Mid-term 4 newsletter
Mid-term 4 newsletter
We wish our seniors the very best for their NZQA examinations which begin tomorrow. Here is the timetable again for you: https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/
Please take note of the key dates for the rest of the year at the end of this email. There is also a link to the 2026 dates and year planner.
Strike action: Wednesday 5 November 1.15pm - 3.15pm
As signalled last week, The Post Primary Teachers’ Association (PPTA) has now given formal notification of strike action on the afternoon of Wednesday 5 November from 1.15pm to 3.15pm.
- Students in Years 9 and 10 will be asked to go home after period 3 at lunchtime, 12.45pm. Junior students are encouraged to use this time at home to revise ahead of Junior Assessment Week next week.
- NZQA examinations for seniors will not be affected and will run as according to the timetable.
Teacher only day: Friday 7 November
As per the year planner, there is a Ministry of Education Teacher Only Day on Friday. Staff will be involved in curriculum and assessment change planning for 2026. Junior students are encouraged to use this time at home to revise ahead of Junior Assessment Week next week.
Junior Assessment Week: 10-14 November
The schedule for these junior assessments will be emailed to students and posted on our school website. Class teachers will communicate what is being assessed and how students can best prepare for success.
Fame JR Junior Musical: Thursday 6 - Saturday 8 November
We are excited for our inaugural Junior Musical Theatre production of Fame JR which will be staged in the Black Box Theatre this week. Tickets are available through MyKindo.
Roadworks on Onewa Road: 13 November 2025 – 27 November
There will be significant work on the stormwater system, roadside drains and some of the footpath on Onewa Road, between Birkenhead Ave intersection and Kauri Glen Road. This 2-week upgrade will take place with 24/7 partial lane closures on Onewa Road to deliver these improvements as quickly as possible. For more details about the project, see: https://haveyoursay.at.govt.
Please plan ahead for getting to school on time, particularly seniors with NZQA examinations.
Increased national risk of measles
Information and links from Health New Zealand were shared in an email last week. Do not hesitate to contact one of our nurses if you have any questions. Email nurse@northcote.school.nz
Key dates for the rest of the year
Week 5
- Tuesday 4 November: NZQA examinations begin
- Wednesday 5 November: PPTA strike action 1.15-3.15pm
- Thursday 6 - Saturday 8 November: Junior Musical - Fame JR
- Friday 7 November: Ministry of Education Teacher Only Day - no junior students at school. NZQA exams not affected
Week 6
- Monday 10 - Friday 14 November: Junior Assessment Week
- Friday 14 November: Year 8 Transition Visit to Northcote College
Week 8
- Monday 24 - Friday 28 November: Year 9 Camp 2 to Motutapu Island
- Friday 28 November: NZQA examinations end
- Friday 28 November 6pm: Year 13 Leavers’ Event
Week 10
- 11 December 10am: Year 10 Prizegiving and last day. Reports emailed home
- 12 December 10am: Year 9 Prizegiving and last day. Reports emailed home
2026 Year Planner: https://www.northcote.school.