Assemblies
Whole School Assemblies are held alternate weeks on a Friday from 2:25pm with the whole community welcome to attend. Each team alternates in taking turns to host the assembly, where the children from that particular team provide some type of entertainment, and also MC and direct the goings on for that afternoon. The assemblies are also a time to acknowledge achievement, performance and good behaviour.
School Donations and Fees
Once again there are NO school fees/donations this year. However, camps, overnight noho and out of school sports will still have fees (as allowed by law). Please note that if you have outstanding money owing from previous camps, noho and sports, your child will not be able to participate until this debt is cleared or you have arranged with me an automatic payment plan to clear it. We do want every child to have the opportunity to participate so please do work with us to ensure this can happen.
Uniform
Our school has a compulsory school uniform which can be purchased from NZ Uniforms in Ranolf street. The uniform consists of a polo shirt, polar fleece sweatshirt and shorts or a skort. (Girls may wear either the shorts or the skort). In terms 2 and 3 your child may wear plain black trackpants or leggings and a black skivvy underneath their polo shirt. WINZ quotes can be arranged through NZ Uniforms. Please also supply a hat for your child in Terms 1 and 4. Limited second hand uniforms may also be available to purchase from the office. We also offer an embroidery service at school for $3.00 per name, per item which can be embroidered onto the polo shirt and fleece. Please see Janine or Debbie in the office to organise this.
Stationery
Start of Year stationery will now be available through www.schoolpacks.co.nz. Parents are able to pay online and stationery will be delivered directly to your chosen address. Stationery packs will also be available at the school office at the start of the year if preferred.
Newsletter
The Newsletter is sent home every Thursday by email (or a paper copy if requested). We include details of sporting events and results, and other general events which may involve our children.
Lunches
Our school has been lucky to be part of the FREE Healthy Lunches in Schools since Term 4 2020. We are extremely happy to have the Catering Company as our provider and I'm sure the students will all agree that what they are getting daily is nutritious, fresh and above all yummy!
Lost Property
All children are encouraged to have their clothing and shoes clearly named. Lost Property is kept in the Piazza, so it is suggested that you keep an eye out for missing items as they are all disposed of at the end of the term.