Waihi East School Blog
Ranfurly Shield Excitement
June 1, 2016
We had a visitors today from the Thames Valley Rugby Union who told us all about the history of the Ranfurly Shield and allowed us to get up close and personal with the shield too. [...]
Cross Country, Child Safety and Ranfurly Shield Excitement
June 1, 2016
his week is Samoan Language Week and today it's 54 years since Samoa became independent of New Zealand in 1962. We have been promoting some greetings and basic phrases with the children this week. [...]
Waihi East Primary School Board of Trustees Elections 2016
May 27, 2016
These are your candidates for the Waihi East Primary School Board of Trustees elections 2016. The voting box is in the Waihi East School office, voting closes at 12 noon on June 3rd 2016. [...]
Sumdog Waikato Competition
May 25, 2016
Going into the fourth day (23.05.16) of the Sumdog Waikato Maths Competition Waihi East School students have made some great progress with Room 1 leading the classes division and looking likely to collect a class daily winner certificate for today. [...]
Chromebooks, Cross Country and Matariki
May 25, 2016
We have quite a few events coming up that you need to know about and some that need your support. Check out photos below from some of our most recent 'happenings' i.e. the new layer of bark on the FORT [...]
Year 5-6 Soccer at Waihi College (20.05.16)
May 23, 2016
During term 2 soccer for year 5-6 students in the Waihi District Schools region is being played on Friday afternoons from 3.30 p.m. - 4.45 p.m. at Waihi College, our Waihi East School teams East Extreme and East United took [...]
Electives Friday Mornings at Waihi East School
May 22, 2016
On Fridays during term 2 of 2016 from 9.30 a.m. to 10.45 a.m. Waihi East Primary School senior students (rooms 1, 2, 3 and 4 who collectively are called Kotuku) have electives. The junior school (Piwakwaka) also run a similar [...]
National 'Bully Free Week'
May 19, 2016
This week is national ‘Bully Free Week’. We don’t have a big issue with ‘bullying’ at this school, however we do want to nip any rudeness or meanness in the bud so that it doesn’t develop into bullying. If your [...]
Mahe and Lily at Nugget
May 19, 2016
Terrific work Lily and Mahe! Ka mau te wehi! Mahe placed 1st in under 18s and 2nd overall in the open section of the 5km too. [...]
Waihi East Community Green Space/Playground
May 15, 2016
At Waihi East School on Friday 13th May 2016 at 2.30 p.m. the opening of the Waihi East Community Playground/Green Space took place. Huge thanks go to Bindy Burke, Anne-Marie Spicer, the Waihi Community Forum, our previous Principal Emily Hargreaves [...]
Kai Time, Making Choices - Being Safe and Students Make Good Impression
May 12, 2016
Wow - that week went quickly! It has been great to see the children so engaged in their learning and I’ve really enjoyed starting to get to know them. A few children have come to the office to introduce themselves, [...]
Soccer Starts
May 6, 2016
During term 2 soccer for year 5-6 students in the Waihi District Schools region is being played on Friday afternoons from 3.30 p.m. - 4.45 p.m. at Waihi College, our Waihi East School teams East Extreme and East United enjoyed [...]
Stephanie Anich (Whaea Steph) Leads East School This Term
May 5, 2016
Thank-you to all the staff, children, and parents who have made me feel so welcome. I feel very fortunate to be able to spend the term here at Waihi East School and be part of your community. Take a look [...]
Cool Kids Afternoon/Wheelie Day - T1 End
May 2, 2016
'Wheelie Day' happens on the last day of each term at Waihi East School, it was an initiative created by Emily H (our Principal who has just taken on a new leadership role as Principal of Orini Primary School near [...]
Miss H's Farewell
April 16, 2016
Our Waihi East School community turned out en mass to farewell our fabulous Principal Emily Hargreaves who is taking up a new Principals position at Orini Primary School just north of Hamilton. With much sadness we said our goodbyes. [...]
Giant Pumpkin Competition
April 15, 2016
Waihi East Primary ran it's annual 'Giant Pumpkin Competition' on Wednesday 13th April, it was held from 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. and we had a wonderful turn out from our community. [...]
Term 1 Ends, New Teacher Aide, Caretaker, Playground, BOT Elections, Miss H's Last Newsletter
April 14, 2016
Kia ora, the final week of the term is here and we all made it! The usual ills and chills have been present, however Doctor Tineke has sorted most of us out! Next term our school community welcomes Stephanie Anich [...]
ANZAC Bay - Amazing Race
April 10, 2016
Waihi East Primary School students had been looking forward to their annual 'Splash 'n Dash' swim/run event and school picnic at ANZAC Bay, Bowentown, Waihi Beach. [...]
Duffy Actors Treat Students
April 7, 2016
On Tuesday the 5th of April the Duffy Team came and did a fantastic show for the whole school. It was based on a real story, there were two men and a woman, they were very good characters. [...]
ANZAC Bay Picnic - Amazing Race, Streets Ahead Playground, Rumour Has It - Em's Farewell
April 6, 2016
Kia ora, the end of the term is near and we are squeezing all whanau for participation in events and celebrations. Thank you for your support, however we realize it is a super-dooper busy time. [...]
Duffy Books Inspiring Guest Speaker - Nathan Gray
April 3, 2016
On Friday the 1st of April we had a visitor his name was Nathan Gray. He is an adventurer from New Zealand he walked the whole of the Great Wall of China. The Great Wall of China is so big [...]
Pumpkin Competition Prize
April 2, 2016
Support Waihi East Primary School's Annual Pumpkin Competition on Wednesday 13th of April and be in to win 2 nights accommodation for a whanau of four at this stunning resort. [...]
Rippa Rugby Prizegiving Afternoon
April 1, 2016
Our last Rippa Rugby session for term 1 2016 was held on Wednesday 30.03.16. After the last round of games prize giving was held with St Josephs 1 taking out the overall title of best performing team, second place went [...]
