3 Apr 2024

Kia Ora Koutou,

We are delighted to launch our new communication and reporting system, Hero. 

Hero allows schools to build an online environment that reflects our unique context. It enables teachers, students, and families to view content anytime, anywhere on any device. The software is secure, easy to use and brings together all school-related information in one place. 

We are excited about the features that Hero has to offer families. These include the ability for parents and caregivers to

·         read posts relating to your child’s learning

·         view information on your child’s progress and goals

·         read school notices sent to the class or groups your child is part of

·         respond to school notices such as surveys and trip permission requests

·         view school term dates

·         view a school calendar of events

·         notify the school if your child is absent or late

·         navigate to other school-related webpages

·         customise your account by adding a profile image

·         select how you wish to receive notifications

Over the upcoming year, staff will be posting various content to our Hero software and we are looking forward to sharing this with you.

Reporting to parents will be done using the HERO software/app.

Initially, we will continue to use email, Skool Loop and Facebook for communication but will transition to using Hero for all communication over the next couple of months.

Please go to your App Store and download the free Hero app (see attached brochure for details). You must use the same email address you have provided to the school to set up your account.

For information about Hero including how to log in, see the attachments on this message, go to http://our-hero.com or contact Kate in the office.

Ngā mihi,

Rodney Montford

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25 Mar 2024

This week at GMS: 

• TODAY: The Ngaruawahia bus will do one trip only:   Te Puroa Road 12.40, Clarke Road - 12.45, Dairy - 12.50, Turangawaewae House - 12.50-55, Old Taupiri Road - 12.55 (all approximate times).
• There is no Waingaro Road/Pukemiro Bus or After School Care this afternoon due the 12.30pm finish.
• Hot cross buns will be available for collection from 12-12.30pm. Change of collection point - please go to Room 6 (this is between the hall and Room 3, opposite the toilet block). If your child won't be on the bus because you are collecting your order, please let me know.
• Wednesday 27th - Lucky Book club orders due. Drop your paper form at the office or order online at https://mybookclub.scholastic.co.nz/Parent/Login.aspx
• Friday 29th - Good Friday. School is closed, we reopen on Wednesday April 3rd.

Any patai, let us know.  Kia pai tō koutou rā.

22 Mar 2024

Kia Ora,

Due to the temperature drop, we have now closed the school pool for the season. Thank you to everyone for your support and a massive thanks to all the volunteers who helped keep it going over the summer. Without you, we couldn't open it up to the community - ngā mihi nui.

We'll let you know when it will be opening for the 2024/25 summer season.

Ngā mihi,
Kate