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Monday 21st September | Vol 36 Issue 30 | Term 3 Week 10
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Looking Back with Gratitude
Ava Szabo - Principal
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As we reach the end of another school term, it is a good opportunity to reflect back on all we have accomplished.
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Our term was filled with creativity, energy, connection and growth. It has been a privilege to watch our tamariki and rangatahi explore, perform, move and celebrate together.
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One of the highlights of the term was our Primary production, The Dream Factory. What an amazing and imaginative experience it was for everyone involved. From the first rehearsals to the final performances, our tamariki brought the story to life with enthusiasm and confidence. A special thank you goes to our drama and music kaiako Lottie and Michael, and to every staff member, parent helper and student who contributed time, creativity and energy to make the production such a success. It was a true celebration of collaboration and the Arts in our school.
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Another special moment was the Rainbow Disco for our Primary and Preschool tamariki, organised by the PTA. T2 was filled with colour, music and laughter as we all danced the evening away. We are so grateful to the PTA for getting this event off the ground and for our senior rangatahi in Kawakawa and Tāwari for creating an atmosphere of fun, inclusion and celebration for our younger students and their whānau.
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In another memorable school wide event last week, ākonga from across the school travelled into Wellington to take part in the Te Wiki o te reo Māori parade, our younger preschoolers participated in their own hikoi within our local area. For both groups it was a powerful experience to see our students standing together, celebrating te reo Māori and sharing in a country-wide expression of language, culture and identity. Moments like these remind us of the importance of honouring and upholding Te Tiriti within our school community.
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There were also many sector specific events offered to our ākonga during the term.
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Our senior choir travelled to Napier to perform with another school. Performing together offers our rangatahi a special opportunity to grow in confidence, build friendships and share their love of music beyond Wā Ora. Thank you to Michael and Tanya who made this trip possible.
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There has been a lot happening with junior sport this term. Our tamariki have enjoyed participating in a number of sports festivals, including gymnastics, futsal and dodgeball among others. A big thank you to our Primary Sports Coordinator Samantha for organising these events. These programmes give children the chance to develop skills, teamwork and a lifelong enjoyment of sports and physical activity.
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As always, none of these experiences would be possible without the dedication of our staff, the support of our whānau and the wonderful spirit of our school community. Thank you for the part each of you plays in making our school such a special place.
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I hope the upcoming break brings rest, connection and time outdoors for every family. We look forward to seeing you back next term.
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E WHAI AKE (Coming up) . . .
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Monday 21st September - Tuesday 22nd September Tāwari Whānau Conferences, 3:30pm - 7pm
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Monday 21st September Peace Day Annual Ceremony, 9am to 10am (breakfast from 8:15am)
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Monday 21st September BOT/Council Hui, 7pm - 10pm, Tāwari
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Tuesday 22nd September Drama Club (9-12 and High School ākonga), 3:15pm - 4:15pm, T2
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Wednesday 23rd September Maths Club, 3:30 - 4:30pm, Tāwari
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Thursday 24th September Kawakawa Coffee House
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Friday 25th September LAST DAY TERM 3
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Saturday 26th September to Sunday 11th October School Holidays
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Monday 12th October FIRST DAY TERM 4
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Monday 12th October - Friday 16th October Mental Health Awareness Week
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Tuesday 13th October Drama Club (9-12 and High School ākonga), 3:15pm - 4:15pm, T2
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Tuesday 13th October PTA Meeting, 7:30pm, In-person at school (TBC)
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Wednesday 14th October Maths Club, 3:30 - 4:30pm, Tāwari
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Thursday 15th October New Parent Nibbles, 5pm - 6pm
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Mental Health Awareness Week Monday 12th October - Friday 16th October
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Labour Day - Whole School Closed Monday 26th October
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Creative Arts Showcase Tuesday 27th October
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Wā Ora Playgroup & Preschool Open Day (for Prospective Parents) Saturday 31st October
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Book Week Activities Tuesday 3rd November / Wednesday 4th November
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Community Kai Evening (Potluck) Friday 6th November
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PTA Wheels Day Friday 13th November
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MoE Teacher Only Day - Whole School Closed Monday 16th November
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Wā Ora Gala Day Saturday 28th November
Last Day Term 4 Friday 11th December - School closes at 12pm
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School Holidays Saturday 12th December to Sunday 31st January
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First Day Term 1 2027 Monday 1st February
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Hoodie & Sports T-shirt Orders - Closing Soon
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A reminder that orders for Wā Ora hoodies and sports T-shirts are currently open. To receive your order by the start of Term 4, please make sure your order is placed and paid for by 11am, Thursday 24 September.
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Hoodies are available for both ākonga and whānau. Sports T-shirts are required for ākonga playing school sports and are also a great option for PE days in Primary and High School.
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All sizing, pricing and payment information can be found on the order forms below. Orders will be delivered to school for collection.
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Payment can be made via EFTPOS at the school office or by internet banking:
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Hoodies: ASB 12-3209-0438285-00
Reference: Child’s first initial, surname and HOODIE
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Sports T-shirts: ASB 12-3209-0438306-00
Reference: Child’s first initial, surname and SPORTS T
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Please help Sharon by ensuring payment is made into the correct account.
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Term 4 Invoicing
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A reminder that due to upcoming leave, Sharon will be sending Term 4 invoices this week. Invoice due dates will remain the same.
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Primary Afterschool Care invoices for September will be sent when Sharon returns, in week 3 of Term 4.
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If you have any questions regarding your invoices, please contact Sharon directly at sharond@waora.school.nz by Friday morning to receive a reply before she goes on leave.
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At the end of each term, our librarian Hannah collects all Primary issued books to ensure none are missing. We kindly ask whānau to check at home for any school library books and return them this week. If books are not returned, invoices will be sent out during Term 4.
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Playgroup & Preschool Open Day
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We are running another Playgroup and Preschool Open Day for prospective parents on Saturday 31st October, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. We are once again looking for some parent helpers who would be happy to come and be on hand to chat with any interested parents/caregivers. You are welcome to bring your tamariki along and your help will be in lieu of your scheduled working bee.
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Please contact Ashleigh or Emma in the office if you are able to help.
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Science and Technology Fair
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A big congratulations to Advaith and Aarohi, who recently represented Wā Ora at the Science and Technology Fair with their project, “Golden Grass - Turning Waste into Animal Feed.”
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Advaith and Aarohi put a great deal of preparation into their project, including developing their materials, creating their display and practising how to confidently present their work and answer questions from the judges.
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It was wonderful to see the skills they have developed through opportunities such as our Coffee House sessions put into practice beyond the classroom.
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Ka rawe, Advaith and Aarohi! We’re very proud to see you representing Wā Ora.
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P.T.A (PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION)
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Coming Up
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Upcoming Meetings:
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Tuesday 13th October, 7:30pm (location TBC)
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School Holiday Creative Writing Workshop
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entertainment fundraising – Buy One Membership, Get One FREE
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NOTICES
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Weetbix Kids TRYathlon 2027
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We will be entering a school team into next year’s TRYathlon.
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Distances are approximate and are as follows;
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- 6 year olds 50m swim / 1.5km run
- 7 year olds 50m swim / 4km cycle / 1.5km run
- 8 – 9 year olds 100m swim / 4km cycle / 1.5km run
- 10 – 15 year olds 150m swim / 8km cycle / 1.5 km run
- Splash & Dash - 6 year olds only. Swim and run.
- Individual TRYathlete - 7-15 year olds. Swim, cycle and run.
- Teams of Two - 7-9 year olds (Juniors) and 10-15 year olds (Seniors). One team member does the swim, the other does the cycle, and both do the run.
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BNZ Kiwi Hoops Holiday Camps
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Capital Basketball’s BNZ Kiwi Hoops Holiday Camps are back these school holidays at the Walter Nash Centre, Lower Hutt. Open to players of all abilities, the camps include skill development, games, challenges and plenty of basketball fun.
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All Star Camp: 28–29 September | Years 6–8
Swish Camp: 5–6 October | Years 3–6
Bounce Camp: 7 October | Years 1–3
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FREE LIVE Football Development Series for young athletes
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