Week 11, Term 1 2025
Principals Message
As we reach the end of Term 1, it’s hard to believe how quickly the weeks have flown by! It’s been a busy and exciting term, filled with learning, growth, and wonderful experiences for both students and staff.
This term has also brought a few changes to our Ridgeview whānau. We recently said a heartfelt goodbye to Daniel Kemball, who is moving on to a new opportunity at Ōtāhuhu Intermediate next term. We’ll miss him but are excited to hear how he continues to grow and shine in his new role.
We’re also farewelling Claire Gibbons as she heads off on maternity leave. We wish her all the best for this exciting next chapter and can’t wait to meet her little one when they arrive! In preparation for Term 2, we’re pleased to welcome Ms Paula, who is spending some time with us this week to get to know the students and staff before officially starting next term.
To celebrate the wonderful learning that has taken place this term, we’d love to invite all parents and caregivers to visit classrooms on Thursday from 12:30pm onwards. This is a great opportunity to see what your tamariki have been working on and to share in their achievements. If your child is leaving early after the learning showcase, please remember to sign them out at the office. Otherwise, school will finish at the usual time of 3:00pm.
A reminder that Friday is a Teacher Only Day. Our staff will be engaging in professional development focused on the refreshed Mathematics and English curriculum.
Thank you for all your support this term—we look forward to a positive and inspiring Term 2!
Ngā mihi,
Cassey Prentice
Sponsorship
This term we have been really lucky to recieved some amazing and generous sponsorship from the following companies:
Countdown Mairangi Bay
Pionare Pies
Green Gorilla Bins
If you do head into Pioneer Pies, please mention Ridgeview school and that we appreciated their donation and support this term.
Heading into Term 2
Term 2 is a short but very busy term please put the following dates into your Calendar now so nothing comes up as a suprise:
1st May - Waitakere Ranges Sustainability Trip
16th May - Pink Shirt Day (Anti-Bullying)
26th May - Samoan Language Week
29th May - Colour Run (Sanders Reserve)
30th May - Teacher Only Day
2nd June - Kings Birthday (Public Holiday)
9th June -International Languages Week
20th June - Matariki (Public Holiday)
26th June - Night Markets at School
27th June - Last Day - House art Comp and Open Day 11.45am.
In Memory of Janne Carter
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Janne Carter.
Janne was a treasured member of the Ridgeview School community, serving as our Office Administrator for an incredible 43 years before retiring in 2017. Her dedication, kindness, and commitment made a lasting impact on generations of students, staff, and families.
We wish to acknowledge the important contribution Janne made to the life of our school, and we extend our sincere condolences to her family and loved ones at this time. She will always be remembered as a valued part of the Ridgeview story.