Kia ora koutou and welcome back to Term Two at East Taieri. He waka eke noa - We are all in this together.

Welcome back to our East Taieri families and a special welcome to our new students starting school today.

I hope that everyone enjoyed the holiday break and feels refreshed and ready for the busy term ahead.

A reminder that SCHOOL IS CLOSED THIS WEDNESDAY to enable all staff to participate in a 'Play is the Way' professional development day in Dunedin with several other schools. 'Play is the Way' is a philosophy of behaviour education and student self-regulation that fosters independent, self-motivated, empathetic, life-long learners.

We were saddened to hear that Toni Winyard, past Lead Teacher/Centre Manager of East Taieri Pre-School passed away on Saturday after her battle with cancer. Toni developed a strong relationship with staff at East Taieri School, ensuring smooth transitions for children from pre- school to our new entrant rooms. We extend our deepest sympathy to Dean and Toni's family.

Ngā mihi     

Jennifer