Are you keen to develop your football skills?

Sports X is coming to Windy Ridge.
Are you keen to develop your football skills? Then Sports X is the activity for you.
John and his team offer lessons that encourage movement and problem solving, all while developing football skills.
When: Term 2, 3pm - 4pm
Starting: Wednesday 8th May
Where: Windy Ridge
Cost: $140 per child - (9 sessions) boys and girls of all ages are welcome

If you are keen to be involved and join in these sessions - please email John at: johnd@sports-x.nz or 021 184 0697

Kia ora e te whānau

It looks like everyone enjoyed the 5 day Easter break. Thanks to my whānau (mainly my mum) I finished painting the interior of my house. I am hoping to leave the paint brushes, rollers, drop cloths and painting cloths for a while now. It was a great way to spend some time with mum (she may disagree) as we chatted away eating Hot Cross Buns and drinking cups of tea - we walked away with a huge sense of accomplishment.

Standing on the crossing this morning and chatting to our tamariki on the playground there were stories of camping, road trips, family dinners, playstation marathons, football, hut building and hanging out with family ... just what we all need, family time, time to connect and time to enjoy each others company as a family.

We had a great sliming on Thursday, although 2 showers were required to remove the slime and washing powder wasn't required in the washing machine - we had fun! So far we have raised over $10,000 surpassing our fundraising target. I am looking forward to the Colour Fun Run next week, so don't forget to wear a white t-shirt of you can and i will see you all there.

Nga mihi nui

Tracey Bullen
Acting Principal

This week we take a look at the Life Education Caravan.

For the last 2 weeks, Team Windy have been spending time with Harold and Grace in the Life Education Caravan. We have been learning about healthy bodies and healthy minds. Let's see what some our students have to say ...

Carlia, Year 4 = When we go into the caravan we see some sparkly lights in the roof (they are stars) and it's really beautiful. I have learned that you don't give up and you show resilience, just like Harold practising the poi.

Thea, Year 4 =  We have been learning about what a big problem is and what a little problem is and how we can help solve it. My favourite thing about the caravan was helping Harold with resilience and kindness.

Harley, Year 1 = My favourite thing is seeing Harold and playing with him. I like playing with my brother Brooklyn and Harold says I am being kind.

Vinnie, Year 2 = I like seeing Harold in the caravan and I like it when Grace turns the lights on. Harold taught me that we are not all the same and it is OK to be different because, it would be boring if we were all the same.

Eden, Year 6 = I learned some coping techniques for dealing with my feelings and I really enjoyed seeing Harold, I loved his long luscious lashes.

Willa, Year 5 = I really enjoyed learning about the brain and all the different sections. I liked having discussions about choices and consequences. Harold was the star of the show!

Harold, the Giraffe = I loved coming to Windy Ridge and teaching all the wonderful children. They laughed at my jokes and I loved hearing the stories that children shared.

I think it is safe to say we have all enjoyed Harold, Grace and the Life Education Caravan coming to Windy Ridge School. We are looking forward to the next time we get to see Harold and hearing one of his jokes.

What are we fundraising for?
Proceeds will go towards a new playground and play equipment for our tamariki.

Ordering and collecting your prizes - All prizes must be ordered online.  After you have collected your money you will be able to order your prize between 12th and 26th April.  All prizes ordered will be sent to the school.

Term 2 - Monday 29 April
We would like to welcome all new families to team Windy with our termly Powhiri. All are welcome to attend. If you are new to our school please meet Mr Ash at the front gate, under the bus shelter at 9am.

Term 2 - Monday 13 May
We will be welcoming Samantha Knowles, our new principal to team Windy. This will be Samantha's first day with us and an invitation to the community will follow early in Term 2.

The PTA will be running a sausage sizzle at the colour fun run, along with some baking goodies provided by some of our keen baking children for the PTA to sell.  We'd love to see more of the parents and families along at this event, hope to see you there!

For any children who wish to contribute some baking, please aim to bring this to school on the day of the run - we will put more information out closer to the time.

The next PTA committee meeting is being held Wednesday 3 April in the staffroom at school.  All parents are welcome to come along and find out more about the work we do and get involved.

If you have any questions or concerns, or would like to come on board and join the PTA or help with events, please get in touch with:

PTA Chair - Chris Bone

PTA Secretary - Emma Ryburn-Phengsavath

PTA Staff Rep - Nicola Tyler and Joy Marshall

PTA Members - Jade Upton, Niki Sheriff, Marie Cheeseman, Ruth Niu, Amy Dennis, Luisa Cardenas, Marcia O'Brien, Tessa Kaio, Kyle Aitken, Jonathan Ting, Danielle Church, Kelly Desai-Booth, Bernado Facun, Jose Botigan, Caroline Carpenter.

Term 1

Colour Fun Run - Thursday 11 April - Sausage sizzle, baking and drinks

Superwoman Day - Thursday 9 May 

Movie Night - Friday 24 May

Beats by Bingo - Friday 2 August 

Superman Day - Friday 30 August 

Carols on the Green - Thursday 5 December (Week 8)

Carols on the Green - Thursday 12 December (Week 9) - saver day

To begin your Hero journey with us, please download the Hero by LINC-ED app from the app store or alternatively open your browser and enter go.linc-ed.com and select ‘new user’. 

To login, you will need to enter the email address you used when enrolling your child at Windy Ridge.

Note: use the keywords Hero LINC-ED when searching for the app. For further information please visit: https://our-hero.com/nz/users/families/

Term One  
Friday 12 April - last day of term - 3pm finish

Term Two - Monday 29 April - Friday 5 July
Thursday 9 May - Superwoman Day - welcome all special woman in our lives
Monday 3 June - Kings Birthday - SCHOOL CLOSED
Tuesday 4 June - Teacher Only Day - SCHOOL CLOSED
Friday 28 June - Matariki - SCHOOL CLOSED
Monday 1 July - Kahui Ako Conferences - SCHOOL CLOSED

Friday 5 July - last day of term - 3pm finish

Term Three - Monday 22 July - Friday 27 September
Friday 9 August - Matariki Festival
Friday 30 August- Superman Day - welcome all special men in our lives
Friday 27 September- last day of term - 3pm finish

Term Four - Monday 14 October - Tuesday 17 December
Monday 28th October - Labour Day - SCHOOL CLOSED
Tuesday 17 December - Last day of school 12.30pm

Order online by Wednesday evening to receive your fresh delish healthy sushi. https://sushiday.co.nz/product-category/sushi-packs/

Cut off 9pm Wednesday