NEWSLETTER #19

It is hard to believe we are at the end of another amazing year @ WPS. What a fun filled year it has been and we ended on a phenomenal note with our celebration of learning day last Friday. We got to see all our children performing on the big stage. I was so proud of how hard all our classes had worked and how the children had so much fun performing for their families and friends. We rock WPS.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Next week on Tuesday 16th of December, you will receive your child’s final report for the year as well as a letter from their teacher for 2026. All children will spend 2 hours meeting their new teacher and getting to know them. There will also be a final letter from me with some guidelines and expectations for 2026.

CONGRATULATIONS - to the following students (Zavanah Ataata, Aanika Aubrey-Wihongi, Olivia Kohunui, Leone Mills, Tiare Petero, Leilani McShane, Ezekiel Wilson, Evanna Heremaia, Hercules Letele, Kuulei McShane, Jael Puruto, Trace Tepania, Jaxus Thomson and Kaya Tumai-Totorewa-Tavui who were the writers and illustrators working alongside David Rile to create a book called Te Puna Kōrero o Manurewa.

In this book, the writers share what they’ve learned about the names, and the stories behind them, and the personal connections they have to them. It is hoped that by learning and speaking these names as a school we can learn about the stories behind them. We want all our children to know the names and stories and to understand the history they carry, and feel a shared sense of care for our land, and for one another. A huge thank you to David Riley for organising this wonderful taonga that we will treasure and share with our students for years to come.

YEAR 6’s ARE LEAVING - once again we farewell another amazing group of students who are off on their next learning journey at intermediate. We want to thank you for being a part of our community and we wish you all the successes you deserve as you embark on your next learning journey in life. Remember our vision, values and Weymouth Way as you head off. As our Year 6 students head off we have gifted them with a book that they wrote alongside David Riley about their champions. I have had a sneak preview and it brought tears to my eyes reading about their champions in their lives. Our students will also receive a leavers shirt and a pounamu. These treasures they will take with them to remember their time here at WPS.

START DATE FOR 2026 - Next year we will start on Monday 9th of February for our students. Our teachers will be back on 27 January to 5th of February for preparation for the year. We will upload a yearly calendar so you can lock in dates on your diaries.

THANK YOU - Thank you to all our children for a fabulous year. Thank you to all our teachers for an amazing year of teaching & learning. Thank you to all our families for your amazing support. Thank you to all our amazing support staff. Finally, thank you to our board of trustees for your guidance and support throughout the year.

Wishing you all a very Merry Xmas and wonderful and relaxing new year. Please watch out for my final letter coming out with lots of ideas to support at home over the long break.

WEYMOUTH PRIMARY
2025 PRINCIPAL AWARDS

T4 Wk 9 Friday 5 December 2025

Rm21 Orphius Marks For settling into a new class and school life quickly.
Rm1 Yuri Aminao For always trying your best in all learning areas!
Rm2 Matthias Fung For making great progress in his writing and always trying his best. Keep it up!
Rm3 Elaina Ormsby Vaka For gaining confidence to share her ideas and thinking with others.
Rm4 Josiah Kingi-Tonga-Wehi For trying his best in maths and showing a positive attitude to learning.
Rm5 Ngapoko Taio-Nicholls For being an awesome dancer and listener.
Rm6 JJ Eteuati Emana For consistently showing improvement in all areas of learning.
Rm7 Ajay Lousiale For bringing a positive attitude towards his learning everyday in Room 7!
Rm8 Charles Sami For a great start at Weymouth Primary! You rock!
Rm9 Kiarna Trembath For taking care of our classroom resources. Well done Kiarna!
Rm10 Camron Poh For your perseverance in learning new maths concepts. Keep it up!
Rm11 Karalaini Nasilasila For showing a positive attitude, following class instructions, taking the lead in learning dance steps, and passionately supporting others.
Rm12 Santana Godinet-Rangitaawa For consistently working hard and growing in every part of your learning.
Rm13 Lisala Tuipulotu For trying really hard in writing. Well done Lisala!
Rm14 Samantha Augustine For her courage and willingness to speak and share her speech with confidence. He mahi tino pai! kei te whakahī ahau i a koe.
Rm15 Sarkis Start For being an awesome leader and an excellent example of the Weymouth Way.
Rm16 Ayva Te Nahu-Multani For just getting the task done, whatever it is! You are the bomb.com!
Rm17 Sekope Moala For his commitment to learning every day. Ka pai to mahi Sekope!
Rm18 Jabari Wilson For being an amazing tuakana in Room 18! Ka Rawe Jabari
Rm19 Angelina Fotu For always striving to support others and making a positive impact in our classroom. Ka rawe Angelina ⭐

Rm22 Jasmin Reeves For her increased effort in our Celebration of Learning performance.
Rm23 Tara-Lee Boroevich-Black For trying her best at our Sports Day with Waimahia Intermediate. Karawhiua Tara-Lee!
Eco Warrior Award Leilani McShane R18 For being part of the student team who try their best to sort out the bins in the Whare Kai. It can be hard work!
Road Patrol Award Lisala Tuipulotu R13 For filling in with a smile, thank you. Kia pai to mahi Lisala!. Kia pai to mahi Lisala!
Travelwise Award Leiseana Dakuvula R21 For travelling safely on your first walking school bus. Ka pai Leiseana!

T4 Wk 10 Friday 12 December 2025

Rm21 Brina Leuta For demonstrating great communication skills.
Rm1 Leilani Moana-Clark For always trying hard and showing the Weymouth Way! Ka pai Leilani.
Rm2 Eliyas Teariki For always trying his best in his learning. Ka pai Eliyas.
Rm3 Honey-Mei Diamond For sharing her wonderful artistic talents with us.
Rm4 Shivish Kumar For showing consistent and impressive improvement in his learning.
Rm5 Siupeli Tuitupou For settling beautifully into our class and participating with enthusiasm and kindness.
Rm6 Lucy Nguyen For always being diligent and focussed on her learning tasks.
Rm7 Jorge Pili For always being brave and willing to take on any challenge.
Rm8 Marley Peta For showing determination and not letting her broken arm stop her! You are a super star Marley!!

Rm9 Mateo Simoneti For always demonstrating the Weymouth Way. You are a superstar Mateo!
Rm10 Hana Eghbal- Zadeh For being confident and always demonstrating the Weymouth Way.
Rm11 Rayyan Kobir Ahmed For being so respectful and a role model, showing interest in different learning areas, and enjoying being part of everything in class.
Rm12 Rosaceae Marsters For being confident and always demonstrating the Weymouth Way.

Rm13 Tamakohu Pillay For settling confidently into our daily class routines and showing respect and kindness to all.
Rm14 Veilance Manukau For his confidence and positive effort nature. Kia mau tonu te mahi, Vei.
Rm15 Virat Deo For his awesome contribution to our dance item and helping Mrs Hodge with computer and TV issues. Ka pai.
Rm16 Faith Patu For being my solid go-to person since day dot. I appreciate you, my girl! Love you!

Rm17 Liga Ki For an outstanding year; I can’t wait to see what you accomplish in Year 6!

Rm18 Rawiri Taylor For always striving for the best in his learning! Keep it up Rawiri!!!!
Rm19 Keitha Heta For approaching learning with excitement and a positive attitude. Ka rawe Keitha 🌟
Rm20 TJ Tu’ua For always striving for the best and bringing your creativity to all your work. Ka pai TJ!

Rm22 Zahvayah Whittle Walker For her consistent engagement during reading and writing. Keep it up Zahvayah!
Rm23 Terii Raivaru For always helping without being asked. Ka rawe Terii!

Eco Warrior Award Zoe Siulua R19 For turning up to duty with a smile even when her team mates don’t bother. He rawe koe Zoe!!!
Road Patrol Award Caleb Guillermo R15 For taking your road patrol responsibility seriously and always being readily available to fill in when required. He rawe koe Caleb!
Travelwise Award Maddox Afuie R20 Jaxson Afuie R22 For riding your bike so sensibly to school. You wear your helmets, stay together and cross the roads carefully. I am very proud of you boys!!

100% Attendance so far this term.
Moana Team - Talia Siu from Room 4
Papa Team - Seine Lagofaatasi from Room 8
Papa Team - Eshaan Jitendra Goundar from Room 6
Maunga Team - Kaylyn Mills from Room 20
Maunga Team - Kymani Mulitalo from Room 17
Rangi Team - Eliena Rhind from Room 15
Rangi Team - Dray Petaia from Room 14

Class Attendance Winners
Moana Team - Room 4 with 86.83% Attendance
Papa Team - Room 12 with 89.4% Attendance
Maunga Team - Room 20 with 92.45% Attendance
Rangi Team - Room 14 with 88.94% Attendance

Code 4 Change NZ Brings STEM Excitement to WPS!

Since April 2025, Code 4 Change NZ has been working with Weymouth Primary School’s Year 6 students through engaging coding lessons to make technology fun and accessible right in the heart of our community.

Looking ahead to the summer break, Code 4 Change NZ is looking to offer up to 50 free or heavily subsidised places (depending on funding availability) at our Summer Holiday STEM Camp 2026 at WPS, running from 5 January to 30 January 2026 (closed on 26 January 2026 due to Auckland anniversary public holiday) Monday to Friday, drop off from 7.30am–9am and pick up strictly by 5.30pm every day).

Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, subject to availability and funding. Children will enjoy hands-on learning, sports, teamwork games, and a safe, inclusive environment. All campers receive nutritious meals throughout the day, supporting their learning and wellbeing.

Our programme is inclusive and welcomes expressions of interest from all families. Please note, however, that for the safety and wellbeing of all participants, the camp operates with a staff-to-student ratio of 1 adult for every 8 children, and we are unable to provide one-to-one care. Unfortunately, we may not be able to support children who require dedicated one-to-one assistance. We appreciate your understanding in helping us provide a positive experience for everyone.

If demand exceeds the available free or subsidised spots, we will do our best to offer further places at a discounted rate so more students can benefit.

Parents and caregivers wishing to register interest should email Code4changenz@gmail.com asap or go on our website to register code4changenz.org.

We look forward to an inspiring and memorable summer for WPS tamariki!

Ngā mihi,
Code 4 Change NZ Team

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Ngā mihi,
Naz Humphreys
Founder & CEO
Code 4 Change NZ Charitable Trust
Mobile: 0223 662191
Email: code4changenz@gmail.com/ naz@code4changenz.org