Newsletter 9 December 2024
From the Principal
This is the last newsletter for 2024, there are a few people I would like to thank for their work this year:
To the Board of Trustees, thank you for your support and guidance.
To the PTA, our sincere thanks for your many contributions of time and energy as well as the resources you buy for the school.
To all our parent helpers, thank you for your involvement and support.
To parents and whanau for your support and helping the school in any way.
Staffing Update
We farewell Miss Jaz Garrett-Dalton who is moving out west. Jaz is a dedicated, talented teacher who will leave a large hole as she has truly made a difference in the lives of the students she has taught and the staff. We will miss Jaz and wish her all the best for her move and marriage next year.
We also farewell at the end of the term Mrs. Belinda Mansell, our dedicated Learning Support Assistant who is moving out of Auckland. We thank Belinda for her dedication during her time here at Pakuranga Heights School and wish her all the best in this next chapter of her life.
School Reports and Classes 2025
School reports sent home this Friday 13th, December. Your child will meet their new teacher for 2025 and spend time in the classroom on the last day. We remind all students that the reports are addressed to you as parents and unless they have your permission, they are not to open them.
Optional Parent Interviews
The reports are sent out early to allow time for any parents to meet with their child’s teacher should you wish to. Please contact your child's teacher directly or through the school office.
Last day of school – Friday 20st December 2024
School closes at 1 pm on the last day of school. Please arrange for your child/ren to be picked up at this time or alternatively, the after school programme will be available.
School Dates for 2025
Term 1 – Friday 7 February 9.00am - Friday 11 April
Term 2 - Monday 28 April - Friday 27 June
Term 3 - Monday 14 July - Friday 19 September
Term 4 - Monday 6 October - Friday 19 December
Office & Uniform Shop - holiday hours (amended)
Uniform Shop
9.00am - 2.00pm Monday 3rd February to Wednesday 5th February 2025
Office Hours
9.00am - 12.00pm Friday 24th January 2025
8.30am - 12.30pm Wednesday 29th January 2025
9.00am - 3.00pm Monday 3rd February - Wednesday 5th February 2025
Events still to come this term
17th December - Duty Awards 9.15am - 10.45am
18th December - Junior School Celebration Assembly 9.15am - 10.45am
18th December - Middle School Celebration Assembly 11.45am - 1pm
19th December - Year 6 Graduation & Prizegiving 9.15am - 10.45am
19th December - Junior Water Fun - 11.30am - 1pm
19th December - Middles Water Fun 1.30 - 3pm
Have a wonderful Christmas
Fintan,Sue and Monique
2025 School Stationery
2025 Stationery packs are now available online. Shop in December and choose to receive your order straight away or pick a week to have it delivered to your home in January.
Go to https://www.myschool.co.nz/ and search for Pakuranga Heights School.
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