We’ve had much to celebrate over the last two weeks!  The first of our celebrations was Cook Island Language Week and it was awesome to see the integrated learning that was happening in the class, as well as our Cook Island students taking the lead in some of that learning.  We also appreciated the whānau support and especially those who attended the meeting to help plan our week of learning.

The second of our celebrations was Maths Week.  We’ve had maths challenges happening each day with students solving mathematical problems and entering their strategies and answers into lucky team draws for prizes!  At lunchtime some of our senior students organised a Kahoot Maths Challenge where class teams of four competed against other classes in their team.  The winner of the Kahoot Challenge was the team that answered the maths questions correctly and the quickest.  All of our students also completed their Basic-Facts-A-Thon!   Thank you to all our whānau who have supported their children in learning and practicing their basic facts, and for your sponsorship and donations.  Knowing the basic facts is important for children to utilise these when they are solving more complex problems - and although the funds are a great incentive, we were more focused on our children learning their facts.  Please continue to practise these, and talk to the classroom teacher about what the next level of facts would be to learn.  Our whānau Maths Together workshops started this week and we have 12 whānau registered.  We look forward to sharing some ideas and strategies with you over the next couple of weeks about how you can help your child at home with Maths.

On Wednesday, our Year 6s attended the Waimahia Intermediate Open Day where they got to meet the Principal, talk to students and teachers, and participate in some learning activities.  Enrolments are now open at Waimahia Intermediate and we encourage you to complete the necessary forms as soon as possible.

As per our HERO notification on Tuesday 13th, we have had a few students with chickenpox.  Chickenpox is spread through the air by people who have it when they sneeze or cough, and by direct contact with mucus, saliva, or liquid from blisters.   Our classrooms will be thorough in wiping down surfaces regularly.If your child is presenting with Chickenpox symptoms (fever, headache, runny nose, cough, red rash, blisters), please keep your child at home.  Your child can keep spreading it until all their blisters have dried up.  This usually takes 5 to 7 days.  Please seek medical advice if you have any concerns about your child’s health.

Next week we look forward to a wonderful learning week with Tonga Language Week. The 2024 theme for Tonga Language Week is 'E tu'uloa 'a e Lea faka-Tongá 'o ka lea'aki 'i 'api, siasí (lotú), mo e nofo-'a-kāingá - The Tongan Language will be sustainable when used at home, church and in the wider community. 

T3 Wk 4 Friday 9 August 2024
 
Rm 1 Essence McGrath-Dixon For settling into Room 1 so well, and always willing to help! Ka pai Essence!
Rm 2 Norah Sevao For always following the Weymouth Way!
Rm 3 Amora Edward For her positive attitude and consistent effort in achieving her learning goals.  You’re a superstar, Amora!
Rm 4 Blade Gilbert For being an outstanding friend and classmate, I am so proud of you Blade!
Rm 5 Andrew Tavita For settling into room 5 so well, making friends and being kind! Welcome to room 5 Andrew! 
Rm 6 Dylan Narayan For working hard and striving to achieve his best in all areas of learning. Keep up the great effort.
Rm 7 Presely Finau For trying his best to begin his day with a wonderful attitude. You are amazing!
Rm 8 Aayansh Singh For creating an amazing piece of writing! Keep up the great work dude!
Rm 9 Lee Catabay For making tremendous progress with his reading and moving up a reading level. Well done Lee!
Rm 10 Maddison Boroevich For asking questions when she’s not sure of something. Ka pai Maddison!
Rm 11 Gurnaz Kaur For working hard in her reading and writing and progressing further constantly.
Rm 12 Zahvayah Whittle Walker For working hard and always striving for the best in school work. Ka pai te mahi!
Rm 13 Louise-Mairi Sylva For consistently working hard and showing improvement in Writing and Maths. Keep up the great work! 
Rm 15 Amira Start For being an outstanding friend and classmate, and always showing the Weymouth Way! Ka rawe Amira!
Rm 16 Oscar-Brian Meller For positive attitude and the consistent effort that he puts into all learning activities. Ka pai te mahi!
Rm 17 Isi Uhila For an incredible start to WPS. We love your confidence and ability to get stuck in. It’s great to have you here Isi! 
Rm 18 Tara-Lee Boroevich-Black For persevering in drawing a vaka to celebrate ‘Epetoma te reo Māori Kūki ‘Airani’. Meitaki Tara Lee!
Rm 19 Faith Aloiai-Ratu For her outstanding performance in our school netball team. Ngā mihi.
Rm 20 Raiden Koluse For an outstanding effort during her reading sessions. Ka rawe Raidehn!
Rm 23 Thea Titimaea For working hard and always striving for the best in reading! Kāre koe i te kanga Thea!
 Eco Warrior Award Zachariaz Faapue Rm 9 For your wonderful help catching the chickens when they needed medicine. Ngā mihi nui Zachariaz!   
CRT MĀRAClass of the Week Room 5 For the beautiful manners you used when putting your gumboots away. Tino pai akomanga rima!

T3 Wk 5 Friday 16 August 2024

Rm 1 Karnz Iorangi For always having such a positive attitude towards learning! 
Rm 2 Niyansh Samy For working hard and learning his sight words. We are very proud of you. Well done!
Rm 3 Daequan Fuimaono For working hard and moving up two levels in his reading.  Ka mau te wehi, Daequan!
Rm 4 Aaliyah Te Runa For settling in well in Room 4 and engaging happily with her classmates. Well done Aaliyah!
Rm 5 Ivo Laulu For being so kind and respectful in Room 5! Well done Ivo! 
Rm 6 Knirvana Taoa For always trying her best to follow our Weymouth Way and School Values. Well done!
Rm 7 Ayjay Locke For working hard and striving to achieve her best. Keep up the great effort.
Rm 8 Elizah Singh For an awesome job on her basic facts testing!
Rm 9 Aliyna-Rose Herewini-Te Poono For starting school with great enthusiasm and excitement. Welcome to our Kura Aliyna-Rose!
Rm 10 Eshaan Jitendra Goundar For using ‘We Think’ and coming up with ideas during Writing. Well done Eshaan!
Rm 11 Liulangi Falatau For working hard in her reading and moving up the reading level. Ka Pai!
Rm 12 Eki Tikitiki For bringing a positive attitude in school and being a good listener in class. Ka pai Eki!
Rm 13 Deshaun Tu’ua For answering the Maths word problems like a pro.
Rm 14 Gabriel Finau For consistently showing our Weymouth Way in class, especially “Ka āwhina tātou - we help” Thank you Gabriel!
 Rm 15 Teiva Nganu For working hard in her reading, and making great progress! Ka rawe Teiva!
Rm 16 Kevisha Veeranah For approaching her school day with enthusiasm and cheerfulness and always striving to do her best. Miharo!
Rm 17 Vianca Raju For always completing her learning tasks with enthusiasm and maximum effort. I appreciate you Vianca!
Rm 18 Areen Shakari For showing the Weymouth Way and think about how to problem solve. Ka mau te wehi Areen!
Rm 19 CJ Blaney For always demonstrating the Weymouth Way and Striving for the best!
Rm 20 Lei Letele For ‘ka ako tātou’ - always giving his best during learning time - thank you Lei!
Rm 23 Pounamu Martin For bringing a positive attitude and a cheerful presence into our classroom.
Road Patrol Award Mrs Walia For filling in at the last minute and for helping teachers new to the job. Ngā mihi nui Mrs Walia!
Eco Warrior Award Eki Tikitiki Rm12 For his enthusiasm and initiative when working in the māra. What a superstar!! Tau ke Eki!
Travelwise Award Elias-Kruz Mitchell Rm9 For being super brave and joining us for Walk to School Wednesday. I can’t wait to see you get lots more clips. Karawhiua!
CRT MĀRA Class of the Week Room 15 For the wonderful memorial pieces you made of Kauapaka. I can’t wait to print them and put them on the wall. Keep an eye out! 
 
 

 
 

To keep people moving, Auckland Transport will start upgrading the Weymouth Road,
Roscommon Road, Mahia Road, and Palmers Road roundabout from mid-August 2024.
What are the changes?
* Adding two additional entrances into the roundabout from Roscommon Road and
Weymouth Road east to improve congestion.
* Painting zebra crossings on each leg of the roundabout to provide people with safe
locations to cross the road.
* Install pedestrian islands in the middle of the zebra crossing to allow people to cross
in two stages.
* Painting high friction paint on all legs to the roundabout.

What will happen during construction?
As the Weymouth roundabout is one of the busiest and largest in the area, AT will be
working on one leg of the roundabout at a time. This allows traffic flow to continue, but some
delays can be expected whilst the works happen.
We will monitor the pedestrian activity near the roundabout during construction. We will also
add extra traffic controllers to help monitor the area during school drop off and pick up times.
Please follow all traffic signs and any detours.
How long will the upgrades take?
This project will take approximately 3-4 months to complete, depending on weather
conditions.
For more information
Please visit at.govt.nz/weymouthRAB
Contact AT
Email projects@at.govt.nz or call 09 930 5090.

Our school uniform is compulsory and all students must adhere to the rules applying to uniform.  Uniforms should be named so they can be returned if found.  A Lost Property bin is located by the staffroom.  See Miss Raema if you are unsure where to look.

Monday:  Students may wear their House T-Shirt, or school uniform

Tuesday - Thursday:  Students must wear their school uniform

Friday:  Students may wear their school uniform or may wear non-uniform clothing appropriate for a school day

There is now only limited stock available at The Warehouse Clendon, however, if you can't find what you are looking for, all our uniforms can now be purchased online through our new supplier 'My School Uniform'.  Please click on this link to make your order:  https://myschooluniform.nz/.  

Please be aware that delivery may take a few days.   We have samples of our uniform available at the the office for sizing.  Please don't hesitate to contact our school office if you need support.