Newsletter Term 4 Week 6

NEWSLETTER

TERM 4 WEEK 6 2025

Kia ora koutou e te whānau,

It’s hard to believe we are already in Week 6 and the end of the school year is quickly approaching. As we head into these final busy weeks, there is so much happening across our kura — celebrations, transitions, farewells, and preparations for next year. It’s an exciting time, but it can also be a hectic one for our tamariki, our staff, and our whānau.

Looking After Ourselves – Tinana, Hinengaro, Wairua

As the term speeds along, it’s important we take time to care for all aspects of our wellbeing — our tinana (physical health), hinengaro (mental and emotional wellbeing), and wairua (spirit).
Encourage your tamariki to get plenty of rest, drink water, eat nourishing kai, and take moments for calm and reflection. A walk outside, some quiet reading time, or a chat with friends can all help to restore balance. Let’s remind each other that it’s okay to pause and breathe, even when the to-do list feels long.

A Time for Celebration

As we come to the end of another school year, we take pride in the many achievements and growth we’ve seen across our school community. Our tamariki have shown determination, kindness, and creativity in so many ways — both inside and outside the classroom.
We will soon be celebrating these successes with end-of-year assemblies, performances, and prizegivings. These are special times to reflect on the learning journeys of the year and to acknowledge the effort, teamwork, and resilience shown by everyone in our kura.

Farewells and New Beginnings

At this time of year, we also prepare to farewell those who are moving on — our Year 8 tamariki heading off to High School, and any whānau or staff members who will be leaving our community. We thank you all for the contributions you have made to our school and wish you every success and happiness in your next chapter.
You will always be part of our kura whānau.

Looking Ahead

While we are celebrating the year that’s been, we are also beginning to plan and prepare for 2026. Class placements, learning goals, and new opportunities are being developed to ensure another wonderful year of learning and growth for our tamariki.

As we move through the next few weeks, let’s take time to reflect, reconnect, and appreciate all that we have achieved together this year.

Ngā mihi nui to all our whānau for your ongoing support, encouragement, and aroha. We couldn’t do it without you.

Ngā manaakitanga,
 

Megan Syme

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Scooters & Bikes at School

We are happy that our children use these methods to get to school. Once they reach the school grounds, we expect them to push their wheels to the bike stands to avoid accidents and mishaps. If your child is unable to adhere to these guidelines, we may have to ask them to discontinue bringing their bikes or scooters to school.

Students must place their wheels in the stands as soon as they arrive. We discourage ‘other’ types of wheels as this can create unnecessary issues. Our bike track is for everyones enjoyment. Helmets must be worn at all times.

Uniform Code

All students wear the Bulls School polo shirt, polar fleece, a Sports & Cultural top, and the logoed red bucket hat available from Academy Apparel in Palmerston North. Their ‘bottom’ is non-regulation other than a colour restriction to plain black (no writing, logos, stripes or other colours). Shoes need to be suitable for school wear.

Please name ALL clothing and shoes.

• In Terms 1 and 4 of each year, red Bulls School bucket hats must be worn when outdoors.
• If hair is long, we request it be tied back for safety, hygiene and practical purposes.
• Hair styles and colours should be as natural as possible and avoid extreme ‘trends’
• which may be seen as threatening.
• Jewellery should be kept to a minimum and not pose any health or safety dangers.

SUBSCRIBE TO APP GROUPS 

Di has refreshed this and named each group with 2025 so you know it’s relevant and up to date. You will all need to join the groups specific to your tamariki.

This has important notices for either the whole school or specific groups, eg: Bus Students, Sports, Cultural, Hubs, etc, that you can join according to what your child’s involved in.

Many notices or reminders go out via the APP, so it is an important tool for parents to be aware of what is due eg: permission slips and dates for events offsite, transport required etc. This is also an efficient way to provide absence notices.

In many cases, parental permission may be given via the app as well.