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STRIKE ACTION

The Whakatane Intermediate School Board has received notification from

the NZEI (The Primary Teachers, Primary Principals and Support staff

Union) that its members are planning on taking strike action on

THURSDAY OCTOBER 23rd.

The Board has carefully considered the availability of non-union teaching

staff and student numbers. Unfortunately it has decided that we cannot

provide quality instruction or safe supervision of students during the strike

day, and so the school will officially be closed for instruction on this day.

We know that this is inconvenient for parents and students alike and we

thank you for your understanding. Please contact the Principal, Mr Mike

Webster at mikew@wistecom.school.nz if you have any queries relating to

this decision. Thank you for your support of our teachers.

Our visitors from Ritsumeikan Keisho Junior High School in

Japan have now settled in well to life at our kura. They’ve been

enjoying a range of cultural experiences, including poi-making

sessions and a visit to the Mataatua Marae, and this week

managed a trip to Rotorua. It’s been wonderful seeing them fully

involved in the classes they are attached to and making lasting

connections with our students.

This week, Rooms 23 and 24 from Te Whānau o Tai Koraha have

been away on camp in Raglan for three days of activities,

teamwork, and fun. We look forward to welcoming them back and

hearing all about their adventures. A special thank you to Mrs

Kirsty Prescott and Ms Sam Byrne for their organisation and

leadership, and to the whānau who supported the camp - your

help ensured the experience was both enjoyable and safe for

everyone.

Planning for our upcoming Electives Programme is progressing

well, with selections to be announced very soon. This is always an

exciting time for our students as they look forward to exploring

new interests and experiences.

Lastly, a reminder that next Thursday (23rd October) there is a

planned strike for Primary School Teachers and Support Staff. A

notice about this went out earlier in the week. We sincerely thank

our whānau for their understanding and support as Union

members continue their discussions with the government,

advocating for better working conditions that ultimately support

improved outcomes for our tamariki.

Ngā mihi nui,

Mike Webster

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