TE PĀNUI O TE KURA O PUKETAPU

A message from our acting principal

Kia ora koutou,

As Acting Principal for two weeks now, I continue to be very grateful and proud of Te Kura o Puketapu and its people, (our tamariki, our whānau, our parents and caregivers, our community, our staff, the Home and School group and the Board of Trustees BOT).

Our tamariki are taonga (treasures) and are at the center of all we do.

We appreciate how our whānau, parents and caregivers continue show Kia Manawanui as 2022 continues to present its challenges .

Puketapu School is well supported by an active Home and School Group and a strong and dedicated BOT - thank you for your time, energy and brilliant ideas.

Our team (including the Home & School and BOT) consistently live our values as kaiako, colleagues, rangatira (leaders) and members of our school community.

With the disruption of COVID, our team often volunteer and step into different roles, are agile in changing plans, are creative, adaptive and committed to the wellbeing of our tamariki and still having great learning experiences.

Thank you Paula and Kerie in the office and our team of Learning Assistants who support everyone with aroha and understanding. Also to Ray for making sure everything behind the scenes is still ticking along.

A special recognition to Anya, our 24/7 youth worker.

An extra thank you too to our 'Ka Ora Ka Ako - Healthy Lunches in School' team, Teresa, Charlotte and Sharron - our main team and to Naomi Wilson, Sarah Stainthorpe and Judy Armstrong who are willing to help make sure our tamariki are well fed.

Noho ora mai, stay well, look after yourself.

Whaea Corinne (Miss Sattler)

Week 8 COVID update

Here is our Week 8 COVID Update for our kura:

This week we have welcomed back some of our students and teachers. Our teams continue to work collaboratively with caring for the wellbeing and learning of our tamariki.

Many of you will have seen this weeks announcements regarding some changes to the traffic light system (from 11.59pm Friday 25th March).

These are the most obvious changes in our school setting:

Scanning in using the COVID QR code is no longer needed (but visitors still need to sign in at the office in the usual manner)

Masks are not required to be worn outdoors at drop off/pick up times (however parents are still welcome to do so if they wish)

If your child tests positive, please let us know by sending a text message or calling and leaving a voicemail on 027 755 0973.

While your household is well, and your child is well - PLEASE send them to school. This is important for their social connection and learning.

If any families require any additional support or have queries, then please know that we are here to help.

sports

All information for miniball, basketball, netball and hockey has gone home on Hero. If you are having trouble accessing Hero please call the office on 755 0973 for support. Please check that your email address and mobile phone number is correct to ensure you are receive all the information.

There are still some spaces available in teams:

Netball Year 3/4 x1

Miniball Year 3/4 x 1

Basketball Year 5/6 x4

Please let me know if your child would like to play ksowman@puketapu.school.nz

NETBALL

All players must be registered using this link

https://www.sporty.co.nz/puketapunp/Netball-Registration

BELL BLOCK UNITED GIRLS ONLY FOOTBALL

Bell Block United Junior Football Club have registrations open for the upcoming 2022 football season, for ages 4 to 12 years.

With the Women's FIFA World Cup being played in New Zealand and Australia in 2023 it is a great time to get our tamariki interested in the "beautiful game". Girls Only Football is provided for First Kicks (4-6) and Fun Football (7&8) ages and Bell Block United is looking for more players to join our Girls Only teams.

To register your child for the 2022 season please follow this link:

https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/194648

Any questions please contact us on Bellblockunited@gmail.com or message on our Facebook page.

Home and school

SPRING BULBS

Help us grow by beautifying your garden.

Bulbs are easy to plant, fun to grow and will reward you with gorgeous flowers year after year.

We have some great choices here, why not try them all! Bulbs are from New Zealand and Holland’s best growers and our prices are less than normal retail and our school earns a commission on all sales. A planting guide will be enclosed with each order.

To order, pick up a form from the school office (or give us a call or email and we can send one home with your child). Orders need to be in before the end of March and bulbs will be delivered in mid-late April.

Free webinars for parents - Supporting Anxious Children

Free webinars for parents and those working with children

Does your child experience anxiety?
How well does your child navigate change?

MHERC are offering two free webinars that will help parents learn how to support their child's wellbeing when facing change or experiencing anxiety. These webinars will also benefit teachers and anyone working with children.

Join Catherine Gallagher, a Registered Clinical Psychologist and experienced facilitator to learn essential skills to help the young people in your life.

SUPPORTING ANXIOUS CHILDREN

This workshop aims to provide a basic understanding of anxiety and how it particularly relates to children.

Learn different strategies and skills to help your child manage anxiety and stress, and help them build resilience
Understand how anxiety works in the body and mind
Feel more confident to manage anxiety in your child
Understand resilience and how to build in your children
Learn parenting strategies and skills to support children

Thursday 31 March, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE

REGISTER HERE

https://mherc.arlo.co/register?sgid=a98e19e1395d4da4821a75095c7d926f

SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AROUND CHANGE

This workshop will explore ways of supporting young people through change, while helping to build on their skills to traverse future change more independently.

Understand the changes that children and young people may face
Understand what makes certain changes more difficult for some people, especially in the context of modern life
Learn strategies to support children and young people through change
Explore the important role adults play in supporting and managing change

Tuesday 5 April, 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
Cost: FREE

REGISTER HERE

https://mherc.arlo.co/register?sgid=ac92be39b0f0472e886a57b542843413