01/07/2021
End of Term Staff Update
As we approach Term 3, I have a few staff updates to make. Recently the Board of Trustees approved ‘Refreshment Leave’ in Term 3 for Francine Werry. As Francine will not be with us in Term 3, during this time…
22/06/2021
Rm 27’s Amazing 1970 Robots
I was honoured to be invited to Rm 27 yesterday, so the children could share their learning with me. They have been designing these colourful 1970 Robots as part of their decade inquiry work (related to our centenary year). As…
16/06/2021
Health and Safety After School
It is important that our children are safe after school. We therefore reviewed our current practice, as part of our Term 2 Health and Safety meeting that was held this morning, and have strengthened some of our existing procedures. Please…
11/06/2021
A Timely Reminder to Keep Children Safe
After an occurrence in Ellerslie yesterday that is being actively investigated by Police, we have received a reminder from them, outlining some safety measures when walking to and from school, for you to discuss with your children, remembering that we…
08/06/2021
Mid Term Update
I hope you all managed to have some well deserved family time during Queen's Birthday weekend. This post includes information on: Teacher Only Day Parent Discussions Staff Update Support Staff Week Teacher Only Day Update On Friday, teaching staff attended…
21/05/2021
Pink Shirt Day
Today, children and staff celebrated ‘Pink Shirt Day’ by standing up together against bullying. This is more than just an opportunity to wear a t-shirt. Instead it is a great day to reinforce the very important CPDS value of 'Diversity',…
16/04/2021
End of Term 1
This term has been an interesting and challenging one and has it felt a lot longer than normal. I suppose that is due to a couple of lockdowns, as well as some very difficult challenges that a few of our…
16/04/2021
MENZA Songwriting Experience
Earlier this term, we had a number of children working with Francine Werry, writing songs that were submitted to the MENZA songwriting competition. The group had to face a number of challenges along the way. During Auckland’s two lockdowns earlier…
14/04/2021
Celebrating Two of our Walking School Bus Parents
A huge congratulations to two of our Walking School Bus (WSB) Co-ordinators, Campbell Waugh and Ursula Gee. Campbell was a recent winner from Central Auckland, for sharing the most innovative idea to promote and ‘grow’ the walking school bus programme.…
12/04/2021
Fantastic Fun Fiesta!!
What a great day we had yesterday at our Family Fun Fiesta. The weather was amazing, especially after the horrible day we had on Saturday, and that we did not have to cancel due to a change in COVID levels. …
