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
BOT Update – June 2021
Tēnā koutou katoa. I'll start with a massive thank you to the parents and caregivers who have paid their school donations to help us maintain our school's staffing, environment and resources. We're really pleased with how payments have been tracking…
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…
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…
28/04/2021
Term 2 Instrumental Music Lessons Year 3-6: Enrolment Reminder
Students continuing with Instrumental Music lessons in Term 2: If you would like your child to continue with music lessons please login to you Kindo account and then click on ‘Payment and Fees’ to see the invoice for your child’s…
16/04/2021
Y5 and 6 Triathlon and Summer Field Day
Triathlon On Thursday 8 April we held our Year 5/6 Triathlon. Luckily it was a hot and sunny day and we had some very exciting races that involved a bike, a run, a swim and a small run to the…
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…
16/04/2021
BOT Update- April 2021
Kia ora tātou, What a busy term we’ve had. We’ve seen some great work from the kids, some brilliant new property enhancements, some great autumn sunshine, and our first fantastic Family Fun Fiesta. (extra points for good alliteration, Centenary…
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.…
