30 Mar 2026

Term 2 registrations are now OPEN!
This is open to all Intermediate students. If interested fill out the online registration form by clicking on the link below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffEtzBOnoIb93pUndUEjlzWfNIISW1CwpBnQHvrNZCx2I5ZQ/viewform?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQxElljbGNrBDESUGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHtQsIKMdAhctR0UFy9YryU80OfL-gg3JkUwhOgn00WJ0-r46VW2ZtHpJUa6Y_aem_HIP0SfXAxWSYeT-XG0fZAA

 

27 Mar 2026

Hi everyone, just a quick heads-up that we’ve had a few confirmed cases of school sores (impetigo) reported at school this week.

As many of you know, these are super contagious and can spread through the classrooms pretty quickly if we aren't careful. We’re asking all parents to keep a close eye on their children.

A few quick reminders:

Check for sores: Keep an eye out for any red spots, blisters, or those classic "honey-colored" crusts, especially around the nose and mouth.
Stay home: If you spot anything, please keep your child home and head to the doctor.
The 24-hour rule: Kids need to stay home until they’ve been on antibiotics for at least 24 hours, or until the sores have completely dried up.
Hygiene: Remind the kids about good hand washing and not sharing towels or water bottles for the time being.
You can find more info on what to look for here: https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/school-sores

Thanks for helping us keep the bugs at bay and our kids healthy!   

26 Mar 2026

With petrol prices now hitting record highs and causing significant pressure on household budgets, switching to the bus for the school run is a practical way for Taranaki whānau to reduce weekly expenses.

The Taranaki Regional Council (TRC) provides several services that can replace the daily commute. For most families, the cost of a bus fare is substantially lower than the current price of fuel required for two return trips a day.

Key Information for Families:

Cheaper Fares with Bee Card: Students aged 5–18 are eligible for discounted fares when using a registered Bee Card. These are significantly cheaper than cash fares.
Tag On and Off: To ensure you are charged the correct student rate and not a default fare, students must remember to "tag on" when boarding and "tag off" when exiting.
You can view the specific route maps, timetables, and current fare zones on the TRC website: ???? https://www.trc.govt.nz/buses-transport/routes

Using public transport is a direct way to manage the rising cost of living while petrol prices remain high.

26 Mar 2026

We already have a fantastic group of wonderful parents helping out in the tuck shop, but we’re looking to add one or two more friendly faces to the mix!

By adding a couple more volunteers to the group, we can spread the workload and make sure everything runs smoothly without it falling on just a few people.

If you can spare some time on Fridays, please scan the QR code below to join our dedicated WhatsApp group.

⚠️ Group Guidelines:
To keep things simple and efficient, this group is strictly for tuck shop coordination only. We use it solely for:

Organising the Friday roster
Managing volunteer availability

We’d love to have you on the team! It’s a great way to support the school and connect with our lovely parent community.

25 Mar 2026