WE ARE ELSTHORPE AND WE ARE THE FUTURE

5 Dec 2025

Hi all,

We have rehomed a large amount of lost property, with roughly 36 pieces of clothing now returned. These items have been placed in a plastic bag or shopping bag and will be given to your child at bus lines this afternoon. Unfortunately, several items were unnamed and cannot be returned to their owners.

Ngā mihi,

Tim

11 Nov 2025

Kia ora parents and whānau,

There are only 26 school days left in the year. As we approach the end of term, our focus is on finishing positively and preparing for a strong start to next year.

At Elsthorpe School, our four values, Respect, Responsibility, Bravery, and Togetherness, guide everything we do. They shape our classrooms, our culture, and how we treat one another. We know this time of year can be challenging, with the excitement of Christmas approaching and new opportunities on the horizon for our Year 8 students. However, it is important that we continue to uphold our school values in all settings.

As a PB4L school, we believe in modelling and promoting positive behaviour. When behaviour does not meet expectations, we use restorative practice to work through issues respectfully and fairly. Our PB4L behaviour forms are completed by the referring teacher with input from the student and those involved, helping everyone find an appropriate resolution.

With many exciting activities planned for the final weeks, students who receive a PB4L form may miss out on some events if their behaviour does not align with our values. As a staff, we commit to contacting you if your child receives a form, so you are aware and can support them to make positive choices moving forward.

All whānau are reminded that your child’s teacher is the first point of contact for all in-class issues.

Ngā mihi,

Tim Waite

14 Oct 2025

Please note the following to end 2025
 
Term 4 dates
20th October - Board Meeting  
22nd October - 4-year-old visit
23rd October - SCHOOL CLOSED
24th October - HB Anniversary
27th October - Labour Day
28th October - Technology Yr 7/8  
5th November - Technology Yr 7/8  
6th November - Elsthorpe/Omakere Athletics  
11th November - Technology Yr 7/8  
13th November - Interschool Athletics
17th November - CHB College Transition Day
26th November - 4-year-old visit
27th November - Sports Academy Trip (Mali & Forbes)  
4th December - Elsthorpe Cricket Tournament  
9th December - PB4L Fun Day
10th December - Splash Planet (Bus Monitors) & 4-year-old visit
15th December - Prizegiving (2pm)
16th December - End of 2025 year

2026
4th February - Proposed first day of the year