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Newsletter 11 September 2025
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Welcome
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A Big welcome to Thea and Willow, who have joined us at David Street School.
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Nau mai, haere mai ki te Kura o Rawiri
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📌 Reminder: Keep Your Contact Details Up to Date
A reminder to all parents and caregivers to inform the school office of any recent changes to your:
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- Home address - phone numbers - email address
- Emergency contact details
- Your child's medical information (including allergies, medications)
Keeping this information current is essential to ensure we can reach you quickly in case of an emergency and provide the best possible care for your child.
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Please contact the school office as soon as possible if any updates are needed.
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Vacancy
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Care for Kids is taking Bookings for the
Sept / Oct School Holidays
We will be open from 7.00 am until 5.30 pm
If you would like a place for your child, please book now to avoid disappointment, or contact Pia as soon as possible. Ph: 0273 691 263
• Please be aware that once your child’s enrolment is confirmed, you will be charged if they are absent unless we have received a minimum of a week’s notice of change.
• We MUST have a completed Safety Form completed on EnrolMy with emergency contacts, pick up persons and any medical conditions we need to be aware of.
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Sausage Sizzle & Cookie Friday
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Board of Trustees Election Results Declared
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PhotoLife Class and Individual Photos
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Mrs E's Lunch & Cookie Friday
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School finishes at the usual time of 3 pm.
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Change of Date for Group Day Next Term
Confirming Group Day 2025 will now be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025.
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YUMMY STICKERS
We are still collecting yummy stickers for our school. Drop them into your child's classroom. Last year, with your support, we received over $400 worth of PE equipment!
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Entertainment Membership
Support the Home and School raise money for Outdoor Playground Spaces and save on everything you love to do.
Purchase an Entertainment Membership at the link below.
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This September, your kindness goes twice as far. When you purchase an Entertainment Membership, Entertainment will gift match the donation from your Membership purchase—instantly doubling your impact for the cause you care about most.
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Not only will your support be matched, but you’ll also unlock: - $20,000+ worth of savings every year - Up to 50% off dining and activities (yes, the fancy nights out and the fun casual hangs) - 15,000+ everyday offers you can use anytime, anywhere
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Your Membership is more than savings—it’s a way to enjoy unforgettable experiences while giving back twice as much.
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PhotoLife School Photos
Team
Class, Individual and Sibling
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Team Photo Organisation - Wednesday 17 September
Kapa haka Photos Information
On Wednesday, 17 September, we have our Performance kapa haka team photo. Kapa haka is the first team photo at 9.05 am. We require our Kapa haka performance children to be at school by 8.30 am.
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Boys will need black undergarments/tights. Girls are to have their hair tied off their faces.
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Class and Individual Photos - Thursday 18 September
Class and individual photos will be taken on Thursday, 18th September. There will be no photos on 19th September unless the photographers run out of time on Thursday, in which case we will notify you. Please do not assume that if your child is absent on Thursday that they will have their photo taken on Friday, as this may not be the case.
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Sibling photo request. Fill this out only if you wish your David Street School students to be photographed together. This form is to be returned to the office by Monday, 15th September.
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Below is a list of other Team Photo requirements of what to wear on the day:
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Student Surnames on Photos
As you may know, the school typically uses only students' first names in newsletters, certificates, and other public-facing materials. However, class and team photographs are considered part of our official school records.
For this reason, we would prefer to include each child’s surname in these photos for archival purposes.
If you would rather your child’s surname not be used in class or team photographs, please let us know by Monday, 15th September.
Thank you for your support.
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Hullabaloo at the Zoo
“A Hullabaloo at the Zoo” was the theme of David Street School’s Junior Production — and what a show it was! The stage came alive with pandas, sloths, elephants, monkeys, and more, all dancing their way into the audience’s hearts.
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Every Junior School student took part, bringing energy, colour, and joy to the performance. The story was brought to life under the direction of Miss Emma Alsemgeest and the Junior Team.
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Stunning costumes by Mrs. Deb Priest transformed our tamariki into zoo animals, and we’re so proud of their courage to perform on stage. A big thank you to all the whaanau who helped with face painting and to Ms. Simone Vester for the stage setup.
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Thank You to Grassroots Trust
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We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the team at Grassroots Trust for their generous grant to our school community.
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With their support, we’ve been able to purchase three new Pickleball nets, which have already become a fantastic addition to our school. Pickleball is now one of the most popular sports at
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David Street School, with many students actively participating during break times.
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It’s been wonderful to see such high levels of engagement and enthusiasm.
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As part of the same grant, we’ve also purchased new basketball hoops, which our students are eagerly awaiting. These additions will further enhance opportunities for physical activity and fun during the school day.
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We are incredibly grateful to Grassroots Trust for making this possible through their financial support. Their contribution has made a real and positive impact on both our students and the wider school community.
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Thank you, Grassroots Trust!
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Hockey Draw for Friday 12 September
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Here is the final draw of the Hockey Season. Thank you to our managers and coaches for being there for our children this season. We appreciate your support.
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Digital Technology
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Miss Martin’s Digital Technology group has been working alongside the Kauri Team to strengthen their digital skills.
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Students have been learning how to access documents, create electronic drawings, carry out online research, and save and share their mahi with others.
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It’s been fantastic to see their confidence grow as they explore new tools and discover ways to use technology to support and enhance their learning.
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Senior Art
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Some of our senior school have been creating 3D art. The artworks are inspired by Charles McGee with a focus on line, pattern and sculptural elements.
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Room 10 Acrostic Poems and Art Work
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Room 10's Acrostic Daffodil Poems and art. These are being displayed at ANZ this September.
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Please support the businesses that support our school!
A big Thank You to those businesses that support our school by advertising in our newsletter:
Danielle Callaghan-Harcourts Morrinsville, McLarens Rural,
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Morrinsville Decor, Hunt Building Limited, Odlum Hire,
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She Moves, Container Works, CooperAitken.
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Report an Absence
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It is very important that you notify us when your child will be absent.
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There are a couple of ways you can do this:
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- Our School App
- Phone - 07 889-7780 (option 1) & leave a message
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Did you know you can send absentee notifications quickly & easily to us through the Hero app? This is the simplest & fastest way to let us know when your child will be absent from school.
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For safety reasons, you must notify us if your child will be away from school. It also saves the office staff a lot of time following up.
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