19 Jun 2026

To ensure the safety and well-being of all our students, we want to remind our school community about our strict policies regarding the administration of medication at school.

If your child requires medication during school hours, please carefully review the guidelines below:

Requesting Medication Administration

First Dose Policy: The very first dose of any new medication must not be given at school. This is to ensure your child does not have an unexpected allergic reaction while in class.
Written Consent Required: Before any medication can be administered, the school requires written confirmation from a parent/caregiver.
Official Forms: All requests must be submitted using the appropriate Parent Request Form and addressed directly to the Principal.
Prescription Labels: By law, the medical practitioner’s directions must be clearly included on the label of all dispensed medication. Our staff must follow these directions exactly.
Exact Doses Only: Parents/caregivers must provide the exact dose required to the school.
Storage 

All medication must be kept in the school’s main administration area, which is fully secured by the school’s security alarm. Medication should never be left in a student's schoolbag.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school environment safe, organised, and healthy for everyone! If you need a Parent Request Form, please pop into the front office or download one from our school website. 

 

19 Jun 2026

Dear Parents and Whānau,

Despite multiple reminders, our school driveway remains dangerously busy. The drive is narrow, the footpaths are small, and there are a number of vehicles speeding up and down it. This puts our tamariki at direct risk.

To keep our students safe, we are locking the main driveway gates during peak pick-up times starting next week.

🛑 Gate Closure Times
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri: Locked from 2:50 PM – 3:10 PM
Tuesday (Early Close): Locked from 2:20 PM – 2:40 PM
If you must collect your child from the bottom of the drive, you must arrive before the gates lock and wait until they reopen.

🚗 Where to Park & Walk
Please drop off and pick up your children outside the school grounds. Safe nearby parking includes:

Bonithon Ave | St Aubyn Street | Lorne Street | Lynmouth Park
Thank you for your immediate cooperation in keeping our school safe.

 

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Ngā mihi nui 

 

Jenn Thorburn

Acting Principal/Tumuaki 

19 Jun 2026

Kia ora whānau,

At Devon Intermediate, the safety and emotional well-being of our students is our top priority. We believe in partnering with you to ensure our young people feel supported through life's challenges.

Recently, we have noticed an increase in students engaging in self-harm. Navigating the intermediate years brings big emotions, and sometimes young people use self-harm to cope with overwhelming stress.

As part of our school process, we always reach out to whānau immediately to let you know if we become aware that your child is engaging in self-harm. We want to ensure you are fully informed so we can support them together.

If this is something your child is experiencing, or if you are worried about them, the KidsHealth website offers excellent, practical advice:

KidsHealth NZ: Self-Harm Information for Whānau

How to Get Help
At School: Please reach out to your child’s classroom teacher or the principal. We are here to help and can connect your family with the right resources.
Need to talk? (24/7): Free call or text 1737 to speak with a trained counsellor.
Youthline (24/7): Free text 234 or call 0800 376 633.
Thank you for your ongoing care and partnership in keeping our school community safe.

Ngā mihi nui,

Jenn Thorburn 

Acting Principal/Tumuaki

17 Jun 2026

16 Jun 2026

Please join us on Thursday, July 2nd or Friday, July 3rd, for our Progress & Pathway Meetings. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your child’s kaiako, celebrate their achievements, and discuss their wellbeing and next steps.

During the meeting, kaiako will hand out your child’s written report and answer any questions you may have about their progress.

Bookings for Progress and Pathway Meetings are open now for you to book via Skool Loop. If you are unable to book this way, please contact Marissa in the school office.

We will finish at 2pm on Thursday 2nd July with meetings commencing from 2.30pm.

Rooms 17 and 21 will hold their meetings on Tuesday 30th June from 2.30pm, and Friday 3rd July, with all other classes on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd July.