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Term 1, Week 6 Wednesday 11th March 2026
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Kia ora tatou, Mālō e lele, Ann yeong haseyo, Ni hao, Dzień dobry
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It has been a fantastic start to the year at Pinehill School, and I continue to be inspired by the enthusiasm and dedication of our students.
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Pinehill School Picnic – A Wonderful Community Evening
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What a fantastic evening we shared at our Pinehill School Picnic! It was heartwarming to see so many families connecting, especially our new families settling into the Pinehill community.
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A huge thank you to our fabulous FOPS team and parent helpers for making the event such a success. The sushi and pizza pre-orders were a hit, the food stalls kept everyone well fed, and Mr Whippy was certainly in high demand on what turned out to be a beautifully warm evening.
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A special shout-out to our house leaders, who did an outstanding job running sports games and table tennis competitions. It was a wonderful evening of fun, laughter, and community spirit.
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Culture Week Celebrations
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This week is Culture Week at Pinehill School. With over 38 different ethnicities represented in our community, this is a special opportunity to learn more about one another’s backgrounds, traditions, and cultures.
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“When we understand and appreciate one another’s cultural backgrounds, we connect more deeply.”
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A huge thank you to the parents and whānau who have spent time in classrooms sharing their culture. Our tamariki are enjoying delicious food, artefacts, storytelling, language lessons, games, music, art, and more. Your involvement creates an authentic and rich learning experience, strengthening the connection between home and school.
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If you would still like to share something from your culture, there is time before the end of the term. Please email your child’s teacher to arrange a visit.
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Culture Parade & Shared Lunch – Friday 13 March
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Our Culture Parade will begin at 11:00am. Children are invited to come to school dressed in clothing that reflects their culture(s).
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A shared lunch will follow. Students may bring a small plate of food that represents their culture. Food can be taken directly to classrooms on arrival, where teachers will have a designated space set aside.
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Due to the day’s timetable and events, we are unable to provide heating for food. You may prefer to drop off a dish closer to lunchtime, already prepared and ready to serve. We encourage our tamariki to try something new, and we hope many of you can join us for this special celebration.
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Safe Driving & Parking – Let’s Work Together
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We are grateful for the continued support of our local traffic warden and Community Constable Tania Wansink, who are helping promote safe driving practices, particularly on Spencer Road.
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We continue to receive concerns about unsafe driving and parking in the layby area. Keeping our children safe at drop-off and pick-up times is a shared responsibility.
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• The layby is for drop-off and pick-up only - no parking.
• In the morning, you may stop for a maximum of two minutes.
• If you need longer, please park on a side street and walk in.
• Always drive in the correct direction to keep traffic flowing safely.
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If you witness unsafe driving or parking, you can report it to the Community Roadwatch NZ Police team with a photo and number plate.
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Our tamariki are watching and learning from us - let’s model the safe behaviours we expect from them.
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Together, we can ensure Pinehill remains a safe place for everyone.
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Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini
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Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.
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By Hazel Kuang Year 3 - Room 3
In the morning, just after the loud bell rang, Room 3 went to line up from smallest to biggest for our school photos. When we were in the hall, I saw three kind instructors. One instructor told some of us to sit on a chair, and I was one of them.
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First, we sat down, but some people were standing. The instructor said, "lollies" and we repeated it. Then all of a sudden, "Blink". There was a bright light that blinked, blinked, and blinked. My eyes were twitching irritatingly. After that, we all said the silly words that the instructor said. Next, we stood up behind Clara and Amal in alphabetical order.
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Finally, it was time for our self portraits. At my turn, I smiled a warm smile. I felt very happy that I got my portrait taken. It was the best day of my life.
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Netball Players Required - Years 1, 3 and 5 only
We are looking for Year 1,Year 5 and Year 6 students to join our winter netball teams.
If you are interested in joining a team, please email sport@pinehill.school.nz by 9am Friday 13 March - to be included in a team.
If you have already registered, you should have received an email asking you to confirm your interest.
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Friends of Pinehill School
🌞 School Picnic
We were so lucky with the beautiful weather at our recent School Picnic!
Thank you for your wonderful support through snack sales and picnic pre-orders — everything ran smoothly and it was a lovely evening for the school community.
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A big thank you to all our amazing families for your help and generosity. Your fantastic support truly makes a difference, and we hope everyone enjoyed the evening and the treats!
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🍕 Fun Food Fridays
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Chips and iced juices are available for purchase in the hall foyer on Fridays.
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Please note: There are NO sales before 12:40 pm, as lunch eating time finishes at that time.
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1–2 snacks are usually plenty for most children ($5 is typically enough).
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Delicious pizzas are supplied by Pizza Hut Windsor Park.
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$1 from every order is donated to the school.
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Close: Midnight, Wednesday, 18 March
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Year 6 students will be away on an EOTC trip on 20 March.
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Pizza cannot be delivered to the EOTC location on that day.
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If you are new to the school, please visit the school office for assistance with setting up your Kindo account.
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We are always happy to hear suggestions for new menu ideas or themed days (for example, Pie Day)!
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🎉 Ongoing Fundraising (All Year Round)
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We appreciate your continued support for our fundraising initiatives.
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We are pleased to share that Friends of Pinehill School (FoPS) was the New Zealand winner of the Entertainment “Post the Town” competition last year, receiving a $500 Woolworths eGift Card. Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraiser. The voucher will help support upcoming FoPS events and activities for our school community.
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Entertainment Book
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Pinehill School has partnered with Entertainment™ as part of our ongoing fundraising programme.
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Right now, you can purchase an Access All Areas Entertainment Membership for $75, giving you access to thousands of offers across New Zealand, Australia, and Bali.
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For memberships purchased in March, our fundraiser will receive a double donation (40%), helping raise even more support for FoPS activities and school events.
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Members will also go into the draw to win the Ultimate Expedition to Antarctica.
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Support our fundraiser by purchasing your membership here: Pinehill School (https://subscribe.entertainmentnz.com/fundraiser/948b34)
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Sports X - Holiday Program
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We Chat
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