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We continue to extend a very warm welcome to all the new students and families who have recently joined our school community. We are absolutely thrilled to have you with us! We strongly encourage all of our families to actively engage with the school in whatever way you can. We truly believe in the old adage that it takes a village to raise a child. By working together and staying connected, we create the strongest possible foundation for our students to thrive.
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As we head into a busy few weeks, I want to bring some
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critical upcoming dates to everyone’s attention. Please mark your calendars for the following events:
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- Tuesday, 23rd June: Friends of Howick Bake Sale
- Friday, 27th June: School Assembly
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Saturday, 29th June: Counties Manukau Finals Competition (Sporting Event)
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- Thursday, 30th June: Kea School Cross Country
For more details regarding these events, please read through the rest of this newsletter or check the live school calendar on our website.
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Sporting Highlights & Celebrations
It has been absolutely fantastic to see our students out representing our school so proudly at various sporting fixtures recently.
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A massive congratulations to our Under 45kg Boys Rugby League team, who played exceptionally well to make their grand final, ultimately finishing as proud runners-up! Because of this brilliant achievement, they will now be joining our Open Weight Girls side to compete at the Counties Manukau finals competition on the 29th of June. We wish both teams the absolute best of luck!
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There are so many wonderful opportunities coming up for our students across sports, arts, and academics this term, so please read the rest of this newsletter carefully so your child doesn't miss out.
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Attendance Milestone: A Huge Thank You!
Lastly, I want to extend a sincere congratulations and thank you to our families for our current attendance data. Our school is currently sitting at 83% of students attending school 90% of the time. This is a fantastic metric that continues to improve year after year.
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We truly appreciate your ongoing commitment to getting your children to school every single day—consistent attendance makes all the difference in their learning and connection to our school village. Keep up the amazing work!
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Thank you for your continued support of our school.
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Ngā mihi and warm regards,
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Thrive is coming to Howick Primary School in Term 3!
We are very excited to offer the Thrive Speech and Drama Programme to Howick Primary School from Term 3.
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Thrive uses speech and drama-based activities to help children develop real-world confidence and communication skills.
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Through fun, creative activities, children learn to:
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- speak clearly and confidently
- use expression and creativity
- build teamwork and social skills
- think on their feet
- grow in confidence through storytelling, improvisation and public speaking
Our small group, 30-minute lessons will be held right at school during the school day, making it easy and convenient for students to participate.
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Programme details:
• 30-minute lessons
• Small groups for maximum participation
• Lessons held at school during school time
• $220 per guaranteed eight-week term
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To help introduce the programme, we will also be running FREE trial lessons for interested students to try before enrolling.
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We are now taking expressions of interest for Term 3, 2026.
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Spaces will be limited, so we encourage families to register their interest early.
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We can't wait to meet the Howick Primary students and become part of the school community!
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Helping Our Local Community Grow
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Our Year 2 and 3 eco-warriors ventured out to William Green Domain this week, rolling up their sleeves to plant trees and help beautify our local community! A huge thank you to Ms. Long for leading this wonderful initiative.
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Harold and Lesley Visit Howick Primary!
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Over the last two weeks, we were thrilled to welcome Harold the Giraffe and Life Education Educator Lesley to Howick Primary School! The children got so much out of the interactive sessions, and it was fantastic to see Harold popping up around the school to help Lesley bring our Health Curriculum to life.
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Regular Attendance Reporting
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A reminder that as part of our mandatory Ministry requirements, you will have seen that we are sending out regular attendance reports to parents and caregivers. These updates are designed to keep you informed of your child's current attendance percentage and support our shared goal of keeping student engagement high. You do not need to take any action when you receive these, but we appreciate your continued partnership in ensuring our tamariki are at school ready to learn.
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Notice: Upcoming Fibre Works & Traffic Disruptions
Please be aware that Chorus (via UCG) will be carrying out fibre upgrade works near the school at 3 The Link between 16 July 2026 and 12 August 2026.
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While the actual work is only expected to take 5 days within this window, it will impact local traffic. Here is what you need to know:
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Work Hours: On school days, works will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM to avoid peak drop-off and pick-up times. Traffic management will pack down one hour before finishing.
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Disruptions: Expect temporary lane or road restrictions in the area.
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Safety & Access: Traffic controllers, safety signage, and barriers will be in place. School and property access will be maintained at all times.
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Please allow extra time for travel during this period and stay vigilant around the work zones. Thank you for your patience and cooperation in keeping our kids safe!
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Key Dates
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Every Friday: Kapa Haka, 11:30 am in the school hall.
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- Tuesday, 23 June - Friends of Howick Primary School Bakesale 1-2 pm
- Wednesday and Thursday, 24 and 25th June - Interschool Football Competition
- Friday, 26 June - School Assembly 2pm
- Monday, 29 June - Rugby League Champion of Champions Tournament
- Tuesday, 30 June Kea Cross Country - 1:15pm - 2:45pm
- Thursday, 2 July Kea Cross Country Save Day - 1:15pm - 2:45pm
- Friday, 3 July - Last day of school
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Uniform Shop Reminder
Just a quick heads-up for our community: the Uniform Shop is open each Monday.
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• Morning: 8:30am – 9:30am
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• Afternoon: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
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Whether you need a spare polo or a winter jumper, feel free to drop by during these times!
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Please stop by during these times for any uniform requirements.
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Kelly Club Holiday Programme: Bookings Open
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With the end of the term approaching, bookings are now officially open for the upcoming Kelly Club Holiday Programme. They have an exciting line-up of sports, cooking, arts and crafts, and fun day trips planned to keep the kids entertained and active. Spaces fill up quickly, so we highly recommend securing your child's place now to avoid missing out. You can find more details and book directly through the Kelly Club website.<!-->
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Call for Cultural Volunteers: Dance, Art & Language
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To celebrate the diverse cultures at Howick Primary, we are seeking volunteers to help train our students in traditional dance, arts, and language. We aim to showcase these talents through performances at our school assemblies, providing our students with a platform to take pride in their heritage.
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We Need Your Expertise
We are looking for families who can lead small groups of students during school hours in:
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Traditional Dance & Movement: For example, the Samoan Sasa, Cook Islands Ura, or Indian Bhangra.
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The Arts: Teaching traditional crafts like Māori Raranga (weaving) or Fijian Masi (tapa) patterns.
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Language: Helping students learn basic phrases, such as "Mālō e lelei" (Tongan) or "Bula Vinaka" (Fijian).
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Upcoming Cultural Focus Dates
We want to align our learning with significant dates celebrated across Aotearoa. Here are some of the upcoming opportunities where your help would be invaluable:
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Samoa Language Week: (31 May – 6 June) – e.g., Slap dances or Siapo patterns.
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Matariki: (10 July) – e.g., Kapa Haka, Waiata, or flax weaving.
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Cook Islands Māori Language Week: (2 – 8 August) – e.g., Drum dances or Tivaivai.
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Tonga Language Week: (16 – 22 August) – e.g., Lakalaka or Tongan greetings.
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Fijian Language Week: (4 – 10 October) – e.g., Meke or traditional weaving.
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Diwali: (8 November) – e.g., Rangoli art or Bollywood dance.
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We also welcome support for Kiribati, Vanuatu, PNG, Tuvalu, Niue, Tokelau, and Solomon Islands language weeks, or any other significant cultural dates your family observes.
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How to Get Involved: If you can share your skills and heritage with our learners during school hours, please email us at m.earl@howickprimary.school.nz.
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Thank you for helping us make our cultural diversity a vibrant, living part of Howick Primary School.
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