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School Hours

DAILY SCHEDULE

School starts – 9:00am
Healthy snack in class – 10:00am
Morning break – 11:00am – 11:20am
Lunchtime – 12:30pm – 1:15pm
School ends – 3:00pm

Public Holidays

Nelson Anniversary Day – Monday 2nd February
Waitangi Day – Friday 6th February
Good Friday – Friday 3rd April
ANZAC Day Observed – Monday 27th April
King’s Birthday – Monday 1st June
Matariki – Friday 10th July
Labour Day – Monday 26th October

2026 Term Dates

TERM START DATE END DATE
Term One Tuesday 3rd February Thursday 2nd April
Term Two Monday 20th April Friday 3rd July
Term Three Monday 20th July Friday 25th September
Term Four Monday 12th October Tuesday 15th December
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The school office is open from 8am until 4pm Monday to Friday. Feel free to call, email or drop in and we can help.
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    At Brightwater School we take great pride in creating a learning environment where all children are valued and given the opportunity to develop academically, socially and physically in a safe and caring manner.

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    Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm.

    A: 106 Ellis St, Brightwater 7022, Nelson
    T: + 03 542 3666
    E: office@brightwater.school.nz

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