Newsletter Wednesday 13th December 2023

Ngaere School

School Newsletter

Living & Learning with RESPECT

Term 4 Week 10

Wednesday 13th December 2023

Welcome – Nau mai haere mai

Tena koutou katoa

On behalf of all of us at Ngaere School I would like to thank all families and whanau who have supported our tamariki this year. We have appreciated the support, particularly with events over the past couple of weeks, including camps and other outdoor activities which have been enjoyed by all classes.

Although Friday is technically a school day, school finishes tomorrow (Thursday) with our senior Prize Giving at 7pm in the Stratford High School Hall. Our trophies and end of year certificates will be presented and each class will be sharing a dance item. This year those being awarded a trophy will be given a medal to keep with the trophy itself staying at school. There will be photo opportunities with the trophies at the hall after the prize giving.

We have twenty two year 8 students leaving us this year, heading off to various high schools in 2024. For thirteen families tomorrow night will be their last Ngaere School Prize Giving, with some of them having been involved with Ngaere School for many, many years. Again, thank you for the contributions made over the years of being involved, as parent helps, sports coaches, PTA and supporters of Ngaere School.

Looking ahead to 2024 – the school office will be open Friday 26th January from 10am – 2pm and on Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th which are both teacher only days. We have a new stock of uniform polo shirts and fleeces ready to go. School starts for all children on Wednesday 31st January. Once again, stationery will be provided by the school and we ask for a $10 payment to help meet the cost of this.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year,

Megan

Some of our activities over the last week…

Congratulations to all who helped make the float for the parade in Eltham last week – 3rd place! A huge THANK YOU to Brenton & Shantenelle for their support and use of vehicle.

POOL KEYS: These are available to purchase from the school office up until 11.30am on Friday. The cost is $60 (cash only please) for a key and are only available to school families. There are a limited number of keys so it will be “first in, first serve”. Keys are for use outside of school hours, ie after 5pm, weekends and holidays and must be returned at the end of the swimming season. Please do not share keys.

A reminder to those using the pool – please replace the cover towards the end of the day or if there is no one else at the pool when you leave.

Please do not use the pool before 11am to allow time to clean etc. or after 8pm.

There are a number of school library books and readers that still need to be returned. Please look under beds, in cupboards and on shelves to see what you can find and return tomorrow.

We made it!

School Magazines are available from school office $25 a copy or at the Prize Giving, Thursday evening.
Reports have been sent home with the eldest child on Monday 11th Dec.
Whole school Pool Party and sausage sizzle today
Whole school rehearsal at Stratford High School for Prize Giving tomorrow
Children in Rooms 1 & 2 may be picked up from 12.30pm tomorrow for an afternoon rest if necessary.
All children to be at the Stratford High School Hall by 6.45pm, seated (bare feet) ready for Prize Giving to begin at 7pm Thursday 14th.
Each class will be performing a dance along with whole school singing.
Please advise your child’s teacher if your child will not be attending on Thursday night.
PTA will have raffle tickets on sale
Friday 15th – please do not send your children to school unless absolutely necessary

LOST PROPERTY: There is currently alot of unclaimed items of clothing in the lost property cupboard. If you are in school at any time please have a look at the big blue cupboard which is situated on the deck area outside Rooms 4 & 5.

PTA Raffle

Tickets on sale at the Prize Giving – $2 a ticket

Three prizes

A Christmas Cake, 2 x$100 New World vouchers, A Baking Selection

From all the staff at Ngaere School, be safe and enjoy a relaxing break over the summer.

Meri Kirihimete me te tau hou