Surprise $400,000 for Maintenance Funding from the Government
The recent news that our school will be receiving a one off payment of $400,000 is a welcome one. We are yet to find out the finer details from the Ministry, however, the broad message is that this is for…
End of Year-Teacher Update
As we near the end of the year, I would like to recognise and thank the teachers who will not be returning to us, next year. Teachers join us throughout the year to start up new junior classes and as…
Process for Selecting ‘Flag Day’ Award Recipients
As we lead into 'Flag Day' next week, I wanted to again circulate the process of how we select the recipients of the ‘End of Year’ awards presented at Flag Day. Awards: Junior School -ESOL progress in learning English -Emerging…
Kapa Haka Performance at Albert-Eden Festival 2019
Kia Ora Whānau, On the sunny Saturday just past, Cornwall Park students from Nga Pihi and Totara-i-Ahua kapa haka groups participated in the Albert-Eden Cultural Festival at Rocket Park. What a successful occasion. The 70 students gave it their all…
2019 APPA Festival of Music
I spent a wonderful evening at the Town Hall last night, watching our Year 6 choir perform at the 79th APPA (Auckland Primary Principals Association) Festival of Music. Last night was the 5th night of performances and it was a…
Flag Day / Prize Giving Ceremony 2019
Flag Day/Prize Giving Ceremony is a big event on the school’s calendar and for those families new to the school you may be wondering what it’s all about. Cornwall Park District School has a very large collection of flags from…
Aroha House Reward
Aroha House was named the top house of Term 3, and they all had a great time this afternoon, taking part in lots of activities involving water as well as having an ice-block. We will be announcing the winning house…
Kids for Kids Concert
Last night, our Year 5 Choir performed at the annual ‘Kids for Kids’ concert at the Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau. They were a small group, but we are very proud of the wonderful way they represented our school. Thank…
