Michelle Barber

2024 Start Date

The start date for all students will be Tuesday 30 January 2024: 

• Years 8 to 13 – Assembly in School Hall at 8:30am

• Year 7, New Year 9s and any other New students: Meet at the “cone” at 8:45am for our pōwhiri. All new students’ parents, caregivers and friends are welcome to join at this time. Afterwards, Kai will be provided in the board room for new students and whānau.

All students will go to whānau time following the pōwhiri. Year 11-13 students will be dismissed at interval (10:50 am). Year 7-10 students will remain in whānau time for periods 3, 4 and 5 and finish at 3:10 pm as usual.

Wednesday 31 January 2024

Usual lessons will commence for all students on Wednesday 31 January 2024. Due to our new Wednesday timetable structure, Period 1 will begin at 9:00am

School Office

Open from Monday 22 January to Thursday 25 January – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

2024 Option Choices

An email is being sent to all Year 10-13 students confirming their option choices for 2024. There will be an opportunity for Years 10 – 13 students and whānau to discuss or change option choices on Tuesday 23 January 2024. This will take place in the library between 10.00 am and 12:00 pm. Students will need to sign in at the library, and will then be directed to the relevant Dean, Heads of Faculty or Senior Leader

Stationery

Stationery lists will be available online at www.myschool.co.nz. Lists can be downloaded from this website whether or not you choose to purchase online. Make sure to order as soon as possible for the start of school.

Uniform Shop

Monday 22 Jan 9:00  to 12:00 – Open 2 pm to 4 pm – By Appointment Only  – 15 mins apart*

Tuesday 23 Jan 9:00 to 12:00 – Open 2 pm to 4 pm – By Appointment Only  – 15 mins apart*

Wednesday 24 Jan 9:00 to 12:00* 2 pm to 4 pm – Open

Thursday, 25 Jan 9:00 to 12:00 – Open

Tuesday, 30 Jan 8.00 – 11.20 – Open

* Year 7 and new students by appointment only as per enrolment confirmation letter or phone Rachael on 371 9000 Ext 204.

• Out There Surf Shop (Belgium Street) will start selling uniforms on 22 January.  Limited stock due to size of their shop but is restocked directly by us. We are very grateful that they continue to provide this extra service to our Students. We would appreciate your understanding that they may not be able to provide everything, especially if you leave the purchase of uniform to the weekend before school starts when the school is closed.

• Contact: If you have an issue that the shops cannot resolve please contact Rachael on 3719000 Ext 204 or email business@waihekehigh.school.nz

During the school Term the shop hours are:  Tuesday and Thursday – 10:50 – 11:20 – (Interval)