Kia ora e te whānau,
What a wonderful and busy term it has been! It is hard to believe we will be on term break next week. It has gone incredibly fast.
To help us celebrate the end of the term, we had our sausage sizzle lunch and amazing fun run - great to see so many friends and whānau turn out in support, despite the slightly damp weather.
During Term 3, we also elected our new Board of Trustees. We have had one meeting so far and it was great to meet such a dedicated and enthusiastic group of invested people keen so support our school's growth and progress. I am looking forward to working with the group and getting to know them more over the coming months. Please have a look at their introductory statements in this newsletter - and say hi if you see them around school.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our school community; whānau, learners, PTG, Board and staff, for everything you have done this term making us the amazing place we are. There has been SO MUCH going on and we know that this has only been possible due to your hard work and giving us of your time and talents.
Reflecting on the year that's been, I have realised that this term marks the first time in several years schools have been open for onsite learning non-stop for 3 terms in a row. No lockdowns!! It's no wonder we have some tired children (and families and staff!) out there at the moment.
With Friday (tomorrow!) being the last day of school for the term, we are looking forward to welcoming our students and whānau back on Monday 17 October.
Have a restful break everyone!
Ngā mihi nui,
Michael Harrop
Upcoming Dates:
Please ensure you check our School Calendar for up to date information.
Last Day Term 3 - Friday 30 September
First Day Term 4 - Monday 17 October
Labour Day (Holiday) - Monday 24 October
Amazing Race (Seniors) - Wednesday 29 October
PTG AGM - Thursday 27 October
Celebrating our Cultures Week - 31 Oct - 4 Nov
Senior / Middle Athletics - Friday 11 November
Year 4 Beach Day - Tuesday 15 November
Year 3 Beach Day - Thursday 17 November
Camp Parent Meeting - Thursday 24 November
Senior Camp - Tue 29 Nov - Fri 2 Dec
Year 6 Leavers' Dinner - Thursday 8 Dec
End of Year Assembly (TBC) - Friday 9 December
1pm Finish - Last day of school for year - Wed 14 Dec