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Kia ora, Malo e Lelei, Talofa Lava, Ni Hao, Namaste, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa Lahi Atu, Kia orana, Mauri, Greetings.

Welcome back to the 2026 school year. We hope you all enjoyed a restful and refreshing summer break and had time to relax and have fun with whānau and friends.

A warm welcome to our new students and families joining our school community this year. We are delighted to have you with us and look forward to getting to know you and supporting your learning journey.

To our returning students and whānau, welcome back. It is wonderful to see familiar faces and begin another year of learning together.

At Manurewa Central School, we remain committed to supporting the learning, wellbeing, and belonging of every child. In 2026, we will continue to encourage our tamariki to grow as confident learners, caring friends, and proud members of our school community.

We are proud of the positive partnerships we have with our whānau and community, and we look forward to strengthening these connections throughout the year.

I would also like to welcome back our dedicated staff, who work together to create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for our students.

We are excited about the opportunities 2026 will bring and the learning we will share together.

Thank you for your ongoing support of our school.

We wish everyone a happy and successful start to the school year.

Ngā mihi nui

Sandy Griffin
Acting Principal

Swimming at School

We are unable to exempt children from our swimming programme, just as we are unable to exempt children from a maths lesson.

Please be assured the health and safety of all of our students is at the forefront of our planning.

The school Board has policies and procedures in place to ensure the safety of all pool users.

Swimming and basic aquatic skills are a core part of the refreshed NZ Health and Physical Education curriculum.

Given the number of adults and children that have drowned over December and January, this aspect of a student's education is important and very necessary.

If, for medical reasons, your child is unable to participate in our swimming programme, please provide a medical certificate or similar documentation to the Principal.

Appropriate swimwear is required. Street clothes, non-swim fabrics, and loose clothing are not permitted in the water.

• Swimwear should be clean, well-fitted, and designed for swimming activities.


• Rash tops, swim shorts, one-piece swimsuits, swimming togs and goggles (optional)


• Towel


• Please avoid cotton clothing, as it can weigh swimmers down in the water.

All swimming gear (named) must be all in a large named plastic bag or similar.

Thank you

Pick Up and Drop Off Students

Please enter and leave school daily using the Turf gate or Cenotaph gate.

Gates are closed at 9am and opened at the end of the day at 2.55pm.

Late students use the main office and are required to sign in as 'Late'.

Please do not use the office area unless you need to speak with office staff.

Please pick children up promptly at 3pm.

We have no afterschool supervision.

Thank you for your help with this.

Road Safety

We continue to encounter near-miss incidents at the Great South Road/Hill Road crossing.

Auckland Transport and our Community Constables attended a parent meeting this week to discuss how we can best support our children in getting to school safely in the morning when crossing at the intersection by the cenotaph.

Please talk to your children about road safety and being vigilent when crossing the road.

Swimming at School

Swimming is part of our PE curriculum. It is expected that all children will swim.

Please ensure swimming gear is clearly named for every student.

A note from a parent/caregiver is required if your child is not swimming for any reason.

Whanau teachers will let you know when each class/Pod will be swimming.

Ready for Learning

Parents, caregivers and whānau

Please help your child/ren to be at school by 8.30-8.45am every day.

This gives your child/ren time to talk with the teacher, see their friends and get organised for learning for their day.

All students are required to be 'ready for learning' by 9.00am every day.

Our learning programmes begin at this time.

Thank you for your help and support in ensuring a happy start to the school day for your child/ren every day.