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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!
21 May 2026
22 May 2026
27 May 2026
28 May 2026
Kia ora whānau,
If you are the parent or caregiver of a child in Year 4 or above, could you please message me via @Principal Elsthorpe or email principal@elsthorpe.school.nz if your child is interested in taking part in the CHB Gymnastics Competition in Waipukurau on May 28th.
I would appreciate expressions of interest by 3:00 pm tomorrow, please.
Practices will be held on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday lunchtimes. Where possible, we will also try to organise some afternoon practice sessions.
Ngā mihi,
Tim Waite
Kia ora whānau,
Miss Moody will be away until June 8th.
We will ensure continuity of the classroom programme during this time, although there may be some slight changes along the way. We will keep you updated if needed. Mrs Bennett will be in the Middle Room tomorrow (Monday May 18th).
I would appreciate all communication regarding homework, after-school events, illnesses, and changes to bus arrangements being directed to me via:
📞 027 858 4228
📧 principal@elsthorpe.school.nz
or PM on Facebook @PrincipalElsthorpe.
Ngā mihi,
Tim Waite
**Update**
Dates for the calendar
21st May & 18th June - Technology (Year 7 & 8)
25th April (9am) - ANZAC service
27th April - School closed (ANZAC Day) observed
Week 2 - Zero Waste
12th May - Sports Academy
13th May - Scribo PD (Miss Moody & Mr Waite)
15th May - 5-a-side
22nd May - Seniors visit to Norsewood
27th May - Netball Skills
28th May - CHB Gymnastics
1st June - King's Birthday
2nd, 4th, 9th & 22nd June - HBRU sessions
5th, 12th, 19th, 26th June & 3rd July - Swim4Life Lessons
11th June - William Pike visit @ Russell Park
22nd June - Reports Home
23rd & 24th June - Whānau conferences
23rd - 25th June - Kiwi Competitions
2nd July - Ngāti Whai
Ngā mihi, Tim
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