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Newsletter:
Term 2 - Week 6
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We are deep into our term of learning and all the awesome aspects that make our localised curriculum so engaging. We’ve had our garden to table programme swing fully into action (it’s a thing of beauty to watch), Puāwai project for cross curricular learning, our winter sport programme starting for the Year 5&6 students with matches against other local schools and some great sports back at school with Kelly Sports, competitors at zones cross country and our Year 8 student group making preparations for their trip to China next term.
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Shifting into the back half of the term we head all down the rabbit hole into our school production, Alice in Wonderland. Class dances are coming together and our actors are looking great in their costumes, running through their scenes - a big thanks to Will Hall for his generous time and support bringing some world class acting chops to our cast preparations. Our PTA are also into their planning around the awesome hospitality offerings during the production nights. It will be great week of performing to look forward to.
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To keep the engagement opportunities at peak level, we’ll be taking the whole school to the Christchurch climate action campus in the last week of term. On Wednesday 1st July, we will be taking part in a special programme designed to celebrate the Matariki, and connecting with our environment. This will be an awesome day off-site and we will be looking for whānau help to make this day a winner. More info will be coming home in the very near future.
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Our school reporting schedule is moving towards mid-year reporting time. This will see the first of two formal reports shared with you for 2026. We have made the decision to publish these in line with new national guidelines around what is required to be shared with you at home - but timeframes to produce this have been extremely tight. Starting with a complete overhaul of our student management system, staff professional development in regards to how to use the new system, whilst reporting for the first time on a new curriculum and a newly formed set of reporting progress descriptors. To put that in real world speak, its like being a pilot who arrives at the airport with a full load of passengers ready to fly, being given a new model of plane to learn to fly whilst being in the air, possibly having to land on one engine, whilst the airport runway is being constructed. No easy task whilst operating a classroom programme of learning in a big term of new opportunities! Our aim is to give you a clear example around what to expect our reports will look like, once we have worked through the finer details over the next couple of weeks. You can read more about what the Ministry expects you’ll see in more detail if you are interested but we are confident in our systems and our team’s experience and skill to manage this change (without having to eject from the cockpit).
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I’m particularly interested in what happens to reports after all the hard work that goes into writing them. As a kid at school in the 1980’s my own school reports take pride of place in my parents archives shoebox (supremely proud of their first born child and their outstanding parenting contribution to society 😎). Where have previous reports ended up in your whānau? We’d love some feedback around a plan to print reports and share in the traditional method of years previous - reports will still be pushed to devices but could also come home with your young person to read and share around the kitchen table together. Please share your thoughts with us here.
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We're coming to the end of another big week. Wishing you an enjoyable and restful long weekend - very well timed listening to some of the sniffing noses around the classes this morning.
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Sports Stuff
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Mia has worked very hard, and she’s very happy with her results. Overall she came 1st and 3rd on the Beam. Well done Mia!
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School Photos
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Heritage Productions recently visited our school to take our annual school photos.
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An order card has been provided for each child who was present on photo day. This card includes:
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- A photo proof
- A unique passcode to view and order your child’s images online
- A QR code and website details for easy ordering
To place an order, simply scan the QR code or visit the website listed on the order card. The website includes full details on package options and pricing. All payments are made online using a credit or debit card.
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Sibling Photos: Your sibling photo will then be available to view and purchase online under your eldest child’s unique passcode.
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Orders qualify for FREE delivery to the school if placed by 14 June 2026. Orders placed after this deadline will be delivered via courier, and shipping charges will apply.
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You will receive an email confirmation once your order has been placed.
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Library News
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I am thrilled to announce that our school is participating in the Scholastic Book Club again. Twice a term, your child will bring home a catalogue filled with a fantastic selection of books at great prices. Not only is this a wonderful, affordable way to fuel your child’s love for reading, but it also directly benefits our school. For every purchase made, Scholastic rewards us with up to 20% of the total sales back in Scholastic Rewards. We use these rewards just like cash to stock our library shelves, upgrade classroom reading corners, and purchase valuable educational resources and teaching supplies. By supporting the Book Club, you are helping us build strong reading habits at home while directly enriching our classrooms. It’s a win-win for everyone!
Please Note: To ensure a smooth and secure ordering process, all payments must be made online via the Scholastic LOOP platform (available online or as an app). Please note that the school cannot accept cash or paper orders at the office. Ordering online is quick, easy, and guarantees your order goes through safely.
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Thank you for your cooperation!
Nicola Holdaway
Librarian
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Student Achievements to Celebrate
Congratulations to the following students who have received puawai awards:
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Manaakitanga: Angus, Summer and Grace
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Excellence: Ryleigh, Lucy, Charlize, Ren, Bolin, Louie and Jakes
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Responsibility: Abbie, Zelda, Charlotte, Fraser and Flor
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Resilience: Mana, Cory and Jack
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Policies for review this term
We have a number of policies up for review this term.
They are:
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Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC)
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EOTC Governance Roles and Responsibilities
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EOTC Risk Assessment and Management
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· Enter the username (redcliffs) and password (beach).
· Follow the link to the relevant policy as listed.
· Read the policy.
· Click the Policy Review button at the right hand top corner of the page.
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· Select "Parent".
· Enter your name (optional).
· Submit your ratings and comments
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Production - Alice in Wonderland
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Your child will have received the below ticket order form for our Production Alice in Wonderland. We will have some spare ones in the office if you need one.
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Have a look at the photos below. The production parents are putting a lot of time and effort to create the costumes for the production. We can't wait to see the costumes when they are finished!
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Office notice
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International Students need Host Family in Redcliffs
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Te Raekura Redcliffs School is hosting a small group of nine students from Jingshan School in Jinan, Shandong, China in August this year as part of an exchange program that is run by One World Education. The group of Year 7 and 8 students will be hosted at Te Raekura for a week, during which they will require accommodation with a New Zealand host family.
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At this stage, we are expecting students to arrive on Sunday 2nd of August and depart on Saturday 8th August. By acting as a host family, the expectations are that the students are provided meals and a safe place to stay, as well as transport to and from school daily. It is often appreciated if two students can be hosted by the same family, but this is not mandatory.
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If you are interested in becoming a host family for a student, or students, in this group, please email me (international@redcliffs.school.nz) and I will send you a Homestay Application pack with further information. You certainly don't need to have a child in Year 7 or 8 to apply. Families that are approved and act as hosts are currently reimbursed at $350 per student, per week.
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Thank you for supporting our international visitors.
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PTA Meeting Dates
The upcoming PTA meetings are:
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- Friday 12 June at 3:30pm - This will be 2 weeks before production.
- Friday 24 July at 3:30pm - This will be 1 week before disco.
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Everything Else...
Yoga Classes 2026
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Jane Acland is continuing her offer of yoga classes to our community this year, with all proceeds donated to support Creative Arts Therapy at Te Raekura. The goal is to ensure this therapy receives funding so it can continue to support the mental health of our kids.
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Classes will be focused on developing strength, flexibility and restoring a sense of calm.
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No experience necessary; it will be suitable for beginners.
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Feel free to invite your friends from outside the Te Raekura Redcliffs School community too!
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When: Weekly at 6.30 - 7.30pm on Tuesdays. Tues 21 Apr - Tues 30 Jun.
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Where: Te Raekura Redcliffs School hall
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Cost: Total = 10 x classes, or $100 for the term or $15 per casual class.
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Bring: A yoga mat, a firm blanket to sit on. If you have yoga blocks and/or strap please bring those along.
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Wear: Clothes you feel comfortable moving in, bare feet.
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Please deposit funds into the below account and email Jane at aclandjane@gmail.com to confirm your spot.
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Jane is a certified, experienced yoga teacher and mum to Angus (8, Waipatiki), Isla (7, Te Urunga) and Sophie (4).
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Kelly Club
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2026 School Term Dates
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Community Notices
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Give Hockey a Go!
Keen to try something new this winter? Come along and join the fun with the Carlton Redcliffs Hockey Club Fun Sticks Programme!
Starting Wednesday 3 June, sessions will run every Wednesday from
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3:30–4:30pm on the Redcliffs School turf, right through to 12 August.
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Designed by New Zealand Hockey, Fun Sticks is perfect for children in Years 1–3. It’s all about having fun, making friends, and learning the basic skills of hockey in a relaxed and supportive environment - no experience needed!
What you need to know:
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- Hockey sticks provided
- Plenty of fun guaranteed
- Please bring a mouthguard and shin pads.
Ready to join in? Register now at carltonredcliffs.com and come along next Wednesday, we’d love to see you there!
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Neon Night with the Canterbury Rams!
Get ready for a neon-themed night of fun at the professional basketball this Sunday! Grab your glowsticks and brightest outfit as the Canterbury Rams switch on the disco lights and dance music. As always, get a free bronze junior ticket (16 years & under) with every bronze adult ticket purchased!
When: 7:30pm | Saturday, May 30
Where: Parakiore Recreation & Sports Centre
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We’re incredibly grateful for the amazing turnout at our blood drive on 21 May at Mt Pleasant Community Centre!
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Thanks to your generosity, we collected 71 units of blood, surpassing our target of 65 units. These donations could help save up to 213 lives, an incredible outcome made possible by everyone who donated, volunteered, and helped behind the scenes.
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We’ll be back at Mt Pleasant Community Centre for another blood drive on
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3 September 8:30am - 1:30pm, and we’re really looking forward to partnering with you again to make an even bigger difference.
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Thank you for being such an important part of this life‑saving mission.
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👟 Have a say about school and kura shoe guidelines 👟
Researchers and health professionals are inviting you to take part in a study exploring why school shoe guidelines are set and what impact they may have on children and schools.
Your experiences and perspectives can help inform future evidence-based guidance.
🧠 Why participate?
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• Share your views and experiences
• Contribute to research that may influence future school policies
• Help researchers better understand the real-world impact of school shoe
guidelines on our tamariki and rangatahi.
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• Parents, guardians, whānau of a school-aged child
• Child, teenager, tamariki, rangatahi who goes to school
👉 Interested? Click the link to learn more or get involved:
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• This research has been approved by MUHREC #50789 and the University of
Waikato HREC
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Thanks to our Supporters!
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