Term 2 Week 5 2025
Welcome to Welbourn
Esmae Perry
Caught Making Good Choices
Indie R7, Roi R7, Roselle R14 and Zshardae R15. Caught in a book was Bruno R4 and Lexie R15.
Term 2 Science and Social Science Tō Tātou Waka
Our schoolwide inquiry this term is looking at Floating and Sinking. In addition to exploring the science of floating and sinking, we are learning the history of Tokomaru waka , which we can see in our school pepeha visual and hear in our school pepeha, written. Connecting this to the mana model we use at Welbourn, the children demonstrate MANA TANGATARUA when they can understand and reflect on Māori history in their local area.
Ask your child to retell you the story of Rata and the Waka.
Enviro Group trip to Rotokare
On Thursday the 22nd of May the Enviro group went on a trip to Rotokare to celebrate World Biodiversity Day. We went on an enormous bus that could fit around 50 people. When we arrived, we sat down on a big mat and we had some food. There were lots of other schools there. We got briefed then we went off. Our first activity was bugs which was when we learnt that a millipede has a pair of legs on each side and a centipede has 1 leg on each side. Our next activity was trees. We got a sheet that had different leaves that we had to find on a short bush walk, such as kawakawa and pigeonwood. Then we ran up a hill to do our next activity, which was spotting birds. Lots of groups found and heard loud chirping saddlebacks and we saw many tuis.
At the lizard area, Sophie showed us lizard skin and lizard poop. Then we looked for lizards in big glass enclosures. They were camouflaged really well and we only found 3 out of the 6. The last thing we did before leaving, was to check the possum traps , so we got to see lots of dead possums, which was really cool!
Also a big thank you to Kingston's dad for taking us there and back in his fancy bus.
By Katie and Leo ( room 12)
Puanga - Matariki Celebration
On Tuesday June 17th at 12.15pm, everyone is invited to come along ( bring your own mug) and share some yummy soup made by each class. We would love to see you !
Social and Emotional Coaching Tips
There is a myriad of research around to help us understand why our children sometimes show BIG emotions.. For this week these 3 pictures and statements explain this in a simple way.
Teacher Only Day reminder
On Tuesday June 4 the school is closed.
Sports News
Winter sports -
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.
Winter Football - Kings Birthday Festival this weekend for those who have registered. Draw will be available on Central Football website.
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.
Basketball (Yr 5-6) First game is Wednesday 14th May.
Hockey (Yr 3-6) First game is Saturday 3rd May.
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!
Winter Football -
Any queries to:
Sam Cresswell Sport Administrator,
Welbourn School Phone: 757 5810
email: sport@welbourn.school.nz