All the Back to School info, including dates, uniform and NCEA results can be found here! The new year is already in full swing, with our staff eagerly preparing to welcome students back after their well-deserved summer break. Here’s everything you need to know to kickstart the 2025 school year:Important EventsMihi Whakatau: Join us in welcoming new staff and students on Monday, 10th February, 12:00 pm at the front of the school.Meet the Teachers BBQ: Informally discuss your child’s Settling-in Report at our barbecue on Monday, 3rd March, 3:30 pm in the rear foyer.Staffing UpdatesWe’re excited to welcome three new team members:Jayne Evans: Middle School Science and Maths Teacher.Hagen Ferguson: Homeroom Teacher for M2 (Term 1 maternity cover).Additionally, we’ve made some role changes:Charlotte Saunders: Deputy Principal, NCEA Coordination, and Principal’s Nominee.Heather Dixon: Middle School Dean and EOTC Coordinator.Look out for introductions in upcoming newsletters!Junior Class ChangesThere have been some changes to the Junior Classes for 2025, with some teachers swapping Year Groups and classrooms. Changes are highlighted below:Room NumberClass TeacherYear LevelRoom 5Olivia WiseNew EntrantRoom 6Sharon ReidNew EntrantRoom 13Brooke SmithYears 2 & 3Room 9Desiree HooperYears 3 & 4Room 4Amanda SargeantYears 4 & 5Room 7Tim ByrneYears 5 & 6Property DevelopmentsExciting progress has been made:New Build: The design phase is complete, and construction will begin soon. The project has been advertised on GETS.Upgrades: Classrooms have received new carpets, lighting, and improved external cladding. Temporary external changerooms will soon be on-site, ready to replace the ageing facilities.Uniform UpdatesOur uniform refresh continues:2025 Updates: No major changes this year. Soft-shell jackets and house-coloured PE shirts should now be available.Looking ahead to 2026, we’ll begin the transition (over 2 years) to the updated uniform once NZ Uniforms have completed the sale of our stock on hand, with ample crossover time to ensure flexibility for families.Education Changes (Effective 2025)The New Zealand government has introduced significant updates:Implementation of structured approaches to teaching reading and writing in Years 0-3Use of the updated English (Years 0-6), and Mathematics and Statistics and (Years 0-8) curriculum contentMake changes to attendance expectations:Use of the revised attendance codes to record daily student attendance dataDaily attendance must be reported to the MoE every day schools are open for instructionRespond to every absence and address barriers to attendance and learning using the draft STAR (stepped attendance response) framework.Key RemindersParent A-Z Guide: Your go-to resource for school queries.Main Office: Now cashless. Payments via EFTPOS, direct deposit, or the school portal.NCEA Results: Available online through the NZQA Student Hub.Timetables: Check provisional timetables via the portal; adjustments will be finalised in the first week of school.BYOD Policy: Students in Years 7+ should bring their own device.Sun Protection: Hats with ear coverage (bucket/wide-brim) are essential for outdoor play.Volunteer Vetting: Apply early for Police Vetting if you wish to assist with trips or camps.NCEA ResultsWe’re proud to share another outstanding year of academic success; here are our provisional results for eligible NCEA candidates:Level 1: 73% (National: 70%)Level 2: 93% (National: 72%)Level 3: 100% (National: 68%)University Entrance: 50% of those aiming for UE attained it (National: 48%)Congratulations to our senior students—you’ve set a high standard for 2025!Start of School DatesFriday, 31st January:Leadership Day (Years 11–13): 8:40 am–3:05 pm in the rear foyer (no uniform required).Monday, 3rd February:Years 7–13: Peer Support Programme. Meet at 8:40 am in the rear foyer. Bring lunch, a water bottle, and school supplies.Year 11-13: Wear house coloursYear 7-10: Wear PE Uniform or House ColoursYears 1–6: Regular start time. Settle into homerooms. Uniform, PE gear, and stationery are required.Buses will run as usual starting 31st January.We look forward to an incredible year ahead—see you all soon!More InformationA-Z Whānau GuideSchool StationeryUniformBring Your Own Device (BYOD)Sun ProtectionSchoolBridge2025 Dates for Your DiarySport Calendar 2025Parent Volunteers | We Need You!