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OUR PRINCIPAL: 
MR MARK PENMAN

At Hamilton West School we strive to create an environment where our children feel a sense of identity and belonging. We also pride ourselves on the quality relationships that exist between teachers, parents and students. The school promotes a restorative approach to relationships.

There are no school rules as such at Hamilton West School. Everyone associated is asked to "live" by our school values:
 
Ako: we learn together
Manaakitanga: we care for each other
Rangatiratanga: our best always
Kaitiakitanga: guardianship of the environment
Whanaungatanga: we respect each other
We are proud of our academic, cultural, artistic and sporting achievements. Each year we celebrate the fact that so many of our past pupils receive academic and sporting awards, and are in leadership roles at the local high schools.
 
As a full primary school we focus strongly on reading, writing and mathematics while providing a rich varied curriculum immersed in Inquiry Learning.
 
Meeting students’ needs is the focus of our teaching programmes. Teachers are enthusiastic and committed to providing quality learning opportunities for our students.
 
The school caters for involvement in summer and winter sporting codes as well as providing for the students who wish to participate in a less competitive range of physical activities. We always have students who receive major awards and gain representative honours in sport.
 
Our school has a Kapa Haka group that we are very proud of. The group assist with many of our school occasions and represent us at competitions.
 
We take pride in our school choir and the other musical opportunities we provide for our students such as regular school productions.
 
It is a pleasure being the Principal of this great New Zealand school.  If you would like to contact me please email me. mark@hamwest.school.nz

Whaia matauranga hei paenga mo te Hinengaro nga 
Pursue all knowledge, to enhance your thinking
Hamilton West School is a full primary, 
the oldest school in Hamilton with modern approaches to student learning and well being.
Click on logo to view the
2017 Charter. 
Having fun is an important aspect of our school; we like to enjoy our time spent together at Hamilton West.
YEAR 7 AND YEAR 8:

Hamilton West School is proud to have its own Intermediate (Year 7 and 8 students).
There is a special prospectus for parents looking at intermediate education the Ham West way.
Providing leadership and service opportunities is an important aspect of our school culture.

We recognise our student/parent voice and enjoying consulting our community over new initiatives. We have an open door policy which, for me this means lots of informal visits from students and parents.
ANZAC DAY
​Waikato Supported Basketball is again committed to providing a developmental basketball programme for people with supported learning needs.
The programme is designed to provide an opportunity for people living with an intellectual disability in and around Hamilton to participate in basketball.
Muster night with registration and skills and drills practice will be held on Thursday 11 May 2017 from 7.15-8.15pm at the YMCA.
The programme will run for nine weeks from 11 May to 6 July 2017.
Lunch Orders are available every Wednesday.  Click on the picture below to be directed to Lunch Orders website. Students pick up orders from the back of the hall.
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We are happy to announce an exciting new initiative at    Hamilton West School. 
Dr Maree McCracken from South City Health will be in our school between 9.00 and 10.00am on Tuesday mornings to see students who need to see a doctor.  This is a drop in clinic-no appointment      required.  It is free to all students.
Click here to download a consent form.
Non swimmers require a note from parents/caregivers.
The Hamilton West School uniform is purchased directly through the school. Please click the uniforms picture to open the current price list and order form for 2017.  
The school office will be open for uniform sales from 10 am - 12.00 pm on Wed 25th Jan, Thurs 26th, Fri 27th and Tues 31st Jan 2017. 
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Orders and enquires can be emailed to rachelp@hamest.school.nz
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School Stationery

Click the green box and the link will take you to the Hamwest stationery ordering page.
Click the box to view the 2016 Sports Fair Play contract.
Final Bell  - A bell will ring at 3:15.  This bell is to remind students that they should have left the school grounds.  This is a safety issue as there is no supervision after school by school staff.   
Scholastic Book Club

Last day for orders Friday 17th February.  Please make cheques payable to ScholasticNOT Hamilton West School.  Thank you.
Rheumatic Fever  Information.
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