Palmerston Primary School

04/09/2026

Kia ora everyone

Unfortunately headlice/nits are doing the rounds at the moment.

We would really appreciate if everyone could please check their children's hair over the weekend and treat if necessary. So we can try and break the cycle, please only send your child(ren) back to school once they are treated.

Also just a reminder of our school rules - long hair needs to be tied up. This helps reduce the spread of nits but is also a health & safety issue for safety in the playground etc.

Thank you for your help in resolving this issues.

04/09/2026

Hi All

We are on the hunt for donated items for our WHITE ELEPHANT STALL for the MINI FAIR which is on Friday 18th September.

Please ensure all items are clean and in fit for purpose. NB no electrical items please.

Items can be dropped off to the school office or if you need them collected please phone us on 034651361.

Thank you in advance ❤

28/08/2026

We had another wonderful morning of creativity and fun today, with our children getting stuck into a fantastic range of activities.

The cardboard creations, paper dolls and dancing with Kirstie were back by popular demand, while we also welcomed some exciting new activities into the mix! The children made Y-stick people, created Play-Doh creatures, and explored small world creations. There was also plenty of concentration happening with treasure bag sewing and needlework, along with some friendly competition over noughts and crosses and chess!

To make the day even brighter, today was Yellow Day for Daffodil Day, with plenty of yellow popping up around our school as we showed our support for this important cause.

It was fantastic to see so many different forms of creativity happening around the school, with children designing, making, imagining, creating and trying new things.

Another very successful Friday discovery!

27/08/2026

💛DAFFODIL DAY💛 - DRESS IN YELLOW - lets turn PPS YELLOW tomorrow for Daffodil Day. Please bring a gold coin donation if you can or donate via our Cancer Society Daffodil Day Fundraising page
https://www.daffodilday.org.nz/palmerston-primary
or scan the QR code below.
Thank you💛💛💛💛💛💛

26/08/2026

TEACHER ONLY DAY
Palmerston Primary School will be closed this Monday, 31st August 2026, for a teacher-only day focused on the Mathematics Curriculum.
Advertised previously via Hero and school newsletters
Have a lovely long weekend.

25/08/2026

East Otago Community Pool - new season starting soon!

25/08/2026

https://hail.to/east-otago-high/article/xxDsH4v

An article by East Otago High School

25/08/2026

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24/08/2026

WHITE ELEPHANT STALL

Mini Fair is fast approaching and we are after donations for the WHITE ELEPHANT STALL please.

If you are able to donate please drop items to the office?

NB - items must be clean and in good working order - no electrical goods please.

Example of items - clothing, toys, books, plants, ornaments, games, etc.

Thank you in advance