He tini ngā whetū e ngaro e te kapua iti - many stars cannot be concealed by a small cloud.

The whakatauki above is a reminder that while the rebuild can feel challenging at times with the lack of play space, storage and noise pollution, the big picture of the new school will be incredible.  We will be able to reconnect as a school and have matching break times, operate our PALS groups more effectively, have space for conversations with whānau and have a welcoming school entrance. 

It looks like the school's official opening will be at the beginning of term 2, 2023.✂ 🎀 I hope you are excited as we are about our new spaces. 

We were treated today to a walk-through of the new building. To have the opportunity to show our new spaces to our tamariki was really special. The highlight seemed to be the library, which will be a warm and inviting space.  Thanks so very much to Monty (site manager) from Naylor Love for putting on such a fantastic opportunity for our little people. They loved the BBQ, the iceblocks, and the gumboot throwing competition. Ka mau te wehi mō to mahi! Excellent work, Monty and the crew! 

Covid-19 🤧

We have had six covid cases at school over the last two weeks. Please continue monitoring your children; if they are unwell, they must stay home.

Teacher only day Friday 18th November 📆

This day allows staff to prepare and write your child's end-of-year reports. These reports and assessment information will form the basis of discussion for parent interviews in week 8.

Kelly Club is open for a full-day programme should you need it. See the advertisement below.

Week 4 Principal's awards ⭐

Abigail 

Fantastic art ability and attention to shape and detail!

Edward 

For making great progress with improving his mathematical skills.

Betty 

For her great language choices in her persuasive writing and confidently sharing her wonderful and thoughtful ideas with the class. Tino pai Betty!

Bobby 

For being a motivated and independent student with a great love of learning. Ka pai Bobby!

Micah 

For working hard to improve his basic fact recall. Tino pai rawa atu!

Rose 

For her effort during reading time to decode her tricky works. K pai!

Rupert 

For making great progress in this writing and trying new things with a positive attitude. Mīharo!

Bree 

For making great progress learning your alphabet and using sounds to try new words in writing. Ka pai!

Nicole 

For an outstanding effort at writing time. You are doing a fabulous job of sounding out your words.

Mano 

For being a kind, caring friend to everyone in our class and always putting a huge effort into his learning.

Sammy 

For taking time and care when completing your art. You have such an eye for detail. Mīharo!

Eli 

For making great progress in reading. You are using all the sounds you know to blend new words. Tino pai rawa atu!

Andreas 

For the wonderful effort that he is putting into all of his learning. Tino pai!

Neve 

For trying her best in all that she does at school. Keep up the fantastic effort, Neve. Ka pai!

Lia 

For creating an amazing script for our class assembly. I have no doubt you will make a superstar judge one day!

Quinn 

For showing respect and kindness in our assembly practices. Mīharo effort!

Quinn 

For outstanding effort and achievement in all areas of your learning. Mīharo! I am proud of you.

Joseph 

For outstanding effort and achievement in all areas of your learning. You are such a hard worker! Ka pai

Paige 

For always giving everything 100% and being a kind and friendly class member. You’re a star Paige!

Corbin 

For your enthusiasm towards all of your learning and the great contributions you make in class. Ka rawe!

Eden 

For your focus and attention to detail in using acrylics to paint realistic birds.

Morticia 

For your effort and enthusiasm in maths. You are doing so well in your maths learning!

Manako 

For working hard at reading to learn your first words. You are flying super star!

Ethan 

For always showing our Kaik Value Atawhai/kind. You are a kind and caring friend to everyone!

Harriet 

For always striving for personal excellence and persevering with new and difficult learning.

Connor 

For showing accuracy and precision when using algorithms and standard form in maths.