3rd December 2025
Principal’s Greeting
Dear Glenview Primary School Community,
As we come to the end of another vibrant and rewarding year at Glenview Primary School, we take a moment to reflect on the many experiences, achievements, and relationships that have shaped our journey together. It has been a year marked by growth, resilience, and connection, all strengthened by the values that sit at the heart of our school community.
Throughout 2025, our students have shown tremendous progress across all learning areas. Their curiosity, determination, and love of learning have shone through in classrooms, across the playground, and within our wider community. Whether developing new skills in literacy and numeracy, participating in rich inquiry learning, or embracing leadership opportunities, our students have impressed us with their enthusiasm and commitment. The continued development of Learnership has further supported our learners to think deeply, collaborate effectively, and approach challenges with confidence.
Our school values — Honesty, Effort, Respect, and Engagement — continue to guide our daily interactions and shape the positive culture we are proud to uphold at Glenview. These principles have been evident in the way our students support one another, contribute to school life, and engage in community initiatives. We are incredibly proud of how they demonstrate these values both inside and outside the classroom.
To our Year 6 students, as you prepare to take your next steps beyond Glenview, we celebrate everything you have achieved during your time with us. Your leadership, energy, and unique contributions have enriched our school in countless ways. As you move on to intermediate and beyond, remember that you will always be part of the Glenview whānau. We look forward to seeing the exciting paths you will follow and the successes that await you.
This year, we also farewell several much-loved staff members who have made significant contributions to Glenview and to education over many years.
We extend our deepest gratitude and warmest wishes to Mrs Gray-Bird, Mrs Peden, and Mrs Wilson, who are retiring after long and dedicated careers. Their passion, professionalism, and commitment have touched the lives of countless students and families, leaving an enduring legacy within our school.
We also farewell Mrs Mayall, who after 22 years of devoted service to Glenview, will be leaving to spend precious time with her grandbabies. Her dedication, expertise, and warmth have been invaluable, and she will be greatly missed by students, staff, and families alike.
Finally, we say a heartfelt goodbye to Whaea Trish, whose contributions to our school and support of our learners have been deeply appreciated. We thank her for everything she has brought to Glenview and wish her all the very best for the future.
To all of our staff — thank you for your tireless effort, your passion for teaching, and your unwavering care for our tamariki. It is your commitment that makes Glenview Primary School the supportive, inspiring environment it is.
As we close out another successful year, I wish all our students, families, and staff a restful, joyful, and well-deserved summer break. May the holidays bring laughter, relaxation, and treasured time with loved ones.
Thank you for your continued support, trust, and partnership. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year as we begin another exciting chapter together at Glenview Primary School.
Ngā mihi nui,
Carl Allan
Principal
School Reports
Students online reports will be available via HERO on Wednesday, 10 December at 3pm. In the core areas (reading, writing and maths) it will give you specific information around the learning progressions your child has achieved against the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum. On your child's page on HERO, there is a document to help you understand what reporting looks like for the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum. If you had difficulty in reading the report please do not hesitate to contact your child's classroom teacher.
Students Leaving Glenview School at The End of Year
If you have not already notified us and are planning to leave our school at the end of 2025 (other than Year 6 students), it would be appreciated if you could please advise us by emailing the school at [email protected]
Medication Kept at School - Please Collect
If your child has medicine that has been administered at school this year and is kept in the school sick bay, could you please collect it from the office prior to school our last day of term, 16 December. This is particularly important if your child is not returning to Glenview School next year.
At the beginning of next year medications can be returned to the school and new medication consent forms will need to be completed.
New Enrolments
Important notice to all families
Do you have any children due to start with us in 2026? Do you know any friends who are living in the school area who are likely to enrol their children?
We would appreciate it if you could go to our school website and fill in either the online enrolment form or come to the office as soon as possible to fill one in.
We also require their Birth Certificate/Passport, household Proof of Address (if In-Zone) and Immunisation Certificate. This documentation can be either scanned and emailed to [email protected] or come to the office so we can take a photocopy.
Early enrolments help us pre-plan. Thanks!
Dates to Note for the Upcoming Weeks
| Term 4 | |
| Week 9 | |
| Thursday 4 December | Yr 4 Overnight Camp |
| Thursday 4 December | MKT Transition Visit |
| Friday 5 December | Yr 4 Big Day Out |
| Week 10 | |
| Tuesday 9 December | Year 2 Day |
| Wednesday 10 December | Reports Published and 2026 Classes Available on Hero |
| Wednesday 10 December | Middle School Gully Walk |
| Thursday 11 December | Year 6 Day |
| Friday 12 December | Students Meet 2026 Teacher |
| Week 11 | |
| Monday 15 December | Before School Disco |
| Tuesday 16 December | Leavers Assembly (9AM) |
| Tuesday 16 December | Last Day of Term 4 - Finishing at 12:00PM |
| 2026 Office Hours | |
| Thursday 29 January | Office Open (9AM-3PM) for stationery and enrolments |
| Friday 30 January | Office Open (9AM- 12PM) |
| Monday 2 February | Office Open (9AM-3PM) for Stationery and Enrolments |
| Term 1 | |
| Week 1 | |
| Tuesday 3 February | First Day of school for 2026 (8:55AM start) |
| Friday 6 February | Waitangi Day (School Closed) |
| Week 2 | |
| Thursday 12 February | Whanau Picnic/ Camp Parent Meeting |
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.
Our link for our school Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/GlenviewPrimarySchoolHamilton.
Updating Contact 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.
Thank you all for your continued support and active involvement in making Glenview School a wonderful place to learn and grow.
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.
Sports Fees
A reminder to please pay your child's sports fees at the school office as soon as possible.
Basketball $35
Summer Hockey $25
Touch Rugby $30
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
In 2025, the children in J5 have worked hard on their writing. They have written in many genres such as book retells, information reports, explanations, letters and personal recounts. Here is a selection of their writing from across the year.
| The Rainbow Fish went to see the wise octopus. The octopus said to give each of the fish a shiny scale. Then the Rainbow Fish would be happy. by Jasmeen | Dogs have paws. They like to swim. Dogs have fur. by Arisha | Elvie was in the paddock. She was lost. Mr Pollock shook the food tin. He shouted “Elvie, Elvie!’ and Elvie came. by Emilia | I went to Ninja Valley. I saw balls in a ball pit. We threw the balls at each other. by Brodie |
| The Rainbow Fish had a problem. He didn’t have friends but he figured it out. by Cataleyah-Roze | Dear Mr Grinling, You take good care of the lighthouse. Well done. From, Vedant | The Ugly Duckling felt very sad. Everyone was mean to him. He flew away and met some other swans. Then he was happy. by Dain | Dogs are mammals. They can jump. Dogs have fur. by Anastasia |
| In my lunchbox I have a boiled egg. I have popcorn. I like them. by Kalani | Dear My Mayall, Thank you for our new PE shed. You worked hard. I like both rooms. They look tidy. From, Anastasia | Mr Grinling went to sleep in a boat. He got scared awake by the Lifeguard’s light. by Kobe | I was on the stage. I was dancing. I was good. I was beautiful. by Sophia |
| Mr Grinling went surfing. He got a fright from the shark fins. It was the kids. by Arisha | The PAF show was fun. I liked it when the teachers sang ‘Soda Pop’. It was funny. by Emilia | Little Hector saved the day. He cleaned up all the rubbish. by Kalani | Dear Roo, You are brave. You are a hero. From, Brodie |
Middle Syndicate
Middle School Try-athlon Success!
Our Middle School students took part in an action-packed Try-athlon at the end of week 8, completing a run, bike and swim with enthusiasm and determination. It was wonderful to see every child showing perseverance, growing their skills, and demonstrating awesome sportsmanship throughout the event. The day was filled with excitement, encouragement, and plenty of smiles. Well done to all our tamariki for giving it their best and supporting one another!
Millar from M6 - “It was so much fun. My legs felt so dead at the end when I sprinted to the finish line. I want to do it all over again”.
Nathan from M2 - “It was pretty easy, but the run was definitely the hardest part”
Avi from M2 - “It was great fun and I found biking on the grass good practice because I usually only bike on the concrete”
Jeirenz from M4 - “ It was pretty hard and I could hardly breathe at the end”
Amyra from M6 - “The biggest challenge was everybody pushing in the swimming pool because they all wanted to win.”
Jamie from M5 - “My biggest challenge in the triathlon was keeping up with everyone in the run. I really, really enjoyed it”
Ramona from M5 - “ The swim was my favourite part of the triathlon, even though the pool was crowded and I could not go as fast as I would have liked.”
Middle School Try-athlon
Senior Syndicate
Interschools Athletics!
By Charlie Navarro and Te Kiriwera Herewini
We had an AMAZING time at interschools athletics. It was SPECTACULARRRRRRRRRR!!!!!! I (Charlie) have met a ton of astonishing and kind people from different schools. The schools were Hamilton West, Deanwell, Melville and obviously Glenview! I had an extraordinary experience. We did a bunch of activities including 800m run, sprints, high jump, long jump, cricketball throw, shotput (I got second and was so proud of myself) and finally relays. Overall, it was a blast!
The year 6 girls were great, I (Kiri) came 5th in cricketball throw. It was magnificent! I even made so many new friends from different schools. I had a splendid time here at interschools. We were cheering so loudly that Australia could hear us! I even found out one of my new friends liked the same things as me and even came from the same country. All of us chatted about our schools, what we were good at and more. We were all just messing around having fun together (not in a cheeky way). Everything was enjoyable and it was an incredible time for us.
Community Notices
