Production Day Organisation – Thursday, 20th August 2026

We are excited to share details regarding our upcoming production rehearsal and evening performance at Hamilton Baptist Church on Thursday, 20th August.

Daytime Rehearsal & Schedule

• Morning Departure: Tamariki will be walked in supervised groups from school to Hamilton Baptist Church starting at 9:15 am.

• All costumes and props will already be at the church.

• Rehearsals & Lunch: Students will have stage practice time throughout the morning, followed by a full dress rehearsal in the afternoon. Lunch will be provided for all tamariki at the church.

• 3:00 pm Pickup: Please collect your tamariki directly from the Hamilton Baptist Church carpark at 3:00 pm. Staff will bring students out to the carpark for pickup.

• After School Care: Tamariki enrolled in after-school care will be walked safely back to kura.

Evening Performance

• 4:30 pm Arrival: All tamariki need to return to Hamilton Baptist Church by 4:30 pm to prepare for the performance.

• 5:30 pm Show: The production performance will begin promptly at 5:30 pm. All students have been working incredibly hard and are expected to perform.

• Collection: At the conclusion of the show, kaiako will bring your tamariki out to the front foyer for pickup. To ensure student safety and smooth coordination, please refrain from entering the backstage areas.

Thank you for your support in making this day a memorable success for our tamariki!

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Playground Funders

A huge THANK YOU to the amazing organisations who supported the development of our Whitiora School playground.

Although our playground has now been open and enjoyed by our tamariki for some time, we want to take the opportunity to acknowledge the generous funders who helped make this project possible.

We are incredibly grateful to:

Trillian Trust

Pub Charity Ltd

Grassroots Trust Limited

The Lion Foundation

North & South Trust

Rano Community Trust Limited

WEL Energy

Your support has helped create a fun, engaging and welcoming space for our tamariki to play, connect and enjoy every day.

From our tamariki, staff, Board and wider Whitiora School whānau — thank you for investing in our kura and our community. We truly appreciate your generosity and support.

Ngā mihi nui,

Welcome to Whitiora School

Kia ora and welcome to Whitiora School — a place where our tamariki are at the heart of everything we do.

At Whitiora, we are proud to provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where every child is encouraged to grow, learn, and succeed. We value strong relationships with our whānau and community, and we believe that working together helps our students reach their full potential.

Our dedicated staff are committed to creating engaging learning experiences that build confidence, resilience, and a love for learning. We celebrate our diverse cultures and strive to ensure every child feels a strong sense of belonging.

We look forward to welcoming you and your whānau into our school community.

Ngā mihi nui
Whitiora School

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