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We recognise that our ākonga come from many different cultures, whānau and pathways, but we enter the same gateway to discover capabilities, our community and our world. Picton School is proud to be a Positive Behaviour For Learning (PB4L) School and an Enviroschool. Our staff are actively engaged in and committed to Poutama Pounamu as we continue to grow our bicultural capability and culturally sustaining pedagogy. We are committed to progress and achievement for all of our precious children and the uniqueness of each child is highly valued. “Ko te ahurei o te tamaiti arahia o tatou mahi" Let the uniqueness of the child guide our work.” Classroom programmes are designed to be challenging, success-orientated, engaging and fulfilling. We value social, academic, collective and personal achievement, positive attitudes, pride in effort and the willingness to take part in the opportunities the school provides.
For each of these Values we have explored how Kupe the legendary leader demonstrated them as he chased Te Wheke o Muturangi the octopus across the Pacific Ocean and founded Aotearoa. These are displayed around the school and can also be found on our website under "Vision & Values" We would love for you and your whānau to join us at Picton School. Please come and visit us! Ngā manaakitanga | with greatest kindness Katie Talbot Tumuaki / Principal |
Kia ora e te whānau,
How are we in Week 6 already?
Our value of the week is Rangatiratanga - we are focusing on taking ownership of our spaces and belongings. Encourage your tamariki to pack their reading packets, look after their uniform, tie up their hair etc.
This week Kauri Class will be presenting their assembly at 2.15pm in the hall. You are most welcome to join us!
A reminder that all outstanding sports fees need to be paid. We work really hard as a school, and our parent fundraising team, to bring the cost of sports down so that they are affordable, even during todays cost of living. Please note that whānau who have not paid their sports fees will need to clear accounts before tamariki can join sports teams again. If you need support with this please come and see me and we can make a plan. We are here to help!
Our new Board have started, and are working hard to prepare a Strategic Plan for the next three years, we look forward to sharing this with our community early next year.
Our school community relies on people helping out, so if there is a way you might like to contribute and share your skills please let us know! We always need more volunteers for our breakfast club too!
As the sun is coming out you are welcome to pack a spare change of clothes, or togs in your child's bag, we plan on putting the sprinkler out at lunchtime. Mr Mealings is busy prepping the pool, and I want to acknowledge Julia Kennedy, as well as John and Greg from the Mens Shed who are upgrading our changing rooms for the summer season. Thank you!
We are busy writing end of year reports around children's literacy and numeracy achievement, as well as preparing for our end of year prizegiving, and organising 2026 classes.
Have a great week, the office door is always open!
Katie
Kia ora e te whānau,
Here is an update on what's happening at Picton School in Week 2:
Firstly, congratulations to our new Board consisting of:
Presiding Member - Pete Seddon
Deputy Presiding Member - Julia Kennedy
Lora Crapper, Melissa Huntley, Alex Scott, Fiona Edgerley, and Lianne Adams.
This Week's Calendar:
Tuesday: Kids Edible Gardens programme with Midori
Wednesday:
Kaitiaki Planting at Shakespeare Bay with Mrs A and Whaea Huriana.
Reading Dogs
Kapa Haka Practice i
Thursday: Our Year 6 students will be visiting Queen Charlotte College
Friday:
Disco! (Juniors Year 0-3, 4-5pm. Seniors Year 4-6, 5.30-7pm)
Mrs A and Whaea Katie will be leaving early to head to Christchurch to learn alongside South Island School Leaders about the new curriculum.
Kahikatea Assembly at 2.15pm in the hall.
Important Reminders:
Lochmara Lodge Trip: Please remember to indicate permission for your child to attend our school trip to Lochmara Lodge on Thursday, 24th October. The permission form is available on Hero.
School Closure: A reminder that Picton School is closed for instruction on Tuesday, 23rd October due to the NZEI strike. Please make alternative arrangements for your children on this day.
Nga mihi nui,
Katie
PAID UNION MEETING
On Friday 22nd March a number of our kaiako teachers are attending a paid union meeting in Blenheim at 1.30pm.
School will remain open as we have the Duffy Theatre performing in the afternoon. You are most welcome to come along and watch.
Please note - there will be no assembly that day.
If you have any pātai questions at all please email me at katie@picton.school.nz
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Picton School is a co-educational primary school that caters for tamariki children from Years 1- 6. Our school (opened in 1861) occupies a sunny, open site with spacious grounds for physical activity, play, and rich learning experiences. The kura maintains a high profile in the community and a positive partnership exists between whānau families, kaimahi staff, our tamariki children and the school community which has high achievement expectations for their children.