School Newsletter

Kia ora I have recently had the opportunity to attend a workshop in Wellington on Education Law.  As normal for these occasions, the conversations went into the direction of preventing problems before they start.  I also recently had a discussion with our local Senior Sergeant and again the conversation included the concept of being pro-active.  Out of this it is safe to say... > Read more

Invoices have been sent out for School and Subject charges.  We are aware that a number of families/whanau may be facing financial uncertainty over the next few months.  If this applies to you, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Mary Mitchell, our Finance Manager, who will assist you... > Read more

The school photographer has been booked for Thursday 14th June to take Sports and Team Photographs and Friday 15th June to take class group photographs, portrait and ID photos. Included with this newsletter are individualised envelopes for ordering photos.  The photographers need these... > Read more

As you are aware, the Weekly Circular is distributed digitally.  It is emailed home and placed on the school website each week.  It is an important means of contacting family/whānau.  Please give your name and email address to the School Office if you wish to receive a personal... > Read more

The mid-year examinations are being held on Tuesday 5th June to Tuesday 12th June.  These examinations are for all year levels (Years 9 – 13).  A full timetable will be provided to all students closer to the time.  There is a huge demand for senior assessments, both exams... > Read more

On Wednesday 16th May students travelled to Manawatu College in Foxton to compete in the Manawatu Inter-Secondary School Cross Country Championships.  The cold and damp weather provided ideal Cross Country conditions. The students did themselves and Dannevirke High School proud in how they... > Read more

The new students who have enrolled at Dannevirke High School this term:  Nathan Reed, Hamish Armstrong, Kyoka Suzuki, Jodeci Field, Tamzyn Ellis, Ikumi Abiru, Erena Kingi and Emily Thomas-Hullah.  > Read more

For some reason Dannevirke High School does not have any school photos from 1970.  If anyone has any please contact Kay Hewitt at the school.  > Read more

On Tuesday 1st June school is closed for students.  On this day teachers will be undertaking professional development.  > Read more

Please remember that due to the Queen’s Birthday holiday there is no school on Monday 4th June.  Tuesday will be Day 3 of the cyclic timetable.  > Read more

Young people often follow our lead, what we say and do makes a difference for them.  Parents are still the ‘greatest influence’ in their lives.  Talk to your kids about the... > Read more

Mr Matthew Ahern who graduated on Wednesday.  Matthew is the Dannevirke High School Sports Coordinator and Teacher of Physical Education.  > Read more