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FAMILY / WHANAU DAY 26th JUNE 2024

June 5, 2024 by Website Manager

KIA ORA! Join us for a special celebrations of our amazing community!
Alongside our Puanga Lunch on Wednesday 26th June, we’re hosting a Family/Whanau Day where we want to shine a spotlight on YOU.

Do you have a unique hobby, profession, or passion? Whether it is upcycling, crocheting, photography, sports, or something entirely different, we would love for you to come and share it with us. Bring along a few items or even come dressed for the occasion! If you’re a farmer, you could bring a safe farm vehicle to display on the field.

This isn’t about selling items, it is about showcasing what makes us unique. It is about celebrating our diverse community, fostering connections and sharing stories. You may spot some teachers with a small display of things they do outside of school too!

We will be arranging small areas in classrooms for you to display and share from 1.00 to 1.45pm. Bring photos to display, if you are able to, bring an item, and business cards are ok too!

Please reach out to your classroom Teacher by Wednesday 19th June to let us know what you would like to share.

If you have any further questions about this, please contact Miss Reynolds at denise@ngaere.school.nz

Can’t wait to see you there!!

Newsletter Wednesday 05th June 2024

June 5, 2024 by Website Manager

Ngaere School

School Newsletter

Living & Learning with RESPECT

Term 2 Week 6

Wednesday 05 June 2024

Welcome – Nau mai haere mai

Assembly this week is by Rooms 1, 2 and 3, looking forward to

seeing you there at 2.30pm!

THIS FRIDAY 07th JUNE.

ORDERS AND MONEY ARE DUE 9am TOMORROW (Thursday 6th June)

The Art of the Portrait

Painting our Community

Ngaere School Art Ex

All around the school the classrooms have been buzzing with work around our community. The children have been immersed in the study of portraiture, learning to create portraits using famous artists such as Modigliani, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo and Andy Warhol as their inspiration. To celebrate their learning we will be holding a Ngaere School Art Exhibition in the school hall in Week 9. The art works in the hall will be open to the community for viewing on the following days …

Day time viewings:

Monday 24th June : 8.30 am – 3.30 pm

Tuesday 25th June: 8.30 am – 3.30 pm

Wednesday 26th June: Puanga Hākari//Community Celebration 12.30 pm.

Night time Viewing:

Monday 24th June: 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm

The PTA will have some amazing raffles on offer which will be drawn on the afternoon of our Puanga Hākari/Community Celebration.

Keep an eye out for a post on your child’s Seesaw account for details on how you could be involved in our Puanga Hākari/Community Celebration.

Puanga Hākari/Community Celebration

Whanau Day!

With Puanga drawing near we will be celebrating this year with a whanau BBQ on Wednesday the 26th of June.

We invite families to join us in the courtyard ( in the hall if wet) at 12.30 pm to begin with a welcome from our school leaders we will then …

Have a school and family scavenger hunt.

With your child as your guide you will be able to tour our classrooms with the community hobbies on display and tour the Art exhibition.

A BBQ Lunch will be served.

A huge thank you to the PTA for providing the BBQ lunch, more details on how you can contribute and RSVP will be sent out closer to the date.

FIREWOOD RAFFLE

To Be Drawn Thursday 27th June 2024

If anyone has tickets they are unable to sell, can you please return them to the school office as we have people who can sell them. Thank you.

Year 7 and 8 Annual PCT (Physical Competency Test) Competition

On Friday 7th June, 2024 New Plymouth Police will be hosting their Annual PCT (Physical Competency Test) Competition for Year 7 and 8 students. This event consists of mental challenges, a physical obstacle course and small breakout challenges such as first aid training.

We are sending four teams to compete in this exciting event. If your child has volunteered to be part of the competition on Friday, a reminder that they must be at school at 8.10 am and will not return to school until 3.30 pm. A huge thank you to those parents who are providing transport and supervision.

Up & Coming Sports Competitions

Rippa Y7&8 @TSB Hub Hawera Tuesday 11th June

(Reserve day 13th June)

Ngaere have entered 2 mixed teams in this very popular tournament. Team selection is underway. We will require coaches or game day managers and transport for this event. We require 4-5 vehicles for transport. A note will be sent home soon.

Jones Cup Monday 17th June @ Toko Primary School:

Training is underway to ensure all our senior students are capable of performing their best in this traditional rural school tournament. All Year 5 – 8 students are involved. This is a participation focussed event.

Netball, Rugby, and Rippa teams have been entered, and we are on the look out for helping hands to coach and manage on the day.
Thank you for those already lending a hand and giving their time and expertise.

We seek coaches or game day managers for:

2x Y5&6 Rippa; Y5&6 Netball; 2x Y7&8 Netball; 1x Y7&8 Rippa.

Children will travel by bus to this event, leaving school at 9.00am for a 9.45am start. It is anticipated that the last day will finish around 2pm.

There will be food sold at this event.

Crowley cup @ Stratford. (Page St rugby, Hockey turf, and netball courts) Wednesday 3rd July This is for Yr 5 & 6 only.

We have entered a team in the Hockey, Rugby, and Netball tournaments.

We require volunteers to coach and manage teams on the day.

This is a competitive event, and as such, we can only enter one team per sport per school. Children attending will be charged $5 to assist with the cost of the bus on the day.

THIS WEEK we are very excited to be participating in the Life Education Trust mobile classroom with “Harold the Giraffe”. The children will have 2 lessons over the course of the week focussed on relationships and identity. The trust provides health and wellbeing programmes in New Zealand, delivered through interactive learning experiences. The children will work with a specialised teacher in an exciting interactive mobile classroom. If you would like to know more about the programme and have the opportunity to see the classroom our educator Megan Lilley will be opening the classroom ( in the pool car park) to caregivers from 2.45 to 3.15 pm Thursday 6th June.

Ngaere School

Thanks to the below businesses for sponsoring our school app:

If you would like to advertise on the Ngaere School Skool Loop App please email Content@skoolloop.com.

To download our app: In Google Play & App Store search

‘Skool Loop’ & choose School once installed.

Forward Planning – Some Dates for your calendar

Tuesday 4 June – Life Education Trust Mobile Classroom at school
Friday 7 June – Year 7 and 8 Annual PCT Competition
Tuesday 11 June – Yr 7 & 8 Rippa Rugby tournament
Monday 17 June – Jones Cup (yr 5-8)
Monday 17 June – PTA meeting – All welcome
Monday 24 – Wed 26 June – School ART expo
Wednesday 26 June – Puanga Lunch Family Day (date change)
Thursday 27 June – Scholastic Bookclub Issue 3 Due
Thirsday 27 June – Firewood Raffle Drawn
Friday 28 June – Matariki Day (school closed)
Tuesday 2 July – Room 6 trip to NP Rock Pools
Tuesday 2 July – Mid Year reports home
Wednesday 3 July – Yr 5 & 6 Crowley Cup Tournament, Stratford
Wednesday 3 July – BOT Meeting 6.30pm
Friday 5 July – Last Day Term 2
Monday 22 July – Term 3 Begins
Thursday 25 July – Taranaki Bulls Visit
Wednesday 7 August – NZ Playhouse performance
Friday 30 August – Yr 5 & 6 EPro8 event
Friday 6 Sept – School Photos
Wednesday 18 Sept – School Production
Friday 27 Sept – Last Day Term 3
Monday 14 October – Term 4 Begins
Wednesday 16 Oct – Pet Day
Tuesday 12 – Thursday 13 Nov – Yr 7 & 8 Camp, TOPEC
Thursday 12 Dec – End of Year Prize Giving
Tuesday 17 Dec – Last day 2024

COMMUNITY NOTICES:

TOKO LIONS FUNDRAISER

Trees for Sale

Magnolia – Port Wine / Camellias – Red,White,Pink / Totaras / Bay Trees

ALL $8

Contact Mary Dettling 027 679 4763 (text only please) or Murray 027 272 7074

Pick up: 28 Hunt Road, Stratford

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

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Newsletter Wednesday 29th May 2024

May 29, 2024 by Website Manager

Ngaere School

School Newsletter

Living & Learning with RESPECT

Term 2 Week 5

Wednesday 29 May 2024

Welcome – Nau mai haere mai

Just a reminder, that there is no school this Friday 31st May due to it being a Ministry Directed Teachers Only Day for Curriculum and Assessment Development, and no school Monday 3rd June as it is a public holiday celebrating the Kings Birthday. We hope the weather improves so everyone can enjoy their long weekend!

NO FRIDAY PIE DAY OR

SCHOOL ASSEMBLY THIS WEEK

WINTER ILLNESSES & ABSENTEES

There are a few winter ills & chills going around the school at the moment. We would like to ask that if your child is unwell, please keep them at home. This not only helps with your child’s recovery but also prevents the spread of bugs.

Also, if your child is going to be absent from school, can you please advise the school, either by phone, email or via the skool loop app. We are required by the Ministry to mark a child absent when they are not at school and note the reason they are away. Thank you.

CANTERBURY ORDERS HAVE ARRIVED AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION FROM THE SCHOOL OFFICE AREA.

What a treat for Rooms 1,2 and 3 who had the author Helen Griffiths come to speak about her new book “Ross the Cat” on Friday. Helen is well known for her book “ Treasure Beyond Measure” and delighted the children with her exciting presentation about Ross the Cat. Helen donates all the proceeds from her school visits to Taranaki Animal Protection Trust and the SPCA.

FIREWOOD RAFFLE

If anyone has tickets they are unable to sell, can you please return them to the school office as we have people who can sell them. Thank you.

GYMASTIC FANTASTIC’S! CONGRATULATIONS to the girls who competed in the Gym Sports last week. Placings were as follows:

Picture Bottom Left: Paige 3rd, Jahlaa 2nd, Kisharna 5th

Picture Below: Kelsey 3rd, Mila 1st, Kaylee 5th

Well done girls!

We Had a “Rippa” of a Day!

A huge thank you to the parents who took transport, Gareth Dettling (coach) and Mr Mercer who made yesterdays Rippa tournament such a success for our Year 5 and 6 students, 21 students took part in the central Taranaki Rippa tournament at Stratford Primary. Both teams had to work hard for their excellent results.

Sports Report By Mya Room 5

Yesterday we travelled to Stratford Primary. I played for the Ngaere Ninjas. Mr Mercer was our coach. We won two of our games, we lost two and drew one. Even though it rained a little bit it was fun, we played well as a team. I really want to do it again next year.

Sports Report By Ava Room 5

My team was the Ngaere Nitros. We won our first three games and lost the last two. My Dad was our coach, he was a great coach and all the kids listened really well to him. We learnt from the other teams as we went along and got better and better. The best part of the day was getting some really good tries with the team, when we passed from player to player and got the try. I definitely want to play again next year.

Up & Coming Sports Competitions

Rippa Y7&8 @TSB Hub Hawera Tuesday 11th June

(Reserve day 13th June)

Jones Cup Monday 17th June @ Toko Primary School:

We seek coaches or game day managers for:

2x Y5&6 Rippa; Y5&6 Netball; 2x Y7&8 Netball; 1x Y7&8 Rippa.

Children will travel by bus to this event, leaving school at 9.00am for a 9.45am start. It is anticipated that the last day will finish around 2pm.

There will be food sold at this event.

Crowley cup @ Stratford. (Page St rugby, Hockey turf, and netball courts) Wednesday 3rd July This is for Yr 5 & 6 only.

We have entered a team in the Hockey, Rugby, and Netball tournaments.

We require volunteers to coach and manage teams on the day.

This is a competitive event, and as such, we can only enter one team per sport per school. Children attending will be charged $5 to assist with the cost of the bus on the day.

If you can help with coaching practices or game day management for any (or all) of these events please get in touch with your child’s teacher, Karen in the office, or myself.

Kind regards

Jonny Mercer

Next week we are very excited to be participating in the Life Education Trust mobile classroom with “Harold the Giraffe”. The children will have 2 lessons over the course of the week focussed on relationships and identity. The trust provides health and wellbeing programmes in New Zealand, delivered through interactive learning experiences. The children will work with a specialised teacher in an exciting interactive mobile classroom. If you would like to know more about the programme and have the opportunity to see the classroom our educator Megan Lilley will be opening the classroom ( in the pool car park) to caregivers from 2.45 to 3.15 pm Thursday 6th June.

Forward Planning – Some Dates for your calendar

Friday 31 May – Teacher Only Day (school closed)
Monday 3 June – King’s Birthday (school closed)
Tuesday 4 June – Life Education Trust Mobile Classroom at school
Tuesday 11 June – Yr 7 & 8 Rippa Rugby tournament
Monday 17 June – Jones Cup (yr 5-8)
Monday 17 June – PTA meeting – All welcome
Monday 24 – Wed 26 June – School ART expo
Wednesday 26 June – Puanga Lunch Family Day (date change)
Thursday 27 June – Scholastic Bookclub Issue 3 Due
Thirsday 27 June – Firewood Raffle Drawn
Friday 28 June – Matariki Day (school closed)
Tuesday 2 July – Room 6 trip to NP Rock Pools
Tuesday 2 July – Mid Year reports home
Wednesday 3 July – Yr 5 & 6 Crowley Cup Tournament, Stratford
Wednesday 3 July – BOT Meeting 6.30pm
Friday 5 July – Last Day Term 2
Monday 22 July – Term 3 Begins
Wednesday 7 August – NZ Playhouse performance
Friday 30 August – Yr 5 & 6 EPro8 event
Friday 6 Sept – School Photos
Wednesday 18 Sept – School Production
Friday 27 Sept – Last Day Term 3
Monday 14 October – Term 4 Begins
Wednesday 16 Oct – Pet Day
Tuesday 12 – Thursday 13 Nov – Yr 7 & 8 Camp, TOPEC
Thursday 12 Dec – End of Year Prize Giving
Tuesday 17 Dec – Last day 2024

COMMUNITY NOTICES:

TOKO LIONS FUNDRAISER

Trees for Sale

Magnolia – Port Wine / Camellias – Red,White,Pink / Totaras / Bay Trees

ALL $8

Contact Mary Dettling 027 679 4763 (text only please) or Murray 027 272 7074

Pick up: 28 Hunt Road, Stratford

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

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Email us at office@ngaere.school.nz

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Newsletter Wednesday 22nd May 2024

May 22, 2024 by Website Manager

Ngaere School

School Newsletter

Living & Learning with RESPECT

Term 2 Week 4

Wednesday 22 May 2024

Welcome – Nau mai haere mai

Thank you to all our students and whānau for your support of our Pink mufti Day last Friday. By taking part we did out bit to raise awareness and help eliminate bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusion.We raised $300 which has been donated to the Mental Health Foundation of NZ who have been running Pink Shirt Day for at least the last ten years.

FIREWOOD RAFFLE

If anyone has tickets they are unable to sell, can you please return them to the school office as we have people who can sell them. Thank you.

FRIDAY PIE DAY THIS WEEK. Orders are due in tomorrow (Thursday) morning 9am, if you haven’t already put your order in.

GOOD LUCK to the 9 girls who are competing in the Gym Sport Festival being held in Waitara today.

Once again a huge “Thank You” To Christine Podjursky from the Stratford Gynastics Club and to the parents who provided transport for the girls. We look forward to hearing how they got on!

Reminder to have your say as the board work through the process of appointing a new principal. A survey has been emailed out. If you did not receive a copy please contact Karen in the office. Survey needs to be submitted by 4pm this Friday 24th May. Paper copies are available from the school office if needed.

Classes still have a lot of fun with their Health & PE sessions even when it’s wet outside.

Update From our Sports Coordinator

We have entered into the sports tournament season with a positive start.

Rippa Y5&6 @ Stratford Primary School -Tuesday 28th May

(Reserve day 30th May)

20 students have been selected for 2 teams, and training has started.

Please ensure all forms have been returned.

We are grateful to the coaches for volunteering their time, and to those that are able to help with transport on the day. We still require 2-3 cars to enable us to get to and from the event. You do not have to stay for the tournament. Please contact me if you can help, one way or both.

Rippa Y7&8 @TSB Hub Hawera Tuesday 11th June

(Reserve day 13th June)

Jones Cup Monday 17th June @ Toko Primary School:

We seek coaches or game day managers for:

2x Y5&6 Rippa; Y5&6 Netball; 2x Y7&8 Netball; 1x Y7&8 Rippa.

Children will travel by bus to this event, leaving school at 9.00am for a 9.45am start. It is anticipated that the last day will finish around 2pm.

There will be food sold at this event.

Crowley cup @ Stratford. (Page St rugby, Hockey turf, and netball courts) Wednesday 3rd July This is for Yr 5 & 6 only.

We have entered a team in the Hockey, Rugby, and Netball tournaments.

We require volunteers to coach and manage teams on the day.

This is a competitive event, and as such, we can only enter one team per sport per school. Children attending will be charged $5 to assist with the cost of the bus on the day.

If you can help with coaching practices or game day management for any (or all) of these events please get in touch with your child’s teacher, Karen in the office, or myself.

Kind regards

Jonny Mercer

School closed Friday 31 May for Teacher Only Day

From Room 5

Two weeks ago Room 5 made and set out tracking tunnels and chew cards to see what pests we have at our school.

We started by making the bait which was smooth peanut butter. We then grabbed a milk bottle and cut off the bottom and two sides. Next the hot glue guns came out and we stuck the two sides and the bottom of the milk bottle together and put a sponge in the middle. We then had to make the tracking tunnel which is made out of a long piece of wood and a real estate sign (corflute).

We grabbed the stuff we needed and headed outside to set up the tracking tunnel.

The results: We found evidence of mice, rats, native coackroaches, earwigs, possums, slugs and hedgehogs.

Lastly, please do not go looking for our trapping creations because we (Room 5) will be monitoring them each Friday. We want to find pests and remove them from our Ngaere community. We are looking for pests, not people!

By Indie K & Mia H

Forward Planning – Some Dates for your calendar

Wednesday 22 May – Ngaere School Board meeting
Tuesday 28 May – Yr 5 & 6 Rippa Rugby tournament (SPS)
Friday 31 May – Teacher Only Day (school closed)
Monday 3 June – King’s Birthday (school closed)
Tuesday 4 June – Life Education Trust Mobile Classroom at school
Tuesday 11 June – Yr 7 & 8 Rippa Rugby tournament
Monday 17 June – Jones Cup (yr 5-8)
Monday 17 June – PTA meeting – All welcome
Monday 24 – Wed 26 June – School ART expo
Wednesday 26 June – Puanga Lunch Family Day (date change)
Thursday 27 June – Scholastic Bookclub Issue 3 Due
Thirsday 27 June – Firewood Raffle Drawn
Friday 28 June – Matariki Day (school closed)
Tuesday 2 July – Room 6 trip to NP Rock Pools
Tuesday 2 July – Mid Year reports home
Wednesday 3 July – Yr 5 & 6 Crowley Cup Tournament, Stratford
Friday 5 July – Last Day Term 2
Monday 22 July – Term 3 Begins
Wednesday 7 August – NZ Playhouse performance
Friday 30 August – Yr 5 & 6 EPro8 event
Friday 6 Sept – School Photos
Wednesday 18 Sept – School Production
Friday 27 Sept – Last Day Term 3
Monday 14 October – Term 4 Begins
Wednesday 16 Oct – Pet Day
Tuesday 12 – Thursday 13 Nov – Yr 7 & 8 Camp, TOPEC
Thursday 12 Dec – End of Year Prize Giving
Tuesday 17 Dec – Last day 2024

COMMUNITY NOTICES:

TOKO LIONS FUNDRAISER

Trees for Sale

Magnolia – Port Wine / Camellias – Red,White,Pink / Totaras / Bay Trees

ALL $8

Contact Mary Dettling 027 679 4763 (text only please) or Murray 027 272 7074

Pick up: 28 Hunt Road, Stratford

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Newsletter Wednesday 15th June 2024

May 15, 2024 by Website Manager

Ngaere School

School Newsletter

Living & Learning with RESPECT

Term 2 Week 3

Wednesday 15 May 2024

Welcome – Nau mai haere mai

A message from the Presiding Member of the board, Dave England

On behalf of our School Board I wish to inform parents and the community that after more than ten years as Ngaere School Principal, Megan England will be resigning, effective 13th October 2024.

The Board would like to thank Megan for the amazing job she has done leading the school and for the positive impact she has had on our pupils and staff.

We wish Megan all the best with what ever she and her family have planned for the future.

The Board will employ an advisor to help guide us through the process that will ensure we find a principal that upholds our Ngaere School values and continues to take the School forward. This process includes community consultation, and we look forward to receiving feedback on your thoughts regarding what you would like to see in our new Principal.

Regards

Dave E

Greetings to all

Yes, after 11+ years here at Ngaere it is with mixed emotions I have made the decision to retire from my role as Principal. But, I am not going yet!

I will be taking some personal time from 27 May until 26 June to return for the last week of Term 2 and I will be here for Term 3.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my years at Ngaere and have had the privilege of working with a great mix of board members, staff, children and their families. I can look back over my time here and feel very proud of what we have achieved, in terms of improvements made and educational outcomes for your children; a true testament to the unwavering committment and dedication of the staff and board.

I know that the strong foundations we have, not only in teaching and learning but also in the school environment, will ensure our Ngaere children continue to grow and thrive in our supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Thank you to you all for your trust and support throughout my time as Principal. It has been an absolute honour to serve in this capacity and contribute to the success of Ngaere School.

As I said, I am not going yet! There is still work to be done! The board is working to find the next leader of our school and I will be around to ensure there is a smooth transition and business continues as usual.

Thankyou for the love and support, the memories and the invaluable experiences I have had during my time at Ngaere.

Arohanui

Megan

Pink Shirt Day – Friday 17th May Gold coin donation

GOOD LUCK to the 9 girls who are competing in the Gym Sport Festival being held in Waitara next Wednesday & Thursday.

Also a huge “Thank You” To Christine Podjursky from the Stratford Gynastics Club who has been supporting the girls and taking them for practices for this competition.

Term 2 School Sport

Rippa rugby (at SPS) – (Year 5 & 6) Tuesday 28th May

Rippa rugby (at Hawera) – (Year 7 & 8) Tuesday 11th June

Jones Cup Netball/Rugby/Rippa- Monday 17th June (all Yr 5, 6, 7, 8)

Crowley Cup Netball/Rugby/Hockey (Year 5 & 6 only) – Wednesday 3rd July

With Schools sports tournaments on the way we are looking for volunteer coaches who can help train school teams, and be there on the day for these events.

The school is very grateful for all those that give their time and effort to coach.

If you are able to help out, please make contact with Karen in the office or Jonny Mercer.

The senior rooms begin Jones Cup practice in the afternoons from next week onwards. Please ensure your Yr 5-8 students bring their sports shirts and all game appropriate equipment (such as mouth guards).

Jones cup is the participation event where ALL children in Years 5-8 play either rugby or netball against the other schools in our cluster. This event is at Toko School.

PLEASE NOTE: Crowley Cup is a competitive Yr 5 & 6 event. This has been played a a one day tournament for the past few years where each schools enters one team per code, played at Stratford.

More details about the specific events closer to the times.

Check our Room 1 & 2’s SUPER POWERS!

Reminder: There is a Teacher Only Day Friday 31 May – This is a Ministry of Education allocated day where teachers will be undergoing their own professional development around the many changes that are currently occuring in education.

PTA FIREWOOD RAFFLE

The PTA are raffling a load of firewood for a fundraiser. The load will be approximately 5 cube of a Pine/Mac mix and will be delivered within Taranaki.

Tickets for this raffle have been given out to families. This is a great raffle to sell to friends, neighbors, work collegues etc. Spare tickets are available from the school office. The raffle will be drawn on Thursday 27th June 2024.