Bell Times & Term Dates
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BELL TIMES
Our office staff are here from 8.00am - 4.00pm
Monday to Thursday - Janine Taylor. Friday - Alice Kitekeiaho
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.
2024 TERM DATES
Term 1 - Thursday 1 February - Thursday 12th April
Public holiday dates Waitangi Day holiday, Monday 6th February
Term 2 - Monday 29th April - Friday 5th July
Public holiday dates Good Friday, Friday 29th March Easter Monday, Monday 1st April Easter Tuesday, Tuesday 2nd April Anzac Day, Thursday 25th April King's Birthday holiday, Monday 3rd June Matariki, Friday 28th June
Term 3 - Monday 22nd July - Friday 27th September
Term 4 - Monday 14th October - (tbc) Public holiday dates Labour Day, Monday 28th 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 2024
Term 1
Week 1: 1 February
Week 6: 11 March
Term 2
Week 1: 29 April
Week 6: 5 June
Term 3
Week 1: 22 July
Week 6: 26 August
Term 4
Week 1: 14 October
Week 6: 11 November