Vol 35/13
Friday 08 November 2013
Kia ora tatou.
This newsletter has to start by acknowledging the success of
Tuinga Tahi at Putangitangi this year.
The kids were disciplined and polished in their performance; the
trophies came as a result. You can see the performance here:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=355494767929899&set=
vb.338039726279134&type=2&theater
They returned to school justifiably, feeling very proud of
themselves. However, it was watching them in the staffroom,
looking at the trophies before school on Monday morning, that
you could see the significance of their achievement starting to hit
home.
Awhi Mataira’s tutoring is the icing on a cake built upon the
earlier years of Raiha Johnson’s work with Tuinga Tahi and,
more recently, Te Kotahitanga: well done, ladies; it is a privilege
to work with you.
In turn, both Awhi and Raiha are actively supported by parents
and staff alike; the commitment, mutual respect, and the sheer
persistence that is necessary at time, make this, truly, a whole
team achievement.
“One Small Act”
In Terms 2 & 3 of this year, Room 11 has been involved in
an inquiry which focusses on helping to support the Fountain
of Peace Foundation which is working in the Ugandan village
of Rwenjaza.
The kids are now in the last stage of the inquiry and invite
the community to support them by going to
https://www.facebook.com/waverleyparkschool and viewing
and voting on the performance videos they have uploaded.
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Each vote costs $1.00 (you can give more if you wish).
Just place your money in an envelope with the name of
your preferred performance written on it.
Post your vote and money in the money-box at the
office.
Room 11 will keep a tally of the votes as they come in
and the winner will be announced via the newsletter,
the Waverley Park website, and Facebook page.
Our aim is to get as many as possible in the community to
vote and raising as much money as possible to support the
children in Rwenjaza.
opposition. 16-6. However, Waverley showed great
sportsmanship. Well done. POD (for great passing and
team play): Tyler-Toni Mataira McLatchie.
The Wizards won in a fantastic game. Beginning with no
score for the first 6 minutes (it was that close), 10-8 was
the final score. POD Lachlan Burgess scored 4 of the
goals - amazing shooting – that’s what can happen when
you practise.
- Dale Black
Coming up…
November
18
Swimming starts
Board of Trustees – 7.00pm
22
Kia manawanui assembly
December
06
Kia kaha assembly – 10.10am
12
Year 6 farewell – 7.00pm
13
End of year reports sent home
17
End of year celebration matinee - 11.00am
End of year celebration evening – 6.30pm
18
End of school year – 12.30pm
February
03
2014 school year starts
06
Waitangi Day
The Community Trust of Southland also came to the party with
a generous donation that enabled weaver Mayhla Howells to add
her magic to the Tuinga Tahi uniform.
April
17
18
It is quite a legacy that the Waverley Park kapa haka kids are
building - something that not only they, but our whole community,
can take real pride in: “Kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui” being lived large.
Term 1 ends – 3.00pm
Good Friday
Today, the kids are performing for the residents of Takitimu
Home; another opportunity to give back to the wider community
that has been supportive of our kids.
One day I found her staring at a pair of false teeth soaking
in a glass. As I braced myself for the inevitable barrage of
questions, she merely turned and whispered, 'The tooth
fairy will never believe this!'”
Until next week, ka kite.
Kerry Hawkins & staff.
"Spring Clean Out Sale"
Is it time to have a clean out?? Invercargill
Parents Centre are organising a clean out
sale.
16 November, 9am-1pm, Windsor North Hall, cnr
Catherine and Windsor Streets.
$20 per table (or $35 for at home businesses). You
buy the table then keep your profits!
Please book your table
at: http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/fK581X
N3uaHM or phone 03 2177635.
Or if you're after a bargain, come on down. Gold coin
entry for adults, children free.
Raffles, face painting, BBQ and more!
Family Movie Night
Friday November 8, 5:30-8pm
Bring along your own takeaways at 5:30pm, new
release movie screening to follow. All welcome
Please phone us for movie details.
Free entry, plus giveaways and free Ice cream.
Tasha: 0276365694 or 03 2177047
More care required…
‘Like’ us on Facebook for your chance to win prizes:
www.facebook.com/#!/windsorchurchinvercargill
We will also be running movie nights on November 15
and December 6.
Whether you’re driving your car or dropping off your kids in
Eden Crescent; please do both with your utmost care and
attention. Kids are kids – they don’t have your ability or
experience in judging speed and distance.
2013 Putangitangi Overall Winners - Intermediate Section:
Tuinga Tahi
Waverley Park School –
proud to be supported by the
A couple of close shaves this morning reinforced the need
for everyone to lift their game (kids included). Please drive
expecting the worst – that way no one will be unpleasantly
surprised….
Miniball…
The Whippets had a bye last week and played hard this
week to make up for having a week off. Unfortunately the
shots were not going in and we lost to a fairly rough
Windsor Community Church
Just as mum told it…
“While working for an organization that delivers lunches to
elderly shut-ins, I used to take my 4-year-old daughter on
my afternoon rounds. She was unfailingly intrigued by the
various appliances of old age, particularly the canes,
walkers and wheelchairs.
Waverley Scout Group Fair and Open Day.
Sunday 24 November 11am.
Waverley Scout Den, entrance of Pine Crescent
or Matai Street: a great family day out and a
chance to see what scouting's all about.