Newsletter Wednesday 16th August 2023

Welcome – Nau mai haere mai

Term 3  Week 5 – Wednesday 16th August 2023

22nd AUGUST LAST DAY FOR HOT FOOD TUESDAY

SAUSAGE SIZZLE LUNCH STARTS FRIDAY 25th AUGUST

FRIDAY SAUSAGE SIZZLE ORDER FORMS WENT HOME WITH STUDENTS ON MONDAY.

SAUSAGE ORDERS & MONEY ARE DUE BACK BY WEDNESDAY 23rd AUGUST

WINTER SPORTS 

As the winter sport season draws to an end, a huge “THANK YOU” to Coaches and Parent Helpers of the teams.  Your support is very much appreciated.

SPORTS UNIFORMS:  Thank you to those who have returned their Netball and Basketball uniforms.  If you haven’t already done so, could you please return them to the school office asap.  Thank you.

Rugby Tickets:  A reminder to let Karen in the office know if you are interested in a complimentary ticket and/or a seat on the bus for you and /or your child/children to the Yarrows Taranaki Bulls vs Tasman rugby game, Sunday Sept 10th 2.05pm.

Cost would be around $12 per seat on the bus, adult or child. 

Thank you to Matahio Energy for the complimentary tickets.

INFLUENZA A

There has been a confirmed case of Influenza A at Ngaere School.  Below is some information on this virus:

Influenza A symptoms: Unlike a common cold, the flu typically occurs with a sudden onset of symptoms. Common signs of an influenza infection include:

• coughing
• runny or stuffy nose
• sneezing
• sore throat
• fever
• headache
• fatigue
• chills
• body aches

If your child presents with any of these symptoms, please keep them home. Sometimes, Influenza A symptoms may resolve on their own. However, if symptoms persist for more than a week without improvement, please schedule a visit with your doctor.

STORIES FROM ROOM 2

School Photos – (Class, Individual, Sibling & Sports)

These were taken last Friday. When the photos are ready to view you will be emailed an Access Key Code.  With this code you can select and purchase your photos through Photolifes website.  The school will advise when the codes have been sent. If you do not receive an access code in the next couple of weeks., please contact Karen in the office as she will have the master list of codes.  

SENIOR CAMP Week 7 Term 4 21st-24th November

Camp fees have now been invoiced to accounts.  Payments can be made in installments from now on, either by cash to the school office, or direct credit to: 

Ngaere School BOT 15-3951-0380444-00

Please be sure to note your child’s name or family name when making the payment via the internet.  If you have any issues with meeting this cost, please contact Mrs England to discuss options.

UP & COMING FUNDRAISER

This fundraiser is to support the Year 7 & 8 camp. Pepper & Me have all sorts of rubs, crumbs, sprinkles, salts, grinds, pastes & sauces, great for the up and coming BBQ season! (check out their website pepperandme.co.nz.)  

The discount code will be live from Wednesday 16th until Wednesday 30th August.  Just enter the above link between these dates to make your order.  If you go into the website without following the link just enter FUNDNGAERE to receive your discount.  

PET DAY – Wednesday 11th October

With Pet Day coming up in the first week of next term, it is time to start thinking about your Pet.

More information about this day to come following the PTA meeting on Monday 21st August.

CUP REMINDER – could we please have all pet day cups/trophies from last year returned to the school office asap.  Thank you.

 What’s On…

• Thursday 17th August – Yr 8 Student Interviews with SHS
• Monday 21st August – PTA Meeting 7pm staffroom
• Wed 16th-Wed 30th August – Pepper & Me Fundraiser code goes live
• Wednesday 23rd August – Ngaere School Board meeting
• Wednesday 23rd August – Sasuage Sizzle Forms & Money Due
• Thursday 24th August – Yr 7 & 8 Hurlstone (netball) & McLeod (rugby) matches, Hawera
• Friday 25th August – Daffodil Day – Mufti Day – Dress in ‘Yellow’ $2 for Cancer NZ
• Monday 28th August – Rural Cluster Cross Country @ Rawhitiroa (PP 30th Aug)
• Mon 28th-Thur 31st August – EPro 8 week (Rms 5, 6, 7)
• Friday 01st September – Junk Food Raffle Tickets & Money Due
• Friday 01st September – Disco – Camp Fundraiser
• Wednesday 6th September – Central Primary Schools Cross Country Stratford
• Friday 08th September – Last day for Lucky Bookclub
• Friday 08th September – Junk Food Raffle Drawn
• Sunday 10th September – Taranaki Bulls vs Tasman rugby match
• Wednesday 20th September – Taranaki Schools Cross Country Champs in Hawera
• Friday 22nd September – Last day term 3
• Monday 9th October – Term 4 begins
• Wednesday 11th October – PET DAY
• Wednesday 1st November – Rural Cluster Athletics (Toko) Yr 5-8
• Thursday 16th November – Rural Cluster Tabloids (Midhirst) Yr 1-4
• Monday 20th November – Teacher Only Day (MoE Directed) – TBC
• Tuesday 21st- Friday 24th November – Yr 7 & 8 Camp to Wellington
• Friday 15th December – Last day Term 4

(Please note this may not be a complete list and some dates may change)