Upcoming Events

25 Nov	Year 5/6 Swim Week 25 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

9 Dec	Year 5/6 Swim Week 09 Dec 2024 - 13 Dec 2024

16 Dec	School Picnic and Colour Run 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

17 Dec	Hutt Prizegiving Assembly 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

17 Dec	Arrowsmith Prizegiving Assembly 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

18 Dec	Final Day 8:55 AM - 12:00 PM

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Week 1, Term 4 2024

Thank You and Cluster Athletics at Netherby School

Thanks for all the parent support at our Athletics Day on Thursday.

Well done to all students that got a placing and those that will be representing our school at the Cluster Athletics next Tuesday. Your child should have received a notice with a timetable of this event on Friday.

It is important that they arrive by 8:45am so they can get their name tag

Attendance at School

Welcome back to the term. This is a reminder about the importance of school attendance. Last term we had 63% or 180 children out of 285 attend more than 90% of the term. This is below the Board target of 65%.

We are reminding parents and families that consistent attendance is crucial for your child's academic success and overall development. Missing classes can disrupt your child's learning pace and understanding of important concepts.

School provides a valuable environment for children to interact with peers, develop friendships, and learn essential social skills. Regular attendance allows them to build positive relationships. Consistent school attendance helps your child establish a routine, develop time management skills, and learn the importance of responsibility.

It does not take long for irregular attendance to add up. Last term 71 children missed 5-10 days of school. After six years of schooling that equals missing an entire school term of learning and access to the many opportunities school offers.

What To Do If Your Child Is Absent:

Notify the school office - 308 4555 or office@tinwald.school.nz
Inform the office as to the reason why your child is absent

Please note, while it is convenient to message a teacher via Seesaw, busyness in the classroom may mean that message does not get to the office for awhile. This can result in you being sent a text reminder.

Swimming in Term 4

All children have swimming this term at the EA Networks pool. Children are bussed in for their lessons and there is no charge to parents for the bus or pool lessons and entry. The dates are as follows:

Hutt Syndicate, Rooms 1-5 and 14: 21-25 October

Arrowsmith Syndicate, Rooms 6-9: 29 October - 1 November and 11 -13 November

Arrowsmith Syndicate, Rooms 10-12: 25-29 November and 9-13 December

Parents are welcome to come and observe lessons.

Cluster Athletics

Congratulations to our Year 3-6 athletes who have qualified to take part in the Cluster Athletics held at Netherby School on Tuesday 22 October. Postponement day is Thursday 24 October. Our children will compete against Netherby, Chertsey and Fairton School children. The top qualifiers in Year 5 and 6 then go on to compete at the Counties Athletics on Friday 1 November at the Ashburton Domain.

Year 3 and 4 Camp

Our Year 3 and 4 classes will be having an awesome time next term on the 7th and 8th of November. The year 4's will get to stay overnight at school and the Year 3's will join them on Friday as they travel to Christchurch for the day.

Ashburton Intermediate Year 6 Parent Interviews

Ashburton Intermediate are having three Year 6 Parent Interview afternoons. These are an opportunity for parents with Year 6 children attending Intermediate in 2025, to speak with one of their senior leadership team.

Interviews are 10 minutes each between the following times of 3.15-5.25pm and on the dates of:

Tuesday 22 October

Thursday 24 October

Tuesday 29 October

Interviews can be booked by contacting the school office on 308 9563

Mt Hutt Local Schools Season Pass

The Mt Hutt Local Schools Season Pass will be available again for the 2025 winter season.

As in previous years, the Local Schools Season Pass grants access to all NZSki mountains, including Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, and Mt Hutt, throughout the 2025 winter season. This is a great opportunity for our local students to hit the slopes and enjoy the stunning winter landscapes.

Key Details

Eligibility:The standard age for adults remains 16 years and up. We are pleased to continue offering child rates for students aged 16-18 as of June 1, 2025, provided they are enrolled at an eligible local school.
Purchase Deadline:The Local School Pass will be available for purchase until Saturday, May 31, 2025. Please note that after this date, the pass will no longer be available.

Pricing

The pricing for 2025 remains the same as in 2023 and 2024:

Primary School Pass:$139
Secondary School Pass (Year 8 and above):$219

How to Purchase

You can purchase the passes online using the links below:

For more information, please visit the information tab through the purchase links. If parents have any questions, they can reach us at hello@mthutt.co.nz or call us at 03 308 5074.

Summer Hours

Our summer hours may vary, but we’re generally available Monday to Friday, 10am – 3pm, and we observe public holidays.

To review our terms and conditions for purchases and acceptable use, please visit https://www.mthutt.co.nz/Terms-Conditions/ if you have any concerns please reach out to us as soon as possible.