Ngaere School Newsletter
Living & Learning with RESPECT
Wednesday 21 March
A new look newsletter
We will be trialling a new format for our weekly newsletter that hopefully will make it so much easier to access on your phones! There will be no photos; instead these will be posted on our facebook page. Paper copies will still be available on request.
To keep our school community up to date regarding the learning of both the staff and the students at Ngaere School we have created a Principal's blog. We will keep this updated with posts which will give you a bit of an insight into what happens 'behind the scenes' here at school.
Enviro Group
Our Enviro team had a great day yesterday working alongside other like minded students from around Taranaki at Lake Rotokare. They all had a great time and enjoyed the chance to try new things. The group will record the Enviro journey and share photos through facebook and on our website. Thank you to Miss Hey and to the parents who helped with transport.
EPro 8
Two teams will be competing alongside other schools in the area at the EPro 8 challenge in Stratford on 5 April for Yr 7 & 8, 5.00pm and 6 April for Yr 5 & 6, 9.30am. The EPro8 Challenge is a competition, an engineering and problem solving race. Our teams will be chosen based on proven ability to work together.
Helpers
Thank you to Alister and his team of helpers who cut back the trees on our road frontage today. Thank you also to everyone who has helped with the potato digs to date, especially Paul for tractor work.
Easter Break
Next Friday it is Good Friday - the first day of a long weekend! For the last few years Easter break for schools has part of our end of term holiday break. This year it is 'stand alone' and includes Mondayand Tuesday with school resuming on Wednesday 4th April. Last day of term is 13th April.
Swimming Pool
The pool will be closed from Friday. Please return all keys to the office asap for your refund. The lock will be changed before next swimming season.
Winter Sports
Netball and Basketball teams are being finalised. If you are interested in helping with coaching or umpiring/refereeing in either of these codes please see Miss Whittaker. For hockey, see Miss Hey. Individual player costs will be advised shortly.
Athletic Sports
Athletic Sports will be on Monday 9th April at Toko School. All children will travel by bus. more details in next week's newsletter.
Uniform Survey
The Board are considering a change of school uniform in the near future. Before we go ahead we would like your opinion. Please complete open this link and answer the short survey question.
PTA Gala
Thank you to those who have returned forms indicating their availability to help at the Gala on Friday evening. It is shaping up to be a very successful fundraiser for the school. There will be pony rides, photo opportunities with Minnie and Mickey Mouse, balloons, cakes, hot meat rolls, sausages, smoothies, craft stalls, kids games, raffles....and more! Come along and enjoy the fun!
Baking may be dropped off at school on Friday before 4pm please.
Chocolate Fundraiser
We still have chocolate for sale! If you can help by taking a box please see Jenny in the office. Thank you to those who have already sold their boxes.
Ngaere School
Email: office@ngaere.school.nz
Website: ngaere.school.nz
Location: 4355 Mountain Rd, Ngaere, New Zealand
Phone: 06 7648643
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NgaereSchool/