Our Values

12 Mar 2026

Tomorrow is the last day for Scholastic book orders -  13/03/2026

10 Mar 2026

Year 5/6 camp fundraiser. 

What: Ice blocks

When: Friday 20th March

Cost: $2

Please give money to the office by

Wednesday 18th March.

10 Mar 2026

Kia ora e te whānau

At the AGM we successfully filled the Secretary and Treasurer roles with incredible whānau — we are so lucky to have them on board. The only role left to fill is Chairperson. You could co-chair like we did in 2025.

Before you rule it out, here’s what it actually involves:

Set meeting dates (monthly, or fortnightly near events)
Send out the agenda
Chair the meeting
Share communications and keep things moving
That’s it. It’s coordination — not doing everything.

Our Whānau Group has just two core obligations:

Raise $3,000 per term to support teacher aides
Continue the legacy of Matariki
Everything else (yes, including the much-loved disco  ) is a bonus and depends on group capacity.

We’re a small school and rely on everyone contributing in some way — sports coaching, Board roles, whānau group, event help. Every child benefits.

Primary school is the season where we’re most hands-on — and the time goes fast. This is the window to shape their experience.

Pros!

Leadership experience for your CV
Community credibility
Very proud kids
And friendships for life (truly — working side by side for a year connects you in a special way)

We also set up a sustainable succession plan:

One year in the official role
One year supporting the next person
No burnout. Knowledge gets passed on. .

You’d be stepping into a supportive, capable team — the structure is already there.

And if Chair isn’t for you, we are still in real need of sponsorship support for upcoming events. If you have business connections or networks, please start those conversations. Bayswater School needs community backing in many ways.

If you’re even slightly considering the Chair role, reach out.  Let's have a coffee or chat on the phone. A conversation doesn’t commit you — it just opens the door.

Ngā mihi,
Abby

021 946 743

 

4 Mar 2026

Kia ora e te whānau

 

A reminder that you are all warmly invited to the school whānau picnic this Thursday (5.3.26) between 5 and 7 pm.

Bring your own dinner and join everyone near the senior playground.  This is a great opportunity to meet new friends and catch up with old friends.

We look forward to seeing you.

26 Feb 2026

Kia ora Bayswater Whānau. 

This term as part of our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) programme we are learning about digital safety and citizenship. Attached is a Digital Use Agreement between Bayswater School, the children and whānau. A paper copy is coming home for signing. Please return to school as soon as possible. 

In conversations with students a number of our tamariki are talking to strangers on Roblox. I highly recommend, if your child is using Roblox, that you switch their account to private. 

Before downloading an app at home it is advisible to check it out by visitoing the following site.  https://www.commonsensemedia.org/

Netsafe has a range of support resources for parents.  https://netsafe.org.nz/parents-and-caregivers

 

Jo Rea
Bayswater School

Digital-Technology-Use-Agreement.pdf