Author: Sarah Caldwell

Term 2, Week 4, Friday 15th May 2026

Kia ora whanau
We have been enjoying these beautiful Autumn days at Duntroon. Lots of lunchtime sport practices and everyone active and playing every break time. Of all the schools I have taught at Duntroon School is a stand out as to fabulous kids knowing how to play and occupy themselves. They appear to go in phases of interest. The horse jumps are back out again and there is a group of future road developers who have created many tracks for their wee cars. The sand pit is always full and today the ‘Man Hunt’ game involved a great many kids across all the classes. The best vantage point and area of safety was here…
Saying ‘Good-Bye’ to Lou
We are sad to share with the School community that Lou has resigned from her Teacher Aide/Office positions at Duntroon School. We are pleased for her that she is getting to have a new challenge in a new job, which is always fun - however she will leave big shoes to fill, as her job description is extensive. She has been with Duntroon School for 8 years and in that time has supported so many students, teachers and the Principal. Three days in the classrooms and two days in the Office.
We would like to acknowledge the time she has been with us at a School Assembly and following that an afternoon tea on Lou's last day - Friday 22nd May. Everyone is welcome to attend and say their ‘good-byes’.
School website On the Duntroon School website in the top left corner you will find the ‘Translate’ button. You can also access school newsletters and keep track of upcoming dates of events.
Mufti and Crazy Sock Day Thursday 28th May
Two industrious students, Boh and Alaina have come to me with a plan to have a fun day here at Duntroon School by wearing Mufti and if they want to wear some Crazy Socks!
They are thinking about the wider community they live in and wish to raise some money and gain donations of food items for the Oamaru Food Bank in Oamaru. Last year this school community rallied around and very generously donated money and warm pyjamas to a charity for kids. They hope we will have the same generosity for the Food Bank. These actions are all linked to our goal of educating children who can look wider than themselves and be contributors to the community they live in.
On the ‘Mufti/Crazy Sock Day’ they are asking for a can or packet of food or a gold coin donation so we can buy groceries to donate to the Food Bank.
Job vacancies at Duntroon School
We have a Teacher Aide and Office administrator positions we are looking to fill. Anyone who has an interest and would like to chat with me about either of these are welcome to contact me.
Regards
Sarah & Staff

E-mail: office@duntroon.school.nz Account Number: 02-0900-0000540-000
Phone: 03 4312 829 Cell: 021 216 1249 1 Livingstone Street, Duntroon 9494

Support Staff appreciation week
We have shown our appreciation for our wonderful Support Staff this week. They are an important part of our team and will never be taken for granted.
These were their ‘Thank you’ card photos as we captured them in action performing their duties.

We THANK our wonderful bus drivers Sheryl, Micky and Kevin along with John our excellent Caretaker (who has just acquired a new hip).
Along with the teaching team here at Duntroon School, your children are well taken care of!

Dates to Remember
MAY
Thurs 21st—BOT Meeting
Fri 23rd—Lou’s Farwell Afternoon Tea
Fri 29th—School Speech Finals

JUNE
Mon 1st June—Kings Birthday (School Closed)
Tues 2nd—Fri 5th—Tech Week
Thurs 11th—WRSN Speech Finals
Mon 15th June—Friends of Duntroon School Meeting (All Welcome)
Thurs 25th - BOT Meeting
Fri 26th—Winter Sports Day
Fri 3rd July—Last day of term 2