🦸‍♂️ Superhero Dress-Up Day Update 🦸‍♀️

Kia ora whānau,

You may have noticed in the newsletter that we were planning to hold a Superhero Dress-Up Day tomorrow. We have decided to postpone this event until next Friday, 26 June.

Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seeing all of our superheroes next week!

Ngā mihi

Mōrena,

We still have containers and dishes to be collected from the bake sale. These are in the office area.

Free frozen bread - In the trolley by Steph's office. Help yourself!

Kaiāwhina (Teacher Aide) – Level 1 Māori Immersion Class

Permanent Position | 5 Hours per Day

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Kaiāwhina to join our kura and support teaching and learning within our Level 1 Māori Immersion class. Working alongside the kaiako, you will help support ākonga across all areas of their learning, contributing to a positive, engaging, and culturally rich classroom environment where tamariki can thrive.
Our kura is proud to offer two Māori Immersion classes alongside five English-medium classes. We are deeply committed to the revitalisation, growth, and everyday use of te reo Māori, and we are looking for someone who shares this commitment and is passionate about supporting tamariki on their reo Māori journey.

The successful applicant will:

• Have experience working with children in an educational or similar setting.
• Demonstrate a good level of proficiency in te reo Māori.
• Show a commitment to continuing their own te reo Māori learning and development.
• Be positive, supportive, and proactive in their approach.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team while also showing initiative.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with ākonga, whānau, and staff.
• Contribute to the ongoing growth and strengthening of te reo Māori within our kura.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our ākonga while helping to nurture and strengthen te reo Māori for future generations.
If you are passionate about education, te reo Māori, and supporting tamariki within a collaborative and caring learning environment, we would love to hear from you.

Email your covering letter, CV, and two references to:
principal@tehaukaretu.school.nz by 3pm on 3rd July 2026

Kia ora e te Whānau,
With Upper Hutt growing fast through new subdivisions and housing developments, the Ministry of Education is currently reviewing enrolment schemes for local Upper Hutt Primary and Intermediate Schools, including Te Kura o Hau Karetu. This proactive step helps ensure that student numbers are evenly distributed across the Upper Hutt area so our classrooms don't become overcrowded. We are only in the very initial stages of this process, and we want to assure you that as soon as we have more detailed information, we will share it with our community for valuable feedback and consultation.  

Ngā mihi nui

Laura Titi - Presiding Member of the Board, and Karen Wellington - Principal/Tumuaki.