12 Feb 2026

As part of the NZ Health & Physical Education Curriculum we have engaged Nest Consulting to provide their Positive Puberty Plus© programme to our Year 6 ,7 and 8 students on Wednesday 11 March.

All topics will be covered age appropriately in a way that relates to puberty: the changing body, sense of self, decision making, understanding media influences and body confidence.

To assist Parents being actively involved in communication with their child regarding the changes associated with puberty and preadolescence Nest offer a Parent/Whānau Information/Education Evening prior to the programme on Wednesday 4 March at 6.30pm in the school hall. It lasts about 60 mins and includes:

• a run-through of the student programme

• anatomy and physiology 101 memory joggers and an outline of normal growth and development expected at puberty

• an update on all available menstrual products (incl. recyclable, washable, organic and supermarket items).

• Included throughout are tween parenting tips & question time!

The feedback from this evening is always extremely positive: a fun, inspiring and educational night.

If you have concerns about your child attending, we encourage you to attend the Parent and Whānau Information Evening for more information before deciding whether to include your child. If you decide to withdraw your child from the Programme, please complete the form below and let your child’s teacher know, who will find other work for your child on that day.

Please go to forms section on your app to complete the parent section in the form if you wish to attend the Parent and Whānau Information Evening.

Please only complete the students section of the form section if you DO NOT wish for your child to attend the programme. All students will attend the programme unless we have received this opt out.

Many thanks 

11 Feb 2026

REMINDERS:

 

Family picnic

Thursday 12 Feb: - 4.30pm - 6.30pm. On the Turf.

This replaces the  traditional “meet the teacher” evenings. 

It is an opportunity for parents to chat to class teachers and find out how their children’s first week at school has been and to mix and mingle with the families of the students in their class. 

There will be a sausage sizzle, drinks, games and music and you are welcome to bring your own picnic.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Freezy Friday

Every Friday lunchtime, during Term 1, starting this week the Senior School will be selling ice blocks to fundraise for much needed resources in the School. There will be two options: $1 ice blocks or $2 ice blocks, with different flavours available. Your child can either bring coins on the day, or you can prepay for the term at the office.

Our Garden to Table programme has begun and we would love your support. 

We have a basket in the office for fruit and vegetable donations. Our amazing Linda can freeze any donated produce for upcoming cooking in our Garden to Table recipes as this is a great way to make use of everything throughout the year and to minimise food wastage. We can also make good use of any seedlings you may like to donate. 

Any support is greatly appreciated. Thank you. 

5 Feb 2026

Kia ora 
I am emailing you on behalf of one of our lovely families who desperately need help with childcare before school. They need someone to look after their child for approximately an hour before school and then drop them off at Waitoki. They are happy to pay someone for their time. 
If you are interested or know someone who would be able to help this family out, please email us the contact details and we will pass them on to the family. 
Many thanks and enjoy the long weekend. 
Ngā mihi nui 
Jules McCourt