Friday, 15 April 2016

Goodbye Mr T!

Goodbye Mr T!

It is with sad hearts that we farewelled Morgan to the sunny climates of Nelson.



We wish you all the best in your new school in Nelson!


Picnic with the Deputy Principal - Term 1 Week 11

Picnic with the Deputy Principal - Term 1 Week 11

Congratulations to the lucky learners who won a chance to have a Picnic with the Deputy Principal!

Popcorn!!!


Celebration of Learning - Term 1 Week 11

Celebration of Learning - Term 1 Week 11

Friday 15 April 2016

This weeks Celebration of Learning was hosted by the Pukeko Team. They welcomed our own West Melton Superheroes...

 Miss Allchurch, Mrs Jenkins and Mrs Cider
and their amazing achievement in finishing the Oxfam 100km.
They raised over $3521 for Oxfam!!
And here is another amazing hero, Mrs Kilpatrick who has been dancing in the "Mama Mia' production.
Congratulations to all our GOLD Matheletics heroes!
 In the Pukeko Team, their inquiry theme has been 'My Superpowers'.
Ngaio community has been finding out about qualities that make a hero.  They created a wall of Superhero qualities.
Rimu community shared their Superhero collages. 
Ti Kouka community have been creating their own Superhero Profiles.
It was time to sing very own heroes song - the West Melton School song!
 Congratulations to our e-ticket heroes! These lucky learners Ethan, Jacob, Matua, Daisy & Tasman have all won movie tickets.  Just in time for the holidays!
These lucky learners won Picnic with the Deputy Principal today. 
Congratulations to Tilly, William, Sam and Camryn.
Jed announced the winning Whanau team this term:
6th place - Newton 413 points
5th place - Langdale 484 points
4th place - Selwyn 639 points
3rd place - Hill 1003 points
2nd place - Ross 1294
1st place - Tricketts 1566 points!!!!

Daisy and Jed also talked about Enviro News.  They had a trip to the Kowhai Sanctuary were they discovered they had a 85% success rate in last years plantings.
They also announced the winner with the best recycling is - Moa 1 who will get an extra 10 minute playtime.
 We also congratulated our 6 swimmers who recently competed at the Canterbury Swimming Champs.
 And congratulations to our athletes who recently competed in the Lincoln Zone Duathlon.
 Thank you to the Pukeko Team and their fantastic assembly.  We ended with Jump Jam!















The Lincoln Duathlon by Daisy M

The Lincoln Duathlon by Daisy M

On the 11th of April, 13 West Melton School kids went to the Lincoln Zone Duathlon in Motukarara. The weather was perfect. 

Our school got some high placings such as: Stacey M 1st in 9 yr old Girls, Ben A 3rd in 9yr old Boys, Isla Mc 2nd in 10 yr old Girls and Jed Mc 3rd in 11 yr old Boys. 
The course was a run, bike, run.
 Checking out the course.
 Stacey & Jody at start line.
 Jody on bike.
 Stacey on bike.
 Ezra on bike.
 Jed on bike.
 Ezra and Alex on the bike section.
 Jim, Harrison and Ben starting.
 Jed passing his bike over to Jody & Stacey.
Alex finishing the bike section.

Photos by Daisy M.

Thursday, 14 April 2016

Congratulations Carolyn!

Congratulations Carolyn!

West Melton School is really proud of Mrs Sutherland for achieving full teacher registration.

Congratulations Carolyn!

Goodbye Mrs Boyd!

Goodbye Mrs Boyd!

Today we took the opportunity to farewell Mrs Boyd, as she leaves her SENCO role for a new role in IT education.
Mrs Boyd has taught through out all the levels at West Melton School before taking on the role of SENCO. 
We will miss your cheery face Maree!

Best wishes in your new role!

Lincoln Zone Duathlon Results 2016

Lincoln Zone Duathlon Results 2016

WOW!! What an amazing bunch of sporting kids!
Fantastic results from everyone!

9 yr Girls –    Stacey Morgan 1st
                     Jody McCarthy-Dempsey 7th

9yr Boys –     Ben Ashman 3rd 
                     Jim Burt 10th
                    Harrison Orange 18th

10yr Girls –    Isla McPherson 2nd
                     Daisy Meyers 7th
                     Molly Lundy 14th

10yr  Boys –   Oliver Nichols 15th
Hamish Earnshaw 18th =

11yr Boys –    Jed McCready 3rd
                     Alex Vukovic 6th     
Ezra Sands 11th

Well done everyone!!!

Y7 & 8 trip to Castle Hill and Cave Stream

Y7 & 8 trip to Castle Hill and Cave Stream

Thursday 14th April 2016

As part of the William Pike Challenge award, our Year 7 & 8's embarked on a trip to Castle Hill and Cave Stream. The day incredibly beautiful with amazing views.







Thank you to our wonderful parent helpers who came on the day.


Wednesday, 13 April 2016

2016 New Students for Term 1

2016 New Students for Term 1 

We welcome to all these great new learners to West Melton School!!

 New Staff & Learners for Week 1
Teachers: Miss Stuart, Mrs Seaward, Mrs Hunt
Learners back left to right:
Ben, Maddison, Quinn, Luke, Tyler, Jacob
Learners front left to right:
Sia, Katie, Lexie, Lily, Claudia, Emily, Ruby, Josina, Hugo, Addi, Jake



Week 2: Luke & Sam

Week 3: Evelyn & Chane 

Week 5: Xavier & Neve

Week 6: Harley

Week 7: Josh, Amelia, Anna & Victoria

Week 8: Sophia & Mackenzie

Week 9: Charlie, Olive & Evan

Week 11: Cooper

Welcome everyone to West Melton School!!