Term 2 Week 1 2025
Welcome to Welbourn
Isla Lord, Finn Wright, Layla Seed and Angus Tootill.
Mega Box Winners
These lucky people were drawn from the Megabox in week 10 last term. Congratulations! Ryan Rm 1, Carter Rm 3, Maisie Rm 4, Coco Rm 5, Hudson Rm 6, Ollie Rm 6, Harvey Rm 8, Sefululima Rm 9, Montana Rm 10, Taylor Rm 11, Florence Rm 12, Ella Rm 13, Ask Rm 14, Asher Rm 15, Laken Rm 15. Thank you to our home and school for providing the prizes.
From the Principal
Welcome Back to Term 2 We are excited to welcome everyone back for what promises to be a busy and rewarding Term 2. This term, our Year 5 and 6 students will be involved in interschool sports exchanges, and our winter sports season will also be starting. A huge thank you to all the coaches, managers, and volunteers who make these opportunities possible for our tamariki — we truly appreciate your support. We are also preparing for our upcoming ERO (Education Review Office) visit, which is a valuable opportunity to reflect on and celebrate our learning journey. A reminder that Tuesday 3 June is a Teacher Only Day — school will be closed for students on this day. Later in the term, we look forward to coming together to celebrate Puanga, a special time for reflection and new beginnings. We’re looking forward to a great term ahead! |
Social and Emotional coaching corner
LISTENING
True listening with our children requires full attention and emotional engagement - not just waiting on your turn to speak. Listening in this way builds trust and connection. Nodding, eye contact and responding thoughtfully. Being device free is also important. You don`t need to always have an answer. Just acknowledge their feelings by saying "That sounds really frustrating" or "I can see why that made you feel sad/angry/happy". Silence - a long pause- after listening is also very powerful. It shows them that you are being thoughtful and it also gives them an opportunity to add some more detail.
At the same time, we are teaching our children the importance of this skill- a skill which requires patience, curiosity and empathy. Research tells us that our children learn what they live.
Home and School Fundraiser
Home & School News -
We are super excited to be doing a Pepper & Me fundraiser. This opens on 1 May and runs through to 21 May.
You can either go via this link pepperandme.co.nz/FUNDHSA25 OR enter this code FUNDHSA25
Pepper & Me has an amazing range of rubs, crumbs & sprinkles, salts & grinds, pastes & sauces and mixes.
By shopping with Pepper & Me during this time, and entering our fundraiser code, Welbourn Home & School will get 20% of the sale. So pop on and shop during the next 3 weeks, pass the code to your family and friends, and enjoy these amazing products while doing good for the school. Keep an eye on the Welbourn Facebook for some recipe ideas too. Excludes Pepper Post.
Next Home and School Meeting Monday 5 May at 7pm in the Welbourn Staff Room.
Attendance
The Importance of Attendance
Regular attendance at school is essential for every child's learning, progress, and well-being. Consistent and regular attendance is strongly linked to academic achievement, the development of important social skills, and positive relationships with peers and teachers.
At our kura, we’ve noticed a growing trend of whānau holidays being taken during term time. While we understand the value of family time and shared experiences, it’s important to be aware that absences during term time can impact a child's learning and sense of belonging in the classroom.
If your whānau is planning a holiday during the school term, please notify the school office in advance by email. This helps us keep accurate records and support your child’s learning where possible.
Let’s work together to support every student’s success by prioritising regular attendance.
Ngā mihi
Highlands Enrolment information
Highlands Enrolments 2026
Enrolments for 2026 open 1/7/25. Enrolment packs will be distributed to us in the last week of term 2. All info/dates can be found on the Highlands Website
https://highlands.school.nz/zone-info-enrolment/enrolment/
Sports News
Thank you to all those who have registered for the upcoming winter season! We’re currently awaiting confirmation from some of our sporting associations regarding the official season start dates — we’ll share this information with you as soon as it becomes available.
Uniform & Gear Return
If you still have any sports gear or uniforms from Term 1, please ensure these are cleaned and returned as soon as possible. This allows us to reissue everything in time for the new season.
Players Needed – 7th Grade Football
We are looking for two more boys aged 6–7 years to join our 7th Grade Winter Football Team. If your child (or someone you know) is interested, please fill out the registration –we’d love to have them join the team! Winter Football 2025
Winter Football - Season starts Saturday 3rd May, Draw will be available on Central Football website on Thursday 1st May after 12pm.
Cancellations can be found on the Central Football facebook page or http://www.centralfootball.co.nz/HOME-1
Miniball (Yr NE-4) - Starts 12th May, Draw is yet to be issued.
Basketball (Yr 5-6) First game is Wednesday 14th May, 4:40 pm at The LAB
Hockey (Yr 3-6) First game is Saturday 3rd May at 11:15 am.
Cancellations can be found on the Taranaki junior Hockey Facebook page or http://www.taranakihockey.org.nz/news-1/cancellations
Netball - Season started Tuesday 29th April ( Yr 5/6) and Thursday 1st May ( Yr 3/4) Game times for future weeks can be found on the Netball Taranaki Website.
Thank you again for your support and time throughout the past term. We’re looking forward to a smooth and fun-filled winter sports season ahead!
Queries to: Sam Cresswell Sport Administrator,
Welbourn School Phone: 757 5810 email: sport@welbourn.school.nz