MENPS News

I’d like to congratulate our Chess Team this week for achieving 2nd place (by an extremely narrow margin!) in the Regional Final, with players Pippa and Johnny qualifying to compete at National level. This is an outstanding achievement and a credit to the whole team.

Next week, we are looking forward to celebrating Maths Week, with a range of engaging maths-related activities across the school. This is a perfect opportunity to celebrate our approach to authentic mathematical problem-solving in a fun and collaborative way at all year levels, and we’re sure the children will enjoy the many opportunities on offer.

Looking ahead, next week brings the Rugby and Rippa Zones competition, which the teams have been training hard for, and I know everyone will be wishing all of our participants the best of luck.

Finally, I would like to acknowledge all those who have now put their names forward as nominees for the upcoming Board Election. It’s exciting to see the diverse expertise and wealth of enthusiasm for our school that is on offer, and we’re looking forward to welcoming and working alongside the new Board following the election in early September.

If you have not already done so, we encourage all parents to complete the survey below to share your priorities in support of the incoming Board as we work towards developing our goals for the next few years, so please don't miss this opportunity to get involved and let us know your thoughts.

Ka kite anō au i a koutou

Alan Jackson

Principal

The MENPS Board is seeking your views! Please take some time to tell us about your experience and aspirations as a parent at our school by clicking on the link below to a short survey. To get started and have your say, click here

MATHS WEEK!

Tuesday, 9 August: Central Rugby/Girls Rippa Zones (May Road)

Thursday, 11 August: Central Rugby/Girls Rippa Zones (Save Day)

It is less than 2 weeks until our Back to School Quiz. There is still time to get a table together or purchase a single ticket to join a table.

This is going to be a great night, at a great venue – and with an awesome entertainment crew of dads including Quiz master Ben and DJ Nick. The school gates are a buzz with chat of costumes - Look Sharp may be busy on August 13th!

Due to demand, more tickets have been released - get your table or single tickets today.

Live Auction

On the evening we will have a live auction and raffle. Read more here about the exciting items up for grabs.

Fun at the Fair

There are preparations underway for the fair, we need help with a few key roles - this is to help with stalls on the day and in the lead up to the November event.

We are still looking for help – without you we can’t do it!

It’s not as scary as it sounds – you will have a lot of support, you might make new friends and you will have fun!

• We will help you to co-ordinate
• We will assist with questions
• We will be there to get you set up on the day
  

Our Fair is our pride (big community event) we love the ‘family feel’ on the day.

We need coordinators for the following stalls:

• Lucky and Lollies Jars
• Face Painting
  
• Dunking Machine
• Farm Stall

Fair Donation Drop Off Day is Sunday 18th Sept, 2 - 4pm

Following on from the success of March's collection, we will be running another collection in the lead up to Novembers Food & Fun Fair. We welcome all quality items! Simply drive in the MENPS staff car park and onto the Top Courts to drop off any of the following:

• Books
  

• Toys - no soft toys accepted
• Clothing - washed, no underwear or men's clothing/shoes accepted.
• Jumble Sale - which is everything else!

Please consider whether you would be happy to pay about $5 for it, and use the clothing bin etc for anything ripped, stained, or broken.

Covid safety measures

• We will run this as a contactless - drop off & go
  
• Please wear a mask when dropping items off
  

• Physical distancing from others wherever possible

Many thanks in advance for your incredibly generous support of our school community, The PTA Second-hand Stall teams.

Please email us at menpspta@gmail.com for more information.

Where: School Hall
When: Friday 5 August - 8.15 - 9.30am

• Wear a mask
• Social distancing apply
• Cash is appreciated, but bank transfers are possible too

Donations needed
Uniforms can be dropped off at the school office by individuals during school hours - adults must wear a mask and only remain onsite for the drop off to the office.

We have a shortage of shorts and skorts size 6, 10 and up - so please review your children(s) wardrobe as we head into winter to see if there is anything ready to donate. It is always greatly appreciated!

Information sheets have been sent home this week with codes specific to the amazing artwork your child(ren) have created. These are available as beautifully finished cards, mouse mats, sketch pads and 2023 calendars and diaries. Perfect for Christmas, great for sending overseas.

Your orders will feature your child's art which can be viewed on the website when ordering.

Prices

• $17 Calendars
• $15 Cards
• $18 Diaries
• $16 Mouse Mats
• $15 Sketch Pads

To view your child's picture and order products:

1. Go to www.kidsartworks.com
2. In the Entrance Code field type in the code on the form sent home with your child this week.
3. Payment can be made via the website using a credit card or directly from your bank account

Order online by 9am, Wednesday 24th August

Thanks to the parents, caregivers and senior school representative that attended this months meeting.

We discussed the success of ice blocks in week 1, the Calendar Art campaign and the Food & Fun fair collection dates. We also covered off recent ticket sales and plans for the upcoming Quiz night. Full minutes are available here.

Fundraising ideas
For the September meeting we have put a call out for fundraising ideas. In 2023 it is unlikely we will have a Food and Fun Fair so we can return to the more favourable Term 1 timing in 2024. With this in mind we need a roster of new and proven fundraising activities for 2023. Please join us at the start of September if you have ideas or email menpspta@gmail.com.

Chairperson Aimee Chikunda

Deputy Chairperson Pam Clifford

Secretary Jane Cunningham

Treasurer Diem Vo

Class Coordinator Leader Chantal Brunner

PTA Advisor Scott Optican

Full team listed here

Email menpspta@gmail.com | PTA website

Follow us on Facebook and keep up to date with the PTA on Mount Eden Normal Primary School PTA page.

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Support our school by eating a delicious Roast at The Bridgman.

Seems too easy but $10 of every kids meal goes directly to our school funds. All you need to do is book your table and put MENPS into the ‘requests’ box and they will donate the profits of your kids meals back to the school.

Easy right?
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Mike Robson from Ray White Mt Eden is a leading agent in Mt Eden and surrounding areas . In 2021 Team Mike Robson became the Principal Sponsor of MENPS, supporting the school in its fundraising activities including the annual Food & Fun Fair.

Are you thinking about buying or selling?
As part of their sponsorship of MENPS, Team Mike Robson donates $1,000 back to the school for any property sold within the school zone for MENPS families. Feel free to call Mike (021484288) any time you’ve got a real estate query - he’s always happy to have a chat and answer your questions.

Find out more about Team Mike Robson and why they love living and working in Mt Eden.
Website - www.mikerobson.co.nz