Please ensure students wear the correct uniform, whatever the weather.

PPTA Te Wehengarua members have voted for a one-day national strike on 29 March 2023. Subject to progress in mediation, school boards will receive formal notification on Sunday 26 March. We will update our families as soon as more information comes to hand.

Thank you to all those students and caregivers who participated in Achievement Conferences today. There is a further opportunity in the last week of term, on Wednesday 5 April, if you haven't yet booked an appointment. The conferences are an important opportunity to discuss your child's goals, their learning and their progress. Please note that school will close early at 1pm on Wednesday 5 April.

Nayland College is delighted to bring the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Jojo, Mayzie la Bird, Gertrude McFuzz and a world a fabulous Dr Seuss characters to the Theatre Royal stage 11-13 May. This dynamic, colourful, crazy show in one 75-minute act is perfect for the whole family.

This is a life-changing opportunity for students to explore the Sabah region in Borneo with expert guides and NayCol teacher(s), while developing life skills, confidence and independence. We’re partnering with World Challenge to offer this 13-night trip.

All whānau Māori, just a reminder that our first Rūnanga Mātua hui for 2023 will take place on Monday in Te Puna Manako. If you haven't yet completed the RSVP form for catering and are intending to come, please email sarah.luton@nayland.school.nz

Just a reminder that our Maths teachers are available to support senior students with their learning every Friday P4 in Room 17.

Working alongside the theme of NYW, design something that represents youth week to you. Competition closes Thursday 6 April. $75 prezzy card prize for the winning design. Open to all young people aged 12-24yrs. Send your design to jess@whanakeyouth.org.nz

27 April – 30 June in the old gym, Nelson College for Girls. Gear hire included for beginners. Email nelson@fencinginstitute.co.nz or phone 0212046455.

Tikapa Moana youth explorer is five days of sailing and kayaking. The programme is structured in a way that allows the participants to complete components of the Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award. For more information visit www.nzsailingtrust.com/sail-kayak

Our female specific youth development programme is delivered over five days of sailing and kayaking. The programme is structured in a way that allows the participants to participate and complete components of the Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award. For more information visit www.nzsailingtrust.com/hine-moana

Are you passionate about helping others? Have you considered a career as a Support Worker or are you already an experienced carer?

Krankin' Kids is a local Mountain Bike coaching programme and we have some exciting programmes coming up that your school kids might be interested in.

Saturday 2 April, 10am-2pm Richmond Town Hall, 9 Cambridge Street. Bring cash as most stalls do not have eftpos. Gold coin koha entry to the cyclone relief fund. Raffle prizes to be won. Live music, refreshments and a free kids Easter egg hunt!