Thank you everyone for such a fantastic year at Waltham School.
So many highlights and so many wonderful things happening in our school and in our area.
Our year has ended with a very positive ERO review which will be published early in the new year. The school has a copy and we are extremely thrilled with their feedback.
We are also very high on the priority list for a major new building project in 2015 as our roll grows and we update towards a state of the art modern learning environment.
It is indeed a very exciting time to be associated with Waltham School and the local area over the next few years.
2014
School opens for pupils on Tuesday 4th February. The office will be open for new enrollments and inquiries from Thursday 30th January.
We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Thursday, 12 December 2013
Monday, 18 November 2013
Monday, 11 November 2013
Apologies and welcome back!!!!!
Hi all,
This is a quick post to say 'hello again' after an extended period 'off-line' in regards to my blog.
It's great to be back on-line again and being able to keep you in touch with the latest school news and views straight from the 'Principal's Desk'.
Athletics Sports for the whole school are approaching fast.
Weather permitting they will be next Tuesday 19th. It will be a great day for the family to enjoy so why not pack a picnic and come down and share in the fun with us. As usual the children will be involved in all the 'traditional' athletics events and maybe even the odd new event as well.
WOOSH will be selling refreshments and helping with a sausage sizzle on the day. We will get children to pre-order at school on Monday and adults and friends can purchase them on the day.
The following day (Tuesday) the Room 9 (and myself) are heading to Wainui for three days on their end of year camp and outdoor education experience. This camp is always a highlight of mine and I am really looking forward to it this year. We have a fantastic group of senior students to share this time with.
There are several events coming up as we near the end of the year. I will update you on some of these shortly.
This is a quick post to say 'hello again' after an extended period 'off-line' in regards to my blog.
It's great to be back on-line again and being able to keep you in touch with the latest school news and views straight from the 'Principal's Desk'.
Athletics Sports for the whole school are approaching fast.
Weather permitting they will be next Tuesday 19th. It will be a great day for the family to enjoy so why not pack a picnic and come down and share in the fun with us. As usual the children will be involved in all the 'traditional' athletics events and maybe even the odd new event as well.
WOOSH will be selling refreshments and helping with a sausage sizzle on the day. We will get children to pre-order at school on Monday and adults and friends can purchase them on the day.
The following day (Tuesday) the Room 9 (and myself) are heading to Wainui for three days on their end of year camp and outdoor education experience. This camp is always a highlight of mine and I am really looking forward to it this year. We have a fantastic group of senior students to share this time with.
There are several events coming up as we near the end of the year. I will update you on some of these shortly.
Tuesday, 3 September 2013
Senior Trip to Orana Park Off Today
Due to the weather our Senior Trip to Orana Park is off today and classes are 'as normal' at school.
Our trip will now be NEXT Wednesday.
Our trip will now be NEXT Wednesday.
Monday, 26 August 2013
Room 6 Camp
Last week I was lucky enough to accompany Room 6 on their camp. The first night was spent at the Rapaka Marae and the second night at Living Springs.
Yet again I came home from a Waltham School camp feeling so fortunate to have spent my time with such a fantastic group of children and adults. Everyone participated positively in the huge range of camp activities. Walks, climbing, weaving, archery, swimming, farm yard, horse riding.... it was an amazing time.
A huge 'Thank You' to Mrs Topp for the wonderful job she did organising and running the camp, and to Mr Deadmarsh and Sylvia for joining us to help supervise and care for the group.
A huge 'Thank You', also to the Red Cross who's grant meant we were able to provide the $200+pp camping experience completely free to all families this year.
I hope you enjoy some of these photos.
We now look forward to Room 9's camp next term.
Yet again I came home from a Waltham School camp feeling so fortunate to have spent my time with such a fantastic group of children and adults. Everyone participated positively in the huge range of camp activities. Walks, climbing, weaving, archery, swimming, farm yard, horse riding.... it was an amazing time.
A huge 'Thank You' to Mrs Topp for the wonderful job she did organising and running the camp, and to Mr Deadmarsh and Sylvia for joining us to help supervise and care for the group.
A huge 'Thank You', also to the Red Cross who's grant meant we were able to provide the $200+pp camping experience completely free to all families this year.
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| The class arrive and are welcomed on to the Rapaki Marae |
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| A little more tired the next day...but still having fun! |
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| Settling down for the night and story time at the Marae. |
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| Climbing Wall fun at Living Springs. |
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| Horse Riding at the farm. |
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| More horse riding. |
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| Cuddling up to the cute animals. |
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| Some of us got to share a sheep. |
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| Feeding the friendly sheep. |
I hope you enjoy some of these photos.
We now look forward to Room 9's camp next term.
Thursday, 15 August 2013
Friday 16th continued...
Senior Winter Sport today at Hagley Park for our Rugby, Soccer and Netball Teams. This may be the final week of competition but i will let you know early next week for sure.
Room 6 Camp
Next Wednesday Room 6 students are off to camp at Living Springs. It will be my pleasure to attend this camp and share the experience with the other staff and students. Again we need to say a huge THANK YOU to the School BOT and Red Cross for working together to give this wonderful experience to our students at no cost to any of our families this year.
Room 6 Camp
Next Wednesday Room 6 students are off to camp at Living Springs. It will be my pleasure to attend this camp and share the experience with the other staff and students. Again we need to say a huge THANK YOU to the School BOT and Red Cross for working together to give this wonderful experience to our students at no cost to any of our families this year.
Friday 16th August
Hi to everyone out there in our school community,
Another week has zoomed by and it seems Spring is in the air!!!!
A huge THANK YOU to staff, parents and all the students who helped make our two weeks of swimming lessons so successful. It is an exhausting time for all but so worthwhile in the long term. A big thank you to the Red Cross as it was part of their 'Greater Christchurch schools Grant' that enabled us to deliver these lessons totally free of charge to all of our families.
Another week has zoomed by and it seems Spring is in the air!!!!
A huge THANK YOU to staff, parents and all the students who helped make our two weeks of swimming lessons so successful. It is an exhausting time for all but so worthwhile in the long term. A big thank you to the Red Cross as it was part of their 'Greater Christchurch schools Grant' that enabled us to deliver these lessons totally free of charge to all of our families.
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