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We were very lucky to have
Alan Franklin come in to visit some of our classrooms and talk about all things geology. The children loved seeing his fabulous collection.
Thank you Mr Franklin!
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Zara the Zebra came to our
'Be Bright, Be Seen Day'
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Thank you Auckland Transport for raising awareness of road safety and zebra crossings.
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We were very fortunate to have another clear day for our Year 3 and 4 Cross Country. Congratulations to our winners Abby Callaghan, Clay Lincoln, Annabel Webber and Robert Richmond.
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Congratulations to Kate Robinson who won a silver medal at the
North Island Wrestling Champs!
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Our Mathex students represented the school at the North West Mathex Competition on 14 June. Congratulations to the Year 8 team who won, and our Year 7 Team who placed second.
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The school hosted the Helensville/Kaukapakapa/Kumeu Cluster Chess Tournament (Junior) and the Auckland West and Northwest Cluster Chess Tournament (Intermediate) on 15 June.
Our Juniors had a great tournament and qualified for the junior regionals - our B team came first and our A team came second. Congratulations to Jai Bilish, Kai Jenks and Ben Searle who came first, second and third respectively and Sabina Altorf who was the top girl player. Jai won all his games and qualified for the Champions Trophy Competition!
Our Intermediate team also won their competition with Jamie Hunter placing third overall and Amelia Watt topping the girls.
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Four Waimauku School teams fought it out at the Book Battle Quiz at Hobsonville Secondary School on June 18.
Our students represented the school very well with a first place for our Y7 & 8 A team, a third place for the Y 7 & 8 B, fifth for Y5 & 6 A and 15th for Y 5&6 B.
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Paid Union Meeting
On the afternoon of Friday 22 June teachers from across West Auckland will be attending an NZEI meeting. Parents are encouraged to collect children at 12:30pm as there will only be a skeleton staff remaining on site. All buses except the Ararimu bus will be leaving at 12:45pm, the Ararimu bus will leave at the usual time.
Please note there will be no lunch orders on this day.
Schools Out will be offering after school care from 12:30pm if you prefer; to book please call Sandra 027 226 0890.
Ag Day
After considerable thought and discussion with local authorities, and with further advice from the Ministry of Primary Industries, Waimauku School will not be running a calf raising competition at this year's Agriculture Day (Animal Day) on Saturday 27 October. Though the risk of Mycoplasma Bovis is small, we have been advised that it would be wise not to include the calves in our animal raising competition.
Animals raised for Agriculture Day must be born on or after 01 July, so this will allow those who normally raise a calf, to think about raising a lamb or goat as an alternative this year.
We regret we have had to take this step this year but believe we have to follow the direction we have been given.
Can't find something on Kindo?
At the top of the page in Kindo there is a heading 'Items for 'Child's Name', click here to find school trips, tech fees, school donations, etc. If you are having problems with Kindo you can contact Nicky in the office or the Kindo helpdesk on 09 475 5287.
Variety Show
The Variety Show is on Wednesday 4 July at 7pm. Tickets are $5 on Kindo or from the office.
Carparking
Please do not park over driveways on Muriwai Road and please drive slowly through the bus bay - take your time it is better to be a few minutes late than injure someone.
Do you love winter?
Waimauku Senior Ski Team is looking for keen Year 7 & 8 skiers to compete at The North Island Primary & Intermediate School Ski champs 20th-23rd August at Whakapapa. Competitors must be able to ski but no prior racing experience required. Please contact Helen 021 367435 for more info.
Scooters and Skateboards
Top court only for these please, including before and after school.
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Apple Stickers
Once again we are will be collecting Yummy Apple stickers to earn free sports gear for our school. By collecting Yummy cut-out labels from bags (each cut-out label is worth 10 stickers) and individual Yummy apple stickers our school will earn a share of the $200,000 free DG Sport sports gear prize pool. Over the past two years, Waimauku School has earned well over $1000 worth of prizes so every sticker counts.
Yummy apples are available from New World, Pak'n Save and participating Four Square stores. The more we collect, the more sports gear we earn so encourage friends and family members to also start collecting Yummy cut-out labels and stickers now!
Massey High School Enrolment
Enrolment information evenings will be held every Wednesday until the end of term from 3.30 - 5:30pm.
Westlake Girls High School
WGHS is holding an Open Night for students who will be in Year 9 in 2019 and their parents. The open night is on Tuesday 3 July with two sessions at 4pm and 6pm. More information
at westlakegirls.school.nz
Mud
All children need a plastic bag with a change of clothes in their school bag.
Pool Keys
If you still have a pool key would you please return it to the office.
Found Books
A bag of books including a number of the Pony Pal series has been found. Please claim from the office.
Found Clothing
A size 5 black Adidas zip-up top and a pink sleeveless puffa are waiting at the office for their owners.
Lost Property
There will be a lost property display day held on Tuesday 26 June (weather dependent). All of the lost property will be laid out on the top court from 8:30am to 3:45pm for you to look through. Anything unclaimed will be washed and given to groups in the local community who need it. If you are able to assist with washing the unclaimed items please leave your name at the office.
NorthWest Mall Rewards
The school is participating in a rewards campaign at NorthWest Mall which could win cash for the school or a shopping spree for you! The campaign runs from 18 June to 22 July and if you take your receipts to the customer service desk at the mall the school gets competition points and you get entered in the draw. You can track our school's progress at the live ping pong ball voting station or at https://northwestshoppingcentre.co.nz/whats-on/centre-promotions/rewards/
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What's Coming Up at Waimauku School
Thursday 21 June Board of Trustees Meeting, 7pm
Crystal Mountain Trip Rooms 26 and 27
Beach Planting Year 7
Friday 22 June APPA Choir rehearsal
Paid Teachers Union Meeting, classes finish at 12:30
North West Basketball Championships
Monday 25 June Kelly Tarlton's Trip Rooms 4,5,6,7
North West Soccer Year 5 & 6
Tuesday 26 June Kelly Tarlton's Trip Rooms 1,2,3
Lost Property Day
Wednesday 27 June Hangi to celebrate Matariki
Friday 29 June Year 8 - College for a Day
Monday 2 July Incredible Science Trip
Tuesday 3 July Sausage Sizzle & Ice Blocks, please order on Kindo by 29/6
Wednesday 4 July Variety Show Performance,7pm at the school hall
Friday 6 July Last day of term 2 - school finishes at 3pm
Friday 3 August Music Trivia Night for parents (PTA fundraiser)
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PTA Update
Music Trivia 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! 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 Friday 6 July at 9am. Everyone is very welcome, it's never too late to join us, we hope to see you there.
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Coffee With a Cop
Muriwai
Thursday 28 June
4pm - 6.30pm
Sand Dunz Cafe, Motutara Rd
Join your neighbours and local police officers as well as members from your local Community Patrol and Neighbourhood Support group for coffee and conversation.
No agenda, just an opportunity to chat and voice any concerns you may have.
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To book your FREE SESSION or for more information email jamiebestfitness@gmail.com or text your name to 021 022 1320 www.shapefit.co.nz
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PIANO LESSONS
During 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.
Text Megan Quartermass,
027 644 3707 or email
quartermass@xtra.co.nz
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French and Spanish language classes at Waimauku School.
Learn French or Spanish in our fun after school language classes.
Students learn the target language through songs, games and play, classes are open to all students. Language tutors are native speakers and classes have small numbers which makes this a great learning environment.
- Spanish is on Tuesday after school.
- French is on Wednesday after school.
Book now for Term 3
Contact:
info@abclanguage.co.nz
or 0274904321
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ART WORKSHOPS FOR 5 -15 YEAR OLDS IN THE HOLIDAYS
Creative Matters will once again be running our quality, artist/teacher led art workshops in the July holidays at Kumeu Arts Centre. Tuesday - Friday both weeks from 9am -3pm. Our workshops are education based and fun with a focus on encouraging creativity. Here at Creative Matters we value the process as much as the product, which is why we run a 6 hour workshop to ensure the creative process is fully developed, incorporating exploration, experimentation, creation and reflection.
This term’s programme also offers a couple of rare opportunities for children to:
1. Exhibit their own drawings in a gallery show
2. Work with an artist in response to her exhibition around NZ wildlife, learning about the topic and the artistic process and then responding with an individual artwork
Bookings now open
http://www.creativematters.co.nz/holiday-workshops-for-children.html
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