THIS WEEK’S MEMORY VERSE

The LORD your God is in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.

Zephaniah 3:7

Principles Notice

 

KEY DATES:

IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES

PRIMARY
Term 4
Term 4 Week 8 Friday 28th November- 8:50am -Yr 1-6 Certificates of Recognition Assembly
Thursday 4th December, 9:30am- Yr 1-6 Prizegiving
SECONDARY
Term 4
Term 4 Week 8 Friday 28th November -1:10pm- yr 7-13 Certificates of Recognition Assembly
Wednesday 3rd December, 6:00pm- Yr 7-13 Prizegiving
WHOLE SCHOOL
Term 4
Term 4  Monday 1st December, 10:00am- Special School Event ( Save the date)
Friday 5th December, 9:30am- Beach Day Paihia

SCHOOL TERMS

Term 1 Start Tuesday 28th January 2025
End Friday 11th April 2025
Term 2 Start Monday 28th April 2025
End Thursday 26th  June 2025
Term 3 Start Monday 14th July 2025
End Friday 19th September 2025
Term 4 Start Monday 6th  October 2025
End Friday 5th December 2025

 

 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Term 4 Labour Weekend Monday 27th October 2025

 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Meeting Dates:                                                                                                                                                                           

Term 1 Tuesday 18th 2025

Minutes: 

TEACHERS NOTICES

 

 

NCEA Year 11-13 Panui:
External Examinations Update Week 5
All Level 2 & 3 have shown strong courage and a very good effort so far at sitting their exams this week. Well done and thank you!!
Exams Coming Up Week 6:
 L1 English exam on Tuesday 11 November
L1 Mathematics exam (2 students only) on Thursday 13 November.
Do some study this weekend please and also get extra rest. Eat well, drink lots of water, exercise and sleep well. Avoid spending lots or time on computer games, especially into the night, as this does not help your brain for learning.
Internal Assessments to complete:
Students are completing these in arranged blocks of time at school with their teachers. Work hard and get these done as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT Authenticity Reminder to all students:
What you submit must be your own work. That means you do not share your work with another student for help or feedback or use AI. You are to only share your work with the teacher of your subject.
Sign Out Card Process: All courses need to be signed out, Chromebook and chargers returned at the school office. All students need to be attending each day at school, until they have fully signed out. Parents have been contacted if students are failing to follow the process.
Girls black ties: Last term free black ties were given to senior girls to wear to school. Some students have chosen not to wear these, so they need to be returned to me before leaving school this year. Thank you to the students who have been wearing them. These students  may keep their tie even if they are not returning to school next year.
Our prayers are with you all, daily strength and perseverance towards a strong finish end of year.
Nga mihi mahana, Whaea Yvonne
Student Leadership Program 
Last week   Class Leaders held a class meeting, where students talked about their favourite parts of school and came up with ideas for improvements. It was a great opportunity for the students to build confidence, work together, and show leadership in a real and useful way.

From the feedback gathered, class leaders decided most students said they really enjoy:

  • All the sporting opportunities 
  •  worship/assembly 
  • The juices and snacks available
  • Classroom learning

   The top 5 things students thought could make the school even better included:

  • school events throughout the year (talent show, survivor, Wheels Day, House Competitions)
  • More bathrooms and changing rooms
  • Have a tuck shop
  • Places for middle and senior school to hangout 
  • Doing more to prevent and respond to bullying

Overall, this program was a great opportunity for students to share their ideas and they really valued the chance to share their voices to make a change in our school.

Thank you for taking the time to hear about the project, and please take the time to consider seriously our students’ amazing ideas for future school improvements.

By Monique (Year 10 class Leader)

STUDENT NOTICES 

 

 


FOR PARENTS AND WHANAU

Volunteer for Gardens  
Kia ora whanau, the kura is looking for someone willing to volunteer their time and come in and beautify our gardens. If this is you, can you please let the front office know, and I will liaise with you.
God Bless,
Matua Te Rangi

 

 

 

Measles 

Kia ora

Health New Zealand is urging schools and ECEs in Northland to be alert for measles, with an escalating risk across the motu. Given the recent outbreak in Kerikeri and the Bay of Islands, there is a heightened risk of cases occurring within these communities.

Remind parents, caregivers and the school community

  • Watch out for measles symptoms – fever, cough, runny nose, sore eyes, and a blotchy rash.
  • To keep students home from school if they have any measles symptoms, and to stay home and ring their doctor, or call Healthline for FREE on 0800 611 116.
  • Students who are close contacts of a measles case should stay at home if they are not considered immune. National Public Health Service will check this and advise.
  • Check all whānau are immunised, and encourage them to catch up if not fully immunised or not sure: info.health.nz/measles-immunity.

Ask all staff born AFTER 1 January 1969 to check they have records of two MMR vaccinations after 12 months of age, or previous measles

  • Non-immune staff will have to stay home if exposed to measles at school or in the community, or if they need to look after children with measles.
  • Staff who were born overseas often don’t have immunisation records, and younger New Zealanders have sometimes missed out on two doses.
  • It is safe to have additional doses if staff don’t have proof or aren’t sure of their immunisations.

Prepare for possible measles cases

Download the Infectious disease outbreak preparedness in schools and ECEs checklist on getting prepared and what actions you will need to take if there is measles at your school: www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/publications/infectious-disease-outbreak-preparedness-in-schools-and-eces

If you hear of a possible case in your community or at school, isolate them and call public health for advice:

  • During office hours 8am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday call 09 430 4101 extension 60592
  • Outside of office hours call 09 430 4100 and ask for the on-call Health Protection Officer.
  • Isolate anyone sick with measles symptoms and send them home to ring for medical advice.

Measles immunisation – key information

  • Getting two doses of the MMR vaccine after 12 months of age protects 99% of people from measles.
  • The MMR vaccine is free in New Zealand for anyone aged under 18, and for people over 18 who are eligible for free healthcare.
  • Parents can book a vaccination appointment with a pharmacy, their doctor, nurse, or Hauora Māori or Pacific health provider.
  • For a list of vaccination sites in your area visit: https://info.health.nz/immunisations/booking-a-vaccine

 

For more information

Thank you for your help in stopping the spread of measles and protecting those at risk.

Ngā mihi

Hira Gage | Director of Education for Te Tai Tokerau
Te Mahau | Te Tai Raro

DDI +6494368914 | Mobile +64275015068
Whangarei Office

education.govt.nz

 

Juicies 

Kia ora Whanau,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        We have Juicies every Fridays.

 

 

 

 

 

Mike Shaw

CEO Celebration Trust

 PO Box 235 – Kaikohe

Phone +64 9 405 3996

Cell     +64 21 842 302

www.heartofthenorth.co.nz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT ARE ATTENDANCE DUES?

The Ministry of Education does not fund building related costs at our School. Attendance Dues are only used to pay for building related costs. They can not be used for any other purposes.  Paying Attendance Dues is a condition of enrolment for all students attending our School. Attendance Dues are compulsory – there is a legal requirement for parents and caregivers to pay Attendance Dues under the Education and Training Act 2020. They are not a donation.

Mike Shaw

CEO Celebration Trust

 

 

COMMUNITY NOTICES

 

 

 

Lunch For The Week
Blessings to you all and stay safe!