Week 7, Term 3

ARTSPLASH CHOIR

Thirty-three of our tamariki have been practicing for a long time, preparing to join twenty other schools at the Michael Fowler Centre (MFC) in Wellington as part of the ArtSplash choir. Last Monday, all their hard work was enjoyed by whānau at the MFC. They were AMAZING, making themselves, their whānau and Waitohu so proud. Ngā mihi to all our students who lived our Language of Learning words collaboration | mahi tahi and excellence | tararuatanga. What an amazing experience for all who were involved. Ka rawe Waitohu tamariki.
Ngā mihi nui to Kirstin Scott and Delia Glogowski for their aroha and expertise in enabling our tamariki to have this experience. Ngā mihi also to all whānau who were able to support their tamariki during the day in Wellington and on the night.

KĀPITI LIBRARIES POETRY COMPETITION OPEN MIC NIGHT
Last Friday night, over sixty of our students attended the Kāpiti Libraries Poetry Open Mic event at Paraparaumu Library. A number had the opportunity to courageously share their poems in front of a large live audience. The auaha | creativity on display was wonderful. Waitohu tamariki made themselves, their whānau and Waitohu so proud. Congratulations to all students who wrote poems and were prepared to read them - tumeke. Ngā mihi to Jason Ward for co-ordinating this great opportunity. Ngā mihi also to all whānau who were able to support their tamariki at the library.
Due to large numbers of participants on the evening, not all Waitohu students who had prepared, got the opportunity to share their poems. We will be holding an 'Open Mic Poetry Sharing' at school for whānau and school friends to enjoy hearing the poems one afternoon before the end of the term. We will let whānau know times once confirmed.

COMMUNITY PERCEPTION OF WAITOHU SCHOOL SURVEY

In May, all parents were given the opportunity to complete a Community Perception of Waitohu School Survey. At the bottom of this section of the newsletter, is an outline of the responses from our community.

DAFFODIL DAY – TOMORROW FRIDAY 29 AUGUST

Tomorrow, Friday 29 August, we will be supporting the Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day appeal. All students who donate will receive a daffodil sticker. This is a great way to see how everyone giving a little can make a difference. Tamariki are encouraged to wear something yellow or cheerful to show support.

SCHOOL PHOTOS - TUESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER

On Tuesday 9 September, we will be having our school photos.
If you would like a family photo of your children, these need to be ordered by 5.00pm Monday 8 September.
Class and individual photos can be ordered either before or after the photos are taken. On Tuesday 9 September, all students will receive a photo key code (to bring home) which you can use to order the photos. To order and pay for photos online please use this link https://orders.lcscott.co.nz/ordering/with?key=BS6WRYH6.

If you prefer you can come into the school office to order and pay for your photos.

NETBALL

Have a great netball game today tamariki.

Next week’s netball draw is as follows:

Draw Week 5 - Thursday 4 September
3.30pm Ōtaki Domain
Waitohu Teina Year 3/4 vs Te Rito Wana

Year 5/6
4pm Ōtaki Domain
Waitohu Kowhai vs Te Rito Mana
4.30pm Ōtaki Domain
Waitohu Whero vs Waitohu Pango

ŌTAKI COLLEGE ENROLMENTS FOR 2026

For those wishing to enrol children at Ōtaki College in 2026, there is an online enrolment form available on the College website, or you can go directly to https://otakicollege.school.kiwi/ to start the enrolment process. If you prefer to fill in a hard copy form, this is not a problem. Forms can be downloaded in pdf form from the College website, or collected from Waitohu School or Ōtaki College offices.