Principal's Message - Te Karere a Te Tumuaki

12th February 2026

Kia ora Carlton Parents/Whanau

We've had a fantastic start to the term. All our tamariki have returned full of enthusiasm, and ready to learn. It's great to hear all of the activity your kids have been up to over the summer break. 

Thank you also for ensuring all our students have a hat and water bottle on these hot summer days.

Whanau Picnic

I'm looking forward to catching up with many of you tomorrow at lunchtime (12.45) for our whanau picnic. Come along, bring some food for yourself, and join in with the kids at lunchtime. 

Morning Drop Offs

Our Carlton Ave drop-off bay (near the Foodmarket) has been operating well. Please remember that this is for a quick drop off and cars should move on as soon as children have been let out. 

Churchill Crescent Gate

Please do not use the Churchill Crescent gate as a car entry point. This gate is for service vehicles only. 

Assembly

We have changed our assembly time to Monday at 2.30 in the hall. These will be held every second week. Our first assembly is this coming Monday - Feb 16, and we look forward to seeing you there if you can make it. Other assembly days this term are - March 2, March 16, and March 30. 

Bike/Scooter Lock Ups

To assist with bike/scooter security we will be providing a 'lock up' service for those who would like it. Scooters and bikes left in the designated 'Locked' racks (they will have a sign) will be locked between 9.00 and 3.00. This does mean that they can not be accessed if children want to use them at lunchtime. The Bike Lock rack will be on the side of the art shed near Te Whare Manaaki, and scooters will be locked in the racks by the hall door. 

All the other racks will not be locked for those who want to access their bike/scooter during the day. Children can (and are encouraged) to bring their own individual lock to secure their bike/scooter themselves. 

Leftover Lunches - School Provided 

Some days we have leftover lunches that we would like to pass onto our families. If you would like to receive a few of these for your whānau, please fill in the form below. Unfortunately we can not predict any availability, so lunches will only be sent home when there are some left. If you completed this form last year, please complete a new one to confirm you would like to continue receiving leftover kai.

https://forms.gle/utJrBe9jveZCMHsE7

Contact Details

If any of your contact information has changed over the summer break, please complete this form. It is important we have the most up to date contact details for you.

Mai i te kōpae ki te urupā, tātou ako tonu ai  - From the cradle to the grave, we are forever learning

Ngā mihi nui 

Gary Johnston