What a great opportunity to have the Wellington Phoenix attend our Whānau Fun Friday this afternoon. It was a great turnout and most importantly our tamariki got the chance to play alongside their football idols. Ngā mihi to Matt Weldon-Smith who arranged the visit.
As the Year 6s enter their final three weeks at Dyer Street School, we acknowledge the wide range of emotions they may be experiencing—excitement, anticipation, and perhaps a touch of nostalgia. These tamariki have been an integral part of our kura. We look forward to celebrating their time with us and honouring their achievements at the Year 6 Graduation on Thursday, 12th December. This special event will be an opportunity to reflect on their journey, recognise their contributions, and wish them well as they prepare for the next chapter of their learning journey at Intermediate.
We recently had the privilege of receiving the Mauri Stone from Masterton Primary and Masterton Intermediate School as part of the Te Ara Whakamana Hui ā-Tau. This significant event symbolises our ongoing commitment to the mana-enhancing programme, Te Ara Whakamana, which is an integral part of our school culture. You may recognise elements of this programme in our classrooms, such as the Mana Circles and Ngā Atua, which support students in understanding and enhancing their own mana. The passing of the Mauri Stone reflects the shared responsibility and collective journey of schools in upholding the values and practices that nurture and empower learners. We look forward to hosting this national event at our kura next year. It was also a very special moment for me as tumuaki headed back to my old intermediate and hometown!
Receiving the Mauri stone at Masterton Intermediate
Our commitment to sport has risen significantly in response to whānau feedback expressing a need for more sporting opportunities. This term, we are thrilled to have six Touch Rugby teams—our highest number in years—alongside opportunities in Netball and Basketball. The improved level of communication, the introduction of new sports tops, and increased participation in Interschool sports events have further supported this kaupapa. Furthermore, the support from whānau, who have stepped up as coaches and managers, has been vital in ensuring tamariki can access these opportunities. Behind the scenes, we also acknowledge the tireless work of Mr Ward, whose efforts in building systems to streamline and enhance sport at our kura often go unnoticed but are making a significant difference. Ngā mihi Kasey for your wonderful dedication to Dyer Street School Sport. Another final run of sports tops and hats will go out next week to whānau through Skool Loop.
A big thank you to all the parents and caregivers who have already enrolled their tamariki for the 2025 school year. Your early enrolments are incredibly helpful in allowing us to plan our school roll and staffing levels with greater accuracy. We are pleased to see a steady number of enrolments coming through. If you’re still considering enrolling or know someone who is interested, please contact our office. We also welcome prospective whānau and tamariki to tour the school and see what makes Dyer Street special.
Looking ahead, we are excited to have finalised the classes for 2025. On Monday, 9th December, tamariki will spend the morning meeting their new teacher for the upcoming year, and reports will be sent home that same afternoon!
Please keep a close eye on Skool Loop and our Facebook page over the next few weeks to ensure you are up to date with all communication and events.
Have a great weekend
Ngā mihi
Lee Ewington
Tumuaki