Our Aspirations

30 Jun 2026

Dear Parents, Caregivers, and Whānau,

At Coroglen School, we highly value open communication and staying connected with our wonderful community. To help keep our communication smooth and ensure our staff can give you their undivided attention, please take note of our updated availability and meeting guidelines below.

Standard Communication Hours
Our staff are available for general communication (emails, phone calls, and updates) during the following hours:

Time: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Days: Monday to Friday

Requesting a Face-to-Face Meeting
We know that some conversations are best had in person! To ensure the right staff member is available and fully prepared to chat with you without rushing, please follow this process:

Step 1: Send a direct email to the specific staff member you wish to meet with.
Step 2: Request a booking time that suits you both.
Please note: To avoid disrupting classroom learning or scheduled duties, we kindly ask that you do not drop in for spontaneous meetings during the school day.

Thank you for your ongoing support, cooperation, and partnership in making Coroglen School a fantastic place to learn!

Ngā mihi,

The Coroglen School Team

28 Jun 2026

Dear Parents, Caregivers, and Whānau,  

As part of our Term 2 inquiry topic, "Investigating freshwater life and water quality in our local environment," our class is participating in the White Bait Connections programme. We are excited to share details about our upcoming field trip. 

 

Trip Details & Logistics  

Topic: Freshwater Life and Water Quality Inquiry  
Field Trip Location: Waiwawa Reserve (Grassy Reserve Area)  
Date: Monday, 29 June 2026  
Number of Students: 27 students  
Lead Teacher / Person in Charge: Karlos Bosson  
External Coordinator: Shona Whittaker (White Bait Connections Coordinator)  

What We Will Be Doing  

Students will explore biodiversity, habitat needs, and human impacts on freshwater ecosystems. 

Important Safety Note: To ensure student safety, all student learning activities, presentations, and sample observations will take place entirely up on the flat, grassy reserve area away from the riverbank.
The water's edge and the riverbank pathways are strictly out-of-bounds for students.
The White Bait Connections coordinator and selected staff will safely collect water and creature samples from the stream and bring them up to the grass workspace for students to examine using specialised equipment. 

Supervision & Safety  

Student safety is our top priority. The school is enforcing an enhanced supervision structure that exceeds the mandatory 1 adult to 4 students ratio required for this environment. We will also have other adults on site to increase the ratio. We will also have a dedicated hand hygiene station set up on the reserve for students to wash up after handling any natural samples. 

Costs 

The Friends of The Te Whanganui O Hei Marine Reserve Trust have generously funded the core delivery of this programme. 

What Students Need to Bring  

Appropriate, enclosed outdoor footwear suitable for walking on grass.
A warm jacket/layers (suitable for outdoor winter conditions).
A refillable water bottle.
Any personal medical supplies (e.g., inhalers), which must also be updated on the attached medical profile. 

Next Steps for Parents/Caregivers  

Consent Form Update: Because the students are now entirely located in a standard park/reserve setting and will not be interacting with the river feature directly, this trip safely fits the criteria for the standard Blanket Parent Caregiver Consent Form.

If you have any questions, please contact Karlos Bosson directly. 

Thank you for your support in making these outdoor learning experiences possible!  

Kind regards,

 

Karlos Bosson

Coroglen School

22 Jun 2026

6 May 2026

Kia ora Whānau,

At Coroglen School, we are committed to providing our students with a modern, engaging learning environment while ensuring their safety and well-being in the digital world.

Today, your child is bringing home the Coroglen School Digital Technologies and Online Safety Agreement. This document outlines the expectations for responsible technology use at school and helps us maintain a safe, positive online space for all learners.

What you need to do:

Review: Please take a few moments to read through the agreement with your child. 
Sign: Both a parent/caregiver and the student need to sign the document.
Return: Please send the completed form back to school with your child at your earliest convenience.

By signing this, you are helping us ensure that technology remains a powerful and safe tool for your child’s education.

If you have any questions regarding our digital policies or the agreement itself, please feel free to reach out to the office or your child's teacher.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Ngā mihi,

The Team at Coroglen School

17 Feb 2026

Kia ora te whānau o Coroglen School,

 

The Board has been working hard to develop a new 3-Year Strategic Plan (2026–2028) to guide our school forward. We are excited about the direction we are heading, but we need your voice to ensure this plan truly reflects the aspirations of our community.

 

Our Proposed Strategic Goals: We have identified three key areas to focus on over the next three years:

Curriculum Excellence & Capability: Implementing the new New Zealand Curriculum while keeping our unique "Coroglen" identity at the heart of learning.

Thriving Learners & Equity: Using better assessment and reporting systems to partner with you in your child’s learning journey.

Strengthening Student Attendance: Building a culture where every child is present, engaged, and ready to learn.

 

We Need Your Feedback Does this sound like the right direction for our tamariki? Are there other priorities you think we should consider?

Please take a moment to review the draft plan https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cMyyx9VQ3Sk7asjIExbk2CA_O6COBsUtIO50v8kAHHg/edit?tab=t.0

 

If you have any feedback, questions, or ideas, please email our Principal, Karlos Bosson, at principal@coroglen.school.nz.

Your input is invaluable in helping us create the best possible environment for our children.

 

Ngā mihi nui,

The Coroglen School Board