MENPS News

Kia ora koutou,

It has been great to see such strong attendance and enthusiasm during the first week back (notwithstanding those currently affected by COVID isolation requirements) as the children return to their learning in classes once more.

During Orange setting, we will continue to publish our case numbers online so that parents are able to make informed decisions about when and if they wish to test their child: https://www.mteden.school.nz/covid

While we are all aware that COVID is still very much in the community, finding the balance between taking reasonable precautions and enabling the children to experience more of the usual routines of school life (and childhood more generally) continues to be our priority.

In this spirit, I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome all of our new students and families, along with Meg London in Rm 12 and Riya Manghabai in Rm 24. We particularly enjoyed the opportunity to see them all at our Whakatau welcome on Monday, which was the perfect way to embark on Term 2.

By now, you should have received a copy of our Key Dates for the term, which includes further opportunities to ‘Re-connect’, ‘Re-engage’ and ‘Restore’, in line with our Strategic Goals for the year.

We look forward to the opportunity to catch up with you soon around school or at one of our upcoming events!

Ka kite anō au i a koutou

Alan Jackson

Principal

Fri 6 May: Secondhand uniform sale - (Hall, 8.15-9.30am)

Mon, 9 May: NZ Sign Language Week

Tues 10 May: PTA Meeting - (Online, 7pm)

Thurs 12 May: Magic Spells Testing

Arrangements at Orange level are focused on mitigating widespread indoor transmission and higher risk transmission scenarios.

The key points at Orange are:

• facemasks requested/recommended indoors (all years + all visiting adults)
• natural ventilation measures and monitoring

Please join us for this months PTA meeting - Tuesday May 10th, 7pm - remotely.

We will be discussion general committee updates, term 1 summary, upcoming events and any other business. Here is the full agenda for the meeting.

If you would like to attend please email menpspta@gmail.com for a Google Meets link.

Where: Outside the school hall
When: Friday, 6th May, 8.15 - 9.30am

• Wear a mask

• Social distancing

• 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.

Mothers Day promotion
Thanks to Linda Waddington-Miller for setting up the Mothers Day fundraiser and everyone who used the special code to order products from Salt and Oil.

End of term ice block sale

Many thanks to Anjana Rele and helpers Mel Woollard, Jane Cunningham, Chantal Brunner and Kelsey Moleu for running the ice block sale on the last day of term - something many kids look forward to.

Chairperson Aimee Chikunda

Deputy Chairperson Pam Clifford

Secretary Jane Cunningham

Treasurer Linda Waddington-Miller / Diem Vo

Class Coordinator Leader Chantal Brunner

PTA Advisor Scott Optican

Full team listed here

Email menpspta@gmail.com | PTA website

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Mike Robson from Ray White Damerell Group 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