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PRINCIPAL'S PERSPECTIVE
Andrea Hunter
Kia ora koutou,
Our school disco last week was a huge success! The Year 0-6 students had an incredible time dancing the night away, all thanks to DJ AJ and Pickle, who kept the energy high with great music and enthusiasm. It was a memorable night that truly strengthened the community spirit in our school. A huge thank you goes out to the PTA, Friends of the PTA, and everyone who lent a hand to make it all possible!
Our school disco last week was a huge success! The Year 0-6 students had an incredible time dancing the night away, all thanks to DJ AJ and Pickle, who kept the energy high with great music and enthusiasm. It was a memorable night that truly strengthened the community spirit in our school. A huge thank you goes out to the PTA, Friends of the PTA, and everyone who lent a hand to make it all possible!
Our Year 7 & 8 students also enjoyed their social, with a special surprise—a live band! Ashley, Sam, and Paris from False Heights took the stage, performing a fantastic set that had students singing and dancing along.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to making these events such a success.
On the same evening as the disco, Hilltop hosted a teacher sharing session for the Taupō Environmental Collaborative. Local teachers shared the environmental education projects they’ve been working on this year, and the event concluded with a tour of Hilltop’s restoration sites (outside Rooms 5/6, Room 20/21, and the butterfly garden by the senior school). It was a wonderful opportunity to showcase the work our students and teachers have been doing. Teachers left feeling inspired for next year, equipped with great ideas to take back to their schools!
On the same evening as the disco, Hilltop hosted a teacher sharing session for the Taupō Environmental Collaborative. Local teachers shared the environmental education projects they’ve been working on this year, and the event concluded with a tour of Hilltop’s restoration sites (outside Rooms 5/6, Room 20/21, and the butterfly garden by the senior school). It was a wonderful opportunity to showcase the work our students and teachers have been doing. Teachers left feeling inspired for next year, equipped with great ideas to take back to their schools!
There are no more teacher only days planned for the rest of the year.
SAVE THE DATE - 2025
Wednesday 31st January 2025 - Student & Whanau hui/Meeting
The purpose of this meeting is to support our student’s transition into their new class for 2025. Parents will book a time on HERO (similar to parent/teacher/student meetings) and come to school with your child - bring their stationery, visit the classroom, meet the teacher and discuss your child’s strengths and interests. Parents will be able to book their times from January 2025.
Monday 3rd February - School Starts
Students back to school in their new classes
Thursday 6th February - Waitangi Day - Public Holiday
Friday 7th February - Teacher Only Day - Maths Curriculum
Ministry of Education Teacher-only Days for implementing the new Maths curriculum. School is closed.
These dates are on the school calendar which can be found on HERO and the school website:
Have a great week.
Ngā mihi,
Andrea Hunter
Principal
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