Introduction, 2025

We look forward to welcoming you in February and embarking on this exciting journey together.

A warm welcome to all new staff and families to Wairakei Primary School. I hope you had a relaxing holiday and managed to get time in or on the Lake with friends and family. 

All new students and their families will be welcomed to the school on Monday, February 3, 2025 in the start of the new year powhiri. This event occurs in the school hall at 9.10a.m.

Important: There is a practice for our Powhiri Leaders on Thursday, January 30, 2025 starting at 8.30a.m. in the school hall.

Key Dates

School opens 9a.m. Monday, February 3, 2025. 

The school office hours are:

• Thursday, January 30, 2025, 9a.m. - 3p.m.
• Friday, January 31, 2025, 9a.m. - 3p.m.

View the Calendar 

Check the Calendar for updates regularly. The calendar has a direct link located in the app home screen. The website has a link to the calendar available on every page in the navigation bar.

Important information

●      It is important for each child to have a school hat for the start of the new year, as part of our Sun Smart Policy. School uniforms can be purchased from Brandfuel in Oruanui Street. 

●      Water bottles can be filled at the drinking fountains housed around the school. Lunch and morning tea rubbish is to be taken home by each child. Please provide enough food for your child to last the whole day.

●      All student property should be named so that it can be returned.

●      The school hoody can only be ordered at the school office. The names on the back need to be full names or surnames. Not shortened names or nicknames.

●      The school uses School Docs to host the school policies. The School Docs can be accessed on the website from the ‘About Us’ drop-down menu. Access to the School Docs are also available on the school app home screen. To access all school policies please use the link provided on the school website. This site contains the Complaints Policy and the Community Conduct Expectations. These are important policies to read and to be aware of.

Stationery Packs for 2025

Packs can be purchased from the school office when open, on the dates above. Stationary lists can be found here.

Packs can also be purchased from Taupo Office Products, Oruanui Street.

Payment:

If you are purchasing from the school, payment can be made with eftpos or internet banking only. If you wish to just do internet banking, we can arrange for the pack to be given to your child/ren, beginning February 3, 2025. Please include student name/s as a reference.

Bank Account details:

Wairakei School BOT  03 0418 0145370 00.

How to contact your classroom teacher

All teachers have a personalised email address and can be contacted during working hours. These are found in the staff contact list on the website and the ‘Our Team’ link on the school app home screen.

You are welcome to make an appointment time to meet with the classroom teacher before or after school. These meetings need to take place before 8.30a.m and after 3.10 p.m. Please be aware that the teachers are in class from 8.30 a.m for the students in their rooms.

 If there are any issues that you wish to discuss then please contact the classroom teacher in the first instance; and then the Team Leader for each team.

Team Leaders:

Karapiti Team –- 2025 – Rooms 1, 2, 3, 4 – Jonas Bucher

Tuhuatahi Team –- 2025 – Rooms 7, 8, 9, 10 – Matt Astle

Pirorirori Team – 2025, Rooms 11, 12, 13, 14 – Angel Chauval

Raparapa Team –2025, Room’s 5, 15,16 – Angel Chauval

Bus students and their families Information

1. No Bus Service on Friday, April 11 2025:

School is still open on Friday, April 11, however there will be no bus service available on this day.

2. TagOn System Reminder:
It is essential that all students tag on and off each bus every day. This process is crucial for ensuring student safety and accountability, especially in emergency situations. Please help by reinforcing this requirement at home.

3. Route Changes:
Tranzit endeavours to run all scheduled routes; however, unexpected changes may occur due to emergencies. To stay informed about any last-minute changes, you are encouraged to follow the official Facebook page - Taupo School Bus Transport - where updates will be posted as needed.

4. Carrying Ineligible Students:

While the service aims to provide transport for all students, this can only be sustained if there is available capacity. Please note that if passenger numbers exceed capacity, the buses will no longer be able to carry ineligible students. In such cases, families will be notified and a refund will be provided for any unused bus services.

Conclusion

Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our students safe and informed.

Enjoy the remainder of your holiday break. We look forward to the upcoming school year.

Ngā mihi nui

Paula