Newsletter Term 2 Week 8

NEWSLETTER

TERM 2 WEEK 8 2025

Kia ora e te Whānau,

As we come to the close of another busy and rewarding term, we want to take a moment to thank each and every member of our school community—students, staff, parents, and guardians—for your continued support, hard work, and commitment.

This term has been filled with growth, learning, and many proud accomplishments. From academic achievements and sporting successes to creative milestones and community projects, we have so much to celebrate. These moments of success are a reflection of our shared dedication and the positive spirit that makes our school a special place to learn and grow.

Now, as we look forward to a well-deserved break, we encourage everyone to take this time to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with loved ones. Whether you’re traveling, relaxing at home, or exploring new experiences, we hope your holiday is refreshing and joyful.

We look forward to welcoming you all back next term, ready to embrace new challenges, opportunities, and more moments to celebrate together.

I hope you all have  a safe and happy holiday!

 Ka tumanako ahau ki a koutou katoa i te hararei harikoa me te haumaru hoki!

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.