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Wednesday, 25 June 2025  Principal’s Message Dear Parents and Whānau, Board Information Evening, Wednesday 23 July,  5.45pm – 6.30pm Board elections will take place in September. If you’re a parent interested in standing, we invite you to an information evening on Wednesday, 23 July at 5.45pm in the Cockle Bay School staffroom. Our current board … Read moreNewsletter – 25 June 2025

Wednesday, 11 June 2025  REMINDER   School Closed – Thursday, 19 June 2025 – Teacher Only Day and Friday, 20 June 2025 – Matariki Public Holiday  Principal’s Message Dear Parents and Whānau, Board Information Evening, Wednesday 23 July,  5.45pm – 6.30pm Board elections will be held in September, to elect a new board. We seek parents … Read moreNewsletter – 11 June 2025

REMINDER:   FRIDAY, 30 MAY 2025 – TEACHER ONLY DAY  MONDAY, 2 JUNE 2025 – KING’S BIRTHDAY (PUBLIC HOLIDAY)    Principal’s Message Dear Parents and Whānau, Tālofa lava! Samoan Language Week Next week is Samoan Language Week. The 2025 theme, “Ia malu lou sā. Folau i lagimā – A well-grounded self is a successful self,” aligns beautifully … Read moreNewsletter – 28 May 2025

 Principal’s Report Dear Parents and Whānau, Kia ora koutou. Pink Shirt Day New Zealand’s Pink Shirt Day is this Friday 16 May. It clashes with our Book Character Parade so this year, students are not being asked to wear pink. However, Cockle Bay School is committed to stop bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness … Read moreNewsletter – 14 May 2025

REMINDER:  FRIDAY, 30 MAY 2025, IS A TEACHER ONLY DAY!  Principal’s Report Kia ora koutou katoa Term 2 has started well. Thanks to those parents who have already booked a parent conference for next Thursday, 8 May 1:00-7:00pm, please don’t overlook this.  Despite the weather, it is a joy to see our children mixing and … Read moreNewsletter – 30 April 2025

We’re thrilled to announce our final Carnival fundraising total… an incredible $60,500! A massive thank you to all our amazing parents – whether you turned up on the day, baked up a storm, volunteered your time, or contributed through donations or sponsorship. Your support made this event spectacular! Already dreaming of the next Carnival? If … Read moreNewsletter – Friday 11 April 2025

 Principal’s Message  Dear Parents FAREWELL It is with excitement (and some reluctance to let go) that we bid farewell to Phebe Rossiter, our Deputy Principal for the senior school, as she steps up to the role of Principal at Pigeon Mountain Primary. Renowned for her ability to make maths make sense, as well as her … Read moreNewsletter – 9 April 2025