Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It disappears for about 28 days during mid-winter and when it reappears on the horizon – this year from 13th to 16th July – the Māori New Year begins. Matariki is a time for whānau and friends to come together … Continue reading Matariki →

Years 4-8 (Rms 5-7)mid-year reports were sent home yesterday. If you haven’t already done so please ensure you book a time for the Learning conferences next week on Wednesday 29th, or Thursday 30th July.   Book these on our Skool Loop app.  Go to our app on any phone, click on parent interviews, and choose your … Continue reading Learning Conferences / Parent Interviews (students come) →

Our theme this term is ‘We Are Connected’. Throughout scripture, we learn that we are designed to connect.  God did not create us to be alone.  God created everything and said it is good, but He then looked at Adam and said it is not good for man to be alone.  The Trinity shows us … Continue reading We Are Connected →

Early Newsletter! Try to read in detail (no skim reading ;-)) Kia ora koutou I am getting this newsletter out early so you are fully ready for Term 3! Also, it is the last newsletter I will write for a term as I received a Study Award for Term 3. Although I have mentioned this … Continue reading Newsletter (Pre Term 3) →

The school will have Cathy French as Acting Principal for the term. She is full of knowledge and wisdom and I am sure will be a great leader this term. She will be ‘in the office’ as opposed to the classroom on Wednesday through Friday afternoons (after 11.30am ish). Her contact details are cathy@stannes.co.nz. Clara … Continue reading Acting Principal →

I am so excited, five years of fighting for a speed drop or more of a visual indication a school is located here, with the council and we have been included in the 30kph speed zone. You can see the signs up and ready for Monday morning. FROM MONDAY WE ARE 30KPH! Please role model … Continue reading Road Works →

For the last month or so, due to lockdown levels, junior rooms have finished slightly earlier. Due to the positives teachers have noticed, feedback from parents, data we have obtained and discussions regarding the road works this term, the BOT has decided that we will continue the shorter lunch hour and slightly earlier finish of … Continue reading 2.50pm FINISH TIME FOR ALL CLASSES →

Thanks to all of those who completed the questionnaire that was emailed to all families a few weeks back regarding lockdown, alert levels and ICT. Your thoughts and time you took was much appreciated. Thank you for your kind words and also for your ideas. All responses were read by staff (management) and the Board … Continue reading Survey / Questionnaires →

Like almost every holiday, the school keeps moving. Last one was an outdoor stage area. This time Rooms 5 and 6 have had some upgrades and so has the library. Some new chromebooks and ipads have arrived and are ready for students also. They are newer and can upgrade the last few students who had … Continue reading Improvements →

Reminder Room 7, this is on Thursday! The forecast looks good at the moment. Please get that warm gear ready.