Birchwood School

12/06/2026

Well done to the ākonga who were awarded certificates at this week’s assembly.
Ngātahi te ako, ngātahi te tipu

11/06/2026

Get your outfits ready, because this Tuesday, 16 June, we are holding a special Free Dress Day!

This exciting day is to mark New Zealand’s opening World Cup game against Iran. The World Cup is an incredible event that builds bridges across different cultures, promotes peace, and celebrates global diversity, and we want to bring that beautiful kaupapa right here into our school community!

We invite all students to come to school dressed in one of the following ways:

Show Your Team Pride: Dress up as a footballer or wear the kit of your absolute favourite World Cup team.

Tell a Global Story: Wear clothing, colours, or traditional garments that represent a country or culture that you connect with.

We want to fill our classrooms with colour, culture, and sporting pride as we support New Zealand and celebrate the world coming together!

We can't wait to see everyone's amazing outfits on Tuesday!

10/06/2026

A big thanks to Amy from the Ministry of Inspiration who came to Birchwood this morning to support our teams prepare for the Robocup regional competition on Sunday. Our teams have been busy coding their robots and preparing the props.

09/06/2026

Part-Time Teacher Aide Position Available

Birchwood School is seeking a confident, compassionate, and reliable Teacher Aide to support a Year 6 student for 10 hours per week (Monday–Friday). These hours are likely to increase over time.

We are looking for someone who:
✅ Builds positive relationships with children and adults
✅ Has strong interpersonal and communication skills
✅ Is patient, caring, calm, and adaptable
✅ Demonstrates resilience and a positive approach when supporting students
✅ Has relevant experience (this position may suit a teacher looking to return to the workforce)

To express your interest, please email [email protected] with details of your experience and suitability for the role.

We look forward to hearing from you!

09/06/2026

What a great day it was at Rabbit Island with a group of Birchwood tamariki representing their kura at cross country. We are so proud of how you all ran!

07/06/2026

Congratulations to our ākonga who received GROW awards today. Tino pai tō mahi - great job!

05/06/2026

Well done to the ākonga who received certificates at this week’s assembly. Kia pai tō mahi

02/06/2026

Left To Their Own Devices is an upcoming event where Jo Robinson will cover essential strategies for navigating the digital world for children and teenagers. Whānau are invited to register for the workshop held at St Barnabas Anglican Church. Click on the link for more information

Tricky Chats Parenting with Jo Robertson. Step-by-step guide for all things screens, safety & sexual wellbeing.

29/05/2026

Well done to all of our ākonga who have received awards for showing GROW values this week. Ka pai tō mahi.
Enjoy the King’s Birthday weekend !

26/05/2026

Birchwood ākonga are having a great time at the rippa rugby tournament today. We have 2 teams doing us proud. Thanks to Matua Simon and Silone for your organisation and hard work for the event.