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| Te Whānau Kauri Cyber Safety |  (64 kbs) | | We have become aware that a number of students in Kauri have social media accounts, especially Instagram accounts, and are using them in hurtful ways. It is important to be cyber safe and we would request, for your child’s safety, that you check the following... |
| Te Whānau Matai Harcourt Park Trip | (451 kbs) | | Te Whānau Matai will be visiting Harcourt Park in Upper Hutt 18th December to celebrate our inquiry learning focus - Innovation in sport.
We will go as a whole Whānau.... |
| Te Whānau Nikau Avalon Park Trip | (189 kbs) | | On Monday 17th December, Te Whānau Nikau will spend the day at Avalon Park
in Lower Hutt. We will travel to and from the park by bus, leaving school at
9:10am. We aim to be back at school by 2:50pm... |
| Ako 3 students and whānau | (116 kbs) | | Nicola Davidson, who has been in the class on Tuesdays, will be in Ako 3 until the end of the term. Nicola is not available on Thursdays so our wonderful Brigit Kerr will take the class on those days.... |
| Te Whānau Nikau Athletics | (113 kbs) | | Come and support your child as they run, jump
and throw for Te Whānau Nikau athletics!
Tuesday 11th December
Postponement - Thursday 13th December
Karori Park
9:30am - 10:30am... |
| Te Whānau Kauri Link Age Visits | (376 kbs) | | Te Whānau Kauri's successful Linkage programme visiting our residents continues this term. The students will be travelling together by bus... |
| Te Whānau Kahikatea’s EOTC Activities | (90 kbs) | | (Education Outside the Classroom)
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Towards the end of this term, Te Whānau Kahikatea have a series of events planned to develop collaboration, resilience and problem solving... |
| Te Whānau Kauri 2019 Wellington College Induction Day | (293 kbs) | | This will take place on Thursday 22 November 2018, beginning in the College's Old Boys Gym, at 9.00am and ending at about 3.00pm... |
| Te Whānau Kauri Noho Marae 6th - 7th December | (987 kbs) | | It is time for our Noho Marae - Marae sleepover. This is a fantastic experience for our students and is part of our EOTC (Education Outside of the Classroom)... |
| Te Whānau Kauri Term 4 Newsletter | (1.3 Mbs) | | 6 November: Primarily Playing with Shakespeare 22 November: Wellington College Induction Day 6-7 December: Noho Marae at Wainuiomata Marae 18 December: Year 8 Leavers' Dinner 6:30pm LinkAge visits Weeks 6,7,9 ... |
| Te Whānau Matai Term 4 Newsletter | (788 kbs) | | We will be restarting our 'Friends' programme this term. This is designed to develop social skills, emotional education and well-being in our students... |
| Te Whānau Kahikatea Term 4 Newsletter | (1.6 Mbs) | | What's happening in Term 4? - Gym visits, each class will be visiting the Karori Recreation centre (on either Mondays or Tuesdays) to participate in gymnastics. - Karori Public Library, each class will have the opportunity to visit the Karori Library four times on their gym days... |
| Te Whānau Nikau Term 4 Newsletter | (1.6 Mbs) | | You will see the team of Te Whānau Nikau is growing. This term we opened Akomanga 22, a second Year 0 class. Shelley and Esther are the teachers... |
| Te Whānau Kauri Transition to College 26th Oct | (266 kbs) | | This Friday 26th October your child will be attending Wellington Girls College as part of our Transition to College Programme.
We will be leaving school at 8:45am, and will be back by 11:30am... |
| Te Whānau Kahikatea Gym Sessions and Library Visits | (275 kbs) | | Te Whānau Kahikatea is participating in eight sessions of gymnastics at Karori Recreation Centre this term. Alongside four of the sessions, the fabulous team of librarians at Karori Library have agreed to teach our students more about the facilities at our amazing community library... |
| Te Whānau Nikau - Matairangi Nature Trail, Mt Victoria | (536 kbs) | | In Term 4 Te Whānau Nikau will be visiting the Matairangi Nature Trail on Mt Victoria. For dates and times for Ako 9,10,11,13,14,15,16,17 and 22 see Notices-Te Whānau Newsletters |
| Ako 11,17 and 22 Matairangi Nature Trail, Mt Victoria | (536 kbs) | | As part of our Term 4 learning about playgrounds, we will be visiting the Matairangi Nature Trail on Mt Victoria. Ako 17, Ako 11 and Ako 22 will be going on Wednesday 24th October... |
| Ako 10,16 Matairangi Nature Trail, Mt Victoria | (536 kbs) | | As part of our Term 4 learning about playgrounds, we will be visiting the Matairangi Nature Trail on Mt Victoria. Ako 16 and Ako 10 will be going on Thursday 25th October... |
| Ako 9,15 Matairangi Nature Trail, Mt Victoria | (536 kbs) | | As part of our Term 4 learning about playgrounds, we will be visiting the Matairangi Nature Trail on Mt Victoria. Ako 15 and Ako 9 will be going on Thursday 25th October... |
| Ako 13, 14 Matairangi Nature Trail, Mt Victoria | (536 kbs) | | As part of our Term 4 learning about playgrounds, we will be visiting the Matairangi Nature Trail on Mt Victoria. Ako 14 and Ako 13 will be going on Monday 29th October... |
| Te Whānau Kahikatea Gym Classes | (319 kbs) | | In Term Four,Te Whānau Kahikatea will go to the Karori Recreation Centre for a planned programme of gymnastics instruction. It is very important on gymnastic days that students wear comfor table track pants or shorts... |
| Te Whānau Nikau Gym Classes | (251 kbs) | | In Term 4 Te Whānau Nikau will go to the Karori Recreation Centre for a planned programme of gymnastics instruction. For dates and times for Ako 9,10,11,13,14,15,16 and 17 see Notices-Te Whānau Newsletters |
| Te Whānau Nikau Gym Classes - Ako 9 | (251 kbs) | | In Term Four, Ako 9 will go to the Karori Recreation Centre for a planned programme of gymnastics instruction. It is very important on gymnastic days that students wear comfortable track pants or shorts... |
| Te Whānau Nikau Gym Classes - Ako 10 | (251 kbs) | | In Term Four, Ako 10 will go to the Karori Recreation Centre for a planned programme of gymnastics instruction. It is very important on gymnastic days that students wear comfortable track pants or shorts... |
| Te Whānau Nikau Gym Classes - Ako 11 | (251 kbs) | | In Term Four, Ako 11 will go to the Karori Recreation Centre for a planned programme of gymnastics instruction. It is very important on gymnastic days that students wear comfortable track pants or shorts... |
| Te Whānau Nikau Gym Classes - Ako 13 | (251 kbs) | | In Term Four, Ako 13 will go to the Karori Recreation Centre for a planned programme of gymnastics instruction. It is very important on gymnastic days that students wear comfortable track pants or shorts... |
| Te Whānau Nikau Gym Classes - Ako 14 | (251 kbs) | | In Term Four, Ako 14 will go to the Karori Recreation Centre for a planned programme of gymnastics instruction. It is very important on gymnastic days that students wear comfortable track pants or shorts... |
| Te Whānau Nikau Gym Classes - Ako 15 | (251 kbs) | |
| Te Whānau Nikau Gym Classes - Ako 16 | (251 kbs) | |
| Te Whānau Nikau Gym Classes - Ako 17 | (251 kbs) | | In Term Four, Ako 17 will go to the Karori Recreation Centre for a planned programme of gymnastics instruction. It is very important on gymnastic days that students wear comfortable track pants or shorts... |
| Te Whānau Kahikatea Artsplash Music Performance | (60 kbs) | | Our Artsplash performance is on Tuesday 18th September at 5:00pm.
Students will travel to and from the Michael Fowler Centre by bus and will need to go to their own classroom at 3:55pm/4:00pm... |
| Te Whānau Conferences | (5.3 Mbs) | | Wednesday 19th September and Tuesday 25th September
Kia ora, Whānau Conference times are now open, online.
To book your interview, go to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code... |
| Digital Citizenship | (184 kbs) | | We are hosting an evening for you to learn more about keeping your children safe on line. Wednesday 12th September, at 7:00pm to 8:00pm in our school hall... |
| Artsplash - Tuesday 18th | (97 kbs) | | Te Whānau Kahikatea have been working hard to learn all the songs and actions for Artsplash. The performance is on Tuesday 18th September at the Michael Fowler Centre. This is such a wonderful opportunity to perform in a huge choir... |
| Shared Lunch - Saying Thank You! Friday 24th 12:00pm | (438 kbs) | | The Mirror Mirror production is in full swing and looks amazing! Now it is time to think about saying 'thank you' to the many people who helped us to put on this show. We are holding a shared lunch this Friday to celebrate and recognise the talents and creativity of all those involved... |
| Space Place | (438 kbs) | | To support our learning Te Ao Hurihuri, we will be going on a trip to the Space Place, Kelburn. The bus is leaving KWNS at 9:10am. Your child will need suitable shoes and a warm jacket for this trip. Students will take their morning tea with them... |
| Mirror, Mirror! Te Whānau Kauri Parents | (363 kbs) | | The show is really coming together. Every student in Te Whanau Kauri has a part to play. Being part of a show and appearing on stage is a wonderful and essential part of the Year 7 and 8 experience... |
| Mirror, Mirror! Te Whānau Kauri Production | (722 kbs) | | Te Whānau Kauri Production 2018 Wednesday 22nd August and Thursday 23rd August 7pm Karori West Normal School Hall Adult $10, Child $5 or Family Pass $25 ... |
| Te Whānau Kauri Term 3 Newsletter | (4.1 Mbs) | | This term, our programme has two parts. During weeks 1 to 5, our focus is The Arts, English and Mathematics. We are all working incredibly hard to create ’Mirror! Mirror’, our production which we showcase during week 5... |
| Te Whānau Matai Term 3 Newsletter | (4.1 Mbs) | | Does Earth have to be our home?
Science, Technology, and English are a central part of our learning this term.
We are exploring types of scientific investigations used in astronomy, such as, pattern seeking, modelling, and research... |
| Te Whānau Kahikatea Term 3 Newsletter | (1.4 Mbs) | | How does the sun effect us here on Earth?
Science, Technology and Visual Art are the main curriculum areas that we are exploring this term... |
| Te Whānau Nikau Term 3 Newsletter | (1.6 Mbs) | | The Changing Land
This term, our key learning is in Science and Dance. We are learning to be scientists by pattern seeking in our local and school environments... |
| Te Whānau Matai Carter Observatory Trip | (441 kbs) | | Te Whānau Matai will be attending the Space Place at Carter Observatory this term to assist our inquiry learning focus of Te Ao Huri Huri - Our Ever-Changing Universe. Please see the table below for times and dates... |
| Te Whānau Matai Gymnastics | (5.7 Mbs) | | Te Whānau Matai will be attending the ASB Sports Centre in Kilbirnie for gymnastics and to learn different sporting activities... |
| Te Whānau Kauri Term 3 Disco | (3.1 Mbs) | | Come and enjoy a night filled with fun, laughter and of course, DANCING!! Heaps of spot prizes to be won! 6:30 – 8:00pm ... |
| Te Whānau Matai Term 3 Disco | (3.1 Mbs) | | Come and enjoy a night filled with fun, laughter and of course, DANCING!! Heaps of spot prizes to be won! 6:30pm – 7:30pm... |
| Te Whānau Kahikatea Term 3 Disco | (3 Mbs) | | Come and enjoy a night filled with fun, laughter and of course, DANCING!! Heaps of spot prizes to be won! 5:15 – 6:00pm ... |
| Te Whānau Nikau Term 3 Disco | (3.1 Mbs) | | Come and enjoy a night filled with fun, laughter and of course, DANCING!! Heaps of spot prizes to be won! 4:15 – 5:00pm ... |
| Te Whānau Kahikatea Space Place Trip | (448 kbs) | | To support our learning about the Sun and the Moon, we will be going on a trip to the Space Place, Kelburn...
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| ASB St John in Schools programme - 27th, 28th June | (197 kbs) | | Each class in Te Whānau Nikau and Te Whānau Kahikatea will have a session with an educator from St John in Schools providing learning experiences to empower them with the skills and confidence required to take action in response to an emergency situation... |
| Te Whānau Nikau Te Papa Trip | (1.5 Mbs) | | Te Whānau Nikau will be visiting Te Papa to participate in the Art Explorer programme. Ako 9 and 10 Friday 22nd June, Friday 22nd June, Ako 13 and 17 Thursday 28th June, Ako 14, 15 and 16 Friday 29th June... |
| Matai Noho Marae 2018 Thursday 3rd & Friday 4th May | (415 kbs) | | Please be at school on this Thursday by 8.00am and go straight to the hall.
We have planned an exciting programme for our noho marae. The students will have the opportunity to try several different activities throughout the day on Thursday at the marae ... |
| POSITIVE PUBERTY MEETING | (61 kbs) | | In week 2, Te Whānau Kauri will begin teaching Positive Puberty. This meeting is for all parents/Whānau to learn about this unit. This Wednesday 2nd May at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Ako 2 ... |
| Te Whānau Matai Sleepover at Wainuiomata Marae | (139 kbs) | | Kia ora te Whānau
As part of our EOTC programme, Matai will be sleeping over at the Wainuiomata Marae. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the many tāonga of New Zealand’s culture and to have an overnight experience.
Dates and times are as follows... |
| Te Whānau Matai - Noho Marae Visit HEALTH FORM | (156 kbs) | | Te Whānau Matai - Noho Marae 2018 HEALTH FORM ... |
| Te Whānau Nikau Pipitea Marae Visit | (201 kbs) | | As part of our term one learning about marae, Te Whānau
Nikau will be visiting Pipitea Marae on Monday 12th March.
We will leave school at 9.00am and return by 12.30pm.... |
| Te Whānau Kahikatea - Let’s try Roller Blading! | (205 kbs) | | As part of Movin’ March and our work on the values of resilience and
perseverance, Te Whānau Kahikatea will be visiting the Kilbirnie Recreation
Centre to learn how to Roller Blade. ... |
| Te Whānau Matai Newsletter -Term1 2018 | (1.3 Mbs) | | Te Whānau Matai is symbolised by the Matai
tree. This tree grows taller than the Kahikatea,
and often stands alone, reminding us that our
students are encouraged to continue growing
into independent thinkers and learners... |
| Te Whānau Kahikatea Newsletter -Term1 2018 | (1.2 Mbs) | | Te Whānau Kahikatea is symbolised by the Kahikatea tree. This tree
grows in groups, their roots intertwined for support. They are taller
than Nikau palms, but not as big a Matai or Kauri tree... |
| Te Whānau Nikau Newsletter -Term1 2018 | (2.2 Mbs) | | Te Whānau Nikau is symbolised by the
Nikau palm. The Nikau palm is one of
the smaller trees in the bush,
representing our youngest students.
The fronds of the Nikau palm open up,
reminding us that our students are
opening their minds and starting their
learning journey with us at KWNS... |
| Te Whānau Matai National Library Visit | (236 kbs) | | In week 3 each class will visit the He Tohu exhibition at the National Library. This is an
important part of our He Taonga Tenei unit – exploring the concept of place as a gift... |
| Te Whānau Kauri Days Bay Visit | (151 kbs) | | Te Whānau Kauri are having a 'Getting to Know You' trip to Days Bay.
We will be going on Tuesday 20th February at 9:45am and will return by 2:30pm.
The postponement date is Friday 23rd February... |
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