Kia ora e te whānau

What a full on start to the term we have had! As you look through the newsletter you will see some of what has been happening recently.

Firstly, I need to acknowledge the mighty efforts by the team of 7 parents - Sarah, Emma, Shannon, Lucy, Kath, Ellie and Jen who brought the Gala together. I am in awe of their organisational abilities and time spent getting this event together for the enjoyment of all of us. Huge thanks as well to the many, many parents who helped us on the day and in the lead up to the day. It was truly a community at its best! I was so proud of all our performers who gave it everything and provided such fantastic entertainment for the crowds. Thanks to all those who baked, sorted, collected, grew and created items to be sold! Thanks to our staff for preparing and helping to run the stalls and working with our children to get everything ready. Special mention to the staff and children who signed up for the dunk tank!  

The figure that was raised has just been released - $47,705.66!!!!!!!  🎉👏😍💖🎉

What an outstanding result! Thank you all so much!!!! 

In amongst everything going on our Library has quietly reopened. We are planning something official, when we get a minute, but in the meantime please feel free to come in and have a look around. It looks so smart and spacious and I love the front facing shelves! Well done Laura and Grace for all the work that went on behind the scenes getting this ready. It's gorgeous!

We were very proud of our tamariki who performed at the Kōtuitui Kapa Haka Festival on Thursday. It was so great to see our children in action and the camaraderie of bringing our neighbouring schools together for this event. Fantastic work putting this together Whaea Kim and our tutors, Te Awhina and Talen. Ngā mihi nui!

On Friday we celebrated 'Principal for the Day' which was a double Principal day for Isaac and Xavier. The boys had a very busy day and were pretty exhausted by the end of it all. I was so happy to hand over responsibilities to them both which they carried out admirably! Kia kaha!

A couple of reminders now that we are enjoying more and more sunshine. Our pool has opened for swimming today. Please ensure that your children wear sunblock and have a hat to wear at school everyday please. 

Arohanui

Jo