AKO TAHI TATOU - LEARNING TOGETHER 

Good morning

There are a lot of Winter illnesses about at the moment.  Please do not be tempted to send your child to school if they are feeling unwell.  If an unwell child is sent to sickbay you will be phoned and asked to collect them.  Thanks for your assistance with this.

Our PB4L Focus - Keep our hands and feet to ourselves.

PhotoLife - Student photos are now live and ready to view and order.
Keycodes have been sent to you via email. Please check your  junk, spam, or promotions folders, in case the message was filtered.
Free delivery applies to orders placed before midnight on Sunday, 23 August 2026.

Maths Link - practice for families - https://nzc-maths-practice.nz/year/Year%208

Wednesday 19
Yr 7/8 netball tournament - details have been sent out.

Thursday 20
There will be a Year 7 & 8 touch rugby trial this Thursday at lunchtime for our upcoming tournament. If your child is interested in playing, please encourage them to attend the trial, as tamariki need to trial in order to be considered for the team.  

Thursday 27 August
School Cross Country - details attached

Have a great week.

Regards

Ginny 

Good afternoon

Welcome to Maths Week. Check out our Facebook page for the daily challenge.

Reminders for Week 4

PB4L Focus - Manaakitanga - We show care, kindness and respect - Speaking to adults, including teachers, politely and with respect.

PhotoLife - Student photos are now live and ready to view and order.
Keycodes have been sent to you via email. Please check your  junk, spam, or promotions folders, in case the message was filtered.
Free delivery applies to orders placed before midnight on Sunday, 23 August 2026.

School Accounts - These were sent out last week.  Prompt payment would be appreciated.  Thank you.

Monday 10
BoT meeting @ 5.30pm - Staffroom

Wednesday 12
School Interviews  - Wednesday 12 August - 2.30pm - 6.00pm.  School finishes at 2.15pm on Wednesday.  Buses and After School Care will run at the earlier time.

There are still some spaces available if you need to book a time slot.

• Log on to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz
• Put in event code 2ag3s

HQ - Yr 7 students please follow the instructions emailed out to you.

Friday 14
Newsletter sent home.

Monday 17  
Teacher Only Day - School closed. This day will be used for staff maths professional development.

Have a great week.

Regards

Ginny

Good afternoon

A great weekend which started with a fantastic Night Run and ended with a beautiful sunny day yesterday.

Reminders for Week 3 

PB4L Focus - Manaakitanga - We show care, kindness and respect - Speaking to adults, including teachers, politely and with respect.

A huge thank you to everyone involved with our very successful Night Run.  Your support and willingness to get behind this great event is very much appreciated.  To the organising committee, you run a great event that was enjoyed by many and full credit must go to you.

School Interviews
Tuesday 4 August - 2.30pm - 6.00pm
Wednesday 12 August - 2.30pm - 6.00pm

There are still some spaces available if you need to book a time slot.

Log on to www.schoolinterviews.co.nz
Put in event code 2ag3s
HQ - Yr 7 students please follow the instructions emailed out to you.

School finishes at 2.15pm on both these days.  Buses and After School Care will run at the earlier time.

Night Run Raffle Tickets - We still have more tickets available if you would like some sent home.  Contact the school office if you would like more. Please return any sold and unsold tickets asap.  Thanks for your support.
All ticket butts MUST be returned to school by Thursday 6 August for the draw under police supervision which will take place on Monday 10 August @ 9am.

Friday 7
Spooner Shield - Yr 5 & 6

Monday 10
BoT meeting @ 5.30pm

Monday 17  
Teacher Only Day - School closed. This day will be used for staff maths professional development.

Have a great week.

Regards

Ginny

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