Welcome to Term 3!
Greetings Ten Feet Tall families and students,
We’re excited to kick off another action-packed term and share some important updates, student successes, and new opportunities coming your way this term.
Term 3 Start Dates
This term we welcome new classes at new locations!
- ACG Sunderland Classes begin Monday, 28 July.
- All other North Shore classes begin from Monday, 21 July.
- Unless you notify us, your child will be automatically re-enrolled for Term 3
- Term 3 auto payment is Friday 25th July -please read below.
New for Term 3 – Auto-payments
To make things easier for busy families, we’re introducing auto-payments starting Term 3. Your class fee will be charged automatically during the first week of term using the card or bank details saved to your account. If you’d prefer to opt out, please email Suki at accounts@tenfeettall.co.nz by Thursday, 24 July.
If you’d prefer to pay by bank transfer please check the Parent Portal for our bank details.
To ensure we can match your payment to your account, please use your child’s full name as your reference.
Celebrating Student Success
A huge congratulations to all our senior exam students! Of the 18 students who sat their Trinity College London exams, 15 achieved the highest possible mark, with all students earning Merit Plus or higher. Beyond the grades, we’re proud of the skills these students are developing — skills that will set them up for success at school, university, and in their future careers.
Congratulations also to Brooklyn Ye, who achieved top honours at the South Auckland Performing Arts Competitions (SAPACS) on Monday, 30 June, and the Rotorua Speech and Drama Competition on Sunday, 20 July 2025.
You can read more about Brooklyn’s achievement in our latest blog post.
June Debate Competition
Our June Debate Competition was a highlight of the term, with students stepping up to challenge themselves in a supportive environment. We loved seeing the growth in confidence and critical thinking on display. Read all about the competition in our blog post.
Holiday Programme Highlights
Our July Holiday Programme was a huge success — and completely sold out!
We had a fantastic time running our Learning to Lead course, with students stepping up to develop teamwork, creativity, and leadership skills across three inspiring days. You can read more about the July Learning to Lead programme here.
We also loved welcoming creative kids to our Holiday Spotlight Drama Days at both Kristin School and Lake House Arts in Takapuna. These themed days gave students the chance to build confidence, explore their creativity, and have a lot of fun performing.
A big thank you to Ella for leading the programme with such passion, and to Abby and Isla for their fantastic support throughout the week.
If you don’t want to miss out on future holiday programmes, make sure you join our Holiday Programme VIP Group for early access to bookings and updates.
What’s New This Term
Public Classes Now 45 Minutes
Our non-exam public classes for Year 4–13 students are now 45 minutes long. This gives students even more time for skill-building and hands-on learning each week.Meet Our New Admin Team
We’re pleased to welcome Grace to our admin team, joining Suki and Sarah Denison. The team are here to help make your Ten Feet Tall experience as smooth as possible, and we look forward to continuing to improve our service moving forward.Recommend a Friend and Save
Refer a friend to our classes and receive $30 off your next term’s invoice. With classes now running in Auckland City as well as our regular locations, there’s never been a better time to share Ten Feet Tall with your friends. Recommend a friend here.Make-Up Classes Made Easy
Our make-up class system through the Parent Portal is working well. If your child misses a class, simply log in and book a make-up session that works for you. Need help on how to do this? Check out our Parent Portal Guide.Updated Terms and Conditions
We’ve updated our Terms and Conditions to reflect our new Parent Portal system. Please take a moment to read and accept them when you next log in.
Getting Started This Term
Log into the Parent Portal — our new app is launching soon to make this even easier!
Check your child’s learning outcomes for the term
Review your invoice and settle payments
If you wish to opt out of direct debit, please ensure payment is made before Friday, 25 July.
Upcoming Opportunities
Leadership Programme — find out more about how we help students grow confidence and leadership skills. This course is for year 6-8 and you can join our waiting list here.
Exam Dates
- Monday 11 & Tuesday 12 August – Senior Students, Windsor Park Baptist
Sunday, 31 August — Kristin School Pre Exam Recital (Years 2–5)
- Monday, 8 & Tuesday, 9 September — Kristin School students (Years 2–5)
From Monday, 3 November — Initial and Grade 1 exams for all other students at Windsor Park Baptist. If there are dates you cannot attend, please let us know by emailing admin@tenfeettall.co.nz
Welcome to Our New Coaches
We’re excited to welcome Tracy to our teaching team. You can learn more about Tracy, and the full Ten Feet Tall team here.
Leave us a Google Review and receive a $10 credit for Term 3!
We’ve extended our Google Review reward to Friday, 25 July! Leave us a review and receive a $10 credit for your term fees (applied to term 3, or term 4). It’s a small thank you from us, and your review helps other families discover the magic of Ten Feet Tall!
A big thank you to those parents who have already left a review – we are truly grateful for your support!
Looking Ahead
We can’t wait to get started on a fantastic Term 3 with all of you. With the launch of our new Ten Feet Tall App just around the corner, we’re looking forward to making it even easier to stay connected and up to date. Keep an eye out for more details coming your way soon.
Thank you for being part of our Ten Feet Tall community — we love seeing our students grow in confidence and skills each and every term.
Warm regards,
Sarah Hartley and the Ten Feet Tall Team
