Our Aspirations

4 Aug 2026

 

Dear Parents and Whānau,

We’ve had a couple of parents reach out asking if we can keep Pet Day on our school calendar this year!

Before we make a firm decision tomorrow, we need to gauge overall interest. If you would like Pet Day to go ahead, please let us know what farm animal you will be entering.  We need at least half the school to be entering a farm animal to get Pet Day on track.  Otherwise we will stick to the Gala Day and try again for Pet Day next year.

We also need parent help.

How to respond:

Email: office@coroglen.school.nz
Text: 0272 053 495
Please send us your response by Wednesday at 3:00 PM.

Once we tally the numbers, we’ll make a final call and let everyone know. Thank you for your quick input and support!

Warm regards,

Vicky / Jodi

Coroglen School Team

3 Aug 2026

 

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

With our Annual School Gala just around the corner on 19th September, preparations for one of our biggest crowd favorites—the Gala Grocery Raffle—are officially underway!

To make this year’s raffle hampers a success, we are asking each family to contribute just one or two non-perishable grocery items. 

Gourmet sauces, specialty oils, or dressings
Coffee, tea, or artisan hot chocolate
Crackers, specialty biscuits, or savory snacks
Jams, preserves, chutneys, or honey
Baking mixes, boxed treats, or chocolates
Canned goods or everyday pantry staples
(Please ensure all donated items are unopened, non-perishable, and well within their expiration date.)

Collection Deadline:

Please send your item to school with your child by 14th September.  Items can be handed directly to your child’s classroom teacher or dropped off at the main office.

Thank you so much for your generosity and ongoing support. Small contributions from every family make a huge difference for our school!

Warm regards,

Vicky

 

31 Jul 2026

Dear Parents and Whānau,

Mark your calendars! We are excited to announce that our Annual School Gala is coming up on Saturday, 19th September.

Things will look a little different this year—we won't be hosting a Pet Day as part of the event, but we have plenty of fun and exciting things planned for the whole family. Keep an eye out, as more details will follow soon!

A fantastic gala takes a community effort, and we would love your help to make this year's event a huge success. We are currently forming a Gala Committee to help plan and run the day. If you would like to assist in any way—big or small—please get in touch with Vicky in the office.

Thank you for your ongoing support, and please be sure to save the date!

Please note that my office hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday but I am also available via office@coroglen.school.nz Tuesday and Thursday.

Warm regards,

Vicky

Coroglen School

24 Jul 2026

Dear Parents and Whānau,

What a fantastic first week back at school!

The children have settled back into their classroom routines and learning exceptionally well. It has been wonderful to see their focus, enthusiasm, and smiling faces right from day one.

Thank you for helping them get off to such a positive start. We hope you all have a lovely, relaxing weekend!

Warm regards,

Coroglen School Team

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