16 Feb 2026

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We are excited to announce that registrations are now open for our upcoming School Basketball Season. This is a great opportunity for students in years 1-6 to develop teamwork skills, build confidence, and enjoy being active with their peers.

Season Details
• Start Date: 24th March
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Approximate Cost: $135 per player
• Game Venue: Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre

Game Days by Year Level
• Year 1–2: Wednesdays
• Year 3–4: Thursdays
• Year 5–6: Tuesdays

Please complete the permission slip attached and return it to the school office by the requested date to secure your child’s place in a team. Please note that fees will need to be paid when requested, before the games start and that the school has ‘no pay, no play’ policy.

We are also seeking parent support. If you are available, please indicate on the attached form whether you are able to manage or coach a team. Your help makes a big difference in allowing these teams to run smoothly.

 Please return by Wednesday 25th February, paper copies are available in the school office.

Thank you for your support. We look forward to an enjoyable and successful basketball season.

Kind regards,
Briar Porter

(Class teacher, Ruma Whitu)

 

Basketball-2026-Letter-to-parents.pdf

16 Feb 2026

Kia ora

The school pool will be closed tomorrow afternoon from 5pm to 6.30pm for a private community event.

Thanks 

Waitoki School Office 

 

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