Newsletter Friday 28th March 2025

28/03/2025

Kia ora koutou,

Twice a term, we will be looking forward to updating you with all the positive actions that are we are introducing in our school to make it a safe and happy place to be; with children who are confident in their emotions and relationships.

This year, we are continuing to have the “Manaakitanga – Caring for others” Assembly every Monday morning. Taken by Mr Burgess and myself, it allows us to set a positive tone for the week and learn about strategies the children can use in the playground to manage relationships and conflict. This term we have been learning about “Super Hero” breathing (a good way to cool down) and using our WITS – Walk away, Ignore, Talk it out or Seek help.

All staff are meeting on a Monday morning tea to discuss positive strategies to support behaviour in our school and developing a stronger understanding of our behavioural pathways. This week’s focus were developing cohesive strategies for building relationships in the playground, dealing with minor behaviours both in the classroom and playground.

All of our classrooms have introduced the POM POM in a jar reward system for respectful behaviour in the classroom. It was so popular, we expanded it to the playground. Children who play positively and respectfully are given a blue ticket. The children then exchange a blue ticket for a pom-pom.  When the pom-pom jar is full, the class decides on a celebration they would like to have.

As a school, we are always looking for ways to improve outcomes for children’s learning. Every morning the children race out for 15 minutes of fitness which gets their blood flowing and gets their minds ready for learning. During that time, teachers and learning support are using  the opportunity  to take individual children or small groups for quiet uninterrupted extra learning time.

We are extremely lucky at Ngaere School to have such a supportive board and PTA, who recognise the needs of our children and fund Learning Support Staff across the school. All of our new initiatives have been introduced to recognise a growing need in the school for a stronger Social and Emotional curriculum. 

The PTA and Board have just approved funds to engage a youth mentor to work within our school. This will begin next term and is going to be an awesome service in providing timely pastoral support for a range of students.

Next time I will be bringing news about “The Zones of Regulation” and how we are  teaching the children to handle big emotions.

Ngā m

Penny Andrews –  Deputy Principal

penny@ngaere.school.nz

Year 5-8 Camp Fundraiser 

The amazing Rupapera Whānau are running a Ngaere Kids Trail Ride as part of a       fun-filled community event that promotes trail riding and adventure based learning.

They are kindly donating all proceeds directly to Ngaere School. The money raised will be used to reduce the costs of our Year 5-8 students end of year camps.

To help make this a successful, smoothly run event, there is a need for a few more hands on the day. If you’re in a position to help out, please click on the link HERE indicating when in the day you’re able to lend a hand.

There is also an awesome raffle up for grabs – see flyer attached. If you wish to purchase a ticket – please click on the link HERE outlining how many tickets you’d like to purchase. 

Payment can then be made into the

Ngaere School Student Council Account: 15-3951-0377712-00

using your name and “trail ride” as a reference

Thanks for supporting what will undoubtedly be a fantastic event!

If you have any questions, please directly message Kylie Rupapera on the Ngaere Kids Trail Page HERE

• Group lessons are $100 per student per term.
• Individual lessons are $250 per student per term.

Another huge Thank you to the following sponsors of the Ngaere School Gala, your support is very much appreciated:

Adan Larsen Builders, Baldock Earthmoving, Eltham Fire Brigade, Fonterra-Corrinna Pollock, Gernhoefer Contracting, ITM Stratford, Joblin Motorsport, Kara Prankerd, Matt McDonald Real Estate, Renee Beck, Silverfern Farms, Smaxtec, The Family Butchery & Uhlenberg Haulage.

Friday 04th April – Scholastic Bookclub Orders Due Back

Tuesday 8th April: Rural Cluster Athletics – Year 1- 4 (info to come)

Friday 11th April – School Assembly 2:15-3pm School Leaders

Friday 11th April: End of Term 1

Saturday 12th April:  Ngaere Kids Trail Ride – 240 Hu Road, Rawhitiroa

Monday 28th April: Beginning of Term 2

Monday 2nd June: Kings Birthday – School Closed

Friday 20th June: Matariki Paublic Holiday – School Closed

Monday 23rd June: Kāhui Ako Teachers Only Day – School Closed

We are currently running an easter colouring competition.

There are 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd prizes. Competition closes 16^th April at 5pm

The Picture is available below to download or you can get a copy 

from the school office. 

COMMUNITY NOTICES

JUNIOR HOCKEY UMPIRING COURSES

Our Umpires committee are running two (free) Junior Umpire courses pre-season and a Community Badge Theory. Can you please spread the word among your players. For the ones interested, the registration link for this is at the bottom of the email.

1. New & Returning Umpires

This course is for youth wanting to become umpires, with little or no experience and for youth who have had at least 1 season of umpiring experience and would like to refresh their umpiring knowledge.

Date: Sunday 4^th May 4 – 5 pm

Location: TET Bar & Stadium Meeting Room 

1. Community Badge Theory

For umpires ready to sit their Community Badge Practical.

Date: Tuesday 8^th April 7 – 8 pm

Location: Foulkes Pavilion Niger Terrace at NPBHS

 Please register via: https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/33940a

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING MAJOR SPONSORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT TOWARDS THE SCHOOL PADDOCK