18 Oct 2026

How are we at Week 2 already? That has come around fast! Term 4 is certainly flying by, and we have plenty happening over the next couple of weeks.

Week 2

Tuesday 20 October

• Board Meeting – 6pm in the Library. We are keen to welcome more parents onto our Board! If you have ever wondered what being on the Board involves, come along and see what it’s all about. There is absolutely no commitment to joining, just an opportunity to find out more and ask questions. We would love to see you there!

Wednesday 21 October

• Little Learners (Pre-School Visit) – 9:30am–11am. Please book your visit through the school office.
• Parent-Teacher Interviews with Miss Poole and myself.

Thursday 22 October

• Parent-Teacher Interviews with Mrs Horrell.

Looking forward to Week 3:

• Monday - Labour Day - No School. 
• Friday - Pet Day

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday evening. 

 

15 Oct 2026

Morning all,

A few reminders for next week:

• Parent-Teacher Interviews: On next week. Please ensure you have booked your interview if you haven’t already, as bookings close tomorrow. You can book through the Skool Loop app under Bookings. If those days don't suit you, please let us know and we can work something out. 
• Sunhats: From next week onwards, sunhats are compulsory for students to play outside on sunny days. Please ensure your child brings a navy blue, wide-brimmed hat to school.
• Science Permission Slips: These are due in today, please. If you haven’t already returned yours, you can email a photo of the completed form to the school office.
• Pet Day: Pet Day entry forms are due tomorrow. Please return any completed forms to the school office.

Thank you, and have a lovely day. 

 

11 Oct 2026

Welcome back to Term 4!

Welcome back to an exciting Term 4, our last term of the year! We have a busy eight and a half weeks planned, and they will fly by before we know it. With so much happening, there will be a few notices coming home, so please keep an eye out for these. I’ll also pop reminders up here on our page to help keep everyone in the loop.

I have been busy working on the strategic plan and future direction for Hillside, using the feedback you have shared with us, as well as developing our school values. This week, our students will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas. After that, a draft will be sent home for you to have a look at and provide further feedback on.

We are also in need of a few more parents to join our School Board! It might sound like a big commitment, but it’s not as daunting as you might think. Our Board plays an important role in helping guide the direction of Hillside, making decisions for our school’s future and ensuring our tamariki have the best opportunities possible. You don’t need any previous experience, just a willingness to get involved and have a say. If you’ve ever thought about getting involved, or are even a little curious, come along on Tuesday 20 October at 6pm and have a look to see if it might be for you. I promise we won’t lock you in! We’d love to have more whānau voices around the table as we continue to grow and shape the future of Hillside together.

What another fantastic day out there, the second week of the school holidays has certainly turned on some pretty good weather. Long may it last! With the sunshine comes the return of our navy-blue, brimmed sunhats. We’ll have a one-week grace period to give everyone time to find theirs or get a new one. After that, students without a sunhat will need to play under the verandah during break times. We’ll also have sunscreen available at school for students to use during breaks.

Lastly, a wee reminder to keep those parent-teacher interview bookings coming in! These can be booked through Skool Loop, or feel free to give Nadia in the office a call, and she’ll happily help you get a time sorted.

Week 1:

Friday 16th October

• Science Roadshow in at CSC from 9:20am - 10:30am - Full School.

Upcoming the following week:

• Tuesday 20th October - Board Meeting at 6pm in the Library
• Wednesday 21st of October - Pre School Visit 9:30am - 11am - Book in through the office. 
• Wednesday 21st of October - Parent Teacher Interviews with Miss Poole and myself
• Thursday 22nd October - Parent Teacher Interviews with Mrs Horrell and myself. 

Here’s to a fantastic final term full of learning, fun and plenty of great memories at Hillside.

22 Sep 2026

Just a quick reminder that school photos are tomorrow.

All students are asked to please come to school wearing their sports uniform.

If your child is having a sibling photo, please remember to return the sibling photo permission form by tomorrow as well.

Thank you! 

20 Sep 2026

Good evening team,

The last week of Term 3 is already here! It has been a busy term, and there is certainly another busy one ahead in Term 4.

Week 10
Tuesday 22 September

• School-wide Shared Kai – lasagne and garlic bread, followed by a sweet treat.
• Board Meeting – 6:00pm, school library
  We are on the hunt for a few more people to join our school board, so please come along and have a look at what being on the board is all about. There is absolutely no pressure to sign your name up on the night – think of it as a try before you sign up! 

Wednesday 23 September

• School Photos – times are still to be confirmed. We will let everyone know once these are locked in.

Friday 25 September

• Last Bible in Schools for the term.
• Book Prizes & Final Assembly – 2:25pm in the library

Looking ahead to Term 4

• Parent Teacher Interviews – Week 2
  We have moved our parent teacher interviews back so they don't fall right in the middle of the busiest time of year for our farming families. These will now take place over Wednesday and Thursday of Week 2 so you have opportunity to book with the teachers you wish.
• More information and a notice will be coming home this week with all the details and how to book them. 

Keep warm this evening, and we look forward to seeing all those smiling faces tomorrow for our final week of the term!

Have a lovely evening,
Sarah