Waipipi School 2023
Term 1: Monday 6th March
Waipipi School Talent Quest
Talent Quest final is Monday 2st May 1:30pm
We are looking for students with talents that can be showcased on our SMILE Room stage. (Singing, dancing, instrumental, potential circus acts etc)
2023 Disco Skating Leaders
From left to right:
Olivia Salmon, Stella Campbell, Emmy Richards, Tia Bree McLachlan, Ochre Haitsma, Rachel Smith and Samantha Hopping.

2023 School Kindness Ambassadors
Kindness Ambassadors are their to support any student who needs a friend or support around the school. All these students have the capacity to be empathetic and supportive of others. They are not here to solve students problems, but may be able to help a student find a friend, a game to play, or a teacher if needed.
A photo of each of these students will be on the whiteboard outside Pam's office to remind students of who they are.
Back Row:
Lily Oliver, Nevaeh King, Rachel Smith, Ochre Haitsma, Samuel Shoemark
Middle Row:
Bryn Mair, Olivia Salmon
Front Row:
Ayla Jackson Fox, Samantha Hopping, Stella Campbell, Evan Faithful

Congratulations to the following students who will be competing at Group Day Swimming this Wednesday:
Junior Swimming Sports were also held last week. Thank you to Cat Yeates for the photos.


Waipipi School old pool cover is seeking a new home
A silent auction will run from today until midday Friday 10th March. Please give Pam your silent auction amount, name and contact information if you are interested in taking this pool cover home.
The winning bid will be notified on Friday 10th after midday. If you win the bid, please ensure that you have the ability to collect the pool cover as soon as possible please.
Last Week's Certificates
School Value Confidence:
Room 3 Liam Irwin
Room 4 Nina Shoushkoff
Room 5 Emma Smith
Room 7 Jaxson Robbie
Room 8 Kaiser Smyth
Room 9 Xavier Coman
Key Competency: Participating and Contributing:
Room 1 Hope Hudson
Room 3 Mila Coman
Room 4 Mason Naysmith
Room 5 Isaac Cussen
Room 7 Holly Vanderklip
Room 8 Ochre Haitsma
Room 9 Lylah Rogers
2023 Dates
Term 1 Dates
Wednesday 8th March Rooms 3 and 9 visit the Auckland Zoo
Wednesday 8th March Orienteering Practice
Thursday 9th March Swimming Group Day
Waiuku librarian is visiting Room 4
Tuesday 14th March Swimming Zone Day Yrs 7-8
Wednesday 15th March Rooms 1 and 7 visit the Auckland Zoo
Thursday 16th March Swimming Zone Day Yrs 5-6
Friday 17th March Cricket skills for Yr 5-8 students
Tuesday 21st March Board Meeting
Wednesday 22nd March Senior Classes visit the Auckland Zoo Rooms 5, 4 and 8
Wednesday 29th March Senior classes visit the Auckland Museum Rooms 5, 4 and 8
Friday 31st March School assembly run by Room 4 at 1:30pm
Last Day of Term 1Thursday 6th April
Term 2 Dates:
Wednesday 26th April to Friday 30th June
(Matariki Day celebrated in the holidays)
King's Birthday Monday 5th June
Term 3 Dates:
Monday 17th July to Friday 22nd September
Term 4 Dates:
Monday 9th October to Friday 15th December
Calf Club Friday 13th October
Labour Day Monday 23rd October
End of school year Friday 15th December (Change of date)
Our vision: Waipipi Students are successful learners, who communicate
confidently, and interact positively with others.