Issue 24: Week 5, Term 3 2025
Principal's Message - Karere a te Tumuaki
Kia ora everyone.
Just a short message from me this week.
A heart felt thank you to Mr Dyer, Mrs Withers, Mrs Fell, the staff and the Board for supporting me while on leave this week due to the passing of my father-in-law. It is a huge comfort to know I work in such an amazing school with a great team and a wonderful community, and that I can step away when it is needed. While it has been a tough week, the morning walks with our dog on Whangamata beach have also been lovely moments of quiet and reflection.
Mihi aroha ki a koe and I'll see you back at school next week.
Board of Trustees
Congratulations to our new Board!
Nominations for the Karaka School Board election has now closed and as the number of nominations received was equal to the number of vacancies the election does not need to continue to a vote. The Karaka School Board received a total of five nominations for five vacancies when nominations closed on 6th August.
The following candidates are elected to the Karaka School Board and take office on 13th August -
- Sarah Sutherland
- Brad Harvey
- Chloe Gotty
- Natalie Allan
- Harj Dhindsa
We would like to congratulate those who were nominated and have joined our board.
We would also like to congratulate John Dyer who has continued on as our Staff Representative on the board, elected unopposed.
Thank you to all of our whanau and families who took part in the school board elections this year.
We would like to acknowledge our past Board members Lisa Tate, Tyrone Riley and Hayley Govorko and thank them for all their support, guidance, time and energy that they have put into the board over many years. Your support of the school is invaluable.
Celebrating Learning and Achievement
Assembly 8th August Certificates
Notes from the Office
Thank You from the Enviro Group
Thank you to Andy and Katie Scott who kindly donated worms for our worm bins.
If you are having trouble completing the Entry form, please let your teacher know or call into the office so we can help you. Thanks
School Uniform
As a staff, we have noticed we are battling more and more with students wearing non-regulation uniform items. We understand that the weather is pretty cold and miserable at this time of the year, however, we do still need to maintain our high standards and encourage students to wear the correct uniform.
Black or navy socks have also made way for other colourful and pretty designs - please also keep an eye on this, as well as any colourful hair accessories.
Arguably, the most important thing to remember though, is to name your uniform items to prevent them from being forever lost in the never ending pit that we call our Lost Property Box.
PTA News
Any questions/fundraising ideas or if you require uniform items urgently, you can email the PTA on karaka.pta@gmail.com
The Karaka School PTA account is 12 3031 0851231 00
Updates from the Wider Community
KARAKA RUGBY TOUCH MODULE 2025
Registrations are now open. Please visit the Karaka Rugby website to register your child to play this season. Games kick off on Friday 3 October. If you have any questions please contact George on 022 0431606 or email touch@karakarugby.co.nz