Please see the attachment regarding ordering a recording of our choir's performance at the festival this year.

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Activity fees are charged to families at the rate of $15 a term - per student ($60 for the whole year). These are classified as a donation to go towards the cost of supporting the various activities we do throughout the year. 

We have chosen to leave the activity fee as it is despite the growing cost of everything. Also, by paying this fee we are not asking for extra to support our costs.  

Some of the things Activity Fees contribute towards (this does vary from year to year)

·      Buses to any activity eg swimming, choir, sports, beach trip

·      Evening activities eg Matariki Evening lights, pool party

·      Top Team- end of year event

·      Visiting shows eg Court Theatre

·      End of year Big Day Outs

·      Easter hunt

·      Any treats

Thank you for your support

Ngā mihi

Trena

We have changed this date again to avoid having 2 assemblies in a week.   The junior school celebration of learning and assembly is now being held on Friday 26 June 

     Celebration of Learning 1.30 - 2.00pm, Junior School Assembly 2.00 - 2.30pm and Parent Support will be having a catch up and cuppa from 2.30-3.00.       

As part of our ongoing Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) journey, we are excited to introduce a new positive behaviour recognition system at Wakanui School.

Next week, staff will be carrying stamps and looking for students who are making great choices during morning tea, lunch eating time, and lunchtime play. When a student is spotted demonstrating positive behaviour, they may receive a stamp on their hand as recognition of their efforts.

Initially, stamps will be awarded for general positive behaviour. As the term progresses, the focus will become more specific and will be linked to our school values and behaviours such as teamwork, cooperation, kindness, responsibility, respect, resilience, and excellence.

Each Monday at Admin Assembly, we will introduce and discuss the value or behaviour focus for the week. This gives students an opportunity to talk about what that value looks like at Wakanui School and how they can demonstrate it throughout the week.

If your child comes home with a stamp on their hand, we encourage you to ask them about it and celebrate the positive choices they made at school. Recognising and reinforcing these behaviours at home helps strengthen the positive culture we are building together.

If, for any reason, your child is unable to have stamps placed on their hands (for example, due to a skin condition, allergy, or personal preference), please let your child's teacher know so that we can provide an alternative way to acknowledge their positive behaviour.

Thank you for your ongoing support as we continue to encourage and celebrate positive behaviour across our school.

The Hot Food Box is now operating!

This is a popular choice for the cooler days but space is restricted.

All food items can be no larger than palm sized, wrapped in tin foil and clearly named with a vivid pen.

No food in bowls please.

Each classroom has a container that students put their food item in before school. Containers will be delivered back to the classrooms at the beginning of lunchtime with their hot food. 

Many Thanks