Edendale Primary School - Southland

04/09/2026

Here's the link to this week's newsletter for Friday, the 4th of September (Term Three: Week 7 of 10).

Thanks to all the dads who came in today, and Happy Father's Day on Sunday.

Friday 4th September 2026: Term 3 Week 7 (of 10)

04/09/2026

A big thank you to our local Penny Simmonds MP for joining our three senior classes today to discuss our NZ electoral system, and in particular her role as an MP, as part of our Term Three Social Sciences inquiry topic. We appreciated her giving her time to help us learn.
Thank you to Miss McLellan for organising Penny’s visit today.

04/09/2026

Thanks, Mad Cow Coffee, for warming us up with hot drinks at our Father's Day Picnic lunch at school today.

04/09/2026

Father's Day Picnic

Thank you so much for coming to school and having lunch for Father's Day. We appreciated you spending time with us today.

Dad's (Grandads, uncles, and friends of the family) are so important in the lives of children. What you do matters and counts for so much.

03/09/2026

Our Halberg Mile fundraiser is postponed. Will confirm new date later.
See you at the Fathers Day Picnic 12.30pm.
Have a good day!

03/09/2026

Well done, Daria.

Podcast Episode · Breakfast Southland with Chitty · 2 September · 4min

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

Do you remember Edendale being like this? Do you notice any relatives in these pictures?

03/09/2026

Memory Lane

Take a look at these pictures. What has changed? What has stayed the same? Do you have any that you could post in the comments?

Fascinating history.

02/09/2026

Congratulations to past student Zoe Muir, who was awarded the Combined Events Award and the Throws Athlete of the Year at the Southland Athletics Awards evening.

Nice work, Zoe.