Macleans Primary School Newsletter

Kia ora koutou Parents and Macleans Primary Whānau

Welcome to our first Macleans Primary Newsletter for Term 4. How wonderful it is to see spring in full bloom :)) The warm weather has brought plenty of opportunities for engaging learning outdoors, with happy faces all around as students play and prepare for a busy and exciting Term 4.

Term 4 is time for hats. All children should be wearing hats. Please all ensure that the correct footwear is being worn: black sandals or black shoes and the correct colour socks with shoes only (no socks and sandals), all of the uniform information can be found on the Macleans Primary School Website HERE.

Please get behind the first of our two school fundraisers in term 4: Sunscreen. It's super easy to support and the kids can also set-up their own pages and win prizes :))). More information below. Go here to begin: https://macleanssunscreen.raiseit.co.nz/.

There are many events upcoming, including the end of year prize-givings, celebrations and organisation. Please take note of these dates and events. Communication is a very important part of our home-school partnership; we work hard to foster strong communication. Please also take note of all the different ways that we communicate dates and events: These include facebook page, website, emails, newsletters and calendars. Have you seen our school calendar? You can link the school calendar HERE.

Have a great week everyone and enjoy the newsletter!

Regards - Matthew Cooke

Principal

m.cooke@macleansprimary.school.nz

PS - 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 29 October

•MPS Notices and update at anytime

Is your Year 6 child going to Howick Intermediate next year? Click HERE for more information on the Howick Intermediate Enrolment Process.

Orientation Day - Wednesday 11 November

9:30am-10:30am - Botany Downs, Willowbank, Macleans Primary and Other Schools

11:30am-12:30pm - Howick, Owairoa, Mellons Bay, and Other Schools

New Parents Information Evening - Wednesday 11 November 7:00 pm , Howick Intermediate School Hall.

2027 Enrolment Information: Parents and caregivers of in-zone students enrolling at Howick Intermediate School in 2027 must apply as soon as possible. All applications are done online on their school website https://www.howickintermediate.school.nz/enrolment. Howick Intermediate will only be accepting applications for in-zone enrolments for 2027. You can confirm if you are living in zone on this link https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/find-school

Is your Year 6 child going to Bucklands Beach Intermediate next year? Click HERE for more information on the Howick Intermediate Enrolment Process.

2027 Enrolment Information: Parents and caregivers of in-zone students enrolling at Bucklands Beach Intermediate School in 2027 must enrol as soon as possible. All applications are done online on their school website: https://www.bbi.school.nz/. Out of Zone Enrolments at Bucklands Beach Intermediate are closed. You can confirm if you are living in zone on this link https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/find-school

The MPS EPro8 teams enjoyed an exciting morning at the first round of the Interschool Primary Competition.

Teams had to select an automated structure to build, in steps, to gain points. The RSLK Engineers decided to build a scissor lift while the Blueprint Builders went for the Mario Gokart Challenge. At the halfway point, the Blueprint Builders were in first place and the RSLK Engineers were lying fourth out of ten teams! With half an hour to go the Blueprint Builders had slipped to second and then third place ... but at the last minute (literally) they managed to get a laser beam to stop their gokart automatically and passed their opposition to take out first prize by a mere two points!!

Well done everyone getting behind the PJ Day for 2026! The hot chocolate, cinna-buns and brownies sere a huge hit, a great sugar 'hit' to start the day too. It was a school fundraiser that raised $1115 gross towards the new Junior Shade area. A special thanks to Teacher Aides Renee Elder and Kayla Hill who made it all happen. The shade is now up and is doing what it should be doing...providing great shade for kids!

Teacher Only Days in Term 4 for Teacher Professional Learning & Development on the new Mathematics Curriculum. MoE and Macleans Primary School BoT approved. For more on MoE Teacher Only Days link HERE.

A reminder that Macleans Primary School has opted into the Ministry of Educations school donation scheme for the past few years and will do so again in 2027. We will not ask parents for money unless for overnight school camps/trips, sport trips (ie. bus to a sport event) and other extra-curricula events. Please have a read of the MoE Donation Scheme Information sheet that can be downloaded below.

Want to more about the General Election Voting Process? Click HERE

Kapa Haka Group Performing at Te Tai ō Rēhia 2026 being held at Bucklands Beach Intermediate from 12 noon to 2.30pm on Thursday 22 October.

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

Well done to the team for coming second in the Term 3 competition. the team continues to be managed and coached by BoT member Mr Raven Garcia. Thanks for all you do for the kids and basketball at Macleans Primary School.

Kids....check your hair and polish your shoes as it is Photo Day on 3 and 4 November. In previous years Photolife has sent home paper ordering forms. This year Photolife is moving to an online ordering system so check your emails, spam and other areas where emails may disappear to ensure that you have received the Photolife email. If you are sure you have NOT receieved an email from Photolife, please feel free to contact Sharon or Sally in ther office and they will help out as best they can. There will be class photos, individual photos, siblings and Macleans Primary group/team photos.

During the school holidays, Kyleigh competed North Island Figure Skating Championships, where she achieved 1st place in the Elementary Under 12 category, as well as achieving a Personal Best (PB). She was selected for the New Zealand Ice Figure Skating Association (NZIFSA) Development Squad. The Development Squad is a programme for promising young skaters who are identified for further development and training. It is designed to help prepare skaters for the New Zealand National Championships and, as they progress, future international competitions representing New Zealand. Kyleigh will continue working towards competing at the New Zealand National Championships next year, which will be an important step in her development. Well done Kyleigh! great achievement and Macleans Value of Learning To Live Together: 'Celebrating Success' and Learning To Be: 'Confidence'

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 Awards Ceremony: 6pm -7pm on Tuesday 8 December (Children in full-school uniform)

Year 6 End of Year Graduation 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 sent home requesting parent help.

Last Day of School for 2026 is Friday 11 December. School closing at 1pm. First day of 2027 is Wednesday 3 February 2027.

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!

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.

Term 4

19 October - BoT Meeting

21 October - National Shakeout Earthquake Drill

22 October - Kapa Haka Festival

23 October - Teacher Only Day (School Closed for Instruction - Teachers Only at School)

26 October - Labour Day (National Holiday, School Closed)

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)

13 November - 2027 Road Patroller Training

25-27 November - Y6 EOTC Camp: 3 Days, 2 Nights.

4 December - Rainbows End CARE Day for 2026 School Leaders

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 Awards Ceremony: 6pm -7pm on Tuesday 8 December (Children in full-school uniform)

Year 6 End of Year Graduation 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

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Macleans Primary School

10 Wycherley Drive

Bucklands Beach

New 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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