Po Marie Whanau,

Well done to Te Whenua on their lovely assembly this afternoon. We loved their science dioramas about the water cycle. Congratulations to all our students who were recognised for their Ako in writing and showing their school values across the school.

Iwi Planting
A huge thank you to all our seniors who helped with planting at Reretewhio Marae. Along with our other Waiuku Schools, we planted over 5000 plants. In the last two weeks that’s over 12000 plants. What a great contribution to the development of our local areas. Pai rawe! 

Franklin Schools TOD

All our staff from across our Franklin Schools in Tuakau, Pukekohe, Waiuku and surrounding areas had an amazing day at Due Drop Centre on Tuesday at our Franklin Schools Teacher Only Day. Dr Russell Bishop challenged our pedagogy with his research from his book Leading to the North East. Pukekohe North Kapa Haka were tingling with their commanding Kapa Haka performance. Te Kahu Rolleston’s blend of humour and poetry to engage our students as writers was inspiring and informative as he showed his power of storytelling and the value in messages behind our own stories. Dr Alison Davis was practical in her ideas of structured literacy, the science of reading and the importance of consistent regular teaching. Te Radar weaved the day together with his sense of humour, love of Aotearoa history and the power of storytelling. 

It was a rich day empowering our staff with inspiring pedagogy, practicalities and the ways we as educators can add value to our classrooms and schools. I’d like to thank our staff and schools for their engagement and learning on the day.

Akonui Hui
We look forward to meeting with all our parents over Monday and Tuesday as we have our mid year Akonui Hui. Mid Year Achievement Reports were sent out today. Akonui Hui is a time for discussion around your child’s learning. Thank you and well done to our parents who have booked in. A reminder there are no classes on these days. 

Snow Camp 2025
Information regarding Snow Camp 2025 was sent out today. The parent meeting will be held on Tuesday 2nd July at 6pm in Te Rangi. This is for all current years 6&7 students.

Y4-8 Speeches
It is definitely speech season across Franklin! A reminder to check when your child’s speech is due. All students in years 4-8 are expected to write and submit a speech. Students can choose to enter competitive or non-competitive sections. Glenbrook Speech Finals is on Monday 24th June from 5.30pm. The winner of our year 7&8 competition will represent Glenbrook at the Waiuku Speech Competition on Tuesday 25th June and Franklin Y7&8 Speech Competition on Monday 1st July. The year 5&6 winner will represent Glenbrook at the Franklin 5&6 Competition on Wednesday 3rd July.

Wearable Arts
Good luck to our students representing Glenbrook School at the Auckland Wearable Arts competition this week on Wednesday and Thursday. You will be amazing!

Music Competitions
Well done to all our students who competed at the NZ School of Modern Music competition today and good luck to those competing tomorrow. Keep being fabulous!

Farewell Mrs M
Today we bid farewell to Mrs Ryan McKenzie who begins another career! Thank you Mrs M for all your kindness and care of our children. We will miss you and think you are awesome.

Have a lovely weekend enjoying whanau time, we look forward to seeing you at Akonui Hui.

Aroha mai, aroha atu,

Ms Lysandra Stuart
Principal: Glenbrook School
Lead Principal: Waiuku Kaahui Ako
President: Franklin Principals Association