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Aerobics
Athletic Certificates and Zone Timetable
Thursday, Feb 29 2024
Congratulations to all those Middle and Senior students who competed in our Athletics Day on Tuesday. The weather was kind and the students had a great day. Those children that…
Canteen
Healthy Munch Trial for Term Two
Friday, Apr 26 2024
HEALTHY MUNCH -Trialing Term 2 We are trialing a ‘HEALTHY MUNCH’ option this term in the canteen for the students. The meals will be delivered hot to school at 12.45pm…
Healthy Munch Trial for Term Two
Monday, Apr 22 2024
HEALTHY MUNCH -Trialing Term 2 We are trialing a ‘HEALTHY MUNCH’ option this term in the canteen for the students. The meals will be delivered hot to school at 12.45pm…
NO NOODLES
Wednesday, Mar 13 2024
Just a reminder that the canteen is NOT making up noodles. If you wish your child to have noodles for lunch then please make them up in their own flask,…
Friday canteen closes 3pm tomorrow
Wednesday, Mar 06 2024
Just a reminder that the canteen order form will not be available after 3pm tomorrow (Thursday) for this week.
Friday Canteen Menu 2024 with Order form
Monday, Mar 04 2024
Please order on School Stream before 3pm on Thursday. FRIDAY CANTEEN MENU 2024 Hot Food AMERICAN HOTDOG (Bun, Frankfurter, Tomato Sauce, American Mild Mustard, Cheese) $4.00 CHEERIO'S (G.F) (6x Cheerios',…
Canteen notice
Thursday, Feb 29 2024
Donovan Primary PTA Canteen Welcome back to the canteen for 2024. Thank you for being patient while we worked through getting fabulous volunteers who are going to make sure our…
Canteen 2024
Wednesday, Jan 24 2024
The canteen will remain closed for heatups and Friday menu until further notice. It is that time again where we ask for volunteers to help in the canteen. As the…
No Canteen
Saturday, Dec 02 2023
The canteen is now closed for the rest of the year. No heatups available.
Donovan Canteen Heat ups
Thursday, Jun 15 2023
We offer a canteen daily here at Donovan that can heat up your child’s lunch. Each heat up is 20 cents and needs to be attached to the heat up…
PTA Pre-Paid Heatup Card
Tuesday, Feb 08 2022
Welcome to everyone at Donovan Primary for 2022. Donovan Primary Canteen Heat Up Pre Pay Card Unlimited heat ups per child per term - $4 per child per term Or…
Choir
Donovan Choir Reminder
Tuesday, Apr 09 2024
DONOVAN PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIR Enrolments are now being taken for the Donovan Primary School Choir, which is for Year 4-6 students. Practices are held every Wednesday lunch time 12.30pm to…
Donovan Choir
Wednesday, Apr 03 2024
DONOVAN PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIR Enrolments are now being taken for the Donovan Primary School Choir, which is for Year 4-6 students. Practices are held every Wednesday lunch time 12.30pm to…
Community Notices
Newsletter 3 4.4.2024 & Community Notices
Thursday, Apr 04 2024
Newsletter 3 4 April 2024 Community Notices 3 4 April
Newsletter 2 7.3.2024
Thursday, Mar 07 2024
Newsletter 2 7 March 2024 Community Notices 1 7 March
Newsletter 8 2.11.2023 & Community Notices
Thursday, Nov 02 2023
Newsletter 2 November 2023 Community Notices 9 2 November 2023
Newsletter 14.9.2023 & Community Notices
Thursday, Sep 14 2023
Community Notices 8 September 2023 Newsletter 14 September 2023
Newsletter 5 22.6.2023
Thursday, Jun 22 2023
Newsletter 5 22 June 2023 Community Notices 5
Newsletter 4 25.5.2023
Thursday, May 25 2023
Newsletter 4 25 May 2023 Community Notices 4 25 May 2023
Newsletter 3 3.5.2023 & Community Notices
Wednesday, May 03 2023
Community Notices 3 3 May 2023 Newsletter 3 3 May 2023
Newsletter 2 23.3.2023 & Community Notices
Thursday, Mar 23 2023
Newsletter 2 23.3.23 v2 Community Notices 2 23.3.23
Newsletter 1 23.3.2023 & Community Notice 1
Thursday, Feb 23 2023
Newsletter 1 23.2.2023 Community Newsletter 1
Covid 19
Covid 19 Guideline update
Sunday, Feb 04 2024
Please be aware that we do have Covid 19 within the school. The Ministry of Health guidelines are now saying that the infected person must isolate for five days. Isolation…
Donovan's Continuity Plan
Monday, Feb 21 2022
Attached is a Continuity Plan for if/when we have any contacts or cases within our School. It shows guidelines as to the procedures we must take. Keep it in a…
Resources
Sunday, Aug 22 2021
My apologies, I have now made the form live for the request for hard copy resources if required.
Covid - Message from Staff
Thursday, Apr 16 2020
Staff Message
Cricket
Cricket Teams
Tuesday, Feb 20 2024
Or you can go to the link below Donovan Cricket Teams Term 1 2024 If you are unable to open or download the file, you can access it through the…
Cricket Term One 2024
Monday, Jan 29 2024
SMASH PLAY CRICKET (Yr1/2 Boys & Girls), SUMMER SMASH CRICKET (Yr3-6 Boys & Girls) and GIRLS SMASH CRICKET (Yr3-6 Girls) will return every Wednesday at Queens Park starting on Wednesday…
Cultural
Kapa Haka 2024
Wednesday, Jan 31 2024
1 February 2024 Dear Parents/Caregivers, If you would like your child to be part of the Donovan Junior Kapa Haka group (Year 0-2) or Senior Kapa Haka group (Year 3-6),…
Events
Puberty Evening
Monday, Dec 07 at 04:45 am
Monday 7 December 5.45pm – Year 6 boys and parent/caregiver will meet in the Hall. 6.30pm – Boys session finishes. 6.30pm – Year 4,5 & 6 girls and parent/caregivers will…
Picnic
Monday, Dec 07 at 08:15 pm at Omaui Camp
We are holding the school picnic on Tuesday 8 December (Weather permitting). If postponed we will try for Wednesday 9 December. Children will be bused to Omaui Beach at 9.15am…
Merit Assembly Juniors
Wednesday, Dec 09 at 10:00 pm
We will be holding our Merit Assembly on Thursday 10 December. The Juniors will be at 11am and the Middles and Seniors will be at 1.30pm
Merit Assembly Middles and Seniors
Thursday, Dec 10 at 12:30 am
We will be holding our merit assemblies on Thursday 10 December. The Juniors will be at 11am, the middle and seniors will be at 1.30pm
Graduation Year 6's
Friday, Dec 11 at 06:00 am
Graduation ceremony for our Year 6 students is on Friday 11 December at 7.00pm
Prizegiving 14 Dec
Monday, Dec 14 at 12:00 am
Prizegiving will be held at Southland Boys High School, Herbert Street on Monday 14 December starting at 1.oopm. All children will be bused to SBHS and bused back to Donovan…
Closing 1pm Tuesday 15 December
Monday, Dec 14 at 07:50 pm
Last day of the year is Tuesday 15 December and we will be closing at 1pm
Junior Athletics
Tuesday, Feb 23 at 12:30 am at Donovan Primary
Junior Athletics Term 1
Forms
Friday Canteen Menu 2024 with Order form
Monday, Mar 04 2024
Please order on School Stream before 3pm on Thursday. FRIDAY CANTEEN MENU 2024 Hot Food AMERICAN HOTDOG (Bun, Frankfurter, Tomato Sauce, American Mild Mustard, Cheese) $4.00 CHEERIO'S (G.F) (6x Cheerios',…
Absentee Form
Sunday, Sep 13 2020
Change of Details Form
Monday, Jun 18 2018
Attached is a form that you can submit with any changes to your personal details that we hold at the office for your family. If you have a change in…
Hockey
Hockey - more players please (2)
Monday, Apr 08 2024
Thanks you to those families that have enrolled their child in Hockey. We need a couple more players in the Seniors to give us two teams. We also need more…
Hockey Term 2&3 2024
Tuesday, Mar 26 2024
Hockey – 2024 This year we will definitely require parents/caregivers to take on the role of Coach/manager as we don’t have any coaches at this stage. If we haven’t got…
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Thursday, Nov 18 2021
Junior Syndicate
Junior Sports Afternoon postponed until Friday 23 Feb
Tuesday, Feb 20 2024
The weather is not playing fair. The Junior Sports Afternoon will be postponed today. We will give it a day for the weather to settle and the ground to dry…
Junior Sports Afternoon postponed
Monday, Feb 19 2024
The team have made the call to postpone the Junior Sports afternoon until tomorrow (Wednesday 21st). The field is very wet and there is a bit of bite to the…
Ki O Rahi
Ki O Rahi revised fields and draw
Wednesday, Feb 28 2024
Kia ora whānau, apologies for the late change in fields but we are pleased to advise that the new Kī O Rahi fields have been marked on the existing touch…
Ki O Rahi Draw and Map 29 Feb
Wednesday, Feb 28 2024
Year 56 Kī O Rahi Competition Draw and map If you are unable to open or download the file, you can access it through the web by going to https://donovanprimaryschool.myschoolstream.net…
Middle Syndicate
Middle Syndicate Athletics Day
Thursday, Mar 10 at 11:00 pm
Middle Syndicate Athletics Day Friday 11 March from 12-3pm - No canteen available. Please wear suitable clothing, sunblock and have a drink bottle of water. No parents can attend
Swimming Middles and Seniors Term 2 Reminder
Wednesday, Apr 24 2024
Reminder that swimming will start for our Middle and Senior Students on Tuesday 30 April The students will be bused to and from Splash Palace on Tue 30 April, Wed…
Swimming Middles and Seniors Term 2 Reminder
Wednesday, Apr 10 2024
It is getting to that time again when we offer swimming lessons for our Middle and Senior Students and we require parental help. The students will be bused to and…
Swimming Middles and Seniors Term 2
Thursday, Mar 07 2024
It is getting to that time again when we offer swimming lessons for our Middle and Senior Students and we require parental help. The students will be bused to and…
Netball
Netball Holiday programme
Monday, Apr 08 2024
Netball Teams 2024
Wednesday, Mar 27 2024
Below is the netball teams. Donovan Netball Teams Term 2 2024 If you are unable to open or download the file, you can access it through the web by going…
Future Ferns Netball – Term 2 - 2024 Reminder
Friday, Mar 15 2024
INC Future FERNS Year 3&4 and Year 5&6 for 2024. This competition begins on Thursday 2 May (Week 1 - Term 2) with the last game on Thursday 20 June.…
Donovan Primary Future Ferns Netball – Term 2 - 2024
Thursday, Mar 07 2024
INC Future FERNS Year 3&4 and Year 5&6 for 2024. This competition begins on Thursday 2 May (Week 1 - Term 2) with the last game on Thursday 20 June.…
Newsletters
Newsletter 3 4.4.2024 & Community Notices
Thursday, Apr 04 2024
Newsletter 3 4 April 2024 Community Notices 3 4 April
Newsletter 2 7.3.2024
Thursday, Mar 07 2024
Newsletter 2 7 March 2024 Community Notices 1 7 March
Newsletter 1 8.2.2024
Wednesday, Feb 07 2024
Newsletter February Newsletter February 1 8.2.2024
Newsletter 9 9.12.2023 & Community Notices
Thursday, Dec 07 2023
Newsletter 7 December Community Notices 10
Newsletter 8 2.11.2023 & Community Notices
Thursday, Nov 02 2023
Newsletter 2 November 2023 Community Notices 9 2 November 2023
Newsletter 14.9.2023 & Community Notices
Thursday, Sep 14 2023
Community Notices 8 September 2023 Newsletter 14 September 2023
Newsletter and Community Notices 11 August
Friday, Aug 11 2023
Community Notices 7- August 2023 Newsletter 11 August 2023
Newsletter 5 22.6.2023
Thursday, Jun 22 2023
Newsletter 5 22 June 2023 Community Notices 5
Newsletter 4 25.5.2023
Thursday, May 25 2023
Newsletter 4 25 May 2023 Community Notices 4 25 May 2023
Newsletter 3 3.5.2023 & Community Notices
Wednesday, May 03 2023
Community Notices 3 3 May 2023 Newsletter 3 3 May 2023
Newsletter 2 23.3.2023 & Community Notices
Thursday, Mar 23 2023
Newsletter 2 23.3.23 v2 Community Notices 2 23.3.23
Newsletter 1 23.3.2023 & Community Notice 1
Thursday, Feb 23 2023
Newsletter 1 23.2.2023 Community Newsletter 1
Pasifika
Pasifika practices.
Tuesday, Mar 19 2024
Talofa lava everyone, Thank you to the children and families who have signed up for the Pasifika this year. We are once again very fortunate to have Mrs Kerr assisting…
Pasifika consent form Reminder
Wednesday, Mar 06 2024
Talofa Lava Parents/Caregivers If you would like your child to be part of the Donovan Pasifika Group this year, please explain the expectations for joining. It is a year-long commitment…
Pasifika consent form
Sunday, Feb 25 2024
Talofa Lava Parents/Caregivers If you would like your child to be part of the Donovan Pasifika Group this year, please explain the expectations for joining. It is a year-long commitment…
PTA Notices
PTA Meeting 27 March
Sunday, Mar 24 2024
Reminder that there is a PTA Meeting at 7pm on Wednesday 27 in the staffroom. Everyone is welcome to attend.
PTA Pre-Paid Heatup Card
Tuesday, Feb 08 2022
Welcome to everyone at Donovan Primary for 2022. Donovan Primary Canteen Heat Up Pre Pay Card Unlimited heat ups per child per term - $4 per child per term Or…
Senior Syndicate
Swimming Middles and Seniors Term 2 Reminder
Wednesday, Apr 24 2024
Reminder that swimming will start for our Middle and Senior Students on Tuesday 30 April The students will be bused to and from Splash Palace on Tue 30 April, Wed…
Swimming Middles and Seniors Term 2 Reminder
Wednesday, Apr 10 2024
It is getting to that time again when we offer swimming lessons for our Middle and Senior Students and we require parental help. The students will be bused to and…
Kiwi Competitions
Wednesday, Apr 03 2024
Once again, this year the University of Canterbury is delighted to offer the Kiwi English and Mathematics Competitions for Primary, Intermediate and Secondary schools. The Kiwi competitions are written by…
Kiwi Competitions
Wednesday, Apr 03 2024
Once again, this year the University of Canterbury is delighted to offer the Kiwi English and Mathematics Competitions for Primary, Intermediate and Secondary schools. The Kiwi competitions are written by…
Fern Fever Yr 5/6 Girls Only
Monday, Mar 18 2024
Reminder that this notice closes at 12 noon on Wednesday 20 March. Refer to original notice in Senior Syndicate folder.
Senior Syndicate Athletics Day
Wednesday, Mar 09 at 11:00 pm
Senior Syndicate Athletics Day Thursday 10 March from 12-3pm - No canteen available. Please wear suitable clothing, sunblock and have a drink bottle of water. No Parents can attend.
Swimming Middles and Seniors Term 2
Thursday, Mar 07 2024
It is getting to that time again when we offer swimming lessons for our Middle and Senior Students and we require parental help. The students will be bused to and…
Fern Fever Yr 5/6 Girls only
Tuesday, Mar 05 2024
Invercargill Fern Fever Wednesday 27th of March 2024! Southland Football, Southland Cricket and Southland Rugby are excited to deliver Fern Fever for our Southland Schools. This multi sport 'have a…
Year 6 students: Second Road Patrol Training Session
Monday, Jan 29 2024
Year 6 students: Second Road Patrol Training Session Constable Fenton Herrick will in school on Monday 5 February for a second training session and he will also train children who…
Year Six Day Out Permissions
Thursday, Dec 07 2023
Don't forget to complete the permission form for the Year Six students Day out. If not completed then they won't be able to go on Wednesday.
YEAR SIX LEAVERS FUN DAY AND GRADUATION 2023
Tuesday, Dec 05 2023
Wednesday 13th December This year for the Leavers Fun Day the timetable is as follows – 8.50 Classes to do roll and then Year Five children with Peter 9.00 (Year…
Sports
Table Tennis Reminder
Wednesday, Apr 03 2024
Table Tennis Southland are offering Tuesday 5-8 years, Beginners group, fully coached, fun games Thursday 9-11 years, some coaching for 2 weeks, then we will arrange some matches based on…
Southland School Swimming Champs
Wednesday, Apr 03 2024
Southland Schools Swimming Champs Above is the notice regarding the Southland Schools Swimming Champs. If interested you can either enter through Fastlane (through your swimming club) or you can email…
Table Tennis
Monday, Mar 18 2024
Table Tennis Southland are offering Tuesday 5-8 years, Beginners group, fully coached, fun games Thursday 9-11 years, some coaching for 2 weeks, then we will arrange some matches based on…
Touch - New video resource for parents/coaches
Tuesday, Sep 25 2018
Touch Southland are excited to announce the release of new video resources for schools, parents, teachers, coaches and players ahead of the 2018-19 touch season. With the Touch season just…
Summer Futsal
Futsal Draw
Sunday, Apr 07 2024
Below is the link for the final game for the season. https://www.southlandfootball.org.nz/summer-football-1/junior-summer-football-term-1-2024 Last futsal game. Cheers Amelia If you are unable to open or download the file, you can access…
Summer Futsal Draw 18 March
Sunday, Mar 17 2024
This is the link to get the draw for Summer Futsal for this week. https://www.southlandfootball.org.nz/summer-football-1/junior-summer-football-term-1-2024 If you are unable to open or download the file, you can access it through…
Summer Futsal draw 11 March
Sunday, Mar 10 2024
Below is todays draw. https://www.southlandfootball.org.nz/summer-football-1/junior-summer-football-term-1-2024 If you are unable to open or download the file, you can access it through the web by going to https://donovanprimaryschool.myschoolstream.net All notices will be…
Summer Futsal draw
Sunday, Feb 25 2024
Below is the link from Southland football for the draw for Summer Futsal this week. https://www.southlandfootball.org.nz/summer-football-1/junior-summer-football-term-1-2024 If you are unable to open or download the file, you can access it…
Futsal Teams
Tuesday, Feb 20 2024
Donovan Futsal Term 1 2024 If you are unable to open or download the file, you can access it through the web by going to https://donovanprimaryschool.myschoolstream.net All notices will be…
Summer Fustal - Term 1 2024
Wednesday, Feb 07 2024
The Summer Futsal competition will run for 6 weeks from Monday 26 February to Monday 8 February. Year 1-2, 4.00pm, 4 aside Year 3-4, 4.30pm, 4 aside Year 5-6, 5.00pm,…
Touch
Touch Draw 11 April
Wednesday, Apr 10 2024
Touch Draw 11 April If it is going to be cancelled we will send out a School Stream notice as soon as we hear.
Touch Draw 4 April
Tuesday, Apr 02 2024
Touch 4 April If you are unable to open or download the file, you can access it through the web by going to https://donovanprimaryschool.myschoolstream.net All notices will be filed in…
Touch Draw 14 March
Monday, Mar 11 2024
Touch draw 14 March If you are unable to open or download the file, you can access it through the web by going to https://donovanprimaryschool.myschoolstream.net All notices will be filed…
Touch and Ki O Rahi Cancelled today 7 March
Thursday, Mar 07 2024
We have just had notificaton that Touch and Ki O Rahi is cancelled for today.
Touch Draw 7 March
Monday, Mar 04 2024
Touch Draw 7 March If you are unable to open or download the file, you can access it through the web by going to https://donovanprimaryschool.myschoolstream.net All notices will be filed…
Touch Teams Term 1 2024
Thursday, Feb 29 2024
Junior Touch Teams 2024 Term 1 Middle Touch Teams 2024 Term 1 Senior Touch Teams 2024 Term 1 Revised If you are unable to open or download the file, you…
Touch team changes for seniors
Wednesday, Feb 28 2024
Sorry for the confusion but there has been a change in the senior touch teams. New team list is attached and I have also included the touch draw again. Senior…
Touch Draw 29 Feb
Wednesday, Feb 28 2024
CHANGES TO SENIOR TOUCH TEAMS Due to Ki O Rahi being on the same day as touch we have adjusted the senior touch teams to accommodate for those children playing…
Touch 2024
Sunday, Jan 28 2024
If you would like to play touch in term 1, please register now. ENTRY needs to be in by Wednesday 14th February. Touch Southland have been funded to cover fees…
Touch Links that might be helpful.
Tuesday, Oct 15 2019
Hi all, With Primary & intermediate Touch competitions tapping off over the next week, we have included three key links outlining helpful information for schools, teachers, parents and other volunteers.…
Touch resources available
Tuesday, Sep 10 2019
RESOURCES FOR TOUCH COACHES - PARENTS & TEACHERS We have aimed to create a one stop webpage of resources and information for volunteers, parents and teachers who have been handed…
Touch - New video resource for parents/coaches
Tuesday, Sep 25 2018
Touch Southland are excited to announce the release of new video resources for schools, parents, teachers, coaches and players ahead of the 2018-19 touch season. With the Touch season just…
Waterpolo
Waterpolo Draw 5 April
Tuesday, Apr 02 2024
Waterpolo Draw 5 April If you are unable to open or download the file, you can access it through the web by going to https://donovanprimaryschool.myschoolstream.net All notices will be filed…
Waterpolo draw 15 March
Sunday, Mar 10 2024
Below is the draw for this Friday March 15 If you are unable to open or download the file, you can access it through the web by going to https://donovanprimaryschool.myschoolstream.net…
Waterpolo draw Friday 8 March
Tuesday, Mar 05 2024
Waterpolo 8 March If you are unable to open or download the file, you can access it through the web by going to https://donovanprimaryschool.myschoolstream.net All notices will be filed in…
Waterpolo - change to draw
Monday, Feb 26 2024
There has been a slight change to the advertised draw. Southland Waterpolo would like the Donovan Sharks to play two games on Friday. The first is at 3.40pm followed by…
Waterpolo draw Friday 1 March
Sunday, Feb 25 2024
Below is the draw for Waterpolo and the team list. March 1 Waterpolo Teams 2024 If you are unable to open or download the file, you can access it through…
Waterpolo Teams 2024
Monday, Feb 19 2024
Donovan Waterpolo Teams 2024 If you are unable to open or download the file, you can access it through the web by going to https://donovanprimaryschool.myschoolstream.net All notices will be filed…
Waterpolo 2024
Thursday, Feb 01 2024
Water Polo 2024 Dear Parents and Caregivers Here is some information about Water Polo which is held at Splash Palace during Terms 1, 3 and 4. Water Polo is held…
Waterpolo draw and Rules
Thursday, Feb 16 2023
AMENDED Southland Water Polo Draw - 17 Feb 2023 - Grading Round 1 Junior Water Polo Rules (Main Pool - Year 4-6) updated Yr 2-3 Learners Pool Rules Updated
Whole School
Healthy Munch Trial for Term Two
Friday, Apr 26 2024
HEALTHY MUNCH -Trialing Term 2 We are trialing a ‘HEALTHY MUNCH’ option this term in the canteen for the students. The meals will be delivered hot to school at 12.45pm…
Healthy Munch Trial for Term Two
Monday, Apr 22 2024
HEALTHY MUNCH -Trialing Term 2 We are trialing a ‘HEALTHY MUNCH’ option this term in the canteen for the students. The meals will be delivered hot to school at 12.45pm…
Fun Run
Wednesday, Apr 10 2024
What a fabulous day our students and staff had yesterday. We made the right call bringing it forward a day because look at the weather today . Just a reminder…
It's finally here
Tuesday, Apr 09 2024
Don't forget towel, change of clothes and shoes if not running in bare feet and lots of energy The day has arrived. Can't wait. See you all there.
No Canteen tomorrow
Tuesday, Apr 09 2024
Due to the Fun Run scheduled for tomorrow, there will be no canteen available for heatups. The canteen will be open on Friday. Remember to have your canteen orders in…
Fun Run Urgent Notice
Tuesday, Apr 09 2024
IMPORTANT NOTICE FUN RUN UPDATE Due to the weather not playing its part we are going to hold the Fun Run on WEDNESDAY 10 APRIL (tomorrow). The Syndicate run times…
No Canteen on Thursday
Monday, Apr 08 2024
Due to the Fun Run Day the canteen will be closed for all heatups for the day.
Fun Run is Getting Closer
Sunday, Apr 07 2024
THURSDAY 11 APRIL, is only a few days away to get the last of the fundraising done. If you have entered on your profile page that you have a cash…
Fun Run Reminder
Wednesday, Apr 03 2024
A huge thank you for all your efforts so far. We are one week out from our big FUN RUN. A whooping $21,517.00 has been raised all thanks to you.…
Fun Run invite reminder
Friday, Mar 29 2024
You can still participate in the fundraising by going to schoolfunrun.co.nz and create a student profile page. Students who raise just $10 will be able to choose a prize? The…
Easter Holiday
Tuesday, Mar 26 2024
School will be closed for Easter on this Friday 29 March, Monday 1 April and Tuesday 2 April. We will reopen again on Wednesday, next week, 3 April. Hope you…
Fun Run invite
Thursday, Mar 21 2024
You can still participate in the fundraising by going to schoolfunrun.co.nz and create a student profile page. Students who raise just $10 will be able to choose a prize? The…
Bookclub closes tomorrow
Tuesday, Mar 19 2024
Reminder to have all bookclub orders in by 12 noon tomorrow 27 March
Fun Run (2)
Tuesday, Mar 12 2024
Date booked (11 April), children primed, powder paint arrived, all we need now is for the students to log onto the website (schoolfunrun.co.nz) and create their profile (takes only a…
Bookclub reminder
Monday, Mar 11 2024
Bookclub brochure has gone home with the students. Orders close 12 noon on Wednesday 27 March.
Fun Run
Sunday, Mar 10 2024
Below is a link to information about the upcoming School Fun Run. It is a great opportunity for students to raise money, collect prizes and have an amazing fun run.…
Lost Property
Wednesday, Mar 06 2024
A student at our school has misplaced the following items. If a child has taken it home accidently could either or be dropped off back to the office please. The…
Policies and Schooldocs
Wednesday, Mar 06 2024
The Board have engaged a company called Schooldocs to help upgrade and maintain our policies for Donovan Primary. It is getting harder to be abreast of all the legal requirements…
Fun Run 11 April
Monday, Mar 04 2024
This year we are excited to be participating in the School Fun Run with https://schoolfundraising.co.nz/ Our Fun Run date will be 11 April. Fundraising for this will be launched online…
Friday Canteen Menu 2024 with Order form
Monday, Mar 04 2024
Please order on School Stream before 3pm on Thursday. FRIDAY CANTEEN MENU 2024 Hot Food AMERICAN HOTDOG (Bun, Frankfurter, Tomato Sauce, American Mild Mustard, Cheese) $4.00 CHEERIO'S (G.F) (6x Cheerios',…
Canteen notice
Thursday, Feb 29 2024
Donovan Primary PTA Canteen Welcome back to the canteen for 2024. Thank you for being patient while we worked through getting fabulous volunteers who are going to make sure our…
Southland Football Flyers
Monday, Feb 26 2024
Below is a flyer for the Waihopai AFC Festival and one for girls to join the club (Fantails) If you are unable to open or download the file, you can…
Old Boys AFC (Football Club)
Sunday, Feb 25 2024
Kia Ora koutou - We're representing our Junior Committee at Old Boys AFC (Football club). The winter football (soccer) season is fast approaching and we are reaching out to schools…
Urgent help required-Canteen
Thursday, Feb 08 2024
Welcome back everyone to the new school year. We are still urgently looking for volunteers to help in the canteen, morning and lunchtime shifts. If you are able or know…
Covid 19 Guideline update
Sunday, Feb 04 2024
Please be aware that we do have Covid 19 within the school. The Ministry of Health guidelines are now saying that the infected person must isolate for five days. Isolation…
Kapa Haka 2024
Wednesday, Jan 31 2024
1 February 2024 Dear Parents/Caregivers, If you would like your child to be part of the Donovan Junior Kapa Haka group (Year 0-2) or Senior Kapa Haka group (Year 3-6),…
Canteen 2024
Wednesday, Jan 24 2024
The canteen will remain closed for heatups and Friday menu until further notice. It is that time again where we ask for volunteers to help in the canteen. As the…
Stationery List 2024
Monday, Jan 15 2024
Stationery Requirements for 2024 If you are unable to open or download the file, you can access it through the web by going to https://donovanprimaryschool.myschoolstream.net All notices will be filed…
Tots to Teens Magazine
Tuesday, Dec 05 2023
Summer is upon us, and our latest issue is jam-packed with content to help Kiwi parents https://issue2312.totstoteens.co.nz/ What’s in this issue for parents? » How to slow brain drain over…
School Stream Web version
Sunday, Oct 15 2023
There seems to be a bit of a problem with School Stream this morning. Below is the website link that should work. Everything is parked in the relevant folder. This…
Ukulele returns
Thursday, Oct 12 2023
Good morning. If you borrowed a school ukulele, could it please be returned to Miss Ormond before the end of October. Thank you
Student Council Newsletter Term 3
Friday, Sep 22 2023
2023 Term 3 Newsletter
Meet the Teacher
Tuesday, Feb 16 at 06:00 am at Donovan Primary
School hall 7pm Tuesday 16 Feb
Tots to Teens Magazine September 23
Sunday, Sep 17 2023
This is a great read with some good ideas, recipes and articles. https://issue2309.totstoteens.co.nz
School Council Newspaper Term 2
Wednesday, Jun 28 2023
Below is the link for this term School Council Newspaper. The students are so creative and some great writing. Enjoy the read. SC Newspaper Term 2 2023
Tots to Teens magazine
Tuesday, Jun 27 2023
Below is the link for the latest Tot to Teens magazine https://issue2306.totstoteens.co.nz
Donovan Canteen Heat ups
Thursday, Jun 15 2023
We offer a canteen daily here at Donovan that can heat up your child’s lunch. Each heat up is 20 cents and needs to be attached to the heat up…
Tots to Teens Magazine
Sunday, Apr 23 2023
Our latest issue is jam-packed with content to help Kiwi parents https://issue2304.totstoteens.co.nz/ What’s in this issue for parents? » Is my child ready for Primary School? » Do you have…
School Council Newspaper Term 1 2023
Thursday, Apr 06 2023
School Council Newspaper Term 1 2023
Emails to Staff
Monday, Mar 06 2023
As we promote contact with our staff through emails, we must also reinforce the fact that you cannot expect staff to answer emails outside of normal business hours. (8am to…
Lunch Ideas
Monday, Feb 06 2023
Welcome back from School Stream. We’re kicking off 2023 with all-new lunchbox-friendly recipes. We’re talking about delicious, nutritious and nut-free lunch options to tempt fussy eaters and adventurous foodies alike.…
Tots to Teens magazine
Monday, Dec 05 2022
This is a great magazine with loads of ideas for all age groups. Other additions are still on School Stream if you wish to pursue earlier additions. https://issue2212.totstoteens.co.nz/
School Councils Newspaper Volume 4
Tuesday, Sep 27 2022
Below is the link the the School Councils latest newspaper. They have done so well. Newspaper Volume 4
Tots to Teens magazine
Tuesday, Sep 13 2022
Mōrena The latest Tots to Teens digi-magazine, for your newsletter, website or Facebook page is live... https://issue2209.totstoteens.co.nz/ What’s in this issue for parents? » Literacy rates… What’s happening? » Dealing…
Updating email addresses
Wednesday, Sep 07 2022
As we move more and more away from paper, we will eventually be sending out the children's reports via email. In order to do this successfully, we need to ensure…
Student Council Newspaper Volume 3
Monday, Jul 25 2022
Below is the link for our Student Councils Newsletter 3. Hope you enjoy the read and appreciate all the hard work the students have put into this publication. Well done…
Tots to Teen Magazine June 2022
Tuesday, Jun 28 2022
Mōrena, Your school community’s link to our latest Tots to Teens digi-magazine, for your school Newsletter, website or Facebook page is https://issue2207.totstoteens.co.nz/ What’s in this issue for parents? » Cosy…
Alternative to Haloween
Friday, Oct 22 at 01:30 am
Angels and heroes flyer 2021
Teacher Only Day - School Closed Fri 8 April
Thursday, Apr 07 at 12:00 pm
School will be closed for tuition on Friday 8 April.
Lunches
Wednesday, Jun 22 2022
We need your help please. We have a lot of children coming wanting spoons or forks to eat yoghurt, noodles or kiwi fruit. We would appreciate your help by ensuring…
School Council Newspaper Vol 2
Thursday, Jun 02 2022
School Council Newspaper Vol 2 for you to readNewspaper Volume 2 (3)
Student Council Newspaper
Thursday, Apr 14 2022
Welcome to our inaugural School Council Newspaper 'Putanga o nga Taonga' Sit back and enjoy the read. School Council Newspaper Vol.1
How to Manage Notifications and Hide Folders
Tuesday, Feb 22 2022
We understand that everyone is busy and reading the endless notifications can be time consuming. So if it would help, you can thin down the notifications you receive to ones…
Donovan's Continuity Plan
Monday, Feb 21 2022
Attached is a Continuity Plan for if/when we have any contacts or cases within our School. It shows guidelines as to the procedures we must take. Keep it in a…
Tots to Teens Magazine - A Great Read
Tuesday, Feb 08 2022
Mōrena, Your school community’s link to the first 2022 Tots to Teens digi-magazine (for your school Newsletter, website or Facebook page) is https://issue2202.totstoteens.co.nz What’s in this issue for parents? »…
Tots to Teens digital magazine
Wednesday, Dec 08 2021
This is a great read. Enjoy. The latest Tots to Teens digi-magazine is https://issue2112.totstoteens.co.nz.
Payments
Thursday, Nov 11 2021
Just a reminder for people to pay their $100 camp fee (student). If there is any problems please call me in the office. Could we also have all the sports…
John Parsons Helpful links 2021
Thursday, Aug 12 2021
After John Parsons came to the school to talk with the children and parents about Cyber Safety, he has left us with some really great links to look at and…
Tots to Teens
Wednesday, Jul 07 2021
This magazine is a great read. Lots of good information https://issue2106si.totstoteens.co.nz/
Tots to Teens Magazine
Tuesday, Jun 29 2021
This magazine is a great read with helpful tips and tricks for all ages. https://issue2106si.totstoteens.co.nz/
Tots to Teen Magazine Issue 2104
Wednesday, Apr 07 2021
Mōrena, Your school community’s link to the latest Tots to Teens digi-magazine (for your School Newsletter, website or Facebook page ) is issue2104si.totstoteens.co.nz What’s in this issue for parents? ▪️Taking…
Tots to Teens - March Edition
Wednesday, Feb 24 2021
Below is the link for the Tots to Teens Magazine. A very good read. http://issue2102si.totstoteens.co.nz
John Parsons Helpful Tips and Links
Tuesday, Sep 15 2020
Dear Parents/Caregivers, On Monday 14th September we were lucky enough to have John Parsons (New Zealand's leading authority on safeguarding our children online) visit the school and run sessions with…