Week 8, Term 1 2025 Newsletter

School Caretaker News

Farewell Fred and Thank You.
by Catherine Parkes

During the school holidays, we will be farewelling our awesome caretaker, Fred, as he moves on to a fulltime caretaker role at Merrin School.

Throughout his time at Wairakei, Fred worked tirelessly to maintain our school grounds, taking great pride in his work. His efforts were evident in the well-kept, tidy appearance of our school. He was also highly dedicated to ensuring the safety of our tamariki, always addressing health and safety concerns with care and efficiency.

Fred has been a valued and respected member of our team, and we sincerely thank him for his hard work and commitment. We wish him all the best in his new role!

We have successfuly appointed a new caretaker to start in the school holidays.


Aratupu Market Day

Aratupu Preschool and Whānau Hub is holding a market day to raise funds for an outdoor environment and play area.