Kia Ora Koutou. Nga mihi kia koutou ASSEMBLY (Rooms 5 & 10) This week’s assembly has been postponed until Friday 3 rd November. ELECTION RESULT There is no doubt that a change in government will signal changes for all of us in different ways in our personal lives and those of our children, but what can we expect in education area; 1) National Standards will go. All three parties campaigned on removing National Standards from the education landscape. This will have flow on effects for other programmes in education. It is unclear whether it will be replaced with anything but we can be assured that if it is then the sector will be consulted with. This is welcomed. 2) Charter schools will go. This frees up much needed money for state schooling that is currently being disproportionately distributed to charter schools as result of the previous government’s agreement with the ACT party. This is welcomed. 3) A return to 100% fully qualified teachers in ECE centres. A return to the previous position would see children being taught by qualified teacher’s not untrained teachers. Again this is welcomed. 4) Free tertiary education in the first year- while not directly effecting primary schools we are all engaged in a seamless education system. Anything that promotes ongoing interest and enthusiasm in continued learning is to be welcomed. Of course there are a few others but these are the main ones. The big question is when these things will be acted on and what impact it will have directly on schools. That is unclear at this stage. We will always keep you informed of changes as they come to hand. In the meantime we will continue to provide you with the same information in regard to your child’s achievement and progress as before. However I would encourage you to continue to focus on the descriptors in the reports rather than where they align to a National standard as mentioned previously their days have been signalled as being short. So in short "watch this space!" . NEWSLETTER 26 October 2018 September 2017 Week 2 Term 4
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Kia Ora Koutou. Nga mihi kia koutou ASSEMBLY (Rooms 5 & 10) This week’s assembly has been postponed until Friday 3rd November. ELECTION RESULT There is no doubt that a change in government will signal changes for all of us in different ways in our personal lives and those of our children, but what can we expect in education area; 1) National Standards will go. All three parties campaigned on removing National Standards from the education landscape. This will have flow on effects for other programmes in education. It is unclear whether it will be replaced with anything but we can be assured that if it is then the sector will be consulted with. This is welcomed. 2) Charter schools will go. This frees up much needed money for state schooling that is currently being disproportionately distributed to charter schools as result of the previous government’s agreement with the ACT party. This is welcomed. 3) A return to 100% fully qualified teachers in ECE centres. A return to the previous position would see children being taught by qualified teacher’s not untrained teachers. Again this is welcomed. 4) Free tertiary education in the first year- while not directly effecting primary schools we are all engaged in a seamless education system. Anything that promotes ongoing interest and enthusiasm in continued learning is to be welcomed. Of course there are a few others but these are the main ones. The big question is when these things will be acted on and what impact it will have directly on schools. That is unclear at this stage. We will always keep you informed of changes as they come to hand. In the meantime we will continue to provide you with the same information in regard to your child’s achievement and progress as before. However I would encourage you to continue to focus on the descriptors in the reports rather than where they align to a National standard as mentioned previously their days have been signalled as being short. So in short "watch this space!"
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NEWSLETTER 26 October 2018 September 2017
Week 2 Term 4
WEST END SCHOOL – CHANGE OF BANK ACCOUNT Please note that we now have a new bank account. From now on please make payments into this account.
ASB – 12-3143-0395410-00
PHOTOLIFE SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS Photographs will come home with children today.
GENERAL NOTICES
Room 16 reading and writing, enjoying the outside weather
Mana Aoruroa
Pihipihinga learning in exploration time
TERM 4 SPORTS TEAMS HOCKEY West End Gnats Year 1-2 team
HOLDEN Emily
DALE Jenson
WILSON Vida
McKEAGE Sydnee
WIGHT Rita
HAYES-McEWAN Danyelle
PEREIRA Noah-Nesta
DRUMMOND Jin
Coach Villena Wilson and Tonia Hayes
Monday Games Starts 30 October
West End Silversticks Year 1-2 team
TEPAKI Exavior
HORTON Tia
KANGISHER Elisha
BATTLEY Sylvia
DINGLEY Georgie
DAVIS Tyler
HOLMES Cooper
DOWNEY Christopher
Coach Alan Dingley & Gayle Moana
Monday Games Starts 30 October
West End Goldsticks Year 3-4 team
FOVAKIS Alexia
DOWNEY Ollie
YARRALL Isabelle
WIGHT Madeline
JACKSON Brooklyn
COWAN Aryton
GWANPUA Danielle
PEREIRA Israel
FREEMAN Halle
Coach Sunny George Gwanpua and Jamie Wight
Tuesday Games Starts 26 October
West End Terriers Year 3-4 team
KAPEA Wikitoria
GREATHEAD Samuel
DINGLEY Sam
RATTRAY Sophie
OSBORNE Luke
STELLA Liam
CORNELIUS Kaya
Coach Alan Dingley and Jane Stella
Friday Games Starts 27 October
SPORTS
West End Warriors Year 5-6 team
GRAY Hayley
AL-SALEEM Maryam
AL-SALEEM Aalya
VITAU Mia
MITCHELL Chelsea
CHEETHAM Brooke
VUNISA Mereti
McMILLAN Jessie
RATTRAY James
IQBAL Kashaf
No Coach Suli Vitau, Josua Vunisa and Lauren Gray
Wednesday Games Starts 25 October
FLIPERBALL West End Sharks Flipperball team
STEWART Ben
BATTLEY Elsie
ZAMBAZOS Andrew
RYNHART Sarah
ABEEHA Syeda
EVANS Jayden
KANT Tapas
WIEDOW Annemare
Coach Matthew Stewart & Tarang Kant
Wednesday Games Starts 25 October
SOCCER West End Bobcats (7&Under)
AL-SALEEM Yeeman
MUNRO Lachlan
LOCK Cade
TEPAKI Exavior
WADA Ilyas
KANGISHER Abigail
Coach Nada El Hosseny
Wednesday Games Starts 25 October
West End Eagles (9 & Under)
ENGLAND Ryan
SIMI Leighton
WILSON Jaden
CHEETHAM Ashley
COWAN Ayrton
ROBERTS Keegan
PAKOME Mason Jenkins
No Coach
Wednesday Games Starts 25 October
West End Falcon (11 & Under)
HOHAIA Jahkhony
MUNRO Robbie
EVEREST Hunter
ALEFAIO Daniel
OSBORNE Jack
WATSON Kahu
COOPER Devon
No Coach
Wednesday Games Starts 25 October
TOUCH West End Bears (Under 8)
LE Tamsyn
SIMPSON Marnix
RAUTIHI-ANARU Kingi
MOAR Lily
SMITH Sophie
TARAI Tevita
LOCK Cade
No Coach Daniel Moar
Friday Games Starts 27 October
West End Cheetahs (Under 10)
JOHNSTON Lilly
WOODS Sage
VITAU Ruby
STURM Jonti
TEITINGA Amarni
FOVAKIS Yianni
WATSON Kahu
WAIOMIO-MIKA Te Kara
No Coach Suli Vitau
Manager Pru Walker
Friday Games 27 October
T-BALL West End Blue Socks (Under 7)
HENDERSON Luke
VITAU Ruby
JACKSON Brooklyn
CLARK Ryan
ROBERTS Keegan
BAIG Maryam
SIMPSON Marnix
BAIG Taha
ROBERTS Rhyd
Coach Evan Roberts
Manager Zarah Clark
Saturday Games Starts 28 October
CRICKET Gold C Grade Development Team
ZUBAIR Mohaaiman
DAVISON Maxwell
SYED Uzair
ALLAN Ryan
Tuesday Games Starts 24 October
SPORTS DRAWS TOUCH DRAW FOR FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER – GAMES PLAYED AT MONRAD PARK
WE Cheetahs WE Cheetahs
vs vs
RSS Tigers Opiki Lightsavers
4:00 pm 4:30 pm
Gnd 2 (A) Mad Butcher Gnd 3 (B) Tanenuiarangi
WE Bears WE Bears
vs vs
Opiki Rebels Parkland
5:00 pm 5:30 pm
Gnd 3 (B) Tanenuiarangi Gnd 3 (A) Tanenuiarangi
FLIPPERBALL DRAW FOR NEXT WEEK 1 NOVEMBER – GAMES PLAYED AT LIDO AQUATIC CENTRE
WE Sharks vs Whakarongo Dolphins 4:30 pm
HOCKEY DRAW FOR FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER – GAMES PLAYED AT ENDEAVOUR TWIN TURFS
WE Terriers Vs College St Tornadoes 3:30 pm Turf 1A
HOCKEY DRAW FOR MONDAY 30 OCTOBER – GAMES PLAYED AT ENDEAVOUR TWIN TURFS
WE Gnats Vs College St Black 3.30 pm Turf 1C
WE Silversticks Vs Tiritea Transformers 5:00 pm Turf 1D
HOCKEY DRAW FOR TUESDAY 31 OCTOBER – GAMES PLAYED AT ENDEAVOUR TWIN TURFS
WE Goldsticks Vs Whakarongo Waiporoporo 5:00 pm Turf 1B
HOCKEY DRAW FOR WEDNESDAY 1 NOVEMBER – GAMES PLAYED AT ENDEAVOUR TWIN TURFS
WE Warriors Vs Parkland Yellow 5:30 pm Turf 1A
T BALL DRAW FOR SATURTDAY 28 OCTOBER – COLQUHOUN PARK
WE Blue Socks Vs
To be advised by email
SOCCER DRAW FOR WEDNESDAY 1 NOVEMBER – GAMES PLAYED AT ARENA
WES Bobcats Vs Ashhurst Giants 4:30 pm Pitch 3
WES Eagles Vs Parkland 5:00pm Pitch 4
WES Falcon Vs Parkland Green 5:30pm Pitch 7
The Bobcats did a wonderful job on their first game. They brought lots for enthusiasm and energy, and we saw some beautiful passes and interceptions. Well done Cade, he scored our one goal for the day, though there were plenty of close calls! Keep up the great work guys.
First game of the season!
PITA PIT LUNCH - Thursday 2nd November. Order form included with this newsletter.
WES PTA QUIZ NIGHT! The PTA is running a quiz night on Friday 17th November 2017. Tables are $60 each and can seat up to 6 people. Tickets are on sale now and numbers are limited so get in quick! As well as a prize for the winning team we have a number of items available for auction on the night so bring plenty of spare change! The quiz will start at 7pm but the doors will be open at 6pm. Light snacks will be provided and drinks (beer, wine and juice) will be available for purchase (cash only). Due to the sale of alcohol this event is strictly 18+ Come and join us for a night full of fun and laughter. Decorate your table, decorate yourselves – who knows there might even be a prize for best dressed! We are also looking for things to sell or use as prizes at the quiz night so if you are able to help us with any donations please contact Sam at [email protected] before 7st November. Any donations are greatly appreciated!
BOOK FAIR - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Monday 6th November 2017 We also need volunteers to help at the Book Fair. It is not difficult to learn what to do and there is always a WES staff member there to help you. Please fill out the form below and return it to school if you are able to help, or call in and see Sue at the school office or phone 3582-465. We look forward to seeing you at the Book Fair. West End Library Team
West End School - Book Fair 2017 I would be interested in helping at the Book Fair. I am available (please appropriate box)
Mon 6/11
Tue 7/11
Wed 8/11
Thu 9/11
Fri 10/11
Before school 8:30 till 9:00
After school 2:50 till 3:30
Name__________________________Phone number____________ Eldest child’s name _____________________ Regards from the West End T.E.A.M Together Everyone Achieves More
