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Newsletter Term 3 Week 2
Fernside School - July 26, 2026
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Kia ora koutou e te Whānau,
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Welcome to Week 2! It has been wonderful seeing our tamariki back in their routines and settling into another exciting term of learning.
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A huge thank you to all the parents and caregivers who attended our Parent/Teacher interviews this week! It was fantastic to see such a huge turnout. Strong partnerships between home and school are so vital to student success, and we truly value the time you took to connect with our teachers, celebrate achievements, and discuss next steps for your children. Thank you for your ongoing support and collaboration!
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As we continue the Year of GROW, we are constantly reminded of how powerful our school values are when we use them every day:
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A wonderful example of this in action is our dedicated Enviro Schools team. Behind the scenes, they have been working hard to think of ways to get our rubbish problems under control. By showing Respect for our environment and Working together to care for our school grounds, they are putting our values into practice in a really meaningful way.
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Looking Ahead: Ski Trips & Adaptive Learning ⛷️🔬🎨
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We have an incredibly exciting week coming up! We are really looking forward to our ski trips next week, as well as a very cool adaptive programme for the children at school. This on-site programme will be rich in the sciences, the arts, and so much more, ensuring every tamariki has an engaging and inspiring week of learning.
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Look out for more details coming out early next week!
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Second-Hand Uniform
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Our second-hand uniform stock is currently running quite low. If you have any pre-loved Fernside uniform items in good, tidy condition that your children have outgrown, please consider donating them back to the school!
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Donations can be dropped off at the main office anytime during school hours. These sales are a wonderful resource for our families, and all funds raised go right back into supporting our school.
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Health Reminder: Head Lice
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We have had the odd case of head lice reported recently. This is a great time to do a quick check on your child’s hair this evening.
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If you do spot any eggs or lice, please treat the hair before returning to school and kindly let your child’s teacher or the office know. Catching it early and treating it promptly helps us keep it from spreading across our learning spaces. Thank you so much for your co-operation!
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Get Ready to Celebrate the Joy of Reading!
In Week 3 (3 - 7 August), our Student Council will be running the Scholastic Book Fair in the school library.
Book Fair Opening Hours
Our library will be open for families and students to browse and purchase books at the following times:
Before School: Monday to Friday
Lunchtime: Tuesday to Friday
After School: Monday to Thursday
Dress Up as a Book Character Parade
On the Wednesday (5th August), we will be holding our annual Dress Up as a Book Character Parade! We encourage all our students—and teachers!—to come dressed as a favourite character. Prizes will be awarded in each hub for best dressed and for those showing the most effort.
Parents and Grandparents Invited: We would love for our whānau to join us! You are warmly invited to come along, watch the parade, and stay to enjoy some quiet reading time with your child or grandchild.
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Paint & Sip Fundraiser Evening!
Mark your calendars for a fun night out! We are hosting a Paint & Sip Evening.
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When: Saturday, 19th of September 2026 at 6:30 PM
Where: Fernside School Hall
Tickets: $50 per person (Includes step-by-step guidance from a local artist, all art supplies, nibbles, and raffles/spot prizes on the night! BYO drinks)
All proceeds go directly towards supporting our Year 8 Wellington Trip.
Help Us Spread the Word! We would love your help getting the word out! Please feel free to share the event flyer on your personal social media pages, tag your friends, and invite family and neighbours to join in. The more the merrier!
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A Blooming Generous Gift for Our Garden Club! 🌹
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We want to send a huge THANK YOU to the Canterbury Rose Society for their incredibly generous donation of 40 miniature roses, along with all the pots and soil needed to get them growing! What an extraordinary gesture for our kura.
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The Society has even created a brand-new competition category specifically for our Garden Club students! With our support, the children will nurture their roses throughout the term and present them at the Society's show on 21 November 2026.
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Action Required for Garden Club Students:
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Meeting Time: Tuesday at 12:30 pm
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Location: The Garden Area
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We are so excited to see our young gardeners take on this special project!
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Student Council Initiative: 'Crazy Hair' Non-Uniform Day!
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Our Student School Council has taken the lead on an amazing cause, and we would love our community to get behind them!
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Did you know that eight people discover they have blood cancer every day in New Zealand? That is a scary statistic.
On Thursday, 3rd of September, (please note this differs to the date advertised nationwide) our Student Council will be holding a 'Crazy Hair Non-Uniform Day' to help save lives and ensure people with cancer get the support they need to get through.
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- How to take part: Students can design a crazy hairdo, wear a fun wig, and come in non-uniform in exchange for a gold coin donation.
- Shave for a Cause: Some brave students can even choose to get sponsored to shave their hair off!
- Other ways to donate: If you would like to donate a little extra, please visit our fundraising page by using the QR Code below or clicking on the link.
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Thank you for supporting our student leaders as they work to make a real difference!
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Term 3 Dates to Diary
Monday 27th July: Ski Trip Information Evening (online)
Google Meet Link
Wednesday 29 July: Ski Trip - Day 1
Thursday 30 July: Ski Trip - Day 2
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August
Monday 3rd - Friday 7th August: Scholastic Book Fair
Wednesday 5th August - Book Character Dress Up Parade
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Tuesday 4th August: Strategic Planning Evening 6.30pm in Library
Tuesday 4th - Friday 7th August: Food for Thought - Whekī Hub
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Thursday 6th August: PTA Meeting 7pm in Staffroom
Monday 10 August: Junior Cricket Skills Session - Kiwakiwa/Kiokio/Kātote Hubs
Monday 17 August: Teacher Only Day with Rob Proffitt White (school closed)
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Wednesday 19th August: Cantamath - Horncastle Arena
Tuesday 25th August: Rakahuri Winter Tournament
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September
Thursday 3 Sept: Crazy Hair Day Fundraiser
Thursday 3 Sept: PTA Meeting 7pm in Staffroom
Tuesday 8 Sept: Shelter in Place Drill
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Monday 14th Sept - Tuesday 15th Sept: Production at Ohoka School Hall - Details to Follow
Friday 18th Sept: Science Road Show - Kōrau Hub
Saturday 19th Sept: Paint and Sip Fundraiser
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Please check the calendar regularly for updates.
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