Kia ora e te whānau
We are nearing the end of our very busy Term 1, next week school will finish on Thursday 3pm (Good Friday is on the 3rd April which starts our two week school holidays).
Playground Project Update
We are pleased to share the progress of our playground redevelopment. In New Zealand, school boards are responsible for the design, construction, and ongoing maintenance of playground equipment. While the Board oversees the project, it often takes a true community effort to bring these visions to life.
A massive thank-you to our FACE team, particularly Steph, Kelly, and Andrea, who have worked tirelessly since late 2024 to drive this project forward.
Funding & VisionTo date, we have secured $105,000 through our recent School Fair, the NZCT Grant, and previous FACE initiatives and donations. Our ultimate goal is to raise up to $190,000 for the playground and an additional $120,000 to replace our 20-year-old Condor, which remains a high priority for our students.
Next StepsWe are currently awaiting the outcome of a $189,000 Lottery grant application, due in May 2026. If successful, the playground will be fully funded, allowing us to direct remaining funds straight toward the Condor upgrade.
Design concepts are being finalised, and we look forward to sharing these visual plans with you very soon.
Have a safe and enjoyable Easter and school holiday break everyone!
Ngā mihi
Jackie & the team
Attendance
As of Term 1 2026, all New Zealand state schools are required to have a formal Attendance Management Plan (AMP) in place. Following our ERO visit last year, we adopted the Ministry of Education’s STAR (Stepped Attendance Response) framework to ensure our students remain engaged and supported.
This framework allows us to:
As of Term 1 2026, all New Zealand state schools are required to have a formal Attendance Management Plan (AMP) in place. Following our ERO visit last year, we adopted the Ministry of Education’s STAR (Stepped Attendance Response) framework to ensure our students remain engaged and supported.
This framework allows us to:
- Track Absences: Accurately record and monitor every student's attendance patterns.
- Identify Thresholds: Use data to recognise when a student might need extra support to maintain regular attendance.
- Manage Interventions: Implement and record specific steps to help families overcome barriers to getting to school.
- Communicate: Ensure we are keeping caregivers well-informed through clear, consistent, automated communication.
TERM DATES 2026
Term 1: (9 Weeks) Tuesday 3 February to Thursday 02 April
- Waitangi Day, Friday 6 February
- Teacher Only Day Monday 23 March - School closed
Term 2: (11 Weeks) Monday 20 April to Friday 3 July
- ANZAC Day Monday 27 April
- King’s Birthday Monday 1 June
Term 3: (10 Weeks) Monday 20 July to Friday 25 September
- Teacher Only Day Friday 7 August - School closed
Term 4: (10 Weeks) Monday 12 October to Wednesday 16 December
- Labour Day Monday 26 October
Assemblies
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School Assemblies are held every even week from 2.15pm on Mondays.
You are most welcome to attend any assembly, we would love to see you there. |
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