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Ellesmere College - Te Kāreti o Waihora

Pīwaiwaka Post - Welcome to Term One, 2023.

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Welcome to 2023!

by Katrina Ferguson

Our Piwaiwaka Newsletter is sent out fortnightly - and will be your best port of call for finding all important information in one place!

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Video: Principal's Message - 3rd Feb 2023

Principal's Message - T1 Wk1

by Ronan Bass

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Industrial Action

by Ronan Bass

The PPTA has notified the school regarding ongoing industrial action in Term 1

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First Full Day of School - Wednesday, 7th February

by Katrina Ferguson

Wednesday 7th February is the first day of proper timetabled lessons for all students. The day will start by welcoming Year 7, new staff and other new students to the College with a mihi whakatau. Parents are welcome to attend the mihi whakatau and then leave afterwards.

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Important Dates for Term One

by Katrina Ferguson

Here's a handy quick reference guide to help plan your child(ren)'s Term One for 2023

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Important information for Bus Students

by Katrina Ferguson

If you have a student who takes the bus to and from school - please take a read below.

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PST Goal Setting Conferences

by Katrina Ferguson

Thursday 16th and Friday 17th February - for years 8-13 students.

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School Policies

by Ronan Bass

All of our school policies are publicly available online.

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2023 Bell Times (outline of weekly timetable)

by Katrina Ferguson

Here's a handy reference outlining our Bell Times

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Welcome to our New Staff @ Ellesmere College

by Katrina Ferguson

Get to know our new staff for 2023.

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Ellesmere College International Department

by Katrina Ferguson

Last week saw the first International student arriving at Ellesmere College in 2023.

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Learning at Ellesmere College

by Katrina Ferguson

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2023 New Uniform Requirements

by Katrina Ferguson

Firstly, thank you so much to ALL our families who have purchased the new uniform for their child(ren), and for being so patient with some stock issues that arose! The students are looking great and very smart in their new gear!

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BYOD (Bring your own Device)

by Katrina Ferguson

All Ellesmere College students are expected to bring a computing device to school with them every day. The method of content delivery will be through a blend of online and traditional teaching methods.

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ChatGPT

by Ronan Bass

Over the summer you may have heard about ChatGPT in the media but what is it?

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Helpful Information

by Katrina Ferguson

How do I let you know if my child is sick? Do you have a canteen? Have a look at these helpful attachments!

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School Communication

by Katrina Ferguson

We are a large organisation with over 60 staff and nearly 500 students. We try to communicate with parents in a variety of different ways.

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Extra-Curricular Activities

by Katrina Ferguson

We offer a wide range of Extra Curricular activities at Ellesmere College/ Te Kāreti o Waihora including board game and Minecraft clubs, held during lunch time in the Library, Volunteer Service groups, Children's University. Regardless of whether your passion lies with science, mathematics, chess, knitting, coding or drama - there is a club for you!

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Fundraising @ Ellesmere College

by Katrina Ferguson

We are very lucky at Ellesmere College to have some amazing sponsors and support from many community/local businesses. But we need more!

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Would you join the Ellesmere College PTA?

by Ellesmere College PTA

Come to our first meeting of 2023 to find out what it's all about!

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Ellesmere College COLOUR RUN!

by Katrina Ferguson

Friday, March 17th - mark the date!

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FREE period products in schools

by Katrina Ferguson

In case you didn't know - your daughters can access FREE period products at School.

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