School will be closed on Thursday 16th, Friday 17th and Monday 20th November 2023

• Thursday, 16th November - School will be closed for a Ministry teacher only day
• Friday, 17th November - School will be closed to celebrate Canterbury Anniversary Day
• Monday, 20th November - School will be closed for a teacher only day

As part of the accord between the Ministry of Education and the primary teachers unions, school Boards of Trustees are required to plan and implement teacher only days for staff to engage in professional development opportunities.

Christchurch Show Day is also a public holiday in Canterbury, celebrating the region’s official anniversary. The public holiday was originally held on or around 15 December, the anniversary day of the old Canterbury province marking the arrival of the First Four Ships. It was moved to the Friday of Show Week sometime between 1955 and 1958. The Friday had been People’s Day at the Show for years, but the change offered the additional bonus of an official holiday for banks and businesses.

Image below is from Canterbury Show day in 1899

We wish you a relaxing and enjoyable long weekend with your Whanau and friends.  

Pike ake te tihi ngātahi - Growing Excellence Together!