Newsletter | Term 4, Week 6

Can you believe we're already halfway through this term? The time is flying, and it's wonderful to reflect on the incredible work and progress our tamariki and staff have made. Our students have been deeply engaged in their learning, demonstrating fantastic effort, resilience, and of course manaakitanga.

As we move into the latter half of the term, our focus sharpens on the end of year events and preparation for prize giving on the 12th of December and ultimately the last day of school on 18th December. Teachers are also busy with end of year assessments and reports.

Don't forget to come and support your tamariki on Athletics Day on the 21st of November.

On Wednesday the 29th of October was Teacher Appreciation Day. A huge thank you to our teaching staff here at Awapuni. We appreciate you immensely!! E kore e taea te mutu ōku mihi ki a koutou katoa!

Ngā mihi nui,

Whaea Elaine

Tumuaki | Principal

Friday, 21st November

• Athletics Day

Monday, 24th November

• Board Meeting, 4:45pm

Thursday, 27th November

• Year 6 Monrad Orientation Visit, 1pm - 2:30pm

Tuesday, 2nd December

• Interschool Athletics

Friday, 12th December

• Prizegiving, 12pm

Tuesday, 16th December

• Year 6 Leavers Breakfast - Boho Cafe

Thursday, 18th December

• Last Day of School, 12pm finish

If you are planning to enrol a new entrant in 2026, please get in touch with the office as early as possible. Pre-enrolling helps us to plan class placements for next year.

If your child is turning five in the next six (6) months, please fill in the online form on the school website, or visit the office to collect an enrolment pack. We also require their Birth Certificate or Passport, Immunisation Certificate and any relevant immigration documents.

We require four transition visits to help your tamaiti settle into school life before they start full-time. These visits help them build confidence in the classroom, become familiar with their teacher, and begin friendships with peers.

Term 1: Monday 02 February – Friday 03 April

Term 2: Monday 20 April – Friday 03 July

Term 3: Monday 20 July – Friday 25 September

Term 4: Monday 12 October – Wednesday 16 December

We’re looking for a few extra hands to help out with our Breakfast Club in the mornings from 8:00am–8:45am. It’s a great way to start the day—helping our tamariki get a good breakfast and a cheerful start to school. If you can spare a morning or two each week (or even now and then), we’d love to have you join the team. Please get in touch with the school office if you’re keen to help out.

Parents and caregivers can view their child’s billing statement at any time via the Finance page in Hero. We kindly ask you to check for any outstanding payments, particularly as we near the end of year.

If you have any questions about student billing or would like to set up a payment plan, please don’t hesitate to contact the office.

Payments can be made directly from the app, or by direct credit to the school’s bank account:
ASB | 12-3142-0505673-00

We strongly encourage all parents and caregivers to download the Hero app to stay up to date with what’s happening at Awapuni School. This is our main platform for sharing important messages, notices, and updates about your child/ren’s learning..

Please click here to download the Hero app and login. Follow the steps to sign up with the email address you provided the school at enrolment. If you have any trouble logging in, please get in touch with the school office so we can check that we have the correct email on file.

Please keep an eye on the Awapuni Primary School Facebook page and the Hero app for regular updates and notices. If you’re having trouble accessing the Hero app, please let us know — it’s a fantastic tool for notifying us when your child is away, and for staying up to date with what’s happening at kura.

Parents/caregivers need let the school know if your child is going to be absent for each day they are away during the school term. You can let us know in the following ways, please include the reason for absence so we can record this correctly in our system:

1. Hero: Report an absence function
2. Phone: 06 358 1735 (absentee line)
3. Email: admin@awapuni-primary.school.nz

Each term, the whole school community is invited to review and comment on specific policies and procedures. This feedback is captured using the review button on topic for the board to consider.

This term our Health, Safety and Welfare policies are under review. Login to our SchoolDocs with the username (awapuni-primary) and password (rochester) to read these topics and provide your feedback.

Get ready for a fantastic opportunity to declutter and turn your unwanted items into someone else’s treasure!

The Palmy Car Boot Sale at RACE Awapuni is the perfect chance to clear out your space and earn some extra Christmas cash. Scan the QR code on the poster to register your site today!

Or simply join us on Saturday, 29 November 2025, from 10am to 1pm for a fun-filled morning of buying and selling. Bring the whānau and soak up the buzz — there’s something for everyone!

The Bubble Show® is coming to The Globe Theatre, Palmerston North — a laugh-filled, 60-minute family performance combining comedy, storytelling, and world-class bubble artistry.

🌟 The Bubble Show®

📅 Sunday 30 November 2025
🕑 2:00pm & 4:00pm
📍 The Globe Theatre, Palmerston North
⏰ Duration: 60 minutes, no interval
👪 Recommended for ages 3+
🎫 Tickets: https://nz.patronbase.com/_GlobeTheatre/Productions/BUB/Performances

Perfect for school families and staff looking for an uplifting end-of-term outing full of wonder, laughter, and thousands of bubbles!

Trailer: https://youtu.be/bzkatAa-Z0c

More info: www.highlandjoker.com