Junior School Notices
Keeping Our Junior School Parents Informed
In this section you’ll find all news relating to our primary school students. If there is something that you’re looking for, or you think we’ve missed, Contact Us. You can also view all the School News.
Year 0-7 Newsletter 2nd September 2015
Dear Parents, Whanau Wow! So much has been happening over the last couple of weeks. Many parents have already been informed of the recent classroom changes due to our increased roll growth. We are very pleased to welcome Whaea Jane and Whaea Rebecca to our team. Whaea...
Hearing and Vision Checks
Vision Hearing Technicians from Rural and Community Services will be visiting our school Monday 24 August. The objective of the screening is to identify previously undetected hearing and vision defects. Which children are routinely checked? catch up screening for...
Raglan Area School Bluelight Disco
Blue Light encourages safe and healthy socialisation for young people with all Blue Light events being alcohol, drug and violence free; in todays society who else can guarantee this and that is why parents and the community totally trust and support Blue Light...
Teacher Only Day – Friday 3rd July
School will be closed for all students on Friday the 3rd of July due to a Teacher Only Day. This is an opportunity to provide the teachers as a group with tailored professional development to meet the needs of the learners at Raglan Area School. The aim is to...
Raglan Area School Open Day – Monday 29th June
Raglan Area Whole School Open Day – Monday 29th June We would like to extend an invitation to any prospective students and caregivers, members of the community to come and see our school in action. Our Open Day is a wonderful opportunity to find out more about our...
Art for Kaumatua Evening
The Hineora class, with the support of Whaea Jeanette, created a mural backdrop for the Kapa Haka Evening, to be held at the town hall this Saturday night. The mural was created using fabric, dye and felt tips. The background is a representation of our local...
Senior Boys’ Basketball
The Raglan Area School Senior Boys’ Basketball team has started another year off with a bang, with a convincing win over Ngaruawahia for their first game and a narrow victory over Rakaumangamanga for their second game. It came down to the last 30 seconds and was a...
Monday 18th May – School Hall “Tuckshop” Sports Fundraiser RESULTS
A total of $259.20c was raised from sales of morning tea and lunches on Monday 18th May. Many thanks to all the parents and students for your excellent pre-orders and accurate payments, along with your great support. This money will be allocated to petrol costs for...
Museum Trip E4/Whaea Sarah Jayne’s Class
E4 Museum Trip Meet 12:30AM@E4 - This Friday 8th May, 2015 Cost - $1 per child/gold coin koha Kia Ora, As part of our continued ANZAC studies, we will be visiting our local Museum tomorrow, Friday (times above - as indicated in the paper copy you have received). This...
Museum Trip – E3/Whaea Hilary’s Class
E3 Museum Trip Meet 11:00AM@E3 - This Friday 8th May, 2015 Cost - $1 per child/gold coin koha Kia Ora, As part of our continued ANZAC studies, we will be visiting our local Museum tomorrow, Friday (times above - as indicated in the paper copy you have received). This...
Free Ear Clinic for Yrs 0-13 – 13 May & 17 June 2015
Free Ear Clinic for Students The mobile clinic will be visiting Raglan Area School on Wednesday 13 May and Wednesday 17 June, from 9.15 am to 2 pm. Please note, the clinic is closed for lunch between 12 pm and 1 pm. The Ear Clinic covers these areas: Glue Ear...
CROSS COUNTRY 5 years – 12* years – Wednesday 13th May, 10.40am (*including all of Matua Pete’s and Whaea Kylie’s classes )
Nau mai, haere mai. You are cordially invited to the 2015 RAS Junior Cross Country Event. Please note: If the weather is not suitable on Wednesday, postponement day is Thursday 14th May, at 10.40am. Students are required to wear clothes appropriate for the occasion...
UPDATE: Museum Trips All Postponed for E3,4,5
UPDATE - E3,4 & 5 (No trip tomorrow, Friday 1st of May, for E4) All classes have postponed planned museum trips due to poor weather. You can expect an update here, as well as a newsletter once a new date has been confirmed with the Museum (newsletters likely to...
Yrs 0-7 Parents – Don’t forget school finishes at 12.30 on Wednesday 29 May
Just a reminder - On Wednesday, 29 April all the Year 0 – 7 students will finish at 12:30pm (lunchtime) to allow time for teachers to conference with families and students.
Miniball starting!
It is with great excitement Miniball 2015 will start on Tuesday the 12th of May. Miniball is for Years 5-8 and starts at 3:30pm in the Raglan Area School hall. The cost is $6.00 for six weeks of games. Miniball is an excellent spectator sport. Come and enjoy the...
Year 0-7 Newsletter – Term 2, Week 1
Dear Whanau, Parents and Caregivers, Welcome back to Term 2 Welcome back and especially to those families who have joined us this week, we hope that you will make new friendships in our school and local community. Everyone has come back after a refreshing Easter...
Term 2 Three-Way Conferences Year 4-7 (Whānau/Child/Teacher)
Dear Parents/Caregivers Term 2 Year 4 - 7 Home-School Conferences Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th April 2015 Raglan Area School is offering an opportunity for you to meet and discuss your child’s learning. You are welcome to bring your child/ren to take part in...
Year 4/5 Newsletter
Kia ora, Yrs 4-5 Camp Thank you so much to everyone for the support with our camp at the Kōkiri centre. There were many highlights, including: walking from the sculptures at the top of Ngarunui Beach down to the Kōkiri; the kōrero/talks by Matua Sean about landmarks...