Research shows that students who are regularly absent or late to school are more likely to have gaps in their learning making it more difficult to keep up with their peers.

The morning is an important part of the class learning programme where the teachers and students come together for whānau time and discuss the expectations, learning and goals for the day, check in on wellbeing, focus on our values and teamwork etc. Arriving late at school is disruptive for your child, and for the rest of the class.

We urge your support here please. The ideal time to arrive at school is between 8.20am and 8.30am. We do appreciate that sometimes 'life' means that you may be late, but for some students this is becoming a regular pattern.

Our older students participated in either the 'Kids on Scooters' or 'Kids on Bikes' programme, run by the Hamilton City Council. This was a chance to test their skills and learn safety tips. For some students it was particularly special, as this was the first time they had learned how to ride a bike!

Our younger students also had a visit from Ruben the Road Safety Bear.