Week 3 Term 3 2025

Tēna koutou e te whānau whānui o tō tātou nei kura. Greetings to you all in our school community. Nau mai hoki mai ki te wāhanga tuatoru - Welcome back to Term 3.

We trust you have had a safe school holiday break and you all managed to spend some quality time with whānau and friends. We have had a great start back. Our tamariki have returned positive and ready for another busy term of learning and growth




Welcome 

Nau mai haere mai ki ngā kaiawhina hou. We welcome our new kaiawhina to our kura.

Zoe Marshall, Ashlee Hiko and Alice Kalmancsi​​​​​​​

Whānau Learning Celebrations

Wednesday and Thursday last week we celebrated your tamariki over two days. All tamariki had the opportunity to share with their whānau the progress they’ve made so far this year. . It was FANTASTIC to have so many whānau in class to witness the amazing mahi that has been happening.

    • Heretaunga Takoto Noa – Term Highlights & What’s Ahead!

    Term two highlights have been plentiful in Heretaunga Takoto noa! Our tamariki dived into a range of exciting activities — from the energy of our Shield Competition and captivating presentations, to powerful collaborative art projects and Matariki celebrations that will endure a lifetime. Winter sports have kept us on our toes too, with students refining their ball-handling skills and building teamwork in the chilly months.

    Looking ahead, there’s even more to be excited about! Cross-country is on the horizon – a great chance to get active and enjoy the fresh air with your tamariki. We’re also preparing to celebrate Pacific Language Week with vibrant performances, taking part in Kī-o-rahi competitions, crafting and delivering speeches, and heading out on a special visit to Houngarea Marae.

    Ka rawe, Heretaunga Takoto noa! Let’s keep the wairua high and the learning strong!! 

    Tū Ake Nei!!!

    Swimming Lessons for Heretaunga haaro o te kaahu and takato noa (Year 3&6)

    All tamariki in Heretaunga haaro o te kaahu and takato noa  have had their first successful swimming lesson for 2025. This is a great opportunity that we are able to provide for our tamariki. Swimming lessons are provided by trained staff at the Sports Park pool and will continue for 8 weeks.


    Staff Only Day

    We are holding our Staff Only Day this term on Friday 15th August at Houngarea Marae in Pakipaki. All staff will engage in further mahi centred around 'Giving Effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi' and continuing our Professional Learning Development around the new Mathematics and Statistics Curriculum. Thank you for your support.

    Enrolment Scheme - Ballot for out of Zone places for 2026

    If you currently live out of zone or know someone who might want to enrol their child at Frimley in 2026 who lives out of zone, you/ they need to complete an out of zone enrolment form and return it to the by the end of Term 3. 

    Frequently asked questions:

    1. What is the school zone? Check out the school website or call into the office.

    2. Where do I get a ballot form from? The school website or the office.

    3. I live out of the zone but one of my older children already attends Frimley? Your younger children still need to be on the ballot to get a place, they are in a higher priority category though.

    4. I’d like to visit and talk with someone about the school? Please contact the office asap and ask for an appointment.

    Absentee Cellphone

    This is just a reminder that the absentee cellphone is TEXT ONLY. We are unable to answer or listen to any voice messages left on the text cellphone. Please send a text with your childs name, classroom and reason for absence.

    If you would like to leave a voice message please call us on 878-8757, press 1 for absentees and leave a detailed message with your childs name, class and reason for absence.

    Ngā Ara Mātauranga - Place based context “Ngaruroro”

    Lots of learning and integration about Ngaruroro and “How does change affect me” is happening across the curriculum throughout our whole kura.  Our tamariki and kaiako together with you our whānau will discover and inquire into change, learning and discovering pūrakau (stories) based on one of the Ngāti Kahungunu awa, Ngaruroro.  The biggest change this awa endured was back in 1867 during a major flood.  In 1969 the bottom 4kms was diverted directly to the coast near Pakowhai Road in an effort to reduce flooding.  E rere kau mai te awa nui nei. Mai i te kahui Maunga ki Tangaroa…the river flows from the mountains to the sea. 

    • School Board Election 2025

    If you are considering standing or nominating someone for one of the FIVE vacancies we have on our School Board for the upcoming School Board Elections, the date for this closes on Wednesday 6th August 2025 at noon. The link below can provide you with more information regarding this process. If you have any other questions, please pop into the school office. 

    https://app.electionpilot.nz/elections/frimley-school/899

    Attendance

    This term we have a total of 49 school days. Our aim is to have 100% of our tamariki at school 100% of the time. We appreciate your support whānau by ensuring your tamariki are at school EVERY DAY, unless they are unwell.  

    This QR code grants a 10% discount to all students, parents, teachers and staff. Moreover you will also get a 10% discount on our printing and party hire services with the same QR CODE.

    For in-store only purchases.

    Message from Nurse Wendy

    Please ensure ALL UNIFORM IS NAMED CORRECTLY.

    With the cold weather PLEASE ensure your child is coming to school with their school jersey and appropriate footwear everyday.

    If you are aware that we are still waiting on forms to be signed or any other documentation such as birth certificates and immunisations, please get these to the office ASAP. We are still waiting on some forms from 2024! Any borrowed uniform also needs to be returned.

    Please remember to send a water bottle and a piece of fruit for brainfood with your child every single day.

    IF your child are unwell, please keep them home and let the office know either by text: 027-351-9488 or leaving a message on the absentee answer phone: 878-8757, press 1 to leave a message. PLEASE do this before 8.50am.

    Important Upcoming Dates

    Staff Only Day - Friday 15th August - SCHOOL IS CLOSED

    Pacifika Language Week - 18th-22nd August

    Y3-6 Cross Country - Monday 11th August

    NE-Y2 Cross Country - Tuesday 12th August