31 July 2026
Kia ora whānau,
Education Review Office Visit
Last week we welcomed the Education Review Office (ERO) to SWIS. During their visit they spend time in classrooms and meet with staff, students, and members of our Board. They are following a new review process, and we expect to receive their report by the end of the term. We look forward to sharing the outcomes with our community once it is available.
Open Evening – 5 August
On 5 August, we will be holding our Open Evening for prospective 2027 students and their families. A number of our current students will be helping to host the evening, giving them a chance to showcase our school while contributing through service and leadership.
If you know families considering SWIS for next year, please encourage them to come along. The evening runs from 6.00pm to 7.30pm, and we’d love to welcome them.
Ngā mihi nui,
Brendon Henderson
Tumuaki | Principal
Be sure to visit our Parent Portal for helpful information about how things work at SWIS. It’s a great first stop for key details and practical guidance. You can also follow our School’s Facebook Page, where we regularly share news, updates, and stories about the wonderful things happening in and around our school.
Term 3 Dates
Week 3
- 4 Aug – Open Day for Y6 students – Berhampore, Newtown and others
- 5 Aug – Open Day for Y6 students – Island Bay, Owhiro Bay, Houghton Valley and others
- 5 Aug – Open Evening for prospective Y6 students and whānau
- 6 Aug – School Board meeting
- 7 August – Te Haruru o te Kāhui Tonga Kapa Event at Taraika
Week 4
- 12 August – WRISSA Rugby Memorial Park | Marist Ground Masterton
- 14 Aug – Book Battle @ Naenae Intermediate 9am – 1pm
Week 5
- 17 Aug – Staff Only Day, School closed to students
- 18 Aug – Mathswell at Vic Uni Hub
- 18 Aug – Author visit Graci Kim
- 19 Aug – NZCYA Books Alive at Te Matapihi, 8.45am – 2.45pm
- 20 Aug – Otago Problem Solving set 5
- 21 Aug – Forensics Enrichment visiting the Police Museum – 12-3pm
Week 6
- 26 August – WRISSA League and Flag
- 29 August – Tournament of Minds at Victoria University (Saturday)
Week 7
- 3 Sep – Online ChessPower competition (tbc)
Week 8
- 7-11 Sep – AIMS Games
- 10 Sep – School Board meeting
Week 9
- 16 Sep – WOW preview show at TSB Arena, 7pm – 9pm
Week 10
- 23 Sep – WRISSA Volleyball Boys and Girls at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre
- 25 Sep – Last Day of Term 3
Community Events
Check out what’s on in our area!
Click on the links below to visit the South Coast information website with all the local events and activities on offer.
