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10/04/2025

 Leader’s Assembly postponed until the end of Week 2 Term 2 – Friday 9th May

Kia ora koutou e te whānau,

Wow – it’s hard to believe that we are a quarter of the way through the year! What a busy term it’s been. Some real highlights amongst the busyness:

• 95% turn-out to home/school partnership hui
• Room 6/7 overnight camp to Te Wera
• Turnbull Cup (Swimming) – Winners!
• Rural Schools Swimming – Relay Champs!
• Extremely successful ‘School Gala’
• All teachers upskilling/training in Structured Literacy

Term 2 promises to be another fun-filled, action packed term as we head into the cooler temperatures and our winter sporting codes.

School Attendance:

This is currently a national focus: How our school stacks up:

90% – Regular Attendance = 123 students = 85% of our total number of students

80-89% – Irregular Attendance = 14 students = 9.6% of our total number of students

Less than 80% – Moderate/Chronic Attendance = 5 students – 4.4% of our total number of students

On the whole this shows that we’re currently tracking at the Ministry of Education’s goal to have 80% of students attending school 90% or more of the time. Tino pai rawa!

The weather has definitely taken a turn of late and with a drop in temperature and increased rainfall. Some nasty bugs are starting to circulate, so please keep us in the loop if your children are away sick, we’ll ensure we accurately code attendance.

HERO parent contact:

It’s been great to see most parents have on boarded and embraced the change to HERO as our primary source of communication. For those still needing a hand with navigating the app, I did put a short tutorial together outlining how it works from the parent view. The link is HERE should you wish to have a nosey. Apologies for the poor sound quality.

PTA (Parent Teacher Association)

We have our AGM coming up on Monday 5th May. This will take place at 7pm in the school staffroom. Over the break, we’ll be popping out a “PTA promo” providing all with a bit more information around how the PTA operates, what they’ve achieved in recent times as well as mapping out the plan of attack for supporting the school over 2025/26.

Please save this date and come along for a listen. It’s a chance to help shape the learning experiences your child/ren may have whilst attending Ngaere School.

Sponsoring/Advertising:

As mentioned, we have moved away from Skool Loop as a form of communictaion so there is an opportunity for any local business that may be interested in advertising through our community newsletters and information sent out via HERO. If this sounds like you, please  click on this LINK for further information

I hope you all have a great Easter break over the next couple of weeks and enjoy some time together with your families.

As always, please reach out and connect with any concerns/questions etc

Ngā manaakitanga

Shane Burgess – Tumuaki/Principal

principal@ngaere.school.nz

022 451 5809

REMINDER:  THERE A STILL A FEW OUTSTANDING POOL KEYS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN RETURNED YET.   AS THE LOCK HAS BEEN CHANGED THESE KEYS WILL NOT LONGER WORK AND ARE REQUIRED TO BE DROPPED BACK AT SCHOOL ASAP.  THANK YOU.

Year 5-8 Camp Fundraiser 

Ngaere Kids Trail Ride – a fun-filled community event that promotes trail riding and adventure based learning.

All proceeds are going directly to Ngaere School to reduce the costs of our Year 5-8 students end of year camps.

There is also an awesome raffle up for grabs – see flyer attached. Contact Kylie on the Trail page link below if you wish to purchase some.

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

Monday 28th April: Beginning of Term 2

Monday 5th May: PTA AGM – 7pm – School Staffoom

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

COMMUNITY NOTICES

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

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

13/03/2025

Kia ora koutou e te whānau,

Not a lot of info from me this week as our amazing teachers are doing such a great job of communicating what’s happening in our classes. HERO seems to be doing its job as intended.

It’s hard to believe that we’ve reached the end of Week 7 already. It’s been a jammed packed term with lots of professional learning experiences for staff as well as sporting and cultural opportunities for our tamariki to get amongst. These all support ensuring we offer first class educational experience for our young people.

Gala: A massive THANK YOU to our amazing PTA, team of helpers, staff and our sponsors for their support in ensuring that the gala is set up to be raging success. A real-team effort to be proud of!

Rural Cluster Swimming Yr 5-8  – Tuesday March 18th: Stratford Pools – 10:00am start – all Year 5-8 students will be involved, come along and support if you can.

Kapahaka: This takes place for all students every Monday afternoon at 2pm – parents and whānau are welcome to attend

Music Lessons: This year, we’ve managed to get Karl Anderson into the school to offer music lessons in drums, guitar and ukulele. So far, uptake has been positive. If this is an experience you’d like to explore – reach out to Karen or I and we will put you in touch with him. These are currently happening during school hours on a Wednesday.

PTA/Board of Trustees Hui: We have a PTA meeting at 7pm Monday 24th of March and Board of Trustees meeting at 6pm on Wednesday 26th March. 

These are public meetings and we’d love for more parents to come along and get involved in supporting our staff to ensure Ngaere is the ‘local school of choice.’ We do need some new members to embed and sustain what our outstanding current teams have started. If this sounds like you, reach out and we can chat about what’s involved.

• The PTA AGM is set for Monday 5th May (7pm)
• Board Elections will take place in September – watch this space

Feedback: As always, we welcome and encourage feedback from our community. It’s always nice to hear what we’re doing well as well as any areas that may require growth. Please reach out to me at any time, or pop in for a chat!

Looking forward to seeing you all at the Gala!

Ngā manaakitanga

Shane Burgess – Tumuaki/Principal

principal@ngaere.school.nz

022 451 5809

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, Renee Beck, Silverfern Farms, Smaxtec, The Family Butchery & Uhlenberg Haulage.

INFORMATION:

Baking: Could we please have all baking donations dropped at school by 3pm Friday.  This will give the PTA time to price and set up the Bake Stall.  Thank you. 

Helpers Roster: Thank you to everyone who has offered to help, please see below (also attached to download if you want)the roster.  A copy of this will also be available from the school office if you need to check. If you’ve not previously offered to help, but can lend a hand – let a staff member or one of our amazing PTA crew know – many hands make light work!

• Reminding our whānau that we are running a ticket system so you’ll need CASH to purchase tickets which can then be used at the Ngaere Games Stalls, BBQ & Bake Sale.
• Non school run stall holders will still use cash/eftpos
• Parking on Field: We have managed to make a bit of room on the school field; this will be managed by parking wardens who will manage traffic flow to ensure safety. They will also close the space when full and pop a sign on the gate. If parked in there please be super vigilant around safety as there’ll be a multitude of young ones running around
• There will be NO parking in the Cheal Road carpark or behind the pool  – these will be used for stall holders, so please be considerate of this request

Other than that….it’s set to be an amazing event! Once again. a huge thanks to our sponsors and “helpers/organisers” – these events can’t be run without you!

Friday 14th March:  NGAERE SCHOOL GALA

Tuesday March 18th: Rural Cluster Swimming Yr 5-8 Stratford Pools – 10:00am start

Friday 21st March – School Assembly

Monday 24th March:  PTA Meeting held in the School Staffroom @ 7pm

Wednesday 26th March:  BOT Meeting 6pm

Wednesday 26th March:  Year 7-8 Vaccinations

Friday 04th April – Scholastic Bookclub Orders Due Back

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

Friday 11th April: End of Term 1

Monday 28th April: Beginning of Term 2

COMMUNITY NOTICES………...

NOMINATE NGAERE SCHOOL – Click link aainsurance.co.nz/big-little

Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls – Stratford

An integrated Anglican Year 9 – Year 13 Boarding and Day School

OPEN DAY – Wednesday 19 March 2025 – visit anytime between 10 am – 2 pm

Enrolments: Weekly Boarding, Part Boarding (2/3 nights) and Day Students

Daily transport options from and to New Plymouth and Hawera

Prospectus Packages available 06 765 5333 sandrac@taranakidio.school.nz

Virtual Tours available any time via website  www.taranakidio.school.nz

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

28/02/2025

Kia koutou e te whānau,

He mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.

It’s hard to believe that we’ve reached the end of Week 5 already! Time flies when you’re having fun. I’ve just returned from some professional learning in Wellington – alongside Mr Mercer and Miss Hulme – as we continued our learning to bring structured literacy into our classrooms school-wide. The other teachers will be heading off next Monday and Tuesday to continue strengthening their knowledge in this area. This will help embed and sustain best practices in literacy for all our learners! School will continue to operate as normal but with a slightly adapted programme.

A massive “well done” to our swimmers who competed in the Turnbull Cup competition last week. It was great to see we’re up there with the best in this field. Long may this continue!

A big thank you to Mrs Brown and our parent supporters for ensuring this was a positive experience for our students. I look forward to attending in person next year.

The School Gala is fast approaching – please see below for some key details pertaining to this event. We are still looking for a few extra people to support the PTA with running this event. If you can lend a hand for 30 minutes to an hour, that would ease the load for all. We’re a bit light between 7-8om. Please click this link HERE if you are able to help but haven’t indicated availability in any previous communication.

Just a reminder that school will be closed for instruction next Friday 7th March. All teachers from Eltham through to Inglewood have a day of professional learning dedicated to supporting us to ensure we are meeting the new Ministry of Education requirements.

Have a fabulous weekend ahead. May the sun continue to shine.

As always – just reach out to me should you have anything you wish to discuss.

Ngā mihi nui

Shane (Mr B)

principal@ngaere.school.nz

Turnbull Cup Swimming

The students enjoying morning fitness!!

Wednesday 26th February – Tuesday 4th March: Teachers involved in Structured Literacy training – school will remain open but teachers covering classes on these days will vary

Wednesday 05th March – Hockey Tournament in Stratford

Friday 7th March: No School – Kāhui Ako Teacher Only Day – all schools in central region closed for Professional Development

Monday 10th March: No School -Taranaki Anniversary Weekend (school closed)

Friday 14th March: School Gala

Tuesday March 18th: Rural Cluster Swimming Yr 5-8 Stratford Pools

COMMUNITY NOTICES………...

NOMINATE NGAERE SCHOOL – Click link aainsurance.co.nz/big-little

Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls – Stratford

An integrated Anglican Year 9 – Year 13 Boarding and Day School

OPEN DAY – Wednesday 19 March 2025 – visit anytime between 10 am – 2 pm

Enrolments: Weekly Boarding, Part Boarding (2/3 nights) and Day Students

Daily transport options from and to New Plymouth and Hawera

Prospectus Packages available 06 765 5333 sandrac@taranakidio.school.nz

Virtual Tours available any time via website  www.taranakidio.school.nz

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

28/02/2025

Kia koutou e te whānau,

He mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.

It’s hard to believe that we’ve reached the end of Week 5 already! Time flies when you’re having fun. I’ve just returned from some professional learning in Wellington – alongside Mr Mercer and Miss Hulme – as we continued our learning to bring structured literacy into our classrooms school-wide. The other teachers will be heading off next Monday and Tuesday to continue strengthening their knowledge in this area. This will help embed and sustain best practices in literacy for all our learners! School will continue to operate as normal but with a slightly adapted programme.

A massive “well done” to our swimmers who competed in the Turnbull Cup competition last week. It was great to see we’re up there with the best in this field. Long may this continue!

A big thank you to Mrs Brown and our parent supporters for ensuring this was a positive experience for our students. I look forward to attending in person next year.

The School Gala is fast approaching – please see below for some key details pertaining to this event. We are still looking for a few extra people to support the PTA with running this event. If you can lend a hand for 30 minutes to an hour, that would ease the load for all. We’re a bit light between 7-8om. Please click this link HERE if you are able to help but haven’t indicated availability in any previous communication.

Just a reminder that school will be closed for instruction next Friday 7th March. All teachers from Eltham through to Inglewood have a day of professional learning dedicated to supporting us to ensure we are meeting the new Ministry of Education requirements.

Have a fabulous weekend ahead. May the sun continue to shine.

As always – just reach out to me should you have anything you wish to discuss.

Ngā mihi nui

Shane (Mr B)

principal@ngaere.school.nz

Turnbull Cup Swimming

The students enjoying morning fitness!!

Wednesday 26th February – Tuesday 4th March: Teachers involved in Structured Literacy training – school will remain open but teachers covering classes on these days will vary

Wednesday 05th March – Hockey Tournament in Stratford

Friday 7th March: Kāhui Ako Teacher Only Day – all schools in central region closed for Professional Development

Monday 10th March: Taranaki Anniversary Weekend (school closed)

Friday 14th March: School Gala

Tuesday March 18th: Rural Cluster Swimming Yr 5-8 Stratford Pools

COMMUNITY NOTICES………...

NOMINATE NGAERE SCHOOL – Click link aainsurance.co.nz/big-little

Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls – Stratford

An integrated Anglican Year 9 – Year 13 Boarding and Day School

OPEN DAY – Wednesday 19 March 2025 – visit anytime between 10 am – 2 pm

Enrolments: Weekly Boarding, Part Boarding (2/3 nights) and Day Students

Daily transport options from and to New Plymouth and Hawera

Prospectus Packages available 06 765 5333 sandrac@taranakidio.school.nz

Virtual Tours available any time via website  www.taranakidio.school.nz

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