Hōpara Week 1 Notices

Kia ora Hōpara Parents/Caregivers

We have had a wonderful start to the school year, with our goal setting meetings on Wednesday, and getting to know each other on Thursday and Friday! Next week we will be well and truly getting stuck into camp preparations for Week 3 - very exciting! 

Devices - 
If your child has their own BYOD device they can now start to bring it to school.We will support them with getting it functioning on our school wifi. 

Togs - 
Children in Hōpara can now begin to bring these on daily basis. 

Camp Parents -  Just another reminder that we have a camp parent meeting next Tuesday the 4th of February at 5pm in Hōpara. 

Summer Terms - It has been very hot over the last few days! Please ensure children are putting on sunscreen before school, bringing their hat, have their togs each day, and are armed with a drink bottle also. 


THINGS TO DIARY... 

Week 2 - 

  • TUESDAY - Camp Parents Meeting - for those attending camp - 5pm in Hōpara 
  • THURSDAY - Waitangi Holiday


Week 3 - 

  • WEDNESDAY 12th TO FRIDAY  14th- Hōpara Camp at Wainui! (NOTE - there will be a notice with last minute reminders coming out next).

WAINUI CAMP Packing List

Please do not underestimate the importance of this camp list. The weather in Wainui can change in an instant.
Items such as Polypropylene, waterproof jackets and woollen jumpers, are put on the list for a VERY specific purpose. These items MUST be included in your child’s gear bag. 

Absolutely ESSENTIAL - 
  • Warm sleeping bag
  • Pillow
  • PJ’s
  • Toiletries
  • Insect repellent 
  • Beach towel AND Bath towel
  • Plate, cup, bowl and cutlery and a NAMED tea towel in a ROBUST carry bag please
  • Bags for wet/dirty gear
  • WATERPROOF raincoat
  • Warm polar fleece or woollen jumper
  • T-Shirts / sweatshirts
  • Shorts / track pants (both are essential)
  • Socks and underwear
  • Thermals / Polypro  
  • Togs
  • WARM hat (Beanie)
  • Sunhat
  • Sunscreen / sunglasses
  • Sneakers 
  • Sneakers (no crocs or boat shoes) for Coasteering (different to sneakers above)
  • Torch
  • Daypack with morning tea and lunch for Day 1 in lunch box.
  • Water bottle
  • Year 6 HOME BAKING in a named container
  • Year 5 Fruit in a named container

OPTIONAL:
  • Camera – NOT cell phones or iPods with cameras. 

NOT REQUIRED and if found will be confiscated - 
  • Cell phones, iPods, devices, or any electronic games or toys
  • Money
  • Jewellery
  • Pocket knives

Contact Phone Numbers during Camp
Wainui Camp – (03) 304 8460


Ngā mihi nui

Ashley and Mr B






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