Robotics at Whakarongo School

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Student Achievement!

Sign Language (PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!)

Lido Fun!

What a fantastic afternoon Haepapa and Kahurangi had at the Lido yesterday afternoon. A great way to cool off after a well fought Amazing Race in the morning!

Academic Awards

Congratulations to all of those students who achieved Academic Awards at Badge Assembly today.

Silver Badge Recipients

Congratulations to those who received their silver badges today!

Top Swimmer!

Congratulations Alina!

Inter-School Athletics Achievements

Congratulations to our Inter-School Athletics team on their fantastic performance yesterday. Tu Meke guys!

Student Achievements

Swimming Success

Congratulations to our Swimming Superstars for their successes in the weekend!

Cheerleading Success

Bella Evans had a fantastic weekend of cheerleading in Wellington last weekend - well done on your success Bella!

Ag Day School Task and Writing

WINTER HOUSE SPORTS

We had such a FANTASTIC DAY for Winter House Sports!

It was so awesome to see some of our whānau supporting on the sidelines.

Congratulations to Kowhai House who won overall, what an OUTSTANDING effort from all of our students who participated in their selected sports... 

Please enjoy our Winter House Sports Video Montage...

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

AG DAY

HIGHLAND HOME CAMP!

BLUE DO!

Congratulations!

Kahurangi Photo Awards

Ka mau te wehi Kahuragi ākonga!!!
Check out the amazing student photography!!!
Some beautiful ideas and moments captured around our school...

Winter House Sports Postponed

Mōrena Whanau,

Winter-house Sports has been postponed, until early Term 4, due to today's weather conditions.

We look forward to enjoying playing in the fine weather next term!

Ngā mihi Kahurangi Pouako.

CONGRATULATIONS!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Final reminders for production tonight.

Kia Ora Koutou,

What a fantastic run through we had today! Production is looking amazing and we cannot wait to share the performance with you tonight.

Please remember that students need to be dropped off at the green door at the back of the theatre on King Street between 6:30 and 6:45 unless specifically asked to come earlier. A teacher will be there to let them in and direct them to their changing rooms. At this point can we ask parents to make their way to the front entrance as there will be no access to the theatre through the back entrance.

Students DO NOT need to wear their school uniform this evening. It is advisable that they bring named clothing, and a bag to place their clothes in while they are performing to avoid any mix ups with similar items.

All students, unless specifically told otherwise, are to come with foundation, eyeliner and a light coat of red lipstick (mascara optional). No eyeshadow. There will be a make up crew for the students who do not have these items at home. All Gnomes, apart from Kitchen Gnomes, can wear their hair down, and behind their ears. Kitchen Gnomes need to have their hair tied back to allow for their head scarves.

All students at the end of the evening, after the finale, will return to their dressing room to get changed. After this they will return to the stage with their gear, and wait to be released in POD's. The students from Tautoko and Haepapa will be released first due to Kahurangi being more senior. We appreciate your patience with this process. Students will be let go when we can see that a parent is there to collect them. Please make your way to the front of your stage and give your child's pouako a wave so we can release them.

We appreciate it will be a late night tonight, with production expected to run through until approximately 9.30pm. If you would like to bring your child in a little later tomorrow to allow them a sleep in, please notify the office in the morning. We will not be recording these requests tonight as it will be a busy time releasing students and ensuring they are catered for.

Finally, there will be a DVD of both the junior and senior production available for purchase - please keep an eye out in the newsletter for further details.

We are looking forward to seeing you all tonight. We are very proud of our Tamariki and their performances and we are sure you will be too!

Nga Mihi,

Kahurangi Pouako

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Another fantastic result for Alina Wong and Alex Willis in the weekend at a swim carnival in Wellington. Well done guys!

Love of Rugby

Congratulations to Jacob Smith who received recognition at his prize giving this weekend for his many years of dedication as a Marist Rugby Player!

CONGRATULATIONS!

PRODUCTION WEEK!

Reading Follow Up

Check out some of the activities our students have been getting up to this week in the Kahurangi POD!
 

Performance Night

Tickets for the Performance Night will be on sale from Monday morning at the school office. 

Please bring cash if you can.

Conundrum Production Songs

Go Green Manawatu Turbos Day

A great experience yesterday getting a Q and A session with Jade Te Rure and Willy Ambaka from the Manawatu Turbos. Go Green!!!

Go Green Day

Super 6 Sports Tournament

Kia ora whānau, Unfortunately the Pahiatua Bush Multisport grounds have been closed and therefore we cannot have the tournament there next week. The organising school will be setting a new date for the tournament. They are hoping to hold the tournament before the end of the term. We will let you know when a new date is set. Nga mihi

Crazy Hair Day

Our Kahurangi Swimming Champs

Congratulations to Alina Wong and Alex Willis for their fabulous swimming achievements!

Friendly Reminder!

Kia Ora Whānau,

A reminder that we will be trialling all students interested in participating in the Super 6, TOMORROW (weather permitting). If we are unable to hold trials, we will reschedule for next week and notify students. 

Students interested in trialling, must make sure that they have the appropriate training gear for their selected trialling sport:

Netball (trainers essential)

Basketball (trainers essential) 

Soccer (shin-pads & boots essential) 

Rugby (mouthguard & boots essential)

It is strongly advised that students bring a spare change of clothing to trial in. 

Ngā mihi,

Kahurangi Pouako.

Joseph Driessen Seminar

Proud to Represent!

Congratulations to our amazing and dedicated Kahurangi Students who have been invited to join Manawatu Representative Teams. Tu Meke guys!

Kahurangi Matariki Sharing

Learning Celebration

A huge thank you to all our tamariki and whānau that were able to come and share in our Learning Celebrations yesterday. We love having such a supportive extended Kahurangi family to share in our students achievements. We are extremely proud of what the Kahurangi students showcased yesterday, as I'm sure you all are as parents! What an amazing group of talented, creative and innovative tamariki. 

Nga Mihi, Kahurangi Pouako.

Student Achievements

2017 Great Kiwi Competitions

For those students who have registered for the Great Kiwi Competitions (Yr 5-8).

Please take note of the test dates and times:

Maths - Wednesday 21st June (11:30-12:30)
Science - Friday 23rd June (11:30-12:30)
English - Tuesday 27th June (11:30-12:30)

All tests will be held in the Kahurangi Pod.

These tests are all completed online so students will need to bring their own charged devices plus a pen for working out if needed.

Super 10 Rugby Practice Match

A reminder that the Super 10 rugby practice match against Ashhurst will be played tomorrow. This is for the Year 6 students that have been selected for the team. Players must bring a change of old clothes to wear, boots and a mouthguard. Students must have a mouthguard to play.

APP NEEDED!!!

Next week, we will be starting a new focus, "ELECTRONICS". Students will need to download the following app... "AR Circuits". Unfortunately, there is a $1.49 fee to this app, but it is a highly recommended app that we will be exploring over the upcoming weeks...

Student Achievements

CROSS COUNTRY REMINDER

A friendly reminder that we have Cross Country tomorrow. This will be held at Ashhurst Domain.
Students will need to bring a packed-lunch and their water bottles. Furthermore, students are expected to be in their school uniform or house colours (this not a mufti-day), with appropriate running footwear. Please see below for more information regarding the event...

Student Achievement

Raising Awareness for Breast Cancer!!!

What a wonderful day we had today, celebrating Cancer Awareness and standing up against Bullying!

Enjoy your weekend... #weloveUNICORNS :)

Anti-Bullying Week

This week we have been celebrating ANTI-BULLYING week! Here are some awesome student examples from some of the activities ... ENJOY! 

 

Student Achievements

Congratulations to Bridie Beveridge whose team took out the Kyrewood Interschool Horse-riding competition yesterday! We are super PROUD of you Bridie :) Check out some pics from her day...

Motocross Maddi

WE CAN BE HEROES

WE CAN BE HEROES

Player of the Year

Congratulations to Joshua Kensington for receiving Player of the Year for his Under 13 Rookies Softball team. Tu Meke Josh.

Congratulations to the amazing Technology Terrors who took out second place at the finals of the Epro8 challenge today!

Congratulations to Maddi for her amazing achievement in the weekend. Great effort!

Dress Up Day

We had such a fun day for Book Character Day! Take a look...

Congratulations to our Epro8 semifinalist winners!

The GATE students who form the Whakarongo Technology Terrors battled it out this morning against schools from Palmerston North, Danniverke and Whanganui. After two and a half hours of creative problem solving, they succeeded in winning first place, taking home the trophy and earning their place in the upcoming regional final! Well done Whakarongo Technology Terrors!

World Vision 40 Hour Famine

Attached below is a notice about this years world vision 40 hour Famine. This draws connections to our inquiry this term, 'We Can Be Heroes' in which we are investigating people in our community and their positive impact on society. Please take some time to talk to your children and visit the website together www.famine.org.nz to discuss some ways they can join in.

Congratulations to our students who were formally recognised for their contributions within the classroom and as representatives of Whakarongo School.