From the Principal's Desk

Hello all

After a short but busy week in which we had our students work with a local artist and the Auckland Council to share ideas on art for our contribution to the new GI Station area, a humorous but effective road safety campaign with the TRC - we’re heading into the weekend knowing that on our return it will be the start of our assessment weeks.  That means it’s really important for each child to be punctual - so that they don't miss those super important morning instructions that set them up for success at test time.

Finally we’re beginning to see the changes take shape to the front of the school. Our thanks to the contractors for their work to ensure the spaces remained safe at start and end of day.  The early garden may look a bit sparse, but given time will look really splendid.  If you have green thumbs, why not lend us a hand in maintaining and growing our new look!

Attendance Winner:

Well done seniors - specifically Room 8.  Your 91% attendance rate was superb; keep this up and you’re on your way to a pizza reward!

Our writing award for this week is presented to Kassius Rm 4 and Anamalia Room 6.  Do make time to come and read their work and the supportive comments from their teacher.

Coming up:

Monday sees the start of assessment week #1

Friday 6th: Fun Run along the St Kents walkway for Yr 7 & 8 students 

Film Festival - 11 November - see below

Annual Speech Competition:  this will take place on THURSDAY 12 November at 1:45pm

Please respond:

Graduation letters have gone home to all parents / guardians of Y8 students - please RSVP

Year 5 parents should have received notification about devices for 2027

Next week:  Permission slip for the upcoming Manaiakalani Film Festival at Sylvia Park on 11 Nov:  sign and return.  Parents / Guardians wishing to attend the 6pm night show can order tickets from the school at $2each from next week.

Important:

1. Should your family participate in the Halloween activities, please teach your child how to be safe - and DO NOT bring / send the lollies to school next week!

2. Fireworks - check that your child does not have access to matches / lighters or fireworks next week.

Food for thought

A few newsletters ago, we encouraged eligible people to ensure they registered to vote.  Voting in the general election is your chance to have a say on the issues that matter to you, your whānau and your community. In the general election, you get two votes. Your party vote is for the political party you want to be in government. Your electorate vote is for the person you want to represent your local area. 

Voting has started and ends on  election day on Saturday 7 November.  

Enjoy the weekend

Jono