MENPS News
Te Whare Akoranga o Maungawhau, July 27, 2023
From The Principal
Kia ora koutou
I'd like to congratulate the MENPS Chess players, who competed in the regionals earlier this week, winning 1st place and progressing to the national finals!
This is a superb achievement in what is always a tough tournament, and we will be wishing them all the best of luck for the next round!
On a slightly more sombre note, I'd like to ask for your support reminding children who walk, bike or scooter to/from school about road safety, as we have noted a few examples of unsafe road crossing recently.
It would be much appreciated if you could make time to talk to your child about the route they should take, and reinforce that crossings must always be used, even if it lengthens the route slightly.
You can also support us when you are around school (whether with or without your child) at drop-off and pick-up times by using the crossing yourself so that we can collectively model safe, responsible road behaviours as adults.
When children see adults crossing at the junction of Valley and Sherbourne (or dashing across the road through traffic at pick-up time), it can be far too tempting for them to do the same.
Finally, a reminder that children should also never be instructed to wait on the school site unsupervised for a late pick-up (after 3.15pm), as using the playgrounds without adult supervision after hours is also unsafe, and against our Policy.
After-school care is always available when needed to ensure that all children are present, accounted for and in safe hands.
Thank you for helping us put safety first for all our tamariki!
Ka kite anõ i a koutou
Alan Jackson
Principal
Events & Reminders
Friday 28th July: Senior Assembly (Hall, 10am)
Monday 31st July - Thursday 3rd Aug: Bike Skills Programme (Yr 5 + Rms 4 &18)
Tuesday 1st Aug: Kowhai Intermediate Open Morning (9:30am - 12:00pm)
Trees For Survival Planting Day
"Unlock your child's potential with our After School Adventures! Watch them thrive as they explore, develop their skills and discover what they really can achieve. Visit, www.skids.co.nz/menps to find out more!"
Save the Date! 2 September 2023 - Casino Night
This September MENPS PTA presents a fun filled Casino Night, so Save the Date today! 2nd Sept 2023 at Mt Eden Village Community Hall. Tickets available soon.
Can you help? If you can assist with sponsorship, donations of items/services that can be auctioned on the night or are able to volunteer your time to assist in the running of this event, please let us know! See HERE for ways in which you can help or email menpspta@gmail.com.
Kids Art fundraiser - Orders open now
Information sheets are being 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 2024 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
- $18 Calendars
- $16 Cards
- $19 Diaries
- $17 Mouse Mats
- $16 Sketch Pads
To view your child's picture and order products:
- Go to www.kidsartworks.com
- In the Entrance Code field type in the code on the form sent home with your child this week
or
use the Entrance Code: KZ928 if you have lost the form. - Follow the further instructions on the screen to order.
Enter your child's room & name when prompted. - Payment can be made via the website using a credit card or directly from your bank account
Order online by 9am, Thursday 24th August
Years 5 & 6 MOVIE EVENT - Tickets on sale now!
Sunday 20 August 2023 - 2pm - Capitol Cinema
Spider Man: Across the Spider-Verse
See HERE for details.
Tickets & combos now available on Kindo - follow this LINK.
Yummy Apples Sticker Collections - Keep Collecting!!
MENPS has now collected over 4500 stickers!
Last year MENPS collected 12 367 stickers. Can we collect more Yummy stickers than last year?
Please bring in your sticker collection sheets to the office when they are completed and please take another blank sheet from the box. Keep collecting MENPS!
MENPS Fair 2024 - CAN YOU HELP??
The MENPS Food & Fun Fair is set to return on Sunday 17 March 2024 - but we can only run this with help from our community. See HERE for roles that we need to fill!
Please let us know if you can help - whether you have done it before OR you would like to get involved for the first time, we would love to hear from you. Please email: menpspta@gmail.com now to register your interest!
Many thanks to those that attended the PTA meeting this week
The minutes are available here.
We covered a lot of updates on the various fundraising activities and events completed and planned for 2023. Upcoming events include Kids Artwork, Casino and Movie fundraisers and the Halloween Disco. We also reviewed the finances for term 2 and the sponsorship opportunities ahead.
PTA - Supporting our school through fundraising & fun events
Co-Chairpersons Pam Clifford & Rosemary Li
Secretary Chelsea Chen
Treasurer Linda Waddington-Miller & Paula Tran
Class Coordinator Leader Chantal Brunner
Advisor/Coordinator Melanie Woollard
Sponsorships Rayni Chung
Communications Sarah Eason
PTA Advisor Scott Optican
School Representative Hilary Edwards
Full team of amazing parents/caregivers listed here
Email menpspta@gmail.com | Refer to the PTA website for information on the various fundraising and community activities.