Matariki is an abbreviation of ‘Ngā Mata o te Ariki Tāwhirimātea (‘The eyes of the god Tāwhirimātea’)

The overwhelming feedback from parents after the term 1 meetings was that you would prefer to have face to face meetings if possible. With that in mind, we are really excited to invite you all back onsite for the term 3 Parent Partnership Meetings on the 3rd and 4th of August.

Zone Orienteering Day 2022

School Gymnastics Fun Festival

Here are a few photos from the day thanks to Melanie for sending them through.

"O le tagata ma lona aiga, o le tagata ma lona fa'asinomaga" - "Every Person belongs to an aiga and every aiga belongs to a person".

Volunteers wanted for our kitchen and garden programme.

The Porohita Team has loved participating in Ki o Rahi this term.

This term we have been looking at sustainability for our Learning to Learn focus and music for our arts focus.

May 2022

We raised $371 for Anti-Bullying

Thursday 2nd June Dress in Pasifika themed wear - No gold coin needed

It is with some sadness that we farewell Miss Butler later this term. Miss Butler has made the exciting decision to go and teach overseas and will be taking up a position at a school in Hong Kong at the end of week 8.

I have just started a part-time role in the School Office. I'm so excited to be here. Everyone has been so welcoming and I'm enjoying meeting the school community.

Our Leaders had the chance to listen and learn from Inspiring Leaders.

Hopefully you have seen all the exciting developments that have been happening under the Garden to Table umbrella! Our passionate garden specialist Sarah McLean has been working hard with all the students in Porohita to get the garden beds filled and planted and we are now beginning the preparations for the cooking part of the program - Harvest, Prepare and Share. To lead this we have a paid role available in the kitchen. If you are interested or know someone who is please read on to discover more.

Can you help?

Wednesday 8th June

Please see below information from ERO about the new way that they work with schools.

We had been working last term with AT to try and ensure that the 15 minutes parks outside our school field on Mt Eden Road were available for safe drop off in the mornings.

Huge thanks to all the parents that helped out on our trip last week!

On Thursday the 12th May, Paul Charteris and Nicola Tagiston came to visit Toki team. They came to talk to us as part of our inquiry into Sustainability this term.

A message from the Ministry of Education. With Term 2 underway, we’re looking ahead to what might come next – not just from COVID-19 but the upcoming winter season and illnesses that may come with it.

Mr Stewart braved taking out each of our koru classes last week as we asked if we could help our kaitiaki.

A selection of artworks, wall displays and kete baskets to represent who we are from Toki Team (Year 5 & 6) as part of our Term 1 school-wide concept, Whanaungatanga.

Bullying-Free Week is in full swing at Three Kings School and Across New Zealand

Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th May

I am super excited to be starting as the new Deputy Principal here at Three Kings and am looking forward to getting to know you all. Here is a wee bit about me.

In the last week of term 1 two truck loads of soil were delivered to school in preparation for the Porohita Garden to Table programme. The year 3 and 4 students got stuck in with spades, shovels and buckets to fill the new garden beds.

Our year 3 to Year 6 students take part in the Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT's) at the beginning of each year.

What a great first day back for term 2!

The whole school had a blast drumming along with Johnny today.

The RTLB Cluster 7 are pleased to offer the Incredible Years - Attentive Parenting Programme. The Attentive Parenting® program is a 7 week group-based “universal” parenting programme. This is one of the Incredible Years Parenting Programmes focusing on foundational parent skills.

Mr Keith is asking for you to have a look in cupboards and laundry baskets for any school sports shirts. If you find any please return them to the school office.

Outdoor skills, fun, friendship & adventure for boys and girls.

It is fabulous to be able to welcome you back to Term 2, but also to welcome you back onsite after an 8 month long wait!

Open Day Tours, 11 May 2022