Kia ora Parents, Caregivers and Friends of the school,
Tomorrow, Friday 4 July is the last day of the term. School finishes at 3p.m.
Term 3 will start on Monday 21 July
You will note the additional letter from the Audit and Review office included with this newsletter.
The Board of Trustees and Staff were very pleased with our ERO report this month and now you have the opportunity to read the letter to the community.
All the staff work long hours to plan for well designed learning programmes for children and attend professional development opportunities for their own learning to enhance their practice.
This has been recognised by the ERO team along with very positive comments about the children here at Western Heights.
“Children are relaxed and secure, confident to share their ideas, listen to the opinions of others and challenge themselves to try new things. They show empathy and are quick to offer help and support when it is needed. They enjoy opportunities for
competing at sports and organised games, secure that their
efforts will be recognised. They are becoming increasingly able to talk about their learning and take responsibility for it.
Leadership opportunities exist for older students who enjoy contributing to making decisions.” Page 2 of the report.
The full report will be on the Audit and Review website in two weeks.
Terry and I are looking forward to spending time with our two very young grandchildren and I hope you also enjoy some
family time over the holidays.
Class Space 5
We are pleased to have the same teachers, Mrs M.R. and Mrs Sparey, continuing in term 3.
Waitakere Adult Literacy
Parents/caregivers are you having problems with your own reading, writing, spelling or maths? Would you like to help your children with their homework? Do you know an adult who would like to improve their literacy? Waitakere Adult
Literacy offers friendly learning in small groups. Phone
837 1479 to find out more.
Principals Awards
Christopher Garner Dom Park Paige Henley
Tebay Mills Cindy Lister Anthony Bates
Shelby Kay Helen Huang Zhang Natalya Trenwith
Damon Smith Emma Barrell Oliver Brook
Stefanie Kovacova Angelina Kuttan Lydia Olo
Shaye McCartney Samuel Panapa Woojin Wang
Zoe Willetts Andre Brooking Thelma Magengezha
Sarah-Jayne Lakin Brooke Robinson Emma Gray
Elise Panapa Mackenzie James Andee Kenept
Dan-yel James Sohana Singh Amy Matheson
Jarom Leato Christopher Seng Jaden Ferguson
Alexandra Legge-Murray Brandon Martinez-Sutton
Tiffini McGregor-Dawson Jackson McGrath
Congratulations
Monique Barnes has been selected to train with the 12 year old girls Excellence Group run by United Soccer 1. Monique is only 10. Well done!
Jessica Taylor has been selected for the Year 5/6 Auckland Hockey Team.
Middle School Trip to Arataki Education Centre
Details will be sent home at the beginning of Term 3 for the trip which takes place in Week 2, Term 3.
Dates to Note
Mon. 28 July: CS15 & 23 to Arataki Education Centre
Tues. 29 July: CS 11 & 12 to Arataki Education Centre
Wed. 30 July: CS10 & 13 to Arataki Education Centre
Thurs. 31 July: CS22 to Arataki Education Centre
Frid. 26 Sept.: Term 3 ends
Found
A pair of reading glasses, charcoal metallic frames found on the concrete out the front of the school office. May be child’s or adults.
A pair of Caterpillar black leather steel cap boots, size US4 left at the back door of the office.
Henderson Intermediate School Open Days
Tuesday 29 July: 9a.m. - 2.30p.m. and 5.30p.m. - 6.30p.m. then 6.30p.m. - 7.30p.m.
Monday 18 August: 5.30p.m. - 6.30p.m. then 6.30p.m - 7.30p.m.
Snowplanet - 5 day school holiday programme
See www.snowplanet.co.nz or book on 09 427 0044 x 725.
Fun Kids Holiday Programme
For 5 – 10 year olds. Mon 7 – Fri 11 July from 9.00a.m. – 3.00p.m. at Henderson Baptist Church. $10/day ($8/day if registered for whole week) Further details call 836 9900
July Holiday Performing Arts Fun - 1 Day Programme
With the Performance.net team at Summerland School.
Friday 11 July, 8.30am – 4.pm. A day of acting. Explore the dual characters of Hannah Montana and the imaginary world of Mr Magorium and his Wonder Emporium. Phone 476 4045
Incredible Science Festival - Monday 7 July
From 9.30a.m. - 3.30p.m. For primary and intermediate-aged children. A fun, free day of interactive activities,
lectures and shows. Programme line-up includes slime, green cheese, bony bodies, fossils, jelly bean bacteria, smart cars, penguins and how to survive an alien encounter. See www.science.auckland.ac.nz (click on Incredible Science under events on the bottom right) for programme and
locations. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult.
West Wave School Holiday Programme
See www.waitakere.govt.nz. For enquiries phone 838 3706.
House for Sale - Te Kanawa Crescent, Henderson
Two bedroom, good condition. Handy to bus stops, schools, Waitakere Hospital and shopping centres. Phone 836 4046.
NO SAUSAGE SIZZLE TOMORROW
SCHOOL FINISHES AT 3P.M. FRIDAY
DON’T FORGET
WORLD VISION COLLECTION
