School Information

School Lunches

There is an option of purchasing lunch through the school from the Owhata bakery who have a variety of lunches are available. These currently cost $3.00. A menu will be sent home with your child early in the term. School lunch orders must be dropped into the office before 9.00am.

A healthy lunch is encouraged at all times.

Uniforms

The school uniform is available for sale from the school office. All students are expected to wear the uniorm that represents Whakarewarewa School. Please contact the office manager to make further enquiries.

Stationery

The Board is committed to ensuring all tamariki are equipped with essential tools for learning on the first day of school. Therefore, each student is issued with a basic stationery pack at the beginning of each year. This allows families time to buy the rest of the stationery as soon as they can.

Ngā mihi ki a rātou te hunga Upoko Matua o te kura.

Swimming

Terms One and Four are our summer seasons, therefore please ensure that your child has adequate swimwear and towels to bring to school. If your child is unable to participate please provide a note to your child's teacher.

Unauthorised School Items

Please ensure your child does not bring any unauthorised items to school such as cellphones, tablets, games, toys, etc. These items will be confiscated and if lost or stolen, the school will not be responsible.

 

 

School Day

The school day runs from 9.00am - 3.00pm. School breaks are as follows:

9.00am - Classes begin

10.30am - Morning Interval (15 mins)

12.15pm - Lunch

1.30pm - Afternoon Interval

3.00pm - Classes End

Staff are at school until at least 3.20pm. Please contact the school if your tamaiti will be collected later than 3.20pm.

Office Hours (during School terms):
Monday 8.30am - 1.30pm
Tuesday 8.30am - 1.30pm
Wednesday 8.30am - 2.30pm
Thursday 8.30am - 1.30pm
Friday 8.30am - 1.30pm

You can contact the school office on ph: 348 3865 or e-mail at admin@whakarewarewa.school.nz.