Hi all,
We have remained open today for students who are able to travel to school safely. As always in extreme weather conditions it is important that parents assess their own personal circumstances and listen to public announcements from Civil Defense or the Police.
The fact that our school may remains 'open' in extreme weather should never be interpreted as pressure to send your child if you feel it is unsafe.
Sometimes it is safer for a school to remain 'open' for those who live nearby rather than ask parents to travel again to pick up their children in a 'closure' situation.
Our thoughts go out to all of you who are experiencing flooding or other hardships relating to the wind and rain. Please feel welcome to call us if there is anything we can do to support you.
Kindest regards,
Waltham School Staff
Tuesday, 4 March 2014
School is Open
Morning,
School is open this morning. It is very wet and windy, it is at your discretion whether it is safe for your children to come to school.
Please txt the school office to let us know if you're child is away. 027 379 3137
Keep warm and drive safely.
Cheers,
Gordon.
School is open this morning. It is very wet and windy, it is at your discretion whether it is safe for your children to come to school.
Please txt the school office to let us know if you're child is away. 027 379 3137
Keep warm and drive safely.
Cheers,
Gordon.
Monday, 10 February 2014
'Meet the Teacher' Picnic and Meeting
Now the year is up and running we are planning our first community event for 2014 which is the annual 'Meet the Teacher' Picnic Tea.
This will be next Thursday 20th February. Parents and friends our invited to bring along 'take-aways' or a Picnic Tea and we will have this in the playground if it's fine weather or in the hall if not. Following tea kids can play outside or join with parents and teachers for a short chat and an opportunity to visit classrooms for a look around.
Further information will come home soon but please mark next Thursday 20th on the calendar now.
This will be next Thursday 20th February. Parents and friends our invited to bring along 'take-aways' or a Picnic Tea and we will have this in the playground if it's fine weather or in the hall if not. Following tea kids can play outside or join with parents and teachers for a short chat and an opportunity to visit classrooms for a look around.
Further information will come home soon but please mark next Thursday 20th on the calendar now.
Sunday, 2 February 2014
Welcome to 2014
On behalf of all of the staff I would like to warmly welcome all students, parents and friends of the school back for the New Year.
Classes start for all students on Tuesday 4th February at 8:55am.
We look forward to seeing you all then.
UNIFORM
A reminder that we will be distributing new shirts and polar fleeces with our new school logo as soon as they arrive from Postie Plus over the next week. These will be paid for by the Red Cross Grant and will come free to all students.
In the meantime the 'old' uniform will be fine and if families do not have remaining 'old' tops we will be relaxed about uniform wearing until the new supplies are given out.
Once the new uniform has been distributed, replacements and extra uniform will be available from Postie Plus for families to purchase just as it has been in the past.
Classes start for all students on Tuesday 4th February at 8:55am.
We look forward to seeing you all then.
UNIFORM
A reminder that we will be distributing new shirts and polar fleeces with our new school logo as soon as they arrive from Postie Plus over the next week. These will be paid for by the Red Cross Grant and will come free to all students.
In the meantime the 'old' uniform will be fine and if families do not have remaining 'old' tops we will be relaxed about uniform wearing until the new supplies are given out.
Once the new uniform has been distributed, replacements and extra uniform will be available from Postie Plus for families to purchase just as it has been in the past.
Thursday, 12 December 2013
Merry Christmas
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.
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.
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.
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