Week 5 Term 4, 2026

It is great to see the online feedback for the community consultation coming in using the online form. The board is hoping to catch up with many of you at the face to face meetings being held

Tuesday, November 10 at 5p.m

and

Thursday, November 12 at 5.15p.m in the school hall.

Part of any process of strategic planning obtaining the voice of the stakeholder is a vital part. Taking five minutes to complete the form or 45 minutes to come to the face to face meetings will help set the direction for the school as the school moves forward into 2027.

Intermediate Transition for Year 6

The Intermediate transition visit for the Year 6 students is happening on Tuesday November 17, 2026 with a bus arriving to transport the students to and from Wairakei. The visit was delayed due to Wairakei holding the teacher only day. The leadership team worked alongside the Intermediate so that another day could be chosen for the visit to occur.

End of Year Trips

There is a lot of communication going to families for the end of year activities. The teachers have been sending emails with the details of the trips and asking for parent help. There have been occasions when the emails sent by the school go straight to spam. It always pays to check the spam folder just in case you are missing an important notice. When in doubt please ring the office. They have copies of the letters.

Staff changes for 2027

Wairakei Primary proudly welcomes Mhairi Mowat, Samara Fenton, and Ashlee Gozdz to teaching positions for 2027. An additional appointment is anticipated, and potentially a second, in the next few days.

Leanne Jackson is retiring at the end of the year after 14 years at Wairakei. She has given a lot to the teacher profession with her students always doing their best in her class.

Jessica Mcleod is heading off overseas and leaves the school at the end of the year.

Good luck to the students selected for interschool athletics. Do your best on the day and keep up the great sportsmanship that you showed on the day of the interschool athletics.

Ngā mihi nui

Paula