Pāpāmoa Primary

Kia Ora Whānau

The last couple of weeks have been busy here at school for both tamariki and staff.

We were excited to host the first of our Principal Awards Assemblies for the Tūhua team and recognise those tamariki, who in the eyes of their teachers have displayed the values of Care-Manaakitanga, Commitment - Kia Manawanui, Courage-Kia Maia and being Connected-Whanaungatanga. It was really nice to celebrate the assembly alongside Whānau too.

We were proud that 52 Mōtītī tamariki that represented our school at the Amazing Race event at Te Puna Quarry last Friday. A big thanks to the parents that supported this event with transport and to Whaea Hannah and Whaea Erin for their support too.

This week we have been fortunate to have our expert partners from writers tool box in school working with and alongside our staff on their writing professional learning and development. It has been an awesome couple of days with a number of our teachers being recognised for their proficiency in the teaching of their writing. This is not only positive for our teachers but for your children who are being taught by quality practitioners. We will look forward to sharing more about our writing process and your childrens progress in writing in our mid year reports.

Possible Teacher Industrial Action

I would like to inform you that teachers across the country have rejected their third offer from the Government. This will likely lead to further industrial action. While there are no dates or specifics around this at the moment, I like to keep you informed as a community of what is on the horizon . Once we know more we will let you know asap.

Cross Country This Friday

The weather is looking a little average for Friday. We will make a call on if we proceed with the event as early as we see fit. We will post this on Facebook, Seesaw and send out a very brief email. Please keep an eye on these platforms for information.

Ngā mihi

Matt

I would like to thank the 67 people who responded to our uniform survey over the last couple of weeks. This feedback has been really valuable for the uniform committee that includes, staff, board members and also members of our parent community.

Please see below the summary of your combined responses.

Kia Ora e te Whānau

Below is the outline of our 2023 School Cross Country.

Date

Friday 19th May - Gordon Spratt Reserve

(Postponement Day Tuesday 23rd May)

Key Times

10:00am Early Morning Tea (bell will ring at 10.25am)

10:30am Students will walk to Gordon Spratt

10:55am Race Briefing

Running order

11:10am Year 0/1 girls (Karewa + Te Manawanui)

11:15am Year 0/1 boys (Karewa + Te Manawanui)

11:20am Year 2 girls (Matakana + Te Manawanui)

11:25am Year 2 Boys (Matakana + Te Manawanu

11:30am Year 3 girls (Tuhua + Te Manawanui )

11:35am Year 3 boys (Tuhua + Te Manawanui )

11:40am Year 4 girls (Tuhua + Te Manawanui)

11:45am Year 4 boys (Tuhua + Te Manawanui)

11:50am Year 5 girls (Motiti + Te Manawanui)

11:55am Year 5 boys (Motiti + Te Manawanui)

12:00pm Year 6 girls (Motiti + Te Manawanui)

12:05pm Year 6 boys (Motiti + Te Manawanui)

Please note, Mr S will be sticking to these start times so you are able to plan your morning.

12:25pm Course closure

12:30pm Depart for School

While we know you as parents want to congratulate your child for finishing the Cross Country as you are so proud of them, we ask that you PLEASE DO NOT GO INTO THE FINISH CHUTE. Please wait for your children to exit that area.

This will ensure that we get all of the details correct, especially for the all important Pou Points!

As Friday is a Pou Shirt day normally, tamariki will be already in their Pou shirts for racing.

However, if the cross country is postponed on Friday to Tuesday the following week, Tamariki will wear their Pou Shirts on Tuesday for the Cross Country.

This term in Kiwican the theme is Integrity/Pono. The tamariki have been learning that this means doing the right thing even when no one is watching. During the past three weeks we have been focussing on the topic of Honesty/Whakapono and the importance of telling the truth even when it is not always the easiest option. We have had lots of fun with new energiser games and activities to help us learn about this.

https://www.papamoa.school.nz/news_and_events

On the front page of our school website is the link to our school events calendar. Click here to see all of the term events that parents need to know about.

The calendar has been updated with our Term 2 Events.

SAVE THE DATE
Tauranga Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge
I have pre booked 60 entries for Papamoa Primary students. More details on how to sign up through school will come in the following weeks. Please do not book directly.

Friday 21st July
$35 per child

https://eventpromotions.co.nz/junior-tough-guy-and-gal-challenge/

Seesaw will be out main form of communication this year to you as parents. All parents should have received a seesaw message from the classroom teacher by now. Please check the following...

1. Are you connected with your child's seesaw?

2. Is your App still logged in? (it may have automatically logged out if you have not used since last year)

3. Have you updated the app to the latest version.

Having issues? Please make contact directly with your classroom teacher.

This year we will welcome Coast Kids who will provide before and after school care onsite at school. Up until this year our tamariki have had to be picked up and taken to before and after school care.

Coast kids will be set up in Rooms 1 & 2 and provide the full care onsite, using our school facilities for your children to enjoy.

Please contact them directly if you have any questions.

We are very excited to let you know that along with ordering lunches, purchasing stationery, and supporting fundraisers and events, you will now be able to view your personalised family account on Kindo.

First time users can easily create an account using the same email address that the school has on file for you.

Existing users can log in as usual and click on the Fees and Donations icon. You may need to link to your student first to see your personalised account.

If you need any assistance, contact the Kindo helpdesk!

They are available Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm.

Freephone: 0508 454 636 Email: hello@mykindo.co.nz

Term 1 01 Feb – 05 Apr

• Thursday April 6 Teacher Only Day
• Monday 24th April Teacher Only Day

Term 2 25 Apr – 30 Jun

Term 3 17 Jul – 22 Sep

Term 4 9 Oct – 14 Dec

School Starts 8:40am

Morning Interval 10:30am - 11:00am

Lunch 12:40pm - 1.30pm

School Finishes 2:35pm Karewa and Matakana 2:40pm Tuhua and Motiti

Phone: 542 3261 (absentee message service)

or

Email: papamoaprimary@papamoa.school.nz

or

Website: http://www.papamoa.school.nz/report_an_absentee

Please include your child’s name, room and reason for absence.

If your child arrives at school after 8.40am they are late. Please ensure they sign in at the office before going to class. Thank you.

As part of our School-Links communication system, an automated text message will go out to all unexplained absences. This number is a reply once only.

You can order (or cancel) any time before 8.30am (Yum Yum Lunch) or 9am (Pita Pit) on the day or schedule in advance.

Lunch will be delivered to the school in time for lunch.

Get started now… Click here or go to www.mykindo.co.nz and click ‘create account’.

Help? Visit support.mykindo.co.nz or tel. 0800 EZLUNCH (0800 395 8624) week days 8am-4pm.

BAY OF PLENTY DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD MOBILE DENTAL TEAM HAS MOVED TO:

Te Manawa O Papamoa School, 72 Te Okuroa Drive, Papamoa

The mobile dental unit will be situated at the school for Terms 1 & Terms 2 2023

FOR EMERGENCIES PLEASE TEXT OR CALL US ON

027 303 5416 or 0800 TALK TEETH (0800 825 583)

In the event of an emergency, sickness or injury we need to be able to contact someone who can collect your child.

Office staff will only administer medicines to students once a form has been completed and signed by a parent or caregiver.

Would you like to know more about our School Policies and Procedures?

We invite you to visit the site at https://papamoa.schooldocs.co.nz
(note that there's no "www.").

Our username is "papamoa" and password "3118".

07 542 3261

Email: admin@papamoa.school.nz
Website: www.papamoa.school.nz
Location: 312 Dickson Road Pāpāmoa
Phone: 07 542 0865
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PapamoaPrimarySchool/