Term 4 Week 5 2025
Welcome to Welbourn
Lukah Aldworth & Hunter Aldworth-Johnston.
Caught Making Good Choices
Archer Rm 3, Chloe Rm 5, Sienna Rm 13 and Blake Rm 13. Andrea Rm 4 was caught in a book!
Calendar Art - second chance to order
The Home and School are taking orders for calendars from anyone who missed out or who would like to order some extras. Here is the easy to order information . This opportunity closes on Monday 10 November! Thank you for supporting this fundraiser. Ngā mihinui !
Follow these instructions to place your order online:
1/. Go to www.kidsartworks.com
2/. Use the Entrance Code: KZ1610
3/. Enter your child's room & name when prompted
Important Dates for your Calendar
Proud Puanga Performers
On Thursday October 30th, the Welbourn Kapa haka group participated in the Taranaki Schools Puanga festival. Our largest group to date, with Matua CJ , our tutor, travelled to Waitara to perform. They did themselves, Matua CJ and Welbourn School proud, as they took to the stage. They looked amazing and they sounded amazing. Congratulations everyone! A huge thank you also to the teachers who supported them . Ka rawe!
Remember, Remember the 5th of November
Parihaka Day - Peace, Unity Strength and Love
On November 5th, we honoured the legacy of Te Whiti O Rongomai and Tohu Kākahi, leaders of peaceful resistance at Parihaka. With their buddies, our tamariki created raukura bunting. The feathers represent peace, unity and love. The single white feather is also a powerful symbol of hope and non-violence. Through this bunting making process, we all connected through creativity and kotahitanga. You should be able to spot the bunting in each of the classes. A thank you to the sewing help we had from some of our senior students and teachers!
Ministry of Health Information
The Ministry of Health is concerned about the risk of measles spreading within and across our community. The symptoms of measles are:
- Fever
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Sore eyes
- Red, blotchy rash
The best advice from the Ministry of Health is to check your immunisation records, get vaccinated for measles if you need to, stay home if you have any measle symptoms.
Sports News
Hockey - Welbourn Jets put in a strong performance this week against Oakura Storm, finishing with a close 3–2 result. The team showed great teamwork, with several new players settling in well alongside more experienced teammates. They focused on marking their players closely and spreading out to create space, which led to some excellent passing play. Player of the Day was Kiran Lal, who played a fantastic game in goal, making confident saves and keeping the team in contention right to the end. Well done team!
Coach Warren Grubner
Tennis - Leo Ammundsen, pictured below, took out the Year 6 Boys Primary School Tennis grade. He won all his matches and an extremely long doubles match.
Netball news - Welbourn Sparrows “Put your hands up in the air if you can manage a photo with chocolate in your mouth! The skill every player needs!” Coach Jess Patrick
Summer Football - After a much delayed start our 10 Summer Football teams hit the field yesterday afternoon, weather was great and teams had fun. Thank you Coaches.
Welbourn Stompers - “played their first game last night, and although we didn't win, everyone gave it 100 percent and enjoyed their first game. As the coach I am super proud of the team.” Coach Mark Flowerdew
Also in the pictures below, we have the Welbourn Skyhawks and the Welbourn Eagles.
Sports Registrations Open for Term 1 2026.
Get in quick to secure your ‘Welbourn Sports Star’ place in Touch Rugby, Summer Football, Cricket teams -
Click links below to complete registration and for payment details. Registrations close - Friday 5th December 2025.
I look forward to seeing all our players return next season and welcoming new players and families to sports codes we offer at Welbourn School.
Ngā mihi Angie Benn / Sports Coordinator.
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