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Weekly notices

Term 4 - Week 10 notices and reminders (last week of school)

Monday - Class celebration day
Wednesday - Prizegiving at Umupuia Marae - Please be there by 5:15pm
Thursday - Last day - school finishes at 12pm

Reports coming home today

School reports are coming home in your child’s bag today. As always, you are welcome to get in touch with your child’s teacher, set up a meeting, have a phone conversation etc as you need.

Please keep in mind that the NZ curriculum is in a transition state. The maths and English have changed three times recently and the other areas are yet to be finalised. We have continued to use a variety of data sources to make an overall teacher judgement. At the very bottom of this week’s notices there is more information - most of which is repeated from notices we put in term two.

Prizegiving - Wednesday, 10 December at Umupuia Marae

Our prizegiving is a beautiful event for our whole school community to come together to celebrate the end of a successful school year. This is a special occasion and we ask that all our whānau are there. Children are presented with awards and cups and we hold a special farewell ceremony for our year 8 pupils. Our youngest students have a special role to play in the ceremony too.

Our kapa haka will be performing - and you do not want to miss them!

We would love all our tamariki there, as it will be a shame if they’re called up for an award and are not there to be celebrated.

Some important notices for the night:

The pōwhiri (welcoming ceremony) starts at 5:30pm so we ask that you are there by 5:15 at the latest. The evening ends around 7pm.
Please wait on the marae atea (the grassy area out the front) and do not enter the buildings until we have been officially invited in.
Parking is available in the paddock next to the marae.
Please ensure that your child is in school uniform, (no jumpers please) and that they have had something to eat and gone to the bathroom beforehand.
Allow plenty of time to get there - we have been notified that Maraetai Coast Road will be down to one lane with a stop/go sign. We need all our tamariki there by 5:15.

We are very fortunate that our local iwi, Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki host us at the stunning Umupuia Marae. Again, this is a very special event on our calendar and one that we do not want any of our children to miss out on. Please make every effort to have your child at this event. If we can help in any way, please let us know.

We look forward to seeing you all there.

Pool safety

After a couple of incidents at other schools recently, several schools have made the decision not to keep their pools open or at least close them to the community.

We are keeping ours open but have every expectation that the rules outlined in the Pool Use Agreement are followed very carefully by all pool users. Failure to do so will result in pool keys being cancelled. This was outlined to everyone on the agreements that were signed.

We thank our incredible pool committee members who do an amazing job - and who are all volunteers. If you see them around doing the water testing and other jobs, please be sure to thank them for their mahi.

Staffing update

At the end of the year we farewell some of our lovely staff as they move onto new adventures:

Mrs Faaiza McGinty has bought a new house in Waiuku and secured a job closer to home. Whaea Pennie who has been teaching our new entrant class over the last two terms will step into this role.
Miss Hayley Cruden will be coming back from maternity leave in January. As such, we will be farewelling our lovely Mrs Nhedy Panganiban who has been covering this role.
Mrs Tina Baptist is moving into the Learning Support Coordinator role at our school next year. We welcome Miss Stephanie Rudd in her place in the classroom.
Mrs Cory Bremner has requested to work part-time. Cory will remain in the Kōwhai team teaching STEM and doing release work. Mrs Bex Wilson is moving to the Kōwhai team to teach and we welcome Mrs Larissa Wiseman into the Kauri team in Bex’s place.

Please note that we are in a bit of an unknown situation with the development. There may still be some reshuffling as needed before the start of the year.

Road Patrol 2026

We are seeking parent volunteers to assist with our road crossings. If you have a spare day in the week (about 15-30 minutes), either before or after school, to help by supervising the crossing, please see the lovely ladies in the office. For the parents of some of our younger students, if your child is not able to do crossing duty, but you are keen to support us, we would also be grateful. We urgently need parent volunteers to help on Wednesday mornings and Monday and Friday afternoons in 2026.

Alice the Musical 2026

We are very excited that next year our Year 4-8 students have the opportunity to participate in our school production, Alice the Musical. Performance dates are 20th and 21st August, so put them in your diary!

If your child (current students in Years 3-7) has attended our information session and signed up, you will have received an email recently. If you have not received this email and your child (in Year 3-7 this year) is keen to participate, please contact Jo Odds - jodds@clevedonschool.co.nz.

Swim House Holiday Summer Lessons 2026

Give Your Child Water Confidence This Summer!

This January, Swim House is bringing quality swimming lessons to Clevedon Primary School Pool perfect for parents who want their child to feel safe, confident and happy in the water.

Small classes = More learning
Patient and dedicated instructors
Real water-safety skills, not just swimming
A fun and supportive environment

January 2026 Blocks

• Week 1: Mon 12 Jan – Fri 16 Jan

• Week 2: Mon 19 Jan – Fri 23 Jan

30-minute lessons | 5-day blocks | Ages 3+

Clevedon School Pool

Bookings: info@swimhouse.co.nz

2026 notices

Class placements and the first day of school

School starts for students on Thursday, January 29.
A few days before the first day, your child’s new teacher will email them (using your email address) to introduce themselves and to let your child know which room they are in. Please note that our class lists are not finalised until you get this letter from your child’s teacher.
On day one, please make your way to your child’s new class from 8:30am onwards.
We will have a pōwhiri for all our new families at 10:30am on the first day.
Stationery is available for purchase on Kindo. Once stationery is purchased, it will be delivered to your child’s class ready for day one. There is no need to cover the books.

School structure

Please see below for next year’s school structure. Please note that this is still tentative as with many houses in the developments nearing completion we are expecting more enrollments possibly at the last minute or early next year.

Kōwhai classes	Kauri classes	Tōtara classes	Other
Year 7/8	Year 4	NE/Y1	Performing arts teacher STEM Learning Support Coordinator Literacy support SENCO Various release teachers
Year 7/8	Year 4	Y1/2
Year 7/8	Year 5/6	Year 2
	Year 5/6	Year 2/3
	Year 5/6	Year 2/3
	Year 5/6	Year 2/3
		Year 2/3
		NE/Y1*	*New class, currently due to start in term two.

Office opening hours

Our office will be open on the following days and times:

Tuesday, 27 January from 9am-3:30pm
Wednesday, 28 January from 8:30-3:00pm
Normal hours of operation (8:30-3:30) begin on the first day of school - 29 January

Open afternoon in January

On Tuesday, 27 January our teachers will be at school working and setting up their classrooms. You are welcome to pop in casually with your child between the hours of 1:30pm-3:00pm to meet their teacher. You do not have to do this, but some children find it helpful with their transition. You will have had a letter from the class teacher by then, letting you know which class they will be in.

Stationery for 2026

Please click here for information on stationery for 2026. Unlike previous years, this is already live on Kindo for you to action. The stationery will be delivered to the classrooms from the first day of school after they have been paid for.

BYOD iPads for year 4-8 pupils

This letter was sent to all parents of current year 3-7 pupils regarding iPad requirements for next year’s year 4-8 pupils. In case you missed it, please click here. Please do read the section at the bottom around managing iPads at home - it is important to set up as you mean to go on.

Term dates 2026

Open afternoon - Tuesday, 27 January (details above)

	Term 1	Term 2	Term 3	Term 4
Start	Thursday 29 Jan	Monday 20 April	Monday 20 July	Monday 12 October
End	Thursday 2 April	Friday 3 July	Friday 25 September	Thursday 10 Dec
Holidays in term time	Waitangi Good Friday	Anzac Day King’s birthday	-	Labour Day
Teacher only days	Friday, 27 Feb (Wk 5)	Friday 29 May (Wk 6)

Curriculum and assessment update - please read to stay informed

You may be aware that the New Zealand Curriculum is currently being updated. English (for Year 0–6*) and Maths (for Year 0–8) have already had changes rolled out, and schools are now expected to teach from these new versions (the latest version was sent out in October). We started quality professional development for our teachers last year on the new curriculum and continued the learning this year. We feel confident that the teaching is robust and meets the new curriculum expectations (even the latest latest version!).

However, while what we teach has changed, the tools we use to assess progress haven't caught up yet. There are currently no standardised assessments that use the new curriculum expectations and levelling. We continue to use assessments that use the old levels, and the expectations from the old curriculum. These ‘old’ tools are still great at giving teachers another lens on children’s learning and help to triangulate the different data sources. Once updated assessments are available to us, we will switch to using those. In short, this year we have a foot in both worlds, but as a school we are well placed to respond to any changes as they come our way.

Under the old system, children were assessed against numbered “curriculum levels” (like Levels 1, 2, 3), which were tied generally to two year levels – for example, a typical Year 3 or 4 student would be working at Level 2, and a Year 5 or 6 student at Level 3. These levels gave a general sense of whether a child was “at”, “above” or “below” the expected level for their year.

In the refreshed curriculum, learning is organised into broader “phases of learning” instead. Each phase spans multiple years – for example, Years 0–3 is Phase 1, Years 4–6 is Phase 2 and Years 7-8 is Phase 3. The refreshed curriculum also has specific progressions (by year level) for what children should know and be able to do within each phase.

In some cases, the expectations in the new curriculum are actually higher or more specific than before. So if it looks like your child is not achieving at the same level as they were previously, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’ve gone backwards – it may be that the goalposts have moved. We’ll continue to communicate openly and help you understand what your child’s learning journey looks like under this new system. It is crucial that you ask your child’s teacher any questions that you might have about your child’s progress and achievement.

* Note: The year 7-8 English curriculum will come into effect next year, so our year 7/8 pupils have been taught and assessed on the old curriculum in 2025.

End year reports

Your child’s end year report will use the new curriculum expectations for reading, writing and maths. You will know from the report how your child is travelling to meet the end year curriculum expectations. The report will tell you if your child is:

At curriculum expectations
Above the curriculum expectations - we expect that they are operating comfortably more than one year level above expectation
Below the curriculum expectation - more than one year below
Well Below - possibly up to two years or more below

Further reading

You can read information on what we assess and how teachers make their judgments on our website. Please click on this link if you are interested in reading more on this topic.

We will update our practices and ways of operating as needed once the Ministry has caught up with all the changes.

Christmas Lights - TONIGHT

We welcome you to join our school community for a family picnic and markets from 5pm to 9pm on Friday.

Here are some reminders:

Gold coin donation at the gate
Raffles will be drawn tonight - get your raffle tickets in to be in to win
Lots of yummy food for sale - some vendors have Eftpos but stalls will need cash
Stalls and games run by children - please bring cash
Make sure you do the ‘Where’s Santa and Elfindu?’ scavenger hunts!
Santa is visiting us from approximately 6-7pm (by the friendship garden)
The Grinch is visiting us from approximately 7-8pm (in the old dental clinic)
Pool keys on sale - pool season starts soon, so get you key tonight (details below)
Access is through the two main gates - the field is off limits this year.
This is a family friendly event with children - please limit alcohol consumption. School is vape, smoke and dog free!

Please bring cash! Independent vendors will have Eftpos but the school stalls will not.

Term 4 - Week 9 notices and reminders

Monday - Year 8 graduation
Tuesday - Competitive swimming trials for year 5-7
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday Freeze - ice blocks and flavoured milk for sale ($2)

Upcoming events

Week 9 - Monday - Year 8 Graduation

Week 10 - Wednesday - Prizegiving at Umupuia Marae

Week 10 - Thursday - last day of school 12pm finish

Quick reminders

Yearbook is on sale on Kindo - limited numbers - be in quick
Pool keys will be on sale - see last week’s notices
2026 stationery is on Kindo should you wish to order early

Prizegiving - Wednesday, 10 December at Umupuia Marae

Our kapa haka will be performing - and you do not want to miss them!

The pōwhiri (welcoming ceremony) starts at 5:30pm so we ask that you are there by 5:15 at the latest. The evening ends around 7pm.

We are very fortunate that our local iwi, Ngai Tai ki Tamaki host us at the stunning Umupuia Marae. Again, this is a very special event on our calendar and one that we do not want any of our children to miss out on. Please do make every effort to have your child at this event. If we can help in any way, please let us know.

Homestay families needed

We have a group of students from China coming to visit our school in January next year, Term 1, week 3 for 1`to 2 weeks. We are in desperate need of families to host them during that time. You will be paid $400 to help cover the cost of each student that you host. If you host two pupils, you will get paid $800.

The requirement is that they have their own room. If you host two students, you will only need one room for them but they will need their own bed. Hosting two students is usually easier as they have each other for company. You will need to have a smoke/vape-free home.

If you are able to help with this, please fill in this form or email Donna at the office. We need quite a few new families to please help with this round as the numbers are a bit higher than normal.

Kapa haka uniforms - help needed sewing velcro

We need to improve the fastenings on our beautiful new girls’ kapa haka uniforms by sewing velcro into the straps. This is mostly handsewing work. Anyone who is happy to take home some uniforms next week, sew on velcro and get them back by 5th December, please contact Jo on jodds@clevedonschool.co.nz. All materials and an example will be provided.

Seesaw is being retired next year

The cost of Seesaw has been going up and some functions we have relied on have been retired by them. We will be replacing Seesaw with another platform next year. In the meantime, please take any screenshots of photos you may like to keep of your child that might be on there. Once our contract ends, all accounts will be deleted.

Legacy tiles

You may have noticed the legacy walls outside of our school hall. You are invited to purchase a tile inscribed with your child's or family's name to be included on our Legacy Wall. This fundraiser supports the school and creates a lasting history of your child’s years with us. If you are interested in doing so, please click on this link and fill in the form.

Bizzy Bodz Summer Holiday Programme

Please click here to see the Bizzy Bodz holiday programme for the summer period.

Looking forward to 2026

Please keep an eye on this section, as we will be adding to it as we have more information e.g. around stationery. If you have any questions please do make contact.

School structure

Please see below for next year’s school structure. We’ve made a slight change as we’ve had more enrollments - and please note that even this is still tentative as with many houses in the developments nearing completion we are expecting more enrollments.

Kōwhai classes	Kauri classes	Tōtara classes	Other
Year 7/8	Year 4	NE/Y1	Performing arts teacher STEM Learning Support Coordinator Literacy support SENCO Various release teachers
Year 7/8	Year 4	Y1/2
Year 7/8	Year 5/6	Year 2
	Year 5/6	Year 2/3
	Year 5/6	Year 2/3
	Year 5/6	Year 2/3
		Year 2/3
		NE/Y1*	*New class, currently due to start in term two.

Class lists

We are busy working on class placements for next year. Class placements are a long and laborious task for us, but one that we love doing with care and attention. We spend hours poring over our class lists and individually placing each child in the right place. We take into account social, emotional and academic needs when establishing the best fit for them. Your child may not be with their best friend. This is ok. They can still see them every day, and it allows them to develop other relationships. We are however doing our very best to ensure children have some of their identified friends with them in their new room. Please be assured that every decision has a lot of thought behind it. Every class list has several pairs of eyes on it including the current teacher, previous teachers, team leaders, our specialist team and our senior leadership team.

Please note that we do not take requests from parents. For example, often parents request that their child be with a particular child and we may have had the opposite request from the other parents. Or, the teacher believes some children are not good for each others' learning. Please trust that we will do our very best and place your child with care, and do not be disappointed if we can’t fulfil your request.

Class lists will be ready in the new year and your child’s new teacher will send them a welcome letter before school starts. We will also have an open afternoon in January, where your child can pop in to see their classroom and meet the teacher before school starts.

If you have any queries about next year, please feel free to contact our deputy principal, Mrs Sarah Park.

Stationery for 2026

Please click here for information on stationery for 2026. Unlike previous years, this is already live on Kindo for you to action this year, if you prefer. The stationery will be delivered to the classrooms from the first day of school after they have been paid for.

School trips

We had quite a few suggestions from parents via our parent survey requesting for us to reinstate school trips. Previously we stopped doing these due to feedback from parents at the time, due to the cost (buses being pricey from here). We will next year reinstate a trip per year for each team in school. Below is what the tentative plan is for the teams in 2026.

Tōtara team (year 1-3) - Butterfly Creek in term one - this fits in with the unit of learning on living things and change
Kauri team (year 4-6) - MOTAT in term three - this fits in with the unit of learning on structures and forces
Kōwhai team (year 7-8)
- GRIP leadership conference in March
- School camp in May at Lakewood Lodge (this camp is done biannually)
- Sports camp (for those that opt in and are selected) in September

BYOD iPads for year 4-8 pupils

Term dates 2026

Open afternoon - Tuesday, 27 January (details below)

	Term 1	Term 2	Term 3	Term 4
Start	Thursday 29 Jan	Monday 20 April	Monday 20 July	Monday 12 October
End	Thursday 2 April	Friday 3 July	Friday 25 September	Thursday 10 Dec
Holidays in term time	Waitangi Good Friday	Anzac Day King’s birthday	-	Labour Day
Teacher only days	Friday, 27 Feb (Wk 5)	Friday 29 May (Wk 6)

Open afternoon in January

Term 4 - Week 8 notices and reminders

Tuesday - Weetbix TRYathlon - please ensure the office knows that your child is participating
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday Freeze - ice blocks and flavoured milk for sale ($2)
Friday - Mufti day - bring a Christmas gift - see details below
Friday - CHRISTMAS LIGHTS - see information below

Upcoming events

Week 8 - Tuesday - Weetbix TRYathlon

Week 8 - Friday - Mufti day- Painga Project - Bring a Christmas gift

Week 8 - Friday - Christmas Lights picnic 5:00pm start

Week 9 - Monday - Year 8 Graduation

Week 10 - Wednesday - Prizegiving at Umupuia Marae

Week 10 - Thursday - last day of school 12pm finish

Quick reminders

Yearbook is on sale on Kindo - limited numbers - be in quick
Pool keys will be on sale - see last week’s notices
2026 stationery is on Kindo should you wish to order early

Homestay families needed

If you are able to help with this, please fill in this form or email Donna at the office. We need quite a few new families to please help with this round as the numbers are a bit higher than normal.

Charitable gift giving - Friday Mufti day

Please note we have a special mufti day coming up in week 8 - this is to support the Painga Project. The Painga Project is a local charity that supports children in our community. Please bring a wrapped NEW Christmas gift or two or three (the more the merrier). Please label the gifts with either boy/girl and a relevant age if applicable. The gifts are distributed by Painga Project to families who need them. We have a lot of our own families and those in nearby communities doing it very hard this year - we’re sure a little bit of relief and cheer at Christmas will go a long way. Thank you for supporting this amazing initiative.

Kapa haka uniforms - help needed sewing velcro

Seesaw is being retired next year

Legacy tiles

Christmas Lights

It's nearly time! Christmas Lights is on next week!

This is always a fun evening and a great way to kick start the festive season.

We welcome you to join our school community for a family picnic and markets from 5pm to 9pm next Friday, 28 November.

Please note that this is a family event and we request that alcohol consumption is minimised and discreet. The school field is also closed for the night.

Raffles

These have been sent home. We will also have a limited number available on the night. There are some amazing bags of goodies to give away.

Volunteers

We are still in urgent need of some more volunteers. This is one of our largest events of the year, and we need your help to make it happen. We need help on the front desk and also the sausage sizzle.

If you can help out please email clevedonchristmaslights@gmail.com

What to expect on the night:

Family picnic kicks off from 5pm (until 9pm). Entry is from the school’s two main gates - North Road and Clevedon-Kawakawa Bay Road.

Music - We are also lucky enough to have the incredible Chapmans (musicians) to entertain us again this year.

Food – Bring a picnic or enjoy a selection of food and drink including:

Kawakawa Bay Pizzas

Akemi Dumplings

Double Dutch Fries

Clevedon Coast Oysters

The Flying Rib

Sausage Sizzle

Hungarian Twisters

Lalele Gelato

Clevedon Strawberries

Entertainment – Where’s Santa and Elfindu scavenger hunts around the school

Santa - Santa will be visiting again this year from approximately 6pm-7pm in the Grotto by the friendship garden.

The Grinch - The Grinch will also make an appearance from approximately 7PM-8PM in his lair in the old Dental Clinic (Kawakawa Bay Road Gate).

Class windows – The children and our incredible parent volunteers have put an amazing effort into their class windows. These will look amazing in daylight and spectacular in the dark. The school will be open (North Road entrance) until Sunday for you to view the windows at your leisure.

Christmas stalls and games - The children have also been working hard on creating their own Christmas stalls. There will be Christmas decorations, baking, second hand stall, face painting and games to name a few.

Please bring cash! Independent vendors will have Eftpos but the school stalls will not.

Bizzy Bodz Summer Holiday Programme

Please click here to see the Bizzy Bodz holiday programme for the summer period.

Looking forward to 2026

Please keep an eye on this section, as we will be adding to it as we have more information e.g. around stationery. If you have any questions please do make contact.

School structure

Please see below for next year’s school structure. This is still tentative as with many houses in the developments nearing completion we are expecting more enrollments.

Kōwhai classes	Kauri classes	Tōtara classes	Other
Year 7/8	Year 4	NE/Y1	Performing arts teacher Learning Support Coordinator Literacy support STEM SENCO Various release teachers
Year 7/8	Year 4	NE/Y1
Year 7/8	Year 5/6	Year 2
	Year 5/6	Year 2/3
	Year 5/6	Year 2/3
	Year 5/6	Year 2/3
		Year 2/3
		NE/Y1*	*New class, currently due to start in term three.

Class lists

If you have any queries about next year, please feel free to contact our deputy principal, Mrs Sarah Park.

Stationery for 2026

School trips

Tōtara team (year 1-3) - Butterfly Creek in term one - this fits in with the unit of learning on living things and change
Kauri team (year 4-6) - MOTAT in term three - this fits in with the unit of learning on structures and forces
Kōwhai team (year 7-8)
- GRIP leadership conference in March
- School camp in May at Lakewood Lodge (this camp is done biannually)
- Sports camp (for those that opt in and are selected) in September

BYOD iPads for year 4-8 pupils

Term dates 2026

Open afternoon - Tuesday, 27 January (details below)

	Term 1	Term 2	Term 3	Term 4
Start	Thursday 29 Jan	Monday 20 April	Monday 20 July	Monday 12 October
End	Thursday 2 April	Friday 3 July	Friday 25 September	Thursday 10 Dec
Holidays in term time	Waitangi Good Friday	Anzac Day King’s birthday	-	Labour Day
Teacher only days	Friday, 27 Feb (Wk 5)	Friday 29 May (Wk 6)

Open afternoon in January

Term 4 - Week 7 notices and reminders

Thursday - Pizza day
Friday Freeze - ice blocks and flavoured milk for sale ($2)
Friday - Second hand uniform shop open 8:30-9am in the hall
Friday - Tōtara show at 2pm

Upcoming events
Week 7 - Friday - Tōtara show 2pm

Week 8 - Tuesday - Weetbix TRYathlon

Week 8 - Friday - Mufti day- Painga Project - Bring a Christmas gift

Week 8 - Friday - Christmas Lights picnic 5:00pm start

Week 9 - Monday - Year 8 Graduation

Week 10 - Wednesday - Prizegiving at Umupuia Marae

Week 10 - Thursday - last day of school 12pm finish

Clevedon School Christmas Lights – Volunteers Needed!

Over 1,000 people come together to celebrate, and it’s only possible thanks to the amazing help from our parent community.

We’re looking for parent helpers to lend a hand with everything, as always we need a massive team to pull this off, we need mums, dads, grandparents, teenagers any family that can lend a hand. We’re looking for volunteers to do hour slots on gate entry, raffle tickets, games, pool key sales, security, sausage sizzle and packdown. Please contact Sallie on 021 372 462 or ptfa@clevedonschool.co.nz to let us know where you can help.

If you love these events and want them to continue, then please step up and help where you can - they are run by volunteers.

Hats and sunscreen

Please send your child to school with sunscreen on each day and check that they have their hat in their bag. Please teach them how to apply sunscreen if they don’t know so they can self-manage throughout the day.

School hats OR plain blue or black hats only

It’s almost POOL SEASON!

Key sales will begin the week of Christmas Lights before and after school on Tuesday 25, Wednesday 26 and Friday 28 November (8.30-9am and 3-3.30pm). Our pool committee members will be located outside room 3.

At the Christmas Lights event on Friday 28 November sales will be from 5 - 7pm and they will be located just inside the main gate.

Sales continue the week after Christmas Lights before and after school on Tuesday 2, Wednesday 3 and Friday 5 December (8.30-9am and 3-3.30pm). We will be located outside room 3.

LAST DAY OF SALES WILL BE ON THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Thursday 11 December from 12-12.30pm.

EFTPOS ONLY

No keys will be sold outside these windows. Sponsorship options are available throughout the season.

White elephant stall

We are excited to announce that the Tōtara team will be hosting a White Elephant stall at the upcoming Christmas lights event! If you have any gently used toys, children's clothes or children’s books that you would be willing to donate, we would love to take them off your hands. Please drop them off ASAP at room 15. We kindly ask that all items are in good condition and suitable for resale.

Umbrella amnesty

Please check the boots of your car to see if you have any umbrellas with Clevedon School on it - we hand these out when people are caught short in the rain and have now run out! Some are blue, some have Boomrock branding and some are Bunnings ones. Thank you!

Charitable gift giving (week 8)

Competitive Swimming

Please see this letter for more information on the upcoming optional competitive swimming trials opportunity for your Year 5, 6 or 7 child to participate in.

Seesaw is being retired next year

Legacy tiles

Yearbook 2025

We are excited to announce that our Clevedon School yearbook for 2025 is now available for order. The yearbook is the perfect way to help your child keep a lasting memory of their school years, from Year 1 to Year 8.

This book showcases and celebrates school events and children's experiences across the whole school. It features class photographs, school productions, sporting events, Ag Day, Kapa Haka, year 8 photos and much more. Each class at Clevedon School will take part in creating some aspect of the yearbook, as each classroom will have a page, and each child will be featured in some way.

We have only ordered 100 copies to be printed, so it is first-come, first-served. You don't want to miss out on this opportunity to look back on some wonderful memories from 2025. The cost of the yearbook will be $35.00. The last date to order these via Kindo is Monday, 24 November.

Cookie Time

We are doing a Cookie Time fundraiser this month. Cash or Eftpos only to the office with order form before/on Thursday 20 November - unfortunately we cannot take late orders. Pick up will be from school (date TBC). Dairy free & gluten free options available. If you need another order form please contact the office.

Bizzy Bodz Summer Holiday Programme

Please click here to see the Bizzy Bodz holiday programme for the summer period.

Looking forward to 2026

Please keep an eye on this section, as we will be adding to it as we have more information e.g. around stationery. If you have any questions please do make contact.

School structure

Please see below for next year’s school structure. This is still tentative as with many houses in the developments nearing completion we are expecting more enrollments.

Kōwhai classes	Kauri classes	Tōtara classes	Other
Year 7/8	Year 4	NE/Y1	Performing arts teacher Learning Support Coordinator Literacy support STEM SENCO Various release teachers
Year 7/8	Year 4	NE/Y1
Year 7/8	Year 5/6	Year 2
	Year 5/6	Year 2/3
	Year 5/6	Year 2/3
	Year 5/6	Year 2/3
		Year 2/3
		NE/Y1*	*New class, currently due to start in term three.

Class lists

If you have any queries about next year, please feel free to contact our deputy principal, Mrs Sarah Park.

Stationery for 2026

School trips

Tōtara team (year 1-3) - Butterfly Creek in term one - this fits in with the unit of learning on living things and change
Kauri team (year 4-6) - MOTAT in term three - this fits in with the unit of learning on structures and forces
Kōwhai team (year 7-8)
- GRIP leadership conference in March
- School camp in May at Lakewood Lodge (this camp is done biannually)
- Sports camp (for those that opt in and are selected) in September

BYOD iPads for year 4-8 pupils

Term dates 2026

Open afternoon - Tuesday, 27 January (details below)

	Term 1	Term 2	Term 3	Term 4
Start	Thursday 29 Jan	Monday 20 April	Monday 20 July	Monday 12 October
End	Thursday 2 April	Friday 3 July	Friday 25 September	Thursday 10 Dec
Holidays in term time	Waitangi Good Friday	Anzac Day King’s birthday	-	Labour Day
Teacher only days	Friday, 27 Feb (Wk 5)	Friday 29 May (Wk 6)

Open afternoon in January

Term 4 - Week 6 notices and reminders

Tuesday - Hunua Cultural Festival - hosted by Clevedon School (see details below)
Thursday - Parent volunteers thank you morning tea 11am
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday Freeze - ice blocks and flavoured milk for sale ($2)
Friday - Mufti day - Bring a Christmas item (see details below)
Friday - all school library books due back for end of year

Upcoming events

Week 6 - Tuesday - Hunua Cluster Cultural Festival

Week 6 - Thursday - Parent volunteers morning tea

Week 6 - Friday - Mufti day - Bring a Christmas item
Week 7 - Friday - Tōtara show 2pm

Week 8 - Tuesday - Weetbix TRYathlon

Week 8 - Friday - Mufti day- Painga Project - Bring a Christmas gift

Week 8 - Friday - Christmas Lights picnic 5:00pm start

Week 9 - Monday - Year 8 Graduation

Week 10 - Wednesday - Prizegiving at Umupuia Marae

Week 10 - Thursday - last day of school 12pm finish

Hats and sunscreen

School hats OR plain blue or black hats only

Mufti day - bring a Christmas item

Our PTFA are putting together raffle baskets to be drawn at Christmas Lights. Please bring along an item for mufti day - something you would like to get in a Christmas basket e.g. Christmas decor, festive food items (no alcohol), gift wrap, decorations etc.

Children can wear Christmas gear or regular mufti clothes if they prefer.

Stationery for 2026

This is live on Kindo for you to action when you’re ready.

Hunua cultural festival - Clevedon hosting - Tuesday 11 November

Each year our senior kapa haka represents our school at the Hunua cluster cultural festival. This year, we are hosting the event at our school and we’re expecting a large group of tamariki, kaiako and whānau members from other schools.

Our junior kapa haka and the rest of the school will help with the mihi whakatau (the welcome at the start of the day) and then each school will have a slot during which they will perform in our school hall. Our senior kapa haka will be a part of the festival and will perform at the end of the day (approximately 2pm).

Our incredible PTFA have stepped up once again to support us by selling drinks and kai at the festival - if you are able to support, please respond to their call for help.

This is quite a major event for our school. Some of our classes will be merging for the day, and our classes will have a chance to come and be part of the audience at various times during the event.

We welcome all our whānau to come along and see the performances. Parking will be available at the Hallertau and the gate onto the field will be open for pedestrian access.

Competitive Swimming

Please see this letter for more information on the upcoming optional competitive swimming trials opportunity for your Year 5, 6 or 7 child to participate in.

Legacy tiles

Yearbook 2025

Cookie Time

Road Patrol 2026

We are asking for students from year 4, 5, 6 and 7 in 2025 to come forward and become a member of our school traffic safety team for 2026. We are also urgently seeking parent volunteers to assist with the crossings.

Student help still needed on:

Wednesday and Thursday mornings
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons

Parent help still needed on:

Wednesday mornings
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons

The training will be at school on Tuesday 4th November (1.30 pm- 2.45 pm) with those students and parents who are volunteering for 2026. If you require a new form please see Donna in the office.

White elephant stall

Charitable gift giving (week 8)

Looking forward to 2026

Please keep an eye on this section, as we will be adding to it as we have more information e.g. around stationery. If you have any questions please do make contact.

Class lists

If you have any queries about next year, please feel free to contact our deputy principal, Mrs Sarah Park.

Stationery for 2026

School trips

Tōtara team (year 1-3) - Butterfly Creek in term one - this fits in with the unit of learning on living things and change
Kauri team (year 4-6) - MOTAT in term three - this fits in with the unit of learning on structures and forces
Kōwhai team (year 7-8)
- GRIP leadership conference in March
- School camp in May at Lakewood Lodge (this camp is done biannually)
- Sports camp (for those that opt in and are selected) in September

BYOD iPads for year 4-8 pupils

Term dates 2026

Open afternoon - Tuesday, 27 January (details below)

	Term 1	Term 2	Term 3	Term 4
Start	Thursday 29 Jan	Monday 20 April	Monday 20 July	Monday 12 October
End	Thursday 2 April	Friday 3 July	Friday 25 September	Thursday 10 Dec
Holidays in term time	Waitangi Good Friday	Anzac Day King’s birthday	-	Labour Day
Teacher only days	Friday, 27 Feb (Wk 5)	Friday 29 May (Wk 6)

Open afternoon in January

Term 4 - Week 5 notices and reminders

Thursday - Pizza day
Friday Freeze - ice blocks and flavoured milk for sale ($2)
Friday - Second-hand uniform shop 8:30-9am in the hall

Hunua cultural festival - Clevedon hosting - Tuesday 11 November (week 6)

Our incredible PTFA have stepped up once again to support us by selling drinks and kai at the festival - if you are able to support, please respond to their call for help.

This is quite a major event for our school. Some of our classes will be merging for the day, and our classes will have a chance to come and be part of the audience at various times during the event.

We welcome all our whānau to come along and see the performances. Parking will be available at the Hallertau and the gate onto the field will be open for pedestrian access.

Legacy tiles

Yearbook 2025

Road Patrol 2026

Student help still needed on:

Wednesday and Thursday mornings
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons

Parent help still needed on:

Wednesday mornings
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons

The training will be at school on Tuesday 4th November (1.30 pm- 2.45 pm) with those students and parents who are volunteering for 2026. If you require a new form please see Donna in the office.

White elephant stall

Covering library books

We have a pile of lovely new library books ready to go into the library for the start of next year. They need to be covered with sticky back plastic to ensure they last. If you would be able to help by taking a box of books and covering materials home to cover them over the next few weeks, please get in touch with Jo Odds - jodds@clevedonschool.co.nz. Thanks so much!

Charitable gift giving (week 8)

Upcoming events

Week 6 - Tuesday - Hunua Cluster Cultural Festival

Week 6 - Thursday - Parent volunteers morning tea

Week 6 - Friday - Mufti day - Bring a Christmas item
Week 7 - Friday - Tōtara show 2pm

Week 8 - Tuesday - Weetbix TRYathlon

Week 8 - Friday - Mufti day- Painga Project - Bring a Christmas gift

Week 8 - Friday - Christmas Light picnic 5:00pm start

Week 9 - Monday - Year 8 Graduation

Week 10 - Wednesday - Prizegiving at Umupuia Marae

Week 10 - Thursday - last day of school 12pm finish

Looking forward to 2026

Please keep an eye on this section, as we will be adding to it as we have more information e.g. around stationery. If you have any questions please do make contact.

Class lists

If you have any queries about next year, please feel free to contact our deputy principal, Mrs Sarah Park.

Stationery for 2026

School trips

Tōtara team (year 1-3) - Butterfly Creek in term one - this fits in with the unit of learning on living things and change
Kauri team (year 4-6) - MOTAT in term three - this fits in with the unit of learning on structures and forces
Kōwhai team (year 7-8)
- GRIP leadership conference in March
- School camp in May at Lakewood Lodge (this camp is done biannually)
- Sports camp (for those that opt in and are selected) in September

BYOD iPads for year 4-8 pupils

Term dates 2026

Open afternoon - Tuesday, 27 January (details to follow)

	Term 1	Term 2	Term 3	Term 4
Start	Thursday 29 Jan	Monday 20 April	Monday 20 July	Monday 12 October
End	Thursday 2 April	Friday 3 July	Friday 25 September	Thursday 10 Dec
Holidays in term time	Waitangi Good Friday	Anzac Day King’s birthday	-	Labour Day
Teacher only days	Friday, 27 Feb (Wk 5)	Friday 29 May (Wk 6)

Term 4 - Week 4 notices and reminders

Monday - Labour day - School closed
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday Freeze - ice blocks and flavoured milk for sale ($2)

Thank you to our PTFA and community

We’d like to extend a huge thank you to our incredible PTFA and the wider Clevedon School community for your ongoing fundraising efforts and support. Thanks to your generosity and countless hours of hard work, the PTFA has recently contributed an amazing $20,000 to the school.

As you know, this year we were thrilled to purchase a much-needed senior playground, following last year’s new junior playground. Both spaces are already being thoroughly enjoyed and well used by our tamariki every day.

It’s important to know that Ministry of Education funding only covers the essentials - the things that keep the lights on and the doors open - but not the things we consider “must-haves” that truly make a difference to children’s experiences at school. To provide the extras our students deserve, we rely on fundraising, parent donations, and income from international students to bridge the gap.

Every sausage sizzle, raffle ticket, and event you’ve supported helps create a richer, more engaging environment for our children. We are so grateful for the generosity, time, and energy our community continues to give. Together, we make Clevedon School the special place it is.

When you see our incredible PTFA ladies around, please be sure to thank them. They are hard working volunteers who give selflessly to support all our children.

Our school fences and gates

Our school gates open at 8:25am and close at 3:25 daily. If you are still onsite after this time, please use the foot gate near the hall - this remains unlocked until 5:30pm. We have had quite a few parents and students jumping the fence recently.

If your spouse picks up and may not read this, kindly share this information with them too.

Parent helpers morning tea - week 6 - Thursday, 13 November

We warmly invite all the amazing parents and whānau members who have helped us out this year to a thank you morning tea. If you have helped us with any PTFA events, Ag day, trips, camp, road patrol etc, please do come in if you can. It's our very small way of showing our gratitude.

To help us with catering, please RSVP by clicking here if you are able to make it.

Road Patrol 2026

We are asking for students from year 4, 5, 6 and 7 in 2025 to come forward and become a member of our school traffic safety team for 2026. We are also seeking parent volunteers to assist with the crossings. If you have a spare day in the week (about 30 minutes), either before or after school, to help by supervising the crossing, please see the lovely ladies in the office. For the parents of some of our younger students, if your child is not able to do crossing duty, but you are keen to support us, we would also be grateful. We require three parents each day (front and back of the school) in the morning and in the afternoon. The training will be at school on Tuesday 4th November (1 pm- 2.45 pm) with those students and parents who are volunteering for 2026. Students cannot do the training without this permission form, so please return it by Monday 27th October. Students should have brought permission forms home in the last week of term three. If you require a new form please see Donna in the office.

Christmas Lights - Window decorators and committee members 🎅 🎄 🎁 ✨

Christmas Lights is a major school event this term and will be held on the evening of Friday 28 November. The school will host another fun family picnic night, with Christmas markets, food stalls and entertainment. The classroom windows will be decorated and lit up for Christmas.

We are after a group of 3-4 parents from each classroom to help coordinate these classroom windows. If you would like to be a part of this, please get in touch. We would love to have you on board.

The PTFA are also looking for a few parents to be Santa’s little helpers and join the Christmas Lights Committee. This is an awesome event for our community and any help will be greatly appreciated.

Please contact us at ptfa@clevedonschool.co.nz or send Sallie Norman a message on 021 372 462.

Christmas Lights - Save the date!

Farm trail walk - supporting the Kawakawa Bay Kindy

Please click here for details

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Weetbix Tryathlon

The TRYathlon is all about giving it a try and is a rewarding and fun day out for you and your child. Entries are open now. The event is taking place on Tuesday 25th November at Mountfort Park in Manurewa. Please see this letter for details.

Cookie Time

Prizegiving - Umupuia

Great news! The council have pushed their start date for the works at Umupuia Marae, and our lovely friends from Ngai tai ki Tamaki will be able to host us again this year at this very special venue. Our Prizegiving is on Wednesday, 10 December.

Term 4 - Week 3 notices and reminders

Monday-Wednesday - Scholastic book fair 8:30-9am and 3:00-3:30pm
Thursday - STRIKE DAY - school closed
Friday - Athletics day - see notices below

Teacher strike - THURSDAY

Teachers are most likely on strike on Thursday, 23 October. If the strike does happen, the school will be closed on this day. Unfortunately, Bizzy Bodz are not able to offer a special day on this day, so please make arrangements. We will keep reminding you and update you if this situation changes.

Athletics Day - action required

Our big day out for athletics is going to be on Friday of week 3. Please ensure you have filled in the permission form and paid for the bus via Kindo.

Details have been shared in this letter. We desperately need volunteers to help in the senior end of the school so please contact Chris Morgan if you are able to support us. cmorgan@clevedonschool.co.nz

A few notes please:

Children must be at school as close to 8:30 as possible. Once the buses leave, there will be no one at school. Do not drop your children off late on this day.
Children can dress in their house colours or school PE shirt. Comfortable sports shoes please.
Hats, sunscreen and plenty of food and water is a must.
The grandstand is out of action this year, so please come prepared as adults with sunscreen etc, too.
No dogs, smoking or vaping at the athletics grounds.
Parents, please help us by not crossing the track during races and be mindful of the shotput and discus throwing areas.
At the end of the day, we would prefer to have all our children travel back on the bus with us (this is all part of the fun of the day!). If you absolutely have to take your child, please ensure you sign them out with their usual class teacher. This is crucial and we need to account for every child.

Parent helpers morning tea - week 6 - Thursday, 13 November

To help us with catering, please RSVP by clicking here if you are able to make it.

Road Patrol 2026

Prizegiving - Umupuia

Christmas Lights - Window decorators and committee members 🎅 🎄 🎁 ✨

We are after a group of 3-4 parents from each classroom to help coordinate these classroom windows. If you would like to be a part of this, please get in touch. We would love to have you on board.

Please contact us at ptfa@clevedonschool.co.nz or send Sallie Norman a message on 021 372 462.

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Weetbix Tryathlon

Cookie Time

Team newsletters

Please click on the links below for this term’s newsletters by team. It’s a busy term with lots going on. Please keep an eye on these notices and contact your child’s teacher with any queries.

Tōtara team - Year 0-3

Kauri team - Year 4-6

Kōwhai team - Year 7-8

Letter to year 3-7 parents

This letter was sent to all parents of year 3-7 pupils regarding iPad requirements for next year’s year 4-8 pupils. In case you missed it, please click here.

Term dates 2026

We finally heard from the Minister last week regarding Teacher Only Days so can now confirm our dates as below.

Term 4 - Week 2 notices and reminders

Wednesday 10am - cut off for pizza orders
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Scholastic book fair opens 8:30-9am then 3:00-3:30pm
Friday Freeze - ice blocks and flavoured milk for sale ($2) - Please note there are no sausages in term 4

Team newsletters

Please click on the links below for this term’s newsletters by team. It’s a busy term with lots going on. Please keep an eye on these notices and contact your child’s teacher with any queries.

Tōtara team - Year 0-3

Kauri team - Year 4-6

Kōwhai team - Year 7-8

Teacher strike - 23 October (week 3)

Athletics Day - action required

Our big day out for athletics is going to be on Friday of week 3. Please ensure you have filled in the permission form and paid for the bus via Kindo.

Details have been shared in this letter.

Scholastic Book Fair

In weeks 2 and 3 we will have the book fair at school, where you can purchase new books from the Teacher Resource Room (between rooms 2 and 3). 30% of the profits from sales will go directly to the school, so we encourage you to come along and see what’s on offer and choose some great Christmas presents!

The fair will be open from 8:30–9:00am and 3:00–3:30pm on Friday of week 2, and Monday-Thursday of week 3.

Weetbix Tryathlon

Cookie Time

Road Patrol 2026

Attendance

It is imperative that students attend school every day that they can and that they are on time (other than when they are too sick to attend). If a student misses one day of school every two weeks, they miss more than a whole year of school by 16 years of age. Please help your children to build strong habits of regular school attendance - this will matter when they are older and hit their high school years.

If your child is away, please let us know straight away. You can do so by:

Using the school App - there is an ‘absence’ icon on there (preferred option)
Emailing attendance@clevedonschool.co.nz
Leaving a message on the answer phone (not a preferred option)

Our office gets very busy in the mornings and they need to account for every child by 9:10am at the latest. It helps them tremendously, to not have to make many phone calls to find out where children are.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Christmas Lights - Window decorators and committee members 🎅 🎄 🎁 ✨

We are after a group of 3-4 parents from each classroom to help coordinate these classroom windows. If you would like to be a part of this, please get in touch. We would love to have you on board.

Please contact us at ptfa@clevedonschool.co.nz or send Sallie Norman a message on 021 372 462.

Measles cases in Aotearoa - sharing on behalf of the Ministry

Recent measles cases linked to overseas travel have been reported in Te Tai Tokerau and Queenstown. Cases were active in the community while infectious and there is a risk of measles circulating there, and more widely in Aotearoa.

Points to share with parents, caregivers and the school community:

Measles is very contagious and can make people of any age very sick.
Watch for measles symptoms – fever, cough, runny nose, sore eyes and a blotchy rash.

Measles: Locations of interest in Aotearoa New Zealand – Health New Zealand

If anyone in your whānau has measles symptoms keep them home and contact a doctor or Healthline urgently on 0800 611 116.
Vaccination is the best protection from measles. Check all whānau are immunised.

Measles immunity – Health New Zealand

Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine – Health New Zealand

Anyone closely exposed to measles who has not received two MMR vaccinations cannot attend their school | kura for at least eight days.

Thriving with ADHD seminar - 23 October

This may be of interest to some whānau. Please click here for details.

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Letter to year 3-7 parents

This letter was sent to all parents of year 3-7 pupils regarding iPad requirements for next year’s year 4-8 pupils. In case you missed it, please click here.

Term dates 2026

We finally heard from the Minister last week regarding Teacher Only Days so can now confirm our dates as below.

Term 4 - Week 1 notices and reminders

Wednesday 10am - cut off for pizza orders
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Second-hand uniform shop open 8:30-9:00 in the hall
Friday Freeze - ice blocks and flavoured milk for sale ($2) - Please note there are no sausages in term 4

Teacher strike - 23 October (week 3)

Teachers are on strike on Thursday, 23 October. School will be closed on this day. Unfortunately, Bizzy Bodz are not able to offer a special day on this day, so please make arrangements.

Primary teachers are striking not just for better pay, but also about wider issues that affect children’s learning and wellbeing. Teachers are calling for more manageable class sizes, better support for children with additional learning needs, and greater investment in resources so that every child can thrive. The strike is about making sure teaching remains a sustainable profession and that schools are properly resourced for the future.

We thank you for your ongoing support as these negotiations take place and hopefully come to a resolution soon.

Athletics Day - action required

Our big day out for athletics is going to be on Friday of week 3. Please ensure you have filled in the permission form and paid for the bus via Kindo.

Details have been shared in this letter.

Summer uniform

Please check our school website for the summer uniform requirements. We ask that ākonga (students) are in black sandals and hats are a must. Tamariki with no hats will need to sit and play under the teepee at playtimes.

Scholastic Book Fair

The fair will be open from 8:30–9:00am and 3:00–3:30pm on Friday of week 2, and Monday-Thursday of week 3.

Weetbix Tryathlon

Christmas Lights - Window decorators

We are after a group of 3-4 parents from each class room to help coordinate these classroom windows. If you would like to be a part of this, please get in touch. We would love to have you on board.

Please contact us at ptfa@clevedonschool.co.nz or send Sallie Norman a message on 021 372 462.

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Letter to year 3-7 parents

This letter was sent to all parents of year 3-7 pupils re iPad requirements for next year’s year 4-8 pupils. In case you missed it, please click here.

Term dates 2026

We finally heard from the Minister last week regarding Teacher Only Days so can now confirm our dates as below.

Update to our student leadership structure

We’re excited to announce a refreshed student leadership structure at Clevedon School. From 2026, leadership will be divided into two equally important pathways - School Community Leaders (8 head students across houses and 2-4 Kaiārahi Kapa Haka) and School Service Leaders (every Year 8 student will hold a service leadership role).

We have been slowly working on putting steps in place to move to a model that helps build stronger leadership opportunities for our tamariki over the last couple of years. These changes give genuine opportunities for students to demonstrate our values of Service, Teamwork, Agency and Responsibility (STAR) when it comes to leadership. Students will need to have earned their Bronze and/or Silver STAR badge to apply for School Community Leader roles.

You can read the full details about these changes and the selection process here.

Thank you, whānau, for another outstanding term. Term 3 has, as usual, been full of energy and learning with our tamariki embracing a range of opportunities.

As we head into term 4 there is even more to look forward to. We’ll be sharing updates and reminders regularly, so please keep an eye on the school app/weekly notices and Seesaw messages to stay in the loop as it’s shaping up to be a busy and exciting finish to the year.

We want to give a very special mihi to our Ag Day Committee for the incredible mahi they put in each year. Their dedication makes this much-loved tradition possible and ensures our children can enjoy such a unique and memorable day.

Ngā mihi nui also to our PTFA for your tireless efforts…from their support on Ag Day to pulling off a spectacular hoedown. Their hard work enriches our school and strengthens our community spirit.

Thank you to everyone who gives their time, energy, and expertise to make Clevedon School such a special place. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved together and can’t wait to see what term 4 brings. Have a lovely two weeks. See you on Monday, 6 October.

Term 4 - Week 1 notices and reminders

Wednesday 10am - cut off for pizza orders
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Second-hand uniform shop open 8:30-9:00 in the hall
Friday Freeze - ice blocks and flavoured milk for sale ($2) - Please note there are no sausages in term 4

Teacher strike - 23 October (term 4, week 3)

On Thursday 23 October, most of our teaching staff will be taking part in a nationwide union strike action. With very few staff available, we’re unable to safely supervise students, so the school will be closed for instruction on that day.

We’re currently talking with Bizzy Bodz about offering a special programme for families who need care for their children, and we’ll share details as soon as we can. Please note they have not confirmed if they are able to help us yet.

We know this disruption is not ideal and appreciate your understanding and support while we work through this situation.

Athletics Day - action required

Our big day out for athletics is going to be on Friday of week 3. Please ensure you have filled in the permission form and paid for the bus via Kindo.

Details have been shared in this letter.

Update to our student leadership structure

You can read the full details about these changes and the selection process here.

Summer uniform

Scholastic Book Fair

The fair will be open from 8:30–9:00am and 3:00–3:30pm on Friday of week 2, and Monday-Thursday of week 3.

Weetbix Tryathlon

Christmas Lights - Window decorators

We are after a group of 3-4 parents from each class room to help coordinate these classroom windows. If you would like to be a part of this, please get in touch. We would love to have you on board.

Please contact us at ptfa@clevedonschool.co.nz or send Sallie Norman a message on 021 372 462.

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Letter to year 3-7 parents

This letter was sent to all parents of year 3-7 pupils re iPad requirements for next year’s year 4-8 pupils. In case you missed it, please click here.

Term dates 2026

We finally heard from the Minister last week regarding Teacher Only Days so can now confirm our dates as below.

Term 3 - Week 10 notices and reminders

As we get into week 10 and our final build up to Ag Day, please keep in mind that this event is made possible by a group of parent volunteers who work very hard to serve our community and to provide such an exceptional event for our tamariki. Please consider how you might be able to contribute in the future - as Ag Day is pretty special, and if we are collectively keen for it to continue, we need more people to step up and pitch in to make it a success. Please be sure to thank our amazing Ag day committee, and in particular Nicci and Fraser Pallin-Simmonds, for all that they have done for us.

Monday - all school library books due back - end of term
Tuesday - Progress & Effort Assembly, with special Year 4 performance
Wednesday 10am - cut off for pizza orders
Thursday - Pizza day
Thursday - Plant entries to the hall by 9am
Thursday - Jolly Jars on sale (bring $1-$8)
Friday - Food day
Friday - Ag day - please see below for information on this day

A Huge Thank You to Our PTFA
What an incredible Hoedown! The night was a huge success – with an amazing atmosphere, stunning decorations, great music, and so much attention to detail (yes, even down to bringing a leaf blower!). We know the amount of work it took to organise sponsors, set up, and pull everything together, and we are so grateful.

A very special thank you also goes to our generous sponsors – in particular Clevedon Oysters, Signature Homes, and Turanga Creek – for helping to make the event possible.

Thank you, PTFA, for putting on such a high-quality, memorable event for our community. You are truly appreciated!

Term dates 2026

We finally heard from the Minister last week regarding Teacher Only Days so can now confirm our dates as below.

The Runway Foundation - Thriving with ADHD

If you have ADHD, think you have ADHD, or know someone who has ADHD, you may like to join this event, and bring your friends - Tickets are $10 per person.

Letter to year 3-7 parents

This letter was sent to all parents of year 3-7 pupils re iPad requirements for next year’s year 4-8 pupils. In case you missed it, please click here.

Weetbix Tryathlon

AG DAY SPECIAL - Special last minute notices

Jolly Jars - Thursday

On Thursday, children can purchase Jolly Jars. Jolly Jars range from $1-$8. Kindly send your child to school with money on this day. If your child has special dietary requirements, please talk to your child’s teacher well before Thursday.

Plant entries - Thursday

All plant entries will be judged on Thursday. Please take all entries to the hall before 9am to be numbered and ready for judging.

Weather

Ag Day will happen, rain or shine…come dressed ready for all four seasons!

Parking on Ag day and road patrol

Our lovely neighbours at the Hallertau are kindly allowing us to use their car park on Ag Day. We are very grateful to them.
Please refrain from parking in our bus bay on the day. This is for buses and for any emergency vehicles. There is no parking on the field.
Please also show courtesy to our neighbours by not blocking driveways or parking on yellow lines on the street.
There will be no crossings operating on this day. Please take care and drive safely around our tamariki.

Organisation for all animals (including pets)

Lambs, kids (goats) and calves

Vet check (from 8.15am onwards)
Get your registration number from the registration tent (from 8.15am onwards)
Then tie up your animal in the correct ring area (bring your own stakes to tie up)

Chickens, pets

Get your registration number from the registration tent
Take your animals to the appropriate tent
Make sure your cage is secure
The vet will visit them in the tent

Other animal information

All animals will be vet checked before being allowed to compete.
All children with an animal at school must be under the supervision of a parent/carer
Lambs have to be shown in natural condition. No washing or brushing as this removes the protective oil lanolin from their wool.
Kids may be washed and brushed and feet clipped if necessary.
Pets - no parents are allowed in the pet tent while judging is on.
Parents are not allowed in the rings. Judges, stewards, children and animals only please.
There is no bottle feeding of animals while the judging is in progress.
Children must stay with their animals and pets or they will miss out on judging.
No chickens allowed in the Grand Parade.
Pets and plants do not count when giving out year badges.

Help on the day - we need plenty of helpers the morning of Ag Day to set up so if you can help with this please pop down to the field and pitch in.

Bring cash!

We have lots of things to spend money on at Ag Day, including:

Sausage Sizzle $2.50
Double Dutch fries $7-$9 large (gluten free and coeliac safe)
Clevedon Strawberries ice-cream & waffles $5-$12
Japanese dumplings $8 for 4, $15 for 8, $20 for 12 (vegan available)
Betty Bean Cafe - coffee & hot chocolate
A variety of handmade cakes and sweets

There is no cash out at the school office as there is now an ATM in Clevedon. Please bring cash if possible.

For those who are new…here is some information on what actually happens on Ag Day:

On Ag Day there are rings (small areas) set up on our field for those competing with their animals. On arrival, children who have calves, chickens, kids, lambs and pets register on the field. They then go to the ring they are assigned and have tasks to do to compete with their animal.

Read below about who is responsible for your child on the day depending on what they are doing on the day.

There will be food trucks, a cake stall and sausage sizzle. It’s a really fun day, particularly for those who may not live rurally or be new to the area.

Grandparents, cousins, friends etc are all welcome. People generally find it a fun day out. Remember to bring lots of cash with you (some vendors will have Eftpos machines).

The day ends with a ‘grand parade’ where all the children come to a spot in front of the hall and we then have a prize giving ceremony. This is approximately at 1pm.

Children who are not participating but are at school, will have a teacher supervising them for the day. They will have a chance to go for a walk around and enjoy Ag Day as spectators.

Ag Day is a very special day in our school calendar. It is a fun day where participation and competition are as important as each other. Spectators please remember to be quiet when judging is in progress as judges will need to question each competitor and calling conditions need to be consistent for everyone. Your assistance on the sidelines is very much appreciated.

Who is responsible for my child on Ag Day

If your child has a kid, calf, chicken, lamb or pet you are responsible for them for the entire day. You register on the field on arrival with your child and supervise them for the duration of the day.
If your child has a plant, they have the option to come to school or to be with you for the day. You will need to let your child’s teacher know if you plan to have your child with you and not at school. If you are not going to have your child with you all day, then they arrive at school as per normal and get marked off the roll in their class first. Please note you cannot sign them in and out. You will need to choose if they are with you or with the class.
If your child has not registered for Ag Day, then it is a normal school day for them. We know some parents would like to have their children with them to enjoy Ag Day. If this is something you would like to do, that is fine. You will need to please let your child’s teacher and the office know.

Please note that we still need to account for every child on Ag Day, so please communicate your plans clearly with our office and your child’s teacher. Please note that you cannot sign your child in and out as we are allocating staffing accordingly. Kindly choose which option suits you best and let us know.

Ag Day Raffle Tickets and Bake Stall

The PFTA and Ag day committee are holding their annual Ag Day raffle and bake stall. We have some awesome prizes for the raffle and are looking forward to receiving everyone’s baked goodies. Your child (oldest in each family) will have brought home a sheet of raffle tickets for you to sell and a cake box for you to fill. The raffle tickets and money need to be returned to school by Wednesday 17 September and baking can be dropped off at the school hall before or after school on Thursday 18 September or on the morning of Ag Day. There are additional cake boxes available at the school office and if you love baking, make sure you enter our cake competition. We appreciate all your efforts to support our fundraising for the school - happy selling and baking!

A&P Show/Franklin Group Day

After our Ag Day, children have the option to participate in the Clevedon A&P Show (15-16 November) with their kid/calf/lamb or to join the Franklin Group Day (15 October).

Waterpolo

Keen for your child to try waterpolo? See details below. Contact Charlotte if you would like more information cmfleming81@gmail.com

Bizzy Bodz - holiday programme

Bizzy Bodz offers a great programme over the holiday period. Please click here to see what is on offer.

Term 3 - Week 9 notices and reminders

Ag day registrations close today - please ensure your child has been registered if they are taking part in Ag day - this includes those entering a plant.

Wednesday 10am - cut off for pizza orders
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Food day
Friday - Second-hand uniform shop open in the hall - 8:30-9am
Friday - Calendar orders close - be sure to place your order which has your child’s personalised artwork
Friday - Mufti day - Jolly Jars (see details below)

Jolly Jars Mufti

Our famous jolly jar mufti day is on Friday. Children dress in mufti on this day and bring along a jolly jar, or two, or three!

For those new to jolly jars, please see picture examples below. Some of our kids may argue that this is what Ag Day is about! Children bring in jolly jars filled with treats, small toys or nick nacks. Then on a set day, children can purchase these. More details will follow.

Ag Day raffles

You should have by now had the Ag Day raffles come home. These can be returned to the school office when you are ready and more raffle sheets are available if you need more.

A note on the ‘cow’ raffle - this is a real life, living heifer! It is not home-kill so you may want to be sure about owning a cow, before buying those tickets!

Calendars - orders close Friday

You can order personalised calendars, diaries, mousepads, sketchpads and greeting cards with your child’s artwork on it. These are great quality and make awesome Christmas presents for relatives and friends. You can make your order through KINDO today. Orders close 12 September.

Enrolments and withdrawals for 2026

If you have a pre-schooler or know of friends or neighbours whose children might be starting school next year, please can you ensure that they are on our pre-enrol list. Email or call the office with the child’s name and date of birth. This is crucial for us as we plan how many new entrant classes we need and how soon we need to open new ones.

Also, if your child is leaving us next year, please let the office know asap.

Thank you in advance.

Board elections

Voting papers were issued last Wednesday. Please check your spam folders if you do not get an email with voting instructions. If you are having any issues, please contact election@electionpilot.nz

For those who do not have an email on file with us (e.g. some of the dads in the community) keep an eye out for a postal ballot. These were mailed to you by Election Pilot on 13 August. Ensure you send them back asap. Postal votes are only accepted if they are received by 15 September.

Wednesday, 10 September - electronic polls close at 4pm
Postal votes accepted until Monday, 15 September
Tuesday, 16 September - votes counted

Ag day update - key information

All information regarding Ag Day can be found on the Ag Day page on our website.

All calves, lambs and kids must be born between 1st June to 31st July 2025. Any animals born outside of these dates will not be allowed to participate.
All chickens must be born between the 1st to 30 June 2025
Plant entries (Upcycled Gardens) come to school on Thursday, 18 September
Registration for all Ag day projects will close on Friday, 5th September. All children who are taking part must be registered. Participation is not compulsory and children who are not taking part can attend school as per normal. Those participating MUST register by the deadline.
To register click here.

Raffles

This year we are pleased to present three raffles, each offering a variety of prizes. Families are welcome to enter one, two, or all three raffles, depending on which prizes are of interest. Please refer to each raffle sheet for full details of the prizes.

Bake sale

Our Bake Stall and Sweet Shop are always a highlight of Ag Day, not only are the fantastic fundraisers, but they’ve also become a much-loved tradition. Thanks to the generosity of our families, they’ve been hugely successful in past years. To keep this tradition going, we’d love for each family to contribute a delicious treat for sale. Ideas include cakes, slices, cupcakes, biscuits, fudge, coconut ice, or any other home-baked goodies. If your baking meets a dietary need (e.g. gluten free, dairy free), please label your box clearly.

This year we’ve provided slice boxes, and cake boxes are also available from the school office. We also have cellophane and sweet bags if you’d prefer to package smaller treats that way.

Please drop your baking to the School Hall on Thursday 18th September either:

Before school: 8:45am–9:15am
After school: 2:45pm–3:30pm
Or on the morning of Ag Day itself

If you’re unable to bake, please return the boxes to the office so they can be reused next year.

Cake decorating competition

This year we’re excited to introduce a Best Decorated Cake Competition at Ag Day! If you’d like to enter, please bring your decorated cake to the Bake Stall by 8:30am sharp on Ag Day. Don’t forget to clearly write your name on the side of your box.

Help Make Ag Day Amazing!

Our legendary Ag Day is just around the corner and we need YOUR help to make it spectacular! This fun-filled day gives our kids the chance to show off their hard work, dive into rural life, and make memories that'll last a lifetime.

Local businesses and families - this is your chance to be part of something special! Sponsor our Ag Day and help keep this awesome tradition alive while getting some great local exposure. We welcome all levels of sponsorship - every little bit helps make a big difference! Ready to join the fun? Drop us a line at clevedonschoolagday@gmail.com

Bizzy Bodz - holiday programme

Bizzy Bodz offers a great programme over the holiday period. Please click here to see what is on offer.

Term 3 - Week 8 notices and reminders

Ag day is fast approaching - please ensure you have registered for if your child is taking part - click here. Registrations close on Friday.

Wednesday 10am - cut off for pizza orders
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Food day
Friday - Ag day registrations close
Friday - Te Rā o Matua - Fathers Day Celebration at school
Saturday - Hoedown - be sure to get your ticket to this awesome event

Enrolments and withdrawals for 2026

Also, if your child is leaving us next year, please let the office know asap.

Thank you in advance.

Construction works around the school

We were pleasantly surprised to have a crew that we've been hoping to get for the last 4 years show up on Monday! This is a Ministry funded project to make our school more wheelchair accessible. Quite a bit more will be happening between now and the end of the year, including a much needed ramp from the top court down to the field.

Kindly keep your children, particularly pre-schoolers away from these areas at all times.

Te Rā o Matua (Friday 5 September- week 8)

We are looking forward to celebrating all the special men in our children's lives - dads, grandads, uncles and father figures. Save the date!

Calendars - orders close week 9

Jolly jar mufti coming up next (week 9)

See detail under Ag day below.

Ag day update - key information

All information regarding Ag Day can be found on the Ag Day page on our website.

All calves, lambs and kids must be born between 1st June to 31st July 2025. Any animals born outside of these dates will not be allowed to participate.
All chickens must be born between the 1st to 30 June 2025
Plant entries (Upcycled Gardens) come to school on Thursday, 18 September
Registration for all Ag day projects will close on Friday, 5th September. All children who are taking part must be registered. Participation is not compulsory and children who are not taking part can attend school as per normal. Those participating MUST register by the deadline.
To register click here.

Raffles

Bake sale

This year we’ve provided slice boxes, and cake boxes are also available from the school office. We also have cellophane and sweet bags if you’d prefer to package smaller treats that way.

Please drop your baking to the School Hall on Thursday 18th September either:

Before school: 8:45am–9:15am
After school: 2:45pm–3:30pm
Or on the morning of Ag Day itself

If you’re unable to bake, please return the boxes to the office so they can be reused next year.

Cake decorating competition

Jolly Jars Mufti

Our famous jolly jar mufti day is coming up in week 9 - Friday 12 September. Children dress in mufti on this day and bring along a jolly jar, or two, or three!

Help Make Ag Day Amazing!

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School Donations

We are very grateful to those families who have already made their school donation this year. These contributions make a real difference to what we can offer our students - things that government funding alone does not cover (e.g. additional teachers aides, new playgrounds, sports equipment). If you are in a position to do so, we kindly ask that you support our school by paying your donation. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us to provide the best opportunities for our tamariki.

Board elections

Voting papers were issued last Wednesday. Please check your spam folders if you do not get an email with voting instructions. If you are having any issues, please contact election@electionpilot.nz

Wednesday, 10 September - electronic polls close at 4pm
Postal votes accepted until Monday, 15 September
Tuesday, 16 September - votes counted

Bizzy Bodz - holiday programme

Bizzy Bodz offers a great programme over the holiday period. Please click here to see what is on offer.

Term 3 - Week 7 notices and reminders

Wednesday 10am - cut off for pizza orders
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Food day
Friday - Second hand uniform shop open 8:30-9am
Friday - Ag day registrations open - click here

School Donations

Enrolments for 2026

Also, if your child is leaving us next year, please let the office know asap.

Thank you in advance.

Save the date - Te Rā o Matua (Friday 5 September- week 8)

We are looking forward to celebrating all the special men in our children's lives - dads, grandads, uncles and father figures. Save the date!

Boots and Barrels Hoedown (Saturday, week 8)

Look at what our amazing PTFA have planned now! You can book your tickets through Eventbrite - click here.

Calendars - orders close week 9

Ag day update - key information

All information regarding Ag Day can be found on the Ag Day page on our website.

All calves, lambs and kids must be born between 1st June to 31st July 2025. Any animals born outside of these dates will not be allowed to participate.
All chickens must be born between the 1st to 30 June 2025
Plant entries (Upcycled Gardens) come to school on Thursday, 18 September
Registration for all Ag day projects will close on Friday, 5th September. All children who are taking part must be registered. Participation is not compulsory and children who are not taking part can attend school as per normal. Those participating MUST register by the deadline.
To register click here.

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Board elections

Voting papers were issued last Wednesday. Please check your spam folders if you do not get an email with voting instructions. If you are having any issues, please contact election@electionpilot.nz

Wednesday, 10 September - electronic polls close at 4pm
Postal votes accepted until Monday, 15 September
Tuesday, 16 September - votes counted

Seesaw - what is it and how is it used?

Seesaw is an app that we use to give you, as parents, a ‘window into the classroom’. We are working on making this more streamlined across classes and you should expect to see two or more posts per week per class. Use these posts as a way to start a conversation around what your child is learning in class - it helps with the “I don’t know”, “I didn’t do anything”, “We’re not learning anything" feedback you might get from your child!

If you really enjoy a particular type of post, please do let your child’s teacher know and feel free to make suggestions. It is there to keep you in the loop with the classroom going ons.

Teachers may also use Seesaw as a way of sending you reminders or notices, but as a general rule, most notices are done via the school app on a Friday - a reminder never hurts.

If you are not on Seesaw or are having trouble, please get in touch with your child’s teacher asap.

Lunchtime activities

Please talk to your children about all the activities that are on offer during lunchtimes. They are informed of this daily via the Daily Notices in their class, however, they may need a bit of encouragement. The activities are organised by our incredible student leaders who have planned these during their student leadership meetings (with huge thanks to Mrs Connolly).

Dance club in the hall
Sports activities e.g. netball or tug-o-war
Choir practice for year 3-8
Games room (room 6) - board games, drawing, paper weaving etc. (daily)

These activities will vary from week to week, but our student leaders are passionate about ensuring there is always something fun for everyone to enjoy.

Bizzy Bodz - holiday programme

Bizzy Bodz offers a great programme over the holiday period. Please click here to see what is on offer.

Twilight Road Closure

Please click here for some details from the Council.

Term 3 - Week 6 notices and reminders

Monday - BOOK WEEK starts!
Wednesday 10am - cut off for pizza orders
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Food day

Board elections

Voting papers were issued on Wednesday. Please check your spam folders if you do not get an email with voting instructions. If you are having any issues, please contact election@electionpilot.nz

Wednesday, 10 September - electronic polls close at 4pm
Postal votes accepted until Monday, 15 September
Tuesday, 16 September - votes counted

Book Week - Week 6

In week 6 we will be celebrating Book Week at school. We will be smattering activities throughout the week to further encourage a love of reading, including a library scavenger hunt, mystery read-alouds from staff, mystery book bags, book cover photo booths, and our library will be open at lunchtimes this week too.

As part of book week, we will also be running a book cover design competition that your child may wish to complete as part of their home learning. Look out for the special competition entry sheet that will come home early next week. You can also download an entry sheet here: Totara, Kauri and Kowhai.

Save the date - Te Rā o Matua (Friday 5 September)

We are looking forward to celebrating all the special men in our children's lives - dads, grandads and uncles. Save the date!

Seesaw - what is it and how is it used?

If you really enjoy a particular type of post, please do let your child’s teacher know and feel free to make suggestions. It is there to keep you in the loop with the classroom going ons.

Teachers may also use Seesaw as a way of sending you reminders or notices, but as a general rule, most notices are done via the school app on a Friday - a reminder never hurts.

If you are not on Seesaw or are having trouble, please get in touch with your child’s teacher asap.

Boots and Barrels Hoedown

Look at what our amazing PTFA have planned now! You can book your tickets through Eventbrite - click here.

Enrolments for 2026

Also, if your child is leaving us next year, please let the office know asap.

Thank you in advance.

Lunchtime activities

Dance club in the hall
Sports activities e.g. netball or tug-o-war
Choir practice for year 3-8
Games room (room 6) - board games, drawing, paper weaving etc. (daily)

These activities will vary from week to week, but our student leaders are passionate about ensuring there is always something fun for everyone to enjoy.

Twilight Road Closure

Please click here for some details from the Council.

Ag day update - key information

All information regarding Ag Day can be found on the Ag Day page on our website.

All calves, lambs and kids must be born between 1st June to 31st July 2025. Any animals born outside of these dates will not be allowed to participate.
All chickens must be born between the 1st to 30 June 2025
Plant entries (Upcycled Gardens) come to school on Thursday, 18 September
Registration for all Ag day projects will open on Friday, 22nd August and closes on Friday, 5th September. All children who are taking part must be registered. Participation is not compulsory and children who are not taking part can attend school as per normal. Those participating MUST register by the deadline.

Ag day photo competition

PC Times are once again running their Ag Day photo competition. Please see below.

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Your contact details

Please use the school app to check that we have your most up to date information, in particular:

Parent phone numbers and email addresses
Emergency contact details

We need to be able to get a hold of you if there is a need to do so. Please do take a minute to ensure our data is correct and email office@clevedonschool.co.nz if any changes are needed.

Calendars

Prizegiving 2025 - change to our usual plans

Umupuia Marae has been a treasured host for our school prizegiving for many years, and we have been incredibly fortunate to celebrate such a special occasion in such a meaningful place. The warmth, manaakitanga, and beauty of the marae have made these events unforgettable for our school community.

This year, Umupuia will be undergoing renovations and, sadly, we will not be able to hold our prizegiving there. We know how much this tradition means to many of you, and we share in your disappointment. Change is never easy, especially when it involves something so valued, so we wanted to give you plenty of notice that this year’s event will look very different.

We are still working through the details and will share our plans with you once they are finalised. Our aim is to return to Umupuia in 2026, reconnecting with this special place and continuing the tradition we hold dear.

Bizzy Bodz - holiday programme

Bizzy Bodz offers a great programme over the holiday period. Please click here to see what is on offer.

Term 3 - Week 5 notices and reminders

Wednesday 10am - cut off for pizza orders
Wednesday - Board elections - voting papers issued - please check your spam if you do not get yours
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Food day
Friday - Second-hand uniform shop open in the hall 8:30-9am
Friday - MUFTI DAY - Animal dress up - Bring a gold coin
Saturday - MOVIE NIGHT - have you got your tickets?

Board elections

You may have seen in the news that many schools struggled to get enough candidates to go to election. We are thrilled to announce that we have had 8 candidates stand for the 5 positions we have for our school board. We are very grateful for everyone who has put their name forward to serve our community in this capacity.

Nominations have now closed and voting papers will be issued on Wednesday, 13 August. Please check your spam folders if you do not get an email with voting instructions.

Polls close on Wednesday, 10 September at 4pm. Please ensure you take a few minutes to vote for our parent board representatives for the next three years. Every vote counts!

Thank you and haere ra

We are utterly grateful to our current board members, many of whom have served our board for many years. The following people are stepping down from the board this round:

Summer Deverell - Summer’s children are now all in high school
Sarah Watkin - Sarah and family moved out of the area at the end of last year
Nick Howells - Nick and whānau are moving to England
Nick McCaw - Nick’s eldest is in intermediate and the McCaw whānau will end their tenure with us before the next election
Kirsten Davis - Kirsten’s children are both now at other schools

If you do see these amazing people around - please do thank them for all the service they have quietly, yet relentlessly, provided to our children and our community over many years.

Animal mufti dress up

On Friday we have our annual mufti day dress up as part of our build up to Ag Day. Please bring a gold coin donation. Funds raised go to our Ag Day committee to run this incredible event.

If your child prefers not to be in animal mufti, regular clothes are fine.

Movie Night – Saturday, August 16th
Join us in the Clevedon School Hall for a fun night at the movies!

Juniors (Years 1–4): 4:30pm – 6:15pm
Seniors (Years 4–8): 7:00pm – 8:45pm

Tickets are on sale via Kindo early next week– don’t miss out! Students will vote for a movie on the night and the winner will be shown.

Your contact details

Please use the school app to check that we have your most up to date information, in particular:

Parent phone numbers and email addresses
Emergency contact details

We need to be able to get a hold of you if there is a need to do so. Please do take a minute to ensure our data is correct and email office@clevedonschool.co.nz if any changes are needed.

Prizegiving 2025 - change to our usual plans

Calendars

Changes to NCEA

You may have heard in the media that changes are coming to the NCEA qualification for high school pupils. Please click here to read more information about this, if you are interested. This will impact children currently in year 8 and onwards.

Boots and Barrels Hoedown

Look at what our amazing PTFA have planned now! You will be able to book your tickets on Eventbrite soon!

Bizzy Bodz - holiday programme

Bizzy Bodz offers a great programme over the holiday period. Please click here to see what is on offer.

Term 3 - Week 4 notices and reminders

Wednesday 10am - cut off for pizza orders
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Food day

Ag day is coming up! Are you all set and ready to go? If you have any questions, please contact the school office. Also see our website and the notices below.

Your contact details

Please use the school app to check that we have your most up to date information, in particular:

Parent phone numbers and email addresses
Emergency contact details

We need to be able to get a hold of you if there is a need to do so. Please do take a minute to ensure our data is correct and email office@clevedonschool.co.nz if any changes are needed.

Calendars

Movie Night – Saturday, August 16th
Join us in the Clevedon School Hall for a fun night at the movies!

Juniors (Years 1–4): 4:30pm – 6:15pm
Seniors (Years 4–8): 7:00pm – 8:45pm

Tickets are on sale via Kindo early next week– don’t miss out! Students will vote for a movie on the night and the winner will be shown.

Term 3 Sausage Sizzle Volunteers

We’re looking for more volunteers to help for term 3. If you’re available between 11:45am – 1:15pm on Fridays, we’d love your support - grandparents welcome too. You don’t have to deal with money or kids lining up – you simply just cook the sausages ready for the senior runners to collect. If you’re able to help, please email ptfa@clevedonschool.co.nz.

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Change of clothes over the winter months

For all students

With our grounds being quite muddy this term, we request that you send your child to school with a change of uniform (or at least shorts/skort) each day in case they get muddy.

For year 4-8 pupils only

There will be times when the field will be closed and only open to year 4-8 students who have a change of clothes to wear. Only students who have changed to mufti at lunchtime will be allowed to use the field on these set days. Students are aware what the rules around the use of the field is when it is closed, so please have a chat with your child. We are doing this as space is tight and we know our kids need to have their run around - this will help manage this and keep them clean and ready to learn for the rest of the day.

Boots and Barrels Hoedown Fundraiser

Save the date for a brand new Clevedon School PTFA event on Saturday 6 September! Have a great night out while raising money for our school. Details to be announced.

We are currently seeking event sponsors, door prize donations, and silent auction items to help us reach our fundraising goals and make this a memorable event for all attendees. Please email ptfa@clevedonschool.co.nz or contact Kirstin on 021 810 148 if you are able to sponsor or donate.

Agriculture Day

Ag Day prep is in full flow now, many of you will have animals and plants. Please click on this link to read important information for Agriculture day 2025. All calves, lambs and kids must be born between 1 June to 31 July 2025.

We apologise for any confusion caused by conflicting information in our previous communication regarding this year’s plant category. To clarify, the category for 2025 is an “upcycled garden”, not an “edible garden.”

Please click here to view the judging criteria for this year’s entries.

Ag Day Calves

If you are interested in raising a calf for Ag Day, one of our local families, Abba Park in Ness Valley, is offering to sell or loan calves to you with their support. Check out more information on our school website.

Please contact Steven 027 267 7985 or abbaparknz@gmail.com

Term 3 - Week 3 notices and reminders

Wednesday 10am - cut off for pizza orders
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Food day
Friday - Second-hand uniform shop open 8:30-9am in the hall

Your contact details

Please use the school app to check that we have your most up to date information, in particular:

Parent phone numbers and email addresses
Emergency contact details

We need to be able to get a hold of you if there is a need to do so. Please do take a minute to ensure our data is correct and email office@clevedonschool.co.nz if any changes are needed.

Sand-table

We were lucky to secure a grant to purchase a sand-table to be added to our sandpit. This will be getting installed next week and so the sandpit may be out of action for a few days. The sand-table is designed to be accessible and will bring another element of fun to our already popular sandpit. We are very grateful to the Jubilee Trust for the kind grant to make this happen.

Please keep your children away from the area during this process before and after school. Thank you for your support.

Who do I see if I have a query or concern about my child

As parents you know your children best and you are their biggest advocates, as such, if you have any questions or concerns, please do get in touch. We strongly believe that the stronger our partnership is with you, the better we can cater for all our children. If you have a query:

Email your child’s teacher in the first instance - request a suitable meeting time or for them to call you if you prefer.
If, after working with the teacher, you have more queries or need further clarification, please contact the right team leader or Mrs Park, our deputy principal.
- Year 0-3 - Mrs Jodie Boyle and Mrs Sarah Park
- Year 4-6 - Mr Chris Morgan
- Year 7-8 - Mrs Stacey Connolly
- Deputy principal - Mrs Sarah Park
You are also always welcome to call our office and they will be able to direct you to the right person.
If your child has additional needs, your go to contact is Mrs Jodie Boyle who is also our Special Educational Needs Coordinator.

Please note, as our teachers are busy with children during the day, they cannot take phone calls. They will however call you when they are able to, if you email them with this request. We can also set up Zoom meetings if you are not able to make it to school. All staff email addresses can be found on our website.

Calendars

Movie Night – Saturday, August 16th
Join us in the Clevedon School Hall for a fun night at the movies!

Juniors (Years 1–4): 4:30pm – 6:15pm
Seniors (Years 4–8): 7:00pm – 8:45pm

Tickets are on sale now via Kindo early next week– don’t miss out!

Term 3 Sausage Sizzle Volunteers

Shared previously…

Change of clothes over the winter months

For all students

With our grounds being quite muddy this term, we request that you send your child to school with a change of uniform (or at least shorts/skort) each day in case they get muddy.

For year 4-8 pupils only

Boots and Barrels Hoedown Fundraiser

Save the date for a brand new Clevedon School PTFA event on Saturday 6 September! Have a great night out while raising money for our school. Details to be announced.

Agriculture Day

Ag Day Calves

Please contact Steven 027 267 7985 or abbaparknz@gmail.com

Term 3 - Week 2 notices and reminders

Wednesday - ECCS cross country (for those representing the school)
Wednesday 10am - cut off for pizza orders
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Food day

Development in the area

You may have noticed new housing developments beginning to take shape in our area. We want to reassure you that we have been proactively and regularly contacting the Ministry of Education to raise the need for additional spaces at our school in light of this growth. This has been an active process from our end for several years now.

At present, the Ministry has a policy of not providing new buildings or classrooms until roll numbers are significantly higher and all existing spaces — including resource and breakout rooms — have been fully utilised. While we understand this approach, it can be unsettling and frustrating not knowing exactly what will happen or when.

Please know that we are doing all we can to advocate on behalf of our school community, and we will continue to push for support that recognises the impact of this local development. Unfortunately, it is not as simple as requesting a new classroom and having it provided, but we will keep making the case and keep you updated.

Team newsletters

The team newsletters outline the learning overview for the term in each team. If you have any questions at any time about your child’s learning, please reach out to your child’s teacher. They are happy to set up a meeting with you in person, online (if that helps) or give you a call.

Tōtara team - Years 0-3

Kauri team - Years 4-6

Kōwhai team - Years 7-8

Change of clothes over the winter months

For all students

With our grounds being quite muddy this term, we request that you send your child to school with a change of uniform (or at least shorts/skort) each day in case they get muddy.

For year 4-8 pupils only

Attendance

If your child is away, please let us know straight away. You can do so by:

Using the school App - there is an ‘absence’ icon on there (preferred option)
Emailing attendance@clevedonschool.co.nz
Leaving a message on the answer phone (not a preferred option)

Thank you in advance for your support.

Hoedown!

Save the date for a brand new Clevedon School PTFA event on Saturday 6 September! Have a great night out while raising money for our school. Details to be announced.

Agriculture Day

Ag Day Calves

Please contact Steven 027 267 7985 or abbaparknz@gmail.com

Save the Date! Movie Night Saturday, August 16

Get ready for a fun-filled evening the whole family will enjoy!
More details to follow—mark your calendars now!

Term 3 - Week 1 notices and reminders

Monday - 14 JULY - First day of term 3
Wednesday 10am - pizza orders close
Thursday - Pizza day (please note we will no longer be sending reminders about pizza orders. Get your orders in by Wednesday 10am weekly).
Friday - Food day
Friday - Second-hand uniform shop open - 8:30-9am in the hall

School board elections

Every three years all public schools in Aotearoa hold elections for their School Boards, and this is going to happen again in 2025.

The School Board is a key part of our school because they do a lot of important things behind the scenes that while they may not be visible, are really important to keeping our school running. Our School Board write our strategic plan, make sure our finances are being spent wisely and ensure that we are giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi within our school. Our board is made up of five parent vacancies, the Principal and a staff rep elected by the staff.

The board needs to appoint a Returning Officer, who is responsible for the running of the election and we have appointed Election Pilot as the Returning Officer for our election and for the election to be provided online. They have been assisting schools with elections for over 20 years and have been the only election provider accredited by the Ministry of Education to provide online election services since online elections started in 2022. Important things like the nomination and voting forms will be sent to you by email directly by Election Pilot. If we don’t have an email address for you, don’t stress, because Schooled Election Pilot will send these out to you by post so you don’t miss out.

There are a lot of rules around School Board elections that need to be followed and the main ones are the Education and Training Act 2020 and the Education (Board Elections) Regulations 2022. Your name and contact details have been provided to Election Pilot to enable them to deliver elections services for our school as required by legislation. They will use your contact details for the provision of election services for Clevedon School only and your details will be deleted 60 days after the election date as required by legislation.

If you have any questions about the election process, then the best people to talk to are the team at Schooled Election Pilot. You can contact the Returning Officer directly on 0800 VOTENZ (0800 868 369) or election@electionpilot.nz.

We will continue to keep you updated through the various stages of the election process, and our election date is 10 September.

Urgent help needed with road patrol

We are in desperate need of parents to help us with road patrol on the following days.

Tuesday mornings & afternoons
Wednesday & Friday afternoons

Term 3 Sausage Sizzle Volunteers

A big thank you to all the volunteers who helped with the term 2 Friday lunchtime sausage sizzles. You’ve helped us raise money towards paying for the senior playground.

We’re now looking for volunteers to help for term 3. If you’re available between 11:45am – 1:15pm on Fridays, we’d love your support - grandparents welcome too. You don’t have to deal with money or kids lining up – you simply just cook the sausages ready for the senior runners to collect. If you’re able to help, please email ptfa@clevedonschool.co.nz.

Save the Date! Movie Night Saturday, August 16

Get ready for a fun-filled evening the whole family will enjoy!
More details to follow—mark your calendars now!

Parent survey

As part of our review process we would like to get feedback from our parent community around various aspects of the school. As such, we have created a parent survey as part of our consultation process. The overall responses from this survey will help to shape the future direction of our school. Please feel free to answer all, or some of the questions, although we would love it, if you could complete the whole survey. It should take between 10-15 minutes to complete.

You can access the survey by clicking on this link.

We really appreciate you taking the time to contribute to the shaping of our strategic plan.

End of term 2 notices and reminders

Monday - 14 JULY - First day of term 3
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Food day
Friday - Second-hand uniform shop open - 8:30-9am in the hall

Legacy tiles

Term 3 Sausage Sizzle Volunteers

A big thank you to all the volunteers who helped with the term 2 Friday lunchtime sausage sizzles. You’ve helped us raise money towards paying for the senior playground.

Save the Date! Movie Night Saturday, August 16

Get ready for a fun-filled evening the whole family will enjoy!
More details to follow—mark your calendars now!

Parent survey

You can access the survey by clicking on this link.

We really appreciate you taking the time to contribute to the shaping of our strategic plan.

Report information

Your child’s school report should have come to you on Monday. Please click on this document which gives you some supplementary information about the reports and changes to the New Zealand curriculum.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions about your child’s learning.

Urgent help needed with road patrol

We are in desperate need of parents to help us with road patrol on the following days.

Tuesday mornings & afternoons
Wednesday & Friday afternoons

Bizzy Bodz Holiday programme

Bizzy Bodz has an awesome holiday programme. Be sure to book in. They have a new booking system - click here for more information.

We wish all our whānau and members of our community a joyful and peaceful Matariki. This special time marks a new beginning and a chance to reflect on the past while looking forward to the future. May the stars of Matariki bring you hope, inspiration, and a sense of unity.

Here are five great ideas from The Parenting Place to help you celebrate Matariki at your place.

Mānawatia a Matariki!

Term 2 - Week 9 notices and reminders

Monday - All school library books due back
Monday - Report come home - please check your child’s bag
Thursday - Student-led conferences (please check your booking via the app)
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Food day
Friday - Second-hand uniform shop open - 8:30-9am in the hall
Friday - Last day of term

Matariki videos

Some of our students did a great job of explaining Matariki in a video which was shared at our celebration today.

Please click here to watch ‘What is Matariki?’ and click here to watch ‘Ways to celebrate Matariki’.

Matariki morning - beach meet-up

Some of our staff will be outside Umupuia Marae on the beach on Friday morning at around 6am to see Matariki. We’ve done this in the past and our whānau who have attended have reported that it is a beautiful way to start the Māori new year.

If you are attending, we encourage you to dress warm, bring your own hot drink and think about setting intentions for the year ahead.

There is no set programme from us - just a gathering and a way to come together and see the new year in.

Report information

Your child’s school report will be coming home on Monday. Please click on this document which gives you some supplementary information about the reports and changes to the New Zealand curriculum.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions about your child’s learning.

Student-led conferences - THURSDAY

These very important meetings are held on Thursday. Please ensure you have a booking by checking on your school app. Alternatively, call our friendly office staff who will be able to help you.

Science-athon

Please continue to send in the sponsorship money either via the school bank account or in cash to the school office.

Bank Account details: 12-3031-0703239-00

Reference details - e.g John S R6 athon

Child’s name:
‘Room number’ athon

Library books - due back now

All school library books are due back to school now. They can be returned in class or directly to the green returns box outside the library in the hall.

Urgent help needed with road patrol

We are in desperate need of parents to help us with road patrol on the following days.

Tuesday mornings & afternoons
Wednesday & Friday afternoons

Bizzy Bodz Holiday programme

Bizzy Bodz has an awesome holiday programme. Be sure to book in. They have a new booking system - click here for more information.

Term 2 - Week 8 notices and reminders

Monday - NZ Playhouse for years 0-6 (please see notice below)
Tuesday - Showquest performance night
Thursday - Pizza day
Thursday - Matariki celebration assembly 9:30am
Friday - Mānawatia a Matariki — Happy Matariki - School closed
Friday - Matariki morning beach meet-up (see details below)

Matariki celebration

We will be celebrating Matariki at school on Thursday, 19 June (next week). We warmly invite you to join us from 9:30am for a special assembly followed by time in the classrooms.

Friday, 20 June is a public holiday for Matariki.

Matariki morning (Friday) beach meet-up

If you are attending, we encourage you to dress warm, bring your own hot drink and think about setting intentions for the year ahead.

There is no set programme from us - just a gathering and a way to come together and see the new year in.

NZ Playhouse - 16 June - Monday

This year, Playhouse is touring the play "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" across New Zealand. Featuring more songs about sheep than ever before, this hilarious and interactive adaptation of Aesop’s classic fable will have our tamariki laughing and thinking about the value of honesty, humility, and the perils of pulling the wool over other people's eyes.

Tickets for the show are $7 per child. Please make payment via Kindo by Friday 13 June.

Student led conferences booking (week 9)

We will be holding our annual student-led conferences on Thursday, 26 June (week 9). This is an important learning event for children and we expect all our tamariki to have an appointment for these.

For those of you who are new to these conferences, this letter explains the format and what to expect on the night. Please do take time to read this as the format may be different to what you are used to.

To make a booking, please go to the school app and click on the interview icon. Please note that our conferences begin at 2pm but school will remain open until 3pm for all students.

Agriculture Day

It is that time of year again where we begin to think about our Ag Day. Please click on this link to read important information for Agriculture day 2025. All calves, lambs and kids must be born between 1 June to 31 July 2025. Our next Ag day meeting is on Thursday 17 July at 4pm.

Ag Day Calves

Please contact Steven 027 267 7985 or abbaparknz@gmail.com

Bizzy Bodz

Bizzy Bodz are looking for a new team member. Please see below and pass onto anyone that may be interested.

Term 2 - Week 7 notices and reminders

Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Food day
Friday - Science-a-thon sponsorship money due
Friday - Showquest dress rehearsal
Friday - Second-hand uniform shop open 8:30-9:00 in the hall

Science knowledge-athon sponsorship money due (Friday)

Thank you for supporting your child with the learning of the science knowledge-athon. Please help us make this fundraiser a success and help with bringing in the sponsorship forms and money by Friday.

We will be having prizes for the following:

The child who raises the most money in each class.
The overall child who raises the most money in each team.
The class in the school that raises the most money per head.
100 house points for every child who gets all questions correct.

NZ Playhouse - 16 June (week 8)

We are thrilled to have NZ Playhouse coming back to our school on Monday, 16 June and they will be performing for all of our year 0-6 students in the school hall.

Tickets for the show are $7 per child. Please make payment via Kindo by Friday 13 June.

Student led conferences booking (week 9)

We will be holding our annual student-led conferences on Thursday, 26 June (week 9). This is an important learning event for children and we expect all our tamariki to have an appointment for these.

To make a booking, please go to the school app and click on the interview icon.

Agriculture Day

Bizzy Bodz

Bizzy Bodz are looking for a new team member. Please see below and pass onto anyone that may be interested.

Term 2 - Week 6 notices and reminders

Monday - King’s Birthday - no school
Tuesday - Chicken orders close
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Food day
Friday - Jammies in June (come dressed in your PJs) - see details below
Friday - Science-athon testing day

Housekeeping

Please take time over the long weekend to check your children’s heads for head lice and kindly treat them immediately to stop them being passed around. All hair past shoulder length (boy and girls) must be tied up whilst at school.
School uniform reminders:
- Studs only (no sleepers, dangly earrings etc)
- Mainly black shoes (with cross country training now over, we expect all students to be in proper school shoes)
- School sweatshirts only

Jammies in June - Pyjama mufti day - Friday

Once again, our school will be participating in the Jammies in June. This initiative supports 20,000 kids…as too many children are being admitted to Kidz First Hospital with respiratory illnesses because they live in cold damp houses. Jammies will be given to children at Kidz First and the 76 primary schools the Foundation support through the Mana Kidz School Health programme. The Hospital and School Nurses are bracing for a tough, busy winter and knowing we can give a child in their care warm pyjamas will make such a difference.

To support this initiative we will be holding a pyjama mufti day on Friday, 6 June (week 6). If you could donate a pair or more of warm NEW pyjamas or blankets, it would be greatly appreciated.

Science knowledge-athon - Friday

Please help get behind this fundraiser whilst learning some general science knowledge. Your child should have had their list and sponsorship form by now. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.

More information can also be found on our website.

NZ Playhouse - 16 June (week 8)

We are thrilled to have NZ Playhouse coming back to our school on Monday, 16 June and they will be performing for all of our year 0-6 students in the school hall.

Tickets for the show are $7 per child. Please make payment via Kindo by Friday 13 June.

Photolife

You should have been emailed your child’s unique Key Code to go online to view and purchase 2025 school photos. If you have not received your email please keep an eye on their junk/spam folder. You will need to navigate the tabs on their website to see your child’s individual photo.

Agriculture Day

It is that time of year again where we begin to think about our Ag Day. Please click on this link to read important information for Agriculture day 2025.

All calves, lambs and kids must be born between 1 June to 31 July 2025.

Urgent! Chicken orders now close on Tuesday

Please put your order in immediately. Chickens must be born between the 1st and 30th of June 2025. Order forms for chickens are now open on KINDO and the cost will be $11 each. Please click on this link for further information about chickens.

Term 2 - Week 5 notices and reminders

Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Chicken orders close
Friday - Teacher Only Day - School is closed for students

Teacher only day - Friday, 30 May (week 5)

A reminder that on Friday we have our second Teacher Only Day. Bizzy Bodz will be open on this day if you need childcare.

Jammies in June - supporting The Middlemore Foundation (week 6)

Once again, our school will be participating in the Jammies in June.

This initiative supports 20,000 kids…as too many children are being admitted to Kidz First Hospital with respiratory illnesses because they live in cold damp houses. Jammies will be given to children at Kidz First and the 76 primary schools the Foundation support through the Mana Kidz School Health programme. The Hospital and School Nurses are bracing for a tough, busy winter and knowing we can give a child in their care a warm pyjamas will make such a difference.

To support this initiative we will be holding a pyjama mufti day on Friday, 6 June (week 6). If you could donate a pair or more of warm NEW pyjamas or blankets, it would be greatly appreciated.

Science knowledge-athon - TESTING IS IN WEEK 6

More information can also be found on our website.

NZ Playhouse - 16 June (week 8)

We are thrilled to have NZ Playhouse coming back to our school on Monday, 16 June and will be performing for all of our year 0-6 students in the school hall.

Tickets for the show are $7 per child. Please make payment via Kindo by Friday 13 June.

Photolife

Agriculture Day

It is that time of year again where we begin to think about our Ag Day. Please click on this link to read important information for Agriculture day 2025.

All calves, lambs and kids must be born between 1 June to 31 July 2025.

Chickens must be born between the 1st and 30th of June 2025. Order forms for chickens are now open on KINDO and the cost will be $11 each. Please click on this link for further information about chickens. Please note orders for chickens close on Friday 30 May 2025.

Ag day committee invitation

The Ag day committee will hold their AGM meeting on Thursday, 29 May at 3.15pm (meet inside the staffroom). If you are thinking of joining a committee but are not sure which one, this is a small team of dedicated parents that meets about once a month in term three. We know lots of our whānau are passionate about Ag Day. To keep this awesome event going for our tamariki, we need more parents to step up and be part of this committee. Come along to the first meeting and get to know the team. We would love to warmly welcome new members.

Term 2 - Week 4 notices and reminders

Wednesday - ECCS netball funday (for those taking part)
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Sausages ($2.50), ice blocks and flavoured milk ($2) for sale
Friday - Cross country

Cross country - Friday

Our school cross country event is scheduled for Friday 23 May. Please click here for a letter that outlines all the details for this day.

Teacher only day - Friday, 30 May (week 5)

A reminder that on Friday, 30 May (week 5), we have our second Teacher Only Day. This date has been shared several times since late last year. Bizzy Bodz will be open on this day if you need childcare.

NZ Playhouse - 16 June (week 8)

We are thrilled to have NZ Playhouse coming back to our school on Monday, 16 June and will be performing for all of our year 0-6 students in the school hall.

Tickets for the show are $7 per child. Please make payment via Kindo by Friday 13 June.

Science knowledge-athon

More information can also be found on our website.

Photolife

Agriculture Day

It is that time of year again where we begin to think about our Ag Day. Please click on this link to read important information for Agriculture day 2025.

All calves, lambs and kids must be born between 1 June to 31 July 2025.

Ag day committee invitation

Parenting teens - course

Parenting Teens Toolbox Course we’ll be running locally, starting Friday 23 May, from 9:15–11am.

This 6-week course covers:

Understanding love and connection
Understanding yourself as a parent
Understanding our teenagers and their emotions
Understanding the world they live in (yes, the teenage brain and risk-taking!)
Understanding discipline and boundaries
Understanding a culture of connection – building in routines, fun and family rituals

Course details:

Clevedon Presbyterian Church - Fridays, 23 May–28 June - 9:15am–11am (after school drop-off)

$125 standard / $75 with a Community Services Card

Term 2 - Week 3 notices and reminders

Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Sausages ($2.50), ice blocks and flavoured milk ($2) for sale
Friday - Second hand uniform shop open 8:30-9am in the hall
Friday - PINK day mufti - see details below as part of our upstander week

Last week’s notices were full of information. We have repeated the teaching and learning section again in case you missed it.

Upstander week and mufti on Friday

Next week we will be focusing on what it means to be an upstander with our tamariki. The week’s learning will conclude with our anti-bullying pink shirt day on Friday. On this day, children can wear anything pink. No gold coin etc is required.

Please help us by talking to your children about what upstanders do and how they act. Differentiate between being a ‘tell-tale’ or ‘narking’, as our seniors call it, and being an upstander. Upstanders speak up and act when someone is being hurt (physically or emotionally) or doing something that can cause themselves or someone else harm.

Attendance

It is crucial that students attend school every day (other than when they are too sick to attend). If your child is away, it is imperative that you let us know straight away. You can do so by:

Using the school App - there is an ‘absence’ icon on there (preferred option)
Emailing attenance@clevedonschool.co.nz
Leaving a message on the answer phone (not a preferred option)

Thank you in advance for your support.

Friday - Food day!

In terms 2 and 3, children can order sausages on Friday mornings in their classroom. These are $2.50 and we ask that your child comes with the right change. Sausages are then delivered to the class just before lunch.

Ice-blocks and flavoured milk are on sale throughout the year at $2 each.

Urgent help needed with road patrol

We are in desperate need of parents to help us with road patrol on the following days.

Monday & Wednesday mornings
Wednesday & Friday afternoons

Agriculture Day

It is that time of year again where we begin to think about our Ag Day. Please click on this link to read important information for Agriculture day 2025.

All calves, lambs and kids must be born between 1 June to 31 July 2025.

Ag day committee invitation

Science knowledge-athon

More information can also be found on our website.

Cross country - Friday 23 May (week 4)

Our school cross country event is scheduled for Friday 23 May. Please click here for a letter that outlines all the details for this day.

Teacher only day - Friday, 30 May (week 5)

Photolife

Teaching and learning focus (previously shared)

Team newsletters

Please click on the links below to see the learning focus for each team. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.

Year 0-3 (Tōtara team)

Year 4-6 (Kauri team)

Year 7-8 (Kōwhai team)

Home learning

Please click here on our expectations for home learning. If you have any queries, your child’s class teacher can help you.

Key messages:

Build the habit of reading on a daily basis. Children can read independently or with an adult. For our junior parents, a copy of this information sheet will come home with you child either today or next week.
Practice basic facts. Knowing basic facts ‘by heart’ will help tremendously when batting with complex problems in maths. A copy of this booklet will be sent home to the eldest child either today or by next week. This outlines our expectations for each year level.

Curriculum and assessment update - please read to stay informed

You may be aware that the New Zealand Curriculum is currently being updated. English (for Year 0–6*) and Maths (for Year 0–8) have already had changes rolled out, and schools are now expected to teach from these new versions. We started quality professional development for our teachers last year on the new curriculum and are continuing the learning this year. We feel confident that the teaching is robust and meets the new curriculum expectations.

* Note: The year 7-8 English curriculum will come into effect next year, so our year 7/8 pupils continue to be taught and assessed on the old curriculum in 2025.

Mid year reports

Your child’s mid year report will use the new curriculum expectations for reading, writing and maths. You will know from the report how your child is travelling to meet the end year curriculum expectations. The report will tell you if your child is:

On track to meet the curriculum expectations (if they continue to track like this, they will likely be “at” curriculum expectation by the end of the year)
Already met the curriculum expectations (if they continue to track like this, they may be “above” curriculum expectation by the end of the year - we expect that they are operating comfortably more than one year level above expectation)
Working below the curriculum expectation (if they continue to track like this, they may be “below” the curriculum expectation by the end of the year - more than one year below)
Progress is of concern (if they continue to track like this, they are likely working “well below” curriculum expectations - possibly up to two years or more below)

The student-led conferences which are later on in the term are also a crucial place for you to find out more about how your child is doing, so please mark the date for these in your calendar (26 June) and ensure you make a booking (when we open these), and attend on the night.

Further reading

You can read information on what we assess and how teachers make their judgments on our website. Please click on this link if you are interested in reading more on this topic.

We will update our practices and ways of operating as needed once the Ministry has caught up with all the changes.

Kia ora whānau,

As we wrap up a fantastic term, I would like to thank you, our wonderful school community, for all your support. It has been a settled and wonderful start to the year.

I also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our staff, who have navigated many changes with new curriculum requirements that have come their way - as always they have handled themselves with professionalism and dedication.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, 28 April for another great term. In the meantime, have a joyful Easter and enjoy this special time with your children.

Kindest regards

Edeh Sullivan

Term 2 - Week 1 notices and reminders

Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Ice blocks and flavoured milk for sale
Friday - Second-hand uniform shop open 8:30-9am
Friday - Athon forms come home

ANZAC Ceremony at Clevedon Village

On ANZAC day Clevedon School is again invited to participate in the Clevedon Village ceremony. We would like as many leaders as possible to attend so that we can place the white crosses, lay the wreath and support our head boy and girl as they recite the poem.

There will be a gathering at 9.30am on Friday 25th April. The public can gather on the green or be seated in the chairs provided for those unable to stand at the Clevedon monument.

Clevedon School students are invited to attend this service in their full school uniform. If your child would like to help with laying out the crosses, please arrive by 9am.

Updating your details

Please check that we have all your details correct on the School App. If you need to change anything, kindly email office@clevedonschool.co.nz

Urgent help needed with road patrol

We are in desperate need of parents to help us with road patrol on the following days.

Monday & Friday mornings
Wednesday & Friday afternoons

Box of tissues

With winter approaching, we’d like to kindly request that you send your child to school next term with a box of tissues please. We go through these very, very quickly!

Science knowledge-athon

Next term we will hold our annual ‘athon’. This year it will be on general science knowledge. The forms will come out on the first Friday of the term. Please help get behind this as we raise funds and engage in learning along the way. Thank you for your support.

Winter uniform

We move into winter uniform in term 2. Our website has the uniform requirements.

A few reminders:

Mostly black shoes
Earrings - only studs (we will be asking students to remove any other earrings)
School sweatshirts only

Teacher only day - week 5 Friday

School Speed Zone

We are thrilled that Auckland Transport has identified our school as a priority for introducing one of the new School Speed Zones (SSZ). We expect that they will install all new safety signs prior to 30 June.

This will be a variable SSZ and will automatically operate before and after school for a maximum of 40 minutes before or after the school bell. The variable signs will be located approximately 150 metres on each side of our main school gates. Static signs will be placed on side roads identifying the times the variable sign is operational, if required. At all other times the usual speed limit applies.

Sausage Sizzles – Term 2 & 3

Starting term 2, sausages will be available to purchase every Friday for $2.50. Vegetarian and gluten free options are available. Sausages are ordered in the classroom on a Friday morning, with the correct amount of change please.

Volunteers needed - sausage sizzles

The sausage sizzles are run as a PTFA initiative, with the money earmarked towards helping to pay for our new senior playground – something we do not receive MoE funding for. We’re looking for a roster of volunteers (similar to the uniform shop roster), to help cook the sausages on Friday lunchtimes. We promise this is an easy job! There are no kids lining up waiting desperately for their food. You can cook and assemble in peace and senior students deliver the sausages to the classrooms. This will take 2 hours max, and we will roster 2 people at a time. If you’re in a position to help out, even for just one Friday, please email ptfa@clevedonschool.co.nz. We’d love your support!

MAGs day - Save the date!

Term 1 - Week 11 notices and reminders

Sunday - Daylight saving ends
Monday - School photos (practise those smiles!)
Monday - All library books due back
Thursday - Pizza day
Thursday - Easter raffle tickets drawn
Friday - Ice blocks and flavoured milk for sale
Friday - Second-hand uniform shop open 8:30-9am
Friday - Last day of school

Urgent help needed with road patrol

We are in desperate need of parents to help us with road patrol on the following days.

Monday, Thursday & Friday mornings
Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons

Easter raffle sheets

There’s still time to get your Easter raffle sheets into school to be in for a chance to win our amazing Easter baskets!

The Easter Bunny is visiting us on Thursday to help draw out the names. Extra raffle sheets are available at the office.

Thank you for your support.

Basketball skills sessions - expression of interest

We are gauging interest for basketball skills sessions on Wednesdays after school in term 2 with an external coach.

If you are interested in taking part, please see the details on this form and indicate your interest.

Updating your details

Please check that we have all your details correct on the school App. If you need to change anything, kindly email office@clevedonschool.co.nz.

Sausage Sizzles – Term 2 & 3

Starting term 2, sausages will be available to purchase every Friday for $2.50. Vegetarian, halal and gluten free options are available. Sausages are ordered in the classroom on a Friday morning, with the correct amount of change please.

Volunteers needed - sausage sizzles

Showquest costume sewing - help needed

We have sets of pants, skirts and kimono jackets that need sewing together for a Showquest costume and are looking for help with this the first two weeks after the school holidays. All materials will be provided and fabric will be cut ready to go, with instructions and support on hand as required. If you are handy with a sewing machine (and have access to one) and could help us out with some of these costume pieces, please contact Cara Popping (cpopping@clevedonschool.co.nz). Thanks in advance!

Library - help needed

Once again, we have a whole stack of shiny new library books ready to go into the library for our tamariki to enjoy. But they can’t do this until they’ve been covered with adhesive protective covering. Do you know your way around sticky back plastic? Would you be up for taking some books home over the school break to cover them for us? Please contact Jo Odds if you are able to help (jodds@clevedonschool.co.nz). Many thanks.

Bizzy Bodz - holiday programme

The Bizzy Bodz Clevedon School April holiday programme is now live and bookable for parents. Please click on the link below for more information on what’s on offer.

Clevedon School April Holidays 2025

Ōrere School Gala

Ōrere School is having its annual gala on Saturday, 19 April (Easter Saturday). Please see below for details.

Term 1 - Week 10 notices and reminders

Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Ice blocks and flavoured milk for sale
Friday - Easter raffle tickets due in

Courtesy and safe driving around our school

We are once again reminding our community to put safety first around our school gates. We have an increasing number of parents parking on yellow lines outside the school, which interferes with visibility at the crossing. We also ask that you do not do U-turns by the crossing, on the Kawakawa Bay Road side of our school.

Please show courtesy and patience to our children and parents who are manning the crossings every day. They do this to keep our children safe and do not need to be met with impatience as they do this incredible service.

Thank you for your support.

Urgent help needed with road patrol

We are in desperate need of parents to help us with road patrol on the following days (if you’re not put off by the message above :-)

Monday, Thursday & Friday mornings
Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons

If you do pick up and drop off and are happy to spare 20-30 minutes, we would be most grateful. It is an important role to help us keep all our children safe.

Basketball skills sessions - expression of interest

We are gauging interest for basketball skills sessions on Wednesdays after school in term 2 with an external coach.

If you are interested in taking part, please see the details on this form and indicate your interest.

Updating your details

Please check that we have all your details correct on the school App. If you need to change anything, kindly email office@clevedonschool.co.nz.

Kapa haka tutors

We currently are on the lookout for new kapa haka tutors for our senior rōpu. If anybody in our community knows someone who may be able to help us out with this, we would be greatly appreciative. Kindly contact Mrs Sullivan if you can help principal@clevedonschool.co.nz.

Easter raffle sheets

Tickets came home last week with your children and are due back by Friday, 4 April. The raffle will be drawn on 10 April. The prizes for this raffle are the awesome buckets of Easter goodies we make up from the Easter items donated from the mufti day. Extra raffle sheets are available at the office. Thank you for your support.

Bizzy Bodz - holiday programme

The Bizzy Bodz Clevedon School April holiday programme is now live and bookable for parents. Please click on the link below for more information on what’s on offer.

Clevedon School April Holidays 2025

Term 1 - Week 9 notices and reminders

Wednesday - New playground installation begins! Woohoo!
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Friday Freeze
Friday - Second hand uniform shop open in the hall 8:30-9am
Friday - Ice blocks and flavoured milk for sale
Friday - Easter Mufti Day - see details below

Easter mufti day (non-uniform day)

On Friday we will be having our annual Easter mufti day. Please bring an item in for our incredible Easter raffles, organised by our PTFA. Items can be chocolates, easter decorations or anything you would enjoy winning in an Easter raffle basket (no alcohol or expired items please).

Easter raffle sheets

Tickets will be coming home with your children today and are due back by Friday, 4 April. The raffle will be drawn on 10 April. The prizes for this raffle are the awesome buckets of Easter goodies we make up from the Easter items donated from the mufti day on Friday. Extra raffle sheets are available at the office.

Urgent help needed with road patrol

We are in desperate need parents to help us with road patrol on the following days:

Monday, Thursday & Friday mornings
Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons

If you do pick up and drop off and are happy to spare 20-30 minutes, we would be most grateful. It is an important role to help us keep all our children safe.

Kapa haka tutors

Court bookings

If you need to use the courts afterschool for trainings e.g. for our school netball teams, please ensure you have a booking with the office. These will be on a first come basis.

Bizzy Bodz - holiday programme

The Bizzy Bodz Clevedon School April holiday programme is now live and bookable for parents. Please click on the link below for more information on what’s on offer.

Clevedon April Holidays 2025 - booklet powered by Fleepit

Term 1 - Week 8 notices and reminders

Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Friday Freeze

Kapa haka tutors

Life Ed caravan - STARTS NEXT WEEK

The Life Education Caravan and Harold the Giraffe will be visiting our school in weeks 8 and 9 of this term (17-28 March). This is a programme that we take part in bi-annually, which delivers positive health-based lessons that help our tamariki develop respect, understanding and appreciation of the human body and its complexities. Life Education lessons are provided for children by an external provider.

There is a cost of $8 per child for the Life Education visits. Please visit Kindo to pay.

Further information about the programmes for each team will be provided once they are finalised.

Safety - school buses

If your child rides the bus, we remind you to please pick them up on the right side of the road - as in where the bus is. Please do not stand on the opposite side of the road and wave them to come to you. We have had complaints from other motorists that this blocks their view and they cannot see when a child is running across the road.

Please help keep all our children and the wider community safe.

Parking around the school - a notice from the police

We have been advised that our School Community Officers will be around at school pick up and drop off times to ensure that everyone is following the road rules.

Bizzy Bodz - holiday programme

The Bizzy Bodz Clevedon School April holiday programme is now live and bookable for parents. Please click on the link below for more information on what’s on offer.

Clevedon April Holidays 2025 - booklet powered by Fleepit

Term 1 - Week 7 notices and reminders

Thursday - Pizza day
Thursday - ECCS Football Funday (for those that have signed up)
Friday - Friday Freeze
Friday - Second hand uniform shop open 8:30 in the hall

Life Ed caravan (weeks 8 and 9)

There is a cost of $8 per child for the Life Education visits. Please visit Kindo to pay.

Further information about the programmes for each team will be provided once they are finalised.

International students - homestay

Another way we fill the hole in our budget is by hosting international students. We have quite a few students keen to be at our school in term 3 (July) and we are desperately looking for families to host these children in their homes for either one or two weeks.

You will be required to bring them to and from school
Feed and look after them as you do your own children
Each child must have their own bed and own room - but two international students can share a room (if they have their own bed)
Often the students have pre-arranged trips or programmes on the weekend, which take pressure off home-stay families
Families are remunerated $400/week/student

Families with junior aged students are welcome to apply. You do not need to have a child in the senior school to host students.

If you are interested, please fill in this form and one of our admin team will be in touch in due course.

Second hand uniforms needed

Our second hand uniform shop is a great service to our community, helping our parents save quite a lot of money. If you have old uniform items that no longer fit your child, please consider donating to the uniform shop. You can drop these off at our office or the uniform shop directly when it is open (every second Friday).

Items at the uniform shop are $5 or you can trade similar quality items.

Bizzy Bodz - holiday programme

The Bizzy Bodz Clevedon School April holiday programme is now live and bookable for parents. Please click on the link below for more information on what’s on offer.

Clevedon April Holidays 2025 - booklet powered by Fleepit

Bayleys Real Estate

Thank you to Denise and Courtney from Bayleys for supporting our school this year. They sponsor our ‘Caught Being Good’ hot chocolates and chocolate cake.

We are grateful for their support and hope the community can support them.

Term 1 - Week 6 notices and reminders

Thursday - Pizza day
Thursday - Year 4-8 Swimming carnivals (see details below)
Friday - Year 0-3 swimming carnival (see details below)
Friday - Friday Freeze

Swimming carnivals - Thursday and Friday

We are excited to be holding our non-competitive swimming carnivals next week. Kauri and Kōwhai teams will have theirs on Thursday, 6 March and Tōtara will have theirs on Friday, 7 March. Please see the respective notices linked for more information on event times and what to bring.

Tōtara swimming carnival - Year 0-3 (Friday)

Kauri and Kōwhai swimming carnival - Year 4-8 (Thursday)

Football funday - Year 5-8 only (week 7)

Yesterday we sent a letter home regarding our ECCS Football Funday coming up in week 7. If your child is interested in taking part in this fun day please complete the permissions and payment on Kindo. Please note that this is an optional event only for year 5-8 students who are interested in taking part.

Volunteers needed

Our school is responsible for the food stall at Football Funday. We need volunteers to help set up, cook and sell sausages, snacks and drinks, and to pack up. The time commitment is a couple of hours between 10am and 2pm on Thursday 13th March. If you are able to help, please email ptfa@clevedonschool.co.nz with your availability.

Life Ed caravan (weeks 8 and 9)

There is a cost of $8 per child for the Life Education visits. Please visit Kindo to pay.

Further information about the programmes for each team will be provided once they are finalised.

New senior playground

We have ordered a new playground! This is going to be put next to our existing senior playground on the field, and will hopefully be ready for use on the first day of term 2 (if all goes to plan).

As I shared last week, items like playgrounds, which we believe are an absolute necessity and crucial for children’s development, are not funded by the Ministry. So we are putting in a plea that if you are in a position to do so, please pay your child’s school donations. Thank you for all the ways you support us.

International students - homestay

You will be required to bring them to and from school
Feed and look after them as you do your own children
Each child must have their own bed and own room - but two international students can share a room (if they have their own bed)
Often the students have pre-arranged trips or programmes on the weekend, which take pressure off home-stay families
Families are remunerated $400/week/student

Families with junior aged students are welcome to apply. You do not need to have a child in the senior school to host students.

If you are interested, please fill in this form and one of our admin team will be in touch in due course.

Second hand uniforms needed

Items at the uniform shop are $5 or you can trade similar quality items.

Term 1 - Week 5 notices and reminders

Monday & Tuesday - Kauri team (year 4-6) Education Outside the Classroom days
Wednesday - PTFA AGM at 7pm (details below)
Thursday - Pizza day (details below)
Friday - Friday Freeze (details below)
Friday - Second hand uniform shop open - 8:30-9am in the hall

Fundraising this year and school donations

We are so grateful for all the support we receive from our community to make our school the best it can be. Our big push and focus this year is on a new playground for our older tamariki (year 4-8). I think they will all agree that there is a desperate need for this. Items like playgrounds, which we believe are an absolute necessity and crucial for children’s development, are not funded by the Ministry. We have been working hard to get grants over the last few years and have not met with much success in this area. As such, we rely on our fundraisers and parent donations to fill the gaps.

We thank our PTFA who have recently donated $7000 to the school. These funds are thanks to all their efforts and the support of the community last year with events and fundraisers.

We also kindly ask that if you are in a position to do so, that you attend to the school donations that are in Kindo. As a previously high decile school (now low equity index school) we do not receive enough money in our operational grant to meet all our needs and rely on our donations from parents. Thank you in advance for supporting us with this.

We are hoping to have a new playground in by next term! We can’t wait!

Year 4-6 EOTC days (Education outside the classroom)

Please click here for the latest information about our upcoming EOTC days for the Kauri team next week - in case you’ve missed it.

Swimming carnivals (week 6)

We are excited to be holding our non-competitive swimming carnivals in week 6 of this term. Kauri and Kōwhai teams will have theirs on Thursday, 6 March and Tōtara will have theirs on Friday, 7 March. Please see the respective notices linked for more information on event times and what to bring.

Tōtara swimming carnival - Year 0-3

Kauri and Kōwhai swimming carnival - Year 4-8

PTFA drinks and nibbles in the TR Room Wednesday 26 February at 7pm

We warmly invite any parent or friend of Clevedon School to join us in the Teacher Resource Room (next to room 2) at school on Wednesday 26 February from 7pm for drinks and nibbles and our PTFA AGM.

We will be discussing our plans for 2025 and are gratefully accepting any offers of help on any of those planned projects, as well as new ideas and suggestions. Our objective is jointly to raise money for the school AND to make memories for our children. So get your thinking caps on and come along for a drink!

We will also be holding our AGM that evening and would love some fresh faces on our Executive Committee to take the lead on organising our fundraising events. Many hands make light work, so please consider putting your hand up to help out with these important events for our school!

For further information and to RSVP, please email ptfa@clevedonschool.co.nz

Life Ed caravan (weeks 8 and 9)

There is a cost of $8 per child for the Life Education visits. Please visit Kindo to pay.

Further information about the programmes for each team will be provided once they are finalised.

Friday Freeze and Pizzas

Friday Freeze (ice blocks, juicies and flavoured milk) started last week. Friday Freeze is ordered in the classroom on Friday mornings with the correct amount of cash please. Friday Freeze items are $2 each.
Pizzas started this week - Thursdays. These can now be ordered through Kindo. Orders must be received by Wednesday 10am at the latest.

Buses

If your child catches the school bus, please let the office know which days they will be on the bus. You can do this by filling in this form and returning it to the office.

The bus is a great way to get your children to and from school and both our bus runs have space. Our bus drivers are lovely and are keen to get more students using the service. Please fill in the form or contact the office to check if your child is eligible.

North Road - Road works

The second phase of the North Road roadworks will commence on 24 Feb 2025. This will also be a full road closure for 3½ weeks, with residents’ access only. The bus will not be affected as the work is past the bus turning point. Please allow plenty of time to get your children to and from school.

Term 1 - Week 4 notices and reminders

Wednesday and Thursday - Whanaungatanga meetings (see details below)
Thursday - Pizza day (see details below)
Friday - Teacher Only Day - school closed for students

Teacher only day - Friday, 21 February (week 4)

A reminder that Friday, 21 February is a Teacher Only Day.

Our second teacher only day for the year is scheduled for term 2, week 5 (30 May).

Bizzy Bodz is running a special day, if you need supervision for your children on Friday.

Whanaungatanga meetings (3 way conferences)

This year our whanaungatanga meetings are being held on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th February. This letter gives you more information on these meetings.

Please fill out a form for your child using the class links below (please ensure you use the correct class for each of your children so that the information goes to the correct teacher):

Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 Room 4

Room 6 Room 7 Room 8 Room 9

Room 10 Room 11 Room 12 Room 13

Room 14 Room 15 Room 16 Room 18

Please book your appointments via the school app. Details are in the letter. We look forward to engaging with all our whānau over these two nights.

Year 4-6 EOTC days (Education outside the classroom)

Please click here for the latest information about our upcoming EOTC days for the Kauri team in week 5.

PTFA drinks and nibbles in the TR Room Wednesday 26 February at 7pm

We warmly invite any parent or friend of Clevedon School to join us in the Teacher Resource Room (next to room 2) at school on Wednesday 26 February from 7pm for drinks and nibbles and our PTFA AGM.

For further information and to RSVP, please email ptfa@clevedonschool.co.nz

Life Ed caravan

There is a cost of $8 per child for the Life Education visits. Please visit Kindo to pay.

Further information about the programmes for each team will be provided once they are finalised.

Friday Freeze and Pizzas

Friday Freeze (ice blocks, juicies and flavoured milk) started last week. Friday Freeze is ordered in the classroom on Friday mornings with the correct amount of cash please. Friday Freeze items are $2 each.
Pizzas started this week - Thursdays. These can now be ordered through Kindo. Orders must be received by Wednesday 10am at the latest.

Buses

If your child catches the school bus, please let the office know which days they will be on the bus. You can do this by filling in this form and returning it to the office.

Swimming carnivals

Tōtara swimming carnival - Year 0-3

Kauri and Kōwhai swimming carnival - Year 4-8

North Road - Road works

Term 1 - Week 3 notices and reminders

Thursday - Pizza day (see details below)
Friday - Ice blocks and flavoured milk on sale - $2 each (see details below)
Friday - Second hand uniform shop open 8:30-9am in the hall

Today is the last day that notices are doubled up on email and the school app. From next week only the app will be used. Please call our office if you are not set up. Even if you are all set up, it is a good time to check your notification settings.

Teacher only day - Friday, 21 February (week 4)

A reminder that Friday, 21 February is a Teacher Only Day. Please mark this on your calendars.

Whanaungatanga meetings (3 way conferences)

Whanaungatanga (whanau-nga-tanga) is the forming, maintaining and strengthening of relationships between people and communities. The 3 Way Conferences that we have held at the start of each year has always had this kaupapa at its heart.

This year our whanaungatanga meetings are being held on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th February. This letter gives you more information on these meetings.

Please fill out a form for your child using the class links below (please ensure you use the correct class for each of your children so that the information goes to the correct teacher):

Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 Room 4

Room 6 Room 7 Room 8 Room 9

Room 10 Room 11 Room 12 Room 13

Room 14 Room 15 Room 16 Room 18

Please book your appointments via the school app. Details are on the letter. We look forward to engaging with all our whānau over these two nights.

Friday Freeze and Pizzas

Friday Freeze (ice blocks, juicies and flavoured milk) started today. Friday Freeze is ordered in the classroom on Friday mornings with the correct amount of cash please. Friday Freeze items are $2 each.
Pizzas start next week (week 3) - Thursdays. These can now be ordered through Kindo. Orders must be received by Wednesday 10am at the latest.

Buses

If your child catches the school bus, please let the office know which days they will be on the bus. You can do this by filling in this form and returning it to the office.

School uniform reminder

We kindly ask that parents support their children to be in the correct uniform daily, in particular the correct shoes. The summer uniform is sandals and they are to be mostly black please.

Hats are also crucial this time of year. You do not need to purchase the school uniform hat, however, hats need to be navy blue or as close to our school blue as possible. They are available at a reasonable price at The Warehouse and Kmart.

Please support us by ensuring your child is not coming in the latest, most expensive sneakers and baseball caps. They will be asked to take them off.

Thank you for your support.

PTFA drinks and nibbles in the TR Room Wednesday 26 February at 7pm

We warmly invite any parent or friend of Clevedon School to join us in the TR Room at school on Wednesday 26 February from 7pm for drinks and nibbles and our PTFA AGM.

We will also be holding our AGM that evening and would love some fresh faces on our Executive Committee to take the lead on organising our fundraising events. Many hands make light work, so please consider putting your hand to help out with these important events for our school!

For further information and to RSVP, please email ptfa@clevedonschool.co.nz

Who do I see if I have a query or concern about my child

Email your child’s teacher in the first instance - request a suitable meeting time or for them to call you if you prefer
If, after working with the teacher, you have more queries or need further clarification, please contact the right team leader or Mrs Park, our deputy principal.
- Year 0-3 - Mrs Jodie Boyle
- Year 4-6 - Mr Chris Morgan
- Year 6-8 - Mrs Stacey Connolly
- Deputy principal - Mrs Sarah Park
You are also always welcome to call our office and they will be able to direct you to the right person.
If your child has additional needs, your go to contact is Mrs Jodie Boyle who is also our Special Educational Needs Coordinator.

Term 1 - Week 2 notices and reminders

Thursday - Waitangi Day - school closed
Friday - Iceblocks and flavoured milk on sale - $2 each (see details below)
Friday - open morning 8:30-9am and then 9:10-10am
Friday - Last day that emails will be sent as well as app messages - please ensure your app is set up and that you are logged on with the right notification settings

Thank you

A huge thank you for helping us have a very smooth start to the year. Our children knew where to go on day one, where they get picked up from and have been really settled. Thank you for all the prep you have done with your tamariki around this.

Thank you also for getting onto the stationery orders so quickly. This has helped our office staff and has meant that nearly all our children are now ready for learning in the right books.

We appreciate all your support.

School App

Our school app is our main mechanism for getting comms out to you. Please check that you are still signed into the app if you have used it before, and if not, ensure you are set up before school starts. For assistance, contact the school office.

This message, and others have been emailed to you (in case our new families do not have the app set up) and also sent out on the app. If you did not get an app notification, please check that you are still logged in and your app notifications are on and enabled on your phone. From next week only the app will be used and you may miss out on crucial information.

Open morning - Friday

On Friday morning you are invited to visit your child’s class from 9:10am to 10am (or if you are around from 8:30-9am). You can see what the room is like, and what they’ve been working on over the last few days of school and get a feel for the class. Please allow our teachers to do the roll and account for every child first. You can stay for the whole time or pop in and go as you need. As you know, you are always welcome to pop in from 8:30-9am each day.

School office opening hours and contacts

The school office is open weekdays from 8:30am to 3:30pm.
Please use the school app or email absences@clevedonschool.co.nz to let us know that your child will be away.
Our office gets pretty busy so any non-urgent matters can be emailed to office@clevedonschool.co.nz. This is preferable to a phone call.
Any changes to pick up instructions for your child will need to be communicated to the office by 2:30pm at the very latest.

Teacher only day - Friday, 21 February (week 4)

A reminder that Friday, 21 February is a Teacher Only Day. Please mark this on your calendars.

Road works on North Road

We have been advised that there will be road works on North Road for the next three weeks with a stop/go sign in place.

Please allow plenty of time for pick ups and drop offs and put our children's safety first by being very patient.

Your child’s information

Please check the details we have for you on the school app. If any of this information is incorrect, kindly email the office asap.

Do we have the right contact numbers and emails?
Do we have other emergency contacts listed if we cannot get a hold of you?
Have you updated your child’s medical information with the office (if necessary)?

Whanaungatanga meetings (3 way conferences)

This year our whanaungatanga meetings are being held on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th February. This letter gives you more information on these meetings.

Please fill out a form for your child using the class links below (please ensure you use the correct class for each of your children so that the information goes to the correct teacher):

Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 Room 4

Room 6 Room 7 Room 8 Room 9

Room 10 Room 11 Room 12 Room 13

Room 14 Room 15 Room 16 Room 18

Please book your appointments via the school app. Details are on the letter. We look forward to engaging with all our whānau over these two nights.

Friday Freeze

Friday Freeze (ice blocks, juicies and flavoured milk) start in week 2 (next week).

Friday Freeze is ordered in the classroom on Friday mornings with the correct amount of cash please. Friday Freeze items are $2 each.

Pizzas start in week 3 on Thursdays. These can be ordered through Kindo. More details will come to you next week.

Buses

If your child catches the school bus, please let the office know which days they will be on the bus. You can do this by filling in this form.

Team newsletters

Please click on each link below for team newsletters. There you will find what your child’s learning foci are for the term.

Tōtara team newsletter - years 0-3

Kauri team newsletter - years 4-6

Kōwhai team newsletter - years 7-8

Start of the year notices and reminders

Nau mai hoki mai ki ngā whānau o Clevedon

Ngā mihi o te tau hou - happy new year! We hope you’ve had a wonderful summer so far.

We are looking forward to having all our tamariki and whānau back in school on Wednesday, 29 January, and we extend a special warm welcome to any new whānau who will be joining us for the first time this year. We look forward to working alongside you.

Below you will find some information for the first couple of weeks in preparation for the term ahead. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us once the office reopens on Wednesday.

Enjoy your last few days and see you all soon.

Ngā mihi

Edeh Sullivan

Principal

School office opening hours this week

The school office will be open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week from 9am-2pm, should you have any questions or need anything prior to school opening. Otherwise feel free to call our friendly office staff, Donna or Susanna and they will be happy to help you.

Once school opens for children, our school hours of 8:30am-3:30pm will resume.

Open afternoon in January

On Friday, 24 January our teachers will be at school working and setting up their classrooms. You are welcome to pop in casually with your child between the hours of 1:30pm-3:00pm to meet their teacher. You do not have to do this, but some children find it helpful with their transition. You will have had a letter from the class teacher by then, letting you know which class they will be in.

Second hand uniform shop

Our lovely volunteers will have the shop open during the open afternoon on Friday, 24 Jan from 1:30-3pm.
During the term, it will be open every second Friday (odd weeks) - see the school calendar.
Please donate any old items as it will help other families tremendously.
You can purchase items for $5 or swap for items in a similar condition.

Uniform 2025

Kindly visit our school website for information on uniforms, including where to purchase.

School stationery

As per our school organisation, we have bulk purchasing power and have all school stationery packs ready to go for the first day of school. All paid stationery will be in classrooms ready for children on the first day. There is no need to cover the exercise books in duraseal or the like.

We ask that you help us by kindly paying for the stationery through KINDO by the end of the summer holidays. If you have any issues regarding stationery please do not hesitate to call us.

This letter explains the stationery requirements for 2025. Stationery packs will be available for you to pay on your Kindo account from tomorrow.

Letter from your child’s new teacher

Your child’s new teacher will email them (using your email address) to introduce themselves and to let your child know which room they are in. Please note that our class lists are not finalised until you get this letter from your child’s teacher. The letters are due to come out to you by Thursday. If you have not received an email by Thursday, please contact our school office to find out which class your child will be in.

First day of school - Wednesday 29 January

Please arrive at school between 8:30am-8:40am
Make your way to your child’s room, where the teacher will be ready to greet you
Your child needs to have:
- summer uniform
- a good packed lunch and a large water bottle
- a hat (named)
- sunscreen (applied in the morning and some in their bag to re-apply during the day)
- additional stationery as per the stationery list (see the stationery letter for details)
The school gates open at 2:50pm - please ensure you know where to pick your child up from
- Our year 1-3 children will be with their teacher until someone comes to the class to pick them up
Our school buses will operate as per normal

If you are new to our school, we welcome you to join us for a pōwhiri in our hall at 10:30am. Feel free to bring along any whānau with you.

Pōwhiri for new whānau on the first day

We welcome all our new families to join us for a pōwhiri (welcoming ceremony) at 10:30am on the first day of school. Please gather outside the hall, where you will be called/welcomed in with our new students. After the pōwhiri, new whānau are welcome to the staffroom to share some kai and meet the staff.

Please note that children will be looked after by class teachers and brought to the hall for the pōwhiri.

School App

This message, and others for the next couple of weeks will be emailed to you (in case our new families do not have the app set up) and also sent out on the app. If you did not get an app notification, please check that you are still logged in and your app notifications are on and enabled on your phone. From week 3, only the app will be used.

How we communicate with you

If you are new to us you may not know our mechanisms for communicating with you. Some will require a bit of set up and getting used to on your part, but will hopefully soon become normal.

School App - most of our notices and letters are shared via the @school App. You will need to download the App and talk to our office to sort out your login and password. This is a pretty crucial tool to get set up sooner, rather than later. It also has other helpful features that you can navigate.
Weekly Notices - these are sent out on Fridays and have important notices about the week ahead. These are on our website and sent to you each week via the App.
Seesaw - Teachers will be in touch to connect you to this App. Seesaw can be used for learning for children in the classroom, but is also used as a closed format ‘social media’ for teachers to give you a window into the classroom. New classes will get rolled out in the first week or two. Contact your child’s teacher for help with Seesaw.
Website - our website has quite a lot of information you may find useful.
School Facebook page - You can follow us on Facebook by searching for our school. This is purely a social media platform used to celebrate our children and events - and not usually used to inform. It is not a place for questions or queries.
Text messages - We will use this if we need to get urgent information out to you or if there is an emergency. You may sometimes get a text if we haven’t heard from you regarding a child’s absence.

The above is a list of the mechanisms we use. You, of course, are always welcome to call into the office, email or make an appointment to meet with relevant personnel.

Waste free weekdays

We would like to encourage all our families to ensure lunch boxes are waste free. This will help us greatly at school and help reduce waste. Teachers may share some lunchbox ideas with you on Seesaw over the next few weeks.

Term dates and teacher only days

	Term 1	Term 2	Term 3	Term 4
Start	Wed 29 January	Monday 28 April	Monday 14 July	Monday 6 October
End	Friday 11 April	Friday 27 June	Friday 19 September	Thursday 11 Dec
Holidays in term time	Waitangi	King’s birthday Matariki	-	Labour Day
Teacher only days	Friday 21 February	Friday 30 May

School structure and staffing

Please see below for this year’s school structure and the teaching team staff.

Kōwhai classes

Kauri classes

Tōtara classes

Other

Team leader - Mrs Stacey Connolly

Team Leader - Mr Chris Morgan

Team leader - Mrs Jodie Boyle

Principal - Edeh Sullivan

Deputy Principal - Sarah Park

SENCO - Jodie Boyle

Performing arts - year 2-8

Ms Jo Odds

Learning Support Coordinator

Mr Wayne Nel

Early literacy intervention

Mrs Joy Lendrum

Release teachers

Mrs Charlotte Fleming, Mrs Sarah Waters, Mrs Letitia Lane, Mrs Juls Mills and Mrs Clare Culpan

Mrs Cara Popping and Mrs Claire Smith will open up our new entrant room in term 2.

Year 7/8 - Room 6

Mrs Stacey Connolly

Year 4 - Room 4

Mrs Faye Dickson

Year 1 - Room 18

Mrs Fran Chapman

Year 7/8 - Room 7

Mrs Manpreet Dhaliwal

Year 4/5 - Room 9

Mr Liam Shepherd

Year 1 - Room 15

Mrs Emma Smith

Year 7/8 - Room 8

Mrs Cory Bremner

Year 4/5 - Room 3

Mrs Jalena Eade

Year 1/2 - Room 16

Miss Natasha Stones

Year 5/6 - Room 2

Mr Chris Morgan

Year 2/3 - Room 13

Miss Helēna Reedy (whaea Helēna)

Year 5/6 - Room 1

Mrs Faaiza McGinty

Year 2/3 - Room 12

Ms Melissa Trainer

Year 5/6 - Room 10

Ms Rebeccah Wilson

Year 2/3 - Room 11

Miss Hayley Cruden

Year 2/3 - Room 14

Mrs Sara Olsen

Year 4-8 BYOD iPads

Please click here for information on BYOD iPads for years 4-8.

Year 4-6 EOTC event 2025

Year 4-6 (Kauri team) parents, click here for the information letter about EOTC (Education Outside the Classroom) days coming up in February.

Community notices

Items of interest are at times posted on the community notices page on our website. You may like to keep an eye on this page.