20 Aug 2026

 

 

19 August 2026

Dear Parent / Caregiver,

FINAL INFORMATION TE AWAMUTU SPACE CENTRE VISIT - FRIDAY 21 AUGUST 2026

Thank you to all parents from Atawhai and Arohanui classes who have submitted permission forms for the upcoming trips. Thank you for all the Permission Slips in advance!

The purpose of this letter is to give final information regarding the Space Centre visit (please note, final information regarding transport to EZ Junior Winter Sports will be sent out within the next week).

Venue:   Te Awamutu Space Centre, Corner of Whitmore & Lyon St., Kihikihi, Te Awamutu

Dress Code: Students should arrive neatly dressed in their school uniform, wearing appropriate school shoes and hair must be neat and tidy. Girls’ hair that touches the collar should be tied back.

 

What to Bring:

Usual school bag including water bottle, morning tea and lunch to leave at school.
Named booster/car seat if needed.
A positive and respectful attitude

Transport: A massive thank you to parents who signed up to help with transport and/or supervision.

Drop- off:  All Atawhai and Arohanui students must be dropped off at school. They will be transported to and from the Space Centre. 

All drivers – if you will be transporting other students in your vehicle, please complete an EOTC form and give it to the school office by Friday 21 August.

 09:00 – 10:50    Atawhai and Arohanui Classes
Transport and Supervision: Please fill in transport forms either collected at the office or from me in the morning, and then return them to me.

Parents who will transport to the Space Centre, be at the Space Centre to help with supervision and will transport students back to school (approximately 10:50):

Simone Hight
Joanna Lankow
Julius Opetaia
Nicola Honey
Chris Juban
Louis Scheepers
Natasi Emmet
Serenity Cooper
Brian Lankow
Marie Vaughan

Theresa Arthur

We praise the Creator of the Universe who holds it all together,

Mrs Mills and Mrs Irwin

Junior Class Teachers

 

 

 

 

 

18 Aug 2026

Dear Parents / Caregivers of Pitomata, Kotahitanga and Kia Urutau

Please find attached final communication regarding Monday's trip (24 August 2026) to the Space Centre.

Thank you!

Blessings

Anine Bonthuys

Space-Centre-Visit-Transport-Arrangements.pdf

EOTC-Transport-Volunteers.pdf

17 Aug 2026

Dear Parents,

Please find attached communication for week 5. Apologies, our afternoon was filled with excitement during our solar car races, I did not get time to hand out hard copies of homework. It will be sent home with students tomorrow.

Blessings,

Anine Bonthuys

Kotahitanga-News-Week-5-Term-3.pdf

6 Aug 2026

 

 

 

 

5 August 2026

Dear Parent / Caregiver,

INFORMATION AND PERMISSION FORM FOR TE AWAMUTU SPACE CENTRE VISIT / EZ JUNIOR WINTER SPORTS EVENT

TRIP 1: Te Awamutu Space Centre – Friday 21 August 2026

As an extension of our Topic Inquiry, Planet Earth and Beyond, we are planning a trip to the Te Awamutu Space Centre. The Space Centre is a museum featuring a fascinating collection of space artefacts, memorabilia, and informative displays about space and astronomy. Students will also enjoy a range of interactive exhibits, games, toys, and puzzles. Every student will have the opportunity to experience the virtual reality activity. 

Who: This event is for Atawhai and Arohanui students.

Venue:  Te Awamutu Space Centre, Corner of Whitmore & Lyon St., Kihikihi, Te Awamutu

Date:   Friday 21 August 2026

Time:  Students are to be dropped off AT SCHOOL before 8:55. Then they will be transported to the Te Awamutu Space Centre at 09:15. Staff and parent helpers will transport students back to school at approximately 11:00. We will continue with the normal school programme for the remainder of the day. 

Dress Code: Students should be neatly dressed in a clean Waipa Christian School uniform.

  

What to Bring:

Usual school bag including water bottle, morning tea and lunch
A positive and respectful attitude

Parent Help and Transport:
We kindly ask for parent volunteers to assist with transporting and supervising students. This day would not be possible without your support. Please contact me ASAP before 13 August only: wendy@waipachristian.school.nz 

 

 

TRIP 2: Eastern Zone Junior Winter Sports Day - Friday 28 August 2026 at Wharepapa South (No postponement date)

Dear Parent / Caregiver,

The annual Eastern Zones Junior Winter Sports Day will be held on Friday the 28th August 2026. This forms part of the school programme and all Year 1 to Year 3 students are expected to attend as it is part of the curriculum. This day consists of fun activities.

Aim: At Waipa Christian School, we value the holistic development of your child. Participating in sports alongside students from neighbouring schools helps to build not only an active and healthy body but also strong relationships with others. As Christians, we honour God by using the talents He has given us.

Date:   Friday 28 August 2026

Venue:  Wharepapa South School

Time:  Students are requested to arrive at school no later than 08:55. We will depart from Waipa Christian School at 09:00 am and will return around 2pm for dismissal. The programme will run from 10:00 to 1pm. 

Who: This event is for Year 1-3 students.

 (Year 3 students from the Pitomata class will attend the EZ Junior Winter Sports Event. Year 0 students may attend and their parents are welcome to bring them along; please let the office and Mrs Irwin know and cc me for good comms.)

Dress Code: Students should arrive at school wearing their PE uniform with black socks and training shoes. (The PE uniform includes plain black shorts and a PE shirt—no branding, please.)

Any sunscreen applications should be done before coming to school. 

What to Bring:

Named Booster Seat (if needed)
School jacket
Water bottle
Inhaler or any other special medical assists
Usual morning tea and lunch
Money for food stalls (optional)
A positive and respectful attitude

Parent Help and Transport:
We kindly ask for parent volunteers to assist with transporting, helping run the stations and supervising students. Stations hosted by Waipa Christian School are: 

Soccer Skills (+/- 2 people needed at one shift)

Gumboot Toss and Cornsack Toss (+/- 2 people needed at one shift)

More volunteers would help with shifts to share the load.

Please contact me ASAP for your reply on this, latest Thursday 13 August 2026. wendy@waipachristian.school.nz 

This day would not be possible without your support.

We pray for a blessed and successful event.

Together in Jesus Christ’s grace and mercy,

Mrs Mills and Mrs Irwin.

Junior Class Teachers

 

PERMISSION FORM 

Please complete and return the permission slip by Thursday 13 August 2026. 

Trip 1:  Te Awamutu Space Centre – Friday 21 August 2026

Trip 2:  Eastern Zone Junior Winter Sports Day - Friday 28 August 2026

 

Student information:

Do you grant permission for your child to attend the trip?

 
Te Awamutu Space Centre Friday 21 August 2026 

YES / NO

EZ Junior Winter Sports Day Friday 28 August 2026

YES / NO

Child 1 Name of student:

Child 2 Name of student:

Child 3 Name of student

 

Parent/Caregiver information:

Parent/Caregiver Name:  _________________________________

Cell no: __________________________ 

Email address: _________________________________

Parent Signature: _______________________________________ 

Assistance with transport and supervision at the event:

 Are you as parent / caregiver available to help with transport and supervision of students at the event?

 

Te Awamutu Space Centre – Friday 21 August 2026

I can help with transport.
YES / NO

EZ Junior Winter Sports Day - Friday 28 August 2026

I can help with transport.
YES / NO

If yes, I have ________ student seats available in my car.

I can assist with: (Please Circle): Soccer skills, Gumboot Toss, Cornsack Toss

YES / NO

 

5 Aug 2026

Dear parents,

Permission forms for two upcoming trips were given to eldest and/or only students today. Please remind your child to give the form to you. An electronic copy is attached to this notice.

Please note - 

• The Space Centre visit is for all Pitomata (year 3 and 4), Kotahitanga and Kia Urutau students.
• The EZ Senior Winter Sports is for Year 4 - 9 students. (Year 3 students from Pitomata will go to the Junior Winter Sports Event).

Blessings,
Teachers from Pitomata, Kotahitanga and Kia Urutau classes

EZ-Senior-Winter-Sports-and-Space-Centre-Visit-2026.pdf