11 Dec 2024

Dear Parents/Whānau

We are asking for donations of items of school uniform in good condition if your child is a leaving year 8 student or has outgrown an item. 

Any items we receive will be given to students throughout the year when they are unable to provide their own uniform. We recognise that the purchase of uniform is a major expense for families, and we would appreciate your support in helping us to provide for students who are in need.

We would also like to remind all students and whānau that writing on uniform is not allowed at school even on the last day. Should students wish to have a memento of their time here, we recommend the yearbook which is available for purchase for $15 and will be handed out on the last day of school.

Any of the following items would be appreciated:

• Jumpers (high demand)
• Shirt
• Shorts
• Skirts
• Long Pants
• PE shorts        (high demand)
• PE Tshirt       (high demand)
• Hats
• Jackets

If you are donating:

·      Year 8 students handing in shirts and/or pants/skirt may come in mufti on the last day.

·      Hand all clean items to the school office

5 Dec 2024

Dear Parents/Whānau 

Firstly, a reminder that our prizegiving is tomorrow, Friday 6th December starting at 6pm. We are looking forward to recognising the achievements of our students this year.

GRADUATION
Next week on Thursday 12th December at 6 pm is our annual Graduation ceremony and Dance. All Year 8 students are invited to receive graduation certificates and celebrate with their friends in a night of fun. Our theme this year is  A Night in Paris.

• Receiving of Leaving Certificate Ceremony at 6:00 pm (Parents/Whānau welcome to attend).
• Graduation Dance – 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Parents can leave and take certificates for safekeeping.
• Bring a plate of finger food to share
• Drinks sold for $1
• Bags are not permitted unless by prior arrangement
• Formal wear -  ‘Formal’ wear means clothes that you wear to church,  to a restaurant, or to a wedding.  You do not need to purchase new clothes for your child to wear to the Graduation dance OR you can dress glamorously. 
• Drop off and pick up at school hall - Please note that your child will not be allowed to leave the hall without an adult coming inside to collect them.
• Pick up from inside the school hall from 8:50 pm onwards.  Please be prompt.
• Photos will be taken by staff. Students can bring in a USB the following day to get a copy of these.
  
  

Please note: Valuables (such as cameras or cellphones) are brought at your own risk. The school will not be responsible for loss or damage to these items. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher or the school office. We are looking forward to a night of celebration.

 

29 Nov 2024

Kia ora koutou,

Thank-you to all those who cam along to our ACE on Wednesday, the students gave amazing performances and there was a positive atmosphere. A reminder that we have 2 more events before the end of the year:

• Prizegiving on Friday 6th December at 6pm. All students receiving prizes should have brought home a named invitation letter. If you are unsure please contact your child's classroom teacher.
• Year 8 Graduation Dance on Thursday 12th December from 6pm. Invites will go out to year 8 students next week with details.

Please note our last day for the year is Tuesday 17th December and we finish for the day at 12:30pm.