School Information
SCHOOL YEAR
The school year is divided into four school terms, generally 10 weeks long. There are minor variations in dates of holidays and terms from year to year.
SCHOOL HOURS
08.40am First bell rings – children to class
08.50am Second bell rings - children in class ready for day to begin
10.30am Morning Interval
10.50am Morning Interval ends
12.30pm Lunch Hour begins
01.30pm Lunch Hour ends
02.55pm School day ends
It is important for children to be at school before the first bell to prepare for the day and talk with their teacher and fellow classmates.
SCHOOL TERM DATES 2024
Term 1 - Thursday 1 February - Friday 12 April
Term 2 - Monday 29 April - Friday 5 July
Term 3 - Monday 22 July - Friday 27 September
Term 4 - Monday 14 October - Tuesday 17 December
Our teacher only days this year are:
Friday 31 May
Friday 25 October
SYNDICATES
The School is divided into four syndicates. As we move through our years at Muritai School our children evolve like our local native birds. Each bird moves from the beach to the bush through our special turangawaewae.
Kororā : Year 0/1/2 Our Little Blue Penguin, moving around, in and out of places, they are very social. They are the smallest and closet to the beach. They are just beginning their learning journey.
Tūī : Year 3/4 Our loud and active Parson bird, darts quickly in and out of our native trees along the flats of Eastbourne. They are learning to find their way and explore who they are.
Kererū : Year 5/6 Our fast growing Wood Pigeon, swoops around the lower parts of our bush, bursting with energy, ready to explore.
Kāhu : Year 7-8 Our loud and proud Swamp Harrier. Gliding high about the bush, setting its eyes beyond the horizon ready to take flight and impact the world with our living and learning values and being their best.
