22 May 2026

Hi everyone, 

The hockey turf in Alexandra is another step closer!!! Molyneux Turf Incorporated (MTI) are asking all hockey families to sell 10 raffle tickets to help with their fundraising efforts.

Today at practice, raffle cards will be given out. Some families will be getting their cards from Dunstan High or the Alexandra hockey club (they'll be given out to the oldest hockey playing family member). 

Details are attached to the raffle card. 

Any questions, please reach out to Sharelle Ussher or Jo Passmore

22 May 2026

Kia ora,

We are pleased to let you know that the Board of Trustees has approved additional classroom teaching support for Terms 3 and 4.

As our school roll continues to grow and the needs of our learners become increasingly diverse, we know the importance of continuing to support our students, teachers, and support staff well within our current learning spaces.

We had hoped to open an additional classroom in Term 3. However, as our two new classroom spaces are not yet available, and the hall must remain available throughout Term 3 for our whole-school musical practices, band, kapa haka, assemblies, and other important school activities, we have considered an alternative approach that still provides increased support for learners and staff.

After careful consideration, the Board has supported a staffing model that will provide additional teaching support during key learning times, while also maintaining current class structures and relationships.

This additional support will include:
• Two teachers working together Monday to Thursday mornings in the Year 2/3 class during core learning times
• Additional teaching support across the Year 4–6 area during key literacy and numeracy blocks

We believe this model will:
• Increase support for learners during core curriculum areas
• Help cater for learning needs
• Improve student engagement and learning outcomes
• Minimise disruption for students by keeping established class relationships and routines intact

Maintaining current classroom groupings, recognising the positive relationships already built with teachers, students and whānau through camps, classroom routines, and daily learning experiences.

We are incredibly fortunate to have a Board that continues to work alongside the school with such care, commitment, and positivity.    The additional support model is expected to begin around Week 8 of this term.

Two new classrooms are on the way to our school, and the building consent process is underway. This is exciting, but it's taking a bit longer than expected.

Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support of our school community.

Ngā mihi nui,

Julie Flannery  Principal
Nathan McLean Board Chair                                                                                                                                                                   St Gerard’s School Alexandra

21 May 2026

Kia ora,

Please read the attached note. Below are some key points from that. Any questions, pop in and see me.

 

At St Gerard’s School, we value positive, respectful, and open communication between home and school. Strong partnerships between families and staff are incredibly important to us, and we appreciate the support and understanding our community shows each day.

To support this, our communication expectations moving forward are:

Parents contact teachers primarily via email
Urgent matters go through the school office phone or my cell phone
Responses during working hours will be made within a reasonable timeframe and are not expected to be immediate
Please note that Chrissy will be sending emails to parents regarding Principal awards and other matters. (This has happened this week)

Thank you for your continued support in helping us maintain positive home-school relationships while also protecting staff wellbeing, privacy, and professionalism.

Julie Flannery

Communication-with-staff.pdf

21 May 2026

Dear Parent / Whānau / Caregiver

 

St Gerard's School (Alexandra) is participating in the Curriculum Insights and Progress Study, conducted on behalf of the Ministry of Education. The information collected in this study is very valuable for finding out how we can improve the education our children receive. This will take place in term 3.

If your child is in year 3 or 6, you should have received the following email from Chrissy. The email was sent only to one caregiver. I have attached the information so everyone is aware of what's happening.

Many thanks

 

Julie Flannery

 

3823.pdf

20 May 2026

This looks like an awesome opportunity this coming weekend for anyone who already learns an orchestral instrument. Please see the attached poster linked below.

Gather and Play Day