Issue 4 – 13 March 2019

PRINCIPAL

The Place is Humming…

This last week or so we’ve begun to feel that learning has really kicked in for our children. Programmes are

up and running, people are settled once more and I can see lightbulbs going on all over the place for our

young learners. It’s a gratifying sight - after all, this is our core business and we expect ourselves to do

well. As I said to a group of visitors from Auckland yesterday who were marvelling (as many do) at our

setting and resources, “we have so much going for us at Wakefield School we have no excuse for doing

anything less than excellent education.”

That doesn’t mean we don’t stop trying to improve. For that we need your help: read on…

Community Survey out Tomorrow…

Every two years the board of trustees surveys the community to find out what’s up, what’s down, how you

feel about it and your ideas for improvement. It’s crucial information for the board and staff. So when you

receive your paper copy of the community survey tomorrow don’t waste a moment - fill it in, return it to

school, pick up your lucky number and pat yourself on the back for doing a good thing for your child’s

learning.

Be in to win!!!!!!!!

Every completed survey goes into the draw for three great prizes

One Four Square grocery voucher worth $100

Two Four Square grocery vouchers worth $50

The closing date for returning surveys is Friday 5 April.

Learning Conferences…

Big ups to you if you were one of the 85% of families that attended the learning conferences on Monday

and Tuesday - you’ve done something absolutely vital for your child’s education.

If you did not attend a learning conference, fix the problem now - contact your child’s teacher

and make a time to meet. I can’t stress how important it is to attend this meeting, it can be the

difference between success and failure for your child. So do it, or risk a phone call from a

grumpy principal!!

Teacher and Principal Paid Union Meetings…

Next week primary teachers and principals around the country who are NZEI Te Riu Roa members are

heading to meetings to vote on whether to accept or reject the latest collective agreement offers from the

government. They will also be voting on whether to take strike action should the offers be rejected.

Our staff will attend meetings on Wednesday 20 March and Friday 22 March. School will remain open as

normal during these times.

The meetings are a crucial part of the ‘Kua Tae Te Wā - It’s Time’ campaign. They’re an opportunity for

teachers and principals to come together to discuss the offer and decide next steps.

The government’s latest offers are only minimally different from what was offered (and rejected) last year.

This is because the government has refused to increase the amount of money available.

Already, many schools are having to make sacrifices because of the difficulty in recruiting teachers and

relievers, and we must take bold steps to turn this around.

We really appreciate your continued support. If these offers are rejected, it is the voices of parents and the

wider public that will be key to forcing the government to listen as we continue our campaign to ensure

every child gets the best possible education.

For more information, please go to http://campaigns.nzei.org.nz/time/ or talk with your child’s teacher.

Have a beaut week,

Peter Verstappen

FROM THE OFFICE

School Photos

We are having school photos on the 19th of March. Students with pre-school siblings can have their

photos taken in the morning from 8:45. Students with Wakefield School siblings can have a photo taken at

lunchtime from 12:30pm. Please let the office know if you wish this to happen.

Kindo Payments

Quick, time is running out. Make sure you have registered for Kindo online payments to ensure you receive

your $50.00 refund through your child’s school account. Please see information on how to register below.

School payments online Our Kindo online School shop is our preferred method of payment for your child’s school expenses, and we encourage you to set up your family account today. It’s easy, convenient, open 24/7 and available on our school website.

New Users Creating an account is easy! Scan the QR code or visit our school website – and select the new users option to register. All you need is the email address the school has on file for you. You only need to register once, then its simply a matter of logging in with your email address and

password.

Existing users Already have an Ezlunch of Kindo account? Simply login at www.mykindo.co.nz with your email and password and click on the ‘Fees and Donation’ service to link your students to our school records and view your family account.

Payment There are a number of ways you can choose to top-up your account, and this can be done either at the checkout, or by selecting the ‘top up account’ option.

http://www.mykindo.co.nz/

Internet Banking No fees. Allow 1 day for processing. POLi No fees. Instant transfer. **RECOMMENDED** Credit/Debit Card 50-cent charge + 2.5% fee. Instant transfer. Visa / MasterCard / American Express / China UnionPay available.

Shopping From your personalised account, you can choose to pay the full amount by clicking ‘+’ next to the item or make a part payment, by changing the amount before clicking the ‘+’.

For an optional item, click on your child’s

initial next to the item to add it to your cart. Once you have finished adding items to your cart you can select

Then simply click at the checkout and you’re done! Your order will automatically go through to the school, and you will receive an email receipt confirming your payment or top-up!

Need assistance? Call the Kindo helpdesk on free phone 0508 4 KINDO (0508 454 636).

SAVE TIME - PAY ONLINE

SPORTS

Wakefield School Swimming Sports Results 2019 25m

Freestyle Girls Yr 4 &

Under Boys Yr 4 &

Under Girls Yr 5 Boys Yr 5 Girls Yr 6 Boys Yr 6

1st

Isla Amosa

22.31

Kick Sohl

27.34

Carly Scott

21.44

Lucas Bell

18.14

Giorgia

Doblanovic

18.62

Fletcher

Matthews

17.87

2nd Brooke McDonald

Harley

Heyward

Mika Elley Jack Kidson Hannah

Granger

Jacob Horner

3rd

Lani Douglas-

Solly

Taylor Austin Jinty Baldwin Jarrin

Pickering

Maddison

Wray

Conrad

Boustridge

50m

Freestyle Girls Open Boys Open

75m

Medley Girls Open Boys Open

1st Zoe Lovegrove

40.00

Ruben Ketel

40.27

1st Morgan Wells 1.27.22

Ruben Ketel

1.23.15

2nd Morgan Wells Regan Thomson

2nd Zoe Lovegrove Lucas Bell

3rd Ruby Gibbs Caleb Shallcrass

3rd Giorgia Doblanovic

Fletcher

Matthews

25m

Back Girls Yr 4 &

Under Boys Yr 4 &

Under Girls Yr 5 Boys Yr 5 Girls Yr6 Boys Yr6

1st Isla Amosa 27.13

Taylor Austin

32.08

Morgan Wells

24.40

Lucas bell

22.27

Zoe

Lovegrove

24.34

Ruben ketel

23.30

2nd

Olivia West Harley

Hayward

Carly Scott Cooper

Olaman

Maddison

Wray

Fletcher

matthews

3rd

Kobie Kindly Jinty Baldwin Jude Malham Jade Elvines Tommy

McFarlane

25m Breast

Girls Yr 4 &

Under Boys Yr 4 &

Under Girls yr 5 Boys Yr 5 Girls Yr 6 Boys Yr 6

1st Isla Amosa 39.08

Ruby Gibbs

27.95

Dylan Bell

30.39

Ursula Oakes Ruben Ketel

27.06

2nd Chloe Redpath

Morgan Wells Lucas Bell Maddison

Wray

Fletcher

Matthews

3rd Phoebe Chillingworth

Regan

Thomson

Giorgia

Doblanovic

Tommy

McFarlane

Relays Yr 4 Yr 5 Yr 6

1st Girls Girls Girls

2nd Boys Boys Boys

Cluster Swimming Sports Results 2019 25m

Freestyle Girls Yr 4 &

Under Boys Yr 4 &

under Girls Yr 5 Boys Yr 5 Girls Yr 6 Boys Yr 6

1st

Emma Stuart B

20.88

Viliani Holani B

24.53

Kenzie Biggs H

20.69

Lucas Bell W

18.27

Giorgia Doblanovic W

19.39

Fletcher Matthews W

19.27

2nd Hazel Hunt B Kick Sohl W

Shawna Hahn B Charlie Bright A Maddison Wray

W

Lachlan Hunt B

3rd

Isla Amosa W Jacob Heath B Carly Scott W Cooper Holland B Hannah Granger

W

Will Bay R

50m Freestyle Girls Open Boys Open

75m

Medley Girls Open Boys Open

1st Brianna McKay B 39.56

Ruben Ketel W

39.69

1st Brianna McKay B 1.21.53

Ruben Ketel W

1.21.26

2nd Zoe Lovegrove W

Drew Baigent B

2nd Zoe Lovegrove W Lucas Bell W

3rd Morgan Wells W Regan Thomson W 3. Morgan Wells W Fletcher Matthews W

25m Back Girls Yr 4 & Under Boys Yr 4 & Under Girls Yr 5 Boys Yr 5 Girls Yr6 Boys Yr6 1st Emma Stuart B

26.34

Artie Selwyn R

26.66

Morgan Wells W

23.94

Lucas Bell W

22.97

Brianna McKay B

22.93

Ruben Ketel

W

22.94

2nd

Hazel Hunt B Harley Hayward W Carly Scott

W

Kurtis Milne A Samara Bright

A

Tommy McFarlane W

3rd

Isla Amosa W Ryder Taylor B Kenzie Biggs H Jude Malham W

Zoe Lovegrove W

Roy Inwood

B

Thank you to all the parents who supported our swimmers at the school and cluster events over the last week. We have had some awesome results.

Unfortunately the Regional Swimming Sports have been cancelled as the

ASB centre is retiling the lane pool.

Although the Wakefield and School Community pool doesn’t close till

Sunday 24th March our school swimming programme will be wound down.

CELEBRATE SCIENCE MORNING

A big thank you to all the parents who helped with the Wakefield School Celebrate Science morning. The

children were buzzing and the activities sparked lots of interesting science discussion.

STU DUVALL

Thanks to the PTA for supporting Stu Duval's visit. The whole school greatly enjoyed his storytelling and

cartoon tips.

SIR JOHN KIRWAN

Sir John Kirwan is in town next week and he is going to be providing some advice to those affected by the

recent fires and drought. Both of these events are difficult enough by themselves. The combined effects of fire and drought in parts

of our region are having significant effects on our community. Thanks to the generosity of Westpac who are funding JK’s visit, people can take some time out of their

day during lunch time to come and listen and get some ‘tools for the toolbox’. JK will discuss how to spot the signs of stress in yourself, family, friends or colleagues who may be feeling

under pressure from the events. JK will give advice on such topics as: opening up lines of communication

Thank you to all the parents who supported our swimmers at the

school and cluster events over the last week.

We have had some awesome results.

Unfortunately the Regional Swimming Sports have been cancelled as

the ASB centre is retiling the lane pool.

Although the Wakefield and School Community pool doesn’t close till

Sunday 24th March our school swimming programme will be wound

down

with others, how to personally manage stressful feelings and situations, where to turn for help and how to

become more resilient. It’s a great opportunity to spend a Friday lunchtime listening to this engaging speaker. Local businesses

might want to bring your team, workmates or family could get together and come down. Light nibbles

and refreshments will be provided. We don’t get these opportunities for free advice of this calibre very often – you don’t want to miss it! 12.30-1.30 at the Hope Community Church, Ranzau Road, Hope. Cost: free!

https://tasman.govt.nz/my-community/events/featured/lunchtime-chat-with-sir-john-kirwan/

https://tasman.govt.nz/my-community/events/featured/lunchtime-chat-with-sir-john-kirwan/

IMPORTANT DATES

WANDERERS RUGBY CLUB

Wanderers Rugby Club would like to invite everyone interested in playing rugby this year to register for the

2019. Season. Under 6 and 7 are rippa rugby, with under 8 and up playing tackle.

If your child is interested in playing this year, please use the link provided to register:

https://www.sporty.co.nz/wanderersrugbyjnr/

if you are interested in helping in a coaching or administrator role as well, please use this link to sign up:

https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/82224

Also this year, we are organising socks and shorts at a discount rate through the club. A google form has

been designed for you to fill in with your orders. orders for new socks and shorts will close on the 29th of

March. Follow this link to order your shorts and socks:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe501T0103sn7jEj4wi7jCDodBhkVyiOrUXAHNvew7fqAI34A/vie

wform

Our club open night this season for player registration, trying on socks and shorts, and trading boots is on

Friday the 22nd of March from 5pm at Wanderers Rugby Club. There will be games and fun for all who

come down. We look forward to seeing you there!

13th March Matai Syndicate Road Safety Demo – 10:30 – 12:30pm

14th March Tui Team Museum Visit – 9:00 – 1:30pm

19th March School Photos

20-22nd March Karearea Bridge Valley Camp

24th March Swimming Pool Closing

27th March BOT Meeting – 5:30pm

27th March Junior Kiwi Sports – Wakefield School 9:00 – 12:30pm

5th April School Disco – 6pm – 7:30pm

12th April End of Term 1

29th April Start of Term 2

https://www.sporty.co.nz/wanderersrugbyjnr/https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/82224https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe501T0103sn7jEj4wi7jCDodBhkVyiOrUXAHNvew7fqAI34A/viewformhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe501T0103sn7jEj4wi7jCDodBhkVyiOrUXAHNvew7fqAI34A/viewform

NETSAFE EVENT

Parents and Whānau

Free Netsafe Event Monday 18th March

7.00 - 8.00 pm Annesbrook Church

40 Saxton Road

Powerful Partnerships – working together to support

young people as they navigate the online world.

Online safety for parents and whānau is more important

than ever. As young people begin to spend more time

online, it’s important that parents start to teach them

how to stay safe. So, how do you get started? This

session will look at how parents and whānau can

support and enable children and young people to

navigate online opportunities, challenges and

complexities.

Learn more about Netsafe before the sessions by visting www.netsafe.org.nz or following

us on Twitter or Facebook @NetsafeNZ.

If you have questions about the event please get in touch by emailing

education@netsafe.org.nz

Register Here

https://www.waimeacol.org/connectweek

NELSON SUBURBS FOOTBALL CLUB SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM – APRIL 2019

We will be running yet another one of our fabulous school holiday programs during the school holidays. Our holiday programs are very popular so be sure to get in early and register. Details are as follows:

Ages: 6 - 14 yrs, boys and girls Date: Tuesday 23rd, Wednesday 24th & Friday 26th April 2019 Time: 9am - 12pm Venue: Saxton Field Price: $20 per day Head Coach: Ryan Stewart (Skippy)

Please note there is a break for ANZAC Day (Thursday 25th April). Please email Sandy at sandy@nelsonsuburbs.co.nz to REGISTER. Please include player’s name, what days they wish to attend, date of birth and a contact mobile phone number. Payment can be made directly into our bank account - Nelson Suburbs FC, Westpac, Nelson - 030703 0354112-02. Payment is preferred before the holiday program. Registration is not confirmed until payment is made. For further information please contact Sandy at her above email address.

www.nelsonsuburbs.co.nz

mailto:sandy@nelsonsuburbs.co.nzhttp://www.nelsonsuburbs.co.nz/