2025 Updates: A Fresh Start for the New Year

Welcome back to another exciting year of learning at our kura! We’re thrilled to dive into 2025 with a few important changes that took place over the holidays. These updates are designed to streamline processes and enhance our school environment for tamariki, whānau, and staff.

Office and Administration Space

Our office and admin area has been relocated to the small building opposite the multipurpose room. This new location is more logical and visitor-friendly, making it easier for whānau to find when visiting the school. It also provides greater privacy for discussions with the principal or admin team about any sensitive matters.

Lunches at School

Lunches in schools will continue in 2025, but with a new approach. Cooked meals will no longer be prepared on-site, but will be delivered daily for our tamariki to enjoy. Weekly menus will be shared on our HERO app to keep you informed. Remember to pack healthy snacks for your child’s brain break and morning tea. Please avoid sending chocolate, lollies, or sugary drinks as these are not permitted.

Improved Communication

We are making communication simpler and more centralised. Starting this year, we will no longer use Facebook Messenger. Instead, we will fully transition to HERO’s messaging system. This will allow you to stay connected with your child’s teacher and keep all school-related updates in one convenient place.

Term 1, 2025 Information

First Day of Term
The first day of Term 1 is Monday, 3rd February 2025. The school day starts promptly at 8:50 am. Please ensure children not traveling by bus arrive by 8:45 am to organize their belongings and prepare for the day. School finishes at 2:45 pm, and all students should be picked up by 3:00 pm. If you’re running late, notify your child’s teacher through the HERO app.

Swimming in Term 1
Term 1 is our swimming term, and water safety is a vital part of your child’s education. All children are required to bring their togs, rash shirt, and a towel to school each day. As a SunSmart school, we must ensure tamariki wear rash shirts or swimwear that covers their shoulders to protect against harmful UV rays. Swimming is a compulsory part of the curriculum, so if your child is unable to swim due to illness or injury, please notify their teacher directly through the HERO app.

Stationery
To make things easier, stationery for your child/ren has been pre-arranged. An invoice will be sent during the first two weeks of the term, with payment due by the 20th of the following month. This information will also be visible in the HERO app.

Meet and Greet Evening
Join us for a Meet and Greet Evening on Tuesday, 4th February, from 5:30–6:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to visit your child’s classroom, learn about how their class will run, and connect with other whānau. Teachers will also provide a welcome letter and an overview of the year ahead. To make it easier, we’ll have a sausage sizzle so no one goes home hungry!

We’re excited about the year ahead and can’t wait to work together with you to make 2025 a fantastic year for everyone at our kura. Stay connected and informed through HERO, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need support. Kia kaha!