Hampden Street School

Kia ora e te whānau,

Unfortunately, we will not have our Friday Kai Table this week, as the organisation that generously donates the kai is unable to provide it this time. We are incredibly grateful for the support we have received so far and are pleased that many of our whānau have been able to access and benefit from the kai provided. We also give thanks to those whanau and staff who have brought in fruit and vegetables from home to support the initiative.

If you are currently needing support with kai, there are several organisations in our community that may be able to help, including:

• Tahunanui Community Centre
• Nelson Women's Centre
• St Vincent de Paul (Richmond, Nelson, and Stoke)

If you would like further information or support accessing these services, please contact Whaea Tracy.

Kia ora koutou,

We have been monitoring the weather and the forecast shows that there is more heavy rain coming this afternoon.

We are very mindful of the impact this could have on traffic and safety at pick up time. If you would like to pick up your child/children early today to avoid the road congestion you are very welcome to.

If you do collect early, please let the office know so they can sign your child/children out.

Ngā mihi,
Helen
(On behalf of Don and Lora)

A huge shoutout to Spencer Hill Wine, our official wine sponsor for the 2026 Heroes Quiz Night & Auction! 🍷

Their incredible generosity in donating all still wine products sold at our epic fundraiser helps make the night truly special, and we are so grateful for their continued support year after year.

A very special THANK YOU to Matt and Janet Rutherford for your amazing generosity and ongoing support. We can’t wait to raise a glass and celebrate another unforgettable night together!

The phenomenal fundraising events at HSS are made possible by our incredible volunteers and the generosity of our sponsors. We are thanking our sponsors with a weekly spotlight. We hope this helps the HSS community connect with great local businesses.
Thank you to this week's sponsors including: O2B Healthy Ltd, MSD Animal Health, K9 Deli, Natureland Zoo, Bunnings Warehouse New Zealand, Elevate Physio, Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries, Permaderm, Chia Sisters, Robertson Enviromental, Big Score, Kerb Side Pizza, Pop The Party, Mollie Mae Photography and Early Roots - Parenting Support & Coaching

Out of Zone Applications—please share the message below with friends and family. This will be the only time we will open our zone this year.

Out of Zone Enrolment Applications – 2026/2027 School Year
The Board of Trustees invites applications from parents and caregivers who wish to enrol their children at Hampden Street School for Terms 3 or 4 in 2026, and for the 2027 school year, and who live outside the school’s enrolment zone. Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available on our school website:
🔗 https://www.hampdenstreet.school.nz/enrolments
To apply, please send a written or emailed application to the principal at [email protected], including:
• Your child’s full name
• Date of birth
• Current address
• Preferred start date
📌 Application deadline:
12:00pm, Wednesday 24 June 2026 (Applications open, Wednesday 3rd June 2026)
We also encourage parents of students who live within the home zone to notify the school of their intention to enrol by this date, if they haven’t already done so. This will assist us with planning for the upcoming school year.

Places Available in 2026
The Board has determined the following number of out of zone placements for Terms 3 and 4, 2026:
• 10 places in Years 3–4
• 12 places in Years 1–2
• 8 places in the New Entrant (5-year-old) area

Enrolment in 2027
For 2027, the Board will accept only New Entrant students(children starting school for the first time) and Year 3 students, and their siblings, if applicable.
We have 30 places available for New Entrant students and 10 places for Year 3 students in 2027.

Ballot Process
If the number of out of zone applications exceeds the available spaces, a ballot will be held.
🗳️ Ballot date: Friday, 26 June 2026
📬 Parents will be notified of the outcome of the ballot by Monday 29th June.

School Tours
If you would like to visit the school or have questions about the out of zone application process, please contact our office on 03 548 1825.
We are offering the following school tour times:
• Friday 5th June – 9.30am
• Tuesday 9th June – 9.30am
• Wednesday 10 June – 12.45pm
• Friday 12 June – 9.30am
• Tuesday 17 June – 12.45pm
• Friday 19 June – 9:30am
• Monday 22 June – 12:45pm
Please contact the office to book a tour time that suits you.

At Hampden Street School, we pride ourselves on creating the best possible start for our tamariki, and we look forward to sharing our school with you.
Ngā mihi nui,

Don McLean
Principal/ Tumuaki
Hampden Street School

Hampden Street School Hampden Street School is an innovative, student-centred school in the heart of beautiful Nelson city. A great place to learn.

The phenomenal fundraising events at HSS are made possible by our incredible volunteers and the generosity of our sponsors. We are thanking our sponsors with a weekly spotlight. We hope this helps the HSS community connect with great local businesses.

Thank you to this week's sponsors including: Paper Plus Nelson, Stoke Veterinary Hospital, Tahuna Beach Holiday Park, The Bench, Check Your Bits, Tasman Mako, Kingdom of Klah, JAS Accounting & Advisory, Baby On The Move - Nelson, Altitude Pole & Fitness, Caci Clinic, Quinney's Bush Camp, Terra Firma Engineering Limited, Toi Toi Coffee House, Cable Bay Holiday Park and Elevated Events.

We’re incredibly proud to once again have McCashin's Brewery on board as the Official Beer & Cider Sponsor for our 2026 Heroes Quiz Night and Fundraiser!

Not only have they continued their amazing support of this event, but they’ve also generously supplied all of the beer, cider and soft drinks available on the night. Their ongoing commitment and generosity help make this event such a success year after year.

A huge thank you to Scott, Kate, and the entire McCashin’s team for backing our community in such a meaningful way. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to sharing another fantastic evening together!