Newsletter Wednesday 25th September 2024

Ngaere School

School Newsletter

Living & Learning with RESPECT

Term 3 Week 10

Wednesday 25th September 2024

Welcome – Nau mai haere mai

Kia ora koutou

It is with mixed emotions that I write my last newsletter for Ngaere School. I have enjoyed a wonderful time as your school principal and I am proud to leave the school in the great place it is today, ready for the new principal, Shane Burgess to make his mark.

The successful production last week will be a lasting memory for me; the whole school singing and the energetic dancing, the cute-ness of the 5 year olds right through to the polished performance of our Year 8 boys as our staunch mountains.

To all our lovely children, both past and present, thankyou for inspiring me every day with your energy, curiosity and smiles. Being part of the journey and seeing you grow into confident, thoughtful and kind individuals is one of the greatest joys of leading a school.

To all my staff, I am deeply thankful for your hard work and partnership, the work you do each day. Together, we have accomplished so much. Thankyou for your commitment to the well being and education of our learners.

To our parents, thank you for your trust and support. Your involvement has helped create a strong and caring environment where our young people can continue to thrive.

I am leaving, after more than 40 years in education, into ‘early-ish’ retirement. I carry with me wonderful memories and a quiet sense of pride in all I have achieved over that time, and the knowledge and deep satisfaction of the number of lives I have touched and influenced in some way during that time, from here at Ngaere as well as other schools around the area, (including some of our current parents).

I wish the school continued success and look forward to seeing it flourish in the years to come.

Mā mua ka kite a muri, mā muri ka ora a mua

Those who lead give sight to those who follow, those who follow give life to those who lead.

With sincere thanks and warmest regards,

Megan England (Principal)

CONGRATULATIONS to the students who participated in the Taranaki Cross Country Champs in Hawera today. Parker and Jake (pictured below) had 210 competitors in their race!

Technology

Our Year 7 & 8 children attend fortnightly technology sessions at Stratford High School. They have just completed a unit involving clock making.

We think they are amazing and each one just a little different from the other.

One of our Year 4 learners has come up with a great initiative…

Show your support of Lily’s fundraising by purchasing a Tie Dyed T shirt in your house colour.

Make sure you don’t miss out!

Pre order: https://forms.gle/tj9UeszgCjsFwruf6

Remember to put your clocks forward this weekend for the start of Daylight Saving

Please do not include other plastic lids.

Milk & cream bottle lids only. Thank you.

SCHOOL ACCOUNTS: Outstanding school accounts will come home with your child/ren today. Payment of these would be appreciated. If you are unable to pay the amount in full, we gladly accept regular affordable payments. If you have any queries, please see Karen in the office. Thank you.

A huge thank you to our Room 7 children who have been working with Miss Hulme and Mr Wells to tidy and reorganise our PE shed.

It’s been a great time for them to have a spring clean while also giving back to the school with service for their William Pike Challenge.

PET DAY 2024 – Wednesday 16 October

REMINDERS:

PTA will be running a grocery raffle. Please send along a grocery item or two to make this the best raffle prize yet!
Plates and bags will be sent home for home baking. Please deliver back to school before 9.15am on the day.
Pet Care Booklets will be sent home with children tomorrow, to be returned to school by Tuesday 15th October for judging
Teachers will be advising what is required for craft activities
Registration tags to be collected from Mrs Henderson, outside the staffroom from 8.30am
Pet judging begins 9.15am, lambs at 10am and calves at 10.30am
Raffles for sale from 9.15am
Cake stall open from 9.30am
Sausages, meat pattie sandwiches available from 10am
School is open so children should come to school regardless if they have an entry or not. While there will be no classes on that day, some teachers will be available to supervise as needed
Room 6 & 7 will run their class games and stalls once the judging is done

A detailed information sheet is attached below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Download: PET DAT INFORMATION.pdf

End of Term 3

Friday we will be having sausages in bread for lunch (no Pie Day Friday)

Assembly: Start time 1.30pm. This will be Mrs England’s last assembly. You are warmly invited to stay and share a cuppa and piece of cake at the end of the assembly. If you haven’t already RSVP’d (for catering and to reserve a seat at the assembly) please ring Karen in the office 7648643.

School finishes at 3pm.

Start of Term 4

School begins again for all children on Monday 14th October.

We will be welcoming our new Principal, Mr Shane Burgess on Monday 14th October at 9am in a small beginning of term assembly, outside on the deck if fine and in the hall if not. You are invited to come along and meet Shane and stay for a cuppa and a chat.

All classes will be putting their craft exhibits together on Monday and Tuesday, ready to be displayed on Wednesday which is Pet Day.

If you are passing, please take the time to check out the school lost property box which is situated on the deck area outside Rooms 4 & 5. There are a lot of items in there especically shoes and socks, and you may recognise items that your child doesn’t. This will be cleaned out at the end of the term.