It is great to back for the start of Term 3, with lots of excitement around the opening of our new library. We will end the 'Book Week' tomorrow with students and staff dressing up as their favourite book character.

A warm welcome to our many new students and whānau who started school this week. Along with the focus of lifting attendance, literacy and mathematics, there will be a lot of learning through the arts.  The year 5 and 6 students are already starting to plan their productions, with performances mid and later on in the term.

Thank you to our parents for coming along to Learning Conversations with your child's class teacher.  We are also appreciative of those that have given us feedback via the survey that was emailed to you.

Just a reminder that board elections will be held on the 10th September.  This year this is being run electronically.  By now you should have already received your first email confirming your details are correct for the election roll and calling for nominations.

This year our school is transitioning to the new curriculum, in readiness for the ministry requirements and expectations for the full implementation 2026.  All aspects of our planning and assessment are using this as a basis for teaching and learning in reading, writing and mathematics.  To increase understanding of what this looks like in the classroom, as well as how you can help your child/ren at home, we will be holding two parent information evenings at the end of August.  The information covering Years 0-3 will be held on Monday 25th August and for Years 4-6 on Thursday 28th August.  Both of these meetings will be held in the school hall from 6.30 - 8.00pm.

Noho ora mai

Marie Bramley

Principal