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Term 3  Week 8 – Wednesday 06th September 2023

Welcome – Nau mai haere mai

Room 5 were surprised by a visit from Ken & Anna from More FM Taranaki 93.2 on Tuesday morning. Thank you to the lovely person who nominated the class for a box of Spudz apples which Ken & Anna delivered. While they were in class, they were treated to a rendition of our school waiata which was recorded. This was played on Wed morning radio and can also be heard via the rova app – (Choose More FM > select region: Taranaki)

ASSEMBLY AT 9AM THIS FRIDAY

MCLEOD SHIELD FINAL

To be held here at Ngaere School Friday 08th September

Kick off at 1pm against Kaimata School

All welcome

Lambs for Pet Day: If anyone would like a lamb to rear and share at Pet Day please get in touch with Simon, 0274105557. Lambs are available to rear and return (free) or buy ($50).

Enviro Report By Sam Rowan and Angus O’Sullivan

Earthworms

Earthworms are so important for healthy soil. Earthworm tunnels bring in oxygen, drain water and create space for plant roots.

Did you know that earthworms only like food that was once alive and now dead? Like dead hair, dead insects, dead plants and much, much more.

Earthworms only like to live in dark and damp places. We got to make a worm farm to see how the earthworms move around and eat. We made it out of a 3 litre juice bottle. We created layers for the earthworm’s and made sure the soil was moist and dark. We put our mini worm farm in a black cotton bag.

After we made the worm farm we planted some plants in pots. Firstly we put some rich (filled with microbes) soil in a pot and then we put some seeds in it like kale and cauliflower. Sue gave us a rainbow mix of seeds to plant which are going to give us vegetables from the colours of the Rainbow.

PTA Meeting : Monday 11th at 7pm. All welcome.

PEPPER & ME

Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraiser.  $165.74 was made which will go towards camp.

SCHOOL PHOTOS

You should have received your code for your school photos. 

If you haven’t received one, please contact Karen in the office as she has the master list of codes.

DISCO

A huge thank you to the seniors, teachers and anyone else who helped out with the organising and running of the disco on Friday night.  It was a huge success and fun was had by all who attended.

Oscar from Room 2 – “I liked dressing up as a Police Officer and running around arresting people and I liked the chocolate bars.  I ate one.”

Leo from Room 3 – “I drunk L&P and brought 2 bags of lollies and a chocolate bar.  I wore neon orange shorts.  I had heaps of fun dancing with my friends.”

Parker from Room 3 – “I drunk a coke cola and I brought a zombie watch and a packet of M&M’s.  I wore my motocross shirt which was bright neon yellow and orange.”

Emelia Room 4 – “I liked to see all of the bright colours and I liked all of the food to”.

Isla Room 4 – “My favourite part was when I got to dance with my friends on stage.  I liked all of the sweets to.”

 What’s On..

• Friday 08th September – Mcleod Shield game against Kiamata 1pm Kick off at Ngaere School.
• Friday 08th September – Last day for Lucky Bookclub
• Friday 08th September – Junk Food Raffle Drawn
• Sunday 10th September – Taranaki Bulls vs Tasman rugby match (Tickets still available)
• Monday 11th September – PTA Meeting 7pm staffroom
• 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) – 
• Tuesday 21st- Friday 24th November – Yr 7 & 8 Camp to Wellington
• Wed 29 Nov  – Fri 01 Dec – Yr 5-6 Camp Konini Lodge 
• Thursday 14th December – End of Year prize Giving
• Friday 15th December – Last day Term 4

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

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Term 3  Week 7 – Wednesday 30th August 2023

Welcome – Nau mai haere mai

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Daffodil Day fundraiser last week. We raised $235 for the Cancer Society.

The Student Council made some amazing daffodils which are on display on our front lawn. They certainly added to the atmosphere of yellow on the day.

3rd Place Podium finish for Dallas – well done!

Congratulations to all children who took part in the Rural Schools Cluster Cross Country on Monday. We were very proud of the way you represented the school and yourselves.

Special congratulations to those who finished in the top 10 of their age races:

5 yr old girls: Caylahni O – 3rd 

6 yr old boys: Dallas O – 3rd, Bryn M – 7th, Kado S – 8th

7 yr old girls: Marnie M – 8th, Sarayah-Jade S – 9th 

7 yr old boys: Jake E – 4th, Leo M-W – 7th, Parker G – 8th, Finn K – 10th

8 yr old girls: Jahlaa C – 9th, Kisharna V -10th

9 yr old boys: Oliver O – 3rd, Archie M – 9th, Cooper B – 10th

10 yr old girls: Alice K – 4th, Ava D – 5th, Sam R – 6th, Sienna T – 8th, Molly G – 9th

10 yr old boys: Hayden M-H – 5th, Finn L – 7th

11 yr old girls: Kymahni C – 7th, Nikki Z – 8th

11 yr old boys: Daniel T – 3rd, Ollie L – 4th, Jaxon K – 6th, Tyler D – 7th, Angus O – 8th

12 & 13 yr girls: London O – 3rd, Kaylee E – 7th

12 & 13 yr old boys: Keegan K – 5th, Jacob R – 7th, Braith H – 10th    

Congratulations and well done to our year 7 & 8 teams who represented our school last week in the McLeod Shield (Rugby) and Hurlstone Cup (netball) matches. Our rugby team won all their games and will play 2nd place getter Kaimata in a final match for the shield. Date is still to be determined but will be this term.

Poetry Writing from Room 4

CAMP FUNDRAISER

Enviro Report By Mila Evans

On Thursday the Ngaere School Enviro team worked together with a teacher from Enviro schools Taranaki, Sue Rine. Sue comes every Enviro afternoon. This week we are finding and creating microbes in soil. There are billions of microbes at work and we can see them with a microscope. We had some smelly experiences, but Sue says it smells for science. We got some soil and filled it with water, then we put it in a third of a jar. We had some boiled eggs and peeled the shells off and then we smashed the egg into little bits and put it in the jar on top of the soil. Then we filled the rest of the jar with water, but not to the top though. After that we found some hay and we felt what the inside felt like and it was hot and then we talked about it and found out that’s because all the hay is bunched together to make warmth. Then we put an egg in a bag and put it inside the hay and we will check on it next week. 

We are working hard to create the best soil we can for our gardens using all the scientific knowledge we are learning.

BULL CALF NOMINATION SCHEME

As the Bobby Calf scheme has been wound up, the school unfortuntely misses out on a significant fundraiser.  Please consider the Bull Calf Nomination scheme, where a bull calf is reared by you and the proceeds from the sale of the calf would go to the school.  We understand that this is a difficult year for some people, but any support would be very much appreciated.  Thank you.

SCHOOL PHOTOS

School photos are still being processed.  We will advise when the access codes have been emailed.

 What’s On..

• Mon 28th-Thur 31st August – EPro 8 week (Rms 5, 6, 7)
• Wed 30th August – Pepper & Me Fundraiser Finishes Today
• 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) – 
• Tuesday 21st- Friday 24th November – Yr 7 & 8 Camp to Wellington
• Thursday 14th December – End of Year prize Giving
• Friday 15th December – Last day Term 4

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

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Term 3  Week 6 – Wednesday 23rd August 2023

Welcome – Nau mai haere mai

COVID Isolation Rules Removed: You will have seen the Government has announce the removal of the mandatory COVID isolation rule, which took effect of 15th August 2023. The last of the COVID restrictions were removed following public health officials advice that COVID-19 is now considered low compared to other stages of the pandemic.

What does this mean for us? As with any other illness it is recommended that children stay home if unwell and should follow Ministry of Health guidelines in order to stop the spread of illness and keep others safe.

Ministry of Health Guidelines: If you test positive for COVID-19,  it is recommended you isolate for 5 days, even if you only have mild symptoms.

Cross Country: Rural Cluster Cross Country takes place on Monday 28th August at Rawhitiroa School.  All children will travel to the venue by bus. Please ensure your child is suitably attired for the day – they will run in shorts and either a school sports top or their school polo shirt. They will need their polar fleece to put on before and after the race and may need a jacket if particularly cold. Children will need a drink bottle and food for the day. There will be some food for sale (see price list below). The order of races is listed below to give you an indication of when your child might race. First Race starts at 11.15am with:- 

BOYS 5 YRS 600 METRES
GIRLS 5 YRS 600 METRES
BOYS 12-13 YRS 3000 METRES
GIRLS 12-13 YRS 3000 METRES
BOYS 6 YRS 1000 METRES
GIRLS 6 YRS 1000 METRES
BOYS 11 YRS 3000 METRES
GIRLS 11 YRS 3000 METRES
BOYS 10 YRS 2000 METRES
GIRLS 10 YRS 2000 METRES
BOYS 9 YRS 2000 METRES
GIRLS 9 YRS 2000 METRES
BOYS 7 YRS 1500 METRES
GIRLS 7 YRS 1500 METRES
BOYS 8 YRS 1500 METRES
GIRLS 8 YRS 1500 METRES

Parents are welcome to take their child home after their race but must advise a teacher before doing so.

CROSS COUNTRY FOOD PRICE LIST

Steak Sandwich-$5         Sausage & Bread-$3     Anderson Pie-$5       Chippies-$2

Lollies-$2     Canned Drinks-$2     Bottled Water-$1    

CAMP FUNDRAISER

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.

This year we will be judging the pets in four categories – Dogs, Cats, other Household Pets and ‘Non breathing Pets’ (pet rocks, stuffed toys). Children with dogs will be asked to lead them as part of the judging.

Lambs will be judged on rearing, leading and calling, and calves on rearing and leading.

All children with pets will be expected to complete an overview of how they look after their pet which will form part of the judging. This form will be distributed just prior to the holidays and must be returned within the first two days of Term 4 for the pet to be judged. This form will also include lambs and calves.

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

BULL CALF NOMINATION SCHEME

As the Bobby Calf scheme has been wound up, the school unfortuntely misses out on a significant fundraiser.  Please consider the Bull Calf Nomination scheme, where a bull calf is reared by you and the proceeds from the sale of the calf would go to the school.  We understand that this is a difficult year for some people, but any support would be very much appreciated.  Thank you.

 What’s On…

• Wed 16th-Wed 30th August – Pepper & Me Fundraiser Finishes Today
• Wednesday 23rd August – Ngaere School Board meeting
• Wednesday 23rd August – Sausage 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)

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)

Welcome – Nau mai haere mai

Term 3  Week 4 – Wednesday 09th August 2023

A warm welcome to Olivia and Duncan who have joined us

at Ngaere this week. 

22nd AUGUST LAST DAY FOR HOT FOOD TUESDAY

FRIDAY SAUSAGE SIZZLE ORDER FORMS WILL BE SENT HOME LATER THIS WEEK

Huge congratulations to these nine year 7 & 8 girls who successfully convinced the judges the validity of their arguments at the Rural Cluster Debates last week. They did themselves and Ngaere School proud with their confidence. Well done!

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.

What a big week! Congratulations to our senior rugby team for a win over Toko on Monday.

School Photos: Class, individual, sibling and sports photos will be taken at school on Friday 11th August. Please return sibling photo forms by Thursday afternoon. Following the photos you will be emailed a Photo Access Key Code to select and order your photos.  If you do not receive a code please contact Karen in the office as she will have the list of codes.  

Students are to be dressed in correct school uniform for the class photos please – clean school polo shirt with either navy or black bottoms.

Students are to please bring their sport uniform to school this day for the sports photos, Netball, Basketball and Hockey.  Netball Dresses and Basketball Singlets are to be handed back to the school office after the photos. Thank you.

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.

JUNK FOOD RAFFLE

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this raffle, it is very much appreciated.  If you have yet to donate, below is a ideas of items that are still requried:

• Giant lollipops and novelty items
• Fizzy drinks
• Cake mixes
• Novelty cake decorations, baking items

Enviro Group

PIRATE MUFTI DAY

Thank you for supporting Pirate Mufti Day. $200 was raised.

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 14th August.

CUPS – could we please have all pet day cups/trophys from last year returned to the school office.  Thank you.

What’s On…

• Friday 11th August – School photos
• Monday 14th August – PTA Meeting 7pm staffroom
• Wed 16th-Wed 30th August – Pepper & Me Fundraiser code goes live
• Wednesday 23th August – Ngaere School Board meeting
• Thursday 24th August – Yr 7 & 8 Hurlstone (netball) & McLeod (rugby) matches, Hawera
• Friday 25th August – Daffodil Day – Mufti ‘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)
• Wednesday 6th September – Central Primary Schools Cross Country Stratford
• Sunday 10th September – Taranaki Bulls vs Tasman rugby match
• 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)

COMMUNITY NOTICE