Kia ora e te whānau

As we get closer to the end of the school year, there are numerous celebrations, activities and events on the school calendar and we just wanted to provide an overview of the next 3 weeks to ensure everyone is aware of these and can be involved when you are able to. We know it's a busy time of year so appreciate your efforts. 

There will be a further information update in the near future to share the start of the year school organisation and information so you are well informed.

Week 8 ~ 24th - 28th November

Ngāti Kahungunu Ahurei Kapa Haka - On Wednesday 26th November our three kapa haka rōpu will be performing at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Wānanga Whare Tapere o Takitimu - 106 Bennett Rd Waipatu, Hastings. All whānau are welcome to come along and support Frimley. There is a gold coin entry fee. If you have a child in either rōpu, they will have had a notice come with their performance time. They have worked so hard and the results are impressive! 

School Accounts - Like you, we have bills to pay. We do run an accounts system to help whānau spread costs. Our financial year is Jan to Dec so we need all accounts paid please asap. An account update will be sent home on Tuesday 25th with your child. In the future these will be sent via the new school app (see details below). 

What are my options for payment?

1. Call into the school office between 8.15am and 3.30pm to pay by cash or eftpos.

2. Pay through an online banking transfer - ASB Bank, Frimley School Board Account

12-3145-0158822-02  Please use your child’s name in the reference field.

A reminder that a regular automatic payment really helps with this. We are more than happy to help you set this up. Come into the school office if you need a hand or use the bank account above and make regular weekly/fortnightly payments of an amount of your choice.

Week 9 ~ 1st - 5th December

Heretaunga Ararau Performance for whānau - this is being held in the Frimley School Hall on Monday 1st December at 2pm. Details have been shared via seesaw. 

Heretaunga Haukū Nui Christmas Concert - This is being held on Wednesday 3rd December at 2pm in the Frimley School Hall. Details have been shared via seesaw. 

Learning Community Fun Days - these will be held this week for Heretaunga Ararau (Y0 & Y1) and Heretaunga Haukū Nui (Y1 & Y2). Details have been shared via seesaw.

Hui Whakanuia/ Y6 Leavers Dinner - this exciting celebration is being held at Houngarea Marae, Pakipaki on Wednesday 3rd December at 5.30pm. Details have been sent to all families of Y6 tamariki. 

Hui Whakamutunga/ End of Year Service & Farewell Assembly - this is being held at 11.30am on Thursday 4th December in the Hastings Girls High School hall. This event is open to all Frimley families. All Frimley children will be attending to: 

• acknowledge 2025 school service of our Y5 and Y6 students

• announce and present the winning house cup for 2025

• announce the House and School Leaders for 2026 and

• farewell our Y6 tamariki and leaving staff

One day your child will be in this position so it is important they farewell and acknowledge our seniors. There will be waiata, certificates presented and a general celebration of success. Even if you don't have a Y6 student, all whānau are encouraged and welcome to attend. 

Week 10 ~ 8th - 12th December

Learning Community Fun Days - these will be held this week for Heretaunga haaro o te kaahu (Y3 & Y4) and Heretaunga takoto noa (Y5 & Y6). Class teachers will message the details over seesaw.

2026 Information

• School App - Next year we will be operating a School App. This will replace seesaw and our current database. All school information will be shared over the app. The database is called HERO and a number of schools use this so it will provide more consistency when your children transition to Intermediate as one example. Details about how to access and download the new school app will be shared with you on seesaw and facebook during Week 8. 

• Class Lists - These will be available for parents via the new HERO app on Tuesday 9th Dec. It will also contain some information about each child's new class teacher. We share the class information with parents first so you can have the discussion with your child and share this and build the excitement of the new year ahead. 

• Stationery - This will also be shared along with the class details. Parents are welcome to come and pay for this before the end of the school year if preferred. All stationery is pre-ordered and will be in classes to start the year so there is nothing for you to do. We ask all whānau members to pay for this before school starts please. The costs for 2026 are:

  • NE - $20.00

  • Year 1 & 2 - $35.00

  • Year 3 & 4 - $35.00

  • Year 5 & 6 - $30.00

  • If your tamariki needs a book bag these are available for an extra cost of $4.00. 

  • If your tamariki need a new school hat these are available for $12.00 from the school office. 

• Achievement Data - this will be shared via seesaw on Tuesday 9th December. If you would like to discuss this data please don't hesitate to contact your child’s class teacher. Please celebrate your child's progress with them. 

2026 Class visit - All children (except current Y6’s) will spend some time in their new class on Wednesday 10th December. This allows them to connect with their kaiako and start the transition process. 

2025 Last school day - Our final day for the school year is Friday 12th December. ALL children need to be collected at 1pm. 

If there is anything you would like more information about, please do not hesitate to contact us at school. 

Ngā mihi

The Frimley Team.