WE ARE ELSTHORPE AND WE ARE THE FUTURE

8 Dec 2025

Kia ora whānau,

Reports are with your children and should be in their bags. There is also a notice about 2026.

The newsletter will be sent home tomorrow.

Ngā mihi,

Tim

8 Dec 2025

All children CAN WEAR MUFTI

I still need about 10 forms too, please do this asap!

Kids need

Togs
Towel
Hat
Sunscreen
Footwear (Crocs are fine!)
Morning Tea
Lunch (if they don't want a sausage)

Ngā mihi,

11 Nov 2025

Kia ora parents and whānau,

There are only 26 school days left in the year. As we approach the end of term, our focus is on finishing positively and preparing for a strong start to next year.

At Elsthorpe School, our four values, Respect, Responsibility, Bravery, and Togetherness, guide everything we do. They shape our classrooms, our culture, and how we treat one another. We know this time of year can be challenging, with the excitement of Christmas approaching and new opportunities on the horizon for our Year 8 students. However, it is important that we continue to uphold our school values in all settings.

As a PB4L school, we believe in modelling and promoting positive behaviour. When behaviour does not meet expectations, we use restorative practice to work through issues respectfully and fairly. Our PB4L behaviour forms are completed by the referring teacher with input from the student and those involved, helping everyone find an appropriate resolution.

With many exciting activities planned for the final weeks, students who receive a PB4L form may miss out on some events if their behaviour does not align with our values. As a staff, we commit to contacting you if your child receives a form, so you are aware and can support them to make positive choices moving forward.

All whānau are reminded that your child’s teacher is the first point of contact for all in-class issues.

Ngā mihi,

Tim Waite