Welcome back to term 3! We are thrilled to have all our students back at school. We hope they had a fantastic time during the break and are ready for another exciting term of learning, growth and fun.

Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia ora whānau

I’m really looking forward to being back at school after my sabbatical in term 2. I was investigating and completing courses in teacher coaching and will be developing this further with staff throughout the year so they can be their best for your children. A special thanks to Jacqui Malham, Dianna Reynolds and Kaye Royle for their leadership in my absence last term. I would also like to thank Kim Hillson for all that she does to support the leadership team!

Please read the changes to our 'cell phone' policy (now 'personal digital devices') further through the newsletter.

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I really like term 3 as it is usually a relatively settled term with quality learning. We have a number of important and exciting events on:

• Learning conferences on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. We look forward to connecting with you and further supporting your child’s learning.

• Book week is on all of this week - lots of fun and learning!

• Dance and aerobics competitions on today for some senior students

• Basketball zones are on Thursday

• ePro 8 (technology challenge) on Friday

• For Burwood and Windsor they will be taught the FireWise programme from next week

We look forward to an exciting and productive term 3, filled with opportunities for growth and learning. As always, please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Together, we can make this term a remarkable one for our children.

Thank you for your continued support.

Noho ora mai