Kia ora! Welcome to Cockle Bay School. ** A reminder that it is time to enrol your child if they are starting school in 2025 **
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Vandalism Incidents
Dear Parents Over the past few weeks, our school has unfortunately experienced several incidents of costly and careless vandalism. These include: The swing down the bank being set on fire and needing replacement. Playground equipment damaged by bolt cutters (Year 4 playground by Sandspit Road). A trampoline in the junior playground being filled with sand … Read moreVandalism Incidents
Newsletter – 4 September 2024
Cockle Bay School School Newsletter Children and their learning at the heart of all we do. 2025 Enrolments If your child is turning 5 in 2025 and you have not yet completed an enrolment form, please do so now. Knowing student numbers is crucial for effective school planning and the allocation of resources (classrooms, teachers, … Read moreNewsletter – 4 September 2024
GATES LOCKED DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Dear Parents Our fencing project is now completed, although improved signage for the Reception Gate is still to come. It is highly recommended that all gates (except reception) are locked during school hours. This makes the school secure. (If we needed to evacuate, gates would be unlocked). If parents or students need to come into … Read moreGATES LOCKED DURING SCHOOL HOURS
Newsletter – 21 August 2024
Cockle Bay School School Newsletter Children and their learning at the heart of all we do. Principal’s Message Dear Parents and Whānau Cockle Bay School is a very busy place at present, with HPPA Gymnastics competition, the HPPA Literary Quiz and Jump Jam competitions coming up. The HPPA Dance Festival is organised by Cockle Bay … Read moreNewsletter – 21 August 2024
PTN Family Photo Day Fundraiser – This Sunday! A few spots left
That’s right, our family Photo Day fundraiser is this Sunday and we have a few spots left. For just $30 (normally $79.99) you can have a professional family photo taken by NZ Family Portraits and receive a 10” x 13” glossy colour photo print free! When: Sunday 25th August Where: Cockle Bay School Hall … Read morePTN Family Photo Day Fundraiser – This Sunday! A few spots left
Lockdown Practice Follow Up Email
Dear Parents Today on Friday 9 August, we practised our emergency procedures under the guidance of Harrison Tew®, who specialise in emergency management planning for schools and educational facilities. The procedures we follow allow us to respond safely and quickly to a range of situations. We are pleased to inform you that our practice today went … Read moreLockdown Practice Follow Up Email
Welcome to Cockle Bay School!
Kia ora! Welcome to Cockle Bay School. ** A reminder that it is time to enrol your child if they are starting school in 2025 **
Lockdown exercise has ended 2.15pm
Lockdown exercise has ended 2.15pm
LOCKDOWN EXERCISE HAS ENDED
We have completed our lockdown exercise and all students, staff and persons on-site are safely accounted for. Everyone did extremely well and responded to instructions. A notice will be going out to parents/caregivers tonight to provide some more information about our emergency lockdown procedures. I would like to personally thank you for your support while … Read moreLOCKDOWN EXERCISE HAS ENDED
LCOKDOWN EXERCISE
Cockle Bay School is conducting a lockdown exercise. All updates are provided on our website. Please do not come to the school or phone the school as you will not be attended to. We will update this website when the exercise has been completed. Thank you.