Term 4, week 2 – 21 October 2026

Term 4, Week 2 – 21 October 2026

Kia ora Waterlea Whaanau

Thank you for coming to our Student Led Conferences last Thursday, we had a great turnout.

It was a lovely authentic opportunity to see student agency at work sharing their learning with whaanau. If you were unable to attend last week please contact your child’s teacher and reschedule. Our Bookfair which was held next to the library was really well supported and as a result the library is able to buy lots more books for our tamariki to borrow.

We have a busy term ahead and we have put some more dates in the calendar below for you to check out. An important date to remember is our PTA Glitter Glow Disco coming up on Friday 6 November at 5-7pm. Disco ticket and disco dollar pre-sales will be available on Tuesday 3rd, Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th November, from 3-3.30pm, outside the school hall.

Our wonderful PTA are looking for some awesome parent helpers to make our disco a success! They would love a hand with:

Baking  sweet treats for the disco
Hall set-up  3 – 5pm before the disco
Pack-up  7 – 8pm after the fun

If you’re able to help out with any of these, please contact waterleapta@gmail.com.

Thank you for supporting our school community! 

Ngaa mihi

Andrea Jamieson & the Waterlea Team

Last Week’s MANA Values Assembly

Junior School MANA Certificates

Middle School MANA Certificates

Senior School MANA Certificates

Playground MANA Certificates

Attendance

Our attendance rate as a school for the second week for Term 4 is at 98%

As always, please remember to let the office know if your child is going to be away and the reason for the absence. This information will allow us to enter the correct attendance code for your child. You can phone the office on 096364233 or email reception@waterlea.school.nz.

If your child is going away during the school term please email principal@waterlea.school.nz with the details for the absence and the dates your child will be away.

Keep up this great mahi in ensuring your children are coming to school each day!

Waterlea Weekly Notices

26 Oct – Labour Day – School Closed

28 Oct – Trip to Ihumatao, Room 1 and Room 7 (9:30 – 11:45am)

             – Trip to Ihumatao, Room 2 and Room 5 (12 – 2:15pm)

29 Oct – Trip to Ihumatao, Room 3 and Room 8 (9:30 – 11:45am)

            – Trip to Ihumatao, Room 4 and Room 9 (12 – 2:15pm)

30 Oct -Trip to Ihumatao, Room 6 (9.30-11’45pm)

6 Nov – Gumboot Friday – Donate through website/text shared below

           – PTA Glitter Glow Disco 5-7pm

10 Nov – Board Meeting 7pm School Staffroom

16 Nov – New Cohort start school

18 Nov – Senior School Athletics Day – 9am – 1pm

19 Nov – Senior School Sprint heats and finals – 11am – 1pm

26 Nov – Year 6 Pool Party

27 Nov – PTA Colour Run

4 Dec – Year 6 Dine and Dance

8 Dec – Year 6 Graduation

           –  Board Meeting 7pm School Staffroom

14 Dec – Last Day of Term 4 

Pform After School Sessions

‘Just Drama’ Classes (Ages 7-12)
When: Tuesdays, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Where: Waterlea School – Room 22

This class is structured purely for fun. Our focus is to encourage students to explore their creativity, build confidence, and develop interpersonal skills by focusing on each child’s unique strengths.

There are no tests, grading or rehearsed performances – just a space to relax, grow, laugh, and learn through doing. It is ideal for kinesthetic learners who enjoy hands-on developmental activities.

Keycodes to Order Photos 

Please keep an eye out for your unique code which will be sent directly to you from Photolife. If not found please check junk and spam folders

Free delivery applies to orders placed before midnight on 
Sunday 1 November

For parent enquiries:
enquiries@photolife.co.nz

Community Health Nurse

Week-Bix Kids Tryathlon

South Auckland Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon

The South Auckland Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon will be held on Tuesday 24 November at Mountford Park, Manurewa. Our school has registered for this event, but please note that parents are responsible for entering their child and supporting them with training. It’s a fantastic opportunity for tamariki to give it a go, build confidence, and have fun being active! We will have the school marquee set up so athletes have a central meeting place and can support each other.
You can join the school team by visiting the Weet-Bix TRYathlon website: https://tryathlon.co.nz.

Entry Options

• Splash & Dash – 6 year olds only. Swim and run.
• Individual TRYathlete – 7-15 year olds. Swim, cycle and run.
• Teams of Two – 7-9 year olds (Juniors) and 10-15 year olds (Seniors). One team member does the swim, the other does the cycle, and both do the run.

Gumboot Friday

Miller and Sadie from Waterlea School 

Fundraise or Donate: You can support the initiative via the Gumboot Friday Givealittle Page, text BOOTS to 469 to donate $3, or contribute directly through the Gumboot Friday Official Website. 

Please pick up a sticker sheet from the office