Term One - Week Three - Thank you!

 Kia Ora Whanau

A sincere thank you for your co-operation and support this morning with starting our school day under level 2 restrictions. We were super impressed with how the children managed coming into school on their own / with sibling support, unpacking their belongings and getting ready for their school day. We understand that this can feel daunting and is difficult to leave your child, however we can honestly say that the children were really brave, no tears and just got on with their day.  Have a chat to your child about the plan for the end of day, e.g, waiting by the waiting table for siblings, coming to the front gate with the teachers. Please feel free to email us or call the office during the day if you have any questions or anything we should know. You guys are doing great!

Ngā Puna whānau get together

Hopefully we can still go ahead with our Thursday (5:00-6:30) get together. Obviously we will need to hear the COVID update in regards to levels on Wednesday evening. We will let you know if we need to Postpone this to the following Thursday.


A reminder our scheduled swim days are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Please continue to bring them daily as you are so we can get extra swim slots as they come up (Out of luck today) Also thanks to those who have named their clothing as well as togs and towels. Makes our jobs a little easier! 


Here are some photos of us today during learning choices





















Watching the builders sow the grass on bike day! What a treat




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