Welcome

Teachers will empower students to be active learners who work in partnership with the teacher.

Teachers will ensure students know what they are learning, when they have been successful and where they are going to next.

Self and peer assessment is a routine step in the learning process.

Success criteria are most effective when great examples of work are used to show what quality looks like.

Teachers will use the learning progressions in the curriculum in order to confidently work with a diverse range of students.

The school recognises the influence of the home and will endeavour to build and nurture learning focused partnerships with parents and whanau.

8.55-9.05	Whole school fitness
9.05-10.05	1st learning session
10.05-10.15	Brainbreak
10.15-11.15	2nd learning session
11.15-11.35	Morning tea
11.35-12.35	3rd learning session
12.35-1.10	Lunch Break
1.10-1.30	Eating time
1.30-3.00	4th learning session

Upcoming Events in November

Thu 12

Athletics Day

12 Nov 2026

Fri 13

Room 6 Assembly

13 Nov 2026

Fri 20

Swim Safe

20 Nov 2026

Tue 24

Interschool Athletics

24 Nov 2026

Fri 27

Room 3 Assembly

27 Nov 2026

Fri 27

Junior Athletics

27 Nov 2026

Mon 30

BOT Meeting

30 Nov 2026

Latest Notices

Tue 10

Ignite Music Lessons

10 Nov 2026

All music lessons for the remainder of the year have been cancelled.

Tue 10

Touch Draw - Week 5

10 Nov 2026

Fri 6

Touched Cancelled

6 Nov 2026

Due to the unpredictable weather and incoming rain, we’ve made the decision to cancel touch rugby this evening. Thank you for your understanding, and enjoy your evening!

Fri 6

Heteri hill update - Room 5 and 6

6 Nov 2026

We have been keeping a close eye on the weather and at this stage have decided it is safe to proceed with our walk up Heteri hill at 12:30pm. However, due to the unpredictable weather we have decided we will eat lunch at school prior to leaving to reduce the time we are up the hill.
In the unfortunate circumstance the weather changes between now and then, we may still need to cancel for everyone’s safety.
Looking forward to seeing any parents who would like to join us!

Ngā mihi nui,
Jess Forkert
Room 5 Classroom Teacher | Sports Co-ordinator | Te Waotu School
jessica.forkert@tewaotu.school.nz

Thu 5

Notice - Heteri Hill walk - Room 5 and 6 only

5 Nov 2026

Kia ora parents,

Tomorrow is our planned day for the Heteri Hill walk. We are aware that the forecast is predicting rain, with the potential for thunderstorms. However, as there is no alternative postponement date for this trip, we will monitor the weather in the morning and make a final decision at 10am. We will not proceed in heavy rain or thunderstorms.

As the students will already be at school by this time, please send them prepared with the expectation that the trip will still go ahead.

A reminder that students will need:

Sturdy shoes suitable for walking across farmland
A full drink bottle
A packed lunch
Their school backpack (please no duffle bags)
A raincoat
All going to plan, parents/whānau who are joining us for the walk are asked to arrive at school by 12:20pm.

Thank you for your understanding. Fingers crossed the weather plays ball!

Ngā mihi nui (many thanks),
Jess & Sarah

Ngā mihi nui,
Jess Forkert
Room 5 Classroom Teacher | Sports Co-ordinator | Te Waotu School
jessica.forkert@tewaotu.school.nz