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Welcome – Nau mai haere mai

Term 3  Week 1 

Wednesday 19 July 2023

Welcome back to Term 3. A special welcome to new children (and their families) joining us: Ella (Rm6) & Mia (Rm4), Mya (Rm5), Hunter (Rm3), Olive and Hunter (Rm1). 

We have a few things on this term so please, check the ‘What’s On’  at the bottom of this newsletter to add dates to your diaries. Our newsletter is used to share what is happening on a weekly basis as well as giving you a heads up as to what is coming up. We do print a small number of copies so if you would prefer a printed version please let Karen in the office know. (The printed newsletter does not include the graphics or photos).

A huge thank you to Maree & Peter Edgcombe for the ‘Move Your Butt’ afternoon on the last day of term. Yes, it was freezing in the wind and yes, the noise was horrendous but, all the children enjoyed themselves and we managed to add another $100+ to the ‘Move Your Butt’ fundraiser. A grand total of $551 was raised and donated by the Ngaere School Community. Thank you.

Next week you are all invited to come along and share a lunch of soup and bread with the school community as part of our Puanga celebrations. This replaces the Matariki breakfast we have had for the last couple of years. All classes will be making a pot (or 2) of soup which will be shared at lunchtime. Teachers will be sending a seesaw post which we would appreciate your RSVPing to. This will allow us to ensure we have enough to feed everyone. You may wish to advise Karen through the office of your attendance instead. 

Planning is well underway for the end of year camp to Wellington for Yr 7 & 8 children. There will be a number of fundraising activities during the reainder of the year to help offset some of the cost. Please support where you can. The first of the fundraisers will be a ‘ Junk Food Raffle’. Families are asked to send along an item of ‘junk food’ (chippies, bottles of fizzy,  biscuits, chocolates, bags of lollies etc) this Friday, 21 July to form the prize. Fittingly, Friday 21 July is ‘National Junk Food Day (in America)! Details of how to purchase raffle tickets will be sent home next week.

The PTA will be hosting a morning tea on Friday 28th July at 9am in the staffroom for all parents, but especially those who are new or ‘newish’ to Ngaere School. This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and to find out a little more about our school. Junior School leader, Kathryn Duncan will give a short presentation on what to expect when your child starts in the junior room and others will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Please RSVP to Karen (7648643) if you think you might come along.

Children are training for their cross country each day. Please encourage your child to include a change of shirt (maybe their sports shirt) for training.

Term 3 is traditionally one where we have all sorts of colds and virus’ making their way through classrooms. Thank you to those families who keep their children home when they are unwell. It certainly helps to lessen the spread. COVID is still evident in the community so please be mindful of this if your child (or yourself) is presenting any possible symptoms. 

The Board have recently approved the replacement of the turf area and we are grateful for the financial support of Toi Foundation, Mataiho Oil, Pub Charities, TET and our school PTA. Work will begin on this towards the end of August / beginning of September so will hopefully be ready to use for term 4. 

You are strongly encouraged to contact your child’s teacher if you have any concerns regarding the report that was sent home at the end of last term. Teachers are available to discuss your child’s progress but you must make an appointment so as not to interrupt their teaching time. Please be mindful of their need to ‘switch off’ and have a life outside of school. Teachers should not be responding to txt or email messages between the hours of 5.30pm and 8am. 

All in all, there is a lot happening this term. 

Kind regards,

Megan

‘Hot Food Tuesday’ will continue until Tuesday 25th August

Just a couple of reminders in regards to hot lunches on a Tuesday.

• Please NO frozen food as it takes too long to heat up and may not be heated completely by lunchtime.
• Please wrap food in tinfoil and clearly named. 
• Please NO paper bags or lunch paper as it a risk for fire
• Please NO cellotape or gladwrap as it will melt.

We will be having Friday Sausage Sizzle for the last 4 weeks of Term 3 and the first 5 of Term 4. Order forms will be sent home closer to that date.

STUDENT ABSENCES

A friendly reminder, if you child is going to be away from school, could you please let the school know.  With the Ministry of Education cracking down on non attendance / truancy, the school is required to provide an reason as to why your child is absent.

This can be done either by:

• Telephone  (06)  764  8643
• email:  office@ngaere.school.nz, or
• the skool loop app.  

Thank you.

PTA FUNDRAISER – SAMOSAS

A reminder that order forms are due back Wednesday 26th July. Payment must also be made by this date.  PTA  Account: 15-3951-0390909-00 (please include your name and ‘Samosa’s as reference). Money raised will be going towards the last of the funding for the new turf.

What’s On…

• 26th July – Samosa Orders Due
• 27th July – Puanga Shared Soup 12.30pm – 1pm
• 28th July – New parent morning tea (open to all parents) 9am staffroom
• 3rd August – Yr 7 & 8 Debating at Stratford High School
• 4th August – Yr 7 & 8 virtual Lead Conference (School Hall)
• 7th August – Rich Weir Cup – Yr 7 & 8 Rugby / Netball matches vs Toko
• 11th August – School photos
• 14th August – PTA Meeting 7pm staffroom
• 16th-30th August – Pepper & Me Fundraiser
• 18th August – Rural Cluster Cross Country @ Rawhitiroa
• 23th August – Ngaere School Board meeting
• 25th August – Daffodil Day
• 28th-31st August – EPro 8 week (Rms 5, 6, 7)
• 22nd September – last day term 3
• 9th October – Term 4 begins
• 11th October – PET DAY
• 1st November – Rural Cluster Athletics (Toko) Yr 5-8
• 16th November – Rural Cluster Tabloids (Midhirst) Yr 1-4
• 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 2  Week 10 

Wednesday 28th June 2023

It is hard to believe that we are already at the end of Term 2!

Students mid -year reports were sent home yesterday with your child/ren.  If you would like to discuss your child/rens progress, please make an appointment to see your child’s teacher next term.

Tomorrow some of the year 5-6 children are off to the Crowley Cup competition in Stratford.  All welcome. Rugby at Page St field, netball at the courts and hockey at the turf. First games at 10am for all three teams. We wish them good luck with their games and look foward to hearing how they get on.

Friday at 9.00am there is the  “Learner of the Term” assembly and Friday afternoon is “Move your Butt” family fun starting with a Sausage and Bread for lunch (thank you to the PTA for the donation) from 12.30pm, and then from 1.30pm – 3pm, activities for the students and anyone who wants to join in.  Thank you to Peter and Maree Edgecombe who have organsied the activities for this afternoon. As this is to support the “Move your Butt” campaign, a Gold Coin donation towards this cause would be very much appreciated. Thank you.

That will conclude Term 2.  Thank you to parents who have helped with coaching, transport to and from events, or have supported the school in any other way during the past term.

We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday and we look forward to seeing you back here for Term 3 which begins Monday 17th July 2023.

Noho ora mai

HOT LUNCH TUESDAY REMINDERS

Just a couple of reminders in regards to hot lunches on a Tuesday.

• Please NO frozen food as it takes too long to heat up and may not be heated completely by lunchtime.
• Please wrap food in tinfoil and clearly named. 
• Please NO paper bags or lunch paper as it a risk for fire
• Please NO cellotape or gladwrap as it will melt.

Thank you.

‘Hot Food Tuesday’ will continue until Tuesday 29th August

A huge thank you to the School PTA who have funded a new pie warmer which will be very useful for Hot Lunch Tuesdays!!

Stratford High School Open Evening: Thursday 29th. Doors open 4.45pm with presentation starting at 5pm. This is a chance to go along and find out what Stratford High School has to offer. Year 7 students and parents very welcome.

STUDENT ABSENCES

A friendly reminder, if you child is going to be away from school, could you please let the school know.  With the Ministry of Education cracking down on Truancy, the school is required to provide an reason as to why your child is absent.

This can be done either by:

• Telephone  (06)  764  8643
• email:  office@ngaere.school.nz, or
• the skool loop app.  

Thank you.

PTA FUNDRAISER

SAMOSAS

A great opportunity to try something different, fill the freezer and support the school.

Order forms will come home with your children today and are due back Wednesday 26th July. Payment must also be made by this date.

PTA Account: (please include your name and ‘Samosa’) 

POPCORN

The PTA have some left over stocks of popcorn they wish to sell. First in first served, available through the school office and also will be on sale on Friday at the Family Fun Afternoon

Fruit flavoured $1, Caramel flavoured $1 and Microwave (Butter & Sweet & Salty) $1.50

(Please note the Caramel & Fruit are near their expiry date)

To add to your Diaries:

• Wednesday 28th June – BOT Meeting 6.30pm
• Thursday 29th June – Stratford High School Open Evening
• Thursday 29th June – Yr 5 & 6 Crowley Cup Tournament at Stratford
• Friday 30th June – Learner of the Term assembly 9am
• Friday 30th June – ‘Move Your Butt’ Family Fun Afternoon 1.30pm – 3pm
• End Term 1 – Friday 30 June 3pm
• Start Back Term 3 Monday 17th July
• Tuesday 25th July – Puanga Hakari he Hupa – Shared soup lunch
• Wednesday 26th July  – PTA Samosa Fundraiser Orders & Money Due
• Friday 28th July – Taranaki Bulls rugby team visit

COMMUNITY NOTICES:

Welcome – Nau mai haere mai

Term 2  Week 9 

Wednesday 21st June 2023

JUNIOR PLAY

Rooms 1 & 2 will be performing their play “A Kiwi Went to Sea” at Friday afternoon assembly this week. Parents are invited to come along and watch your children perform.  See you there! 2.30pm Friday

HOT LUNCH TUESDAY REMINDERS

Just a couple of reminders in regards to hot lunches on a Tuesday.

• Please NO frozen food as it takes too long to heat up and may not be heated completely by lunchtime.
• Please wrap food in tinfoil and clearly named. 
• Please NO paper bags or lunch paper as it a risk for fire
• Please NO cellotape or gladwrap as it will melt.

Thank you.

‘Hot Food Tuesday’ will continue until Tuesday 29th August

Jones Cup: Thank you to the coaches and parents who supported our children at Jones Cup on Monday. All children did extremely well in all games. Final resukts on the day : Rippa Rugby – Toko Crusaders, Year 5 and 6 Rugby – Ngaere Snickers, Year 7 and 8 Rugby – Toko Hurricanes, Year 5 and 6 Netball – Toko Pulse, Year 7 and 8 Netball – Toko Stars

‘Move Your Butt’ Fundraising 

You are invited to come along to school on Friday 30th June to share in our end of term / end of ‘Move Your Butt’ month activities. The PTA have donated sausages for lunch (so feel free to join your child for a sausage in bread for lunch) and Maree & Peter Edgcombe have come up with a number of activities for children to do from 1.30pm. Please come along and join in. It is an end of our staff fundraiser so feel free to drop a gold coin in the donations bucket

Parent Cyber Safety

Following on from the presentation by Rob Cope at Stratford High School a couple of weeks ago we will be holding our own evenings using recordings of his presentation. The first of these will be tomorrow night (Thursday 22nd June) at 7pm. It will be approx  2 hours with time for a cuppa and a quick chat in between. We will offer a second evening early in Term 3 and then guage interest or need from there. 

If you are interested in attending tomorrow night, please RSVP to Karen in the office or txt the school phone 00272219842. 

STUDENT ABSENCES

A friendly reminder, if you child is going to be away from school, could you please let the school know.  With the Ministry of Education cracking down on Truancy, the school is required to provide an reason as to why your child is absent.

This can be done either by:

• Telephone  (06)  764  8643
• email:  office@ngaere.school.nz, or
• the skool loop app.  

Thank you.

PTA Update

THE QUIZ HAS BEEN POSTPONED

UNTIL A LATER DATE!

Due to the number of other Quiz type events on at the same time and the slow uptake of table sales the PTA made the difficult decision to postpone the quiz. Apologies to anyone who has already committed to the evening.

The PTA have some left over stocks of popcorn they wish to sell. First in first served, available through the school office. 

Fruit flavoured $2, Caramel flavoured $1.50 and Microwave $

(Please note the Caramel & Fruit are near their expiry date)

The Term 3 Fundraiser,  Bobby calf tag fundraiser is no longer an option. This was a significant contributor to our fundraising , netting approx $5000 last year. As an alternative, if you are an ANCO supplier, please consider nominating our school as part of ANZCO Rural Schools’ sponsorship programme.

We are investigating another fundraiser which we hope to be able to confirm next week.

To add to your Diaries:

• Monday 26th June – Yr 5 & 6 Rippa game at Yarrows Stadium
• Tuesday 27th June – Yr 7 & 8 Rippa game at Yarrows Stadium
• Wednesday 28th June – BOT Meeting 6.30pm
• Thursday 29th June – Stratford High School Open Evening
• Thursday 29th June – Yr 5 & 6 Crowley Cup Tournament at Stratford
• Friday 30th June – Learner of the Term assembly 9am
• Friday 30th June – ‘Move Your Butt’ Family Fun Afternoon 1.30pm – 3pm
• End Term 1 – Friday 30 June 3pm
• Start Back Term 3 Monday 17th July
• Tuesday 25th July – Puanga Hakari he Hupa – Shared soup lunch
• Friday 28th July – Taranaki Bulls rugby team visit

Welcome – Nau mai haere mai

Term 2  Week 8 

Wednesday 14th June 2023

Thank you to those parents who attended the Online Safety presentation last week at Stratford High School. It was a very worthwhile evening and I am sure those who attended were left with lots to think about.

As a school we have access to Rob’s presentation and would like to share his story and message with anyone who was unable to attend last week. With this in mind I have tentatively put aside Thursday 22nd June (next week) for a showing. We would also hold a second one at the beginning of Term 2. More information will be sent home tomorrow with an RSVP form. In the meantime if you want more information please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Please note, this is an adult only presentation.

RIPPA TOURNAMENT IN HAWERA TODAY

A huge thank you to the parents who have provided transport to and from this event today.  Your support is very much appreciated.  We look forward to hearing how the team went when they get back this afternoon!

HOT LUNCH TUESDAY REMINDERS

Just a couple of reminders in regards to hot lunches on a Tuesday.

• Please NO frozen food as it takes too long to heat up and may not be heated completely by lunchtime.
• Please wrap food in tinfoil and clearly name. 
• Please NO paper bags or lunch paper as it a risk for fire
• Please NO cellotape or gladwrap as it will melt.

Thank you.

Jones Cup: Jones Cup is a cluster schools event and is an opportunity for all children in years 5 -8 to participate in team sport, either netball or rugby. Games are played at Toko School with the winning teams securing the ‘Jones Cup’ and bragging rights for the year. Teams will be practising at school on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 12 noon until match day which is 19th June. Thankyou to the parents who are able to either coach a team during the week and / or supervise on the day.

Children will be travelling to Toko by bus on Monday leaving around 9am and returning by 3pm. Games start at 10am. Parents are welcome to head out to Toko and watch the games. The Toko Friends of the School will have a food for sale throughout the day but we ask that children take a decent amount of food and drink with them. Ngaere Sports shirts are to be worn with a school jersey or jacket to put on between games.

If this is postponed we will post on our school facebook page by 8.15am.  

Postponement date: Wednesday 21st June

STUDENT ABSENCES

A friendly reminder, if you child is going to be away from school, could you please let the school know.  With the Ministry of Education cracking down on Truancy, the school is required to provide an reason as to why your child is absent.

This can be done either by:

• Telephone  (06)  764  8643
• email:  office@ngaere.school.nz, or
• the skool loop app.  Information on the app is noted further on in the newsletter.

Thank you.

BOOK YOUR TABLE TODAY!!

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THE SCHOOL OFFICE.

To add to your Diaries:

• Thursday 15th June – Play Day, Midhirst (Rm 1&2 only)
• Monday 19th June – Jones Cup, Toko (Yrs 5-8 only)
• Monday 19th June – PTA Meeting
• Monday 26th June – Yr 5 & 6 Rippa game at Yarrows Stadium
• Wednesday 28th June – BOT Meeting 6.30pm
• Thursday 29th June – Yr 5 & 6 Crowley Cup Tournament at Stratford
• Friday 30th June – End Term 1
• Saturday 1st July – PTA Quiz 
• Start Back Term 3 Monday 17th July
• Friday 28th July – Taranaki Bulls rugby team visit

COMMUNITY NOTICES:

Welcome – Nau mai haere mai

Term 2  Week 7 

Wednesday 7th June 2023

HOUSE MUFTI DAY: Dress in house colours on Friday 9th June. Please bring a gold coin donation for the ‘Move Your Butt’ fundraiser. All funds raised go towards bowel cancer awareness, research and patient support services. 

Teachers ‘Move It, Move It’ in assembly as part of the introduction to ‘Move Your Butt’ month.  On Friday we will have some fun house activities for everyone to be involved in.

CONGRATULATIONS and well done to the Year 5 & 6 Rippa team who won their pool games last week at Stratford Primary School. They then went on to win the semi finals but then narrowly lost 7-6 in the finals. They have now qualified to play in the ‘Champion of Champions’ games at Yarrows Stadium on Monday 26th June.

Thankyou to Simon, Hayden & Gareth for the coaching of their team.

Jones Cup: Jones Cup is a cluster schools event and is an opportunity for all children in years 5 -8 to participate in team sport, either netball or rugby. Games are played at Toko School with the winning teams securing the ‘Jones Cup’ and bragging rights for the year. Teams will be practising at school on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 12 noon until match day which is 19th June. Thankyou to the parents who are able to either coach a team during the week and / or supervise on the day.

Children will be travelling to Toko by bus on the day. More details next week.

STUDENT ABSENCES

A friendly reminder, if you child is going to be away from school, could you please let the school know.  With the Ministry of Education cracking down on Truancy, the school is required to provide an reason as to why your child is absent.

This can be done either by:

• Telephone  (06)  764  8643
• email:  office@ngaere.school.nz, or
• the skool loop app.  Information on the app is noted further on in the newsletter.

Thank you.

KEEP SATURDAY 1st JULY 2023 FREE FOR THE NGAERE SCHOOL PTA

QUIZ NIGHT

You are invited to a Parents Cyber Safety Evening with Rob Cope on Thursday 8th June 7pm at Stratford High School. This will be a very worthwhile presentation.

To add to your Diaries:

• Thursday 8th June – ‘Empowered Online’ parent presentation (SHS)7pm
• Friday 09th June – Book Club Due
• Friday 09th June – House Mufti Day Gold Coin Donation Appreciated
• Wednesday 14th June – Yr 7 & 8 Rippa Tournament Hawera
• Thursday 15th June – Play Day, Midhirst (Rm 1&2 only)
• Monday 19th June – Jones Cup, Toko (Yrs 5-8 only)
• Monday 19th June – PTA Meeting
• Monday 26th June – Yr 5 & 6 Rippa game at Yarrows Stadium
• Thursday 29th June – Yr 5 & 6 Crowley Cup Tournament at Stratford
• Friday 30th June – End Term 1
• Saturday 1st July – PTA Quiz 
• Start Back Term 3 Monday 17th July
• Friday 28th July – Taranaki Bulls rugby team visit

COMMUNITY NOTICES: