Newsletter Term 4 Week 4

Windy Ridge School Newsletter
November 2nd 2016
Term 4 Week 4
www.windyridge.school.nz
School Bank Account: ASB 12 3072 033 4812 00
PTA Bank Account: ASB 12 3072 038 4799 00

Hello, Hola a todos, Kumusta, Annyeonghaseyo, Ni Hao, Konichiwa, Namaste, Zdravstvuyte, Ciao, Hallo, Bonjour, Salut, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Talofa Lava, Kia Orana, Kia Ora Koutou

News from the Principal

Staffing

We are sad to announce that our Mr K (John Keoghan) will be moving at the end of the year. He has been offered a position at his local school. This move means less time spent travelling each day and the opportunity to be at the same school as his own children, a positive improvement in his work/life balance. We are obviously sad to be losing him but wish him well, and the family all the very best with the imminent arrival of Baby #3. Thank you Mr K for being part of our team – we will miss you.

Policy Review

We have a new online database for our school policies, and this allows us to gather community ideas and opinions more efficiently in our review process. This term we are looking at two policies that we would appreciate your feedback on – Sun Protection and Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC). The review is current for the next 5 weeks.

In order to participate in the review, please follow the following instructions:

Visit the website http://windyridge.schooldocs.co.nz/1893.htm
Enter the username (windyridge) and password (WRS0629).
Follow the link to the relevant policy as listed.
Read the policy.
Click the Policy Review button at the top right-hand corner of the page.
Select the reviewer type “Parent”.
Enter your name (optional).
Submit your ratings and comments.

If you don’t have internet access, school office staff can provide you with printed copies of the policy and a review form. Thanks in advance for any feedback provided.

Touch Draw for Today:

Year 1 & 2 against Beach Haven Broncos on Field 3A at 4:30
Year 3 & 4 against Glenfield Primary on Field 1 at 4pm
Year 5 & 6 against Northcote Primary on Field 1 at 4:30

Reminders

School Notices are available on the school website.

Sun Safety – Just a reminder that as we head into summer (hopefully) children will need sunhats at school every day. Please make sure they are named.
Attendance – Please ensure that your children arrive at school on time and that we are aware of their absence by 9.00am each day. We do follow up lateness and absence as we are required to report on both to the Ministry of Education and the Board of Trustees. If you are planning a holiday in term time please advise your child’s teacher and the office.
Banking day is Thursday – please send ASB envelopes to the office.
Ez Lunch available all days of the week now. Please go to ezlunch.co.nz to register and order. More information available at the office.
PTA Facebook – Information about our fabulous PTA is available online on Facebook. Search ‘Windy Ridge School PTA’ for the page and join up for updates and information about events and news.
WINDY RIDGE PARENTS Facebook – We have a closed Facebook page for Windy Ridge parents – you need to request to be part of this page. Search – Windy Ridge Parents. It is a valuable page for reminders, information, and general WRS ‘stuff’.
Parking: Parents please remember that our car parks are not available for parent pick ups and drop offs as they are for staff and disability parking only. Also remember that when you are parking in Valley View Road there are signs limiting parking between 8.45-9.15am and 2.45-3.15pm. Please park outside the designated area or be aware that this is a ticketable traffic offence.
School Athletics Day: Friday 25th November (Week 7) sava day Monday 28th November (Week 8). To run the events successfully we require parent help on the day. If you are available please contact John Keoghan in Room 8. jkeoghan@windyridge.school.nz
Cluster Athletics Day: 2nd December, sava day 9th December
Touch Rugby: Year 5 & 6 team training’s every lunchtime with Mr Keoghan, meet outside Room 8 after lunch eating. The year 1 & 2 team will be having a training run before their games, but if they would like to join in at lunchtime they are welcome.
Chess: Chess club day has been changed this term. We will meet in the library on Tuesdays at lunchtime. Everyone is welcome to come along and learn how to play.

Term dates and Upcoming Events

School Terms 2016/2017

Term 4 Monday 10^th October – Wednesday 14^th December

School holidays during the term: Labour Day – Mon 24 Oct

Term 1 Wednesday 1st February 2017 – Thursday 13th April 2017

PTA

Disco

We have our end of year Disco coming up on the 4th November. The theme is GLOW. Subway orders have closed but sushi is still available for order by tomorrow morning

Community News

Kaipatiki Environment Centre Project Events

Bike the Bridge

Football Kidsz NZ

CHRISTMAS JUST GOT BIGGER!

Taller than a two-storey house and built from over half a million LEGO bricks, the LEGO Christmas Tree will land in Auckland on 25 November to light up Aotea Square until 27 December.

Designed and built specially for kiwi LEGO fans, the jaw-dropping giant LEGO Christmas Tree stands over 10 metres tall, weighs 3.5 tonnes and took more than 1,200 hours to build.

Decorated with some distinctly kiwi-themed festive additions including a life-size Santa with a surfboard, a pukeko and a kiwi, the massive tree will come to life each evening at Aotea Square from 7 pm onwards with a spectacular light and sound show.

While you’re there pick up a copy of the Auckland Live Summer in the Squarebrochure. Packed full of FREE summer entertainment, activities and events happening from December to February, it’s your one-stop guide to summer fun.

With support from Auckland Council, LEGO, Heart of The City, The Hits and The New Zealand Herald.

See you there!