Hamilton West School

Hamilton City Council is excited to bring back 🚴‍♀️ 𝗕𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 🚴 this year, encouraging more kids and parents to bike to their Saturday sports games.

They will be at 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟯 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲, 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲, and 𝗘𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟳 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 rewarding everyone who turns up to their game by bike. The team with the most members who bike will win Ninja Valley passes for their team to enjoy! Gordon from Alba Bikes will also be at Gallagher Hockey and Discovery Park offering basic bike checks.

For more information and to see riding route suggestions click here: https://hamilton.govt.nz/parking-and-transport/transport/biking/bike-to-sport

Hamilton West Newsletter - Term 2, Week 7

Term 2, Week 7 2026 - HAMWEST NEWSLETTER Check out this A4 designed by Sarah Mercer.

Team Photos Thursday 11th June 2026.

Please note:

Some students need to have their sports uniform for the photo. Could you please make sure that your child has this in their bag next Thursday. If they have playing socks, could you also make sure these are put in their bag as well.
Please note that for some of the photos we cannot confirm the exact time it will be taken.
Coaches and Managers - we would love for you to be in the photo with your team. However, we understand it if you can't make it.
Please remind your child that the photo is going to be taken next Thursday. Teachers will also do this.

Reminder - Phase 2 (Year 4-6) Cross Country has been postponed until Thursday 4th June

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗬 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲
We’re excited to announce that bookings are open for our School Holiday Programmes across Auckland, Hamilton, and Bay of Plenty!

Our programme includes:
Interactive on-site sessions with external providers
Fun-filled trip days to exciting destinations
Creative, active, and inspiring activities tailored for children of all ages

Spots fill up quickly, so we encourage families to book early to avoid missing out!

School Holiday Programmes in Auckland and Hamilton – YMCA North
👉 Book Now
https://ymca-akl-ham-bop.aimyplus.com/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f

For any questions or help with bookings, please contact:
📧 Auckland: [email protected]
📧 Hamilton & Bay of Plenty: [email protected]

👑𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥:
School is closed tomorrow (Monday 1st June) for the King's Birthday public holiday. We will see students back at school on Tuesday 2nd June.

Phase 2 Cross Country Information: