ECS – Welcome to 2026

Welcome to 2026

This newsletter contains information on the following:

• Important dates
• Mihi Whakatau to welcome new students and whanau
• Student Alergies
• Meet the teacher BBQ (Tuesday 3rd February)

Important dates

Wednesday 28th January – First Day for pupils 2026

Wednesday 28th January – Mihi Whakatau 9:05am

Tuesday 3rd Febrary – Meet the teacher BBQ

Friday 6th February- Waitangi Day Holiday

Wednesday 11th February – 2:00pm finish (Staff attanding a combined school event)

Friday 13th Febriuary – School Tabloid Sports Afternoon

(The School Calendar including 2026 Term dates can be found here)

Mihi Whakatau to welcome new students, staff and families

The first day for pupils is Wednesday 29th January  This is a regular timetabled day with classes starting at 8:50 and finishing at 2:45.  At the start of the day we will have a Mihi Whakatau to welcome our new families.  

When students arrive they should go to their classroom, where they will be welcomed by their teacher before we head to the Mihi Whakatau starting just after 9am.

The Mihi Whakatau  is to welcome our new pupils, families and staff.  This will be held on the court area outside the Year 1-4 classrooms (Harakeke to Kowhai 4).  All parents are welcome to attend this event, we would particularly like to invite any parents new to Emmanuel Christian School to join us and be welcomed into our school community. 

Student Allegies

Some of our students have a serious allergy to  Nuts (including Peanuts) and Kiwifruit which can cause anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction, resulting in loss of consciousness and/or breathing and in worst case scenarios, death, if they do not receive medical attention in time.

We are asking for all families to please respect and understand the seriousness of this and ask that Nuts and kiwifruit are not included in lunches or morning tea food. This is to keep everyone safe, especially our young students. Thank you for your support

Meeti the teacher BBQ – Tuesday 3 February

On Tuesday afternoon of the 3rd February we will have an oportunity for parents to meet with your child(ren)’s teacher and hear about how the class will operate in 2026. 

Teachers will be in their classrooms at 3:05pm and repeated again at 4pm where they will introduce themselves, talk about the class and provide an oportunity for any questions.  

A BBQ with bread and sausages will run from 3:30-4:15 as a chance for us to gather as a community.