Kia ora koutou,

We got a taste of what we hope is more to come with the great weather over the long weekend. 

Our students are currently working on creating invitations for the upcoming "Greats and Grands Day." This event happens annually and is designed to involve your child's extended family in their learning. The students can invite someone they consider a "great" in their life, like a family friend, aunt, or uncle for example, or a "grand" such as a grandparent. These special guests will have the opportunity to spend time in the children's learning environments, where they can see what the students have been learning. The day concludes with a picnic, so please encourage your Greats and Grands to mark the date on their calendars. They are welcome to bring a picnic, and we also have Hell's Pizza available for pre-order through KINDO, replacing the usual Fun Friday lunch ordering. The book fair will also be open over that week. 

The day after Greats and Grands is a Teacher Only Day, which means the school will be closed to students. Our teachers will be engaged in professional learning related to the recent changes in the New Zealand Curriculum.

Looking ahead to the potentially hot summer, we're excited to share that the PTA as well as the Wel Energy Trust, have generously donated funds for a new shade sail at the school pool. This addition will not only protect the changing sheds from weathering but also provide more shaded space for our students during swimming sessions. We extend our gratitude to the PTA and Wel Energy Trust for their support, which enables us to enhance our school learning environment beyond what the budget allows. 

We hope you have a lovely weekend,

Ngaa mihi nui,

Nyree Olliver