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Y7 & Y8 Girl's Soccer Team - Back in Term 2 our brilliant soccer girls qualified for the Auckland Interzone Tournament. This was held last week with some great soccer being played against many of Auckland's largest intermediate schools. Our team won 2 games out of the 5 they played in the round robin competition and placed 4th overall - a fantastic result. Many thanks to all the parents that transported and supported the team on the day.
Rippa Rugby Tournament - Our rugby players were in action at Rautawhiri Park last week gaining some great results in tough competition. We had beautiful weather which made for a lovely day. Thank you to the parents who supported and the coaches from Y7 & 8 who did an excellent job.
Y5/6 Tackle team - playing Rippa - won 1 and lost 2
Y5/6 Girls - won 1, lost 2
Y5/6 Boys - won 2
Y3/4 - won 3
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Our Year 7 and 8 teams had great success at the EPro8 Challenge, taking first, third and fourth place!
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The EPro8 Challenge is an engineering and problem solving race where teams compete to build structures, invent machines and undertake fun experiments.
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Visit the Antarctic!
Last term Years 3 and 4 investigated Antarctic explorers and creatures. Some of their creative work is currently resident in the trophy cabinet in the school entrance.
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Our Year 5 and 6 EPRO8 Teams had a great time at today's challenge and picked up a first and second equal placing for the efforts!
Thank you to Mr James for all your hard work on this great event!
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Teacher's Day of Action
On Wednesday 15 August, all teachers who are in the NZEI Union will be taking industrial action for the whole day. This industrial action will involve nearly all of our teachers so the Board have decided that school will be closed on that day.
Greats and Grands Day
Friday August 3 is Greats and Grands Day. All grandparents and great grandparents are invited to come into school at 9am for a powhiri after which they can visit classrooms until the special morning tea in the hall at 11am.
AIMS Games
The AIMS Games Team would like to thank all the wonderful sponsors who have made a financial contribution towards their fundraising. These generous supporters are listed in full before our 'Community Notices' section. Congratulations to Castle Panelbeaters who won the draw to sponsor the AIMS games team uniform.
Another huge thank you goes to all who supported the AIMS bake sale last week. Over $850 was raised towards getting our athletes to Tauranga.
Music Trivia Night
The PTA is holding a fabulously fun Music Trivia Night on Friday 3 August. Tables of eight are $128. Book now on Kindo or at the office. You do not need a huge musical knowledge to enjoy this fun evening.
Skool Loop App
Download the 'Skool Loop' app from the app store and choose our school for easy access to school information on your phone. We will be using the app for notifications for various things that are going on in school. The app also contains links to absentee reporting, the school calendar, website and most recent newsletter.
Powhiri
You are warmly invited to attend our powhiri (assembly) on Monday 6 August at 2pm in the school hall to welcome our new children to the Waimauku School whanau. Please RSVP numbers attending to angela.searle@waimauku.school.nz by 9am on Monday 6 August for seating arrangements.
Dental Clinic
The mobile dental clinic will be on the school grounds from 30 August. If you have any questions or wish to enrol your preschooler please call 838 1740.
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Waimauku School Art Exhibition - volunteers needed
Waimauku School will be holding an art exhibition at Kumeu Arts Centre from 7th to 18th August. Work from all year levels will be exhibited and we look forward to sharing our creativity with you in a professional setting. We are looking for volunteers to assist with preparing the artwork in school, putting up and taking down the exhibition or minding the gallery for a few hours. If there is anyone keen to help with the Art Exhibition please email Mrs O'Connor at Waimauku School
helen.oconnor@waimauku.school.nz
Help is needed on Friday 3 August at school, Monday 6 August at Kumeu Arts Centre and a view hours minding The Gallery on Saturday 11 August and Saturday 18 August.
Pie Day
On 29 August the Year Book Committee is running a Pie Day fundraiser. Jesters Pies and sausage rolls are available for order on Kindo only.
School Munches
Pita Pit
Pita Pit lunch orders are now only available on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Pool Keys
If you still have a pool key would you please return it to the office.
Lost Property
A man's size 13 black Adidas shoe was found outside the school, please collect it from the office if its yours.
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Our Travelwise team did a great job reminding passing cars to drive safely especially around schools. The team counted 87 positive affirmations from drivers (toots, waves, etc) in the ten minute time slot they were on the roadside for. Thank you to all our safe drivers.
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Ag Day
When is Ag Day?
This year Ag Day is on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 October in the mornings only.
What's happening at Ag Day?
On Friday morning the children will be making their classroom exhibits and school will finish at 12:30pm.
On Saturday the school day starts with a roll call at 8:55am followed by animal competitions, cake stalls, raffles, food stalls and all sorts of fun entertainment. The classrooms will be open from 11am to 12pm for families to view the exhibits. The fun finishes at 12:30pm.
Helpers
Friday 26th October -
- Classroom helpers from 10.30am - 12.00pm to assist the teachers. Please note that classroom helpers do not go to their own children's classes.
Saturday 27th October
- Animal stewards for the goat, lamb and dog rings to assist the judges. You would need to be available from 9am until the judging of the animals is complete
- One small animal judge
- Helpers to assist Kyle Webber in setting up the school on Saturday morning from around 7.30am
We also need a photographer on both mornings to take pictures all around the school and share the photos with us.
If you are able to help us out, please either indicate this on Kindo or email angela.searle@waimauku.school.nz
Animal Entries
Children can enter lambs, goats, chickens, cats, dogs and other pets into competitions to win certificates and cups. To compete for the animal husbandry trophies for lambs, goats and chickens Year 1-4 children are to keep a diary about their pet and Year 5-8 children are to keep a diary and make a project. For more information about the projects, diaries and registering your animals see our school website.
 Lambs - must be born on or after 1 July. If you would like to buy a lamb please phone Vets North 411 7575 or Ian and Denise Houghton 411 8520.
 Goats - must be born on or after 1 July. If you would like to buy a goat please phone Vets North 411 7575 or Ian and Denise Houghton 411 8520 or Emily Ward 411 8977.
 Chickens - Chicks ordered through the school will arrive on Friday 17 August or Monday 20 August. Boxes for your ordered chicks must be dropped off at school by 10 August. There will be a Chicken Talk on Wednesday 2 August at 12:40pm in the science room, parents are welcome.
 Dogs - Children bringing a dog must be 10 years old and have a parent with them on Ag Day.
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What's Coming Up at Waimauku School
Friday 3 August Greats and Grands day, all grandparents welcome.
Powhiri starts at 9am
Friday 3 August Music Trivia Night for parents (PTA fundraiser)
Monday 6 August Powhiri for new whanau at 2pm, all welcome
Wednesday 8 August Ag Day Chicken Talk 12:30 in the staffroom
Parents welcome
Monday 13 August Science in a Van Year for 1 and 2
Tuesday 14 August Science in a Van Year 3 and 4
Wednesday 15 August SCHOOL CLOSED for NZEI industrial action
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PTA Update
Music Trivia Night (you don't have to be a music guru)
Please come and support us at this fun night!
Friday 3 August. 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Bring along your friends for an entertaining night. Tables of eight are $80. Book your table on Kindo now for this fun adults night out! No door sales available so book now! Thanks to Mike Steffens for donating his time and music knowledge for this fundraiser.
Waimauku School Tea Towels for sale
All road names in our school zone feature on these exclusively designed funky tea towels. They also look great framed and make lovely gifts. Costs: $12 for one, $20 for two. These are available for purchase via Kindo or from the school office. Thank you for your support of this fundraiser.
Entertainment Books For Sale
Entertainment Book/Apps are on sale now for 2018/2019. 2 for 1, and 50% off deals, plus so much more. Locals: Full Moon Cafe, Carriages Cafe, Golden Silk Thai, The Riverhead, many of our lovely wineries, Muriwai Surf School, Tree Adventures, WCT Paintball, lots at Westgate and North West and all over Auckland! www.entertainmentbook.co.nz/orderbooks/986b81
Our next meeting is Monday 13 August at 9am. Everyone is always very welcome!
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AIMS GAMES 2018
A big thank you to our kind sponsors please support them!
| All Terrain Services |
Debbie Young - Harcourts |
Maqai Resort |
| Alpha Butchery |
E Coast |
Matt Watson Racing |
| Alpha Eletrical |
Espresso Room |
Nature's Purest |
| Alto Toolroom |
Galaxie Earthworks Limited |
NorWest Glass |
| Andrea Turzynski - Harcourts |
Geostudio |
Pitstop |
| Apex Insurance |
Hallertau |
Precious Pipis Childcare |
| Aspire Consulting Engineers |
Hand Institute |
Prestige Loos |
| Atom Services |
Handle With Care Ltd |
R & D Construction Roofing Services |
| Axiom Projects |
Harmony Homes |
Smiley Caravans |
| Barry Auto electrical |
Healthy Water Solutions |
Splash and Dash Painters |
| Big Street Bikers |
JC Drift |
Supervised Training Ltd |
| Boric Food Market |
John Wood Automotive |
SurplusTronics |
| BridgestoneTyres Kumeu |
JoJo's Childcare |
The Woodsman Restaurant |
| Burnetts Septic Tank Services |
Kumeu Chiropractic |
Tots to Teens |
| Calverts Butchery |
Kumeu Motors |
Waimauku Tennis Club |
| Capri Construction Ltd |
Kumeu Tyres |
Water to Waste Plumbing |
| Castle Panelbeaters |
Little Digger Hire |
West Brook Winery |
| Chester Consulting Engineers |
Mackie & Co |
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| David Lloyd Mortgages |
Maddren Homes |
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If there is anyone keen to help with the Art Exhibition please email helen.oconnor@waimauku.school.nz. Help is needed on Friday 3 August at school, Monday 6 August at Kumeu Arts Centre and a view hours minding The Gallery on Saturday 11 August and Saturday 18 August. |
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Bring a picnic, the kids and even the dog! Let the critters all roam free while you play a game of petanque or chess on our giant-sized outdoor chess board. Come and enjoy some relaxed time with family and friends in our picturesque vineyard grounds.
These delicious West Brook wines are available to taste throughout August;
Crackling Rose, Chardonnay, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Noir
Our Cellar Door is open daily from11am – 5pm.
215 Ararimu Valley Road (off Old North Road) Waimauku
info@westbrook.co.nz
westbrook.co.nz
 
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PIANO LESSONSDuring school hours at Waimauku School; or at Muriwai Studio. All ages and levels; for fun, for skills and/or for exams.
Qualified (DipMus, DipPerformArts, ExecCertMus, LTCL,AIRMTNZ).
Experienced and Registered Teacher.
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THE PARENTING SHOW WITH PIO
Pio is one of New Zealand’s most loved entertainers. In this show, Pio combines story-telling, singing, and video to entertain audiences and deliver helpful messages on how to have a happy, healthy family life.
Thursday 9th August, 7.30-9.00pm
Doors open at 7pm for drinks & nibbles
At The Parenting Place,
300 Great South Road, Greenlane
Book at www.theparentingplace.com
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Our team are looking for two under 11 players to join our team for terms 3 & 4 playing on Mondays at the YMCA in Massey. If you're interested please contact
Bex on 027 358 9029 |
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Thank you to those parents who have nominated our school when purchasing bulk fuel deliveries from Northfuels. For every 100 litres of fuel purchased, 50c is donated to our school, which can go towards sponsorship funds for a sports equipment package or a technology package. We would appreciate any other parents nominating our school too if they also purchase from Northfuel. For more information, please visit www.northfuels.co.nz or call 0800 4 THE KIDS (0800 484 3543). Many thanks for supporting Waimauku School! |
MARRZIPAN
Is your child shy?
Do they feel intimidated by the idea of public speaking and performance?
Do they sometimes find it difficult to make eye contact?
Do they just need dedicated time per week to just be CRAZY?!
Come and join the revolutionary self-confidence programme - Marrzipan!
We run awesome classes at schools, which focus on key life skills and public speaking ability. We play fun engaging games and perform at the end of term once to parents and once to the school. All scripts are original, engaging, educational and HILARIOUS. You can sign your child up for a Trial Lesson via our website www.marrzipandrama.co.nz (we have contact numbers on there too, should you prefer to talk to a human!)
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