Glenavon School

Last week we had the privilege of taking our Year 6 students to camp at Carey Park! We are incredibly proud of the way they supported one another and stepped outside their comfort zones throughout the week.

Take a look at some of the highlights from our camp adventure:

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Today we said our final "See you later" to our incredible Miss McDonell on her last day at the Glen.

Rach has made such a positive impact on our community as an inspiring teacher, dedicated senior leader, and much-loved member of our Glenavon whānau. While we'll miss her dearly, we're so excited for her next chapter and know she'll continue to make a difference in what she does.

One last piece of Glenavon magic... our all-staff lip sync to Dancing Queen, inspired by Rach herself. Enjoy the love and laughs here:

https://youtu.be/uVzR1AxJsgw

Miss McDonell, thank you for everything you've given our school. Your Glenavon whānau is cheering you on every step of the way, and remember - you and your boys will always be part of the Glen.

Much love, Miss McDonell. 💙
From your Glenavon Whānau

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🏁 What a way to cross the term finish line! 🏁

There was plenty of excitement at Glenavon today as Drift Mama, Floyd Brother racing and Motor Racing rolled into school thanks to some awesome staff and whānau connections.

From behind safety barriers, our tamariki watched the race cars drive by before enjoying a fantastic Q&A session with the drivers - including an inspiring female racer. They learned about the importance of safety, teamwork, perseverance, and following your dreams, while getting a behind-the-scenes look at the world of motorsport.

There were smiles, cheers, and lots of "WOW!" moments all around. A huge thank you to our special visitors for giving our tamariki such an unforgettable end-of-term experience! 🏎️💨👏

NZ Children's Book Week 2026 celebrated "Reading Around Aotearoa" - the joy, adventure, and importance of reading!

🎥 Check out our highlights video from last week's Book Week 2026 - "Reading Around Glenavon!"

https://youtu.be/8B8HlWezPRM

From favourite books and creative costumes to shared stories and fun activities, our tamariki embraced the magic of reading all week long.

What a beautiful Samoan Language Week!

This week, our focus was on learning and using Gagana Samoa both in the classroom and in the playground. It has been fantastic to see our tamariki embracing the language with such enthusiasm and pride.

A huge congratulations to all of our performers at Friday's assembly. We are so proud of the confidence and passion they showed.

A special shout-out to Zahlia, who wowed us with an incredible lunchtime performance. Zahlia recently travelled to Hawaii to compete in the 33rd World Fireknife Competition, placing an amazing 4th in the world against some of the finest fireknife performers internationally. What an outstanding achievement Zahlia!

Please enjoy our highlights clip and a few snaps from our celebrations.
https://youtu.be/QZrTS0WEd1E

Fa'afetai tele lava to everyone who helped make this week so special. 💙❤️🤍

🌈 What a day! Last Friday, we held our first-ever Whole School Colour Fun Run, and it was a huge hit! There were smiles, laughter, and colour everywhere from start to finish.

A big thank you to Miss McDonell for the vision, and to our amazing staff and whānau who helped make the day possible.

🎥 Check out the highlights video and some happy snaps!

https://youtu.be/XUi4VaZJ3Rk

JUMPING JUNE IS ALMOST HERE!

Our tamariki will be getting active, building their skipping skills, and having fun along the way!

Every child will receive their own skipping rope to join in. Whānau and friends can support by donating through our school fundraising page. Funds also support the Heart Foundation, who are providing the skipping ropes for our students.

The Heart Foundation will send our skipping ropes once we kick off fundraising… let’s go!!!

See here and please share the link!
https://www.jumpingjune.org.nz/fundraisers/glenavonschool/glenavon-school

Get active • Get healthy • Get jumping!

Our kura was full of pink on Friday! It was awesome seeing our tamariki celebrating kindness, inclusion, and standing together against bullying for Pink Shirt Day.

Check out the video to see all the happy faces and just how good everyone looked in pink! https://youtu.be/lCHSAlRXxpU

A huge thank you to our whānau for getting behind the day and supporting with gold coin donations. We’re proud of the aroha and positivity shining across our school!

Last week our tamariki had two awesome experiences. So different… but both packed with rich learning and great vibes!

Te Ahi Ora – Fire & Flow
Building confidence, connection, and resilience through the ancient art of fire performance.
🎥 Watch the highlights: https://youtu.be/wo0bas5T_js

A visit to the Whau
Our tamariki stepped into the role of environmental scientists. Testing water, observing closely, and asking thoughtful questions. They’ll keep monitoring our awa this year as part of the journey to make it swimmable again. 👉 Swipe to see them in science action!

These are moments we love - learning beyond the classroom and connecting with our community in meaningful ways. A huge thanks to Josh from Te Ahi Ora and Catherine from Te Whau Pathway Environment Trust for helping make these experiences happen!

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Our Cultural Celebration was a special night - full of vibrant performances, pride, and community. The stage was alive from start to finish, and we’re so proud of everyone who performed.

A huge thank you to our whānau and friends who came along to support. Your presence, energy, and encouragement meant so much to our tamariki and helped make the night what it was ❤️

See the HIGHLIGHTS 🎥 https://youtu.be/FErQjhLmDvk

We hope everyone is enjoying the break and stays safe in the expected weather. Perfect time to check out our YouTube playlist to relive the night! ✨

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1RjYxnBi2GmBmiW20UAZ2iOIpl2EY1tK

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