INTERSCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY This coming Tuesday, 13th June, will be the Interschool Cross Country at the Waikanae park from 9:00 am till 2:30 PM. We would just like to wish our year 3’s up to year 8’s all the best.

Teacher Only Day Friday 2nd June. Tomorrow, school will be closed for another teacher only day. At present, the New Zealand Curriculum is being refreshed and updated, the first time since 2007. The Ministry of Education has allocated teacher only days for teachers to continue looking at how this will impact education and what we do here for teaching and learning. Can you please make alternative arrangements for your child on this day. Your co-operation is most appreciated.  

Student Led conferences: 21st  June 1pm—7:45pm (school closes at 12:30); 22nd June 3:15 pm—6:45pm How to book your student led conference: All bookings will be done via ETAP app which you should have on your phone. If you DO NOT have access to the internet or have any problems with the process you can book a conference time by contacting the school office (298 7900) and Jo will book a time for you.

Cross Country will be held at Kaitawa Reserve next Wednesday the 24th of May.  The postponement date will be Thursday the 25th of May.   The start times (approximately) will be as below.  Year 8   9:45am Year 7   9:55am Year 6   10:05am Year 5   10:15am Year 4    11:30am Year 3    11:40am Year 2   12:00pm Year 1   12:15pm Parents are welcome to come to watch and support the kids on their run.  

Pink Shirt Day - Friday 19th May The Student Council would once again like to encourage everyone to help us turn the school into a sea of pink in support of Pink Shirt Day and their anti-bullying campaign. If the weather is good, we'll have a sunshine disco. There will also be a competition for the best decorated classroom.  By taking part you will be helping to stamp out bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusion. Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora! Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying

Cross Country training will started this week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Please ensure your child comes to school with appro-priate footwear.

Cross Country training will start next week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons.   Please ensure your child comes to school with appropriate footwear. 

There is no newsletter this week, however here is the student of the week, whizz kids and part card awards.

Our annual Easter Bonnet Parade On Monday 3rd of April we will be holding our annual Easter Bonner Parade! Whanau and caregivers are welcome to attend. The parade will begin just after 1:30pm and includes an adults section and a preschool section. Children are encouraged to make their Easter Bonnet at home, although there will be opportunities to make bonnets in class too. There are prizes up for grabs for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each class and each category. Unfortunately, if the weather isn’t suitable on the day we will need to cancel the parade and judging will take place in each classroom– please keep an eye on the school facebook page, just in case. We look forward to seeing you there!

Wacky Wheels Day - 29th March To celebrate the end of Movin' March, the Student Council are hosting a Wacky Wheels day. They would like to invite everyone to dress up their wheels and show them off at school. There are prizes up for grabs for the best wheels in each class!