Learning is about giving it a go and working with new people.

It is great to see so many learning opportunities through out the school this term.  

Well done to all our students in the Senior Kapa Haka who took part in the Cultural Festival at Horncastle Arena last night.

Haere Mai. You are invited to attend our Whanau Hui on 6 September 2016 from 5:30 - 6:30. 

Information below should you wish to write a class placement request for 2017

This week's values focus across the school is Assembly. 

If you are thinking of attending the Yr 8 Quiz night, please remember to purchase your tickets and how about adding a Cheese platter to your evening?

Please see below for information regarding the Dental Van which has just arrived at school.

This term the Year 7&8s have been studying the Water Cycle in Science and Literacy. We have written information reports with our new found learning about the Water Cycle. We have focused on the structure of a good information report, and also on Sentence structure and Punctuation.

To be presented at the next school assembly on Monday September 12th at 2pm.

This is a wonderful music festival celebrating the Ukulele, Marimba and Recorder held annually in the Horncastle Arena

Thank you to the Christchurch City Council and the Food Resilience Network who have donated 8 new fruit trees for our food forest.

Just a reminder that the Term 4 Activity Fees are loaded and are ready for you to make your payment on Wrap it Up . Wrap it Up, a partner website for making all school payments. From the 1st of January 2016 we’d like you to manage and pay for all your children’s school activities on www.wrapitup.co.nz

Mrs Elliot is moving on to new adventures!

Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October 2016

Anneke Stone, Hockey Superstar!

Do you have an old one lying around?

Week 7, Term 3, 2016

Who is winning this week?!

Casey McPherson

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We have itinerant music teachers who come into our school each week and offer music lessons.

A reminder that students cannot be on the school grounds before 8.30am in the mornings.

A how to guide for users

An important message about scooters at school.

The school’s policies and procedures can be viewed by visiting our School Docs site. Policies currently under review are advertised in the school newsletter.

Dates for your diary.

Any child leaving or arriving at school between 9am and 3pm must be signed out at the office.

With the large number of students unwell it is really important that you let the office know if your child will not be at school.

In Terms 1 and 4, all students must wear a hat when they are outdoors.

The purpose of our complaints policy is to provide clear guidelines for the school community in raising and resolving concerns and complaints.

Please respect our NO GO zones and times and be considerate of other students and their families.