As we head into the last 3 weeks of term I would like to thank you for bringing your tamariki to school daily, ready for learning . Remember SKiDS is at our school to support you if you need supervision for your child before 8:30 and after 3:15.
Tamariki are not supervised prior to classrooms opening at 8:30am.
The school office closes at 3:15, hence children who have not been collected need to attend SKiDS
We held a Whakamaharatanga to honour Kiingi Tuheitia last Wednesday. A Kōtukutuku has been planted on Putikitiki in his memory.
Our ākonga (learners) have been engaged in Aotearoa New Zealand History while it happens.
It was wonderful to see so many supporters for Cross-country and Haerenga Māia.
Next Monday 2 teams,13 classes, will visit Hukanui Marae.
Thank you to those who are coming to the marae in support.
Tomorrow a notice will come home about our famous International Food Festival which is in Term 4. Looking forward to seeing you there and for offers of of food !!
It is so wonderful to have some beautiful sunny weather come and greet us this week. Let’s hope that it will stay! Last Friday we had a Haerenga Māia - Fun Run and Cross Country. We had a lovely day for it and there were many smiling faces. Thank you to the Sports and Hauora team and the whānau who helped set up the obstacle course and marshall the course.
We only have 2 and a half weeks left of the term - can you believe it? Spring can be seen all over the place and Room 6 created some gorgeous daffodils for their class.
Tōtara Team
Kia ora e te whānau
Last week we had our School Cross Country competitive run and Haerenga Māia, our fun run. It was a great opportunity for tamariki to cheer each other on and show Kotahitanga. It was amazing to see everyone dressed up in so much colour!
Spring (kōanga) is here! It's lovely to see the sunshine back and to do some work around the changing seasons.
Here is a wonderful poem about spring by Bowie Room 17.
Spring Things
Spring things can bring you joy
It doesn’t matter who you are,
It even works for boys.
Spring things are precise,
I like them all,
Because they are so NICE.
- By Bowie
Takahe hub headed outside and took advantage of the weather for our morning paepae.
Kauri Team
Kia ora koutou,
We had a great day for our Cross Country and Haerenga Māia last Friday, with lots of whānau support too. This Thursday we have a group of students heading off to inter schools to represent Hamilton East. Thanks to everyone involved for the great organisation of the event. I have been receiving emails from students in Room 8, using their persuasive skills to convince me that having chickens would be a great idea (I’m not too fond of birds!!). I love that they are using their skills to write a persuasive piece in a real life context!
Sports & Hauora
Competitive Cross Country
Last Friday, we had our competitive cross country event for the tamariki eager to trial for the Interschool Cross Country. This Thursday, the top 4 place getters will proudly represent us at the Interschool Cross Country held at the Hamilton Gardens.
Congratulations to all our runners for their incredible efforts and dedication! Here are the top 6 place getters.
Year 4 Boys
Year 4 Girls
Year 5 Boys
Year 5 Girls
Year 6 Boys
Year 6 Girls
Haerenga Māia
Our first Harenga Māia event was a great success with tamariki completing obstacles placed around the school. Everyone was smiling, happy, and eager to participate. We got our bodies moving and had fun while doing it!
Thank you to all the whānau who came to support us, and to our incredible staff and parents who offered their help on the day. These events are impossible without people like you.
Winter Sports
Our hockey and netball seasons have come to an end, and what an incredible season it has been! We had multiple teams participating in local competitions, showcasing great skill and sportsmanship.
A huge thank you goes out to our amazing coaches and managers for the time and dedication they have given to our tamariki, whether it was for training, games, or providing support and encouragement throughout the season. You are a fundamental part of us being able to offer team sports at Hamilton East.
If you or someone you know is interested in coaching, umpiring, or managing a team next year, we would love to hear from you! Without coaches, managers and umpires we are unable to enter sports teams. Please keep an eye out for sign up forms in term 1 of 2025.
Check out our sports teams photos below!
Round The Bridges
If your child is keen to try the 1km or 2km fun run during Round the Bridges, we’ve created a Hamilton East School group.
Event date: 8am Sunday, 17 November
The Grassroots Trust Kids Challenge is for 7 – 13 year olds (based on age at date of the event)
7 year olds run 1km
8 – 13 years run 2km.
Every finisher gets a medal, and there are prizes for fastest individuals
Hamilton East School is NOT organising the event but we have created this group to generate camaraderie for any keen runners. For questions about the HES group registration, email jessica.wholey@gmail.com
To register for this event as part of group Hamilton East School please follow these steps:
Go to the website using this link: https://eventplus.net/RTB24?code=HES2024 Either create your account, or login if you already have an eventplus account. You can request a password reset if you need to. After logging in you should be prompted to join the group.
Your group code is HES2024
Valid categories for this group are: Kids Challenge
Kapu Tī - Parents Morning
Monday 2nd September
New to Hamilton East School?
Come and join us. An opportunity to meet and chat with others, both new and old in our HES community.
When: Monday 4th November, 9am
Where: School Hall
Sausage Sizzle
FUNdraising Team
26th September - Last Day Term 3
Our end of term sausage sizzle will be Friday 26th September (Last day of term 3)
Order forms will come out next week. $2.50 each. Sausage options are Beef, Halal Chicken and Vegetable.
The FUNdraising team are also asking for volunteers to help on the day from 10am - 1pm. If you are interest, please contact Courtney on 0274249149.
GLEE Show 2024
Thursday 26th September 6pm
Tickets to our GLEE show are now open to the rest of the school community. Tickets numbers are very limited so get in quick. $5ea 5years old + Preschoolers Free
Cash or eftpos ONLY at the office. No Holds available.
International Food Festival 2024
On 5th December Hamilton East School will be celebrating our wonderful cultural diversity, by having an International Food Festival. This is a joint venture involving all staff, tamariki, the Fundraising Team and whānau.
A notice will be sent home this for those who may be interested in supporting in anyway.
Friendly HES Reminders
School starts at 9am and students are allowed at school from 8:30am onwards. If they need to be at school earlier, they need to be booked into sKids.
If your child/ren are late, they need to sign in at the office.
Our school day finishes at 3pm. Any early collections for appointments will need to be signed out at the office.
Please ensure you have signed into HERO. This is where all our notices and your child's report can be found.
There is to be no parking in the staff carpark, River Ridge Birth Centre or Wilson Carlile.
sKids are open for bookings for those who need to be at school outside of school hours.
Lost property can be found under the office block by the bike racks.
Please send all children to school with a change of clothes in case of toilet accident or just simply that they get wet playing.
Any children who have not been collected by 3:15pm will be sent to sKids at a cost to parents.
