29 Apr 2025

 

Principal’s Address for Week 1

Kia ora e te whānau,

Welcome back to Term 2! I hope the break was a restful one for all our students, staff, and whānau. It was wonderful to see smiling faces returning to school today, ready for the term ahead.

This morning we held a special, smaller-scale pōwhiri in Te Whare to welcome our new ākonga and kaimahi to our kura. It was a warm and respectful ceremony, with three of our senior classes and two junior classes acting as Tangata Whenua, welcoming the Manuhiri with pride and manaakitanga. Ngā mihi nui to everyone involved—it was a beautiful way to begin the term together.

Our school value focus for Term 2 is Responsibility – Ākonga Tūtika. This value speaks to the importance of taking ownership of our learning, our behaviour, and the way we contribute to our kura and community. We encourage all our students to show responsibility both at school and at home—whether it's by managing their time wisely, completing their homework, helping with whānau tasks, or showing kindness and accountability in their relationships. Let’s work together to nurture responsible young people who are ready to make a positive difference.

As we move closer to winter, please ensure that your tamariki are dressed warmly each day. Mornings can be chilly, and the wet weather is becoming more frequent. Raincoats, warm jumpers, and appropriate footwear are essential for keeping our tamariki comfortable and well during the school day. We do our best to keep students active during breaks, even when it’s damp—so having the right clothing makes a big difference.

We’re looking forward to a term full of learning, growth, and connection. Thank you as always for your continued support.

Ngā mihi nui,
Matua Danny

29 Apr 2025

Please find attached:

29 Apr 2025

WPS Community Notices
Hi all, Here's our latest community notices from some of our local organisations.

WPS Community Notices - 29 April 2025
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jw25JzA-Do-GIWkJDRtJNUsFsZKTQ7FV/view?usp=drive_link

We release this as a separate post, so if you would like to add your notice to this, please email office@whangareiprimary.school.nz and we will review and add it to these notices.

Office@WPS
Ph: (09) 438 3186
office@whangareiprimary.school.nz