Macleans Primary School Newsletter
Thursday 29 October 2026
Kia ora koutou Parents and Macleans Primary Whānau
Hi Everyone
I am sure we are all enjoying this short week and that the long, long weekend just past was a weekend of fun, family & friends!
The 2026 Macleans Primary Yearbook is available to be ordered now - see details below. The 2026 yearbook is looking fantastic, so please order now as there are limited copies for sale. See details below on how to order. Note that the yearbooks will be distributed in the last week of school.
Athletics day is this Friday 30 October- see details below. Children are invited to wear their house colours all day. Please remember sunscreen and hats as appropriate. Parents, friends and family are welcome to come along and cheer on the children.
Our plans for 2027 are all falling into place, which means we will soon able to provide 2027 information for parents. Children will be informed of their new class teacher for 2027 on the End of The Year Reports going home on Tuesday 8 December. Children will meet their new teacher later that week (day to be announced soon). Please note that in an upcoming newsletter we will be sharing the class teachers for 2027.
A reminder to check out all of the dates for Term 4 at the bottom of this newsletter, and of course all the dates are on the Macleans Calendar which can be viewed HERE
Please, please, please follow the road safety rules. We had a 'near miss' incident this morning where a child and a parent crossed Wycherley between cars and at the same time a car came around the corner on to Wycherley and had to slam on their brakes to avoid the child and parent. Use the crossings at Gills and Wycherley and DO NOT cross elsewhere.
Regards - Matthew Cooke
Principal
m.cooke@macleansprimary.school.nz
PS - Thanks to Farm Cove Superette for their sponsorship of this newsletter: 1/190 Fisher Parade, Farm Cove. See ad below.
PPS - Remember that at the end of this newsletter in your email you may get the note that the Message is Clipped and you may need to click on View Entire Message)
Next Newsletter and Notices:
•Thursday 12 November
•MPS Notices and update at anytime
Maksim showing the Macleans value of Learning to Learn: Critical Thinking
Maksim won a Lego Bricks Competition. He had to build a Lego Dog House and he won first prize. Congratulations, Maxsim! Will you be a future 'Master Lego Builder'?
Maksim showing the Macleans value of Learning to Live Together: Participating & Contributing
Please remember to respect our neighours on Udall Place and follow the road code and DO NOT park on grass verges, and over and across driveways.
Please ensure you pack enough morning tea and lunch for your children. Sometimes children will come to the office asking for morning tea or lunch, and although we do have bread and muesli bars nothing can compare to a sandwich from home!
If you have a child with a 5th Birthday coming up and they are coming to Macleans Primary, please enrol them as soon as possible. Come into the school office and speak with Sally or Sharon and they will assist. You can also ring or email them on:
- Phone: (09) 534-5191
- Email: admin@macleansprimary.school.nz
This year has already been one to remember – from awesome class projects and sports games to performances and extra-curricular groups. The 2026 School Yearbook captures it all! Packed with photos, quotes, and memories from every class, it’s the perfect keepsake to look back on for years.
Relive the best moments from the year - Spot your child and their friends - Students can leave a legacy with their own message
Pre-order your copy now – limited stock will be available! Don't wait until the last day!
Bank account details: Macleans Primary School ASB: 12-3089-0444444-00
Please use your child’s name, room number, and YEARBOOK as the references. Make sure you’re part of the story and order your yearbook now!
不要错过……快来订购您的2026年学校年刊！
今年是值得记念的一年 - 从精彩的班级项目和体育比赛，到精彩的演出和课外活动。2026年学校年刊将记录这一切美好的回忆！它收录了每个班级的照片、名言和回忆，这是一本多年后回顾学校生活的完美纪念品。
重温这一年的精彩瞬间 - 寻找你孩子和他们的好友身影 - 学生们可以写下属于自己的青春印记。
请立即预订 - 数量有限！不要等到最后一刻才订购啊！
学校年刊售价为20元，可在学校校务处付款、银行转账或通过kindo网上支付来预订。
银行账户详情：
Macleans Primary School
ASB：12-3089-0444444-00
请使用您孩子的姓名、班号和 YEAR BOOK 写在转帐参考栏处(references)。多参与学校活动确保您成为年刊里的一部分，并立即行动订购您的年刊！
Term 4
30 October - Athletics Day. Y1-Y3 Begins @ 9.15 and Y4-Y6 begins at 11.30. See Info. in this newsletter and paper copies sent home.
3 November- Photolife Day #1
4 November- Photolife Day #2
6 November - Y4 EOTC Day
7 November - General Election Day (Macleans Primary Hall is a Voting Station)
6 November: Gumboot Friday Gold Coin Cazh Day for 'I am Hope' Charity (Gumboots Optional)
11 November: 'Open Classes': Parents & Family Invited to View the Learning.
Y1-Y3 from 2-2.30pm & Y4-Y6 from 2.30-3pm
13 November: Macleans Primary Annual Toy Drive Gold Coin Cazh Day for Families/Children
Gold Coin on the day or Pay on Kindo from Monday 2 November
13 November - 2027 Road Patroller Training
20 November: Last Day to order 2026 Yearbooks
25-27 November - Y6 EOTC Camp: 3 Days, 2 Nights.
4 December - Rainbows End CARE Day for 2026 School Leaders
8 December - Year 6 Graduation Awards Ceremony 6-8pm in the School Hall
Final Week of The Year Events
Year 0 to Year 3 Awards Ceremony: 11.30am -1pm on Tuesday 8 December
Year 4 & Year 5 Awards Ceremony: 11.30am-1pm on Tuesday 8 December
Year 6 Graduation Awards Ceremony: 6pm -8pm on Tuesday 8 December (Children in full-school uniform)
Year 6 End of Year Celebrations & Pool Party: During The Day Wednesday 9 or Thursday 10 December (Details TBA)
End of Year Reports Home on Tuesday 8 December
Year 1 to Year 3 and Year 4 to Year 6 Fun Day, inc Y6 Grad. Celebrations are on Wednesday and/or Thursday 9 & 10 Dec. Time and details TBA.
Yearbooks Distributed: Wednesday 9 December (for children who have purchased)
Class Changes for 2027 & Children Meet Their New Teacher for 2027: Date To be Announced
School Closes: 1 pm on Friday 11 December
Year 1 - Year 3 Athletics begins at 9.15am
Year 4 - Year 6 Athletics Begins at 11.30am
Children can come to school in the HOUSE colour PE gear and go home in their PE gear, so no need to wear school uniform on that day. Please ensure all children have enough water and food for the day and appropriate weather gear (ie. a jumper) if needed. Please apply sunscreen at home and and a school hat OR a different coloured HOUSE colour hat on the day. Parents welcome! See the notices attached below requesting parent help and postponement dates.
Collect the Yummy cut-out labels from bags (each cut-out label is worth 10 stickers) and individual Yummy apple stickers for Macleans Primary School’s share of the $200,000 free Sport sports gear prize pool. Yummy apples are available from New World, PAK’nSAVE and participating Four Square stores. The more you collect, the more sports gear Macleans Primary can get. So get going and start collecting your Yummy cut-out labels and stickers now! Download the sheets and print at home or collect from the school office.
Acknowledgements
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Macleans Primary School
10 Wycherley Drive
Bucklands Beach
Auckland, 2014New Zealand
Email: admin@macleansprimary.school.nz
Website: www.macleansprimary.school.nz
Location: Macleans Primary School Wycherley Drive, Bucklands Beach, Auckland, New Zealand
Phone: (09)534-591
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