20 Aug 2026

Dear Parents, Whanau and Caregivers,

This term we are celebrating Cultural Week in Week 6 from the 24th - 28th August.

It will be a special time to recognise the many and diverse cultures that are represented in our school and a great opportunity for children to share and others to learn about our school community.

We will be celebrating with a Cultural Mass in Week 6 on Thursday 27th August at 9:00am. You are welcome to join us.

You are invited to attend our Cultural Art Exhibition on Thursday 27 August at 3.00pm in the School Hall.

All artwork will be available for purchase for a flat fee of $10. Payment can be made through MyKindo or by cash/eftpos on the day. Purchased artworks will be distributed to families in Week 7.

The event will also feature a performance by the school choir at 3.45pm.

On Friday 28 August 2.15pm - Full school Assembly hosted by Room 6

During this week, as we did last year, we would like to invite whānau to visit our classrooms and share their expertise on their own cultures.

Listed below are examples of ways you can be involved:

• Visiting classrooms during Cultural Week to share your culture. 
  E.g. a talk and slideshow, an activity, or sharing artifacts.

• Coaching a group to learn a song or dance from a particular country. 

• Helping with the Cultural Art that will be happening in the classrooms in preparation for the Cultural Art exhibition on Thursday 27 3.00pm-4.30pm.

• Dance performances and cultural talks during lunchtime.

If you would like to share about your culture, please email your child’s classroom teacher with your details, what you would like to do and your availability by Monday 24th August. Then the teachers will be in contact to arrange the details and a suitable time.

We also welcome any other ideas anyone may have. We look forward to your support to ensure another successful cultural week.

Ngā mihi nui

Vincenza Golding 

 

Inviting-Youthful-Art-Display-Poster.pdf

18 Aug 2026

Good afternoon everyone,

Congratulations on such a wonderful effort on Friday with our school Cross Country!

You all did so well running and competing against your friends and year level! Thanks also to our wonderful parent help, events are not possible without your support.

Now that Cross Country is over don't forget to bring in your Runathon Card to Miss Bagnall so that we can decide on the winners! 

You can pay your money via the 'Mykindo' App. 

Thank you.

Ngā mihi,
Charlotte Bagnall 

17 Aug 2026

Dear Parents, Caregivers, and Whānau,We are pleased to announce that PhotoLife will be visiting our school this Friday, 21 August, to take Sports Team photos. 

Students who are in Sports Team Photos only

To ensure everyone looks their best, please make sure students having their Sport Team Photos taken wear their clean and pressed Sports Uniform to school.

Please pack their full winter school uniform, Jumper/jacket, black shoes, and socks in their bag so they can change after photos are completed.

Teams that require a sports ball appropriate for their sport must have it ready beforehand. We cannot be running around securing basketballs, netballs, or other equipment at the last minute.  

Arrival & Timing

• Start Time: PhotoLife will begin photos at 8:00 am.

• Schedule: Please see the Sports Teams Schedule below.

Parent Coaches & Managers

We would love to include any Parent Coaches or Managers in the team photos. However, if work commitments prevent you from attending, please do not feel under any pressure to stay.

We completely understand! 

Sports-Photos-2026-Schedule.pdf

14 Aug 2026

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Please take a moment to read our latest newsletter, which has now been uploaded.

Have a lovely weekend ahead.

14 Aug 2026

Morena, 

Our school cross country will go ahead today as planned. Please come to school in PE Gear. 

See you soon!