Nau mai Haere Mai, Monday 20 April – Welcome Back to school Welcome to Term 2! As the weather cools down, we know the mornings can be a little harder to manage. We are here to support you in getting our students bright-eyed and ready to learn. Let’s tackle the winter weather together and make sure everyone gets the most out of their school day! We can’t wait to see all those smiling faces in the classroom, rain or shine! TERM 2 – 2026 REMINDERS: SCHOOL GATES Our school gates will be opened at 8am for Students and Parents.  SCHOOL CARPARK Car parks on our school grounds are for staff only as we have a limited number of parking spaces available. SCHOOL TIMES: *Please note, new times for learning blocks* 8.20am (students can put their bags in their classrooms) 8.50am – 11.00am Block 1 Learning Morning tea: Play time – 11.00am- 11.20am Eating time – 11.20am – 11.30am 11.30am – 1.00pm: Block 2 Learning Lunchtime: Play time – 1.00pm – 1.20pm Eating time – 1.20pm- 1.30pm 1.30 – 2.30 – Block 3 learning 2.30: Home Time  Attendance matters. ‘Achieve today, succeed tomorrow.’ It is really important that families contact the school using the main communication channels to let us know if your child will be absent. Let’s keep working together to: Arrive at school on time Let the school know if your child is unwell or absent Thank you for helping us support your child’s learning every day!
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Wednesday 31st July – Student Learning Conferences – 8am – 7pm – Skool Loop app to book time with your child’s teacher.
Wednesday 31st July – Student Learning Conferences – 8am – 7pm – Skool Loop app to book time with your child’s teacher. Hybrid Learning from Home. Use Class site to access your child’s class learning for the day.
Term 3 starts – Monday 22nd July
Term 3 starts – Monday 22nd July School starts at 8.50am. Morning tea at 10.30am Lunch time at 12.30pm School Finishes at 2.30pm.
Last Day of Term 2 – Friday 5th July at 1.30pm
Friday 5th July – Last day of Term 2 – School will finish at the earlier time of 1.30pm. Please ensure you make arrangements for your child to be picked up early on this day. Term 2 School Holidays – Saturday 6th July – Sunday 21st July Term 3 starts – Monday 22nd July
Community Swimming lessons for Year 4 to 6 Students. Every Tuesday for the rest of the term.
Community Swimming lessons for Year 4 to 6 Students Every Tuesday for the rest of the term. Swimming lessons are complusory. Reminder for your child to bring; swimming togs, towel and a plastic bag for wet clothes
Teacher Only Day – Friday 31st May – SCHOOL IS CLOSED. King’s Birthday – Monday 3rd June – SCHOOL is CLOSED
Teacher Only Day – Friday 31st May – SCHOOL IS CLOSED. King’s Birthday – Monday 3rd June – SCHOOL is CLOSED. Back to school Tuesday 4th June
Community Swimming lessons for Year 4 to 6 Students
Community Swimming lessons for Year 4 to 6 Students Swimming STARTS Tuesday 30th May. Every Tuesday for the rest of the term. Please ensure you have returned your child’s permission slip to the classroom teacher. Reminder for your child to bring; swimming togs, towel and a plastic bag for wet clothes
Term 1 School Holidays – Saturday 13th April – Sunday 28th April Term 2 starts – Monday 29th April
Term 1 School Holidays – Saturday 13th April – Sunday 28th April Term 2 starts – Monday 29th April
Friday 12th April – Last day of Term 1 – School will finish at the earlier time of 1.30pm. Please ensure you make arrangements for your child to finish early on this day.
Friday 12th April – Last day of Term 1 – School will finish at the earlier time of 1.30pm. Please ensure you make arrangements for your child to finish early on this day. Term 1 School Holidays – Saturday 13th April – Sunday 28th April Term 2 starts – Monday 29th April
