TE PĀNUI O TE KURA O PUKETAPU
Week 5, Term 4 - Friday 18 November 2022
Kia Manawanui - Have a Heart
Kia Māia - Be Courageous
Kia Kaha - Do Your Best
Kia Ora - Be Well
from our principal
Mr Smith was the Principal at Puketapu for 17 years, he has a great love for this kura, the tamariki, adults and community.
In these pictures he is seen with Miss Sharrock, who was first employed by Mr Smith, and with Teone who’s Mum and Dad were both students at Puketapu School when Mr Smith was Principal. Whaea Laurie and Whaea Cara were also students during this time and Whaea Corinne (Miss Sattler) also fell in love with Puketapu and it’s people after being invited to join the Puketapu team by Mr Smith.
Mr Quince, Mrs Lane (Jay) and Mrs Oldfield (Michele) also have strong ties and happy memories from this time.
Mr Smith just ‘loved our school and the lovely vibe’ it has - we agree - Puketapu is a tino pai place to be.
As the 2023 year rapidly comes to a close, we congratulate Mr Ngatai Walker on completing his studies at Te Wānanga o Raukawa and while he is working quietly behind the scenes on organisation for next year we really look forward to having him back with us here in week 8.
Meanwhile, have a thoroughly enjoyable weekend. We wish Kōwhai lots of learning fun on camp and EOTC and remainder of our kura a healthy, happy week 6.
somadd
What is SOMADD?
SOMADD stands for School of Music, Art, Dance & Drama. It is our kaupapa for Term 4 which ends with a wonderful celebration evening to share our learning
This year we are celebrating our new School Value- Kia Ora, Be Well and how we would like to show Kia Ora this summer in our community.
Please come and join us to help celebrate the end of the school year.
school values
“If a child doesn’t know how to read, we teach.
If a child doesn’t know how to swim, we teach.
If a child doesn’t know how to multiply, we teach.
If a child doesn’t know how to drive, we teach.
If a child doesn’t know how to behave, we..... teach?..... punish?
Why can’t we finish the last sentence as automatically as we do the others?”
~ Herner, 1998
The below students have been superstars this week!
Kei whea mai - Preston Cooper, Rubeelee Jeffrey, Tiaki Leaf, Kingston Benton and Sophie Engels
Duffy Awards are given out for tamariki "Caught Being Good" at any number of things. Recipients get to choose a book to keep. There were lots of happy readers taking books home this week!
This week has been a big week of Duffy awards - we missed lots of photos but managed to snap the below tamariki.
Te kino kē hoki- Roam Harvey-Smith, Izzy Mcmahon, Damion Paora, Brianna O'Keeffe-Wano, Jahlia Manukonga-Te Uira & Honor Wilson
Design tech
We have been super lucky to have some amazing experts come into our school and teach this term for our Kauri electives.
The Taranaki Airs Basketball team has provided us a coach for the basketball elective.
We have an amazing dance teacher called Jon, who is a year 13 at NPBHS.
And we have Damon come in and coach Touch Rugby.
What a great way to spend a sunny Wednesday afternoon.
KA ORA, KA AKO-Healthy LUNCHES IN SCHOOL
On the menu for next week...
Monday: Wholemeal pizza, fruit & mini muffins
Tuesday: Hotdogs! with fruit & crackers
Wednesday: Butter chicken with rice, bliss balls and fruit
Thursday: Club sandwiches with fruit and popcorn
Friday: Meatball subs with salad and fruit
Our Rimu tamariki were treated to a fruit smoothie this week! Safe to say they LOVED IT!
Gardener Wanted!
Now that the majority of the agapanthus have been removed we now need some creativity to replace them with something else!
If you know someone who might be interested, please contact Paula in the school office.
home & school
The Team at the Four Saucemen have offered Puketapu Home and School a delicious fundraiser just before Christmas.
These rubs will elevate your Home Cooking or Barbecue cooking to the next level. This New Zealand company is all about family and supporting local. With several award-winning rubs on the market, they have offered the school the following selection. The team at Smok’n Comrades use a lot of these rubs & sauces on a regular basis and has become a staple in a lot of people’s cupboards around New Zealand.
Order online via this link https://forms.gle/bj1eVj83t8CKmoBK8
Bell Block Community Christmas parade will be held on Saturday 3rd December at 3pm
Home and School has registered to participate and have a Christmas sleigh that the kids can scooter beside or behind. We will need some adult helpers to walk beside the float too. If your child is keen to join us, they will need a Puketapu sport Tshirt, a Christmas hat and their scooter. Email homeandschool@puketapu.school.nz or let the office know if you can help or if your child is keen to join us.
Keep those goodies coming! Our SOMADD raffles are legendary and we want this year to be the best yet!
A great day for a game of cricket
Book Club
There are some great titles, perfect for Christmas presents or summer holiday reading.
Make sure your orders are in by Thursday 24 November.
the flower cart comes to rimu
Thank you Kelly and Jade, you made a special day for our Rimu tamariki.
Creative Writing - What's in a picture?
I AM
I am brave and strong.
I wonder if I will ever go to the olympics.
I want a fun, safe life that I can live in freely with no worries,
I am brave and strong.
I pretend to be brave when times are tough and scary.
I feel loved and safe when I am around my family.
I am brave and strong.
I understand that life is not easy and won't just give you what you want, you have to work for it.
I try to be kind to other people and try my best in everything.
I hope that I will succeed in life and try to be the best I can be.
I am brave and strong.
By Ella Rauputu.
I AM
I am strong and brave
I wonder if I'll get killed
I hear kids screaming and running from gunshots
I see scared young, homeless kids trying to stay alive
I want this war to end
I am strong and brave
I pretend that everything is going to be ok
I feel extremely worried for all those kids without a family & my own
I touch my gun, getting ready to protect my younger siblings
I worry that one day soon I will get killed
I cry at night with all the other scared children
I am strong and brave
I understand that most children don't feel like this
I say “we will get through this”
I dream for my siblings and I to be safe someday
I try and protect the kids & elders
I hope to have a meal in peace
I am strong and brave
By Deja Tohu
this week at school
The wheels on the bus go round and round - our Rimu tamariki were all so excited boarding their bus to Pukekura Park & Brooklands Zoo on Tuesday.
Zoo animals, playgrounds, train rides, rolling down hills, kai time - Rimu showed all our school values while on their school trip on Tuesday. A BIG THANK YOU to all the parent helpers.
Rico Rauputu & Tamarau Ahu showing our school values this morning and getting ahead for the day by starting their mahi early.
good seed trust feedback form
Kia ora school whānau,
Good Seed Trust is connected with Anya Pochings role here at our Kura. They are currently seeking feedback around Bell Block Community. If you can please take two minutes to click on & complete the below link.
https://forms.office.com/r/yAsAATmE9X
You go in the draw to win a voucher/appliance.
from home
If you have anything you would like to share or celebrate from home please email it to ksmith@puketapu.school.nz
Birthdays
- Skyla Rose Pratt
- Rihari Hotene
- Ethan Blandford-Noble
- Keaton Feather-Smith
- Iniyah Zandbergen
- Georgia-Lee Scrimgeour
- Cooper Kerr
- Keisha Lowry
- Sapphire Kuchler
Upcoming dates
Please check the Hero App for more dates specific to your child's class.
Tuesday 22 November
- Year 6 Camp, Year 5 & 4 Activity Week starts
Friday 2 December
- Tough Kid Challenge, Hawera (Year 5-8)
(Get your permission slips in asap please)
Wednesday 7 December
- Meet the Teacher for 2023
Thursday 8 December
- Board of Trustees Meeting 5.30pm
Friday 9 December
- SOMADD Community Event
Wednesday 14 December
- Final Student Showcase (Whānau invited) 10am Northpoint
Thursday 15 December
- Last Day for 2022 - School finishes at 12pm
Community notices
recharge
Children's Eczema Study
charity walk / run
Golf fluro fun day
When: Thursday 1st December
Where: Manukorihi Golf Club
Why: Social/Participation event
Time: 10am - 12 noon
Cost: $5 per player
Ages: Years 4 - 8
Each team will need a couple of golf clubs (a putter and iron), golf balls, tees and an adult with them for safety. At a stretch one adult for two teams would be ok. We will have limited clubs available please let me know if you need any.
Once everyone has arrived we will do an event briefing and then set everyone off at various starting holes. We will have a couple of games set up from 9.15am for students to play while everyone is arriving. The format is Rotate Golf: One ball per team, one score per team. Team players get a number from 1-4, this determines when it’s their turn, one will start, then two will hit from where one finishes and so on.
Here is the link to register your teams: https://forms.gle/TcEVox5gZgLzqKXF9
You can find the poster here to share on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futurestaranaki
The purpose of the day is to get young people out on the golf course having a fun time and smashing a few good shots!
the lemon club
Click here to book your childs space at The Lemon Club https://enrolmy.com/the-lemon-club/book-now/9-Before-and-After-school-care-at-Puketapu-School-Term-3-2022-
Puketapu School
Email: office@puketapu.school.nz
Website: www.puketapu.school.nz
Location: Dillon Drive, Bell Block, New Plymouth, New Zealand
Phone: 06 755 0973