FRIDAY
We are now closed due to snow and road conditions
We have a small group of students still being supervised at school until parents can pick them up. If you have a child still at school please contact us as soon as possible on 379 3137 or 027 3793137
Thursday, 20 June 2013
Friday
We highly recommend children stay at home today but school is officially open if you need us.
This will be updated if things change.
This will be updated if things change.
Wednesday, 19 June 2013
School for Thursday???????
Unless there is snow overnight and Police advise us all to stay off the roads Waltham School will remain open for children who can safely get to school tomorrow (Thursday). Safety of individuals is paramount though so Parents, if you feel it is dangerous to travel with your kids to school then please stay home even if school is officially still open.
I will update this information around 6:00am if there is snow in the air or sooner if at any stage an official closure is necessary.
Keep safe and warm tonight!
Gordon Caddie
I will update this information around 6:00am if there is snow in the air or sooner if at any stage an official closure is necessary.
Keep safe and warm tonight!
Gordon Caddie
Monday, 17 June 2013
Tuesday 18th
Good morning All,
We have no flooding issues at school and the day ahead looks great.
School is open as normal today.
We have no flooding issues at school and the day ahead looks great.
School is open as normal today.
Sunday, 16 June 2013
Monday 17th
Hi all.
It is a very wet start to the week and snow is in the forecast too!
A reminder that school is always open unless the Police advise the community to stay home (usually due to snow) or if there is a large risk students might be stranded at school and not be able to get home.
It is very important children attend school unless there is such a warning in place or if there is a genuine family emergency. If this is the case you must ring us on 379 3137 or text 027 3793137.
If you are in doubt about the school's status then this blog is the very best place to come to check if there are any special instructions around the school being open.
Basketball is cancelled tonight due to leaks at Pioneer Stadium.
It is a very wet start to the week and snow is in the forecast too!
A reminder that school is always open unless the Police advise the community to stay home (usually due to snow) or if there is a large risk students might be stranded at school and not be able to get home.
It is very important children attend school unless there is such a warning in place or if there is a genuine family emergency. If this is the case you must ring us on 379 3137 or text 027 3793137.
If you are in doubt about the school's status then this blog is the very best place to come to check if there are any special instructions around the school being open.
Basketball is cancelled tonight due to leaks at Pioneer Stadium.
Tuesday, 11 June 2013
Wednesday 12th
Good morning all!
Meeting Reports
Yesterday was a real day of meetings for me. Below are a few things that may be of interest to you.
Ministry of Education Property Cluster Meeting
As part of the Ministry of Education Greater Christchurch Renewal Programme following the Earthquakes all schools have been divided in to groups or 'clusters'. The vision is that we will work together in our new clusters to improve the educational outcomes for all of the students. The big advantage in a 'cluster' model is that schools can work together, share ideas, share resources and share expertise to help each other achieve our goals. The cluster approach is not a new idea, in fact our school has been involved, and still is involved in several extremely successful clusters over the past ten years.
Property development in schools are going to be delivered through these new geographical clusters over the coming years. This will mean decisions about what building happens in schools, what new property projects are undertaken etc will be made by the Ministry of Education based on our group plan and not our individual school plan as was the case in the past.
These changes are large and the new approach has many potential benefits and disadvantages.
At the meeting Jeff (our BOT Chairperson) and I attended last night we heard from the Ministry that our 'Opawaho Cluster' has been chosen as one of the first clusters to advance towards the stage where new projects will actually be able to happen. This is great news for our school and our area as many parts of the city will have to wait a lot longer before money is invested in the property and buildings of their schools.
I will keep you posted of new and exciting plans that will improve our school and community learning environments in the near future.
Board of Trustees
Last night was the first meeting of our 'new' Board of Trustees following the recent election process. The only 'new' face on our team is Rochelle Atherton our new 'Staff Representative'. A warm welcome to Rochelle and we look forward to working alongside her in the future. Other members of our board are Jeff Moreton (Chairperson), Heather Blaikie (Deputy Chair/Finance), Tom Dowie (Property) and myself as Principal.
We had a very positive meeting and the new BOT are excited and enthusiastic about their role in helping our school to be the very best that it can be.
If you ever have any questions about BOT issues or school governance please do not hesitate to contact me and I will assist in any way i can.
Meeting Reports
Yesterday was a real day of meetings for me. Below are a few things that may be of interest to you.
Ministry of Education Property Cluster Meeting
As part of the Ministry of Education Greater Christchurch Renewal Programme following the Earthquakes all schools have been divided in to groups or 'clusters'. The vision is that we will work together in our new clusters to improve the educational outcomes for all of the students. The big advantage in a 'cluster' model is that schools can work together, share ideas, share resources and share expertise to help each other achieve our goals. The cluster approach is not a new idea, in fact our school has been involved, and still is involved in several extremely successful clusters over the past ten years.
Property development in schools are going to be delivered through these new geographical clusters over the coming years. This will mean decisions about what building happens in schools, what new property projects are undertaken etc will be made by the Ministry of Education based on our group plan and not our individual school plan as was the case in the past.
These changes are large and the new approach has many potential benefits and disadvantages.
At the meeting Jeff (our BOT Chairperson) and I attended last night we heard from the Ministry that our 'Opawaho Cluster' has been chosen as one of the first clusters to advance towards the stage where new projects will actually be able to happen. This is great news for our school and our area as many parts of the city will have to wait a lot longer before money is invested in the property and buildings of their schools.
I will keep you posted of new and exciting plans that will improve our school and community learning environments in the near future.
Board of Trustees
Last night was the first meeting of our 'new' Board of Trustees following the recent election process. The only 'new' face on our team is Rochelle Atherton our new 'Staff Representative'. A warm welcome to Rochelle and we look forward to working alongside her in the future. Other members of our board are Jeff Moreton (Chairperson), Heather Blaikie (Deputy Chair/Finance), Tom Dowie (Property) and myself as Principal.
We had a very positive meeting and the new BOT are excited and enthusiastic about their role in helping our school to be the very best that it can be.
If you ever have any questions about BOT issues or school governance please do not hesitate to contact me and I will assist in any way i can.
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