Back to School - IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR 2026

Kia ora Waitakere SDA school community!

This is important start-up information for 2026 you NEED to know as we prepare for the start of the new school year!

???? CLASSROOM ALLOCATION

Room 1: Mrs. Sabrina Souza (Years 1 & 2)

Room 2: Mrs. Nerra Tamarua (Years 3, 4 & 5 )

Room 3: Mrs. Bernadette Mbofana (Years 6, 7 & 8)

STATIONERY

✏️ Great news for parents! Our school has partnered with Schoolpacks by Qizzle to make your back-to-school shopping simple and stress-free. Order your child’s 2026 stationery from schoolpacks.co.nz and have it delivered straight to your door on a date that suits you (perfect for when you’re back from the beach). Every order comes with a FREE Qizzle 3D Monster Bag Tag your kids will love, and your purchases earn rewards for our school too. With Afterpay available, you can buy now and pay later. Start your order today and enjoy the easiest start to the school year!

???? UNIFORM

You can visit our dedicated NZ uniform store in Penrose.

The NZ Uniform Penrose store is open 6 days a week. Address: Unit 4/531 Great South Road, Penrose, Auckland 1061. Phone Number: 09 281 5643.

Click on link to visit website https://seventhdayadventist.nzuniforms.com/

Please be sure to buy our official WSDA school uniform, as it differs slightly from other Adventist schools in Auckland.

PLEASE NOTE:

All Black shoes only, it must be all black including sole, stitching, laces, velcro strap etc.

School Hats are compulsory during Term 1 at break times - No hat, No play!

There is a Junior uniform (Years 1 - 6) and a Senior uniform (Years 7 - 8).

✅ SCHOOL FEES (ATTENDANCE DUES)

Attendance dues increase for 2026 have been set by the Board of Directors of The NZ SDA Schools Association. The new amount is $660 per year (i.e. $165.00 per term, or $15.00 per school week) for Years 1-8. You can arrange to pay it termly or regular payments on a fortnight/weekly cycle. Speak with our friendly Office Admin for more information.

TERM 1 START DATES

• WEDNESDAY 28 JANUARY - First day of school

ALL STUDENTS BEGIN SCHOOL on this day, we will start with School Chapel in Room 3 to welcome back our new students and staff joining our WSDA school community.

 Our school whanau (families) are welcome to attend this. It will begin at 9:00 - 9:30am. Please ensure you are registered before starting school so there are no delays and bring stationery on this day as our learning programme begin from Day 1.

• Friday 6 February - Waitangi Day (No School)

If you have any questions, please email our office at admin@waitakeresda.school.nz.

Kind regards,

Rosalina Fautua

Principal

Kia ora whanau!

If you're planning to join us at Parakai, the cost for school children will be paid by the school.

Parents will need to pay for their own children/family.  

A bbq will be available for 2 hrs so your welcome to bring along your food to cook.

Don’t forget a hat & sunscreen as it’s going to be a hot day ????

See you there!