Term 3 Wiki Tuarima/Week 5

Rāhina/Monite/Monday

Principal's wero of the week: Showing Kindness! In your class discuss how you can show kindness to people around you. Let's show kindness to one another!

Happy Tongan Language Week

Welcome to day 1 of Tongan Language Week. The theme for 2026 is:   Ko 'etau hiva, ko e fe'unu mahu'inga ia ki he mo'ui 'a e Tonga - Our Music is a vital strand of our Tongan Culture. 

Today's phrase of the day is: Mālō e lelei (hello)

Please watch the video below and enjoy! 

Interval and lunch activity: In 3 different classes there are Tongan items. Your job is to name every item in the box correctly to Whaea Vao to get a prize at the end of the week.

Three locations:

• Whaea Clare's (Wha B)

• Whaea Danielle (Waru A)

• Matua Riki (ma Rua)

Please be respectful when going in and out of these classrooms. Use your PRIDE values!

REMINDER: There are no specialist classes today - Tahi, Toru, Whitu, Waru & Iwa 

Mystics Netball training - Monday after school 3.15 - 4.30pm.

Magic netball training - Only Thursday this week.

Stars Netball training - Wednesday & Thursday afterschool this week 

AIMS netball training Thurs morning 7:30am 

AIMS Futsal training - Monday and Wednesday after school (Mini tournament at The Peak this Friday please remember boots and shinguards) Please meet in waru straight after school before going into the dome for training.

Good luck to our WIMS netball teams & our bluelight PCT challenge team tomorrow!

Steel netball training - Friday 3:15-4:30pm

WIMS Netball girls - meeting in Waru at lunchtime today!

Rātu/Tusite/Tuesday

Principal's wero of the week: Showing Kindness! People are different e.g. they speak a different language, they look different, they learn differently... Are you using kind words to those that are different to you?

Happy Tongan Language Week

Welcome to day 2 of Tongan Language Week. The theme for 2026 is:   Ko 'etau hiva, ko e fe'unu mahu'inga ia ki he mo'ui 'a e Tonga - Our Music is a vital strand of our Tongan Culture. 

Today's phrase of the day is: Fefe hake? How are you? 

Please watch the video below to learn more about the Island of Tonga. Enjoy!

Cheehoo Comp: Whaea Poly and Whaea Vao will be recording classroom Cheehoos to see which class is the most tika (coolest) and toatu (best). 🔥 Be prepared for last block!

REMINDER: No specialist classes today for Rua, Wha, Rima, Ono, Tekau, ma tahi & ma rua.  Specialist classes today Block 2: Tahi & Toru Block 3:Whitu, Waru & Iwa 

Steel netball training - Friday 3:15-4:30pm

Pulse netball training - Sorry to change training but our last training will be this thursday. Be at the netball courts from 3:15pm-4:30pm. Ngaa mihi

Reminder ICAS science exams today at 9:15am in Toru

Comic book club today at lunch time in the ICT suite. Pens, pencils, paper and pencils provided. Whaea Clare Away, cancelled 

FOOTBALL! We are back to it boys! We have a game against Fairfield intermediate school AIMS team on Wednesday - week 6. Information will be sent out. Only taking 12 boys - 9 a side and 3 subs. I will list the team on here for this first game after Wednesday's training.  Training starts this week Wednesday after school at 3.10pm to 4.10pm - bring your shoes and shin pads. 

Peach Perfect Pitchgrove - Practice after school today!

Rāapa/Pulelulu/Wednesday

Principal's wero of the week:  Showing Kindness! Remember you may need some kindness shown to you! Are you kind to others!

Happy Tongan Language Week

Welcome to day 3 of Tongan Language Week. The theme for 2026 is:   Ko 'etau hiva, ko e fe'unu mahu'inga ia ki he mo'ui 'a e Tonga - Our Music is a vital strand of our Tongan Culture. 

Today's phrase of the day is: Sai pe malo! I'm good thanks! Use this to reply to "Fefe hake?"

Please watch the video below to learn about traditional Tongan Attire. Enjoy! 

Vau Niu (Coconut Grating):  Come to the ICT Suite at lunch to watch teachers compete at Coconut Grating (Vau Niu)!

Calling all teachers 📢 Come and compete in our coconut grating game. Have a taste of what Island life is like 🌸

Specialist classes back to normal today.

Steel netball training - Friday 3:15-4:30pm

Pulse netball training - Sorry to change training but our last training will be this Thursday. Be at the netball courts from 3:15pm-4:30pm. Ngaa mihi

Reminder ICAS spelling bee exams today at 9:15am, don't forget headphones

FOOTBALL! We are back to it boys! We have a game against Fairfield intermediate school AIMS team on Wednesday - week 6. Information will be sent out. Only taking 12 boys - 9 a side and 3 subs. I will list the team on here for this first game after today's training.  Training starts today after school at 3.10pm to 4.10pm - bring your shoes and shin pads. 

Japan trip students

Please meet Whaea Lyndall in the hall  block two today🌸

Book Battle Team members please meet in the Food Technology room today straight after lunch eating at 1.00 pm.

Rāpare/Tu'apulelulu/Thursday

Principal's wero of the week: Showing Kindness! Have you shown a random act of Kindness to someone today? Have you been shown a random act of kindness today? 

Happy Tongan Language Week

Welcome to day 4 of Tongan Language Week. The theme for 2026 is:   Ko 'etau hiva, ko e fe'unu mahu'inga ia ki he mo'ui 'a e Tonga - Our Music is a vital strand of our Tongan Culture. 

Please watch the video below which focuses on the theme for 2026. Enjoy! 

Today's phrase of the day is: Malo 'Aupito! Thank you!

Lunchtime Tolopani (stack the cups) :  Come to the field for a teacher vs. students game. All welcome!

🌸 Important: All students are welcome to wear tradtional Tongan clothes tomorrow (Friday). You must come and leave school in your uniform - get changed at school! Puletaha, kiekie or ta'ovala for girls. Sote, tupenu and ta'ovala for boys. Or a Tonga shirt or Tongan colours (red and white)🌸 

Steel netball training - Friday 3:15-4:30pm

Pulse netball training - Training today. Be at the netball courts from 3:15pm-4:30pm. Ngaa mihi.

Stars Netball Training - After school today! Please be at the courts before 3:15 ready to warm up. 

Otago Maths Set 5

Magic netball training - today.

FOOTBALL! We are back to it boys! We have a game against Fairfield intermediate school's AIMS team on Wednesday - week 6. Information will be sent out. Only taking 12 boys - 9 a side and 3 subs. I will list the team on here for this first game after Wednesday's training.  Training starts this week after school Wednesday at 3.10pm to 4.10pm - bring your shoes and shin pads. 

Book Battle Team Members - There will be a very important meeting tomorrow - Friday, in the Food Technology Room at 1.00 pm. Please bring any books you have. All must attend or risk being transported to an uncharted fourth dimension on the outskirts of a neighbouring galaxy!. 

The Koanga Crew (Formally the Greenhouse Club)

The Māori word for spring is kōanga. The word comes from kō (a digging tool), because spring is the traditional time to dig the soil and plant crops. 

Today at Morning Tea and Lunchtime we will be sowing seeds for our new vegetable gardens. All are welcome! 

Rāmere/Falaite/Friday

Principal's wero of the week: Showing Kindness! Remember 'Treat Others as you want to be treated!'

Happy Tongan Language Week

Welcome to day 5 of Tongan Language Week. The theme for 2026 is: Ko 'etau hiva, ko e fe'unu mahu'inga ia ki he mo'ui 'a e Tonga - Our Music is a vital strand of our Tongan Culture. 

We hope you’re wearing your Tongan traditional attire or colours with PRIDE! Use the Tongan words from our Wednesday video to ask others about their outfits and what they mean.

Today's phrase of the day is: 'Aho fiefia! Happy Day!

Please watch the video below which focuses on inspirational and historical Tongan figures. Enjoy! 

Monday Activity Winners: those who correctly guessed the items on Monday will be rewarded today! Your prize will be delievered to your classroom. 

Lunchtime Tolopato:  Come to the field for a teacher vs. students game. All welcome!

Chess Club - All welcome in the ICT Room at lunchtime. No food in the ICT room. 

Ultimate Frisbee – Term 4 Tournament:

Are you in Year 7 and didn’t take part in the Ultimate Frisbee WIMS competition in Term 1? Would you like to sign up for an Ultimate Frisbee tournament in Term 4? Come and see Ms W in Whitu A at lunchtime.

FOOTBALL VS Fairfield team - game is Wednesday after school. AIMS Futsal Boys this will be your training for next week. 

Ziggy

Ali (Ono)

Ritchie

Moss

Broncho

Archer

Gisa

Siaosi

Eli

Joe

Esperant

McWilliam

Jordan

Suleiman

Please come see Whaea Clare on Monday to get your notices for home. 

LET'S GO GIRLS - If you are keen to be part of a Girl's football team, please come see Whaea Clare in Wha B at morning tea to register your interest. Thanks.

Steel netball training - today 3:15-4:30pm

To all our netball players a reminder it is important to turn up to games this weekend, as your team could incur a $250 fine if you have to forfeit. 

Finals this Saturday

Stars vs St Peters at 9:30am Court 2 (playing for 1st and 2nd in Y8 A2 grade)

Steel vs Saints United Sapphires at 9:30am Court 14 (playing for 3rd and 4th in Y8 B3 grade)

Tactix vs Rotokauri Magic at 9:30am Court 7 (playing for 1st and 2nd in Y8 C1 grade)

Magic vs St Peters at 9:30am Court 10 (playing for 3rd and 4th in Y7 Grade A2)

Pulse vs FIS Mystics at 8:30am Court 4 (playing for 1st and 2nd in Y7 Grade C1)

Mystics vs Berkley Eagles at 9:30am Court 15 (playing for 3rd and 4th in Y7 Grade D2)

Wishing all our teams the very best of luck and a special shout out to all our coaches, managers and whaanau who support their children every week from the sidelines.

PASIFIKA NOTICE FOR PASIFIKA GROUP PERFORMERS - Please collect a notice from Whaea Vao in Wha B or Wha A. Any questions? See Mrs Baker

Office: Just another reminder that if you come up to the office during class time you need to bring a note from your teacher alternatively get your teacher to ring or email us, we had a constant stream of students come through during class time yesterday without a note, "but my teacher said...." is not a reason!!! We will be sending you back to class Plasters should be available in your classroom as well, check with your teachers!

Japan trip students

Please meet Whaea Lyndall in the staffroom  block two today for  a quick meeting🌸

 JOIN THE SCHOOL SINGING GROUP- PEACH PERFECT PITCHGROVE

Are you a total beginner wanting to learn how to sing, an experienced vocalist, or a beatboxer/rapper who can bring the rhythm? We want YOU!

We are expanding our group and looking for energetic new members to join the crew.

Why Join?    

• Perform in a Group: Drop beats, rap, harmonize, and create incredible music together.

• Compete Live: Represent our school on stage at this year's The Kids Sing choir competition!

• Learn & Build Skills: Master new vocal techniques, experiment with different styles, and perform live.

Key Info:

• Practice Times: Tuesdays and Fridays after school

• Sign-Up Location: Come to Wha A during Morning Tea to put your name down!

Bring your voice, your beats, and your energy, let’s make some noise and show our PRIDE. 

Book Battle Team Members - Please come to an extremely important meeting in the Food Technology Room at 1.00 pm today, straight after lunch eating.