Week 2, Term 1 Newsletter

Malo Whaanau, Thank you everyone for your support of our first Teacher Only Day for the year. All of our staff were involved in professional development learning about the Mitey programme. We are excited to begin our journey with the Mitey programme this year. Mitey is a New Zealand–developed, evidence-based approach to strengthening mental health education in schools. It supports our children to build resilience, understand and manage their emotions, develop positive relationships, and grow confidence in who they are. Through age-appropriate learning woven into everyday classroom practice, Mitey helps normalise conversations… Read More

Week 1, Term 4 2025 Newsletter

Good morning team, Please see newsletter sent out to our whaanau this morning: Kia ora e te whaanau and welcome to term 4. Although it has been a wet start to the term we are so very pleased to see our beautiful aakonga and staff back. A huge ngaa mihi nui to everyone for what was an extremely lovely Calf Club day. A a true celebration of our rural heritage, community spirit, and the country life that makes Glenbrook so special. It was wonderful to see our tamariki, whānau, and community coming… Read More

Week 1, Term 1, 2025

Teenaa koutou katoa e te whanau. Ngaa mihi o te tau hou – Happy New Year Welcome to our new families and welcome back community (although only one day) of 2025, Term 1. What a beautiful start we had. It really is lovely having our akonga (students) back at school and a big thank you to our Whanau Leaders Malek and Ethan who assisted Mrs Greenstock, Mr Powdrell and I at the gate. We welcome all our staff back and a warm welcome to our new and returning  staff: Whaea Ruth in… Read More

Week 7 Newsletter

Kia Ora All, Please see this week’s newsletter: Week 7 term 2 2022 Dear Parents and Whanau, Thank you so much for collecting your children yesterday when we had a power cut. The biggest issue when we have a power cut is that our water no longer works. Students and staff cannot use the toilets and there is no running water. So thank you to everyone who responded. Like many schools around New Zealand, staff illness is affecting our ability to staff classes. Thank you again to those parents who have been… Read More

Year 3-8 Swimming Sports 2021

Jump Jam- 2019

Swimming Sports- 2020

Haast White Water Rafting and Kayaking- 2020

Kereru Sailing- 2020

Parekereke Train Trip 2019