30 July 2025

Principal’s Greeting

Kia ora Glenview Parents and Whānau

We hope you enjoyed a restful and refreshing break. Term three has begun positively, and we are delighted to welcome back our returning students and extend a warm welcome to our new students to Glenview and we look forward to the enthusiasm and fresh energy they bring.

At Glenview, continuous learning and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do. Learnership goes beyond acquiring new knowledge—it involves building skills, resilience, and the confidence needed to face challenges and thrive. We encourage our students to embrace new opportunities and strive for daily improvement. Every small step forward is meaningful and brings us closer to achieving our goals.

Winter sports are still in full swing, and we wish all our athletes continued success. Whether you are participating in football, basketball, netball, or hockey, your dedication and team spirit make us proud. Keep working hard, and most importantly, enjoy the rest of your season! Please remember to show appreciation to your coaches and supporters who help you attend practices and games.

A gentle reminder to all families: punctuality is essential for students to fully engage in learning. Arriving at school on time ensures your child has a positive start to their day and maximizes their educational experience. Please ensure students arrive before the first bell and are picked up promptly at the end of the day.

We are pleased to inform you that our new front fence and gate system has been installed to enhance the safety and security of our school community. To ensure student safety, the gates will be closed each morning from 9:30 am onwards. If your child arrives after this time, they will need to be accompanied into the school by a parent or caregiver, or have the gate opened by an adult. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we continue to prioritise the wellbeing of all our students.

Term three is packed with exciting Glenview events. Stay informed through our regular communication channels—our website, emails, and social media updates.

We look forward to another fantastic term filled with learning, growth, and many memorable moments. Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to our Glenview community.

Ngā mihi nui,
Carl Allan
Principal

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent teacher conferences will be taking place on Thursday 28 August from 3.15 pm till 5.30 pm and Friday 29 August from 9 am to 3.30 pm.

Please note that all teachers will be unavailable for instruction on Friday 28 August 2025.

Further details on how to book a parent teacher conference with your child/children will be sent out via Hero and Facebook nearer the time.

It is acknowledged that a strong partnership between parents and teachers is important for children’s ongoing learning. This is an opportunity to come and talk to your child’s teacher about their learning.

2025 Board Elections

Nominations have opened for the election of 7 parent representatives to the Glenview School Board on Friday 18 July 2025.

All eligible voters would have received a nomination form by email, or if we do not have your email address it will be sent to you by post. The nomination pack will include a cover letter explaining the nomination process as well as a nomination form. You can use this form to nominate yourself, or you can nominate someone else in the community. (If you are going to nominate someone else, ensure they are aware of your nomination and are willing to accept the nomination). Information on who is not eligible to be a School Board member is provided with the nomination form.

Nominations close at noon on Wednesday 6 August 2025. Nominations can be submitted by email or by returning the completed nomination form to the school office. You may provide a candidate statement and photograph with your nomination.

The electoral roll is held at the school office and can be viewed during normal school hours.

For more information about being a School Board Member, click on the link below.

If an election is necessary it will be held on 10 September.

New Enrolments

Library

The library is sharing with classrooms at the moment, but we are still open! 

Please remember that books are issued for 2 weeks and then need to be returned. If your child doesn’t have class library time then they need to come back at break time and be put into the returns box or re-issued for another 2 weeks.

Dates to Note for the Upcoming Weeks

Please refer to our website: glenview.school.nz for any up-to-date changes

General School Information

Hero App

Parents/Caregivers have you downloaded the HERO App? If not please click here for instructions https://hero.linc-ed.com/parents/

HERO enables you to keep up-to-date with all school communication through a modern computer browser or through the app. Note, Internet Explorer is not supported.

This is our main platform for communicating with parents/caregivers. If you are having any issues logging on please contact the school office. Please note that your child needs to be enrolled before you can have access to the App. 

Facebook

Our link for our school Facebook page is:  https://www.facebook.com/GlenviewPrimarySchoolHamilton.

Nut Allergy

We have children with severe food allergies to peanuts/nuts, eggs and cheese at school.  Any exposure to peanuts, other nuts, cheese and egg may cause a life threatening reaction.

To reduce the chance of this happening, please do not send any food containing peanuts or other nuts to school in your child’s lunchbox.

We also ask that if your child does have any egg or cheese in their lunchbox, it is important that they wash their hands and face straight after eating.

If your child has eaten peanuts, other nuts, cheese or eggs before school, please ensure their hands and face have been thoroughly washed before coming to school.

We appreciate your support of these procedures.

Updating Information

Please remember to update your contact details promptly with our office if they change. Accurate information ensures we can quickly reach you if your child becomes unwell or in case of emergencies.

Sports Fees

A reminder to please pay your child's term two sports fees at the school office as soon as possible.

Basketball $35
Netball $50
Junior Hockey $50
Middle & Senior Hockey $70

Or alternatively you can pay online into the school bank account, details are:

Account Name: Glenview School Hamilton (Board)
Account No: 12 3152 0019636 00
Reference: Students Name & Room
Particulars: e.g. Basketball

Many thanks.

Junior Syndicate

Learning about Characters

In J2, we have been learning about Characters.  We have been reading the book Roo and Vladimir.  They are dogs who become best friends. We painted them, making sure to use the right colours and paint them the right size!  Listening to stories and painting are two of the many things we love doing at school! 

Painting our characters

Middle Syndicate

Middle School Poetry Recital – Voices that Shine

Over the past few weeks—including time during the holidays—our amazing middle school ākonga have been working hard to rehearse and perform selected poems with confidence, expression, and heart. Each class held its own poetry recital, where students showcased their performance skills, and from these, four representatives were chosen to take part in our Middle School Poetry Competition which will be held on Monday the 28th of July. Two outstanding finalists will then be selected to perform at our whole-school assembly.

Throughout this process, students have demonstrated the Habit of ‘Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision’, speaking clearly and meaningfully so the poet’s voice could be truly heard. Their ‘Persistence’ has shone through as they practised again and again, showing resilience and dedication. Many of the poems invited us to laugh and smile, offering the chance to explore ‘Finding Humour’, while others sparked a sense of ‘Wonderment and Awe’, reminding us of the beauty and depth poetry can offer.

We are proud to present every class’s group poem at our upcoming assembly—a true celebration of teamwork, courage, and creativity. Ka rawe, tamariki mā! You’ve brought the words to life with passion and pride.

Performing our Poems

Senior Syndicate

The First Two Weeks at Glenview School – Term 3

S4 Senior Students

The first two weeks at Glenview have been awesome! We’ve been showing our school values and tikanga every day. If we do it well, we can earn a Mario Kart coin! Then you are allowed to play E-Sports at lunchtime on a Tuesday and Thursday, and it is AMAZING! Tell me, how many kids get to play Mario Kart at school and race their friends while also earning house points! Not many as far as I'm aware.

Some students have been trained as E-Sport Monitors. We get to help Mr Mac run everything. We set up the races, organise the games, support and teach the players if they are stuck and we even get to race at the end of each session. We love getting the opportunity to show and practice our leadership skills.

The senior school has also had some exciting visitors with us for the start of Term 3. We have all had Chinese exchange students. It’s been so cool using Google Translate on the iPad to chat with them and learn about what life is like in China. They are super kind, fun to play with, and even brought little gifts for us! We’ve been helping them learn English, and they’ve taught us new things too. Some of our favourite moments are just hanging out with them and learning how we’re the same and different.

Honestly, Glenview is the best school and we have had a great start to term 3! Earning coins, playing Mario Kart and making new friends from around the world.  🎮🏁🌏

Mario Kart

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