MENPS News

Kia ora koutou,

Well done to all our Zone Football participants on an outstanding result this week, with the girls winning the Zone, and the boys bringing home 2nd place overall.

There was great pace, energy and competitive team spirit on the day, ably led by our Sports coordinator, Karen Moore, Becky Boyes and Brad McMahon, together with the parents who supported on the day.

Looking ahead to next week, an important reminder that Friday, 3 June is our scheduled Teacher Only Day (with school also closed on Monday, 6 June for the Queen's Birthday weekend public holiday).

Teachers will be focused on assessment and preparation for mid-year reports and conferences, more information on which will be sent home closer to the time.

Finally, our thanks to all those families who participated in the PTA's 'Magic Spells' fundraiser once again. At a time when the PTA events calendar has continued to navigate COVID-related challenges, this event already looks to have been a huge success, with many children excited by the challenge and putting in the mahi to learn their chosen list.

As always, we appreciate the support, and look forward to further PTA and community events on the horizon soon!

Ka kite anō au i a koutou

Alan Jackson

Principal

Mon 30 May: Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa - Samoan Language Week

Wed 1 June: Term 2 New Entrant Cohort Visit 2 & Parent Information Session

Wed 1 June: Chesspower Cluster Competition (Hall, 9am)

Fri 3 June: Teacher Only Day - School Closed

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 need coordinators for the following roles:

• Lucky and Lollies Jars
• Face Painting
• Dunking Machine
• Police Car

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

Congratulations to our spelling wizards - a fantastic effort by all! Students can celebrate their success and collect pledged money from their sponsors.

Please deposit money directly into the MENPS PTA account: 06 0145 0239303 00 (please reference “Magic Spells”).

Any cash collected can be taken to the school office in an envelope marked “Magic Spells”.

We would appreciate it if all money is paid in by Thursday 2 June. Thank you for your support!

Many thanks to the parents offering help with recently advertised roles.

Anjana Rele is taking on the ever popular fair activity of the Sandpit Dig - Anjana will be taking on board experience from the previous years coordinator to help ensure it continues to be a fair favourite.

Al Coats has also heeded the call for a new Kindo administrator, Linda our exiting Treasurer is ensuring Al has everything needed ahead of the popular Parent Quiz Night ticketing at the end of this term.

Sonsoles Martín is also stepping in to shadow Marina who is running the Fun Programme of activity for the upcoming Fair. Taking on this coordinator role is key for the fairs success when it comes to ensuring memorable fun on the day.

Thanks to the team for running another successful shop yesterday.

Upcoming dates this term:

• Friday 10th June

• Friday 1st July

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 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!

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.

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