‘E ako ana, ā, e tipu tahi ana tātou’ - Learning and growing together.

Kia ora Koutou

We have had such a positive start to the year and the short week last week was a great way to ease into what will be a busy Term One.

Our new Student Council was elected last week. I appreciate the time and commitment given to the school by these students. (See article later in newsletter)

Included in this newsletter is information on Communication at East Taieri School, our school policies and procedures, information on HERO for families, as well as several other articles containing important information for our school community.

A Few Reminders

This Thursday 13th February at 10.40am we will be welcoming new whānau and kaiako with a mihi whakatau.

On Wednesday 19 February we are having Parent Information sessions where teachers will outline classroom programmes. Times for these sessions are as follows:

2.30pm - 3.00pm - Juniors

5.00pm - 5.30pm - Middle

5.30pm - 6.00pm - Senior

This information will also be sent out in a slideshow for those who are unable to attend.

On Wednesday, February 26 we are holding our Whānau Connect/Meet the Teacher Evening when parents/caregivers will have have an opportunity to meet their children's teacher for a 5 minute catch up, sharing information about how children have settled in and setting goals together for 2025. Further information will be sent regarding booking times in upcoming newsletters.

On Monday, 17th March school will be closed to enable teachers to attend a Mathematics Curriculum Day (Teacher Only Day). All teachers will be participating in professional development related to the new Mathematics curriculum. This will be in conjunction with Elmgrove School.

Please add these dates to your calendar.

Kā mihi nui

Jennifer Horgan