News & Events

Singing Festival 2022

Wed Sep 28 04:35pm

The students had a run through today and they are sounding amazing! It will be a tough job for our independent judges!

Please have your children seated by 5.50pm (they know where to sit) ready for a 6pm start.

A reminder of what students need to wear:
Pompallier – girls green tutus (if possible), boys green bow ties or hats (if possible), or another green item (braces, t shirts). Clothing that isn’t green to be black or a dark blue.
Barbier – black or white clothing with something yellow
Chanel – school uniform with something red
Aubert – Blue/black jacket (if you have one), blue shirt and black pants/shorts/skirt, glasses if you have some

Please do not feel pressured to purchase any items – it is about a night of entertainment.

See you there.

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Reignier Tracksuit Jackets

Wed Sep 28 02:06pm

Kia Ora Whānau

If your child is not participating in the Rippa Rugby/Gala Switch Day tomorrow and they have been issued a Reignier Tracksuit Jacket in recent weeks, can your child please return them washed to the office by tomorrow (Thursday).

Thank you to those children who have already returned their jackets.

For those children participating in Rippa Rugby/Gala Switch Day tomorrow and have been issued a Reignier Tracksuit Jacket, can your child please return them washed to the office on Friday.

Thank you for your support.

Message from Reignier Catholic School Board

Wed Sep 28 12:28pm

Please read the attachment 

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Year 4-6 Hockey players needed.

Tue Sep 27 04:25pm

We are looking for some more hockey players to join our amazing talented little group. If your child would like to play please email Mrs Gibson (dgibson@reignier.school.nz) asap. The games start on Tuesday 1st November and run through till the 6 December.

Gala

Tue Sep 27 02:49pm

Helpers
We are still in needs of helpers on Gala day and helpers to sort in the lead up to Gala.
If you can help in anyway please get in touch with Kristi on 027 427 5007.

Brown Paper Bags
A brown paper bag has been sent home asking each family for various donations. A notice was attached explaining what donations have been asked for. Please keep these bags coming into the office.

Donations
You are able to drop off books, toys, clothing, household items etc. that you are wanting to get rid of for our stalls. You will see a couple of supermarket trolleys around school to put these items into for sorting.

Thank you for your continued support.
Gala Committee

T Ball

Fri Sep 23 12:21pm

Dear Parents,
If your child is part of a T Ball team please read the notice that is in their school bag tonight and return to Mrs Jones by Wednesday next week.
Ngā mihi nui,
Kara-Leigh Jones

Public Holiday Monday 26th September

Fri Sep 23 11:04am

Morena whanau,

A reminder that school is closed this coming Monday 26th September. 

This is a day for us as a nation to remember and acknowledge the passing of Queen Elizabeth II who was our head of state for the last 70 years.

May she rest in peace.

Newsletter…Please find attached the latest school newsletter for your perusal.

Wed Sep 21 03:50pm

 

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All Football at Richmond School

Wed Sep 21 11:24am

Unfortunately due to the state of the grounds, both Yr 3/4 football today and Yr 5/6 football tomorrow have been cancelled. Thank you to David and Tom for overseeing the teams this term.

Term 4 Sports Update

Tue Sep 20 04:06pm

The following teams require more 1-2 more players to enable a team to be entered into the Term 4 competition.

Year 3/4 Cricket – Friday afternoons

Year 1/2 Netball – Thursday afternoons

Please email Miss Baddeley kbaddeley@reignier.school.nz before the end of the week.

2022 Singing Festival – Thursday 29th September

Tue Sep 20 10:02am

Please see the attached flyer for further details. 

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Gathering Liturgy – Monday 19th September

Mon Sep 19 09:10am

There will be no Gathering Liturgy in the Hall this morning. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Have a great week, everyone. 

Fire Alarms

Fri Sep 16 12:55pm

Kia ora whanau,

We have just had our fire alarms activated here at school due to smoke created by the oven in the staffroom.

Our students and staff were amazing at evacuating the buildings and waiting for the Fire Brigade to arrive.

Our buildings have been cleared and students have returned back to their classrooms and learning.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give us a call.

God Bless

Message from Seesaw

Fri Sep 16 10:31am

Please read the following message.

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Year 5/6 Football

Thu Sep 15 03:16pm

Football this afternoon at Richmond School has been cancelled due to weather. 

Term 4 Sports

Thu Sep 15 10:14am

Thank you for the influx of registrations over the last 24 hours.

The following teams are now full for Term 4 2022
Year 5/6 Cricket
Year 5/6 Basketball
Year 5/6 Futsal
Year 3/4 Netball

 

Seesaw Messages

Thu Sep 15 09:28am

Morena whanau,

Please be aware that Seesaw has temporarily disable their messaging service this morning.

They are hoping to resolve this as soon as possible. 

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

God Bless.

Pizza & Brownie Lunch – Friday 16th September

Wed Sep 14 06:04pm

Reminder…Pizza and Brownie Lunch forms and money need to be handed into the school office no later than tomorrow (Thursday) morning.
The Friends of Reignier need to have time to collate the order.

Thank you for your support.

Public Holiday

Wed Sep 14 04:01pm

Kia ora whanau,

As per the Prime Minister’s announcement, Monday 26th September 2022, has been declared as a one-off Public Holiday to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

Respectfully, this means that Reignier Catholic School will be closed for the day.

Football at Richmond School

Wed Sep 14 02:41pm

Due to the wet grounds, the Year 3/4 games have been cancelled this afternoon. They will reassess tomorrow in regards to the Year 5/6 games.

Pizza & Brownie Lunch – Friday 16th September

Wed Sep 14 12:57pm

Pizza and Brownie Lunch forms and money need to be handed into the school office no later than Thursday morning.
The Friends of Reignier need to have time to collate the order.

Thank you for your support.

 

Term 4 Sports

Wed Sep 14 10:49am

A final reminder to register your child for school sports teams in Term 4. Even if your child has played this term and you wish them to continue with that sport please contact the teacher in charge. Registrations close on Friday so that teams can be confirmed and entered into the appropriate competitions.

Absences & Arriving Late to School

Tue Sep 13 03:16pm

Kia ora koutū

We ask that if your child is not attending school for the day that you ring the school (06 844 2144) and leave a message on the absence line or utilise the school app leaving an explanation as to why they are away. Please do not seesaw absences to your classroom teacher. If you’re going away on holiday and/or know your child will be away from school for a period of time, can you please notify the school via email admin@reignier.school.nz

If your child arrives late to school, please enter the school grounds via the front office and sign your child in using the VisTab and then they are welcome to go off to class.

Thank you for your ongoing help and support.

Ngā mihi nui
Reignier Catholic School Staff

 

Covid Update

Mon Sep 12 07:09pm

Kia ora whanau,

Please read attached for latest Covid-19 update.

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Parking on Moeller Street

Mon Sep 12 03:37pm

Kia ora whanau,

Sadly, we have been made aware of an incident that took place on Friday afterschool as a result of members of our community parking and blocking off a neighbour’s property entrance on Moeller Street. This was disappointing to hear about and the car details have been passed on to us. 

As a kura, we need to look out for our neighbours as they always look out for our school and as a community we should be displaying our values whether we are students, staff or whanau.

We ask that you DO NOT park in front of people’s entrances to their property. 

Thank you in advance for your support.

 

Whānau Mass – Sunday 11th September

Fri Sep 09 04:47pm

We look forward to seeing you all at our whānau mass on Sunday. 

We ask children to wear their school uniform and sit with their families.

Reminder…please bring a non-perishable item for the foodbank.

 

Greendale Tennis Club

Fri Sep 09 04:39pm

Our Year 2 and 3 students have had a ball this week learning tennis skills with Jac Wardrope from Greendale Tennis.

Attached are two posters for the Greendale Tennis Club. One is for their open day tomorrow (Saturday) and the other is their generic flyer with some general information.

Greendale Tennis Club looks forward to seeing as many of you as possible tomorrow if interested.

 

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Term 3 Reports

Fri Sep 09 04:16pm

Term 3 Reports have been emailed home today. Please check your spam folder in the first instance if you haven’t received your child’s report, otherwise please contact your child’s classroom teacher.

Reminder…we ask that you keep your email addresses and any other contact details up-to-date. You can do this via the classroom teacher or emailing admin@reignier.school.nz

Thank you for your support.

Have a lovely weekend.

Reignier Catholic School Staff

Staff Log in to be introduced to our School App

Fri Sep 09 12:39pm

Please note that we will be introducing a Staff password feature to our school app on Monday. This feature is part of the school’s Emergency Procedure and will assist staff during an emergency or lockdown situation.
 
You will notice that the app asks you to identify if you are a Parent or Staff member. Please select Parent and you will enter the app and be able to use it as normal.
Thank you.

Term 4 Sports 2022

Wed Sep 07 05:39pm

Please read the attached document to see what sports are on offer in Term 4.

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Football Draw for this week.

Tue Sep 06 01:17pm

Yr 3/4 football at Richmond School is cancelled tomorrow. 

A decision will be made in regards to Thursday’s Yr 5/6 game tomorrow. 

School Office – Tuesday 6th September

Tue Sep 06 10:01am

Kia ora whanau,

The office will be unmanned for the next couple of hours. If you need anything urgently please contact your classroom teacher via seesaw.

Thank you for your understanding.

God Bless.

Whānau Mass Sunday 11th September

Mon Sep 05 03:56pm

We look forward to seeing all our families at mass this coming Sunday to join in communion as our Catholic faith community.

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Board Appointments

Fri Sep 02 01:23pm

Kia ora whanau,

Our new Board had their first meeting on Wednesday night. We would like to extend a warm welcome to Fr Chris Martin and Mareli Smith as our new Proprietor Appointees.

The Board elected it’s new office positions. They are as follows:

Presiding Member: Mareli Smith

Deputy Presiding Member: Elliot Brunton 

Board Secretary: Andrea Yee

Congratulation on these appointments.

Gala Update

Fri Sep 02 10:03am

How Can You Help On Gala Day?
Helpers forms are due back Monday (5th September) and we are still expecting quite a few. Please drop these into the school office. We NEED your help to make this a success. 

Brown Paper Bags
On Monday (5th September) a brown paper bag will be sent home with each family being asked for various donations over the next 6 weeks. A notice attached will explain what donations we are asking for. 

Donations
Ready for that spring clean or have been waiting patiently to donate those goods for Gala day? From Monday (5th September) you are able to drop off books/toys/clothing/ household items that you are wanting to get rid of for our stalls. You will see a couple of supermarket trolleys around school to put these items into for sorting. 

If you can help with sorting these trolleys and items please get in touch with Kristi 027 427 5007

Over the next few weeks you will see regular Gala updates or requests so keep a look out.

Thank you for your continued support.

Gala committee.

 

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Road Patrol – Friday 2nd September

Thu Sep 01 09:09am

Reminder…There will be NO Road Patrol tomorrow (Friday 2nd September), morning or afternoon as it is Spooner Shield day.

If you are using the Kea crossing, please cross with care.

Thank you for your support.

Newsletter…Please find attached the latest school newsletter for your perusal.

Wed Aug 31 04:56pm

 

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Road Patrol – Friday 2nd September

Wed Aug 31 09:05am

There will be NO Road Patrol this Friday 2nd September, morning or afternoon as it is Spooner Shield day.

If you are using the Kea crossing, please cross with care.

Thank you for your support.

Cross Country & Endurance Run

Tue Aug 30 09:01am

The Cross Country and Endurance Run will take place today, Tuesday 30th August. Please read the attached notice for further details. 

We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at this school wide event. 

Ngā mihi nui

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T-Ball – Term 4

Mon Aug 29 12:21pm

Kia ora koutou,

Reignier Catholic School has been invited to enter a Year 0-2 and Year 3-4 T-Ball team into this year’s T-Ball season.

If you are interested in your child playing T-Ball this summer, please email Mrs Jones on kjones@reignier.school.nz by Monday 29th August.

We will also require a team manager at each level. Please indicate in your email if you would be interested in supporting the tamariki in this way.

SOME DETAILS:
● 10 aside
● Venue: Bledisloe School
● Year 3-4 Day: Wednesday
● Year 0-2 Day: Thursday
● Starting time: 3.15pm
● Season: 25th October – 8th December (7 weeks)

Ngā mihi nui,
Kara-Leigh Jones

School Assembly Postponement

Mon Aug 29 10:46am

Our school assembly that was scheduled to take place this Friday 2nd September has been postponed until Friday 9th September as it is Spooner Shield day and a vast majority of our students and staff are involved in this.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused. 

Road Patrol – Friday 2nd September

Mon Aug 29 10:20am

There will be NO Road Patrol this Friday 2nd September, morning or afternoon as it is Spooner Shield day.

If you are using the Kea crossing, please cross with care.

Thank you for your support.

Staff Only Day Friday 26th August

Fri Aug 26 08:37am

Reminder… School is CLOSED for instruction today, Friday 26th August due to a Staff Only Day. 

Ngā mihi nui

T-Ball – Term 4

Thu Aug 25 03:25pm

Kia ora koutou,

Reignier Catholic School has been invited to enter a Year 0-2 and Year 3-4 T-Ball team into this year’s T-Ball season.

If you are interested in your child playing T-Ball this summer, please email Mrs Jones on kjones@reignier.school.nz by Monday 29th August.

We will also require a team manager at each level. Please indicate in your email if you would be interested in supporting the tamariki in this way.

SOME DETAILS:
● 10 aside
● Venue: Bledisloe School
● Year 3-4 Day: Wednesday
● Year 0-2 Day: Thursday
● Starting time: 3.15pm
● Season: 25th October – 8th December (7 weeks)

Ngā mihi nui,
Kara-Leigh Jones

Taradale Terror

Thu Aug 25 02:39pm

Good afternoon whanau,

We have been just informed that based on the thunderstorms and hail that is forecast for tomorrow the Taradale Terror is going to be POSTPONED until the 16th September.

Staff Only Day – Friday 26th August

Thu Aug 25 10:15am

Reminder…School is CLOSED for instruction tomorrow, Friday 26th August due to a Staff Only Day.

Ngā mihi nui

Cross Country & Endurance Run

Wed Aug 24 09:50am

The Cross Country and Endurance Run will take place next Tuesday 30th August. Please read the attached notice for further details. 

We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at this school wide event. 

Ngā mihi nui

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Staff Only Day – Friday 26th August

Wed Aug 24 09:41am

Reminder…School is CLOSED for instruction this Friday 26th August due to a Staff Only Day.

Ngā mihi nui

Staff Only Day – Friday 26th August

Tue Aug 23 04:20pm

Reminder…School is CLOSED for instruction this Friday 26th August due to a Staff Only Day.

Ngā mihi nui

Gala…Fudge Makers Wanted

Mon Aug 22 01:43pm

It’s that time of year again to start making Fudge/Coconut Ice for our school gala. YAY!

Fudge cups are a big seller for our gala. If you are happy to make Chocolate fudge, Russian fudge or coconut ice for the gala please email or call Vania McDowell for details:

Ph: 021 582 642
Email: vania.mcdowell@gmail.com

T-Ball – Term 4

Mon Aug 22 01:11pm

Kia ora koutou,

Reignier Catholic School has been invited to enter a Year 0-2 and Year 3-4 T-Ball team into this year’s T-Ball season.

If you are interested in your child playing T-Ball this summer, please email Mrs Jones on kjones@reignier.school.nz by Monday 29th August.

We will also require a team manager at each level. Please indicate in your email if you would be interested in supporting the tamariki in this way.

SOME DETAILS:
● 10 aside
● Venue: Bledisloe School
● Year 3-4 Day: Wednesday
● Year 0-2 Day: Thursday
● Starting time: 3.15pm
● Season: 25th October – 8th December (7 weeks)

Ngā mihi nui,
Kara-Leigh Jones

The school office will be closed for the next couple of hours. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Fri Aug 19 11:55am

Attn: Footballers…Year 5/6 Football has been CANCELLED today.

Thu Aug 18 12:25pm

Attn: Footballers…Year 3/4 Football has been CANCELLED today.

Wed Aug 17 02:38pm

Term Account Deposit

Mon Aug 15 03:57pm

We received a term account deposit on 4th July for $63.50 from O’Shea G E, however, we are not sure what child this payment belongs to.

If you deposited this money, could you please ring the school office on 844 2144.

Thank you in advance for your help. 

The school office will be closed from 1.30pm today. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Fri Aug 12 02:07pm

Gala…Please check your child’s bag this afternoon for Gala flyers on how you can help on Gala day and other Gala information.

Fri Aug 12 01:30pm

Scholastic Book Fair Opens Today

Fri Aug 12 09:35am

Welcome to the Reignier Library Scholastic Book Fair for 2022!

Opening Times:

Friday 12th August – 8.30am to 8.55am and 2.55pm to 3.25pm
We will also be open after hours from 5:30pm.

Monday 15th August – 8.30am to 8.55am and 2.55pm to 3.25pm

Tuesday 16th August (before school only) – 8.30am to 8.55am 

Note: 30% of all sales comes directly back to our school to purchase new books!

Reminder…Book Character Day Today

Fri Aug 12 09:01am

Please see flyer for more details.

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Newsletter…Please find attached the latest school newsletter for your perusal.

Wed Aug 10 06:30pm

 

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Year 3/4 and Year 5/6 Football at Richmond School

Wed Aug 10 10:27am

Due to the non-stop rain we have had this week, Richmond School have cancelled all football games this week – for both Year 3/4 and Year 5/6. 

Apologies for any inconvenience this late message may cause.

Book Character Day – Friday 12th August

Tue Aug 09 10:03am

Please see the attached flyer for more details. 

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Signing Students in and out of school

Mon Aug 08 09:01am

We have noticed a lot of students arriving late at the moment. The school day starts at 8.55am. If students arrive after the bell, they MUST sign in at the school office. This is so we know they have arrived on school.

Our school day ends at 2.55pm. Any student being picked up before then, MUST be signed out via the front office. All visitors to the school must report to the front office. Do not go to your child’s class to collect them. All students are to be collected from the front office.

It is important that we follow these guidelines as they are in place for all our health and safety measures as well as security purposes.

Thank you.

Sacred Heart College Open Evening

Wed Aug 03 11:40am

Please see the attached flyer for more details.

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Scholastic Book Fair Is Coming!

Wed Aug 03 11:29am

Welcome to the Reignier Library Scholastic Book Fair for 2022!

Opening Times

Friday 12th August – 8.30am to 8.55am and 2.55pm to 3.25pm
We will also be open after hours from 5:30pm.

Monday 15th August – 8.30am to 8.55am and 2.55pm to 3.25pm

Tuesday 16th August (before school only) – 8.30am to 8.55am 

Book Character Dress Up Day is Friday 12th August.

Note: 30% of all sales comes directly back to our school to purchase new books!

Parent Election for our School Board

Wed Aug 03 11:09am

Nomination papers for our Parent Election were either emailed or posted to parents/caregivers in the holidays. If you have not yet received your nomination papers (check you spam/junk folder) and you wish to nominate someone or have someone nominate you, you can collect a hard copy from the school office.

Nominations CLOSE TODAY (Wednesday 3rd August) at 12.00noon.

Ngā mihi nui

School Photos Today

Wed Aug 03 08:45am

School Photos are taking place today.

It is not too late to put your order form and money in. Please drop to the office this morning.

All children will need to be in their school uniform including sweatshirts with correct footwear for their photos. Please ensure shoes are clean and tidy.

Thank you for your support.

Road Patrol – Wednesday 3rd August

Tue Aug 02 04:17pm

We will have NO road patrol out tomorrow morning as the staff photo is being taken at this time.

If you are using the kea crossing, please cross with care.

Thank you for your support. 

 

 

Parent Election for our School Board

Tue Aug 02 11:06am

Nomination papers for our Parent Election were either emailed or posted to parents/caregivers in the holidays. If you have not yet received your nomination papers (check you spam/junk folder) and you wish to nominate someone or have someone nominate you, you can collect a hard copy from the school office. 

Nominations close this Wednesday 3rd August at 12.00noon.

Ngā mihi nui

School Photos

Tue Aug 02 11:04am

School Photos will take place tomorrow (Wednesday 3rd August.)

Your child will have brought home their photo notice and envelope. If you are ordering photos, your photo envelope and money need to be returned to the school office by 3pm today (Tuesday 2nd August) so we can organise individual and family photos.

All children will need to be in their school uniform including sweatshirts with correct footwear for their photos. Please ensure shoes are clean and tidy.

Thank you for your support.

Parent Election for our School Board

Mon Aug 01 03:55pm

Nomination papers for our Parent Election were either emailed or posted to parents/caregivers in the holidays. If you have not yet received your nomination papers (check you spam/junk folder) and you wish to nominate someone or have someone nominate you, you can collect a hard copy from the school office. 

Nominations close this Wednesday 3rd August at 12.00noon.

Ngā mihi nui

School Photos

Mon Aug 01 09:48am

School Photos will take place this Wednesday 3rd August.

Your child will have brought home their photo notice and envelope. If you are ordering photos, your photo envelope and money need to be returned to the school office by 3pm tomorrow (Tuesday 2nd August) so we can organise individual and family photos.

All children will need to be in their school uniform including sweatshirts with correct footwear for their photos. Please ensure shoes are clean and tidy.

Thank you for your support.

Parent Election for School Board

Mon Aug 01 09:39am

Our school is undertaking a parent election for our School Board. This process has started with the issuing of nomination papers to our parent/caregiver community.

We have employed CES to undertake the election process on our behalf. This year with legislative change, our nomination form and full instruction on how to place your nomination into our own School’s Election website will be emailed to you if we have your email address in our database or you will receive it by post if we don’t have your email in our database.

Nomination papers will also be available at the school office. The school will send those on to CES for processing upon receipt from candidates.

Nominations close this Wednesday 3rd August at 12noon. Election day is Wednesday 7th September.

We look forward to your participation in this process.

Parent Election for our School Board

Thu Jul 28 03:51pm

Our school is undertaking a parent election for our School Board. This process has started with the issuing of nomination papers to our parent/caregiver community.

We have employed CES to undertake the election process on our behalf. This year with legislative change, our nomination form and full instruction on how to place your nomination into our own School’s Election website will be emailed to you if we have your email address in our database or you will receive it by post if we don’t have your email in our database.

Nomination papers will also be available at the school office. The school will send those on to CES for processing upon receipt from candidates.

Nominations close on Wednesday 3rd August at 12noon. Election day is Wednesday 7th September.

We look forward to your participation in this process.

The school office is closed for the next hour. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Thu Jul 28 11:23am

Sacred Heart Open Evening

Wed Jul 27 03:57pm

Please see the attached flyer for more details.

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Parent Election for our School Board

Wed Jul 27 03:45pm

Our school is undertaking a parent election for our School Board. This process has started with the issuing of nomination papers to our parent/caregiver community.

We have employed CES to undertake the election process on our behalf. This year with legislative change, our nomination form and full instruction on how to place your nomination into our own School’s Election website will be emailed to you if we have your email address in our database or you will receive it by post if we don’t have your email in our database.

Nomination papers will also be available at the school office. The school will send those on to CES for processing upon receipt from candidates.

Nominations close on Wednesday 3rd August at 12noon. Election day is Wednesday 7th September.

We look forward to your participation in this process.

Parent Election for our School Board

Tue Jul 26 11:33am

Our school is undertaking a parent election for our School Board. This process has started with the issuing of nomination papers to our parent/caregiver community.

We have employed CES to undertake the election process on our behalf. This year with legislative change, our nomination form and full instruction on how to place your nomination into our own School’s Election website will be emailed to you if we have your email address in our database or you will receive it by post if we don’t have your email in our database.

Nomination papers will also be available at the school office. The school will send those on to CES for processing upon receipt from candidates.

Nominations close on Wednesday 3rd August at 12noon. Election day is Wednesday 7th September.

We look forward to your participation in this process.

Covid-19 Update

Sun Jul 24 01:42pm

Please read the attachment regarding mask wearing for the start of Term 3.

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