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Congratulations to our Intermediate Chess Team who came fifth at the Regionals and are off to the Nationals in October.
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Seven of our chess players competed with great skill at the Chess Power Junior Regional Competition on 25 June. Special congratulations to Charlie Grey for finishing in the top 10%.
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Our basketball team had a great day at the North West Basketball champs!
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A child crossing Muriwai Road less than five metres from the crossing was almost hit by a car last week.
Please use the crossing.
New Lunch Order Options
Starting from next term we will have an additional option for ordering school lunches. School Munches offer a healthy, homemade alternative for busy parents. Simply order online at www.school.munches.co.nz
Email hello@schoolmunches for more information.
Pool Keys
If you still have a pool key would you please return it to the office.
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Absences & Lateness
If your child is absent for any reason please ring the office 411 8222 and let us know before 9am. You can leave a message at any time day or night.
If your child is late (any time after 8:50am) they must sign in at the office.
Mud
All children need a plastic bag with a change of clothes in their school bag.
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.
Found Clothing
A red sleeveless Northface puffa, a navy jacket with green trim, a black Kathmandu puffa, a sleeveless black puffa and a pink scarf are waiting at the office for their owners. The black puffas are likely to belong to year 7 or 8 students. Please remember if you name all your child's clothing it can be returned quickly if lost.
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We celebrated Matariki with a delicious traditional Hangi.
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A huge thank you to all the people who purchased a hangi meal and to those who helped make this possible including these awesome people and organisations:
- New World for their generous donation of fresh produce
- Gilmores North Shore for bread and butter
- Hirepool for the chiller trailer
- Mainfreight2Home for pallets, cutlery and napkins
- BidFoods and Jen Dabb for sourcing premium meat at a discount price
- Nick & Julie de Hoog for donating a trailer of wood
- Paul Crozier for portioning the meat
- The Barter, Elliot and Rawlinson families for their generous koha
- Dave Mercer, Aaron Lewis, Mark de Hoog, Tawera Akehurst & Ben Wetini for the hangi pit
- Nicky Osmond for admin support, Kyle Webber for site & equipment support, and Shylah Robinson for organising our Matariki activities
- All the senior Kapa Haka students who assisted with preparation & delivery
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Our Year 7 students braved the weather to do good for the community at our annual beach planting at Muriwai. Waimauku School would like to thank Ritchies Bus Company for supporting this initiative by significantly reducing our bus cost.
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What's Coming Up at Waimauku School
Wednesday 4 July Variety Show Performance,7pm at the school hall
Friday 6 July Last day of term 2 - school finishes at 3pm
Year 8 College for a Day trip to Kaipara College
Reports Issued
Monday 23 July First day of Term Three
Friday 27 July Cake Stall fundraiser for AIMS Games
Wednesday 1 August EPro8 Workshop and Challenge Year 7 and 8
Thursday 2 August EPro8 Challenge Year 5 and 6
Friday 3 August Music Trivia Night for parents (PTA fundraiser)
Wednesday 8 August Ag Day Chicken Talk 12:30 in the staffroom, parents welcome
Friday 10 August Powhiri for new whanau at 2pm, all welcome
Monday 13 August Science in a Van Year for 1 and 2
Tuesday 14 August Science in a Van Year 3 and 4
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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! 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 always very welcome!
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To book your FREE TRIAL or for more information email jamiebestfitness@gmail.com or text your name to 021 033 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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Building a world of heroes at Kumeu Library these July school holidays
9 – 20 July events10:30am – 11:00am with activities to do in the library anytime
**Plus a specialnight time event**
Thursday 19 July6:15pm – 7:15pm
Become asuper hero and find out what your toys get up to when the library lights go out. Come along dressed up (optional). Bring a stuffed toy or figurine and torch. And stay for activities, stories, hot chocolate & marshmallows and a scavenger hunt. Suitable for 6- 12 year olds but everyone is welcome
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Marrzipan Drama Holiday Workshops - developing self confidence and public speaking ability in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. 1-5 day courses available running 8.30am-5.00pm for $60 per day or $270 for the whole week.
For more information check out our website. Spaces limited to 16 per group so your child gets the special attention they deserve!
W: www.marrzipandrama.co.nz
E: workshops@marrzipandrama.co.nz T: 027 217 0693
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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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GOLF FOR KIDS
Introduction Day
A golf introduction designed for Juniors between the ages of 6 and 16. A game for life - Expert tuition offered by NZPGA Teaching Professional Gary Parkinson.
Where: Muriwai Golf Club
Date: Sunday 1 July and 8 July (in the event of extreme weather please call and check if it's on)
Time: 9:30-10:30am
Cost: Free and includes sausage sizzle
Phone: 0800 MURIWAI ext 1
Email: muriwaishop@golf.co.nz
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Supporting our local community
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