Week 7 Term 2, 2025
We are on the fast track to the annual events that occur in Term 2.
‘A Tree For Every Child’ is occurring on Friday, June 13 starting at 9a.m. A fan favourite event, with the school photographer on site to capture the experiences. These photos are then put into a gallery along with the school blogs from the teachers.
Matariki Celebration
Next, we transition into the Matariki Celebration for 2025.
The following is a parent guide to assist with the pre-planning for the event. The school is partnering with Ōruanui Marae for a special Matariki celebration on Thursday, June 19 2025.
Week 7: Focus on Māori New Year
Years 1-2 will learn:
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What is Matariki?
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How do we celebrate it?
Years 3-6 will learn:
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What is Matariki?
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How do people around NZ and the world celebrate it
Important Dates & Actions Required
June 13 (Friday)
What: Vegetable collection day for hangi starts today
Action: Send vegetables with your child:
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Potatoes
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Kumara
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Pumpkin
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Cabbage
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Onions (for stuffing)
June 18 (Wednesday)
What: Food preparation day.
Time: Starting 9.10a.m.
Action: Volunteer if you can help prepare food (optional but appreciated).
In classes please bring your vegetable peelers and chopping boards
June 19 (Thursday) - MAIN EVENT
What: Matariki Celebration & Hangi Lunch
Time: 12:30p.m. start.
Location: Lunch served in hall, eaten in classrooms.
Action Required:
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Your child must bring their own plate and cutlery.
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They take these home at the end of the day.
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All parents are invited to join for lunch at 12.30p.m.
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Families will eat together and watch science videos made by each class.
This is another favourite for families to engage in. Designed to be a sharing experience showcasing the learning of Matariki and what it means.
Matariki Competition - "Stars"
How to Enter
Create a representation of Matariki with your child. This can be in any format that you wish to use. Students need to be able to explain what is being represented. We will share all entries in the foyer of the hall on June 19, 2025.
Competition Categories
Years 1-2:
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What is Matariki?
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How do we celebrate it in New Zealand?
Years 3-6:
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What is Matariki?
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How do people all around NZ and the world celebrate it?
Key Dates
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Judging: Thursday, June 19, 2025
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Winners announced: During Celebration of Learning and on school tile.
Quick Checklist for Parents
Before June 13:
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Decide which vegetables you'll send for hangi.
June 13:
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Send vegetables to school with your child.
June 18 (if volunteering):
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Arrive at school by 9.10a.m. to help with food prep. Head to classrooms as a starting point. They will need lots of help to peel and cut vegetable
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Move into the hall to assist in the stuffing preparations.
June 19:
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Send child with plate and cutlery.
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Join celebration lunch at 12.30p.m. (optional but encouraged).
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Head back to the classrooms to see the videos produced by each class on the Crazy Chemistry that has been occurring at the start of the term.
For Competition (optional):
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Create Matariki representation with your child.
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Submit entry by Thursday, June 19 2025, 9a.m.
Questions?
Contact the school office or the classroom teacher if you need clarification on any details or want to volunteer for food preparation.
PTA Disco Wednesday June 18
Tickets are $5.00 per child and are being pre-sold in front of the school office from 8.30a.m. for the next week. Door sales will also happen on the night.
Parent teacher discussions
Thursday, July 24, 12.30 - 5.50p.m.
You can book your interview time using the website https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code and the code g2jnv.
If there are any problems booking a time, please call the office.
ICAS Exams
The ICAS exams are on offer for Term 3. These Australian and New Zealand exams are designed to be a challenge for students. They are a competition that runs across both counties. To enter the exams parents need to use the website provided and parent code to order the exams. Payments are made online to ICAS, not to the school. The exams occur in August at the school.
Parent Code:
CYQ487
Things to be aware of
There is an increase in both whooping cough and measles in the community. Both of these illnesses are contagious. Seek medical advice if you are unsure.
SH1 Tīrau to Waiouru (T2W) Accelerated Maintenance Project
The SH1 Tīrau to Waiouru (T2W) Accelerated Maintenance Project team is in planning mode for the next road maintenance season. You are receiving this email as your school has been contacted by the project this year and your school community is in an area where we have undertaken work this season. We are hoping you could help us circulate this survey through your school community, so we can get some more detailed feedback on the communications we have provided and what we can improve on. This survey has already gone out to the community through our own newsletter and our own database but we’re very keen to get as much response from your community as we can and thought your school newsletter might be another useful channel to gather feedback.
The survey link to share is here.
The feedback will help us shape our communication approach for the next stage of the project. It will also help us understand your community’s experience of the T2W project. This survey is open until Monday, June 16 2025.
Event - PTA Disco
Year 0 to 3 17:00 - 17:45
Year 4 to 6 18:00 - 18:45
Sport - Big Day Out - Orienteering
Year 5 and 6. Team to be chosen
Parent Election Timeframe for Board of Trustees Elections 2025
Event Date
Close Main Roll Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Call for Nominations by Friday, July 18, 2025
Close Supplementary Roll Monday, August 4, 2025
Nominations Close (midday) Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Voting Papers Issued by Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Election Day Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Close Poll 4p.m. on election day
Accept Postal Votes Monday, September 15, 2025
Count Votes Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Board Takes Office Wednesday, September 17, 2025
