With new sponsors for our Pou in 2026, we have new Pou Tee Shirts. These will be given to ALL new Students AND all existing students - when they bring in their old Pou Shirt. All old shirts will be going to Schools in Fiji. PLEASE have your children wear their Pou Tee on Thursday this week!!!

🎒 School’s Back, Whānau!🎒 Congratulations, you made it! The finish line of the holidays is officially in sight. As of 8:40 AM tomorrow, the peace and quiet (or the beautiful chaos) of home life shifts back to the classroom. We are excited to kick off the 2026 school year with you all! To make sure tomorrow morning is more "smooth sailing" and less "morning mayhem," here is a rundown: Welcome: We have over 50 new Tamariki joining our school family tomorrow! Since there will be lots of new faces and excited nerves, please give yourself some extra time. Parking: With so many new families, and those that want to pop in for the first morning 'hello', parking will be busy. Please plan your morning, park safely, walk a little further and pack a little extra patience. Hats: While it has gone missing for most of the summer, the sun is a staple of term one, so hats are a must from tomorrow onwards. No hat, in the shade for play! We look forward to seeing the kids' smiling faces (and maybe some relieved parents) in the morning. Let's have a great start to 2026. Mr S

🤝 The "Golden Triangle" of Success A great article from Radio NZ today reminded us of the magic that happens when the Child, the Teacher, and the Family all work together. Ultimately, we want the same thing: happiness and learning progress for our kids. And the best way we do that is through open conversation. Our PTP (Parent Teacher Partnership) meetings this Monday are the perfect time to: Strengthen the partnership between home and school. Celebrate your child by sharing their strengths, passions, and goals. Build a connection early, setting a strong foundation for the year ahead. It isn't just about "reporting"—it's about building a team around your learner. 📅 Haven't booked your meeting yet? Check your Seesaw for the link. Email your child's teacher directly. Don't know your child's teacher? Please contact the office. See you Monday! Link to article https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/relationships/family/why-do-we-have-meet-the-teacher-days-and-how-do-you-get-the-most-out-of-them?fbclid=IwY2xjawPn6nlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsUjJYU25TOVBoVVlOMDFQc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHl6-Mt5mx8p0E6vvsrUSXArJc0TBBg0urFZdvZhR1RReyybglzG2Zx-Fk0Nb_aem_RinOxWY9BsN8gLaDzY8Jdg

ATTENTION PARENTS Sport registrations for Term One have been reopened until midnight Sunday, as I am aware many families missed the original cut-off. Please log into Kindo Shop and complete your child’s registration as soon as possible. Late fees will apply to any registrations requested via email after this deadline. I am unable to extend the date any further, as teams need to be finalised and registered urgently. Kirsten - Sports Coordinator