7th May 2026

Principals Greeting

Kia ora Glenview parents and whānau,

Welcome back to term two. I hope you all had a refreshing break and are ready for another positive and productive term. A special welcome to the new families joining our Glenview School community—we’re very pleased to have you with us.

A Fresh Look for Our Newsletter
You’ll notice this term that our newsletter has a refreshed format. We’ve made some changes to make it clearer, more accessible, and easier to find the information that matters most to you. We’d value your feedback as we continue to refine how we communicate with our community.

Reporting to Parents
Later this term, we will be sharing student progress information with you in line with the Ministry of Education’s updated reporting requirements. These changes are designed to provide clearer, more meaningful information about your child’s learning, progress, and next steps. Our reports will give you a better understanding of how your child is achieving in relation to the curriculum, as well as how you can support their learning at home. We look forward to sharing this updated approach with you and continuing to strengthen our partnership in supporting your child’s success.

Regular Attendance Matters
Regular attendance continues to be a key focus for us. Being at school every day supports not only academic progress but also social connections and a strong sense of belonging. Every day really does count, and we appreciate your support in ensuring your child attends school regularly.

Encouraging Reading at Home
Reading at home remains one of the most powerful ways you can support your child’s learning. Even a short time spent reading together each evening can significantly build confidence, vocabulary, and a love of learning. Keep it enjoyable—stories, comics, articles—anything that sparks interest.

Learnership and Habits of Mind
At Glenview School, we continue to grow our learners through developing positive habits of mind. These help students become thoughtful, resilient, and capable learners. Some of the key habits we focus on include:

• Persistence – Sticking with challenges

• Managing Impulsivity – Thinking before acting

• Listening with Understanding and Empathy – Respecting others’ ideas

• Thinking Flexibly – Being open to new approaches

• Striving for Accuracy – Taking care with quality work

• Questioning and Problem Posing – Being curious and thoughtful

• Applying Past Knowledge – Using what we already know in new situations

• Thinking and Communicating Clearly – Expressing ideas effectively

These habits support success both in and beyond the classroom.

Upcoming Events
We have a full and exciting term ahead, including sports, cultural opportunities, and chances to connect with you through school events. Your involvement makes a real difference, so please keep an eye on our communications for updates.

Keeping Information Up to Date
A reminder to please ensure your contact details are current with the school office. This helps us stay in touch and respond quickly if needed.

Thank you for your continued support of our school. We look forward to working together to make term two a successful and enjoyable one for all our students.

Ngā mihi nui,
Carl Allan
Principal

Date 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 Hero Parent Log in

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.

 Student and Parent Contact
Details

Student and Parent Contact
Details

Could you please ensure that you let the
office staff know if the contact details for your family change. This way we
are able to keep our records up to date ensuring we are able to contact parents
quickly if your child becomes unwell or if there is an emergency.

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

Junior Hockey $50

Middle & Senior Hockey $70

Junior Netball $30

Middle & Senior Netball $55

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

Account Name: Glenview School Hamilton (Board0

Account Number: 12 3152 0019636 00

Reference: Students Name & Room 

Particulars: Basketball

Many thanks

Junior Syndicate

Year 2 Dance

In Year 2, we have been enjoying our weekly dance sessions every Tuesday in the hall with Mrs Zainey. We have been learning a variety of exciting new moves, carefully watching and copying the steps she teaches us. As our confidence grows, we are beginning to link our movements together and perform short sequences with better coordination and rhythm.

Along the way, we have explored different levels of movement, high, medium, and low, adding depth and creativity to our dances. Some of the moves can be challenging, but we show great perseverance and always try our best. Most importantly, we are having lots of fun as we build our confidence and develop our skills through dance.

Middle Syndicate

Anzac Day

Middle Team has kicked off the term by exploring ANZAC Day and what bravery and courage really mean — not just in big, dramatic ways, but in everyday moments too (like speaking up or trying something new, which can feel just as scary!). We’ve talked about the soldiers who showed incredible courage by leaving home to help others, and the class has been full of thoughtful questions and reflections. We also learned about dawn ceremonies, with some children sharing their own experiences of attending one — including just how early you have to get up! The poppy has been a big focus, too, and many were quite amazed that something so small can carry such an important meaning.

Senior Syndicate

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