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We have a vision that all our children will leave Little River School proud and confident in who they are. Confident because they have the academic skills to choose what they want to do, and confident in their relationships with people so they can adjust to any educational situation.

Little River School is a great place to be. We believe the children get an excellent grounding at our school which enables them to meet with success and develop skills needed for life long learning. 

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What's happening at Little River School?

Upcoming Events in March

Wed 1

Raffle Return day

1 Apr 2026

Wed 1

Marae Visit

1 Apr 2026

Thu 2

Whanau Assembly

2 Apr 2026

Thu 2

House Challenge

2 Apr 2026

Thu 2

Last Day of Term 1

2 Apr 2026

Fri 3

Term 1 School Holidays

3 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Mon 6

Tech Akaroa Area School

6 Apr 2026

Mon 6

Solar Install

6 Apr 2026 - 10 Apr 2026

Mon 20

Up Up and Away - Kanuka HOS

20 Apr 2026

Mon 20

Term 2 Begins

20 Apr 2026

Thu 23

Student Council Meeting

23 Apr 2026

Tue 28

St Johns First Aid Lessons

28 Apr 2026

Tue 28

Week 2 Term 2

28 Apr 2026

Latest Notices

Basketball 2026
31 Mar 2026

Basketball 


Its that time of year again, Basketball starts term 2.  Runs for 12 weeks.


Two formats 
Year 5 and 6 is a team of 3 (plus subs) playing half court
Year 7 and 8 is full court, 5 a side (plus subs)


I need a show of hands please of what kids would like to play this season.
And from the parents:


*  A commitment to help with transport - as games are Monday night in Rolleston.
*  And we need a COACH


I do all the Admin for the teams, but don't play, so we need a coach for each team.


Also given the cost of fuel, to get the kids to Rolleston, we will be asking each child to pay $4 each week to the driver of the car they travel to basketball in.


I need to get team entries in, so please let me know ASAP if your child is interested.
Training will be Thursday after school in the Hall.


Thanks!!
Vanessa


Shaunmitchell001@gmail.com
0211201404

Huxster Version 3
30 Mar 2026

VERSION 3

I want to thank the whanau who filled out their permission forms in a timely manner and were clear on how many tamariki they could take. I would also like to thank the whanau who communicated any changes before the transport list was completed. Organising transport for 22 children and bikes is not straightforward, especially when I am chasing forms, transport, clarity and bikes up until the last minute. I apologise that I am now sending out VERSION 3 of the transport list. I am feeling distinctly ruffled. 

Year 5/6 tamariki need to be at the event and ready by 8.45

Year 7/8 tamariki need to be at the event and ready by 10.45

Tomorrow

Freya, Elsie, Ollie = Solo.    

Manning: Brayden and William

Rowley: Isla, Niamh, Isla

Hammond: Charlotte and Robert 

Malcolm: Chanelle, Sean

Pierce: Isobella, Savannah

McFarlane: Sarai and Micah

Young: Zoe, Slater, Jarod 

Tessa: Oliver, Isobel, Matthew  

Please contact the parent taking your child to organise pick up and bike transport. 

Pack the correct clothing and food and drink. It could could be hot, it could be cold, it could be windy, it could be sunny. 

 

Huxter - VERSION 2
30 Mar 2026

VERSION 2

Sorry for the late notice around this.It is very difficult to organise children and bikes when I do not have permission forms in and children do not have their bikes organised even now. Also the last minute changes have made things very very problematic. Everyone owes me chocolate.

Year 5/6 tamariki need to be at the event and ready by 8.45

Year 7/8 tamariki need to be at the event and ready by 10.45

Tomorrow

Brayden, Freya, Elsie = Solo.    Chanelle and Charlotte's bike home trip

Rowley: Isla, Niamh, Isla

Hammond: Charlotte and Robert (there only)

Malcolm: Chanelle, Sean, William, Ollie (+ 4 bikes)  Bring Robert's bike back

Pierce: Isobella, Sarai (+ 2 bikes)

Young: Zoe, Slater, Jarod (+ 3 bikes) Bring back Micah's bike.

Tessa: Oliver, Isobel, Matthew  TRAILER: Micah's bike there  Micah - you will need to drop your bike at Tessa's tonight.

Ms Pannett: Micah, Savannah and Robert and Charlotte(Home).  Micah and Savannah need to meet at the corner of SH75 and Morrisons (by the church) at 7.30 am. You cannot be late.

Please contact the parent taking your child to organise pick up and bike transport. 

Pack the correct clothing and food and drink. It could could be hot, it could be cold, it could be windy, it could be sunny. 

Regards

Kealy

Huxster - Transport
30 Mar 2026

Sorry for the late notice around this.It is very difficult to organise children and bikes when I do not have permission forms in and children do not have their bikes organised even now. Also the last minute changes have made things very very problematic. Everyone owes me chocolate.

Year 5/6 tamariki need to be at the event and ready by 8.45

Year 7/8 tamariki need to be at the event and ready by 10.45

Tomorrow

Brayden, Freya = Solo

Rowley: Isla, Niamh, Isla

Hammond: Charlotte and Robert (there only)

Malcolm: Chanelle, Sean, William, Ollie (+ 4 bikes) 

Pierce: Isobella, Sarai (+ 2 bikes)

Young: Zoe, Slater, Jarod (+ 3 bikes)

Appleby: Elsie, Charlotte (home only) + 1 bike

Tessa: Oliver, Isobel, Matthew  TRAILER: Micah's bike, Robert's bike home trip.  Micah - you will need to drop your bike at Tessa's tonight.

Ms Pannett: Micah, Savannah and Robert (Home).  Micah and Savannah need to meet at the corner of St Highway and Morrisons (by the church at 7.30 am. You cannot be late.

Please contact the parent taking your child to organise pick up and bike transport. 

Pack the correct clothing and food and drink. It could could be hot, it could be cold, it could be windy, it could be sunny. 

Regards

Kealy

Reminder - Raffle Ticket sales
30 Mar 2026

Hi all

If you still have Raffle ticket sheets at home, could children please return these with the money by WEDNESDAY (1st April) latest. If you have any unsold tickets at home, please return by tomorrow and we will do our best to sell them.

Thank you :)

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