Kia Ora,
This is our latest newsletter for Term 4, Week 4, 03th of November, 2026.

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WPS Newsletter - T04W04 - 03 November 2026

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WPS Newsletters and Notices

Nga mihi

Office@WPS
Ph: (09) 438 3186
office@whangareiprimary.school.nz

Kia ora parents / whanau

An ex student of Whangarei Primary School from 1966-1968, Wyste van der Meulen, will be visiting us on Friday 13 November from Holland. If there were any ex students from that time (1966-68) in the Whangarei area, it would be lovely for them to also be present on that day to "reminisce" with Wytse about the "Good 'ole days". In the first instance, any old boys / girls please contact me at school to give you more details.

Nga mihi

Danny Jewell
Principal
Whangarei Primary School. 

Kia Ora,
This is our latest newsletter for Term 4, Week 2, 20th of October, 2026.

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WPS Newsletter - T04W02 - 20 October 2026

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WPS Newsletters and Notices

Nga mihi

Office@WPS
Ph: (09) 438 3186
office@whangareiprimary.school.nz

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Kia-ora-parents.pdf

Term 4, Week 1 Newsletter – 2026

Kia ora Parents and Whānau

Welcome back to the final term of 2026! I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable holiday break with family and friends. Term 4 is always an exciting time of year, filled with energy and enthusiasm as the days grow warmer and longer. We are thrilled to welcome our students back, ready for an action-packed final term of learning and school community activities.

SunSafe in Term 4: Hats, Sunscreen, and Water Bottles
With the warmer weather and sunny conditions returning, we want to remind everyone about our SunSafe guidelines. During Term 4, it is essential that all children bring a sunhat to school every day for outdoor play and activities. Please ensure your child has sunscreen applied before coming to school. Staying hydrated is equally important, so please make sure your child brings a filled water bottle daily.

School Swimming Pool Opening Around Week 5
We are excited to share that our school swimming pool will be opening around Week 5 for all classes! Swimming is a vital part of our outdoor curriculum and physical education programme. Once the pool opens, please ensure your child brings their togs and towel daily so they can take full advantage of our wonderful 33-metre pool. Further details regarding specific swimming timetables for each class will be sent home closer to the opening date.

Holiday Upgrades: New History & Values Signs & Pool Murals
Over the school holidays, our campus received some wonderful upgrades that we are so proud to share!

• School History, Vision, and Values Signs: Beautiful new signs have been installed and displayed at the Bank Street entrance, as well as between Rooms 4 and 5 from the Cross Street entrance. These custom signs showcase our rich school history, vision, and core values, welcoming everyone who enters our grounds.
• Vibrant Pool Murals: We also had fabulous new murals painted all around the swimming pool area! These colorful artworks, which include whales, sea animals, scuba diver, snorkeling and surfing scenes, brighten up the pool environment and bring even more pride and identity to our school space. Be sure to take a look next time you are passing by!
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A Busy and Rewarding Term Ahead

Term 4 is shaping up to be an extremely busy term filled with rich learning opportunities, as well as a wide range of extra-curricular events, sports, and end-of-year celebrations. Our teachers have planned engaging units of work to keep students motivated and focused right through to the end of the year. Please keep an eye on our upcoming notices and event calendars so you don't miss out on any key dates.

Thank you for your ongoing support of Whangarei Primary School. Let's make this final term of 2026 a fantastic one!

Nga mihi

Matua Danny