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School Information

SCHOOL YEAR

The school year is divided into four school terms, generally 10 weeks long. There are minor variations in dates of holidays and terms from year to year.

SCHOOL HOURS

08.40am First bell rings – children to class

08.50am Second bell rings - children in class ready for day to begin

10.30am Morning Interval

10.50am Morning Interval ends

12.30pm Lunch Hour begins

01.30pm Lunch Hour ends

02.55pm School day ends

It is important for children to be at school before the first bell to prepare for the day and talk with their teacher and fellow classmates.

SCHOOL TERM DATES 2025

Term 1 - Tuesday 4 February to Friday 11 April

Term 2 - Monday 28 April to Friday 27 June

Term 3 - Monday 14 July to Friday 19 September

Term 4 - Monday 6 October to Wednesday 17 December

Our teacher only days this year are:

Friday 11 April

TBA

Teaching and Learning Syndicates

The School is divided into four syndicates. As we move through our years at Muritai School our children evolve like our local native birds. Each bird moves from the beach to the bush through our special turangawaewae.

Kororā

Year 1 and 2

Our Little Blue Penguin, moving around, in and out of places, they are very social. They are the smallest and closet to the beach. They are just beginning their learning journey.

Tūī

Year 3 and 4

Our loud and active Parson bird, darts quickly in and out of our native trees along the flats of Eastbourne. They are learning to find their way and explore who they are.

Kererū

Year 5 and 6

Our fast growing Wood Pigeon, swoops around the lower parts of our bush, bursting with energy, ready to explore.

Kāhu

Year 7 and 8

Our loud and proud Swamp Harrier. Gliding high about the bush, setting its eyes beyond the horizon ready to take flight and impact the world with our living and learning values and being their best.

Audited Financial Statements 2024

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