Our Values

19 Feb 2026

 

Kia ora e te Bayswater whānau,

Whether you’re new to our school or have been part of the community for a while, we’d love to warmly introduce (or reintroduce!) the Bayswater Whānau Group — a group of parents and caregivers who come together to support our tamariki, strengthen community connections, and help create memorable school experiences.

You are invited to join us for our Whānau Group AGM on Thursday 26th at 5.30pm. (Followed by kaitahi dinner).

This will be a chance to celebrate the achievements of the past year, reflect on the impact the group has had within our school, and acknowledge the conclusion of mahi from our current officers as they step back from their roles.

To ensure the whānau group can continue, we are seeking parents and caregivers to step into three key officer positions: Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer

The good news is you won’t be doing it alone — previous officers will remain alongside the group to support, guide, and share their knowledge, making the transition smooth and sustainable.

Being part of the whānau group is a meaningful way to contribute to the school community, meet other parents, and have a voice in initiatives that benefit our children. Many hands make light work, and fresh energy helps keep the group thriving.

If you’ve ever been curious about getting involved, this is a great meeting to attend — with no obligation to take on a role. We know families contribute to Bayswater in many different ways, and every form of support is valued.

We hope you can join us as we look ahead and shape the next chapter of the Bayswater Whānau Group together.

 

Ngā mihi nui,
Abby, Lenny, Freya and Dale

19 Feb 2026

Kia ora koutou,

 

We have been busy over the break getting ready for another year of Kaitahi Dinners.  We ended the year on a high with over 200 people attending the festive Kaitahi @ Bayswater School Dinner in December.  The next Kaitahi Dinner will be on Thursday 26 February.  

 

We will be cooking again in the new kitchen at the Kaitahi Hub on Wednesday 25th Feb and Thursday 26th Feb.  Some of our volunteers are away this month so we are looking for more hands to help with this dinner.  Thursday is our main prep day when we need lots of help with peeling, chopping, washing, sauteing etc.  We are looking for people to help during the day 10am to 3pm with the prep.  And a second shift to help from late afternoon to around 9pm with the dinner service and clean up.  If you are available to help please let me know. 

 

Thanks to food donations from Kiwiharvest, Uglys and Wild Wheat we will be serving a summer feast of glazed ham, roasted chicken and seasonal salads.  Attached is a flyer for the dinner.  Please mark this date in your calendar and come along to connect with your neighbours!

 

Nga mihi nui,

 

Brianna Parkinson

Chair – Kai 4 Communities Inc

M 021 2465686

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19 Feb 2026

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