Nau mai, haere mai ki te waahanga hou o te kura. It has been a positive and purposeful start, with our tamariki already engaged in their learning and making the most of the many opportunities on offer. We look forward to another term of growth, connection and achievement, as we continue to work in partnership with our whaanau and wider community. School ANZAC Service Thank you to all our beautiful tamariki and whānau who attended our special school ANZAC service. It was a meaningful occasion, reflecting the deep respect and care within… Read More

Teenaa koutou e te whaanau, Nau mai, haere mai ki Term 2 at Glenbrook School. We hope you all enjoyed a restful and refreshing term break, with time to reconnect with family and friends. As we begin a new term together, we look forward to the learning, growth, and opportunities ahead. Term 2 is always a special time in our school calendar, with many moments that bring us together as a community such as ANZAC, speeches and Matariki. We are excited to welcome everyone back and to continue building on the strong… Read More

Kia ora Glenbrook Whaanau, This week I am in Wellington with Principals’ Association Presidents from across the country as we meet with education leaders to discuss the pace of the current curriculum, assessment and reporting changes. Schools are working hard to implement a significant number of reforms, and principals are advocating for a more considered and manageable approach so these changes can be implemented thoughtfully and well. Our collective message is that schools are committed to strengthening learning outcomes for our tamariki, and that achieving this requires realistic timeframes, clear guidance and… Read More

Kia Ora e te whaanau, As we move towards the end of another full and purposeful week, we would like to acknowledge and celebrate our ākonga for the enthusiasm, courage and commitment they have shown across so many rich learning experiences. From swimming sports, hiking, beach education, orienteering and surfing, to stepping forward into leadership and service roles within our school, our students continue to demonstrate mana, resilience and a willingness to embrace challenge. It has been wonderful to see them supporting one another and representing Glenbrook with pride. Parent Teacher Conferences… Read More

Good morning e te whaanau, Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to our 2026 school year. It was such a treat to see everyone yesterday. We hope you have had a lovely summer break as a whānau, and we are so pleased to welcome you back to Glenbrook School. Thank you for getting organised for our 8.00am gates opening and 8.30am start. It has been wonderful to see our tamariki settling back into school routines so positively. Last week all our teachers spent three days unpacking the Maths curriculum and other changes… Read More

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