We held a very special pōwhiri this week to welcome new students/families, new staff members, and also further trainee teachers who will be based at our school this term.

Please make a note that school will be closed to all students on Friday 23 October (next week). This is the Friday before Labour Weekend (Public holiday on Monday 26th October), which will make it an extra long weekend.

Have you signed up for Kindo yet?

💗This week is PINK WEEK, with a focus on Anti-bullying. 💗 Every day this week there have been activities with a focus on kindness. Our week will end with PINK SHIRT DAY tomorrow (Friday 16th October), where students are encouraged to wear pink.

This week we welcomed 4 fabulous new staff members to our team!

As our school roll continues to grow rapidly, this congestion will only get worse and we ask please that you re-read the key information below to ensure that congestion eases and that our tamariki remain safe.

A huge thank you to those parents who coached or managed a sports team for us during Terms 2 & 3. Without your support, our students could not participate in these sports and it is hugely appreciated 🏀🏐🏑

A community-minded initiative from Lauren McDougal (Kāhu student) and her whānau, with all profits going towards our Manaaki financial support fund.

The latest Scholastic Book Club brochure will be coming home this week. Orders close on Friday 30th October.

It was a pleasure to host Nathan Wallis this week and to listen to his wise words about how the brain develops, parenting and child development.

It is with absolute joy that we announce the arrival of Hayes Young - our first Te Ao Mārama baby! Congratulations to Kasey and Frank (both teachers at our school), and big brother Felix.

The Gourmet in the Gardens food trucks are back this Friday from 5pm-8pm in the school carpark.

Our school will be open for voting this Saturday, 9am - 7pm. Our Barista, Amy, will also be onsite for all your coffee needs ☕

Just 5 spaces left in the JitterFit Health and Wellness Motivational Evening that Jolie is putting on this Friday Night, held in Flagstaff. This leads into a 6 week motivational exercise challenge that starts next Monday if you are interested in that also. Check out the JitterFit Facebook page for more info or contact Jolie at jitterfit@outlook.com or (021) 117 9633.