Bell Times & Term Dates
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BELL TIMES
Our office staff are here from 8.30am - 4.00pm
Monday to Wednesday - Janine Taylor. Thursday & Friday - Chantelle O'Callaghan
Monday to Friday:
8.45am | School begins
9.50 - 10.00 | Brain food break
11.00 - 11.30 | Morning tea break
12.45 - 1.30 | Lunch break
2.45pm | School day ends
Regular school attendance is important for learning. Please phone or text the office about absences before 8.45am (236 3654 / 021 123 0481).
Students are to be dropped at school after 8.15am please.
8.15am children allowed in classrooms and teachers available to meet and greet.
2023 TERM DATES
Term 1 - Thursday 2nd February - Thursday 6th April
Public holiday dates Waitangi Day holiday, Monday 6th February
Term 2 - Monday 24th April - Friday 30th June
Public holiday dates Good Friday, Friday 7th April Easter Monday, Monday 10th April Anzac Day, Tuesday 25th April Queen's Birthday holiday, Monday 5th June
Matariki, Friday 14th July
Term 3 - Monday 17th July - Friday 22th September
Term 4 - Monday 9th October - Wednesday 20th December (tbc) Public holiday dates Labour Day, Monday 23rd October
To assist with making the transition to school for all children, we have a cohort entry system at school. Starting school alongside other children supports them build relationships and helps with a smoother entry into school life.
Cohort Entry dates for 2023
Term 1
Week 1: 2 February
Week 6: 6 March
Term 2
Week 1: 24 April
Week 6: 29 May
Term 3
Week 1: 17 July
Week 6: 21 August
Term 4
Week 1: 9 October
Week 6: 13 November