Principal Update

Just a few reminders of what is happening and will happen …
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• Swimming for Seniors in Week 3
• Swimming for Jnrs in Week 4
• ​School Athletics on Tuesday 24th
• Open Morning on Wednesday 4th March
• We had the Strike Percussion here on Wednesday 11th Feb
• Teacher Only Day on Monday 9th March

Welcome  to the end of week 2. We hope your children are settling back into school routines after what  was a very long break. Very little summer weather but after yesterday I am not sure we are cut out for hot weather! 

​There is a lot coming up with swimming and athletics hard on our heels. 

Swimming
We are very grateful for the Gore District Council & ILT sponsoring our children's swimming lessons. 
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Week 3 - 16 – 20 February – Seniors
10.00am - Room 15
10.45am - Room 14
11.30am - Room 12

 Week 4 - 23 – 27 February – Juniors - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
10.00am -Room 1 
10.30am - Room 2
11.00am - Room 3, Room 4

On Athletics Day-> Tuesday - Rm 2 and Room 1's 6 year old's will swim at 10am, Rm 3 and 4 at 10.30am
No 11am session on Tuesday 24 February

Our Junior teachers would welcome your help with dressing if you are available during your child’s time. 
This is part of the curriculum so please respect the teacher is in charge during pool times and while walking to and from the pool. All children will walk to the pool so it is  not an option to transport them  in your car. Please make sure they have a jacket in their bags each day as the weather is very changeable. 
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The swimming instructor is in charge of the children when they are in the pool. If you require anything please speak with your child's teacher. 

 Athletics 
Mrs Sandi Pasco, our sports coordinator  has sent home messages requesting help on the day of our athletics event. 
If you can assist please let Sandi know as soon as possible. We need people to support teachers running events. You will be instructed on what to do and supported throughout the day so no previous knowledge is needed. 
It is always a great day and we appreciate you all being there to support your children. We just can’t run this event without your help! 

Open Morning - New Entrant Students - Wednesday March 4th 
We welcome all intending students or anyone that may be interested in enrolling their child at West Gore School. Speak to neighbours, friends and family and encourage them to come along to this morning . it is a great way to meet the staff and see the children in their classroom and see the programmes in action. 

Strike Performance  
We had a fabulous performance on Wednesday that inspired many of our children. The Strike team are fabulous musicians and entertained the children. They then did a workshop in each classroom. Lets see this creativity expressed during our Learning through Play. 

Teacher Only Day - Monday March 9th 
All teachers have a Ministry of Education  Maths Professional Development day on Monday March 9th. 
We appreciate your support in arranging care for your children during these days. 
This is necessary due to the significant changes in our curriculum. Teachers are implementing a very new curriculum. 
Enjoy your weekend, 

Ngā mihi
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Linda Fraser
Principal