School Events

 

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Term 2 Commences Monday  28th April – Friday 27th June

Monday 28th April 8.45 am – Friday 27th June 3.00pm

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Uniform Shop Sale – Friday 13th June 2.30 – 3.30pm

 

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Matariki Open Morning ~ Wednesday 18 June 

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Year 1 Kea – Museum Trip

Tuesday 24th June – Rooms 29, 30 & half of 28

Auckland War Memorial Museum, Parnell, Auckland 1010

Education Session – Incredible Insects

This programme is for the following year groups: Years 1–3

Discover the astounding anatomy of insects and other small creatures, investigate insect survival strategies, and identify survival techniques such as camouflage, mimicry, and other defence mechanisms.

The Museum’s entomology collection is brought to life through hands-on activities.
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Learning Outcomes
Learners will:
· Group insects and arachnids based on physical features
· Investigate how insects use camouflage and are suited to their particular environments
· Ask questions and understand that entomologists ask questions to discover more about the lives of insects.

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Fluro Friday Non-Uniform Day – Friday 27 June 2025

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Term 3 Commences Monday  14th July – Friday 19th September

Monday 14th July 8.45am – Friday 19th September 3.00pm

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 Year 2 – Stardome Visit

Thursday 24th July All Classes

EARTH, HOME 
Connect with our awesome planet and discover our connections to the stars. 

Suitable for Y0-8

In this programme we explore the precious place that we call home and look at the unique conditions that have allowed life to flourish here on Earth.

Together we explore what we are made of, the connections that we have with the stars and the moon, and how these connections have helped us to thrive.

Earth, Home is a programme that celebrates our unique life giving systems. We consider our impact on earth, and the ways that we can contribute to a thriving future.

 

Learning Outcomes Y0-4

• Understand that Earth is unique, special, and our only home
• Understand that human beings are part of something bigger
• Describe our ‘cosmic’ address in the solar system
• Explain some of the cycles we observe on Earth e.g. day/night, tides, gravity, light/heat
• Explain how rotation and orbit are different
• Describe a planet, moon, and star and how they are different

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Year 6 Takahē – Te Whare Wananga O Wairoa Marae Visit

Postponed until further notice

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Term 4 Commences Monday  6th October – Thursday 18th December

Monday 6th October 8.45am – Thursday 18th December 12.30pm

School finishes at 12.30 pm on the last day of the year.

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Year 1 Kea – Howick Historical Village

Tuesday 14th & Wednesday 15th October

Howick Historical Village is a living history museum on 7 acres of grounds and heritage gardens.

The museum depicts a settlement in the period from 1840 to 1880 and offers visitors an immersive historical experience. 

Explore heritage buildings filled with authentic furniture and textiles and see how people lived in early Auckland. 

As part of our ‘Homes and Journeys’ theme this term, the Year 1 students are planning a visit to the Howick Historical Village. 

The children will be participating in a variety of workshops to learn about and experience what life was like for those living in New Zealand in the 1800s. 

The purpose of the trip is to encourage active exploration of our community’s heritage, material culture and landscape, with a focus on the period from 1840 to 1880. 

As part of our visit the children will be participating in two workshops:

• Toy Time – students are encouraged to think about the differences between their toys and those from the 19th century.  
• Butter Churning – students take turns to churn cream into butter and observe the process if butter-making.         

https://www.historicalvillage.org.nz/

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Year 4 Kōtūkū – Willow Park Camp

Wednesday 22nd October 2025 1:30 pm – Thursday 23rd October 2025 2:00 pm

 

Willow Park Camp
1 Hostel Access Road, Auckland, 2012 New Zealand (map)

https://www.willowpk.org.nz/

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Year 4 Kōtūkū – Top Town Outdoor Experience at Willow Park

Thursday 23rd October 2025
8:30 am – 12:30 pm

At Willow Park Camp
1 Hostel Access Road, Auckland, 2012 New Zealand (map)

Top Town programme

This half-day programme caters for 100 to 250 students.

Participants work cooperatively in teams as they rotate around 10 to 12 quick-fire activity stations set up across the school field.

It is suitable for all abilities with the focus on fun and participation.

Our staff work with teachers and parent helpers to facilitate the activities. We set up and pack down all the equipment.

We also provide scorecards and prizes.

Top Town Outdoor Experience

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Y3 Weka – Outdoor Challenge

Wednesday 5th November & Thursday 6th November 

Auckland Botanical Gardens
102 Hill Road, Manurewa, Auckland, 2102 (map)

Big ideas

Big experiences

Outdoor Challenge

This programme is a brilliant way to introduce your class to the great outdoors, Kiwi-style!

Students learn about keeping safe and having fun through practical hands-on activities.

They have a go at pitching tents and cooking sausages, get the low-down on tramping, orienteering,

and what to do if things go wrong. Team building opportunities a plenty!

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