Emergency Procedures & Earthquake Preparedness

Dear Parents and Whānau,

Following the recent earthquake, we wanted to share an update regarding Ngutunui School's emergency management procedures, particularly around earthquake safety and road closure response.

Immediate Safety Procedures:

During an Earthquake:  "Drop, Cover, and Hold" procedures—taking cover under desks or tables indoors or moving clear of buildings and power lines outdoors.

Stay-Put Policy: Children will remain safely on school grounds under the direct care and supervision of teachers.

Road Closures & Pick-Up Delays: If roads are damaged or travel is interrupted: Students remain safe at school. Children will stay under the care of staff and the Principal until parents or authorised emergency contacts can arrive.

Emergency Contacts: If parents cannot be reached, emergency contacts will be notified.

Supplies On-Site: Emergency kits containing food and water are maintained on-site to support students and staff for extended periods.

How You Can Help:

Reassure your child: Let them know that teachers will stay with them and keep them safe at school if travel is ever delayed.

Update contacts: Please ensure your local emergency contact details on file with the school office are current.

Thank you for your ongoing support in keeping our school community safe!

2026-PD-Report-Ngutunui-School.pdf

🐮🐑 GET EXCITED! School Agriculture Day 2026 is Coming! 🎉

Dear Parents & Whānau,

It is that wonderful time of the year again! Dust off your gumboots and get those calf halters ready—our annual School Agriculture Day is officially set for Thursday, 15th October!

Ag Day is always one of the absolute highlights of our school year, filled with pride, fun, and amazing animal care skills. We can’t wait to see our students shine with their hard work!

⚠️ Early Registrations Required
To help us plan an amazing day and organise ribbons, judges, and rings, we need to know our expected numbers as soon as possible.

Please let us know if your child will be participating this year, and whether they will be bringing a Lamb 🐑 or a Calf 🐮.

👉 How to register: email principal@ngutunui.school.nz with:

Student Name
Animal Type (Lamb or Calf)

🏆 Save the Date: Group Day!
For those looking ahead to the next stage, the Group Day will be held at Kihikihi Domain on Wednesday, 21st October (Ngutunui, Pirogia and Paterangi Schools are the organisers this year).

Thank you for supporting your children with their animals. Let's make Ag Day 2026 our best one yet!

Nga mihi mahana,

Sharyn

Kia ora whānau,

We’d love to invite any parents and whānau who are keen to help brainstorm ideas for fundraising events and opportunities for our school.

📅 Friday 24th
🕒 3:00pm
📍 School Staffroom

Come along, bring your ideas, and join us for an informal chat about fun and achievable ways we can fundraise to support our school and our tamariki.

Everyone is welcome — the more ideas, the better!

We’d love to see you there. 😊