Dear Parents
Pōwhiri to Welcome Mrs Andrea Clarke
On Monday morning, we held a beautiful pōwhiri to warmly welcome our new principal, Mrs. Andrea Clarke, to Greenhithe School. It was a special occasion filled with mana and connection, setting a positive tone as she prepares to begin her journey with us in Term 3.
Our students, Kapa Haka group, and House Leaders were outstanding, embodying the true spirit of our Greenhithe PRIDE values. We are excited to have Mrs. Clarke join our whānau and look forward to the next chapter in our school’s journey under her guidance.
Freaky Friday Disco
What a fantastic evening we had at the Greenhithe Freaky Friday Disco! It was a night full of fun, laughter, and dancing, a truly memorable event for all our students.
A huge thank you to our amazing PTA for organising another successful event and to our fabulous DJs, Katie Barnston-Wells and Amy Kimi Makata, for bringing the energy and playing such great dance music. The students had an absolute blast!
We also want to thank all the parents for your ongoing support, your involvement helps make these special events possible.
Thank you for supporting the year 1 and 2 Cross Country!
A huge thank you to all the parents and whānau who came along to help and support our year 1-2 Cross Country, on Monday afternoon. We were blessed with beautiful weather, and it was wonderful to see the children embracing our PRIDE values and giving it their all! A special thanks to the PTA for supplying ice lollies to help our students cool down!
Parking Reminder
Please ensure that you do not park on the yellow dashed lines or across driveways. We have residents who may need to leave, so please be aware of our local community.
Pride Values at Greenhithe School
Our PRIDE values: Perseverance, Respect, Initiative, Diligence and Excellence are important learning opportunities. We continue to refer to these during class activities and when working and playing with others. The following children have been awarded certificates: Isabelle Partridge, April Zhang, Elena Shi, Michael Xu, Lana Niuellua, Levi Zhang, Felix Chen and Harper Beshara.
School Donations and Activity Contributions
We have had a great response to contributions towards school donations so far this year. THANK YOU. Please consider making your donation if you haven’t done so already.
Our Classroom Activity Contribution fees in term 2 will help pay for the external education company ‘Footsteps Dance Company’. They will be helping the students prepare for our upcoming show in term 3. We would be most grateful if these contributions could be made.
Our 2025 contribution requests remain unchanged from last year and are as follows:
School Donation – $55 per term or $220 for the whole school year. The amount for 3rd or subsequent children will remain at $37.50 per term or $150 for the whole school year.
Classroom Activity Contributions – $40 per term or $160 for the whole school year.
Kindo is our preferred method for all your school payments. If you are a new family to Greenhithe School or you were unable to set up an account last year, please find all the information you need on our school website.
Important Dates to Remember
- Friday 20th June – School Closed for Matariki celebrations.
- Tuesday 25th & Wednesday 26th June – Parent Evenings. Please remember to sign up!
- Friday 27th June – Last day of Term 2.
- Monday 14th July – Term 3 begins at 8:55am.
Ngā mihi
Michelle Butler
Acting Principal