Waipipi School 2023

Term 1: Monday 6th March

Waipipi School Talent Quest

Heats begin Monday 27th March.

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

I'd like to extend a huge thank you to these lovely Year 8 students. They give up their time to help issue skates in and out each Tuesday and Thursday.

From left to right:

Olivia Salmon, Stella Campbell, Emmy Richards, Tia Bree McLachlan, Ochre Haitsma, Rachel Smith and Samantha Hopping.

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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

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Congratulations to the following students who will be competing at Group Day Swimming this Wednesday:

Nina Shoushkoff, Bryn Mair, Wade Hornell, Lily Oliver, Ochre Haitsma, Evan Faithful, Olli Shoemark, Jonathan Oliver, Leo Booker, Coel Mair, Isabel Taylor, Brooklyn Cassidy, Sophia Wells, Emma McGee, Lilian Campbell, Sasha Vare, Elise Frampton, Brody Henwood, Izy Irwin Parsons, Lexi Linnell, Emma McGee, Tamryn Hatfield, Carleigh Hall, Te Puke Richardson, Lukus Vare, Chloe Teague, Jordyn Hatfield, Blake Cussen, Sasha Vare and Kenzie McCoy.

Junior Swimming Sports were also held last week. Thank you to Cat Yeates for the photos.

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Waipipi School old pool cover is seeking a new home

Our last pool cover is still in excellent condition and is seeking a new address. Apparently, it can be cut down to fit any pool. It is sitting in the SMILE room at the moment if you'd like to come and check it out.

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 1 Xavier Hunter Partridge

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.