Week 11 Term 2, 2026

Jumping June

Jumping June was a fantastic success last Friday. Despite making a few quick adjustments due to unpredictable weather, every team had a wonderful time in the hall, wrapping up the day with a lively performance of the Cha Cha Shuffle.

It was wonderful to see so many parents there supporting the highly engaged students. Aside from a single, constructive critique from Room 13 students—who noted that the big green skipping rope was turning just a bit too fast—the focus and determination on the children's faces were amazing to witness. We even spotted a few determined tongues poking out during the trickier skips.

Term 2 Celebration of Learning

All families and community members are invited to join the Term 2 Celebration of Learning:

Date: Thursday, July 2
Purpose: Come to see the incredible work the students have achieved this term

Team Presentations: What to Expect

Raparapa (Rooms 5, 14, 15, and 16)

Time: 1.30 p.m. – 2.45 p.m.
Location: Rooms 5, 14, and 16
What to Expect: See learning in action! Students will share their insights into environmental changes, showcase their favourite places, and explain how it all connects to the wider world.

Tūhuatahi (Rooms 1, 2, and 3)

Time: 1.30 p.m. – 2.45 p.m. (Note: Planetarium shows run until 3.00 p.m.)
Location: Rooms 1, 2, and 3
What to Expect: Step inside the immersive Tūhuatahi Planetarium experience! Students will share their learning journeys and exciting explorations of the universe.
Please note: Planetarium showtimes will be posted outside the classrooms. We recommend arriving a little early so you don’t miss the start, as entry isn’t possible once the show has begun.

Pirorirori (Rooms 9, 10, 11, and 13)

Time: 2.15p.m. – 2.45p.m.
Location: Wairakei School Hall
What to Expect: Year 2 and 3 students have explored what it means to be weatherwise. Through a blend of science, art, writing, oral language, and dance, they investigated changing seasons, weather patterns, and their impact on daily life. Classrooms will display weather-inspired artwork, poetry, and information reports.
Weather-Inspired Dances:
- Room 9: Thunder, Lightning, and Extreme Weather
- Room 10: Snow and Ice
- Room 11: Rain
- Room 13: Wind
- All whānau are encouraged to join an interactive finale where everyone can take part in a sunshine-inspired dance together.

Important Notices and Reminders

Whānau-Teacher Discussions

Online bookings are open for the upcoming Whānau-Teacher discussions.

Discussion date: Thursday, July 30 2026 (Term 3).
Booking deadline: Wednesday, July 29 2026, at 4 p.m.
How to book: Visit School Interviews and enter the code: 3j8q2.
Student supervision: Staff will be available to supervise students during the interviews. If you would prefer to take your child home early, a “work from home” activity pack will be available for collection from the school office.

Student Reports

Mid-year student reports will be sent home digitally via the Etap App on Friday, July 24.

Curriculum Information Evening

A big thank you to Hannah Simpson for hosting two highly successful meetings focused on the Curriculum Refresh and new reporting standards during the recent school disco. It was a great way to make the most of parents’ time rather than having everyone wait in their cars.

The feedback was extremely positive, with many parents asking how they can best support learning at home. The Ministry of Education (MOE) offers a range of resources on its Parent Portal, which is the main hub for practical strategies to support learning.

If you missed out, we will be hosting a follow-up session in Week 1 of Term 3 on Thursday, 23 July at 8.30 a.m. in Room 12. This is a great opportunity to hear more about our reporting framework moving forward.

Lunchonline Price Update (Kindo)

Please note that there will be a 10% price increase for all Lunchonline orders starting in Term 3. Funds raised through these orders directly support the school PTA and help provide ongoing projects and resources around the school.

Warm Up Wednesday

The final session for the term will be held on Wednesday, July 1, from 8.30a.m.. Remember to bring your reusable cup and $2 for a delicious hot chocolate. A massive thank you to Bin Inn for generously sponsoring the hot chocolate ingredients.

Celebrating Student Achievements

Swimming Success

Congratulations to Zoey and Phoebe, who competed at the XLR8 swimming meet in Taupō on May 30 and 31. Both girls swam exceptionally well and achieved personal bests in all of their races.

World Cup Selection

Best of luck to James following his selection to compete at World Cup level in Guangzhou. We wish you all the very best for your upcoming races and look forward to hearing all about it when you return.

PTA School Disco

The disco featured incredible costumes and amazing energy. The student helpers did a fantastic job keeping everything organised, and DJ Bone kept everyone on their feet with fantastic music choices. Thank you to everyone who helped make it such a fun night.

Ngā mihi,

Paula

There are spaces available for guitar lessons, which are held at school on a Monday morning. Students will need their own guitar. The cost is $10 per lesson. These are done in small groups. We need 4 students to make a group.

Please contact the school office on 07 3748035 or email info@wairakeitaupo if you would like to register your child.