A squad of Year 5 and 6 students have been training hard to represent our school at today's interschool Mathex competition. Congratulations and best wishes go with both our teams. 

SCHOOL CLOSURE

SCHOOL IS CLOSED NEXT WEDNESDAY 15 AUGUST due to the Primary Teachers and Principal's strike. Please make arrangements for your child/ren for that day, as there will be not teaching staff on site. 

You will have seen or heard in the media that all primary school teachers and principals are taking strike action later this month. 

This action has not been taken lightly, however there are real concerns about the small numbers training to become teachers (or choosing to remain in the profession after training), and also the levels of staffing and resourcing for children with additional learning needs. We need high quality teachers in front of an increasing school age population. 

This means that Hokowhitu School will be closed on Wednesday 15 August. We ask that parents/caregivers DO NOT send your children to school that day - there will be no teachers on site. 

Welcome to Term 3 everyone! A special welcome to the four new pupils who have started at our school this week, and of course, Mrs Redley (Office Manager) and Miss Tayler (teacher in TKT). We are confident that you will each enjoy your time at our friendly, respectful and collaborative school. 

This term's inquiry focus across the school is 'He Waka Eke Noa' - this loosely translates into 'teamwork' and 'we are all in this together'. How apt this is when you consider that we have your Major Production performance to prepare for the 6th September 2018.