Category Archives: News

Carterton Town & Country Garden Trail

News 15 September, 2015 Raewyn Harnden

The Carterton Town & Country Garden Trail is being held again on Sunday 15 November 2015 from 10.00am – 5.00pm 10 fantastic gardens – Come along and Get Inspired! Meet the Gardeners + Relax & Have Fun + Great Value for Money Price: $25 per ticket (if purchased before Friday 13 November) $30 per ticket (purchased on the day) Tickets from: Clareville Nursery, SH 2, Clareville, Carterton Take Note, High St, Carterton Kuripuni Book Shop, Kuripuni, Masterton Carterton School, Holloway Street, Carterton More info and updates on…

Team Leader & Teaching Vacancies

News 25 August, 2015 Raewyn Harnden

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED Learning team leader, permanent, 2MU (probably Y3–6, year groups may be flexible). To commence term 1, 2016. U5 full primary school. We are seeking an excellent, innovative classroom teacher with enthusiasm, energy and proven ability to provide professional leadership within a learning team or/and across a school. Experience in inquiry learning, and te reo & tikanga Māori desirable. Come and join our supportive and forward-looking school community. Applications close 3pm, Monday 14 September. Application information available here or email accounts@carterton.school.nz Permanent classroom teacher.…

Term 3

News 24 July, 2015 Raewyn Harnden

Term 3, and we are looking forward to another busy, fun learning-filled ten weeks. The first day of term included our first PrEP session (Primary Enterprise Programme). “In a PrEP community, students will: Form their own government Run ventures in such professions as performing arts, publishing, community services, manufacturing and banking Design and produce a school-based currency, with one venture providing a banking service Have a market places to buy and sell goods and services. Through their exchange of goods and services they create jobs…

Farewells & Celebrations

News, Uncategorized 24 July, 2015 Raewyn Harnden

The end of Term 3 turned out to be the end of an era at Carterton School as we farewelled two long-term members of staff. Both John Le Grice and Michael O’Connell have retired after many years of service both in our school and other schools around the country. The students planned and presented certificates, items and cards to them both. We also had family members, friends and past staff come to our special event to farewell them. We wish them both a long and…

Uniform Shop

News 24 July, 2015 Raewyn Harnden

Opening Hours – Terms 3-4 2015 First Friday of each month (in school term) 8:30am – 9:15am 2:45pm – 3:15pm Others times will be advertised in the school newsletter or via the school app.

Fun Friday

News 30 June, 2015 Raewyn Harnden

It is always a busy time at Carterton School but the last two weeks of term have been especially busy – and also a lot of fun. Last week we had ‘Fun Friday’. The PTA provided the whole school with a saugage sizzle, a lolly scramble and we had a free mufti day, with many people choosing to dress up. During our school assembly the teachers paraded and some ‘naughty children (teachers)’caused a bit of a problem. We also had a visit from Sparky who…

Carterton School App

News 16 May, 2015 Raewyn Harnden

Carterton School App is now available in the Apple and Google Play Apps Stores. If you have a smart phone or tablet, download this now and stay connected to receive important information and alerts. The app will be used to provide links, contacts, notices and our calender. You can also use it to advise the school of absenses. We will use it to advise you of any urgent alerts as well as sports, group and team information or cancellations.

ANZAC Commemoration Assembly & Town Parade

Galleries, News 26 April, 2015 Raewyn Harnden

On Friday the whole school participated in our ANZAC Commemoration Assembly. We once again welcomed guests, including serving and past members of the New Zealand Forces, Ron Mark, MP, BOT members, representatives from the Carterton District Council and the local Returned Services Association. Our very special guest was Epineha Ratapu, the last surviving member of the 28th Maori Battalion living in Wairarapa. On ANZAC Day a good number of students, staff and families turned out to take part in the ANZAC parade and laying of…

ANZAC Field of Remembrance

Galleries, News 22 April, 2015 Raewyn Harnden

Yesterday several of our students attended the ceremony for the Carterton Field of remembrance in Memorial Square. They were amazing ambassadors and stars in the Wairarapa Times Age. Today were remembered fallen soldiers of World War I by placing crosses in our school Field of Remembrance. This was a moving time as the students erected the crosses and placed poppies on our fence as a sign of respect for the servicemen. We were assisted by Maj Dean Rennie and CPO Len Burland. We have all…

School Gala

Galleries, News 13 March, 2015 Raewyn Harnden

The Carterton School Gala is one of our favourite annual events. This fun evening is organised by the PTA and supported by students, staff, whanau and our wider community.