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Kia ora koutou e te whānau, he mihi nui ki a koutou katoa!

“Greetings and acknowledgements to you all”

I hope you have all had a great couple of weeks with your children, I know the staff are looking forward to re-connecting with them tomorrow 🙂

I just wanted to take a quick moment to reach out before the “rubber hits the road,” say hello and just let you all know how excited I am, and privileged I feel to have been gifted the opportunity to lead as the new Principal at Ngaere School.

Born and bred in Hawera, Taranaki has always been home and Ngaere School has always had an amazing reputation as one of ‘schools of choice’ in the area. I look forward to ensuring that this continues to be the case.

There are many exciting opportunities that lie ahead and as I get to know you all in the days, weeks and months to come – I look forward to connecting with you in collaboration and consultation to review and evaluate the oportunities afforded to our children.

NB: The school website will be updated in coming weeks to ensure it reflects current school practices/contact details etc.

With Pet Day on Wednesday, we won’t send another formal newsletter out this week, so please see below for some key information.

Kia pai ō wiki! (Have a great week!)

Ngā mihi

Shane Burgess (Mr B)

principal@ngaere.school.nz

Ngaere School Pet Day Crafts 

Term 4, Monday 14th & Tuesday 15th October 2024

As part of our annual “Pet Day” celebrations the children will exhibit craft creations they have made. These creations are made during the first two days back in Term Four. 

A list of the activities that each class will be participating in and any materials they will need to supply from home was outlined in the previous newsletter.

These are very busy days so if you are able to come in and help, please reach out your child’s teacher.

Please send all craft materials to school in a named bag on Monday but any required plant materials on Tuesday.

All craft is available to view in the classrooms on Pet Day and between 6-7pm on Wednesday night. We ask that craft items stay at school until Thursday morning.

Community Communictaion Review: In order to continue to provide excellent opportutnities for our students, a review of systems is important.

To begin with, we’d like to start by looking at the way we currently communicate with parents and our wider community. To help us evaluate the effectiveness of our current practices, please complete this short survey by clicking HERE. 

• Monday 14 October – Term 4 Begins
• Wednesday 16 October – PET DAY
• Thursday 17 October – Yr 8 Vaccinations 9.30am
• Thursday 17 October – School Speech Finals
• Monday 21 October – Yr 8 Vaccination Catch-up if required
• Wednesday 23 October – Interschool Speeches (hosted by Eltham School)
• Monday 28 October – Labour Day – No School
• Wednesday 06 November – Central Schools Athletics (Inglewood)
• Tuesday 12 November – Junior Tabloid Sports Yr 1-3 at Midhirst
• Tuesday 12 – Thursday 13 Nov – Yr 7-8 Camp TOPEC
• Thursday 12 December – End of Year Prize Giving SHS (TBC)
• Tuesday 17 December – Last Day of 2024 School year

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

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 
Ngaere School Pet Day Crafts
Term 4, Monday 14th & Tuesday 15th October 2024

Please read information below with regard to Pet Day Crafts which will be done on the first 2 days back at school next term.  If you have any queries, please email office@ngaere.school.nz as this email is being monitored during the holidays.  Thank you.

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

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.

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.

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.

Forward Planning – Some Dates for Your Calendar

• Wednesday 25 Sept – BOT Meeting 6pm
• Wednesday 25 Sept – Taranaki Cross Country Champs – Hawera
• Friday 27 Sept – Lucky Bookclub Issue 6 Due Back
• Friday 27 Sept – Last Day Term 3 / Farewell Assembly for Mrs England
• Monday 14 October – Term 4 Begins
• Wednesday 16 Oct – Pet Day
• Thursday 17 Oct – School Speech Finals 
• Wednesday 23 Oct – Interschool speeches (hosted by Eltham School)
• Monday 28 Oct – Labour Day (School closed)
• Wednesday 6 Nov – Central Schools Athletic Day (Inglewood)
• Tuesday 12 Nov – Junior Tabloids Yr 1-3 (Midhirst)
• Tuesday 12 – Thursday 13 Nov – Yr 7 & 8 Camp, TOPEC
• Thursday 12 Dec – End of Year Prize Giving (TBC)
• Tuesday 17 Dec – Last day 2024

COMMUNITY NOTICES

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

Term 3 Week 9

Wednesday 18th September 2024

Welcome – Nau mai haere mai

SCHOOL PRODUCTION TOMORROW!

Classes have been practicing hard for our school production and we are ready to perform! We still have tickets available for the matinee but unfortunately are sold out of the evening performance.

Children will travel to the 11am show as a school, by bus, leaving school at 10am and returning after the show, to be back at school by around 1pm. If you are attending the matinee and wish to take your child home for a rest you are welcome to do so. Please advise your child’s teacher and your child will be brought to the main foyer at the theatre to meet you. Younger children may be picked up from school at 1pm. Otherwise, school as usual for the afternoon.

We ask that children are dropped off between 6 and 6.15pm for the evening performance. They will be met and directed downstairs from the theatre foyer. You may also pick up your children from there at the end of the show. Children will be downstairs, with their teachers, during the performance while waiting for their appearance. They will not need food or snacks while down there but may bring their named water bottle if you consider it necessary. 

WHEN:  Thursday 19th September

WHERE:  the TET Kings Theatre, Broadway, Stratford

TIME:  Matinee Performance 11am (Doors open 10.30am)

            Evening Performance 6.30pm (Doors open 6pm)

PTA will have a raffle on sale at both the matinee performance and the evening – $2 ticket to win a ‘Movie Pack’

CONGRATULATIONS to all those who competed in the Central Schools Cross Country in Stratford last Wednesday. The top ten runners are eligible to compete in the Taranaki Champs next Wednesday.

Ngaere School Top 10 Placings

9 yrs & below boys:  Parker G – 3rd, Jake E – 6th 

10 yrs boys: Oliver O – 1st, Archie M – 6th, Jett M – 8th, Cooper B – 9th

10 yr girls: Mia H – 8th

11 yr old boys: Hayden M-H – 6th

11 yr old girls: Alice K – 1st, Ava D – 4th

12 yr old boys: Daniel T – 6th

12 yr old girls: Nikki Z – 3rd, Isabella E – 7th

13 yr old boys: Keegan K – 2nd, Lee M – 8th, Harry S – 9th

13 yr old girls: Kaylee E – 4th, Kelsey P – 6th

Well done!

Taranaki Cross Country  –  Wednesday 25th September 2024.  (There is no postponement date.) This event will proceed unless the weather is extreme. A note has been sent home to those children above who have been selected to compete. 

Tennis Lessons

A reminder to please advise Karen in the office if you would like your child to have small group (no more than 4)  tennis lessons with Ghislaine Brien. 

All classes will have a couple of whole class sessions with Ghislaine and the small group coaching would be a great way to further enhance your child’s love and skills of the game.

PET DAY 2024 – Wednesday 16 October

• PTA will be running a grocery raffle. Please send along a grocery item or two to make this the best raffle prize yet!
• Next PTA Meeting – All are welcome to attend. 23 Sept 7pm. Main agenda item will be finalising Pet Day.
• Can we please have all PET REGISTRATIONS back this week.  Thank you.
• More information about Pet Day will come home next week – but if you have any questions please do not hesitate to check with Karen in the office.

Mrs England’s Farewell Day

Last Day of Term 27th September 2024

At the end of the term we say farewell to our Principal.

We want to wish her well in her retirement and say Thank you for everything she has done for our school over the last 12 years.

On the last day of the term we will be holding a final assembly at 1.30 pm to say goodbye and thank you.

The PTA/Board of Trustees will be providing a small finger food afternoon tea for those attending.

Please RSVP to book your seat at our final assembly and to help us with catering for the afternoon tea.  Please let click the link below, email the school @ office@ngaere.school.nz  or see Karen in the office, to confirm numbers attending.  Thank you.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAm-fr7AnO_FIPc96M-PiUXUgQ7JC709u_ODElAqClWZ5nTg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Such a nice way to say farewell to Megan over a cuppa.

After our assembly the Junior children will be going to Room 2 and the Senior children will go to Room 7 to allow parents and the community to take a moment to say goodbye and spend some time together.

School still finishes at 3pm

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.

Forward Planning – Some Dates for your calendar

• Wednesday 18 Sept – Dress Rehearsal at Kings Theatre
• Thursday 19 Sept – School Production – Matinee 11am  & Evening 6.30pm
• Monday 23 Sept – PTA Meeting 7pm – All Welcome
• Wednesday 25 Sept – Taranaki Cross Country Champs – Hawera
• Thursday 26 Sept – School Speech finals
• Friday 27 Sept – Lucky Bookclub Issue 6 Due Back
• Friday 27 Sept – Last Day Term 3 / Farewell Assembly for Mrs England
• Monday 14 October – Term 4 Begins
• Wednesday 16 Oct – Pet Day
• Wednesday 6 Nov – Central Schools Athletic Day (Inglewood)
• Tuesday 12 Nov – Junior Tabloids Yr 1-3 (Midhirst)
• Tuesday 12 – Thursday 13 Nov – Yr 7 & 8 Camp, TOPEC
• Thursday 12 Dec – End of Year Prize Giving (TBC)
• Tuesday 17 Dec – Last day 2024

COMMUNITY NOTICES

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