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Newsletter T2W3
8 May 2026
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The school is required to hold two teacher only days per year. We have now set these dates, which are: Friday 7th August and Monday 9th November.
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Glendowie Park – Pump Track Proposal Information Session
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The local board is holding an information session about the proposed pump track at Glendowie Park (the area opposite Glendowie School) on Saturday, 16 May, from 1.00–2.30pm. Interested stakeholders, including parents, are welcome to attend the information session and may also be interested in looking at the project website below for further information:
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We are excited to share that Glendowie School will be hosting a special visit from renowned international educational consultant James Nottingham on Tuesday 12th May.
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James is highly regarded for his work on the "Learning Pit" and his strategies for encouraging deep thinking and resilience in students. This is a fantastic opportunity for our school to engage with an outstanding educational thinker. During his visit, James will be leading demonstration lessons in two classrooms.
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Paul Crowhurst | Principal
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As per the last two years , we are celebrating Matariki with a special assembly on Friday, 3rd July (the last day of term). School will start at 6.45am and will finish early at 1pm Parents are welcome to attend assembly. More details to follow.
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The next Board meeting will be held on Tuesday 12th May, from 6.30pm in the boardroom. Anyone is welcome to attend and a copy of the agenda is available from the school office from 3pm on the Friday before the meeting.
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Term 1: Tuesday 2nd February - Friday 9th April
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Term 2: Tuesday 27th April - Friday 2nd July
Term 3: Monday 19th July - Friday 24th September
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Term 4: Monday 11th October - Thursday 16th December
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The students have been enjoying their visits to the Life Education caravan which will be moving on soon. If you haven't already done so, please could you pay the $10 requested donation online on Kindo - we really appreciate your support in helping to cover the cost of this programme.
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The school will again be supporting intermediate students to attend AIMs Games in 2026. AIMs is an awesome event attended by over 10,000 student athletes from around the country and overseas. We have steadily been building our participation in this event over the past three years and in 2024 Glendowie School won our first two medals. For a student to attend this event they must be managed by a parent. If your child is interested in attending the annual AIMS games in Tauranga please have a look on the AIMS games website for information.
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Contact Miss Murray by the 1st of June, 2026 to register - heidim@glendowie.school.nz
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Middle Years Programme (MYP) Information Evening
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At Glendowie School, the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) is offered from Year 0 to Year 6. In Years 7 and 8, students progress to the Middle Years Programme (MYP), which builds on the foundation of the PYP by extending their learning into subject-specific disciplines. The MYP shifts from transdisciplinary learning to an interdisciplinary approach, while introducing structured subject learning and formal IB assessment criteria.
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We would like to invite you to an information session about our Middle Years Programme In Year 7 and 8, so you can see where your child’s learning will head towards under our IB programmes.
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This information meeting is also applicable to our Montessori families.
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During the meeting, we will provide an overview of the MYP philosophy, its structure, the key differences between the PYP and MYP, and an update on our MYP candidacy progress. You’ll also be guided on a tour of our technology block and intermediate classrooms, with time set aside for a question and answer session afterwards.
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ICAS Assessment Y6-8
What is ICAS?
ICAS is an online academic competition that gives students the opportunity to challenge their higher order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, Spelling Bee, and Digital Technologies.
Every student who participates is celebrated and recognised with a printed certificate in each subject area, and an online results report to track development each year. Top performers are eligible for one of the highly coveted ICAS medals.
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Caregivers of all students in Y6-8 were emailed details yesterday.
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Montessori Cultural Fair 2026
Every year the Montessori community celebrates the customs and culture of a different continent on our Cultural Fair Day. This year’s event was held on Thursday 23rd April and focused on the vibrant and diverse cultures of Africa.
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Leading up to the event, we welcomed guest speakers to share their knowledge, personal stories and different perspectives of Africa. By being open-minded, students learned more about the similarities and differences between African cultures and were able to make connections with their own cultures.
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Year 7 Montessori students took the lead in researching and organising an exciting morning filled with hands-on activities. Students rotated through a variety of activities such as indoor and outdoor games, traditional cooking and craft-making. A highlight was the drumming workshop led by professional African drummers who taught the students rhythm and active listening skills in a fun and dynamic way. The morning’s activity was followed by a shared community lunch featuring a variety of African foods.
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The celebration concluded with a vibrant assembly performed in front of the school and Montessori parents. Students from all year levels sang, danced and performed skits and plays that had a unique African style. The colourful costumes, decorative props and catchy music made the assembly a joyful occasion.
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"One of my favourite parts of the Cultural Fair was making the donuts because they were fun to make and were delicious. I also liked Tug of War and the drumming. But my most favourite thing was the Assembly because I love performing!" - Alyssa S, Rm 28
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"Preparing for Cultural Fair was a lot of work and a bit stressful, especially for us Year 7’s who had to organise the activities and speak at the afternoon assembly. We had to step out of our comfort zone and be risk takers, as well as communicate effectively with our teams. On the day the hard work paid off as it all came together and everything went smoothly. We were really proud of ourselves and our teams for what we had achieved. "- Sienna F & Rose S, Rm 27
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Parents' Association
It’s hard to believe we’re already in Week 3 of Term 2—things are in full swing, and the Parents' Association have been busy behind the scenes!
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We’ve added a few new dates to the PA calendar, so be sure to check those out below. There are lots of opportunities coming up to get involved, meet other families, and be part of the fun. We’d love to see as many of you as possible join in.
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Our next big event is School Movie Night, and it’s shaping up to be a fantastic evening for everyone! We’ll be showing a junior movie earlier in the evening and a senior movie a little later, so there’s something for all ages. Even better—pizza will be available to purchase with your tickets.
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Keep an eye out for more details coming soon—we can’t wait to see you there!
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Next Second Hand Uniform Shop Opening: Friday 15th May, 8:30-9am
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Next PA meeting: Thursday 28th May, 7pm - Staffroom, all welcome
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- Movie Night - Friday 12th June
- Disco - Friday 14th August
- Runathon - Tuesday 25th August
- Parent's Social Evening - Saturday 19th September
- Expert Speaker - date TBC
- Colour Run - Friday 4th December
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Upcoming Events
- Tuesday 12th May -Bay Suburbs Football
- Tuesday 12th May - Board Meeting, 6.30pm - Boardroom
- Friday 15th May - Second Hand Uniform Shop, 8.30am
- Tuesday 19th May - Y1 St Heliers Trip
- Monday 25th May - Y5 Wastewise Trip , Rooms 13 & 14
- Tuesday 26th May - MYP Information Evening, 6.30pm - Minihall
- Wednesday 27th May - Y5 Wastewise Trip, Rooms 16 & 27
- Thursday 28th May - Parents' Association Meeting, 7pm - Staffroom
- Friday 29th May - Second Hand Uniform Shop, 8.30am
- Monday 1st June - King's Birthday - School Closed
- Tuesday 9th June - Bay Suburbs Rippa & Rugby
- Thursday 11th June - Eastern Zones Rugby
- Thursday 11th June - Y3 Assembly, 1.30pm
- Friday 12th June - Movie Night
- Monday 22nd June - Eastern Zones Hockey
- Tuesday 23rd June - Bay Suburbs Netball
- Tuesday 23rd June - Board Meeting, 6.30pm - Boardroom
- Friday 26th June - Second Hand Uniform Shop, 8.30am
- Friday 26th June - Y4 Assembly, 1.30pm
- Friday 3rd July - Matarki school gathering & breakfast, 6.45am
- Friday 3rd July - Last Day Term 2 - School starts 6.45am, closes 1pm
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Community Notices
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