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Kia ora Parents/Whanau:

It is almost August and the daffodils, camelias and rhododendrons are stirring with spring around the corner. It is good to see the morning and evening light drawing out a little more each day.

Mihi Whakatau

Yesterday we had a formal welcome to our most recently arriving children, staff and whanau. It was lovely to catch up and to be able to welcome them as part of the Redwood School community. Thanks to all those who attended, to our kapahaka group, Lynda Selwood and Whaea Debbie who organised this event.

Matariki

We had a fabulous day last Friday. The tamariki were involved in all sorts of across-school activities set up by teachers and our Student Council members. The result was an excellent level of participation, enthusiasm and involvement. We ended the afternoon with a kite fly-past.

Special thanks again to Lynda Selwood, Nick Gunn and Jan Beck-Manawatu for your organisation.

Cross Countries

Yes, the weather was good and the track was firmer than expected. Tamariki, staff and parents/whanau were treated to some great races. Murchison Park proved to be a great venue, our tamariki were enthusiastic and the result was a great day. A special thanks to our senior tamariki who volunteered and did such a great job guiding our Year 1s and 2s.

This week Redwood hosted the zone cross country race and there was much to do to set it up. Special thanks to Chris Thurlow for his work in organising both cross countries.

Antarctic Centre Trip

I had the pleasure of going to the Antarctic Centre with Rooms 19/20 on Tuesday. Our tamariki learnt much about the Antarctic environment by seeing live penguins, entering a large snow room and freezing, and looking at the great array of exhibits on display. They were also excellent ambassadors for Redwood School.

It is great to see the tamariki experiencing all sorts of learning. With tamariki/parent/teacher conferences coming up you will be able to learn a lot more about the tamariki and their progress. Don’t forget t book your conference time!

John Stackhouse

Tumuaki/Principal.

Out of Zone Ballot for 2021

The Board invites applications from parents who wish to enrol their child at Redwood School from the 2021 school year.

The Board has determined that the following places are available next year: 

Up to 20 places at the New Entrant level.

Application form and information here or available from the school office. Further information is also available by phoning the school on (03) 352 6739.  Applications close 3pm Tuesday 1 September 2020. 

If the number of Out of Zone applications exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by ballot.  If a ballot is required, this will be held on Wednesday 2 September 2020.  Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three school days of the ballot being held.