Week 7

Hi all,

The weather Gods have held the rain away for us today so cluster athletics could go ahead. Well done to Abtha Abdul Razack, Sofia Hamid, Tayyab Ahmed, Meirui Chen and Esha Patel who represented the school from Room 19.

It has been a busy week with lots of learning. The junior school athletics and cross country prizegiving was held today. I hope you enjoyed reading about your child's progress in their report last night. I am extremely impressed with the progress everybody has made.

Student Involved Conferences are planned for December 3rd and 4th, starting at 2.15pm. There is still time to book if you have haven't done so.

Thanks to everyone who donated to Movember this month. We raised an impressive $230 which will go to the Mental Health Foundation and research into men's health. Donations can still be made at www.movember.com/newwindsorlads. See our result after 30 days' growth above.

Stars of the Week were Esha Patel for being a great role model and Sofia Hamid for her amazing narrative writing. The PB4L draw winner was James Bosman-Gartner.

Have a great weekend!

Mr Henderson.

Week 6

Hi all,

It has been an extremely busy week with lots going on at school. Unfortunately, due to the weather, the cluster athletics was postponed until this Friday. 

This week was the inaugural Writers’ Festival which was hugely successful. Students had two published writers speak to them and there was a great turnout to the open afternoon/evening on Thursday to celebrate your child’s writing. On Friday the whole school attended the first ever New Windsor School Spelling Bee. This was a lot of fun and our very own Levi Abernethy was the best speller in Year 4. Well done Levi! 

Stars of the Week are Meirui Chen for her writing and Hafsa Saeed for being the most improved student this year. The PB4L draw winner was Aniar Sua.

This month is Movember when men relive the ‘80s and grow a moustache to highlight men’s health issues and raise funds for the Mental Health Foundation. I am doing it with Mr Daniels and Mr Gundy at New Windsor School. Any donations would be appreciated – visit www.movember.com and search for “New Windsor lads”. Thank you Julian Beretta for your kind donation with your pocket money.

Have a great weekend!

Mr Henderson.

Week 5

Hi all,

Well we have reached the end of another week. Swimming has finished for the year. Students have had a lot of fun and learnt about water safety too.

Students have been busy writing to share work with you at the Writers' Festival next week. There is a lot planned with a resident journalist's articles on display in the library, two guest speakers on Monday, open day from 3.30pm-7pm on Thursday where you can see your child's writing and a spelling bee on Friday.

Stars of the Week were Lola Davis and Levi Abernethy for their narrative writing. The PB4L draw winner was Lola Davis.

Have a great weekend.

Mr Henderson.

Week 4

Hi all,

Well we're nearly half way through Term Four. This has been another busy week in class and the students have enjoyed swimming in the afternoons. Thanks for reminding them to bring their togs each day.

This week was Diwali and today we had a special Bollywood performance at assembly. Well done Esha on a superb dance.

Stars of the Week were Audrina Singh for moving up two levels in maths and Pari Patel for her impeccable manners. The PB4L draw winner was Abtha Abdul Razack.

A reminder school is closed on Monday as teachers take industrial action. We will be picketing on Maioro St between 8am and 9am - if you're driving past give us a toot for support.

Have a great (long) weekend!

Mr Henderson.

Week 3

Hi all,

What a strange week it has been weather-wise - a real mixed bag! Students had to stay inside at lunch twice this week which is never easy but they coped well. It was nice to finish the week with some sunshine.

Calendar art orders have now closed and gone away for processing. Thanks to everyone who ordered one of these - they'll be great to have up on your wall next year or give away for Christmas presents.

Swimming starts next week and runs every day for two weeks. Please make sure your child brings togs and a towel.

Stars of the Week were Brianna Wise for her great narrative writing and Tayyab Ahmed for working hard in all areas. The PB4L draw winner was Lola Davis. Congratulations to all the week's stars.

This month is Movember when men around the world grow a moustache to raise funds for the Mental Health Foundation and highlight men's health issues. I am doing it with Haydn Daniels and John Gundy. I would appreciate any donations. These can be made online at www.movember.com. Search for "New Windsor lads".

Have a great weekend.

Mr Henderson.

Week 2

Hi all, 

Students have started the term running – literally. It has been a busy fortnight in and out of class. Students have started a lot of new topics and put their best foot forward in athletics. The first of several weekly Taekwondo sessions at school started last week.

Calendar art was completed last week. Check it out (below) and send your order form in with money by November 2^nd if you are interested in purchasing it. The art is also on display in Room 19. You can have the art put on calendars, diaries, cards or mouse pads (prices vary). A great Christmas present for the grandparents J 

Miss Orr and myself have been busy these last two weeks testing children in reading. We have some excellent results with some students moving up multiple levels. I will discuss their progress with you in their report and student involved conferences later in the term.

Stars of the Week were Hafsa Saeed, Tegan White and Mela Shallard for moving up multiple levels in reading. The PB4L draw winner was Audrina Singh.

Have a great weekend!

Mr Henderson.

Week 1

Hi all,

Welcome back to Term 4! Students of Room 19 have had a great start to the term. Your child has brought home an order form for calendar art. They started the draft of "Four seasons" today and will finish it next week. It will look amazing when finished. Bring the completed order form and money in by November 2nd.

Athletics was at Mt Smart Stadium yesterday. It was a great day with many students getting in the finals and qualifying for the interschool competition.

Stars of the Week were Abtha Abdul Razack and Julian Beretta. The PB4L draw winner was James Bosman-Gartner.

Have a great long weekend.

Mr Henderson.