MENPS News

Today turned out to be an excellent day for Y1-3 Cross-country. I'm sure everyone who was able to come along would have enjoyed seeing the children smiling right from the start all the way to the finish line!

We clearly have many future athletics stars in the making, but - just as importantly - all the children were able to give it their best shot. Thanks to the teachers and our Sports Coordinator, Karen, for helping prepare the children to rise to the challenge with such positive attitudes.

I'd also like to give a particular 'shout out' to the outstanding Y6 students who ran alongside and encouraged our fledgling athletes. We're really proud of them and the level of patience, care and support they showed, all of which exemplifies the MENPS Touchstones.

Next week, you should receive your child's mid-year report, which will give you an update on how they are progressing towards the end of year level indicators.

As always, it's important to appreciate that learning at this age is not a 'race'. Developmentally, children naturally progress at differing rates, finding their level in their own way over time. The key thing to focus on is effort and progress, which give the best sense of how your child is doing so far this year.

We look forward to seeing families at the Parent Conferences - on this occasion with the students directly involved in sharing aspects of their learning. If you have anything confidential to discuss without your child or others present, please let your child's teacher know in advance, and they will be happy to arrange an opportunity for this with you at a mutually convenient time.

Face-masks are requested for the conferences (even for those who may dispute the science, we ask for this as a courtesy to others and to our staff while we remain at Orange setting). Please also be aware that if a parent does not wear one in the conference, the most likely explanation is that will have notified us of a valid exemption (typically for medical reasons).

We look forward to catching up with you in the final week of Term!

Mānawatia a Matariki!

Alan Jackson

Principal

Mon, 4 July: Term 2 Reports emailed home

Tues, 5 July: PTA Meeting 7pm (online Google Meet)

Wed, 6 July: Parent Conferences 3.15-4.00pm

Thurs, 7 July: Parent Conferences 1.30-6.00pm (early pick-up - 1pm)

Fri, 8 July: Term 2 Ends - 3pm

This is going to be a great night, at a great venue – and with an awesome entertainment crew of dads including Quiz Headmaster Ben and Disco DJ Nick.

Tickets are selling fast - only 8 tables remain so get your table or single tickets today.

More details will be available on the PTA website here over coming weeks.

Where: School Hall
When: Friday 1 July - 8.15 - 9.30am

• Wear a mask
• Social distancing apply
• Cash is appreciated, but bank transfers are possible too

Donations needed
Uniforms can be dropped off at the school office by individuals during school hours - adults must wear a mask and only remain onsite for the drop off to the office.

We have a shortage of shorts and skorts size 6, 10 and up - so please review your children(s) wardrobe as we head into winter to see if there is anything ready to donate. It is always greatly appreciated!

Fun at the Fair

There are preparations underway for the fair, we need help with a few key roles - this is to help with stalls on the day and in the lead up to the November event.

We are still looking for help – without you we can’t do it!

It’s not as scary as it sounds – you will have a lot of support, you might make new friends and you will have fun!

• We will help you to co-ordinate
• We will assist with questions
• We will be there to get you set up on the day
  

Our Fair is our pride (big community event) we love the ‘family feel’ on the day.

We need coordinators for the following stalls:

• Lucky and Lollies Jars
• Face Painting
  
• Dunking Machine
• Farm Stall

Please email us at menpspta@gmail.com for more information.

The next meeting is next week - 7pm on Tuesday, July 5 - held online via Google Meets.

We will be discussing fundraising/upcoming events, the full agenda for the meeting is available here.

PTA meetings are a great way to hear what the PTA are doing or ask questions. We are running some meetings online to make it easier for parents/caregivers to attend. Please RSVP your interest to attend to menpspta@gmail.com.

Chairperson Aimee Chikunda

Deputy Chairperson Pam Clifford

Secretary Jane Cunningham

Treasurer Diem Vo

Class Coordinator Leader Chantal Brunner

PTA Advisor Scott Optican

Full team listed here

Email menpspta@gmail.com | PTA website

Follow us on Facebook and keep up to date with the PTA on Mount Eden Normal Primary School PTA page.

Support our school by eating a delicious Roast at The Bridgman.

Seems too easy but $10 of every kids meal goes directly to our school funds. All you need to do is book your table and put MENPS into the ‘requests’ box and they will donate the profits of your kids meals back to the school.

Easy right?
Just book here - The Bridgman | Corner of Dominion & Valley Roads | Carefully curated food, drinks & cocktails.

Mike Robson from Ray White Damerell Group is a leading agent in Mt Eden and surrounding areas . In 2021 Team Mike Robson became the Principal Sponsor of MENPS, supporting the school in its fundraising activities including the annual Food & Fun Fair.

Are you thinking about buying or selling?
As part of their sponsorship of MENPS, Team Mike Robson donates $1,000 back to the school for any property sold within the school zone for MENPS families. Feel free to call Mike (021484288) any time you’ve got a real estate query - he’s always happy to have a chat and answer your questions.

Find out more about Team Mike Robson and why they love living and working in Mt Eden.
Website - www.mikerobson.co.nz