Greetings Everyone

Welcome back to the second term 2013.

This term will see all our winter sport teams in full swing. Hockey, Netball and Basketball are organised by the school, with Rugby and Soccer being organised by local clubs. We have a large number of children taking part in sport every Saturday and we wish them all well.

This term we have our Board of Trustees election and we ask our community to remember to vote and support those who have put their name forward for the election.

This term the school will finalise our preparation for our 150th Jubilee. The jubilee commitee has asked that those of you who wish to attend to get in early and register. You can register online by going to www.hnps.school.nz/jubilee or request or call in to school to pick up a hard copy of the registration form.

At the end of this term we will hold our learning conferences. Parents and Caregivers, please keep an eye out for the booking on-line link.  We would like a 100% attendance to these conferences.

Paul Bremer

Greetings everyone and a special welcome to those new to Havelock North Primary for the year 2013. We have had lovely weather over the school holidays and I hope you have all had a fun filled family time. 2013 is a big year for Havelock North Primary as we celebrate 150 years of learning excellence at the heart of the village. The jubilee celebration is to occur on Labour weekend, October 25th to the 27th. Planning is well under way and there is a link from our website to register your interest and to stay informed on the activities that will take place. 

Our school environment is looking fantastic with the completion of our staff parking area and an extension of our hard court surface for our students to play on. Work will continue this year with the improving of our shade area and to establish an all-weather area for the children to use during wet weather. Further landscaping is to occur around the school to continue to beautify our already pleasant environment.

Our school year commences on February 4th with all children returning to a full and rich year. This year we are able to offer tuition for orchestral musical instruments in conjunction with Havelock North Intermediate. Year 5 and year 6 camps will occur in the first half of the first term.

In 2013 importance is being placed in growing our ability to offer extension programmes while still supporting those who find classroom work challenging. This will enable us to maintain and to grow our positive academic results.

We are looking forward to working with both you and your child on their learning journey this year. If you are visiting our website for the first time and would like to view our school in person, please feel free to contact us as we welcome the opportunity to show you around.

Paul Bremer

Principal

The start of the term also brings our annual School Picnic. This year it will be held on the first Thursday back, 7th of February, at 5:30pm. Please bring your picnic down to the field to enjoy a lovely evening out and an opportunity to reunite with familiar families and meet new ones.

Opening Hours (during term time)

Monday		8:30-9:30 am
Thursday		3:00-4:00 pm
Please note we have a selection of new and secondhand uniforms for the 2013 school year. Cash or cheque only please.

Internet Banking is available at HNP. Please ensure you enter your child’s name and the purpose of the payment.

The school bank account is: ASB 12-3439-0017857-00

e.g. P. Bremer K4 Camp so that your payment can be traced.