Our school photos have arrived.

Students will bring home a school photo key with the secure access code and instructions for families to order online.

The deadline for ordering is 24 November and any orders after that, families will have to pay for postage.

Photolife can do postal orders if families prefer, just contact the school office, however the deadline will be tighter to allow for postage.

Please contact the office if you don’t get the photo key in the next day or two.

Parihaka Day:
BP schools Parihaka day will take place on Thursday 8 November in Okains Bay. Student in years 5 to 8 as well as some year 9 and 10 students will be attending $5 koha to cover transport and morning tea.. Permission form link to follow.

Spring Show:
Spring show will take place on Friday 29 November.

BP Athletics- change of date
The BP athletics date has been moved from 22 November and will now take place on Monday 25 November. Consent form link and information to follow.

Year 7-10 Geology trip 12 November
Year 7-10 geology trip on the Akaroa Dolphin’s boat will take place on Tuesday November 12. Thanks to the Akaroa Dolphin for subsidising the trip cost will be only $8. Consent form link and information to follow.

Examinations
Good luck to our NCEA students who are sitting exams over the next few weeks. If exams are in progress please keep noise to a minimum outside exam areas.

Reminder School Closed 14, 15 November
We would like to remind parents that school will be closed on Thursday 14 November (Staff only day) and Friday 15 November (Canterbury Anniversary day). Pool hours for pool card holders on 14th November will be as per a normal school day due to exams.

Swimming pool
There are still a few pool cards available for sale.

Parent Association Bowls Night
The Parents Association is organising a bowls night for Saturday 23 November at 5.30pm. Keep the date clear for a fun evening. More details to follow.