KAITIAKI - WAITOHU AWA This amazing window of weather we are having was perfect last Tuesday for our Year 5 and 6 students to spend time at Waitohu awa. Learning, experiencing, caring and enjoying are part of this kaupapa of being kaitiaki of Waitohu awa. Ngā mihi nui to the parents who were able to support us on these trips.
FACEBOOK Waitohu School will soon start a Facebook page. The aim will be to more regularly inform, celebrate student success and share learning with whānau. It is our hope this page will be enjoyed by immediate whānau and those further away who would like to keep connected. Before we start, we would appreciate any whānau who do not want photos of their tamariki shared on our school Facebook page, to please let us know by Friday 5 June. Please let the office know by ringing 06 364 8272 | email office@waitohu.school.nz or calling in to tell us.
LUCKY BOOK CLUB
Scholastic Lucky Book Club Offer 4 2026 orders are due by Thursday 4 June. The online ordering system now available is explained in the brochure or bring in your order and correct cash to the office.
WINTER WELLNESS As we enter influenza (flu) season it is time to get prepared as flu can spread quickly in schools and colleges. Here are some snippets of information that have been provided to schools from the Public Health Nurse.
RELATED INFORMATION
ABSENCES Before 9.00am, please phone 364 8272, text 027 545 0530 or email absences@waitohu.school.nz to inform us that us that your child is away and the reason for their absence.
FUNZONE ONSITE BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE (UNTIL 7.00PM)
Our fun, safe and friendly ‘on-site’ Before and After School Care Programme has casual and permanent spots available for Waitohu School students. Enrol, book and manage your bookings online. And ….. our breakfast club is free of charge! Come and visit our team after school at the Waitohu School Hall from 3.00pm for more information or find us online at www.funzone.co.nz, email info@funzone.co.nz or contact us on 0800 FUNZONE (0800 386 9663) or 04 298 4287. We are OSCAR approved and WINZ subsidies apply.
EVENTS - UPCOMING
EVENTS – UPCOMING
King’s Birthday Weekend - Monday 1 June - (School will be closed this day)
Board of Trustees Hui – Monday 14 September at 7.15pm
Assembly - Friday 25 September (12.15pm)
Final Day, Term 3 – Friday 25 September (2.00pm)
Day 1, Term 4 – Monday 12 October
Pōwhiri - Friday 16 October (10.20am)
TERM DATES FOR 2026
Term 2 Monday 20 April to Friday 3 July
Term 3 Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September
Term 4 Monday 12 October to Friday 11 December
COMMUNITY NEWS
SHORT-TERM GENERAL ELECTION WORK AVAILABLE The Electoral Commission are seeking people from the local community for short-term work to assist with the 2026 General Election that will be held on Saturday 7 November. They need people with different skills and backgrounds, from students to experienced workers, to fill various roles. There are work opportunities for several weeks or just on election day. Go to work.elections.nz for more information about the roles available and to register your interest in working today.
RAUKAWA BASKETBALL - SKILLS AND DRILLS Skills and Drills for ages 10plus will be run by Raukawa Basketball from May 10 - July 1, Sessions are on Wednesday mornings at 6.30am and Sunday mornings at 10am for 7 weeks. Registration is $40.00 and includes your own customized Raukawa Basketball to keep. Sunday skills will alternate venues each week between Ōtaki College Gym and Ngā Purapura, starting at Ōtaki College this Sunday. Wednesday morning sessions will be at Ngā Purapura. Click on the link to register https://forms.gle/VW9XxZmto27qsSTt7
