Principal's Update Kia ora Waitetuna Whaanau, thanks again for your support of Richard farewell last Friday. It was a special afternoon. He has expressed his huge thanks for everyone’s generosity.  Pool keys—pool keys are available for purchase and children can bring their togs everyday for class swims.  Book Amnesty —it would be great if you can send back any school books that you find at home as soon as possible.  Final assembly organisation – in the last week of term on We

Principal’s Update  Kia ora Waitetuna Whaanau, it was fortunate that we had good weather for the school athletics. It was great to see the students doing their very best in all of the events and encouraging each other. A notice for the Inter School athletics will be sent home to those children who are eligible for the Inter School athletics day next Friday.  Staffing for 2026 —we have some exciting happenings in place for 2026. We have received some additional teacher staffin

Principal’s Update  Kia ora Waitetuna Whaanau, it has been great to have some lovely sunshine so the tamariki could practise for our school athletics, which is to be held next Wednesday. You are welcome to join us.  This is a fantastic opportunity for all our tamariki to demonstrate the school values, while having a great time. We're kicking off the competition next Wed 12 November , with the sprints starting around 11:30 am . Please ensure your child arrives at school ready

Principal’s Update  Kia ora Waitetuna Whaanau, it has been a very busy week for staff as we navigate yet another version of the new curriculum. We have events happening each week so please take the time to see what is happening through my newsletter and the classroom teacher’s notices and emails.  School Athletics —Athletics day organisation - start at 11.30am, short lunch from 12.45ish to1.15pm and then we will carry on until finished. We start with the sprint races. You are

Principal’s Update  Ag Day and Group Day: A Community Triumph!  What an incredible experience we had celebrating our annual Ag Day and bringing Group Day back to Waitetuna! It was a brilliant success, highlighted by the fantastic participation from our students and a great turnout from the wider community and neighbouring schools.  The effort our students put into raising and preparing their animals was clear to see, and they represented our school with pride at both events.

Principal’s Update  Kia ora Waitetuna Whaanau, we couldn't be more proud of our Kapa Haka group following their stunning performance. Their dedication and passion truly shone through, and the energy they brought to the stage was capti-vating. Our students represented our school with mana and pride.  A sincere and heartfelt thank you must go to Kimo and Robyn for the tre-mendous amount of mahi (work) they put in. Their commitment, along with the tireless support of all the ded

Principal’s Update  Kia ora Waitetuna Whaanau, welcome back to all of our whaanau and supporters and to a busy term 4. I hope you had a...

Kia ora Waitetuna Whaanau, we have come to the end of term 3. What a term it's been! As we reach the end of this busy and successful 10...

Principal’s Update  Kia ora Waitetuna Whaanau, thank you for your support of the True Colours event last Friday. It was great to be able...

Joel, Emma and Audrey at Waikato Full Primary Year 7 and 8 Speech Competition. Well done to these three for taking up the opportunity.  ...

Inter School Speech Competition   Principal's Update Kia ora Waitetuna Whaanau, congratulations to our Year 5 and 6 students who competed...

Principal’s Update Kia ora Waitetuna Whaanau, at the end of last week our new school board was officially confirmed for the next three...

Junior Room Masks   Principal's update Kia ora Waitetuna Whaanau, Final board meeting this week for our current board—This week we had...

100 days in the Junior Room   Principal’s Update  Kia ora Waitetuna Whaanau, it has been another productive week. Students have been...

Principal’s Update  Kia ora Waitetuna Whaanau, it has been a busy week with students working on their argument writing/speech planning...

We are delighted with our new covered decking. Principal’s Update  Kia ora Waitetuna Whaanau, welcome back to Term 3. The children have...

Principal’s Update  Kia ora Waitetuna Whaanau, it was wonderful to have our Matariki Grandparents and Whaanau day today. Thank you to...

Principal’s Update  Kia ora Waitetuna Whaanau, what a fantastic time it's been for our senior students, who've truly done us proud! The...

Kia ora Waitetuna Whaanau, I hope you had a good short week. Winter has certainly arrived. Celebrating Aotearoa and Books Through...

Principal's Update   Kia ora Waitetuna Whaanau, lots of great Book Week Fun. It was neat to have our Board Chair Sally Ridley and...