TE PĀNUI O TE KURA O PUKETAPU
Week 5, Term 3 - Thursday 25 August 2022
Kia Manawanui - Have a Heart
Kia Māia - Be Courageous
Kia Kaha - Do Your Best
Kia Ora - Be Well
a Cross Country run down
By Kayden Lucinsky, Hamu Adams and Ari Marlow
Walking into school was so cool in the morning. There was a good vibe. It had happy feelings, it was colourful like a rainbow and everyone was really excited.
After the bell went in the morning we got put into our whānau groups. In our whānau groups are our family members. Hamu says "I have Mrs Perry in my whānau group", which he is really happy about. We practiced chants and felt competitive. Then we went outside of the new Kauri classrooms and lined up in age groups.
You had to wait in your age group when it was your turn to race. When it was your turn to race you got taken up to the starting line. Mr Quince told us lots of funny 'Dad' jokes and it helped us not feel so nervous.
While we were waiting to race and after our races we were standing on the side, their was singing, cheering and happy clapping.
Best part of the day
Hamu: Dad being there to watch
Ari: Seeing all the smiles on peoples faces
Kayden: Family there cheering us on
Whaea Corinne: Smile happy tamariki and the first time our community were able to come together for a school event for some time. Loved seeing you all.
Well done to all the Cross Country winners and well done to everyone that gave it a go.
Thank you Mr Quince and Mr Lewis for helping set it up in the morning. Thank you to the supporters. Thank you to the participants. Thank you to the teachers. Thank you to the whānau and thank you to the people that volunteered from our community.
"KEEP RUNNING"
whĀnau groups
Our winning whānau group was Kakapo.
1st: Kakapo
2nd: Piwakawaka
3rd: Kiwi
4th: Tui
KAKAPO, KAKAPO, KAKAPO, KAKAPO
Mean green, winning team
Our team is - red hot
Our team is - red hot
Our team is - red hot
Our team is - r-e-d-h-o-t
PIWAKAWAKA yeah!
We are, we are KIWI
We are, we are KIWI
We will, we will
Knock you down
Shake you up
Like a volcano
Ready to erupt
We are KIWI
Here to stay
We will beat you
Night or day
We are TUI
Mighty Mighty TUI
If you cant hear us we will shout a little louder
IF YOU CANT HEAR US WE WILL SHOUT A LITTLE LOUDER
School values at cross country
Smiles, Sunshine & School Values at Cross Country.
Check out below how each of our school values were shown during Tuesday's Cross Country.
Tamariki cheering each other on, high fives all around, teachers/staff working together with tamariki, smiles, seniors helping juniors and supporting each other across the line.
Everyone dressing up and getting out of their comfort zone, running a new track or for the first time showing courage and being brave.
Running, jogging, walking or strolling, everyone tried their best.
Getting outside and enjoying the sunshine, exercising, smiling and laughing is good for the soul, teachers grabbing a sneaky coffee from Gather in the morning.
Cross Country Results
5 years Girls
1st: Sarah Jenkins
2nd: Indie Bird
3rd: Emmie Lucinsky
5 years Boys
1st: Xavier Leaf
2nd: Hudson Ryan
3rd: Leo Jeffrey
6 years Girls
1st: Maleah Ruwhiu
2nd: Khalise Clement
3rd: Bethany Thomson
6 years Boys
1st: Ollie Hardy
2nd: Theo Connole
3rd: Billy Prestney
7 years Girls
1st: Sophie McGovern
2nd: Elle Blair
3rd: Eden Lucinsky
7 years Boys
1st: Kohen Harvey
2nd: Tyler Kenny
3rd: Zane Wilkinson
8 years Girls
1st: Sophie Morrison
2nd: Kendall Perrett
3rd: Reeve Cooper
8 years Boys
1st: Liam Wilson
2nd: Keanu Tango
3rd: Zane Gallichan
9 years Girls Field
1st: Addyson Chaloner
2nd = Summer Wilkinson & Lexi Gorrie
3rd: Madie Cadman
9 years Boys Field
1st: Alexander Den-McKay
2nd: Aaron Gunn
3rd: Sanjeet Chand
9 years Girls Beach
1st: Imogen Papprill
2nd: Ava Falaniko
3rd: Tylah Taitoko
9 years Boys Beach
1st: Carlos Macioce
2nd: Ari Marlow
3rd: Hamu Adams
10 years Girls Field
1st: Audraea O’Brien
2nd: Lesley Paora
3rd: Bailey Takerei
10 years Boys Field
1st: Kayden Lucinsky
2nd: Nixon Gadsby
3rd: Kyzahn Brill
10 years Girls Beach
1st: Te Waiaurere Mahinekura
2nd: Elody Perrett
3rd: Navanah Meston
10 years Boys Beach
1st: Rico Rauputu
2nd: Mason Nation-Fahey
3rd: Rynal Prasad
11 years Girls Beach
1st: Ella Rauputu
2nd: Natalie Corin
3rd: Greta Phillips
11 years Boys Beach
1st: Kayden Tango
2nd: Harry Smith
3rd: Tyreece Joines
12+ years Girls Beach
1st: Esther Poching
2nd: Erin Sowman
3rd: Chloe Lepper
12+ years Boys Beach
1st: Poutama Murray
2nd: Ethan Cross
3rd: Liam Smith
Teacher Only Day tomorrow
Parent Showcase... postponed!
Parent Showcase has been postponed until Week 10 - Wednesday 28 September. We hope to see you there!
Staying Safe at School
This term we are teaching and learning about our Safety Drill procedures and having a practice at all of them.
This week we learned about the Earthquake procedures - Drop! Cover! Hold! in classes.
Next week we will practice the Lock Down procedures using our new alarm system. Lock down is used for any reason that requires everyone to stay inside - for example, a wandering dog or an angry child in the playground with a stick.
In week 6, the Fire evacuation procedures.
A heads up for those who live close to the school - our new alarm system is loud and uses words. Please don't be alarmed, these are planned drills so we all know what to do.
Teachers will be preparing children so they know what to expect and what to do.
This might be a great time to talk about what your plans at home could be and practice these at home too.
Living our Values
We had some wonderful Week 5 Superstars this week; tino pai Sarah Jenkins, Darcy Walthew, Emmie Lucinsky, Kimi Wano, Faith O'Brien, Jaytee Tangiia, Ruchita Medasetti, Billy Prestney, Sophie Jacobsen and Lexis Darby.
sport
If you are wanting your child to play touch next Term you must register through Hero.
If you are having trouble getting onto Hero please see Paula or Kerie in the office.
This will be played on Wednesday afternoons at Hickford Park in Bell Block.
Grades available are Under 6, 8,10, 12 and Intermediate.
Each team will need a coach and a person to do the subbing.
Art Calendars
Dont worry: you have not missed the order forms for this. They will be handed out next week (Week 6)
There are samples in the office and you can ask your child what piece of art they are working on in their classroom.
hoodies and tshirts
- Order through Game Changer https://www.gamechanger.org.nz/puketapuschool
- Afterpay and Laybuy available.
- Orders close on Sunday 11 September
- Select the pick up option so that you do not have to pay shipping and these will be delivered to school in bulk
KA ORA, KA AKO-Healthy LUNCHES IN SCHOOL
On the menu for next week...
Monday: Spaghetti Meatballs
Tuesday: Vegetable Curry
Wednesday: Cottage Pie
Thursday: Wholemeal Pizza
Friday: Burger Day
Time to vote!
The votes are pouring in!
Once you have made your choice, please use the yellow voting form to select up to 5 people, then pop it in the return envelope and drop it back to school. (If you want to post it back that's fine, but you will have to buy a stamp.)
Voting papers MUST be in the return envelope and must be back at school no later than noon on Wednesday 7 September 2022.
Home and school
Thanks to everyone that brought in Cross Country Sponsorship - We will update you next week on the total amount raised.
HOME & SCHOOL QUIZ NIGHT
Email Home & School to register your team - homeandschool@puketapu.school.nz
Check out the Facebook event here - https://fb.me/e/1KnHI2zV7
this week at school
The children in Rimu 2 recently designed some very cool outfits for some visiting bears. Did you know that dressing bears or dolls or even themselves helps strengthen children's hands and fingers ready for writing and it is also great for improving hand eye coordination.
Ewwww Crickets. Totara tamariki showed that they were courageous - they tried eating crickets from their House of Science box this week. From their expressions, crickets might not replace anything on the menu any time soon...
Boys in Tōtara 4&5 enjoying quiet reading
From home
If you have anything you would like to share or celebrate from home please email it to ksmith@puketapu.school.nz
Birthdays
- Preston Cooper
- Raiden Rangi
- Taine McKenna
- Campbell Luke
- Kemp Hancock
- Romie Marlow
- Elle Blair
- Keanu Tango
- Sophie Jacobsen
- Divyasri Vathada
Upcoming dates
Please check the Hero App for more dates specific to your child's class - for example, Year 8s have lots of High School Promotional Visits and Open Days coming up in Term 3.
Friday 26 August
- Teacher only day (School Closed)
Wednesday 31 August
- Showcase - (School only, Community/Whanau one postponed until 28 September)
- Year 5 & 6 Interschool at Lepperton
- Year 7 & 8 Interschool in Hawera
- Board of Trustees Meeting (first of new Board)
Wednesday 28 September
- Final Showcase of Term 3 - parents are invited! (time TBC)
- Last Day of Term 3
Community notices
ReCharge
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-
THE CHILDREN’S MONSTER BOOK SALE!
The Taranaki Toy Library is holding this year’s Children’s MONSTER Book Sale on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 September. On their behalf, we are collecting any good quality second hand children’s books. If you have any unwanted books that you wish to donate, please drop these off to the school office. Please do not include colouring-in or activity books unless they are in new condition.
To find out more about this book sale, please browse the Taranaki Toy Library Facebook page under “Children’s Monster Book Sale”.
https://www.facebook.com/events/585598643105798/585710696427926
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