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3 Nov 2026

GUMBOOTS & GLAM – RAFFLE & BLIND AUCTIONS  

A little reminder to all our school families that our Gumboots & Glam raffle and blind auctions are now available to enter through the school office!

There are some fantastic prizes up for grabs, so pop into the office, check them out and get your entries in!

Raffles: 1st Prize - 13" Pizza Oven, 2nd Prize - DKSH treats bundle
Blind Auctions - 1 x Term of Numberworks (value $690), and 1 x Term of Epic Music lessons (value 150)

Entries for those not attending close Friday 6th November, so don't miss out!

Every dollar raised goes towards supporting our tamariki with new sports and music equipment, and replacing outdated technology around the school.

Thank you for getting behind our fundraiser and helping make a difference!  

30 Oct 2026

Following our earlier discussions this year regarding technology provision at Monrad Intermediate, we believe it is time to seek community input on whether our "manual" location needs to change for 2028. We are starting this process now to ensure we a fully prepared for 2028.  We are sending the attached survey form to Hiwinui School families to gather their thoughts on whether technology and engineering instruction would be better fitted for purpose onsite at our school.

Please fill in the form attached with your preference and thoughts.   If your Child/ren are not in the intermediate space currently we still value your opinion for future planning.0

Intermediate Technology form

21 Oct 2026

If you’ve been sitting on the fence, now’s the time to jump on board!   We’ve dropped tickets from $60 to just $30 until Monday 26 October (Labour Day) to help get more of our school community along for a fantastic night out.
 
This is all about raising funds for our kids and our school, and with so many generous businesses donating towards the event, we’d love to see a great crowd come together to make the most of it!
 
  Curious about what’s up for grabs? Check out our auction booklet below!
 
  Tickets: www.gumbootsandglam.online
  Auction booklet: https://canva.link/gumboots-glam-nov-2026
 
No need to dress up — just bring your friends, enjoy a fun night out and support our school. Every ticket makes a difference!  

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21 Sep 2026

Please contact the office and let us know as soon as you know.

17 Sep 2026

Kia Ora Whānau,

As we work together to keep our learning environment clean, healthy, and safe for all our tamariki, we would love your support at home with a quick refresher on toilet habits.

Tonight and over the weekend, could you please have a gentle chat with your child about:

Using the toilet correctly: Reminding them where everything goes so our shared spaces stay clean for everyone.
Flushing after every use: Leaving the toilet clean and ready for the next person.
Washing hands thoroughly: Using soap and water every single time to keep germs away.

We’ve noticed a few tricky messes and accidents popping up in our bathroom areas recently. A quick conversation at home makes a huge difference in helping our tamariki take pride in keeping their shared spaces tidy.

Thank you so much for your ongoing care and partnership!