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Like the environment grows strong timber,
we set down strong foundations for growth into the future.
Like the Kowhai, we continue to grow academically, socially, culturally and through sport.
Like the Kereru, we confidently seek out the branch that grows the best fruit.
Elsthorpe is a rural school situated in an incredibly beautiful bush setting. We have a proud history of over 120 years and provide numerous unique learning opportunities for all our children from new entrants to Year 8.
We nurture the development of all our learners by building a partnership with our families to get to know the whole child, and how they learn best.
We are a PB4L school who promote a positive attitude to learning and life through our values of BRAVERY, RESPECT, TOGETHERNESS and RESPONSIBILTY!
24th June 2026
Kia ora koutou
As many of our whānau have other commitments on Wednesday 26th August, we have postponed the camp meeting to 5.30 pm on Thursday 27th August in the senior classroom.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Ngā mihi
Gina
Kia ora ki te whānau
We have received an update from our Public Health Nurse to let us know that there are currently high levels of Influenza A, RSV and chickenpox circulating in the wider Hawkes Bay community.
I have attached information and helpful advice from them.
Please ensure you keep children who are unwell at home until they have recovered. This will help reduce the spread of illness among children, whānau and staff.
Ngā mihi
GIna
A reminder that our Cross Country at Omakere is tomorrow!
We will be leaving school between 9:15-9:30am by bus and will return in time for the afternoon buses.
Please ensure your child comes prepared with:
Elsthorpe sports shirt
Sport shoes
Elsthorpe jersey
A drink bottle
A bag with a change of clothes – they will get wet and muddy!
A towel
Warm clothing, as it is likely to be cold and possibly wet
Race order
Years 7–8 Boys/Girls: 2.5 km
Years 5–6 Boys/Girls: 2 km
Years 3–4 Boys/Girls: 1.5 km
Years 1–2 Boys/Girls: 1 km
There will be a food stall selling sausages, burgers (limited numbers), juicies and baking.
We haven't had any offers for helpers/marshals out on the course. If you are heading along to watch, we would really appreciate it if you could lend a hand with marshalling. It would be a great help in making sure the day runs smoothly.
We are also aware there is some sickness going around at the moment. If your child is unwell, please keep them at home to help prevent the spread to others.
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