Kia ora Whaanau,

What a fantastic end to the week with our Team Pīwakawaka Funletics event today! We were thrilled to see so many whaanau join us to support and cheer on our youngest athletes. A huge thank you to our staff for organising, and to our Year 8 students for leading. Remember, we are closed on Monday for Labour Day.

Our aakonga looked wonderful in their Book Character mufti outfits on Wednesday. Thank you to everyone who supported our Book Fair, and to Ms Greenstock and Ms Clark for their efforts in organising it. This coming Thursday, 31st October, we’ll be having a Halloween mufti day.

Congratulations to Eva C. and George A., who represented Glenbrook at Franklin Tennis on Tuesday—ka pai, koorua! Next week, several teams will be competing at Franklin Touch Rugby. Our Year 7 & 8 ERPO8 teams play on Thursday, and our Year 5 & 6 teams compete on Friday. A big thank you to Mr Green for coaching our teams.

Students in Years 4–8 who would like to compete in the 1500m race will have their opportunity before Friday. On Friday, our Years 4–8 students should wear their whaanau colours for our Glenbrook School Athletics Day.

The Waiuku School Art Exhibition opens on Tuesday, 29th October, at 7 p.m. at View Road School. Come along and see the “Kiwiana” artworks from our Year 7 & 8 students. The exhibition will remain open from 30th October to 8th November, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on the weekend of 2nd–3rd November from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Staff Announcements

We are pleased to welcome Ms Jamie Lambert, who will be joining our Glenbrook School team in 2025. Ms Lambert is currently a teacher at Sandspit School. 

ICAS and Canterbury Kiwi Exams

Congratulations to all our aakonga who took part in the ICAS and Canterbury external exams. A special mention to the following students: CEM:Harrison H- Excellence in Mathematics, Michael N- Excellence in Mathematics and Science, Alexandra SB- Excellence in Science, Mathematics and English. ICAS: Lachlan E- Distinction in English and Mathematics, Samuel Browne- Distinction in Digital Technologies, Jordan Tuaiti- Distinction in Mathematics and Spelling, Alexandra SB- High Distinction in Science and Writing, Distinction in Spelling, Mathematics and English. Again well done everyone.

Important Dates

Please note that school will be closed on Friday, 15th November, for our Kaahui Ako NZC Teacher Only Day, with no supervision available on this date.

Following this, we’ll be holding our Akonui Hui on Monday, 18th November, and Tuesday, 19th November. While no regular classes will be held on these days, supervision will be available for families who require it. If you need supervision for your child during the Akonui Hui, please email the school office to secure a place. Booking links for appointments will be shared soon.

Further details about these and other events will be shared closer to the time. Additionally, as we look ahead to 2025, Glenbrook School will reopen on 7th February.

Have a wonderful long weekend!

Ngaa manaakitanga,
Ms Lysandra Stuart
Principal

Term 4 2024
Tuesday 29th October	Waiuku Schools Y7&8 Art Exhibition
Wednesday 30th October	Franklin Touch Rugby Y4s, Y7&8
Thursday 31st October	Franklin Y5&6 Touch Rugby
Thursday 31st October	Franklin EPRO8 Competition Y7&8
Thursday 31st October	Mufti Day: Halloween
Friday 1st November	Franklin EPRO8 Competition Y5&6
Friday 1st November	Glenbrook School Athletics Y4-8
Sunday 3rd November-Friday 8th November	Hillary Outdoors Camp
Saturday 9th November	Jump Jam Team Competition
Monday 11th November	Trinity Music Exams
Monday 11th November	Safety Around Trucks School visit
Monday 11th November	Waiuku College Y8 School Visit
Tuesday 12th November	Roles and Responsibilities applications due in.
Tuesday 12th November	Potential Whanau Leader speeches.
Wednesday 13th November	Waiuku Kahui Ako Little School to Big Schools
Thursday 14th November	Waiuku Group Day Athletics
Friday 15th November	Waiuku Kahui Ako Teacher Only Day (School Closed)
Monday 18th November	Akonui Hui: (There are no classes on this day, however supervision is available). Please email the office to book a place for supervision.
Tuesday 19th November	Akonui Hui: (There are no classes on this day, however supervision is available). Please email the office to book a place for supervision.
Thursday 21 November	Zone Day Athletics
Monday 25th November	Team Pouakai Rainbows End Trip
Monday 25th Friday 29th November	Team Kereru EOTC Week
Monday 2nd December	Glenbrook School Transition Day for 2025 Classes
Thursday 5th December	Waiuku School Year 8 Dance
Friday 6th December	Glenbrook School Year 8 Dinner
Monday 9th December	Glenbrook School Prizegiving
Wednesday 11th December	Whanau Team Day
Thursday 12th December	Last Day of School. School finishes at 12pm.

Ms Lysandra Stuart