Weekly notices

Term 4 - Week 1 notices and reminders

As we wrap up another busy term, a huge thank you to all our whānau for your continued support. A special thank you to our wonderful PTFA and Ag Day Committee, who have worked incredibly hard to bring us so many fantastic events this term – particularly our incredible Ag Day today!

We also want to say another very special thank you to Nicci and Fraser for everything they have done for our school over the years. Their contribution, time and support have been hugely appreciated, and we are very grateful for all they have given to our school community.

Next term is another busy one, so please keep a close eye on these weekly notices to make sure you don’t miss anything.

We also have some very exciting news… our covered court will be going up over the school holidays! There will still be some construction activity during the first week or two of next term, so please take extra care when moving around the school grounds, particularly if you have toddlers or younger children with you.

Have a wonderful and well-deserved break. We look forward to seeing everyone back next term!

Wednesday - Franklin Group Day (Ag Day) - details below
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday Food Day - Sausage sizzle, ice-blocks, juicies and flavoured milk for sale $2.50 - order in class with the right amount of cash
Friday - Second-hand uniform shop open 8:30-9am in the hall
Sunday - portraits in the hall (see details below)

Team newsletters

It will be a busy term with lots happening. The newsletters below outline the learning taking place in each team. As always, please contact your child’s teacher if you have any queries. They are always happy to arrange a time to meet with you.

Tōtara - years 1-3

Kauri - years 4-6

Kōwhai - years 7-8

Family Photo Fundraiser - Sunday, 18 October

The PTFA is excited to host a Family Photo Fundraiser on Sunday 18 October. For just $30 (all of which goes to our school!) you get a family photo shoot and a 10x13” colour family portrait. Further portraits can be purchased at your collection/viewing appointment.

Please book and pay at the office. We will be opening this fundraiser up to the wider community, so organise your family (well-behaved dogs welcome too) and get in quick to secure one of our limited time slots!

Athletics day - Thursday 22nd October - Week 2

Please click here for more information about our upcoming school athletics day at Massey Park. Payments for the bus can be made on Kindo.

Please note that the date has changed from the one previously advertised on our school calendar due to a booking issue at Massey Park.

We are reliant on parent helpers to run this whole school event and are still looking for lots of support. Please indicate on KINDO if you can do so or email office@clevedonschool.co.nz.

Book fair - Weeks 1 and 2

In weeks 1 and 2 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, 16 October
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 19-21 October
Friday, 23 October

Year 4-8 trip to MOTAT - Week 2

If you haven’t already done so, please complete the permission form in KINDO asap. This letter gave more information around this trip.

Halloween Disco - Saturday 31 October - Week 3

Our amazing disco is back again this year and it happens to land on Halloween! As with all our PTFA events, this will be a fun time for our tamariki. Dress up in Halloween costumes is optional and there is time for trick or treating before or after the disco.

4-5pm - Junior disco - years 1-3

5:30-6:30 - Senior disco - years 4-8

Tickets are on sale on KINDO.

A&P Show/Franklin Group Day

After our Ag Day, children have the option to participate in the Clevedon A&P Show (21-22 November) with their kid/calf/lamb/chicken or to join the Franklin Group Day (14 October).

Franklin Group Day

Location: Pukekohe A&P show

Date: 14th October

Cost: $7.50 per entry.

Please note that this is counted as a school day. All lambs, kid goats, chickens and calves are eligible to compete, and entry forms will be available from the school office. Families are responsible for getting their child and animal to the venue. Entries are open now and close on Friday 9 October during the school holidays.

BYOD for year 4-8 in 2027

Please click here for information on BYOD iPads for years 4-8 (those in year 3-7 in 2026).

Upcoming PTFA events

How amazing are our PTFA mums? Check out all the fun events they have organised for the rest of this year - save the dates!

Bizzy Bods - holiday programme

Click on this link to see the amazing holiday activities Bizzy Bodz has planned during the break. All inquiries and bookings are to be done directly through them.

Term 3 - Week 10 notices and reminders

Thursday - Plant entries to the hall by 9am
Thursday - Jolly Jar buying day! See details below.
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Ag day - lots of information below

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. This year is Nicci and Fraser’s last year with us, as their youngest heads off to high school. This incredible family has served our community for 18 years and we are grateful for how Ag Day has flourished under their leadership and guidance.

Squishy Toys

Sadly, we have made the decision to ban squishy toys that are brought from home. While they are certainly popular, they are becoming a significant distraction in classrooms and are also causing issues with swapping and trading between children. We are also aware that some squishy toys contain liquids or gels that we do not want spilling or leaking at school if they burst.

Please help us by ensuring your child keeps their squishy toys at home and does not bring them to school.

We recognise that some children benefit from using a fidget to support their concentration and self-regulation. Where this is part of a child’s learning needs, our Learning Support team will provide an appropriate fidget that supports the child without becoming a distraction for others.

Thank you for your support.

Family Photo Fundraiser - Sun 18 Oct

Athletics day - Thursday 22nd October

Please click here for more information about our upcoming school athletics day at Massey Park. Payments for the bus can be made on Kindo.

Please note that the date has changed from the one previously advertised on our school calendar due to a booking issue at Massey Park.

We are reliant on parent helpers to run this whole school event and are still looking for lots of support. Please indicate on KINDO if you can do so or email office@clevedonschool.co.nz

Term date 2027

We have tweaked these slightly from the last version we shared with you. New term dates for 2027, with Teacher Only Dates are below.

Start date for students = Tuesday, 2 February
End date for students = Wednesday, 15 December
Teacher Only Day = Friday, 4 June

AG DAY SPECIAL - Special last minute notices

Jolly Jars - Thursday

On Thursday, children can purchase Jolly Jars. Jolly Jars range from $2-$10. 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 must be at school on Thursday . Please take all entries to the hall before 9am to be numbered and ready for judging. Judging is on Friday this year.

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). You need to do this before going to registration area.
Get your registration number from the registration area (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 area
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)
Akemi Japanese dumplings $12 for 6, $22 for 12 (vegan available)
Crepe Boys (sweet crepes) $6-$10
Strawberry Hills strawberry ice-cream $6-$10 (dairy free available)
Bean Roamin’ Coffee Cart - 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 23 September and baking can be dropped off at the school hall before or after school on Thursday 24 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 (21-22 November) with their kid/calf/lamb or to join the Franklin Group Day (14 October).

Bizzy Bods - holiday programme

Click on this link to see the amazing holiday activities Bizzy Bodz has planned during the break. All inquiries and bookings are to be done directly through them.

Māori Language Week

Next week we look forward to celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week across our kura. Te reo Māori is a taonga and an important part of the culture, identity and heritage of Aotearoa New Zealand. We look forward to celebrating with our tamariki throughout the week and continuing to grow the use of te reo Māori across our kura.

Term 3 - Week 9 notices and reminders

Monday - All school library books due back
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday Food Day - Sausage sizzle, ice-blocks, juicies and flavoured milk for sale $2.50 - order in class with the right amount of cash
Friday - Second-hand uniform shop open 8:30-9am in the hall

Howick College Zone

At 8:03am this morning we were given the official word from the Ministry that our school is now in the Howick College zone! Woohoo! This means that children who live in the Clevedon or Brookby school zones can now attend Howick College as in-zone pupils.

We are very thankful to the Howick College principal and their board for supporting this amendment.

We know this is very welcome news for many of our current and future families.

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Enrolments for 2027

If you have a pre-schooler due to start school next year, please contact us asap. Even if they will be starting later in the year, we would love to know so we can plan for spaces and teachers. Please pass this onto any other families who you might know through your networks.

Athletics day - Thursday 22nd October

Please click here for more information about our upcoming school athletics day at Massey Park. Payments for the bus can be made on Kindo.

Please note that the date has changed from the one previously advertised on our school calendar due to a booking issue at Massey Park.

Upcoming PTFA events

How amazing are our PTFA mums? Check out all the fun events they have organised for the rest of this year - save the dates!

Ag day

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

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 who are 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.

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. This year the plants will be judged on Ag Day (previously it was the Thursday before). Judging for plants will commence at approximately 10am.
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.

Raffles galore and cake boxes

We are fortunate to have the most amazing prizes up for grabs for our Ag Day raffles this year, thanks to our amazing local businesses and the incredible PTFA and Ag Day committees.

Raffles should have come home with your child this week - please check their bags! Return money and tickets to the office please.

Cake boxes have come home with instructions for the Ag Day bake sale and our cake decorating competition. We look forward to all the yummy treats that will be on sale on Ag day - but if you cannot help with the baking, kindly return the cake boxes to the office.

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 will 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

Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon

Entries are open for the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon, at Mountfort Park in Manurewa, on Wednesday the 19th August with the event taking place on Tuesday 24th November.

The TRYathlon is all about giving it a try and is a rewarding and fun day out for you and your child. On event day, participants need to be aged 7-15 and can complete the TRYathlon as an individual or in a team of two (one swims, one bikes and both run together). Participants must be six years old on event day to complete the Splash & Dash.

Our school has created a ‘school group’ which you can join. Linking to our school will allow us to win some great prizes. Click this link to register. You will also have the option to get your child’s pack delivered to the school at a discounted rate.

Franklin Arts Festival - Clevedon School entry

A selection of original design concepts and artwork developed by Clevedon School students this year as part of our school production has been entered as our Clevedon School entry in this year's Franklin Arts Festival. Individual artworks will also be judged. We’ll keep you updated if anyone wins a prize! It is wonderful to have the opportunity to showcase our students’ creative talents.

You can visit the school section of the festival, including our board, free of charge in the Pukekohe Library foyer 12-26 September, 9.30-4.30pm.

Sunday Serenades Concert

The Sunday Serenades concert "To Music" is on Sunday 13 September, starts at 1.20pm at St Andrews Church in Clevedon Village, with the Clevedon School choir performing as part of the concert.

Waterpolo

Please see below - in case this is of interest for any of our tamariki.

Bizzy Bods - holiday programme

Click on this link to see the amazing holiday activities Bizzy Bodz has planned during the break. All inquiries and bookings are to be done directly through them.

Happy Father’s Day!

Wishing all our dads, grandads, uncles, and other special men in our children’s lives a very Happy Father’s Day this Sunday. Thank you for all you do to support, encourage and help raise our great little humans. We hope you are thoroughly spoilt and enjoy a wonderful day with your families!

Term 3 - Week 8 notices and reminders

Thursday - Pizza day
Thursday - Ag Day prep afternoon (AKA Ribbon Rolling) - details below
Friday - Mufti Day - Bring a Jolly Jar or two or three :-)
Friday - All school library books due back
Friday Food Day - Sausage sizzle, ice-blocks, juicies and flavoured milk for sale $2.50 - order in class with the right amount of cash
Friday - Practical Magic 2 movie night - details below. Get your tickets now!

Jolly Jars - Friday

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! If you are able to make more than one per child, that would be amazing as we were a little short last year. They don’t buy the jolly jars on this day - only bring them in.

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.

Jolly Jars will then go on sale the day before Ag Day (24 September). Children bring in money between $3 and $10 to purchase a jolly jar each.

Ag day prep afternoon (Also known as Ribbon Rolling) - Thursday

Preparation for Agriculture Day is officially underway, with a dedicated push to get all materials ready for the event. The team will gather in TRR (room between rooms 2 and 3) at 3:15 pm to tackle the essential setup jobs. Tasks on the agenda include laminating display cards and signage, precision cutting of event materials, and sorting ribbons into boxes. It’s a classic hands-on assembly effort, bringing everything together quickly so the day runs seamlessly for participants and judges alike. If you can help, please pop down for an hour or two on Thursday after school.

Raffles galore and cake boxes

We are fortunate to have the most amazing prizes up for grabs for our Ag Day raffles this year, thanks to our amazing local businesses and the incredible PTFA and Ag Day committees.

Raffles should have come home with your child this week - please check their bags! Return money and tickets to the office please.

Help Make Ag Day Amazing!

Ag day update - key information

All information regarding Ag Day can be found on the Ag Day page on our website. To register click here.

All calves, lambs and kids must be born between 1st June to 31st July 2026. Any animals born outside of these dates will not be allowed to participate.
All chickens must be born between the 1st to 30 June 2026.
Plant entries (Miniature Gardens) come to school on Thursday, 24 September.
Registrations are closing today (Friday, 4 September).

Safety around our school

Unfortunately, we need to once again remind our parent community to be mindful of everyone’s safety around our school. An accident and tragedy only needs to happen once and sadly none of us are immune to this.

Please drive slowly and carefully in and around our bus bay.
Mind your speed around our school, and in particular, around the Clevedon-Kawakawa Bay Road side.
Please use the crossing. It really isn’t that much further to walk. Other motorists can’t always see you.
Avoid parking on the yellow lines. When you do, you remove the visibility for our children who volunteer for crossing duty, and you put their safety at risk.

Running a few minutes late, or needing to walk a few extra steps, is not worth a child’s life. Please help us make our pick up and drop off times safer.

Library books due back - end of term

All school library books need to be returned to your child’s classroom or to the returns box outside the library (in the Hall) by Friday. There may be a slight delay in getting them scanned back into the computers, please bear with us. Appreciate your support with looking after our library books.

Practical Magic 2 - Movie night (for adults) - Friday of week 8

Calling all witches! Gather your coven and dust off your broomsticks... Grab your girls, embrace your inner witch, and get ready for an unforgettable night of sisterhood, spells, and a little practical magic!

Witchy dress-up is encouraged (but is completely optional!)

Feeling spellbound? Come dressed to impress for a chance to win prizes for the best dressed witches!
Fantastic raffles will be available to win on the night!
Tickets: $30, Choice of one snack (small popcorn, small drink, OR a choc top)
Date: Friday 11th September
Venue: Monterey Cinemas, Howick
Doors open: 6.30pm

Book your tickets by clicking here

Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon

Entries are open for the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon, at Mountfort Park in Manurewa, on Wednesday the 19th August with the event taking place on Tuesday 24th November.

Bizzy Bods - holiday programme

Click on this link to see the amazing holiday activities Bizzy Bodz has planned during the break. All inquiries and bookings are to be done directly through them.

Term 3 - Week 7 notices and reminders

It’s Book Week next week! We’ll have a series of low-key activities happening across the school to celebrate books and help foster a love of reading.

It’s also a great time to check that reading is part of the routine at home. Read regularly with our younger children, and encourage our older children to always have a book on the go. A little reading every day makes a big difference!

Wednesday - School photos
Wednesday - Pizza orders close on Kindo at 10am
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday Food Day - Sausage sizzle, ice-blocks, juicies and flavoured milk for sale $2.50 - order in class with the right amount of cash
Friday - Second-hand uniform shop open 8:30-9am in the hall
Friday - Ag Day registrations close
Friday - Te Rā o Matua - Father’s Day celebration at school

Flu at Clevedon School

We have had a large number of students and staff unwell with the flu this week, with some experiencing quite severe symptoms. To help us reduce the spread of illness across our school, we ask that you please keep your child at home if they are experiencing flu-like symptoms and allow them time to recover before returning to school.

Common flu symptoms to look out for include:

Fever or chills
Cough
Sore throat
Headache
Body aches
Tiredness or weakness
Runny or blocked nose
Nausea or vomiting (particularly in children)
Significant muscle pain or weakness in the legs, which can sometimes make walking difficult

Thank you for helping us look after the health and wellbeing of our students, staff and wider school community.

School photos - Wednesday

Our annual individual and class photos are on this week - Wednesday, 2 September. Please send your children in the correct school uniform and practise those smiles!

Te rā o Matua - Father’s day at school - Friday

Practical Magic 2 - Movie night (for adults) - Friday of week 8

Witchy dress-up is encouraged (but is completely optional!)

Feeling spellbound? Come dressed to impress for a chance to win prizes for the best dressed witches!
Fantastic raffles will be available to win on the night!
Tickets: $30, Choice of one snack (small popcorn, small drink, OR a choc top)
Date: Friday 11th September
Venue: Monterey Cinemas, Howick
Doors open: 6.30pm

Book your tickets by clicking here

Ag day update - key information

All information regarding Ag Day can be found on the Ag Day page on our website. To register click here.

All calves, lambs and kids must be born between 1st June to 31st July 2026. Any animals born outside of these dates will not be allowed to participate.
All chickens must be born between the 1st to 30 June 2026.
Plant entries (Miniature Gardens) come to school on Thursday, 24 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.

Jolly Jars - week 8 (next week)

Our famous jolly jar mufti day is coming up in week 8 - Friday 11 September. Children dress in mufti on this day and bring along a jolly jar, or two, or three!

Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon

Entries are open for the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon, at Mountfort Park in Manurewa, on Wednesday the 19th August with the event taking place on Tuesday 24th November.

Book Week - Book Cover Design Competition

As part of book week, we are running a fantasy genre book cover design competition. A winner from each team will win a Scholastic book of their choice.

Templates will come home during week 7 for this. You can also access them here:

Tōtara Book Cover Design Template

Kauri & Kōwhai Book Cover Design Template

Online GP care now free for ākonga 13 and under

With health services experiencing high demand, online GP care is an option for accessing care and the service is now free for all ākonga up to, and including, the age of 13.

Appointments usually take place through a video app or a phone call and the service can prescribe medicine and send prescriptions to your nearest pharmacy.

To learn more visit Online GP care: Online GP care – Health New Zealand

Bizzy Bods - holiday programme

Click on this link to see the amazing holiday activities Bizzy Bodz has planned during the break. All inquiries and bookings are to be done directly through them.

Term 3 - Week 6 notices and reminders

Monday - Ag Day registrations open (details below)
Tuesday - Basketball funday (year 5-8 for those taking part)
Wednesday - Pizza orders close on Kindo at 10am
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday Food Day - Sausage sizzle, ice-blocks, juicies and flavoured milk for sale $2.50 - order in class with the right amount of cash
Friday - Animal mufti day - Bring a gold coin

Animal mufti dress up - Friday

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 mufti is fine.

Practical Magic 2 - Movie night (for adults)

Witchy dress-up is encouraged (but is completely optional!)

Feeling spellbound? Come dressed to impress for a chance to win prizes for the best dressed witches!
Fantastic raffles will be available to win on the night!
Tickets: $30, Choice of one snack (small popcorn, small drink, OR a choc top)
Date: Friday 11th September
Venue: Monterey Cinemas, Howick
Doors open: 6.30pm

Book your tickets by clicking here

Te rā o Matua - Father’s day at school - week 7

Ag day update - key information

All information regarding Ag Day can be found on the Ag Day page on our website. To register click here.

All calves, lambs and kids must be born between 1st June to 31st July 2026. Any animals born outside of these dates will not be allowed to participate.
All chickens must be born between the 1st to 30 June 2026.
Plant entries (Miniature Gardens) come to school on Thursday, 24 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.

Jolly Jars - week 8

Our famous jolly jar mufti day is coming up in week 8 - Friday 11 September. Children dress in mufti on this day and bring along a jolly jar, or two, or three!

Coming up…week 8 - School photos

Our annual individual and class photos are coming up in week 8 - Wednesday, 2 September.

Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon

Entries are open for the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon, at Mountfort Park in Manurewa, on Wednesday the 19th August with the event taking place on Tuesday 24th November.

Pōhutukawa Coast Times - Ag Day Photo Competition

Term 3 - Week 5 notices and reminders

It’s Alice Show Week!

Our staff and students have been working incredibly hard over the past few months preparing for our second-ever school production! There is lots happening behind the scenes, including moving equipment and setting up the Community Hall, and we are very excited for all our students to see the show at the matinee performance on Thursday.

If you’re keen to come along and see the production for yourself, tickets are still available to purchase online. We’d love to see you there!

Tuesday - Ooshie trade day!
Wednesday - Pizza orders close on Kindo at 10am
Thursday - Pizza day
Thursday - Whole school viewing of Alice at the Community Hall
Friday Food Day - Sausage sizzle, ice-blocks, juicies and flavoured milk for sale $2.50 - order in class with the right amount of cash
Friday - Second-hand uniform shop open 8:30-9am in the hall
Friday - Animal mufti day - Bring a gold coin

Uniform reminder

A friendly reminder to please ensure your child comes to school each day wearing the correct school uniform. We have noticed an increase in branded jumpers, non-uniform shorts, colourful or sparkly shoes, and decorative headbands being worn at school.

Please also remember that if your child's hair is below their shoulders, it should be tied back. We are also asking children with makeup to remove it when they get to school - please talk to your children about this before they leave home.

Wearing the correct uniform helps set the tone for learning and creates a sense of belonging and pride in our school community. Thank you for your support in helping us maintain these expectations.

Click here for our uniform guidelines.

Alice - whole school matinee viewing

The whole school will be walking to the Clevedon Community Hall on Thursday to watch our production of Alice. Please note that children will not be on site and our office will be closed between 11am and 1pm.

We ask that you avoid picking up your child during this time, but if it is absolutely necessary, then please come to the Community Hall (although children will not have their bags etc with them).

Animal mufti dress up - Friday

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 mufti is fine.

Ooshie Trade Day: Tuesday 18 August

Is your child looking to swap their duplicate Ooshies?

Next Tuesday, 18 August, we are holding a supervised Ooshie Trade Day during morning tea and lunch!

Tables will be set up on the top court by Rooms 3 and 4. Teachers will remind students in class on Monday to pack their trading collections for the next day.

To make sure everyone has a fun, safe, and positive experience, we ask that parents go over these ground rules with their children beforehand:

Fair Trades Only: Trading should be mutually agreed upon with no peer pressure.
No Trade-Backs: All trades are final once completed.
One at a Time: Students must wait their turn, keep their hands to themselves, and avoid reaching over others.
Respect the Leaders: Students must follow the instructions of the student/teacher leaders supervising the area at all times.
Honesty Matters: Zero tolerance for any dishonest behaviour.

Thank you for your support in helping us keep this a fun and fair activity for all!

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 2026. Any animals born outside of these dates will not be allowed to participate.
All chickens must be born between the 1-30 June 2026
Plant entries (miniature gardens) come to school on Thursday, 24 September
Registration for all Ag day projects will open on Monday, 24 August and close on Friday, 4 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.

Te rā o Matua - Father’s day at school

Term dates 2027

Please see below for next year’s term dates. There will be two Teacher Only Days next year. The dates for these will be announced next term.

Term 3 - Week 4 notices and reminders

Wednesday - Pizza orders close on Kindo at 10am
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday Food Day - Sausage sizzle, ice-blocks, juicies and flavoured milk for sale $2.50 - order in class with the right amount of cash
Sunday - Alice the Musical - all day rehearsal (for all those in the production)

Thank you to our PTFA and covered court update

A huge thank you to our incredible PTFA for donating a further $5,000 to the school from their fundraising efforts. We are also incredibly grateful to our wider school community for supporting the many events and fundraising activities held throughout the year.

Every raffle ticket purchased, sausage sizzle enjoyed, movie night attended, and event supported helps provide opportunities and facilities for our children that simply wouldn't be possible through our regular school funding. These are not "extras" we receive from elsewhere. They are made possible because of the generosity and commitment of our community.

Over the past five years, our PTFA and wider fundraising efforts have enabled us to provide two fantastic new playgrounds for our children. We are now working towards our next major projects: a covered court and an astroturf area. If all goes to plan, construction of the covered court will begin during the October school holidays, with the astroturf to follow over the summer break.

Thank you for continuing to invest in our school. Together, we are creating facilities and opportunities that will benefit our children for many years to come.

Howick College zone - proposed changes

We have still not heard back from the Ministry. We are actively following up and will inform the community as soon as we have further information. The last we heard, they needed to iron out some issues with the school transport department.

School production: Alice the Musical - get your tickets now!

It’s almost time for our amazing production. If you haven’t already gotten your tickets, do so asap. It won’t disappoint!

Show dates are Thursday 20th and Friday 21st August, with performances at the Clevedon Community Hall. Tickets start from $20. Click here to get yours!

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 2026. Any animals born outside of these dates will not be allowed to participate.
All chickens must be born between the 1-30 June 2026
Plant entries (miniature gardens) come to school on Thursday, 24 September
Registration for all Ag day projects will open on Monday, 24 August and close on Friday, 4 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.

How we communicate with you

Below are mechanisms for communicating with you. Some will require a bit of setup 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.
ClassDojo - Its main purpose will be a closed ‘social media’ format for teachers to give you a window into the classroom. Contact your child’s teacher for help with ClassDojo. Please note that this app is free for you - but when you log in, there are options to pay for other features - there is no need to do so. The free, basic version is absolutely fine.
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.

Term 3 - Week 3 notices and reminders

Saturday - MOVIE NIGHT
Tuesday - Student Led Conferences for ROOM 2 whānau
Wednesday - Pizza orders close on Kindo at 10am
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday Food Day - Sausage sizzle, ice-blocks, juicies and flavoured milk for sale $2.50 - order in class with the right amount of cash
Friday - Second-hand uniform shop open 8:30-9am in the hall

Howick College zone - proposed changes

School production: Alice the Musical - get your tickets now!

Tickets for our school production, Alice the Musical are selling fast! Don't miss out. Come and see the classic story of Alice in Wonderland in a fresh, all singing, all dancing production, brought to you by our talented year 4-8 students. Laughter and joy guaranteed.

Show dates are Thursday 20th and Friday 21st August, with performances at the Clevedon Community Hall. Tickets start from $20. Click here to get yours!

Toolbox Parenting Course – Starting Monday 3 August

Looking for practical parenting ideas and encouragement? Join us for the Toolbox Parenting Course, a supportive programme for parents and caregivers of primary school-aged tamariki.

Together we'll explore building strong, connected relationships, understanding children's emotions, healthy discipline and boundaries, practical parenting tools, and creating positive whānau routines and family culture.

When: Mondays from 3 August, 7.30–9.00 pm

Where: Clevedon Presbyterian Church

Cost: $30

Everyone is welcome. For more information or to register, please contact mathilde@clevedonpresy.co.nz

Term 3 - Week 2 notices and reminders

Wednesday - Pizza orders close on Kindo at 10am
Wednesday - ECCS cross country (for those taking part)
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday Food Day - Sausage sizzle, ice-blocks, juicies and flavoured milk for sale $2.50 - order in class with the right amount of cash
Friday - Ag day information assembly - 2pm (details below)
Saturday - MOVIE NIGHT (details below)

Your child’s learning

Thank you to everyone who engaged in our Student-Led Conferences at the end of last term. We had a great turnout, and there were valuable learning conversations taking place in all classrooms.

A reminder that if you still have any questions about your child’s learning, please email their teacher to arrange an appointment. They will be happy to meet with you either in person or online, if that works better with your work schedule.

Howick College zone - proposed changes

We have been informed by the Ministry that a decision for the proposed change to include Clevedon School in the Howick College zone is delayed by about a week to ten days. Please rest assured that as soon as we hear, we will let the community know.

ECCS cross country - for those taking part

ECCS cross country is on Wednesday for those taking part. Please ensure your child is at school on time for the bus and they have the right gear. They can bring cash for food and snacks. This letter has been shared, in case you’ve missed it.

Ag day information assembly

Friday 31 July at 2:00pm school hall- Leading and Rearing Information Assembly

Children will be attending an assembly to inform them of how to care for their animal and to discuss the judge’s expectations. Parents are welcome to attend this session. If you are new to Ag day this a great opportunity to come and ask questions.

Movie Night - Saturday 1 August (term 3, week 2)

Back by popular demand! At Clevedon School Hall on 1st August. Tickets on sale on Kindo.

Junior (Y1–3) Senior (Y4–8)
4.30pm – 6.15pm 7.00pm – 8.45pm

Grab your hoodies, bring a bean bag, and settle in for a fun night of movies!

School production: Alice the Musical - get your tickets now!

Show dates are Thursday 20th and Friday 21st August, with performances at the Clevedon Community Hall. Tickets start from $20. Click here to get yours!

Toolbox Parenting Course – Starting Monday 3 August

Looking for practical parenting ideas and encouragement? Join us for the Toolbox Parenting Course, a supportive programme for parents and caregivers of primary school-aged tamariki.

When: Mondays from 3 August, 7.30–9.00 pm

Where: Clevedon Presbyterian Church

Cost: $30

Everyone is welcome. For more information or to register, please contact mathilde@clevedonpresy.co.nz

As we head into the term break, we would like to wish all of our whānau a wonderful and restful time together, particularly for Matariki.

Matariki is a very special time in Aotearoa. It marks the Māori New Year and invites us to pause, reflect on those who have passed, celebrate the present, and look ahead with hope for the future. However you choose to celebrate, we hope this Matariki brings you time to rest, reflect, and create special memories with those you love.

From all of us at Clevedon School, we wish you a happy and peaceful Matariki.

Term 3 - Week 1 notices and reminders

Monday - FIFA world cup final - Viewing in the hall at 7am for any keen beans!
Wednesday - Pizza orders close on Kindo at 10am
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday Food Day - Sausage sizzle, ice-blocks, juicies and flavoured milk for sale $2.50 - order in class with the right amount of cash
Friday - Second-hand uniform shop open 8:30-9am in the hall

Matariki morning - beach meet-up

Each year some people gather 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.

First day of term 3 - FIFA world cup final screening

The final of the FIFA world cup is at 7am on the first day of next term. We will be screening this on the two screens in the hall for anyone who would like to attend. We know we have a few football crazy fans out there!

The hall will be warm, thanks to our new heat pumps and tamariki are welcome to bring their oodies and blankets if they like.

Team newsletters

Please click on the links below to see what is coming up in term three for each team. Please contact your child’s teacher at any time if you have any questions about your child’s learning. You are always welcome to set up an appointment to have a meeting in person or online with your child’s teacher.

Tōtara - year 0-3

Kauri - year 4-6

Kōwhai - year 7-8

School contributions

Over the holidays will be a great time to sort out your school contribution payments if you haven’t already done so. We would appreciate any support, including part-payments from any whānau that are in a position to do so. These donations help us to do extra things that Ministry funding does not cover. This year we are getting a new covered court and astro-turf where our basketball court is. Any support is much appreciated. Bonus: you can get a tax rebate on these donations!

International students

In term three we will be welcoming approximately 17 international students who will join our year 5-8 classes. Most of these students will be with us for the whole term.

Run club - years 5-8 ECCS cross country training

Run Club will be held on Monday and Thursday mornings at 8:00am in the lead-up to our ECCS cross country event. We strongly encourage your child to attend these training sessions to help prepare for the race if they are representing us at ECCS.

Students should arrive at school wearing running gear and appropriate running shoes, with their school uniform packed in their bag to change into afterwards. Please meet on the hall deck ready to run.

We are very lucky to have an ex-Blues rugby player, Mr Tom McCartney running these sessions!

The training dates are as follows (please add these to your calendar):

Monday 20 July-cancelled due to the football final
Thursday 23 July
Monday 27 July

Movie Night - Saturday 1 August (term 3, week 2)

Back by popular demand! At Clevedon School Hall on 1st August. Tickets on sale on Kindo.

Junior (Y1–3) Senior (Y4–8)
4.30pm – 6.15pm 7.00pm – 8.45pm

Grab your hoodies, bring a bean bag, and settle in for a fun night of movies!

Uniform

Kindly take some time over the break to check your child’s uniform. We specifically request that shoes are mainly black and that children have the correct school sweatshirt. For a full list of uniform requirements, please click here.

Please note that only simple stud earrings are to be worn. Other jewellery (other than those of cultural significance) will need to be removed. Our older students are also reminded that we have a no make-up rule (they are well aware of this!).

Thank you for your support.

Ag day - getting organised

Ag day is on the last day of term 3 - Friday, 25 September. If you are new to Ag Day and are unsure, please make sure you speak to other parents who have done it before. Our website holds quite a bit of information around the different animals you can enter and the plant category.

Key dates:

Calves, lambs and kids must be born: between 1 June 2026 and 31 July 2026

Ag day information assemblies: 31 July 2pm in school hall (parents welcome)

Registration: Will open on 24 August and close on 4 september

Alice the Musical - school production tickets on sale!

We are very excited to announce that tickets for our school production, Alice the Musical, are now on sale here. Show dates are 20th and 21st August.

Alice the Musical souvenir merchandise is also now for sale. T shirts, sweaters and hoodies featuring Tailah de Leur's winning artwork can be purchased for performers and supporters through our Digitees shop here.

New to Kindo: Autopay

Staying on top of school payments just got a whole lot easier.
Did you know you can set up your Kindo account so it gets topped up automatically?

Kindo’s latest feature, Autopay, works with automatic payments to help you stay on top of school payment requests.

How it works:
You set your preferences (types of payments you want covered, wallet reserve etc)
Kindo emails you 48 hours before a payment run (so you can review or make changes)
Kindo pays the request automatically

Less hassle, fewer "wait, did I pay that?" moments, and more peace of mind for busy families.

Learn more about Autopay https://bit.ly/4oL0A4I
Learn how to set up automatic payments into your Kindo wallet https://bit.ly/4fVE1Id

Bizzy Bodz Holiday Programme

Bizzy Bodz has a wonderful holiday programme. If you need childcare or entertainment for some of the days, check out their programme below.

Term 2 - Week 11 notices and reminders

Wednesday - Pizza orders close on Kindo at 10am
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday Food Day - Sausage sizzle, ice-blocks, juicies and flavoured milk for sale $2.50 - order in class with the right amount of cash
Friday - Second-hand uniform shop open 8:30-9am in the hall
Friday - Matariki celebration 9:30am in the hall

Matariki celebration

On Friday, we will hold our Matariki celebration. We welcome parents to school from 9:30-11am. We will have an assembly at 9:30 followed by time for classroom visits.

First day of term 3 - FIFA world cup final screening

The hall will be warm, thanks to our new heat pumps and tamariki are welcome to bring their oodies and blankets if they like.

Reports and student-led conferences

Thank you to all who came to our student-led conferences. If you weren't able to attend, please contact your child's teacher to make an alternate time.

If you still have questions about your child's learning or their report, please do get in touch and make an appointment to see the teacher.

Our website has a guide to the new report format, if you haven’t already seen it.

Movie Night - Saturday 1 August (term 3, week 2)

Back by popular demand! At Clevedon School Hall on 1st August. Tickets on sale on Kindo.

Junior (Y1–3)
4.30pm – 6.15pm

Senior (Y4–8)
7.00pm – 8.45pm

Grab your hoodies, bring a bean bag, and settle in for a fun night of movies!

Alice the Musical - school production tickets on sale!

We are very excited to announce that tickets for our school production, Alice the Musical, are now on sale here. Show dates are 20th and 21st August.

Ag day - getting organised

Ag day will be on the last day of term 3 - Friday, 25 September. If you are new to Ag Day and are unsure, please make sure you speak to other parents who have done it before. Our website holds quite a bit of information around the different animals you can enter and the plant category.

Key dates:

Animal dates of birth: Must be born between 1 June 2026 and 31 July 2026 - except for chickens. Chickens must be born between 1 June - 30 June

Ag day information assemblies: 31 July 2pm in school hall

Registration: Will open on 24 August and close on 4 september

Bizzy Bodz Holiday Programme

Bizzy Bodz has a wonderful holiday programme. If you need childcare or entertainment for some of the days, check out their programme below.

Term 2 - Week 10 notices and reminders

Monday - Reports come home
Monday - NZ Playhouse for year 0-6
Wednesday - Pizza orders close on Kindo at 10am
Thursday - Pizza day
Thursday - Student-led conferences
Friday Food Day - Sausage sizzle, ice-blocks, juicies and flavoured milk for sale $2.50 - order in class with the right amount of cash

School reports - coming out on Monday - Check the bottom of the school bag!

The mid year school reports will come out to whānau on Monday. This will give you a few days to read the report and bring any questions you may have along to the student-led conferences. Our report formats are different this year and reflect changes to the new curriculum and reporting requirements. You can read about the changes to the reports in this whānau report guide.

Student led conferences - Thursday

On Thursday, 25 June, we will be holding our student led conferences. Please click here for more information about the conferences and how to book through our school app.

NZ Playhouse - Monday

This year, Playhouse is touring the play "Puss In Gumboots" across New Zealand. A classic Kiwiana version of the famous ‘Puss In Boots’ tale, this hilarious and interactive adaptation will have your students (and teachers) laughing and thinking about the value of friendship, helping others in need, the importance of community and standing up for what you believe in. To see what people have said about Playhouse and their current or past shows, visit their website www.nzplayhouse.co.nz.

Tickets for the show (years 0-6 only) are $7 per child. Please make payment via Kindo today, if you have not done so already.

Alice the Musical - school production tickets on sale!

We are very excited to announce that tickets for our school production, Alice the Musical, are now on sale here. Show dates are 20th and 21st August.

Ag day - getting organised

Key dates:

Animal dates of birth: Must be born between 1 June 2026 and 31 July 2026 - except for chickens. Chickens must be born between 1 June - 30 June

Ag day information assemblies: 31 July 2pm in school hall

Registration: Will open on 24 August and close on 4 september

Matariki celebration - save the date - week 11

On the last day of this term (Friday, 3 July), we will hold our Matariki celebration. We welcome parents to school from 9:30-11am. We will have an assembly at 9:30 followed by time for classroom visits.

Matariki art competition

Our tamariki are encouraged to take part in this art competition.

Theme - "What Matariki means to me".

The artwork can be in any medium including photography, but no larger than A3 size and no deeper than 2cm which allows for some depth in medium.

Artwork needs to be dropped to Te Puru Community centre in the week leading up to the event - (artwork can be framed or unframed). All entries must be completed by parents/caregivers via our online entry form at pcartshub.com.

The Matariki Community Event will include display of the artwork in the Art Competition, performances from school cultural groups and Pohutukawa Coast Choir, community art activities including flax weaving stars, poi making and printing, and a hangi community meal.

Term 2 - Week 9 notices and reminders

Wednesday - Pizza orders close on Kindo at 10am
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday Food Day - Sausage sizzle, ice-blocks, juicies and flavoured milk for sale $2.50 - order in class with the right amount of cash
Friday - Second-hand uniform shop open 8:30-9am in the hall
Friday - All library books due back
Friday - Jammies in June (come dressed in PJs - details below)

Howick College zone

Thank you to everyone who made a submission on the Howick College zone. We have been in touch with the Ministry and they received a large number of responses. Mostly positive, and about extending the zone to include all of Clevedon School’s zone - thank you again for supporting with the feedback. We understand that there have been some concerns raised via the feedback about what this means growth wise for Howick College. The Ministry is working through the responses and we are in touch with them to pursue next steps - mindful that some of you will need an answer for enrolments for next year. We are actively pursuing answers, so please watch this space!

Jammies in June - Friday

We are once again collecting new pyjamas and blankets for the Middlemore Foundation. These donations will go to families in need and help keep them warm this winter.

Donations can be brought to school on Friday, and students are invited to wear their own pyjamas, onesies or ‘oodies’ to school for the day. Thank you for your support and generosity.

Student led conferences - week 10

On Thursday, 25 June, we will be holding our student led conferences. Please click here for more information about the conferences and how to book through our school app.

School reports - coming out in week 10

The mid year school reports will come out to whānau on Monday, 22 June. This will give you a few days to read the report and bring any questions you may have along to the student-led conferences. Our report formats are different this year and reflect changes to the new curriculum and reporting requirements. You can read about the changes to the reports in this whānau report guide.

Athon

Please continue to send in the sponsorship money from the athon. We have committed to getting a covered court for our children this year and all the fundraising money will go to support this much needed space.

Payment can be made in cash (please use the plastic bag provided OR through the school account)

Bank Account details: 12-3031-0703239-00

Reference details - e.g John S R6 athon

Child’s name
‘Room number’ athon

Matariki celebration - save the date - week 11

Matariki art competition

Our tamariki are encouraged to take part in this art competition.

Theme - "What Matariki means to me".

The artwork can be in any medium including photography, but no larger than A3 size and no deeper than 2 cm which allows for some depth in medium.

Previously shared

NZ Playhouse - 22 June (week 10)

Tickets for the show (years 0-6 only) are $7 per child. Please make payment via Kindo by Monday 15 June.

Alice the Musical - school production tickets on sale!

We are very excited to announce that tickets for our school production, Alice the Musical, are now on sale here. Show dates are 20th and 21st August.

Ag day - getting organised

Key dates:

Animal dates of birth: Must be born between 1 June 2026 and 31 July 2026 - except for chickens. Chickens must be born between 1 June - 30 June

Ag day information assemblies: 31 July 2pm in school hall

Registration: Will open on 24 August and close on 4 september

Next committee meeting: 11 June at 3.15pm

Wairoa Rangers Father’s day rugby event

Registrations for this year’s Wairoa Rangers Father’s Day Rugby event are now open until 31 July.

Registration requirements

By reply email (wairoarangersrugby@gmail.com), please provide the following information:

Player name
Age as at 1 Jan 2025
Current weight (required for players aged 7+ as of 1 Jan)
Preferred playing position (for players aged 7+ as of 1 Jan)
$15 per player (Wairoa Rangers Rugby Club Inc - 02-0404-0093522-00 (use player name as reference)

Bizzy Bodz Holiday Programme

Term 2 - Week 8 notices and reminders

Wednesday - Pizza orders close on Kindo at 10am
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday Food Day - Sausage sizzle, ice-blocks, juicies and flavoured milk for sale $2.50 - order in class with the right amount of cash
Friday - Chicken orders close (on Kindo)

Student led conferences

On Thursday, 25 June, we will be holding our student led conferences. Please click here for more information about the conferences and how to book through our school app.

Athon

Our children did amazingly well in their Mathathon tests. Please keep up the basic facts practice - do this little and often. Your child’s homework book should have the basic facts expectations for their year level. If they’ve met this - keep pushing ahead. You can also access the information here.

Payment can be made in cash (please use the plastic bag provided OR through the school account)

Bank Account details: 12-3031-0703239-00

Reference details - e.g John S R6 athon

Child’s name
‘Room number’ athon

Jammies in June - Friday 19 June (week 9)

We are once again collecting new pyjamas and blankets for the Middlemore Foundation. These donations will go to families in need and help keep them warm this winter.

Donations can be brought to school on Friday 19 June, and students are invited to wear their own pyjamas, onesies or ‘oodies’ to school for the day. Thank you for your support and generosity.

NZ Playhouse - 22 June (week 10)

Tickets for the show (years 0-6 only) are $7 per child. Please make payment via Kindo by Monday 15 June.

Alice the Musical - school production tickets on sale!

We are very excited to announce that tickets for our school production, Alice the Musical, are now on sale here. Show dates are 20th and 21st August.

Ag day - getting organised

Key dates:

Animal dates of birth: Must be born between 1 June 2026 and 31 July 2026 - except for chickens. Chickens must be born between 1 June - 30 June

Ag day information assemblies: 31 July 2pm in school hall

Registration: Will open on 24 August and close on 4 september

Next committee meeting: 11 June at 3.15pm

Wairoa Rangers Father’s day rugby event

Registrations for this year’s Wairoa Rangers Father’s Day Rugby event are now open until 31 July.

Registration requirements

By reply email (wairoarangersrugby@gmail.com), please provide the following information:

Player name
Age as at 1 Jan 2025
Current weight (required for players aged 7+ as of 1 Jan)
Preferred playing position (for players aged 7+ as of 1 Jan)
$15 per player (Wairoa Rangers Rugby Club Inc - 02-0404-0093522-00 (use player name as reference)

Bizzy Bodz Holiday Programme

Term 2 - Week 7 notices and reminders

Monday - King’s Birthday - public holiday - school closed
Wednesday - Pizza orders close on Kindo at 10am
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday Food Day - Sausage sizzle, ice-blocks, juicies and flavoured milk for sale $2.50 - order in class with the right amount of cash
Friday - Second-hand uniform shop open 8:30-9am in the hall
Friday - Athon sponsorship money due

Today (Friday) is the last day to give feedback on the proposed Howick College zone. We would love to see many submissions to express strong support for the proposal and most importantly to request the zone is relooked at to include our entire school zone. Please take a few minutes to email: auckland.enrolmentschemes@education.govt.nz

Coming soon… a Covered Court!

We are incredibly excited to share that this year’s Athon fundraiser (and other fundraisers) is helping support a major project for our school - a covered court over our basketball court! This will be a huge asset for our tamariki, providing a sheltered space for sport, play, assemblies, performances and outdoor learning all year round. Projects like this come with a significant price tag and are simply not something the Ministry funding covers for schools like ours. We work hard to put every dollar we can back into improving opportunities and facilities for our children, so we would greatly appreciate your support. Please get behind our Athon fundraiser by helping your child gather sponsorships. Every contribution makes a difference and helps us continue making Clevedon School the very best place for our tamariki to learn, grow and thrive.

Payment can be made in cash (please use the plastic bag provided OR through the school account)

Bank Account details: 12-3031-0703239-00

Reference details - e.g John S R6 athon

Child’s name:
‘Room number’ athon

AG Day Chickens - Orders close next Friday

If you are interested in raising a Chicken for Ag Day, they can be purchased through the Agriculture Committee at a cost of $11.00 each on KINDO. It is recommended that at least 3 chickens per child/family are purchased as they are only a day old when we receive them from the hatchery and will not survive on their own. Please note: We cannot accept late orders as the hatchery has a final cut off date to ensure the order can be filled. We ask that you complete an order for each child that you wish to order chickens for. This will assist us with pre-registration for the chicken entries for Ag Day. Please note orders for the chickens will close on Friday 5th of June 2026. You will have to collect your chickens from school on Wednesday 1st of July 2026. No chickens will be allowed on the bus.

Jammies in June - Friday 19 June (week 9)

We are once again collecting new pyjamas and blankets for the Middlemore Foundation. These donations will go to families in need and help keep them warm this winter.

Donations can be brought to school on Friday 19 June, and students are invited to wear their own pyjamas or ‘oodies’ to school for the day. Thank you for your support and generosity.

NZ Playhouse - 22 June (week 10)

Tickets for the show (years 0-6 only) are $7 per child. Please make payment via Kindo by Monday 15 June.

Alice the Musical - school production tickets on sale!

We are very excited to announce that tickets for our school production, Alice the Musical, are now on sale here. Show dates are 20th and 21st August.

Alice the Musical - make up artist and hair designer sought

We are seeking a whānau or community volunteer with experience in the field of make up or hair to assist with our school production in August - either in an advisory or a hands on capacity. If you fit this bill or have any contacts who may be willing to help, even if your child is not themselves involved in the production, we would love to hear from you! Please contact Cara at cpopping@clevedonschool.co.nz.

Materials sought - Ms Odds’ music programme

Ms Odds will be making homemade musical instruments with the junior classrooms over the next few weeks. If you have any of the following, please send it to school with your child instead of putting it in the recycling bin. There will be a box outside the TRR to put these in. Thanks in advance!

empty (clean) tin cans
long cardboard rolls (e.g. inside paper towels, gladwrap etc)
offcuts of wooden planks (untreated)

Clevedon Kindergarten fundraiser

Please click here to read more information about an upcoming fundraiser for our local kindergarten: ‘Tricky Chats’ with Jo Robertson.

Bizzy Bodz Holiday Programme

Term 2 - Week 6 notices and reminders

Wednesday - Pizza orders close on Kindo at 10am
Thursday - Pizza day
Thursday - Mathathon testing day
Friday - Consultation closes for the amended Howick College zone
Friday - Teacher Only Day
Monday (week 7) - King’s Birthday - Public holiday - school closed

Teacher Only Day - Friday

Friday is a Teacher Only Day - there is no school for children.

Bizzy Bodz is running a special day if you require childcare. Please contact them directly.

The Football Club also has a special day planned. Details are as follows:

Time: 9am–3pm
Ages: 5–13
Where: Clevedon Showgrounds
Cost: $50 per day

Expect skill sessions, games, challenges and mini tournaments - all delivered by our experienced Superstars coaches.

Spots fill quickly, so register today at:
www.superstarsfootball.co.nz

Mathathon testing - Friday

Please help get behind this fundraiser whilst helping your child to learn much needed maths facts. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.

Once the Mathathon is marked and checked by the teacher, each child can collect the sponsorship pledges. They can show the test to the sponsors and bring the money raised to school on or before Friday 5 June.

Payment can be made in cash (please use the plastic bag provided OR through the school account)

Bank Account details: 12-3031-0703239-00

Reference details - e.g John S R6 athon

Child’s name:
‘Room number’ athon

Howick College Zone Consultation - Consultation closes 29 May

Feedback closes at the end of this month. We have worked hard to get to this point and it is a very important change for our tamariki for years to come. Please take a moment to have your say around the proposed area - as it does not capture our whole school zone.

The school and the Board have made submissions to

express our appreciation and support that this proposed change has progressed this far
to respectfully request that the area is modified to include our entire school zone

Please note that this is not about removing existing pathways. Papakura High School and Alfriston College would remain in-zone options. The proposal is to add Howick College as an additional, third, in-zone choice for our families.

You can read more about the proposed amendment below.

Howick College proposed enrolment scheme amendment - Ministry of Education

Submit feedback to this email address: auckland.enrolmentschemes@education.govt.nz

AG Day Chickens

NZ Playhouse - 22 June (week 10)

Tickets for the show (years 0-6 only) are $7 per child. Please make payment via Kindo by Monday 15 June.

Alice the Musical - school production tickets on sale!

We are very excited to announce that tickets for our school production, Alice the Musical, are now on sale here Show dates are 20th and 21st August.

Alice the Musical - make up artist sought

We are seeking a whānau or community volunteer with experience in the field of make up to assist with our school production in August - either in an advisory or a hands on capacity. If you fit this bill or have any contacts who may be willing to help, even if your child is not themselves involved in the production, we would love to hear from you! Please contact Cara at cpopping@clevedonschool.co.nz.

Clevedon Kindergarten fundraiser

Please click here to read more information about an upcoming fundraiser for our local kindergarten: ‘Tricky Chats’ with Jo Robertson.

Term 2 - Week 5 notices and reminders

Wednesday - ECCS netball (for those taking part)
Wednesday - Pizza orders close on Kindo at 10am
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday Food Day - Sausage sizzle, ice-blocks, juicies and flavoured milk for sale $2.50 - order in class with the right amount of cash
Friday - Second-hand uniform shop open 8:30-9am in the hall
Friday - Cross County

Cross Country - FRIDAY

Next Friday is cross country day! Please see below for the timings for each team:

Kauri & Kōwhai (years 4-8) 9:15-11:00 am
Tōtara (years 1-3) 11:30 am-12:30 pm

Please click here for more information. Sausages for purchase and a coffee cart will be available on the day. We look forward to seeing you all there.

Howick College Zone Consultation - Please ensure you give your feedback

Over the past couple of years, we have been working closely with the Ministry of Education to have Clevedon included in the Howick College zone, so that our students can access it as a zoned high school option.

This is not about removing existing pathways. Papakura High School and Alfriston College would remain in-zone options. The proposal is to add Howick College as an additional, third in-zone choice for our families.

The process has now reached the consultation stage, although nothing is confirmed at this point.

Consultation is open until the end of May, and we would really value strong community engagement. You will also notice that not all of Clevedon School’s current zone is included in the proposed new zone, so it is important to review the details carefully.

This has taken significant time and effort to reach this stage, and as the outcome is not yet guaranteed, we are proceeding thoughtfully to give it the best chance of success. We encourage you to take a look at the proposal and submit your feedback if you feel it is appropriate using the link below.

Howick College proposed enrolment scheme amendment - Ministry of Education

AG Day Chickens

Math-athon - Week 6

A reminder to please practice those basic facts. Children who can recall their basic facts with speed and accuracy are more likely to be able to pick up complex problems. Please practice these nightly.

Keep up the effort with getting sponsorships before testing day - Thursday, 28 May (week 6).

Teacher Only Day - Week 6

Our next Teacher Only Day is on Friday, 29 May - week 6 of this term 2. Please mark this in your calendars.

NZ Playhouse - 22 June (week 10)

Tickets for the show (years 0-6 only) are $7 per child. Please make payment via Kindo by Monday 15 June.

Term 2 - Week 4 notices and reminders

Wednesday - Pizza orders close on Kindo at 10am
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday Food Day - Sausage sizzle, ice-blocks, juicies and flavoured milk for sale $2.50 - order in class with the right amount of cash
Friday - Pink Shirt Day - Mufti

Wishing all our mums, aunts, grans, and the many special women in our children’s lives a very happy Mother’s Day this Sunday. Thank you for everything you do to raise such wonderful young people. We truly appreciate the care, time, and effort you give every day.

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.

Howick College Zone Consultation

The process has now reached the consultation stage, although nothing is confirmed at this point.

Howick College proposed enrolment scheme amendment - Ministry of Education

Hand, foot and mouth disease and chicken pox

We have been advised of cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in our junior school.

This is a common childhood illness that usually clears up on its own, but it can spread easily in a school setting. As this is quite contagious, we ask that you please keep an eye out for symptoms in your child.

Our Public Health Nurse has advised that children should be kept at home for 7 days, or until any blisters have started to crust over/dry.

Common symptoms to watch for include:

• Fever

• Sore throat

• Small blisters on the hands, feet, or around the mouth

If your child becomes unwell, please keep them at home and seek medical advice if needed. You can read more about this here or seek advice from your GP.

We also have chickenpox going around at present - similarly to hand, foot and mouth disease, please keep your child home until blisters have dried and they are no longer contagious. You can read more about chickenpox by clicking here.

Thank you for your support in helping us minimise the spread.

Ag Day committee invitation

The Ag day committee will hold their AGM meeting on Thursday, 14 May at 3.15pm (in 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.

AG Day Chickens

Math-athon - Week 6

Keep up the effort with getting sponsorships before testing day - Thursday, 28 May (week 6).

Cross country day - Week 5

On Friday 22nd May we will hold our school cross country day. Click here for more information about this event.

Teacher Only Day - Week 6

Our next Teacher Only Day is on Friday, 29 May - week 6 of this term 2. Please mark this in your calendars.

Updated privacy statement

We have updated our privacy statement to meet recent changes to the Privacy Act. You can read this by clicking here. This information is also on our website.

Term 2 - Week 3 notices and reminders

Wednesday - Pizza orders close on Kindo at 10am
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday Food Day - Sausage sizzle, ice-blocks, juicies and flavoured milk for sale $2.50 - order in class with the right amount of cash
Friday - Second-hand uniform shop open 8:30-9am in the hall
Friday - MAGs Day - Mothers Aunties and Grans day - details below

Our year 7 and 8 tamariki are off to camp from Tuesday to Friday this week. We know they will have the best time and make memories for a lifetime!

Week 3 is also New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week. NZSL is one of NZ’s official languages and we are lucky at Clevedon to have the support of a sign language tutor a couple of times a week for some of our classes - as some of our hard of hearing tamariki learn speech and sign language alongside each other at school. You can learn more about NZSL by visiting this site.

Mothers, Aunties and Grans day (MAGs) - Friday

On Friday, 8 May we would love to celebrate ‘MAGs day’ with all our Mothers, Aunties and Grans. Classrooms will be open for these significant women in our children’s lives and there will be planned activities to take part in with your children. Classrooms will be open from 8:30-10:00am. We look forward to seeing you there. All whānau members are welcome.

Pay it forward - Support Opportunity for our year 7/8 pupils
Our Year 7/8 students are heading off to camp, an experience that is always a real highlight and an important part of their learning and development.

The total cost per student, including camp and transport, is $390. We are aware that for some of our families this is a significant cost.

If you are in a position to support, we invite you to consider “adopting a child” by contributing towards camp costs. Donations can be made for part or all of a camp fee. All contributions will be treated with care and discretion.

To make a donation, please visit Kindo. This option is available on the front page. These contributions are classified as donations and are tax deductible.

Math-athon

Keep up the effort with getting sponsorships before testing day - Thursday, 28 May (week 6).

Cross country day - Week 5

On Friday 22nd May we will hold our school cross country day. Click here for more information about this event.

Teacher Only Day - Week 6

Our next Teacher Only Day is on Friday, 29 May - week 6 of this term 2. Please mark this in your calendars.

Ag day committee invitation

Friday - food day

In Terms 2 and 3, our wonderful PTFA will be running a sausage sizzle once again. Sausages are $2.50 each. Please send the correct amount of cash with your child, and orders will be taken in class in the morning. Vegetarian (not vegan) and gluten free options are available.

We will also continue our ice block, juice and flavoured milk sales. These are ordered in class, so please ensure your child brings the correct amount of cash. All items are now $2.50.

Updated privacy statement

We have updated our privacy statement to meet recent changes to the Privacy Act. You can read this by clicking here. This information is also on our website.

Term 2 - Week 2 notices and reminders

Monday - Anzac Day observed - school closed
Wednesday - Pizza orders close on Kindo at 10am
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday Food Day - Sausage sizzle, ice-blocks, juicies and flavoured milk for sale $2.50 - order in class with the right amount of cash

Friday - food day

We will also continue our ice block, juice and flavoured milk sales. These are ordered in class, so please ensure your child brings the correct amount of cash. All items are now $2.50.

The total cost per student, including camp and transport, is $390. We are aware that for some of our families this is a significant cost.

To make a donation, please visit Kindo. This option is available on the front page. These contributions are classified as donations and are tax deductible.

We are very grateful for the support of our community in helping ensure all students are able to attend and enjoy this opportunity.

Math-athon

Keep up the effort with getting sponsorships before testing day - Thursday, 28 May (week 6).

ANZAC Ceremony at Clevedon Village - Saturday

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 Saturday 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.

Teacher Only Day - Week 6

Our next Teacher Only Day is on Friday, 29 May - week 6 of this term 2. Please mark this in your calendars.

Save the date - MAGS day - Friday 8 May (week 3)

Fuel response and planning ahead

As you are aware, the Government has introduced a National Fuel Plan. New Zealand is currently at Phase 1, “Watchful”.

At school, we are operating as normal. However, we do encourage you to think ahead about how your child may get to and from school if the phase settings change.

Some practical suggestions to consider:

If you live along one of the school bus routes but your child does not usually catch the bus, it may be helpful to become familiar with the route and how it works. Giving it a trial run can help your child feel confident if needed later. Our office ladies can help you with questions around buses.
Consider who lives near you and what carpooling options may be available with other families. Planning ahead with whānau that you know will help if phases change quickly.
If possible, consider walking or biking options for shorter distances, ensuring this is safe and appropriate.
Have a back up plan for pick ups if you are unable to travel at short notice.

Planning ahead now will help minimise disruption if there are any changes in the coming weeks. Thank you for your support.

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.

Term 2 - Week 1 notices and reminders

Thank you for an amazing, fun-filled term. Our students have settled in well and we have packed a lot into the past 10 weeks.

We are looking forward to another great Term 2. Have a lovely Easter and enjoy some special time with your children.

We look forward to seeing you all on Monday 20 April.

Wednesday - Pizza orders close on Kindo at 10am
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Second-hand uniform shop open 8:30-9am in the hall
Friday - Math-athon forms come home

Term 2 reminders

Uniform - we move into winter uniform next term. Please click here for information. Kindly support us by ensuring your child has the right shoes and school jumper.
Brain food - please consider suitable items for next term - easy to eat being the main requirement please.
Buses - any changes to your child's bus routine, please let the office know via email.
Update your details by emailing the office. It is imperative that we are able to get a hold of you when we need you.

The total cost per student, including camp and transport, is $390. We are aware that for some of our families this is a significant cost.

To make a donation, please visit Kindo. This option is available on the front page. These contributions are classified as donations and are tax deductible.

We are very grateful for the support of our community in helping ensure all students are able to attend and enjoy this opportunity.

Math-athon

Our annual ‘athon’ kicks off on the first Friday of next term. This year, our focus is on basic facts. Developing quick recall is an important foundation for success in mathematics, as it reduces cognitive load and allows students to focus on solving more complex problems.

We would love your support in encouraging your child to practise at home and in getting behind this as a school fundraiser.

Sponsorship forms and lists will come home on the first Friday. If you have any queries about the list your child has been given, please contact your child’s teacher. Thank you for your support.

Team newsletters

Please click on the links below to read each team’s newsletter. These newsletters give you information on the learning foci for term 2.

Tōtara team - years 1-3

Kauri team - years 4-6

Kōwhai team - years 7-8

Save the date - MAGS day - Friday 8 May (week 3)

Friday Sausage Sizzles - PTFA

Friday Sausage Sizzles are about to get up and running and we would love your support!

We’re looking for volunteers to help between 11:45am – 1:15pm on Fridays. If you’re able to help out, even for just one Friday, we’d love your help - grandparents welcome too. Please email ptfa@clevedonschool.co.nz or message 021478354.

This fundraiser runs every Friday in terms 2 and 3. Our fundraising supports school resources, learning experiences and activities that enhance the education and wellbeing of all students. Thank you!

Early reminder - Teacher Only Day in term 2

Our next Teacher Only Day is on Friday, 29 May - week 6 of term 2. Please mark this in your calendars.

Ōrere School Gala

If you're looking for something fun to do, check out Orere school’s gala on Saturday.

Bizzy Bodz holiday programme

Bizzy Bodz runs a very fun programme over the holiday break. To find out more, please click here.

Term 1 - Week 10 notices and reminders

Our raffle baskets are looking amazing! There’s still time to get your raffle tickets in. The raffle will be drawn this Wednesday.

Sunday - last day for the use of the pool
Monday - Kauri - rooms 4, 9 and 10 at camp Sladdin - Freshwater Connection
Wednesday - Pizza orders close on Kindo at 10am
Wednesday - Easter raffle draw
Thursday - Pizza day
Thursday - Kauri - rooms 1, 2, 3 at camp Sladdin - Freshwater Connection
Thursday - LAST DAY OF TERM
Friday - Good Friday - school closed

Brain food

Our children have three set times during the day to eat. The first is during our morning brain break, which allows time between 9:00–11:00am for a quick, healthy “on-the-go” snack. This happens during learning time.

Please help us by ensuring brain food is easy to eat. Chopped fruit or vegetables are ideal.

School Contributions

A gentle reminder to please pay your school contribution via Kindo if you haven’t already done so. Kindo allows you to spread payments over time, making this more manageable.

These contributions help fund the many extras our school provides that are not covered by Ministry funding. There is an expectation within the current funding model that schools will bridge this gap where possible.

We greatly appreciate your support with this, if you are in a position to contribute.

Library books for end of term

Please ensure all library books are back please.

Friday Sausage Sizzles - PTFA

Friday Sausage Sizzles are about to get up and running and we would love your support!

This fundraiser runs every Friday in terms 2 and 3. Our fundraising supports school resources, learning experiences and activities that enhance the education and wellbeing of all students. Thank you!

Last day for the school pool - 29 March

A reminder that as per the pool use agreement, the pool’s last day is Sunday, 29 March. Thank you to all who have supported us by having a key this season.

Early reminder - Teacher Only Day in term 2

Our next Teacher Only Day is on Friday, 29 May - week 6 of term 2. Please mark this in your calendars.

Save the date - MAGS day - Friday 8 May

Bizzy Bodz holiday programme

Bizzy Bodz runs a very fun programme over the holiday break. To find out more, please click here.

Term 1 - Week 9 notices and reminders

Wednesday - Pizza orders close on Kindo at 10am
Wednesday - Kauri - rooms 1, 2 and 3 at Camp Sladdin - Freshwater Connection
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Ice-blocks, Juicies and flavoured milk on sale ($2 - bring the right amount of cash - order in class)
Friday - Home learning books come home (sent home Fridays, due back Fridays)
Friday - Easter raffle tickets due in
Friday - Second-hand uniform shop open 8:30-9am in the hall
Friday - All school library books due back

School Values

This term, our school-wide focus has been Kia kaha - Be strong. Alongside this, we have been explicitly teaching and celebrating the important sub-values that sit beneath it: being resilient, persevering, and being upstanders.

Across the school, we have seen many examples of students showing strength in their learning and relationships - working through challenges, sticking with tasks when things feel tricky, and supporting one another with kindness and courage. It has been great to see this language becoming part of everyday conversations.

As part of our Whānau Kōrero homework, you will have noticed prompts designed to encourage discussion at home around these values. We encourage you to continue these conversations. Talking together about what resilience looks like in different situations, what it means to persevere, and how we can stand up for others, helps strengthen the connection between home and school.

One area we are gently working to shift, particularly with some of our older students, is the idea of “not snitching.” We are helping students understand that there is an important difference between telling tales and speaking up when someone is being hurt, excluded, or treated unfairly. Being an upstander means showing courage and care for others, and knowing when it is right to seek help from a trusted adult. Your support in reinforcing this message at home is very valuable.

We appreciate your ongoing partnership in growing these shared values with our tamariki.

Next term, our focus will move to Kia whakapono - Be trustworthy, with an emphasis on being principled, responsible, and accountable.

Our school values were developed around three years ago through consultation with our whānau and tamariki, and it is wonderful to see them continuing to come to life in meaningful ways across our school.

Ngā mihi for your continued support.

Last day for the school pool - 29 March

A reminder that as per the pool use agreement, the pool’s last day is Sunday, 29 March. Thank you to all who have supported us by having a key this season.

School Uniform Reminder

A quick reminder to please ensure your child is wearing the correct school uniform each day. In particular, we are noticing an increase in incorrect footwear - shoes should be mainly black.

As we head into the cooler months, now is a good time to check that your child still fits their winter uniform and has everything they need.

Uniform requirements can be found on our website here.

Please also note that items such as pants, skorts, and hats do not need to be purchased from The Uniform Shoppe. More affordable options are available from stores such as The Warehouse and Kmart, as long as they are plain navy blue and meet our uniform guidelines.

Thank you for your support in helping us maintain a strong sense of pride and consistency in our school uniform.

Early reminder - Teacher Only Day in term 2

Our next Teacher Only Day is on Friday, 29 May - week 6 of term 2. Please mark this in your calendars.

Library books for end of term

All school library books are due back Friday 27th March, please.

Bizzy Bodz holiday programme

Bizzy Bodz runs a very fun programme over the holiday break. To find out more, please click here.

Term 1 - Week 8 notices and reminders

Tuesday - Year 5-8 Touch Rugby Funday - for those who have registered
Wednesday - Pizza orders close on Kindo at 10am
Thursday - Pizza day
Thursday - MUFTI DAY - Bring an easter item (details below)
Friday - Iceblocks, Juicies and flavoured milk on sale ($2 - bring the right amount of cash - order in class)
Friday - Home learning books come home (sent home Fridays, due back Fridays)
Friday - Kōwhai - trip - GRIP leadership day (Friday)
Friday - Kauri team - Science Roadshow
Sunday - Hot cross bun orders close - Get in quick! Great for lunchboxes!!!

Easter mufti day (non-uniform day) Please note this has changed to Thursday

On Thursday 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).

This was originally planned for Friday - but there’s a bit going on with the Science Roadshow and the GRIP trip for our seniors.

Easter raffle sheets

Tickets will be coming home next week and will be due back by Friday, 27 March. The raffle will be drawn on Thursday, 1 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.

PTFA fundraiser - hot cross buns! ORDERS CLOSE ON SUNDAY

These are amazing hot cross buns! Great for lunchboxes and come frozen so will last for weeks.

The amazing ladies on our PTFA have organised a hot cross bun fundraiser for us this year. We hope you can get behind setting up a page and sharing it with your friends and whānau.

Details on what to do are all in this letter.

Freshwater Connection Programme - Kauri students (years 4-6)

Please click on the link below for more information on the Freshwater Connection Programme our Kauri students will be involved in.

Link to information letter

Early reminder - Teacher Only Day in term 2

Our next Teacher Only Day is on Friday, 29 May - week 6 of term 2. Please mark this in your calendars.

Bizzy Bodz holiday programme

Bizzy Bodz runs a very fun programme over the holiday break. To find out more, please click here.

Term 1 - Week 7 notices and reminders

Wednesday - Pizza orders close on Kindo at 10am
Wednesday - Football Funday (for those who registered in years 5-8)
Thursday - Pizza day
Thursday - PTFA AGM (details below)
Thursday - Kauri and Kōwhai non-competitive swimming carnival at 11:45 (see details below)
Friday - Rooms 11, 12, 13 and 14 swimming carnival at 11:15 (see details below)
Friday - Rooms 5, 15 and 16 swimming carnival at 12:15 (see details below)
Friday - Iceblocks, Juicies and flavoured milk on sale ($2 bring the right amount of cash - order in class)
Friday - Home learning books come home (sent home Fridays, due back Fridays)

Coming up in week 8

Kauri/Kōwhai - Touch funday (Tuesday) for those that have registered in years 5-8
Mufti day - Bring an Easter item (Friday)
Kōwhai - GRIP leadership day (Friday)
Kauri - Science Roadshow (Friday)

Swimming carnivals - Thursday and Friday

We will have our team swimming carnivals this week. There will be a mix of traditional swimming styles and fun activities for the students to take part in. These carnivals are non-competitive events and as such students will be ‘competing’ for house points.

Kauri and Kōwhai - Thursday 12th March

Click here for more information

Tōtara - Friday 13th March

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PTFA Annual General Meeting

You are warmly invited to the Annual General Meeting of the Clevedon School Supporters Society (PTFA) on Thursday 12 March at 6pm in the Staffroom. Drinks and nibbles provided. Come along to find out about our fundraising plans for the year, pass our new constitution (link here) and elect a new committee. Please email ptfa@clevedonschool.co.nz to rsvp and for more information.

PTFA fundraiser - hot cross buns!

The amazing ladies on our PTFA have organised a hot cross bun fundraiser for us this year. We hope you can get behind setting up a page and sharing it with your friends and whānau.

Details on what to do are all in this letter.

Freshwater Connection Programme - Kauri students (years 4-6)

Please click on the link below for more information on the Freshwater Connection Programme our Kauri students will be involved in.

Link to information letter

Bizzy Bodz holiday programme

Bizzy Bodz runs a very fun programme over the holiday break. To find out more, please click here.

Term 1 - Week 6 notices and reminders

Our teachers are having an amazing day, being inspired by Dr Murray Gadd - a guru in the space of the teaching of writing. We’re focusing on motivating reluctant writers, the new curriculum and reading and writing links. These days are invaluable in giving our teachers time and space to be able to engage in quality professional development, which directly impact our children's learning. Thank you for your support, whānau.

Wednesday - Pizza orders close on Kindo at 10am
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Ice blocks, Juicies and flavoured milk on sale ($2 bring the right amount of cash - order in class)
Friday - Home learning books come home (sent home Fridays, due back Fridays)

Quick reminders

Year 4-6 - Science Roadshow permissions needed (on Kindo) - week 8
Year 7-8 - GRIP leadership conference permission needed (on Kindo) - week 8
Set up ClassDojo - ask your child’s teacher if you have any questions (set up guide) - This is free, you do not need the paid version
Kindly pay school contributions on Kindo

Communication tools

@School App - This is linked to our student management system, which means we can send out large and smaller group emails easily. It’s as up to date as the information you provide us with. We use this for whole school emails and notices as well as some smaller group messages e.g. to a particular class or to a bus list etc. This app is completely free. You do need to check your own notification settings. Sometimes we ask for permission for things through this app - when there is no payment required. Contact the office for any help with this app.

ClassDojo - this is new to us this year (previously we used Seesaw). This is primarily for the class teacher’s use. Teachers can use this platform to share photos of class learning and keep you updated with what is going on in their room. Teachers may use this to remind you about such things as swimming, mufti days, etc., too. Its primary function is a ‘closed’ social media page to give you updates on class learning. THIS IS FREE TOO - but the app suggests you pay for a monthly subscription - ignore this! You do not need to pay. Contact your child’s teacher for any help with this app.

Kindo - We use this for payments and permissions when payment is a part of it. If you have issues with your Kindo account, please contact Kindo’s helpdesk. In some instances, the office may be able to help you.

All three of the apps can be accessed via a laptop/computer or on your phone.

Swimming carnivals - week 7

In week 7 we will have our team swimming carnivals. There will be a mix of traditional swimming styles and fun activities for the students to take part in. These carnivals are non-competitive events and as such students will be ‘competing’ for house points.

Kauri and Kōwhai - Thursday 12th March

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Tōtara - Friday 13th March

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PTFA Annual General Meeting

PTFA fundraiser - hot cross buns!

The amazing ladies on our PTFA have organised a hot cross bun fundraiser for us this year. We hope you can get behind setting up a page and sharing it with your friends and whānau.

Details on what to do are all in this letter.

Clevedon football club

2026 registrations are now open for grades U8 through U13, all grades play Saturday morning. The club is seeking new players this season as some players move on. Please see below for more details.

Term 1 - Week 5 notices and reminders

Thank you for your patience this morning with the water situation. We were working as fast as we could with trying to get answers from Watercare, and understand that the timing was not ideal. This was unfortunately not something we could control. It is a good reminder to ensure your app notification settings are set to alert you when there is a message from the school.

Wednesday - Pizza orders close on Kindo at 10am
Wednesday - Butterfly Creek trip for rooms 12, 13 and 14
Thursday - Butterfly Creek trip for rooms 5, 11, 15 and 16
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Teacher Only Day

A reminder that Friday, 27 February (week 5) is a Teacher Only Day. Please mark this on your calendars. Bizzy Bodz are running a special day if you need child care.

Quick reminders

Year 0-3 - Butterfly Creek permissions needed (on Kindo)
Year 4-6 - Science Roadshow permissions needed (on Kindo)
Set up ClassDojo - ask your child’s teacher if you have any questions (set up guide)
Kindly pay school contributions on Kindo

PTFA fundraiser - hot cross buns!

The amazing ladies on our PTFA have organised a hot cross bun fundraiser for us this year. We hope you can get behind setting up a page and sharing it with your friends and whānau.

Details on what to do are all in this letter.

School contribution

We also kindly ask that if you are in a position to do so, you attend to the school contributions 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 these contributions from parents. Thank you in advance for supporting us with this.

Alice the musical poster competition

We are excited to launch a poster competition to help promote our upcoming school production, Alice the Musical! Students are invited to design a bright, eye-catching poster that captures the fun and magic of the show. The winning design will be chosen as the official poster used to promote our production in the community. Click here for more information.

Term 1 - Week 4 notices and reminders

Wednesday - Pizza orders close on Kindo at 10am
Wednesday - Whanaungatanga meetings - have you made an appointment?
Thursday - Whanaungatanga meetings - details for bookings below!
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Iceblocks, Juicies and flavoured milk on sale ($2 bring the right amount of cash - order in class)
Friday - Home learning books come home (sent home Fridays, due back Fridays) - details below

A reminder that Friday, 27 February (week 5) is a Teacher Only Day. Please mark this on your calendars. Bizzy Bodz are running a special day if you need child care.

Quick reminders

Year 0-3 - Butterfly Creek permissions needed (on Kindo)
Year 4-6 - Science Roadshow permissions needed (on Kindo)
Book your whanaungatanga meetings - go the app - click on ‘interview’ (see details below)
Fill in the information sheet for the whanaungatanga meetings (details and links below)
Set up ClassDojo - ask your child’s teacher if you have any questions (set up guide)
Kindly pay school contributions on Kindo

Whanaungatanga meetings (3 way conferences) - week 4

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 have always had this kaupapa at its heart.

This year our whanaungatanga meetings are being held on Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th 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 5 Room 6 Room 7 Room 9

Room 10 Room 11 Room 12 Room 13

Room 14 Room 15 Room 16

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.

School contribution

PTFA fundraiser - hot cross buns!

The amazing ladies on our PTFA have organised a hot cross bun fundraiser for us this year. We hope you can get behind setting up a page and sharing it with your friends and whānau.

Details on what to do are all in this letter.

Responsible use agreement-parent information for year 4-8

Please click here to view our IT responsible use agreement for pupils in years 4-8. Teachers use this as a basis for lessons to teach digital citizenship.

Medical Information

Please advise the office if your child's medical needs have changed from what we have on record for them. If you are not sure when you have last updated these details with us please get in contact with Donna or Susanna in the office.

Home learning

From next week, your child will receive home learning to complete. They will bring home a home learning book that clearly outlines the expectations for the week. In previous years, this information was shared via Seesaw. Home learning will come home on a Friday and is due back on Friday.

We understand that all families have different after-school commitments. If you are not able to complete the home learning (particularly the Mathletics/EP activities), that is absolutely fine. Reading each night, and learning of basic facts would be the two crucial ones to cover, if time is tight.

Please click here to view our home learning expectations by team. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.

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 or Mrs Sarah Park
- 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 or Mrs Tina Baptist who is our Learning Support 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.

Bizzy Bodz - before and after school care

Term 1 - Week 3 notices and reminders

Wishing you all a happy Waitangi weekend. As we mark Waitangi Day, we acknowledge the importance of partnership, respect, and working together for the wellbeing of our tamariki and community. As such, please remember to contact your child’s teacher if you have any queries. Our staff are always happy to discuss your child’s needs with you.

Wednesday - Pizza orders close on Kindo at 10am
Thursday - Pizza day
Friday - Ice blocks, Juicies and flavoured milk on sale ($2 - bring the right amount of cash - order in class)
Friday - Second-hand uniform shop open in the hall (8:30-9am)

Quick reminders

Ensure swimming permissions are done - go to the app - click on permissions - complete for each child
Ensure you have paid for your child’s stationery
Year 0-3 - Butterfly Creek permissions needed
Book your whanaungatanga meetings - go the app - click on ‘interview’ (see details below)
Fill in the information sheet for the whanaungatanga meetings (details and links below)

School App

Today is the last day that information is sent on the app and emailed to you. Please ensure that you are signed into your app and that your notification settings are correct. Only the app will be used from next week.

Home learning

We understand that all families have different after-school commitments. If you are not able to complete the home learning (particularly the mathletics/EP activities), that is absolutely fine. Reading each night, and learning of basic facts would be the two crucial ones to cover, if time is tight.

Please click here to view our home learning expectations by team. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.

Swimming lessons (Find your field of dreams)

Students in Years 3–8 will be participating in swimming lessons run by Find Your Field of Dreams during weeks 3 and 4. Classroom teachers will let you know the specific days your child will be swimming and when they will need to bring their swimming gear.

Whanaungatanga meetings (3 way conferences) - week 4

This year our whanaungatanga meetings are being held on Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th 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 5 Room 6 Room 7 Room 9

Room 10 Room 11 Room 12 Room 13

Room 14 Room 15 Room 16

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.

Teacher only day - Friday, 27 February (week 5)

A reminder that Friday, 27 February is a Teacher Only Day. Please mark this on your calendars.

In term 2, we have another Teacher Only Day on Friday, 29 May (week 6).

Bizzy Bodz - before and after school care

Term 1 - Week 2 notices and reminders

Thursday - Open morning and shared kai (see details below)
Friday - Waitangi Day - school closed

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 week 3 only the app will be used and you may miss out on crucial information.

Swimming pool permission - action needed

This term we will continue to use our school pool during class times. We require all parents to complete a permission form for every child to be able to use our school pool during school hours. This permission form can be found on our school app. Click on the ‘Permission Slips’ icon in our @school app. You will need to complete this for all your children if you have more than one child-click on each of their profiles to fill it out. Students without permission will not be able to swim in the pool.

Teachers will let you know which days they will be taking their classes swimming. We will require parent helpers to help out with supervision, so please let your child’s teacher know if you are able to support us with this. If we don’t have enough parent helpers, we will unfortunately not be able to take classes to the pool.

Open morning and shared kai - Friday

On Thursday morning, you are invited to visit your child’s class from 8:30am to 10am. 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. As ākonga (students) will only have had five days at school, there may not be a lot of work to see.

Shared kai

The class will have shared kai together from 9:30-10am to celebrate Waitangi Day.

Please send your child with a plate of ‘easy to eat and serve’ food
Feel free to stay and join in
Let your child’s teacher know if your child has any allergies

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 or at pick up.

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)?

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

Whanaungatanga meetings (3 way conferences)

This year our whanaungatanga meetings are being held on Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th 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 5 Room 6 Room 7 Room 9

Room 10 Room 11 Room 12 Room 13

Room 14 Room 15 Room 16

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.

Pizzas and Friday Freeze (starting in week 3)

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

Tōtara team Butterfly Creek trip-Year 1-3 Parents

In case you missed it come through on your school app - Here is a link to our letter with more information about our upcoming trip to Butterfly Creek. Permissions and payment can be made on Kindo. This is only for students in years 1-3.

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.

Teacher only day - Friday, 27 February (week 5)

A reminder that Friday, 27 February is a Teacher Only Day. Please mark this on your calendars.

In term 2, we have another Teacher Only Day on Friday, 29 May (week 6).

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.

Introducing our specialist teachers

We have a group of very dedicated teachers who are not based in their own classroom who you might hear about. Your child may work with some of them over the course of the year. Below is a list of these teachers to help you put a face to the name.

Joy Lendrum - Joy is our Literacy Support Teacher. She works mainly in the year 0-3 area, though some students in year 4-8 may work with her too. Joy has a passion for literacy and will take small groups and work 1:1 with pupils to develop their reading skills.

Tina Baptist - Tina has stepped into our Learning Support Coordinator role this year. She will be working across a number of classes, taking groups, supporting teachers or working 1:1 with some of our tamariki. Tina has a wealth of experience across all year levels and subject areas.

Jo Odds - Jo is our performing arts teacher extraordinaire! Jo will work for an hour a week in each of our classes, focusing on music, drama and dance. This year, Jo will lead our school production which will be in term two. We can’t wait to see what else Miss Odd’s has in store for us this year!

Cory Bremner - Cory is our STEM teacher for year 7&8 and will be room six’s release teacher one day a week. Our intermediate tamariki are very lucky to have Cory taking them for hands-on experiences, cooking, sewing, designing, cutting, using the electronics kits etc once a week.

Cara Popping - Cara will take some groups and work 1:1 with some children in term one this year. Cara will mostly work across year 4-8 helping give a boost to some of our learners. Cara has experience across all year levels.

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 Thursday, 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 Tuesday.

Enjoy your last few days and see you all soon.

Ngā mihi

Edeh Sullivan

Principal

School office opening hours this week

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 - Tuesday

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.

Second hand uniform shop

Our lovely volunteers will have the shop open during the open afternoon on Tuesday, 27 January from 1:30-3pm.
During the term, it will be open every second Friday (odd weeks) - see the school calendar. The uniform shop will be open on Friday of week 1 from 8:30-9am.
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 2026

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

Stationery for 2026

Please click here for information on stationery for 2026. Please visit Kindo to pay for your child’s stationery. The stationery will be delivered to the classrooms from the first day of school after they have been paid for.

Kindly note some additional items that are required:

Year 1-3

Year 4-8

If new to Clevedon school or if you do not have one

1x large journal/book bag (can be purchased at the school office for $5)

1x headphones (these will stay at school)

For all students

1x box of tissues

1x headphones (these will stay at school)

1x pencil case

1x scissors (child sized and blunt end preferred)

1x box of tissues

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.

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 Friday. 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 - Thursday 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

Mihi whakatau for new whānau on the first day

We welcome all our new families to join us for a mihi whakatau (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 mihi whakatau, 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 mihi whakatau.

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 setup 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.
ClassDojo - Teachers will be in touch to connect you to this App. ClassDojo replaces Seesaw. Its main purpose will be a closed ‘social media’ format for teachers to give you a window into the classroom. We will roll this out in the first week or two. Contact your child’s teacher for help with ClassDojo. Please note that this app is free for you - but when you log in, there are options to pay for other features - there is no need to do so. The free, basic version is absolutely fine.
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.

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.

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 ClassDojo over the next few weeks.

Term dates and teacher only days

	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)

School structure and staffing

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

Please note that late last year, we made a change to the structure of our Year 7/8 team, moving from three small classes to two regular sized classes. On the last day of the school year, one of our valued teachers, Bex Wilson, was diagnosed with cancer. Bex has since had her surgery and is currently recovering and is due back by around 9 February (TBC). At this stage it is unclear what further procedures might be needed throughout the year. Bex remains a highly valued member of our staff and will continue to be an integral part of the Kōwhai team, working across both classes as a co-teacher with Mrs Dhaliwal and Mrs Connolly, and running targeted groups. Having the students in two set classes ensures consistency and continuity whilst having the benefit of an additional teacher running groups. We are fully supportive of Bex as she focuses on her recovery and look forward to welcoming her back in a full-time capacity when she is well enough to do so.

We welcome two new teachers to our team. Mrs Larissa Wiseman who is joining the Kauri team, taking over from Mrs McGinty who moved to Waiuku, and Miss Stephanie Rudd who will be in the Tōtara team, taking over from Mrs Baptist who is now our Learning Support Coordinator.

Kōwhai classes

Year 7-8

Kauri classes

Year 4-6

Tōtara classes

Year 0-3

Other

Team leader - Mrs Stacey Connolly

Team Leader - Mr Chris Morgan

Team leaders - Mrs Jodie Boyle and Mrs Sarah Park

Principal - Edeh Sullivan

Deputy Principal - Sarah Park

SENCO - Jodie Boyle

Learning Support Coordinator

Mrs Tina Baptist

Performing arts - year 1-8

Ms Jo Odds

Literacy intervention

Mrs Joy Lendrum

Release teachers (set days)

Mrs Sarah Waters, Mrs Letitia Lane, Mrs Juls Mills, Mrs Katie Blundell, Mr Mark Terry, Mrs Julie-Anne Howard, Mrs Cara Popping

Various other relievers as needed

Year 7/8 - Room 6

Mrs Stacey Connolly

Year 4 - Room 4

Mrs Faye Dickson

Year 1 - Room 5

Mrs Fran Chapman

Year 7/8 - Room 7

Mrs Manpreet Dhaliwal

Year 4 - Room 9

Mr Liam Shepherd

Year 1/2 - Room 15

Mrs Emma Smith

Co-teacher - Mrs Rebecca Wilson

Year 5/6 - Room 3

Mrs Jalena Eade

Year 2 - Room 16

Miss Natasha Stones

STEM and release teacher - Mrs Cory Bremner

Year 5/6 - Room 2

Mr Chris Morgan

Year 2/3 - Room 13

Miss Helēna Reedy (whaea Helēna)

Year 5/6 - Room 1

Mrs Pennie O’Connor (whaea Pennie)

Year 2/3 - Room 12

Ms Melissa Trainer

Year 5/6 - Room 10

Mrs Larissa Wiseman

Year 2/3 - Room 11

Miss Hayley Cruden

Year 2/3 - Room 14

Miss Stephanie Rudd

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 or Mrs Sarah Park
- 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.

Please note that, 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.

As we wrap up our final day of 2025, we want to wish all our tamariki and whānau a wonderful holiday break. Thank you for an incredible year of learning, laughter, and community. Travel safely, enjoy the sunshine, and we look forward to seeing everyone back in 2026 refreshed and ready for another fantastic year.

Meri Kirihimete & Ngā mihi o te tau hou!

End of term notices and readiness for 2026

Seesaw - saving your child’s work

Next year we will be moving to ClassDojo from Seesaw to share your child’s learning with you. Before we make this move, you will have an opportunity to save your child’s work from Seesaw. Here are instructions for students/families to download any data you wish to keep before our Seesaw dashboard is shut down on the 31st December 2025.

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

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.

Summer Reading Challenge!

Fill your summer with amazing stories and track your reading with fun stickers along the way. Visit your local library to collect your reading reward, collect stamps for completed activities and enter the draw to win exciting prizes. Sign up from Saturday 6 December at any Auckland Council library. More information here.

School leavers - school Google accounts

We will be closing access to all school leavers' Google accounts on the morning of Friday 19th December. If there is anything you want to keep from your emails or Google Drive, make sure you have saved it or forwarded it to a personal account before this.

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 now. 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.

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

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

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)