah School is holding the Kid’s Kaukau Challenge on Sunday 18 November. The
event is open to children aged 5-13 and registrations cost $15 for the first child in a family and $10
for each additional child. More information is available on the Khandallah School website
here: http://khandallah.school.nz/
OLYMPIC JUNIOR ATHLETICS - GRENADA NORTH. Registration is now open for the summer
season. Club night, Mondays 5.30-6.45pm for children 3-6 years old and 7-14 years, starting Nov
5. For full details visit www.olympicjuniors.nz.
Bigair Gymsports Tawa - Gymnastics, Trampolining, Tumbling, Parkour and Cheerleading! Call
232 3508 or email [email protected]
Scouts NZ
Johnsonville Scouts welcome children Age 6-10 for join Keas (6-8) and Cubs (8-10) sections.
Please contact the Group Leader Johann Weich via email [email protected]. Scout hall is
located at 30 Ironside road: Keas (ages 6-8) Thursday; Cubs (ages 8-10 1/2 ) Monday / Tuesday.
Encore! School of Music is a vibrant music school offering fun and fantastic lessons for all ages in Johnsonville, Churton Park and Mt Victoria. We are currently recruiting for the following roles. Equipments Assistant: If you're trustworthy, fit & healthy and have access to a car, this part-time role might be just right for you! We are looking for an Equipments Assistant to help set up and pack down for music classes on Saturdays at Churton Park. 6.5 hours fortnightly. $20 per hour + mileage. Operations Assistant: We’re looking for an Operations Assistant to help set up and pack down for music classes, ensure operations run smoothly, help with reception work and administration. If you're friendly, organised, trustworthy, and fit, we would love to hear from you. Access to car required. 10-11 hours weekly. $20 per hour + mileage. For more info and application guidelines on these roles: http://www.encoreschoolofmusic.co.nz/work-opportunities.html
PLEASE NOTE: We generally advertise in Community Notices activities that are local
and child oriented. We cannot however guarantee the quality of these activities.
