Kia Ora e te Whaanau, Can you believe this is our last full week? Yesterday we held our 2026 transition morning and it was so lovely to see the excitement and collaboration across all our classes with their 2026 teacher and 2026 peers. You would have received a welcome newsletter from your child’s 2026 teacher, our 2026 Glenbrook information booklet, update personal details and digital agreements for years 3-8.  Please return your forms before Monday. Staff vs Students Today we will play our annual staff vs student Whaanau game. Good luck to… Read More

Kia Ora e te whaanau, Thank you to all our whaanau who attended Akonui Hui. 91% of our whaanau engaged in Akonui Hui. We appreciated the conversations and celebrations about your child. Please take the time to celebrate and reflect on the great year they have had. Every child has had successes and we are extremely proud of how our tamariki have grown this year. This week we welcome Miss Charlotte Buchanan and Miss Zoe Allan back to Glenbrook School. Miss Buchanan is Team Leader of Pouakai and will lead a range… Read More

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… Read More

Kia ora e te whaanau, What a joy it was to see our tamariki dressed up last week, some in spooky cute Halloween costumes, others shining brightly as they celebrated the Light! The creativity, laughter, and sense of fun across the school made it a memorable few days. We do apologise for having two mufti days last week and this week. This was an unusual overlap in our calendar, and we appreciate your understanding and continued support. It’s always wonderful to see the enthusiasm our learners (and families!) bring to these special… Read More

Talofa Whaanau, AthleticsThank you to everyone who participated in our school athletics. We are really proud of how well students competed and supported one another. Well done to all those students who competed in a final and to those who have been selected Glenbrook School at Group Day Athletics. Miss Burt will be sending out HERO permission forms and event notification slips on October 17th to those who have made it through to Group Day. Year 0-3 Fun-letics: This Friday A reminder that Team Piwakawaka have their Fun-letics this Friday 17th October…. Read More

Kia ora e te whaaanu and welcome to the end of term 3! As we come to the end of the term, I want to take a moment to acknowledge and thank you, our whaanau, for the support, encouragement, and aroha you show to our tamariki and our school. Glenbrook is a special place because of the strong partnership between home and school, and we are deeply appreciative of all that you do to walk alongside us in your children’s learning journey. This term has been filled with learning, growth, and opportunities… Read More

Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to spring. The new season brings fresh energy and growth, even as winter illness continues to affect many of our students and staff. Please take time to look after yourselves and your whānau,  just as spring helps the world around us to flourish, rest and care will help us all to feel strong again. Poetry Stars Last week our school was buzzing with poetry performances. It was wonderful to see so many students step up with confidence and creativity. Congratulations to the following class finalists: Isabel H,… Read More

Good morning Whaanau, Welcome to Week 7. What a wonderful week it has been sharing poetry across our school and celebrating National Poetry Day together. Winter Illness We are currently experiencing a high level of winter illness like many other schools. Over the past three weeks, many children and staff have been unwell. It is important that tamariki are kept at home until they are fully recovered. When students return too soon, illness spreads quickly to others, including staff and makes it difficult to keep our school open. As working parents, we… Read More

Kia ora e te whaanau, As we head towards the halfway point of the term, there is so much to celebrate across our kura. From sporting achievements and academic challenges to exciting adventures like Snow Camp, our tamariki continue to demonstrate resilience, enthusiasm, and a love for ako. Thank you for the ongoing support you provide, it makes all the difference in helping our learners thrive. We hope you enjoy this week’s updates and join us in acknowledging the successes and milestones of our school community. Sports Ka mau te wehi to… Read More

Nau mai hoki mai, Welcome back! Kia ora e te whaanau, What an exciting term lies ahead! Term 3 is always a special time in our calendar, filled with rich learning, connections, and of course, the much-anticipated Calf Club. We’re thrilled to welcome everyone back and hope your holidays brought rest and joy. Calf Club Countdown Begins! Calf Club is Glenbrook School’s signature celebration of rural pride, creativity, and community. Entries are now due, and we expect every student to participate, there’s something for everyone! Please refer to the Calf Club newsletters… Read More