Caring, Connected, Creative, Life-long Learner

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Tim and his wife Sarah on their new arrival on Saturday 20th August - a healthy baby girl. We wish them all the best and hope the sleeping soon gets sorted.

ATTENDANCE

The Ministry of Education are launching a nationwide campaign in order to lift student attendance in schools.

Understanding regular attendance levels is a useful gauge for how students are participating in learning.  It helps schools and the Ministry of Education direct resources and support to where they are most needed.

Regular Attendance

Regular attendance = attending more than 90% of the time or being in school 9 days a fortnight. 90% sounds quite good but even at this rate it would mean that a child misses 5days or 1 week of learning per term. That equates to 4 weeks missed per year! Events like a birthday or a special day’s shopping aren’t considered valid reasons for being away from school either. If you are interested in knowing more you can  follow the link below:

https://temahau.govt.nz/tips-for-parents-and-whanau

Keep Talking to Your Children

What’s a good way to ask my child how their school day was and not get blanked?

As our children get older, they sometimes become more reluctant to share their day and their thoughts with you. Keeping lines of communication open with them is vital if we are to keep them safe and guide them towards making good choices. I came across this the other day which might be helpful in engaging your child in positive conversations about school.

• Ask them about a moment in their day when they felt excited about what they were learning.
• What’s a question they have that came from their learning today?
• Ask them if there were any moments today when they felt proud of themselves
• Ask them to tell you about a conversation they had with a classmate or friend
• Ask them what was challenging or fun about their day?
• Ask them what they learned about themselves today?
• Ask them what they are most looking forward to tomorrow?

Road Safety
Please be mindful that the speed limit when passing a school is 50kmph.  When passing a stationary bus this speed reduces to 20kmph.  Please be careful where you park and do not encourage your child to cross the road without adult supervision.  Thank you.

Spare Clothing
We do not have a surplus supply of clothing at school if your child was to get wet or muddy.  You are most welcome to pop some extra clothes into your child's bag.

Friday 2nd Sept
Spooner Shield - Yrs 5 & 6

Tuesday 6th Sept
X-Country - Seniors Yrs 5 - 8. 
Order of events - Start time 1.15pm
B Grade Yrs 5 - 8 
Yrs 7/8
Yrs 5/6

Parents/caregivers welcome
Reserve date - 15th Sept (Junior/senior combined)


Thursday 8th Sept
X-Country - Juniors Yrs 0 - 4
Orders of events - Start time 1.15pm
5 Yr olds
6 Yr olds
7 Yr olds
Yrs 3/4 

Parents/caregivers welcome
Reserve date - 15th Sept (Junior/senior combined)

Monday 12th Sept
Sport option forms for Term 4 sent home.  Return date - Friday 16th Sept.  No late returns please.

Optional Term 3 Interview Bookings Tuesday 20th September.

For those parents who would like to catch up we are offering optional Term 3 interviews.

Bookings will be open on Monday 12th September.  These will be 10 minute interviews and only if you feel the need to see your child’s teacher.

PRODUCTION

Would you RISK it?

Our Production is fast approaching- tickets will be on sale from 11am Tuesday 13th September.

 Adults = $12.00 

Children 5-13yr = $5.00

Dates are the final week of this term:

Tuesday 27th September @6:30pm, 

Wednesday 28th September @1:00pm and 6:30pm,

Thursday 29th September @6:30pm

The link below will take you to where you can book and pay for the tickets once up and running:

https://www.trybooking.com/nz/LJD 

WANTED

We are needing these items for production (Either to be donated or borrowed; nothing that is valuable or sentimental please):

- Photo frame frames A3 and larger

- Old walking sticks

- Hospital scrubs

- Large fake plant

- Magazines

- Toy BBQ

Items to be dropped to HQ.  If you would like them to be returned, please write your name and child's room number on it.  

Vacancy

We have a vacancy for a part-time, temporary, Teacher Aide position. (12 hrs per week, Mon-Thurs, Term 4)

The suitable applicant would need to like working with children and be able to have good literacy and numeracy knowledge, up to Year 8 curriculum standard.

Key attributes to work in a busy school include; flexibility, collaboration and a positive attitude.

If this is you, please contact Chris for an informal chat.

Puketapu Rugby Team after their game against Eskdale. Score 10-5 to Eskdale.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Bethany performed with the Royal New Zealand Ballet in their production of Cinderella on 20th and 21st August at the Municipal Theatre. This was part of their national tour of the show.  She was selected from children who auditioned from all over Hawkes Bay, Palmerston North, Taupo and Tauranga. She was a tapestry weaver and one of the Fairy Godmothers helpers.  What an amazing opportunity Bethany and you really look the part.

Harry’s achievements from the weekend at his rugby prizegiving, he won the General Excellence Award for his team - Taradale Possums and overall 8th grade MVP. Well done Harry.

Puketapu Gold team with their awesome coach - Tiff.  They won their final game of netball against Taradale Intermediate 25-3. What a way to end a fabulous season! 

Puketapu Firecrackers Yr 7/8 hockey team.

Harper recently competed  at the HB winter champs where she got 4 personal bests from 6 races.  Harper was awarded the Sowman Trophy at the Greendale Prizegiving, for the most improved junior female, and the Maiden Shield for the best year round performance  in freestyle.  Well done Harper.

BOOK CHARACTER DAY

What a fabulous array of costumes, even the staff got involved.

ROOM 6 ASSEMBLY - MEANINGFUL MESSAGE