10 May 2026

Hi everyone. It’s hard to believe but we’re already into week four of the term. I hope you’ve all had a nice weekend and are feeling ready for the week ahead. Please note we have a swimming session on Thursday in preparation for our school swimming sports on Thurs 28th May. Here’s the plans for the week…

Rāhina/Monday 11th May

9:00am Monday morning prayer.

10:30am Reading at Castlewood

2:20pm Choir practice.

Rātū/Tues 12th May

-Miss Passmore in Haehaeata from morning tea onwards(Mr Yeoman release time & guitar lessons).

Rāapa/Wed 13th May

9:00am Mass lead by Haehaeata and Kōpūwai, thanks to those students who are contributing.

-Miss Passmore in Haehaeata from morning tea onwards (Mr Yeoman release time & kapa haka)

2:20pm Kapa haka.

Rāpare/Thurs 14th May

12:30pm Swimming practice session. Please bring togs, towel and goggles. Wear PE gear.

-Miss Passmore in Haehaeata all day.

Rāmere/Fri 15th May

-Rippa rugby tournament. All the best to those competing!

-10:15am Public library visit. Please ensure you have your library card with you and any books you need to return.

Homework

-Maths: This week we look at the family of facts and all students will bring home a worksheet to complete.

-Spelling: Please practice word lists each night, and read the sentences.

 

Me tiaki tētahi i tētahi, look after one another

Mr Yeoman

 

10 May 2026

Manuherekia notices week 4 11/05- 15/05/2026.

Hi all I am sorry to say that I had some minor surgery on last Friday and then again Saturday(complications) this has put me out for at least this week.I hope and expect that you my class will remember their class treaty and help whoever is reliving both in practical terms reminding our routines but more so continuing our high standards in and out of class. 

I will miss the ripper tournament. This is disappointing but good luck and be confident. I have high hopes here as well but am proud either way.Good Luck.

With that in mind here is what is coming up this week 4 11/05- 15/05/2026.

Tuesday 12:45 onward guitar/band groups in the hall.

Thursday Seniors - 1.30 - 2.30 (Lane pool) - 48 children, please remember to bring togs there is no reason to forget and swimming is very important.

 Friday For those playing Ripper Rugby they will be at the tournament all day instructions have already been posted both on loops as well as a hard copy notice so everyone will be prepared.

 The rest of the class will be at Tech as usual please don't forget this and bring anything you will need for you tech tutors.

I will miss you this week but I'm sure you will make both myself and yourselves proud.

Mr D

 

 

10 May 2026

Good afternoon, 

Happy Mother’s Day to all our wonderful Mums. I hope you have enjoyed a lovely day with your families. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow at our Mother’s Day Cafe. 

This week:-

Monday - 9am Prayer in Church. All welcome. 

12.00 - 12.45pm - Mother’s Day Cafe in Kopuwai. 

Wednesday - School Mass 9.10am led by Kopuwai and Haehaeata. All welcome.

Wednesday night - PTA Fundraiser - JINGO 7.30pm at Ida

Thursday - 9am PMP in the hall. Children wear sports uniform. 

Swimming Sports Practice on Thursday - The bus is booked for junior swimmers at 11.45 am, and we return at 1.00 pm. We will be in the pool from 12.00 to 12.45 and would appreciate some help getting the children dressed at the end, please. All children are to wear their sports uniform. Boys can come to school wearing togs underneath, and girls will get changed just before we leave. Please remember to name all belongings.

Thank you, and have a great week

Neroli 

 

10 May 2026

Hello parents and students,

I hope you all had a great weekend.

Next week is Week 4, and Mr Dowling will be away for the week on sick leave due to eye problems. The class teacher for the week will be Mr Spiers.

A few important things to note for the week ahead:

Wednesday: School Mass at 9.10am. Everyone is welcome to attend. This Mass will celebrate the Ascension, which will also be celebrated at Sunday Mass.
Thursday: Swimming practice for our upcoming St Gerard’s Swimming Sports. All students are required to bring their togs and participate. Students will walk back to school at 2.30pm.
Friday: Another Tech Day for students.
The PTA is also hosting a JINGO Night at Ida on Wednesday evening at 7.30pm. This is a fun social event and a fundraiser for our PTA. Tickets are $15 and are available from the school office. Please also bring some gold coins for halftime games. JINGO is played individually and is music bingo — a great night out and a wonderful way to support our school community. We encourage families to get their tickets tomorrow if possible.

Thank you, and have a great week ahead.

Julie Flannery

10 May 2026

Kawarau-W4-3.pdf