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Reports and Parent Teacher Meetings
Reports for our Junior and Senior students will be available via the Parent Portal next Tuesday, 30 March. Along with your daughter’s report, you’ll receive access to book to see her teachers at one of our two Parent/Teacher Evenings. You can choose between Thursday 8 April and Tuesday 13 April. All details will be provided when you receive the Interim Report.
Mid-year Reports will be issued on Wednesday 30 June and there will be another Parent/Teacher Evening on Wednesday 7 July.
Change to Stanley Bay bus timetable
Auckland Transport has announced it will be making changes to one of our school bus services. From the first day of Term 2 2021 (3 May) the 087 from Stanley Bay To Westlake Schools will start running 10 minutes earlier than at present. The bus will depart bus stop number 3456 at 58 Stanley Point Road at 7.35am. There will be no change to the route. This change will help to ensure students arrive at school on time, in light of the congestion currently being experienced on Lake Road.
Masks on buses
Speaking of buses, we’ve had a couple of calls from members of the public about students not wearing masks on public buses. Could you please remind your daughter that she must wear a mask if she is travelling on a public bus, for her safety and the safety of those around her. We appreciate your support in communicating this message. Masks are not needed on school buses.
Pasifika Fono
A reminder that our Pasifika Fono is coming up on Wednesday 7 April – just after the Easter break. If you are part of our Pasifika family, we’d love to see you for a great evening of connection. You’ll get to meet other Pasifika families and students, and meet our 2021 Pasifika mentors. You don’t need to register – just come along at 6.30pm to the Staff Room in the Admin Building. There is plenty of parking onsite, and staff will be available to guide you to the Staff Room.
Polyfest 2021
We are very excited to be performing as part of Polfest 2021, after the disappointment of last year’s cancellation. There will be a full dress rehearsal on Monday 12 April, 6.30pm at Westlake Boys and we perform on Thursday 15 April at 11.45am.
Just in time for the holidays
Entertainment has some great savings on things you can do these school holidays. Our Music Department is selling subscriptions to Entertainment as a fundraiser – it costs just $69.99 for a single city subscription, which lasts for a year from activation (within three months of purchase). 20% of each sale will support our Music Department.
Second-Hand Uniform Shop
Our Second-Hand Uniform Shop is open every Friday lunchtime (12.25 – 1.15pm) during Term Time. Just come to reception in the Admin Centre and they will direct you.
Term 1 Key Dates
Tuesday 30 March: Junior and Senior Progress Reports
Friday 2 April (school closed): Good Friday
Monday 5 April (school closed): Easter Monday
Tuesday 6 April (school closed): Easter Tuesday
Thursday 8 April: Report Evening One (4-7pm)
Tuesday 13 April: Report Evening Two (4-7pm)
Friday 16 April: End of Term 1
Sunday 25 April: The observance goes to Monday 26 April which is in the holiday break
Term 2 Key Dates
Monday 3 May: Term begins for all students
Thursday 13 May: Teacher-only Day
Friday 4 June: Teacher-only Day
Monday 7 June: Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday (school closed)
Friday 9 July: End of Term 2