INTRODUCTION FROM OUR TUMUAKI - PRINCIPAL |
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Tēnā koutou katoa Ko Gary Veysi ingoa Ko Mauo te maunga, Ko Wairoa te awa No Tauranga ahau engari Ko Gary Charles toku papa Ko Kathleen toku mama Ko Angelina Veysi taku wahine Ko Renee taku tamāhine ma Braedyn ma Curtis ma Marcus taku tama Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa |
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My name is Gary Veysi the Principal at Whenuakite School - Te Kura o Whenuakite. I feel very honored and privileged to be the Kaitiaki that will help develop our school. We are building positive relationships with the tamariki, whanau and the wider community. As a child, I grew up in Tauranga with my parents and my four sisters. We lived close to the water with nearby estuaries, the Wairoa river, McLaren falls/lakes, Tauranga harbour and Mount Maunganui beach. This is where my passion for aquatic activities started and I enjoyed fishing, swimming, bush walks and sports. I have enjoyed taking many camps as well as class team building trips, leadership and using the outdoors. The outdoors is an area I feel passionate about and we are fortunate that we live in Aotearoa/NZ. I really enjoyed playing multiple sports growing up and believe every child should have the right and opportunity to learn how to ride a bike, swim and be involved in team sports/recreation. I was a member of the Hora Hora school tennis club and touch team. I have played volleyball and tennis as part of a Te Ranga team. Touch in Maraetai and social Soccer and Hockey in Mamaku/Rotorua. I believe as teachers - kaiako we have a crucial role and my aim in this role is to empower students to become the best versions of themselves. I am passionate to work with the future of tomorrow to support children in leading fulfilling lives. Through the value of whānaungatanga and creating strong relationships in order to create a sense of belonging, I believe this can be achieved. I believe as the Principal, leader of learning I need to have in place strategies and systems to enable the children and staff to develop to their full potential, academically, socially, physically and culturally in a challenging and stimulating environment. I call this doing your P.B – “Personal Best with Positive Behaviour”. I am fortunate to be working with teachers, support staff, parents, Boards of Trustees and communities, who all value life long learning, and who work together being proactive in providing the best outcomes for everyone. I have a very definite child-centered view of education and learning. This is demonstrated in my own philosophy and belief that every decision made in a school must help improve the child as a whole person and be robust, and sustainable. I promote a collegial style of leadership and have mentored many potential and future leaders. I look for the strengths in others and provide open opportunities for mentoring to build consistency and capacity. I will endeavour to bring enthusiasm, experience and excellence. Ngā mihi nui Gary Veysi
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He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata! He tangata! He tangata!What is the most important thing in the world? It is people! It is people! It is people! |
 Students with Toby our therapy dog |
 Junior trip to Hahei Beach |
 New Students Arrive |
 House competition and fundraisers |
 Celebrating support staff day |
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A huge celebration with 80% of students at least 90% of the time in term 1. |
House captains meeting Mayor Len Salt with a Mihi Whakatau - Welcome |
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Kia ora,
On Tuesday next week, selected students will be participating in the Mathex competition in Tairua (these students/parents have already been notified).
If your child is in one of the Mathex teams, please note the following details:
Spectators are welcome, but are not allowed inside the competition area or able to assist the teams.
Please contact Paige or Shona if you have any questions.
We are looking forward to an exciting day of problem-solving and teamwork!
Kia ora Whanau,
Pet Day is on Monday, at this stage it looks like the weather will be kind to us, the postponement day is the next Monday.
If you have entered a small pet please be ready in the Activities Room by 9am. Please pop in to see your teacher before 9am. Classes will come to visit from 9.30am.
If you have entered a large pet please be at school and ready to talk to the judge at 10am.
Leading will commence at around 11am, followed by the Prizegiving and then a late morning tea. Classes will have eaten in class during the morning.
Thank you, we look forward to meeting your babies!
Donna and Whenuakite Staff
Kia ora,
Our Year 7/8 hip hop crew are performing at AIMS Games tonight. If you would like to support them from home, you can find the livestream here:
https://www.nzaimsgames.co.nz/news-livestream
They will be on stage at 6.30pm.
Go team!
Exciting progress is being made on the Whenuakite School Community Hall Project.
Following a review of the original Community Court Project proposal, the Board of Trustees has agreed to pursue a new multi-purpose Hall and community building adjacent to the existing courts, rather than building over the courts. This revised concept continues to meet the objectives of the 2024 feasibility study and the requirements of our funding partners.
What happens next?
The Board is now working through updated quotes and concept designs, geotechnical investigations, and the appointment of a project manager and architect. A dedicated Hall Project subcommittee will also be established to coordinate the project and work with the Board, community and funding partners.
Further approvals will be required from relevant funding bodies as the revised proposal progresses.
We need our community behind this exciting project! Community support, fundraising and involvement will be essential to making the Hall a reality over the next few years.
Community Meeting:
📅 Wednesday 2 September
🕒 3.00 pm
📍 Whenuakite School Activity Room
Come along to learn more, ask questions and help us shape the future of this exciting project.
Kia ora Parents and Whānau,
Please find the gear list attached for the upcoming AIMS Games.
Please ensure your child has everything packed and clearly labelled prior to departure.
Key Logistics & Dates
Bedding Details: We are currently finalising accommodation details and will send out confirmation regarding bedding requirements once sleeping arrangements are locked in by Tuesday this coming week.
Sunday Transport & Departure:
For all students requiring transport, as well as parents who have kindly offered to help driver/chaperone, we will meet at the school at 10:15 am on Sunday, 6 September.
Friday Return Time:
We will head back on Friday, 11 September. Specific return times will be confirmed and updated via the Skoolloop app within your child's specific AIMS Games group once the sporting schedules wrap up.
If you have any questions or queries in the meantime, please feel free to get in touch.
Ngā mihi,
Chris
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