Welcome Back to School:
Academic Year 2026–2027
29 July 2026
Kia ora parents and whānau,
Welcome back! We are delighted to open our doors once again for a new academic year filled with growth, wisdom, resilience, and unity. Whether you are returning or joining our community for the first time, we are so glad to have you with us, and we look forward to a wonderful year of learning together. Our teachers and staff are working hard to prepare for the start of Term 1, which will start on Wednesday, 5th August.
Renovation Update
Over the school holidays, our campus has been undergoing exciting renovation works, including:
- A brand new library (completed in June)
- A new facade design at the front of the school (will be finished this week)
- A brand new canteen (ongoing)
- New classrooms (ongoing)
Work is still ongoing for the canteen and classrooms and is expected to be completed in September. In the meantime, we have set up temporary rooms for 2 classes while their new spaces are being completed, and we appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition. We can't wait to welcome you into these improved spaces very soon!
Orientation Day
We warmly invite all families (students and parents) to join us for Orientation Day — a chance to come into school and meet your child's teacher before the first day back.
Schedule:
Monday Schedule
- Preschool: 8:15 - 9:30
- Kindergarten: 10:00 - 11:15
Early Years children will have the opportunity to play in the playground and the classrooms and interact with teachers and friends. There will also be a parent session in the Aoraki Hall giving information about the term ahead.
Tuesday Schedule
- Grade 1-2: 8:00 - 9:00
- Grade 3-6: 8:45 - 9:45
- Secondary: 9:30 - 10:30
These sessions will start with a presentation in the Aoraki Hall and then students and parents will visit their child’s classroom to meet the teachers and learn about the coming term and what to expect in the first week.
Koru Activity Club (ASA) Exhibition
Save the date for our Koru Activities Exhibition, where our partner vendors will be showcasing the exciting range of activities and clubs on offer this year. All families are warmly invited to come explore the options, meet the providers, and find the perfect fit for their child.
- Date: Thursday, 6 August 2026
- Time: 11.00-14.30 PM
- Venue: NZSJ Football Field
Koru Activity Club (After School Activities)
Details of each activity, the schedule and the sign-up form for our Koru Activities (ASA) programme will be sent in a separate email. Please keep an eye out for that in the coming days.
Canteen Update
We are pleased to announce our partnership with Sodexo Indonesia as our new canteen service provider for the upcoming academic year. Sodexo is a global leader in food services and facility management, serving schools, universities, hospitals, and organisations worldwide with a strong commitment to quality, nutrition, hygiene, and food safety.
While the new canteen building is currently under development and will officially begin operations in September, Sodexo will continue offering a pre-order lunch service. This initiative allows our school community to experience their nutritious and well-balanced meal selections in advance while we wait for the completion of the canteen.
Parents are welcome to explore the menu that will be sent on separate email.
To learn more about Sodexo Indonesia and their services, please visit: Sodexo Indonesia Presentation
Welcome Letter and WhatsApp Group
Each family will receive an invitation to their class WhatsApp group directly from their child's respective homeroom teacher and a welcome letter for Term 1. Please look out for these on Monday and Tuesday next week — they will contain important class-specific information for the term ahead.
Printed School Photos
If you ordered your child's printed school photos last month, we're pleased to let you know that they are
now ready for collection. You may pick them up from the School back office. We are also happy to share that this year's Yearbook is currently in production and is expected to be ready by the end of August. We will notify all families as soon as it is available for collection.
Term Dates for Academic Year 2026-2027
- Term 1 : 5 August - 09 October 2026
- Term 2 : 20 October - 15 December 2026
- Term 3 : 7 January - 5 March 2027
- Term 4 : 23 March - 15 June 2027
Key Dates for Term 1
- Aug 5 - First Day of School
- Aug 6 - After School Activity Exhibition
- Aug 14 - Independence Day Celebration (half day)
- Aug 17 - Independence Day (Public Holiday)
- Aug 25 - Prophet Muhammad SAW (Public Holiday)
- Aug 28 - Parents Welcome Party (Evening) -Tentative Date
- Oct 2 - Batik Day
- Oct 5 - World Teachers Day
- Oct 9 - Last Day of Term 1
Thank you for being part of our vibrant school community. We can’t wait to see the energy and enthusiasm our students bring as we kick off the year together!
Thank you,
Kia Kaha! Stay Strong!
Tim Maitland
Head of School