Kia Ora e te whaanau,

Thank you everyone for your support at our annual Book Fair. It was a busy week in our library and we loved seeing the excitement new books bring to our aakonga. 

Akonui Hui – Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences

Bookings for the Akonui Hui are open. You can secure a time through the School Interviews website at www.schoolinterviews.co.nz, using the code mtc4v These conferences are scheduled for Monday 17th November, and Tuesday 18th November. If you would prefer an online meeting, please book via the school interview site, then email your child’s teacher to arrange a Google Meet link. If you’re unable to attend, please inform your child’s teacher so we can follow up as needed.

Please note:

• No regular classes will be held on these days, but supervision will be available for families needing it. Please email the school office to reserve a place for your child. If your child is attending school to be supervised, they will need to wear their school uniform. 
• These conferences are our end-of-year opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and achievements. We encourage students to attend their own conference, children attending conferences do not need to wear school uniforms. 
• Conferences will be held in the school hall.
• We will be reporting against the NZ Curriculum Levels. 

Your child’s End-of-Year Achievement Report will be sent out via email today. We look forward to welcoming you and celebrating your child’s year. 

Staffing

Welcome back Miss Zoe Allan and Miss Charlotte Buchanan to our school next week. They will spend the remainder of the term transitioning back into Glenbrook School and re-establishing relationships with staff and students while becoming familiar with their 2026 portfolios. We are also excited to welcome back Miss Monique Shuker to our school in 2026. 

We farewell Ms Georgina Howell at the end of the year who has won a position at Robertson Road as their SENCO. Whaea Ruth will work two days in 2026. Mrs Meredith will take a year’s leave. A reminder that Whaea Jamie will be on maternity leave in 2026. We congratulate Ms Greenstock who will also go on maternity leave at the end of term 1. 

End-of-Year Prizegiving: Monday 15th December, 6pm
Our end-of-year prizegiving is a special occasion to celebrate our students’ achievements. All students are expected to attend. If your child cannot make it, please email the office.

• Students in Years 0–7 are to wear full school uniform.
• Please arrive at 5:45pm for a 6pm start.
• Year 8s are to wear tidy semi-formal dress. They need to meet in Te Rangi at 5.45pm to be formally welcomed into prizegiving. 

We look forward to sharing this memorable evening with you all!

Transition Day and 2026 Classes: Monday 8th December
Transition Day will take place on Monday 8th December. Students will meet in the hall and then spend the morning with their 2026 teacher and class, participating in team-building activities.

We remind families that class placements are based on careful consideration of academic, social, behavioural, and learning needs. As a result, changes to placements will not be made.

Year 8 students and those not returning in 2026 will spend the morning with Whaea Ruth and Ms Howell. 

Upcoming Events:

• Akonui Hui Monday 17th November and Tuesday 18th November
• Sausage sizzle and Ice Block Day Thursday 20th November
• Y6 EOTC Week Monday 24th November to Friday 28th November
• Team Pouakai Rainbows End Trip Monday 1st December
• 2026 Classes Transition Morning Monday 8th December
• Waiuku Schools Year 8 Dance Wednesday 10th December
• Year 8 Leavers Dinner Friday 12th December
• End of Year Prizegiving Monday 15th December
• G-Challenge Tuesday 16th December
• Last day of Term 12pm Finish Wednesday 17th December

2026 Dates

Term 1 for students will begin on Monday 2nd February. Our school day starts at 8.30am and will finish at 2.40pm. Term 1 will end on Thursday 2nd April. We have a Teacher Only Day on Monday 9th February where school will be closed for instruction. Term 2 starts on Monday 20th April and ends on Friday 2nd July. Term 3 starts on Monday 20th July. Calf Club 2026 is on Saturday 26th September. Term 4 starts on Monday 12th October. Our end of year date for 2026 is yet to be confirmed as we are waiting on the availability of the Ministry for our Curriculum Teacher Only Days.

Changes

You may be aware of  the immense changes currently underway across our education sector, particularly in curriculum, assessment, and governance. These shifts will influence how we teach and how our tamariki learn in the coming years. At Glenbrook, we’re committed to keeping our community informed and involved. We look forward to sharing these updates, explaining what these changes mean for our learners, teachers, and whaanau, and how we’ll continue to uphold the values that make our school such a special place to grow and learn together. He waka eke noa, we are all in this together.

We look forward to seeing you all at Akonui Hui next week.

Ngaa mihi nui,

Ms Lysandra Stuart