Pāpāmoa Primary
Growing Successful Learners - Whakatipu Mātauranga
Matt's Message
Kia Ora Whānau
It always surprises me when I get the reminder that it is newsletter day, it means another fortnight has gone with a blink of an eye. Today is the first time I have had to stop and actually count how many days are left in the school year... 26 to be precise. This is not a count down by any stretch of the imagination, more a marker of how much we have to fit into these last days of 2022.
We have had a busy couple of weeks across the school with a number of events and trips happening, from sports through to beach ed it's been pretty action packed. Thank you to those parents who have given up their days to support our classes at beach ed, without your support this important learning opportunity could not happen.
It has also been great to have parents and whānau in school for our team assemblies on Friday mornings. It's really nice to be engaging with families and sharing success of our tamariki across the school.
We are certainly looking forward to the next few weeks of learning and opportunities around the school for your tamariki.
I look forward to seeing you all over this time.
Ngā mihi
Matt
Upcoming Events
Calendar Art - Repeat Orders
Our Calendar Art has arrived so we will get this out to you as soon as we can. We have re-opened orders for one week only so if you missed out or would like to order more then don't delay!
Calendar Art orders can be placed on our school shop and all proceeds will go towards our new junior playground and basket swings for our tamariki.
Orders close on Wednesday 16th November.
Frozen Friday
Kiwi Crushie Iceblocks are available for purchase on our school shop and will be delivered to your child's classroom at lunchtime on Friday. Order cut-off time is 9am each Friday.
Christmas Cookies
Orders are due by Thursday 17th November and can be placed through our school shop
KINDO - Personalised accounts now live!
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
Sponsorship Opportunities
USEFUL INFORMATION FOR WHĀNAU
Please complete this form if your child tests positive for COVID 19.
TERM DATES 2022
Term 1 08 Feb – 13 Apr
Term 2 02 May – 8 Jul
Term 3 25 Jul – 30 Sep
Term 4 17 Oct – 15 Dec
SCHOOL BELL TIMES
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
ABSENTEE INFORMATION
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.
LUNCH ORDERS
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.
CHANGE OF DETAILS
In the event of an emergency, sickness or injury we need to be able to contact someone who can collect your child.
MEDICATIONS
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".
Contact Details
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/