Our Vision is to develop confident lifelong learners.
Wakefield School Values
E tu Kahikatea
S Show respect
T Take responsibility
A Aim high
N Never give up
D Do the right thing
Wakefield School is pleased to be able to include these community notices for your information. It is great to see so many opportunities offered to both children and adults in our community. We do however wish to point out that we provide this information for your convenience only and it should not be taken as an endorsement of the activity or organisation involved.
Community Notices
THE BUZZ CLUB @ BRIGHTWATER
Are you in Year 3 to year 6, living in the Brightwater area? Come and join us in a fun kids after school programme on a Thursday from 3.30 to 4.30 pm in the St Paul's church hall. Starting on June 6th. It will involve -afternoon tea, -fun games, activities and challenges, -music, -storytelling with Christian content, -craft. Parents are welcome to stay and check us out! Kids need to be signed in. For more information email brightwaterchurch@gmail.com. We will be using material like the Remix material used in schools.
Pippins in Wakefield
PIPPINS HAVE A NEW LEADER!! If your daughter is between 5 and 7yrs of age. Pippins is a fun Programme for young girls. Our new leader Margaret takes over beginning of Term 3! Her contact numbers are 547 5036, email: marob@xnet.co.nz. Pippins meet at the Wakefield Scout Den from 3.15pm – 4.15pm. You are welcome to pop down to the Scout Den and meet Margaret for the next few weeks until the end of term 2. Term 3 Starts from 29 July.
Crafty Critters Children’s Craft Classes
Mondays 3:30 – 4:30 Tasman District Library. $7.50 per class. For more information please contact Philippa either by phone on 544 1973, e-mail at philippa@craftycritters.co.nz or check out the Crafty Critters website
Action Indoor Sports Programme for Terms 2 and 3
Action Indoor Sports are now taking entries for Term 2 and 3 sports for the following sports:
Day to play: Friday after school. Age Groups: Primary and Intermediate (boys/girls or mixed). Sports: Indoor cricket (8 aside) - Cost $70 per term. Indoor netball (6 aside) - Cost $50 per term. Tenpin Bowling (individuals) - Cost $70 per term. Also includes free tea or coffee for parents at each game. Please call Vicky or Steve at Action on 543-8222 or see your school sports coordinator. Individual players welcome as they can be placed in a team. Gotta get into it .. ACTION!!
Tasman Tappers - Tap Dancing
Tap dancing - Enrol for Term 3 now… Tap Dancing classes from 4 ½ years of age. All levels. Exams, Performances and Competitions. Hope Hall. Please contact Nicola – 5441204 or 0210466601. Email tasmantappers@hotmail.com
Midwinter Christmas Craft Market
Hope Hall. Sunday 7 July 10am - 3pm. Gold coin entry with all proceeds being donated to the Nelson Region Hospice Trust. For those that may be interested in having a stall, email midwintermarket@yahoo.com for more information. Check out Midwinter Christmas Craft Market on Facebook.
Wakefield Bowling Club Function Venue
Have you considered the Wakefield Bowling Club for your next staff function? It's fun, affordable and something different! We offer hospitality, catering options, BBQ facilities, lawn bowls, an introductory lesson and bar facilities. Some suggestions for using our facility include: Small conference-type meetings, Meetings for half day followed by lunch and bowling, Afternoon bowling, a meal and use of the bar. For further information contact the Wakefield Bowling Club - phone Peter on 542 2216 or email wakefieldbowlssecretary@gmail.com
NIT-ENZ is EASY TO USE, SAFE, EFFECTIVE & VERY AFFORDABLE!
After initial treatments simply use as a normal shampoo twice a week, normal conditioner afterwards, and you won't have to worry about head lice again! One of our repellent products should be used daily. Nit-Enz is NOW available from Ecomoon, 561 Main Road, Stoke or for further details visit www.nit-enz.com.
Kip McGrath Education Centres
Professional after school tutoring services in reading, writing, spelling, maths. NCEA help in Levels 1 – 3 Maths & English. Enrolling NOW. Call or email Harriet to arrange a free assessment 03 548 2702 or 021 618790, email nelson@kipmmcgrath.co.nz
Public Health Nurse Service
Tricia Colling is based at Wakefield Health Centre & is available Monday – Thursday to offer advice & support to staff & parents for any health concerns regarding students. This is a confidential and free service for Wakefield School offering:
- Advocacy for children and their families
- Health advice and assistance
- Referral to Health Camp, Community Agencies and Health Professionals
- Health education resources
- Vaccination programmes
To view the Public Health Nurses and Public Health Service brochure please click here.
Parents may contact Tricia direct or school staff may make referrals, with parents’ permission. Ph: 541 9517 or 027 451 3674
Fax: 541 8231. E-mail: tricia.colling@nmhs.govt.nz
The Nelson YMCA ~ Out of School Care and Recreation
Register your Children with the YMCA today. We have after school and holiday programmes that will cater to you and your children’s needs. We are CYF approved with WINZ subsidies available. We operate daily (except public holidays) from 3-00pm – 6.00pm & 8:00am – 6.00pm. We provide services to families from many schools in the Nelson region. Check out our website www.nelsonymca.org.nz for more information and enrolment packs or phone Marty or Lilly on 545 6636 or 027 237 9078.
Sheree Ching Music
Music Lessons 2013 - Enrol now for next year. Lessons offered in: guitar (electric & Acoustic), bass guitar, ukulele, keyboard, piano. Suitable age 8 years upwards. Some during the day times available for adult lessons. Qualified tutor with 30 years experience in music Industry. Phone Sheree 541 8019 or 027 3300 872, Sheree Ching Music.
Holiday Programmes
Play Station Tournament
Wednesday 17 July at the Headingly Centre. Wii and Xbox360. 3 sessions for Years 3 and up. Limited spaces available so book early! Click here to view the flyer with full details.