Kia ora! It really feels like Term 4 is in full swing and the weeks are rushing by. Our new students have settled in happily and we are seeing great learning occurring across the school. Thanks for ensuring your children arrive at school with their hats, they have been very needed at lunchtimes this term with the sun battling the colder weather away.
A reminder that we have a wonderful Before and After School Care team operating here at Nukumea. If you need help with someone watching your children before 8:30am or after 3pm until you are able to pick them up after work, then please make contact with Premium Kids Care. Our children who have been attending so far have all been very happy.
Also, a very special request that students are not asked to wait after school on the playground. We know parents may be slightly late from time to time but in these cases, students are to wait by the office. The playground immediately after school is for students to play on who are supervised by their parents.
Important Upcoming Dates
2025 Start of Year Dates
- Wednesday 29th January - Office opens
- Friday 31st January - Open Day (more information will come out about this, but is essentially a day for families to meet with your teacher about the upcoming year)
- Monday 3rd February - First full school day
- Thursday 6th February - Waitangi Day public holiday
Garden Working Bees
Our garden is full of delicious veggies, but we hope to grow more than just that. Our dream is to grow a space to learn about the whenua, eat healthy kai, grow and provide for our community and get to know our neighbours. Sound like you? Come along to one of our fortnightly working bees where we will harvest, sow seeds and maintain our beautiful garden so we can keep reaping the rewards of it all year round!
Upcoming Working Bee dates:
- Week 5 - Thursday 14th November
- Week 7 - Thursday 28th November
- Week 9 - Thursday 12th December
Have a great week everyone and we hope this sunshine sticks around!