Hamilton West School
Our Best Always
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Hamilton West School
Our Best Always
At Hamilton West School we strive to create an environment where our children feel a sense of identity and belonging. We also pride ourselves on the quality relationships that exist between teachers, parents and students. The school promotes a restorative approach to relationships.
We are proud of our academic, cultural, artistic and sporting achievements. A very high percentage of our students achieve at or above the expected level for their age/year group. Each year we celebrate the fact that so many of our past pupils receive academic and sporting awards, and are in leadership roles at the local high schools.
As a full primary school, we focus strongly on reading, writing and mathematics while providing a rich varied curriculum immersed in Inquiry Learning.
Meeting students’ needs is the focus of our teaching programmes. Teachers are enthusiastic and committed to providing quality learning opportunities for our students. We provide a range of learning support and extension opportunities for our students.
Providing opportunities for students’ voices is important to us at Hamilton West School. This may include what is taught in the classroom, the school environment and recreation and sporting opportunities.
The school caters for involvement in summer and winter sporting codes as well as providing for the students who wish to participate in a less competitive range of physical activities. We always have students who receive major awards and gain representative honours in the sport.
Our school has a Kapa Haka group that we are very proud of. The group assist with many of our school occasions and represent us at competitions. We provide a range of taking musical opportunities, including forming a school band each year. It is a pleasure being the Principal of this great New Zealand school.
If you would like to contact me please email me here.
Whaia te matauranga hei paenga mo te Hinengaro.
Pursue all knowledge, to enhance your thinking.
Our Vision and Values
Everyone associated with Hamilton West School is asked to “live” by our school values:
Ako: we learn together
Manaakitanga: we care for each other
Rangatiratanga: our best always
Kaitiakitanga: guardianship of the environment
Whanaungatanga: we respect each other
LEARNING AT HAMILTON WEST
Meeting students’ needs is the focus of our teaching programmes. Teachers are enthusiastic and committed to providing quality learning opportunities for our students.
We provide a range of learning support and extension opportunities for our students.
Providing opportunities for student’s voice is important to us at Hamilton West School. This may include what is taught in the classroom, the school environment and recreation and sporting opportunities.
Whats happening at Hamilton West School?
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Latest Notifications
Term 1 Parent/Teacher Interviews
Fri Mar 17 12:45pm•Year 6 & Room 14 – Tuesday 21st March – Thursday 23rd March 2023
•Rest of school – Tuesday 28th March – Thursday 30th March.
To book an interview go to https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz and enter the code ‘hadkh’ (this is case sensitive).
Select your child’s class and a time that works for you. If you don’t have access to the internet you can see Vic or Yolanda in the office and they will book a time for you.
We have set a target of having an interview with at least 70% of our parents / whanau. Please help exceed that target.
Reminder NZEI Strike Day – Today (Thursday 16th March)
Thu Mar 16 07:03amDear Parents and Caregivers, a reminder that the NZEI members are holding a national one-day strike today (Thursday the 16th March), as a result of the break down in the collective agreement negotiations.
Due to the fact we have a significant number of our staff who are NZEI members, our school will be CLOSED.
Please make alternative arrangements for your children.
Helena Kirkham
Acting Principal
Rugby Promo
Wed Mar 15 02:56pmThis weekend we have the Super Kids Round at FMG Stadium Waikato where the Gallagher Chiefs take on the Melbourne Rebels.
As the word implies, this entire day is kids themed, from kids doing player interviews to kids’ participation in on-field activities.
The game has also been shifted to a 4.35pm kick-off to accommodate all ages.
On the day, kids will be able to:
Meet their favourite players.
Get signatures and photos.
Score heaps of giveaways and memorabilia
This weekend, the first 1,000 kids’ tickets sold in the Family Zone UnCovered and Fan Zone are free. Kids tickets are free with an adult ticket purchased.
We also have an exclusive discount code for your school that can be offered to all parents and staff!
Reminder NZEI Strike Day – Thursday 16th March
Wed Mar 15 02:15pmDear Parents and Caregivers, a reminder that the NZEI members are holding a national one-day strike on Thursday the 16th March, as a result of the break down in the collective agreement negotiations.
Due to the fact we have a significant number of our staff who are NZEI members, our school will be CLOSED on this day.
Please make alternative arrangements for your children.
Helena Kirkham
Acting Principal
Thursday’s Strike
Mon Mar 13 01:32pm
Kia ora Whanau, If your child would like to represent Ham West School during Term 2 and 3 in Netball, please complete the form linked here.
Mon Mar 13 07:43am
Kia ora Whanau, If your child would like to represent Ham West School during Term 2 and 3 in Hockey, please complete the form linked here.
Mon Mar 13 07:41am
What’s on Today:
Tue Mar 07 07:24amYear 7&8 Swimming Sports is in Week 6 – Tuesday 7 March starting at 9:15am.
Juicies and Moosies $2
2023 Sports Timetable
Sun Mar 05 09:40am
Sports notices – Winter sports enrollments will be coming up soon. Some sports are through local clubs now.
Sun Mar 05 09:36am
Sibling Photos on the 14th and 15th of March. Please fill in the google form by Monday 13th March.
Fri Mar 03 08:57pm
The Year 1 Swimming display and picnic is cancelled today due to the high chance of rain.
Mon Feb 27 07:35amMoosies and Juicies will be on sale every Tuesday and Thursday. $2 each
Sun Feb 26 03:07pmSchool closed on Wednesday afternoon (1 March) from 12.30
Sun Feb 26 11:43amPaid Union Meeting (PUM)
As part of their employment agreement teachers are entitled to attend union meetings held during school hours. Normally we are able to stay open as there is a choice of meetings, enabling us to share the load. This time there is only one meeting time available for our teachers. Thus Hamilton West School will be closed from 12:30pm on Wednesday the 1st of March. We ask that you collect your child at the usual pick up area at 12:30 pm please.
Mufti Day Tomorrow
Thu Feb 23 04:31pmWe all know the devastation that Cyclone Gabrielle has had on our nation. It is heartbreaking to learn what our people have experienced over the past week, and continue to endure in the aftermath. We want to connect with the people in need. On Friday 24th of February Hamilton West will have a Mufti Day to raise funds for Twyford School, a school in the Hawkes Bay affected by the cyclone. If your child is participating in Mufti Day, we ask that you please get them to bring to school a gold coin donation. If you are wanting to donate more than this, you are most welcome to donate this directly to the school or give this to your child to bring to school on Friday.
