I would like to thank and congratulate all the staff that have been involved and made these Education Outside the Classroom experiences happen. Also thank you to all parents and whanau who have accompanied the trips. We can not do it without your support.

If any of your contact details have changed during the holidays, or will change through the term, please notify the school office via email: office@casebrook.school.nz

This time of year means school hats and sunscreen are extremely important.

Did you know the canteen makes salads everyday and students can choose their ingredients. They can come to the canteen at morning teatime and fill out an orange card and their salad is ready by lunchtime. Quick, easy and only $4 each.

The last two weeks have been pretty busy in Te Puna Waro with classes getting to know the space and students discovering the fun and games to be (quietly) enjoyed there during the lunch breaks.

Lost property is kept in the space between the Foods and the Digi room, your child can check there at anytime that suits their teacher.

During March the Casebrook PTA will be running an Easter raffle. Students will bring home a sheet of ten $2.00 raffle tickets to sell. On Thursday 25th March we will be having an Easter themed mufti day and ask each student to bring an Easter egg or similar item that can be used to create our gift baskets. We will have spot prizes for the best costumes on the day. These fundraisers are not possible without the support of our community, please show your support and get behind this fundraiser.

Everyone welcome and with many of our helpers moving on we would love more help. If you are interested in joining the PTA please come along and get to know our friendly team.

Last weekend Ava Renner travelled to Dunedin and competed in the South Island Juniors Swimming Competition. I spoke to her to see what she got up to.

During the first term all Year 8 classes at Casebrook go to camp at Wainui. While they are at camp they enjoy hanging out, tenting, exploring and participating in activities such as kayaking, coasteering and the Giant Swing, jumping off the wharf and swimming at the beach.

Last year Sawyer and Max from Room 16 attended a Write On course at the Art Centre.

The Music Assembly took place in the hall on Tuesday 23rd February. The purpose of the assembly was to introduce instruments and tutors to students and show what Casebrook has to offer.

On the 15th of February 2021, the water polo A team played their first game of the season at Jellie Park playing a friendly game against Christ The King. The team consisted of Elliot, Max, Toby, Bella, Edmund, Lokie, Jay, Will, Ben and Lincoln.

On February the 10th, the Year 8's and staff of Casebrook Intermediate welcomed the new students to the school of opportunities.

This year Miss Clark is no longer a full-time classroom teacher and is instead the Literacy Engagement Coordinator. She is running multiple clubs and workshops in Te Puna Waro, such as Comic, Literacy and Book Clubs.

On the 17th of February, Room 8 travelled by bus to Sumner Beach to spend the day learning how to surf. All Year 7 classes get to spend a day at Sumner Beach.

On Thursdays after school, students can come along to Te Puna Waro. They will get help with their Casebrook Challenge so that they will be able to achieve gold.

This term, Casebrook will be competing against other schools in a variety of sports including korfball, cricket, touch, softball, tennis, golf, orienteering and bowls, at the Summer Sports Tournament.

The Science Roadshow is an educational and entertaining STEM programme, (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and will take place on Thursday 11th March at Casebrook Intermediate.

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Need some strategies to help your child cope with anxiety or their lack of resilience? Check out the links below

There are currently some second hand uniform items available for purchase through the school office, contact - office@casebrook.school.nz

If your child requires medication during school time, a medical form needs to be signed by the parent/caregiver before the medication can be administered; these are available from the office.