Term 2, Week 9, Newsletter 17 June 2026

Term 2, Week 9 – 17 June 2026

Kia ora Waterlea Whaanau

After the holidays, in the first week back, we’re excited to invite you to our Teacher Led Conferences on Thursday 23 July from 2-7pm. These conferences are a two-way conversation, and your active participation is valued. This is an opportunity for us to connect and collaboratively support your child’s learning and growth here at Waterlea School. We believe that working together ensures the best possible outcomes for your child. These conferences are specifically designed to:

Share insights into your child’s progress: Your child’s teacher will share observations and assessments regarding their learning across different curriculum areas, highlighting their strengths and areas for development.

Discuss your child’s learning and engagement: We’ll talk about how your child approaches learning, what motivates them, and how they interact in the classroom environment.

Understand your perspective: Your insights into your child’s learning and interests outside of school are invaluable. This is a chance for you to share your observations, aspirations, and any concerns you may have.

Collaboratively set goals: Together, we can identify next steps and strategies to further support your child’s learning journey, both at school and at home.

Continue to build a strong home-school partnership: Open communication and a shared understanding are key to your child’s success. This conference helps strengthen the vital connection between home and school.

Answer your questions: This is your dedicated time to ask any questions you may have about your child’s learning, the curriculum, or school activities.

Information regarding how to book your conference time online will be in next week’s newsletter. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to continue to partner with us in your child’s education.

Parking around the school at pickup/drop offs

New swimming timetable until end of term

Attendance

Our attendance rate as a school for the ninth week for Term 2 is at 81% . As always, please remember to let the office know if your child is going to be away and the reason for the absence. This information will allow us to enter the correct attendance code for your child. You can phone the office on 096364233 or email reception@waterlea.school.nz.

If your child is going away during the school term please email principal@waterlea.school.nz with the details for the absence and the dates your child will be away.

For more information see 2026 Waterlea School Attendance Management Plan

Keep up this great mahi in ensuring your children are coming to school each day!

Important Dates

17 June – Swimming Day (slight change in timetable – see above)

19 June – MANA Assembly – 9:45am – 10:30am

19 June – PTA Sausage Sizzle

23 June – Board of Trustees hui

24 June – Swimming Day

26 June – PTA Movie Night

29 June – 3 July – Chinese Language Week

1 July – Chinese Language Week performance 

1 July – Swimming Day

03 July – Matariki MANA Assembly – 11.15am – 12pm

             –  PTA Casual Cothes Day

             –  Last day of Term 2

10 July – Matariki public holiday

20 July – First day of Term 3

21 July – Mid-year reports go home to whaanau

23 July – 2 – 7:30pm Teacher Led Conferences, children go home at 1:00pm

03 Aug – 07 August – Cook Island Language Week

MOSA Boys Hockey Interschool Tournament

On Monday, the Boy’s Hockey Team participated in the MOSA interschool hockey tournament at Kolma Centre in Papatoetoe. The boys played really well and used their MANA values in fair play. Congratulations to all the boys who participated because they came first and brought home the trophy! A big thanks to the Maplesden whaaanau for their coaching expertise and all the parents who joined us at this great event.

See seesaw messages for more details about our upcoming movie night!

Weekly Notices

sKids at Waterlea School

Unichem Mangere Pharmacy

 No consultation fee (many pharmacies will charge)

 Free prescriptions*

 Walk-in access — no appointment required

 Private consultation rooms

 Professional, experienced and friendly staff

 Open 8am-8pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

 We can help with:

• Fever and pain (children under 14)
• Dehydration (children under 14)
• Conjunctivitis (children 2 to 14 years of age)
• Head lice & scabies (for children and entire whānau)
• Urinary tract infections (women aged 16 to 65 years of age)

• Flu & COVID vaccinations
• HPV, Shingles, Boostrix, Meningitis & MMR vaccinations
• Ear suction
• Sore throat swabbing with antibiotic treatment (if required)
• Medical certificates
• Passport photos

You can download your sticker collection sheet here if you would like your own one, or pick one up at the office