ENTER TO LEARN - GO FORTH TO SERVE Kuhu mai ki te ako - haere ki te awhi NEWSLETTER PRINCIPAL: Craig Haggo B.O.T. CHAIRPERSON: Brigid Crawford Phone: 533 3811 Old Coach Road R D 6 Te Puke 3186 Phone (07) 533 3731 Fax (07) 533 3521 Email [email protected]Website: www.pongakawa.school.nz JR Building specialise in FARM BUILDINGS INFRASTRUCTURE 20 years experience servicing the Bay ►Farm Buildings infrastructure: hay barns, pole sheds, silage bunkers, calf sheds and more…. ►Specialist in all fencing: including decks and security fencing ►Orchard Development ► Artificial shelter PLEASE SUPPORT THE BUSINESSES WHO SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL 6 Queen Street PO Box 47, Te Puke, New Zealand Phone 07 573 6127 / 573 6247 Fax 07 573 9831 Farm Orchard Tractors and Machinery Sales & Service are your local agents for ; TERM DATES 2017: TERM 1:1/2/17 - 13/4/17 TERM 2:1/5/17 - 7 /7/17 TERM 3:24/7/17 - 29/9/17 TERM 4:16/10/17 - 15/12/17 Contact Justin Robertson M: 021 792 460 E: [email protected]W: www.ministryofdafence.co.nz Main Road PO Box 582 Te Puke 3153 New Zealand Ph: 07 573 9107 Fax: 07 5736915 Email:[email protected]Website: www.rrtractors.co.nz
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ENTER TO LEARN - GO FORTH TO SERVE Kuhu mai ki te ako - haere ki te awhi
Dear Parents and Caregivers We had our first on site meeting in preparation for the Jiddles block rebuild last week and things are looking well on track for a start at the beginning of the holidays. It is anticipated this process will take until mid to late November to complete so we may get to use the new block before the end of the current year (fingers crossed). As a consequence of our building project there will be some changes and temporary disruptions but as much as possible we have managed to keep access to areas around the school open which is great for student traffic flow. Our library will become a learning space during the building process and the books will all be packed up and boxed to be relocated elsewhere. It is anticipated teachers will be able to gather up class sets of books and change these as required however “normal” library sessions will be on hold. Our fencing project will also begin at the same time with the contractor beginning with the front of the school over the holiday break. They will then move around the entire perimeter of the school before joining up with the front on completion. Again we do not anticipate a high degree of disruption but we will ensure student security at all times. We have been suffering a little vandalism of late which is highly unusual for us. Our coat hooks are becoming the target for those wanting to snap them off which is pretty frustrating. Standard practice in this school is that once the culprits are caught the Board will bill those on a pro-rata basis. I am hoping it is not our own students however if it is we will naturally hold them accountable and I have no doubt they will learn a very valuable life lesson. Staff are busy looking at the way we integrate learning across a variety of curriculum areas and this is proving to be a very worthwhile and exciting process. Our aim is to seek new ways to extend our ‘real life focus” to learning and thus build on learner agency for our students. In every day terms this is about students knowing what they are learning, why they need to know it, where they are up to where to next and of course how they will get there. Over the coming terms we will continue to grow and expand this concept and I can tell you students are in for some very exciting and challenging topics. Have a fantastic week Yours in teaching Craig Haggo Principal
Our bank account details for any payments are: ASB 123407 0007320 00
End of Term Cups Please return all end of term cups to school now for End of Term Assembly. Thank you.
Enviro News
Thank you to the Enviro crew and the caring families of Pongakawa. Together you have raised over $140 to
help provide protection for the remaining 63 Maui
Dolphins left in the world. Well done!
Handwriting Results Years 0-2 & 7-8
Year 0 1st: Imogen Morris
2nd: Tyler Dodunski Year 1 Girls
1st: Hazel Flay 2nd: Alexia Gordon
3rd Equal: Kodie Mear & Emma Craig Year 1 Boys
1st: Sam Edkins 2nd: Cooper Hogan
3rd: Case Bosson Year 2 Girls
1st: Bella Walker 2nd:Addison Roberts
3rd: Clara Brown Year 2 Boys
1st:Kayden Taylor 2nd Equal: Kayden Ripo &
Ollie Anderson
Year 7 Girls 1st: Zoe Rive
2nd: Lila Neverman 3rd: Meg Crawford
Year 7 Boys 1st: Jamie Meyer
2nd: Jimmy Peake 3rd: Ezra Burman
Year 8 Girls 1st: Jasan Kaur
2nd: Kate Menefy 3rd: Monica Drabble
Year 8 Boys 1st: Dale Horton
2nd: Stirling Orton 3rd: Caleb Farrington
Andrew Daines a former Pongakawa student has recently represented NZ in a three day event where horse and rider competed in three equestrian stages of dressage, cross country and show jumping competition held in Australia. Andrew is now preparing to compete in Adelaide in November 2017 and internationally for next seasons eventing schedule with the hope of being considered for a spot in the World Equestrian Games in 2018. Since he was a young boy he has only ever wanted to ride horses and with hard work, focussed discipline he is now doing just that.
Would you like to get paid to drive your children to school? Permanent Part Time or Casual roles from 6 to 15 hours a week, school terms only.
Either currently licensed or we'll train you!! Here is an opportunity to earn extra dollars in a responsible and enjoyable job and to make a difference in the lives of children. A class 2 license and P endorsement is preferred, but if you have the skills we are looking for, we will pay for your training and licenses. If you are thinking of re-joining the workforce or looking for extra hours this will suit you. Don't delay - apply today! Call 07 5736949 for an application pack. OR Email [email protected] Our recruitment process includes a Drug and Alcohol Test and Ministry of Justice check. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
IMPORTANT If your child/ren are sick then please keep them at home. We are currently experiencing several cases of strep throat and chicken pox so if they are unwell please do not hesitate to get them checked by you're doctor.
EVENTS COMING UP
20/06/17 Fresh Moves at Baycourt Theatre 6pm 21/06/17 WBOP Cross Country Yr 4/8 Waipuna Park Welcome Bay 22/06/17 Miniball World Cup Yr 5/6 ASB Arena 23/06/17 Yr 3/6 Gym Competition (Te Puke Gym) 27/06/17 BOP Regional Cross Country Yr 4/8’s 29/6/17 Miniball World Cup Yr7/8 ASB Arena 30/06/17 Junior & Jiddles Matariki Breakfast 7.30am 03/07/17 BOT Meeting 04/07/17 Yr 7/8 Gym Competition (Te Puke Gym) 05/07/17 Seniors Stall Day 06/07/17 Yr 7/8 Basketball & Miniball World Cup Yr 3/4 ASB Arena 07/07/17 Parkour session to make up for session on 09/06/17 07/07/17 Last day of Term 2 (Term 3 begins 24/07/17)
COMMUNITY - SCHOOL NOTICES Photography Lessons Are you interested in Photography lessons for your child. I am initially looking at offering 6 students from Yr 5 up photography lessons from 3.30-5.00pm ( day TBA) for $25 per student. Extra days could be added if more students/parents are interested. For more information contact Laurie Bonsor at [email protected] or Ph 027 223 2993. An ‘arm’ from Bernie the Fire Engine was lost by Arawa Rd on the highway last week. If anyone has picked it up, can they please contact the school office. Free Puppies to good homes 2 male, 1 female approx. 3 months old. Ph 0274752186 For Sale: Girls black hooded Kathmandu Puffa Jacket. Size 10 $150.00 Excellent condition. Kids guitar with black stand & zip up guitar carry case. 8yrs & up. Good condition $100.00 Ph Susan Garner 5333482 or 0273201621
SPORTS NOTICES / RESULTS Please ensure that you update your child/ren bus
details with the school office. Hockey
PongaRanga : PongaRanga Vs TIS Girls. And lost 1-0. Still
need to work on positions, but still played a fast running game.
Player of the day was Ruby Mae Burt for her
constant running and finding space.
Rattlers: A loss to Omokoroa Hurricanes 10 –1. A great second
half. Player of the day was Tomi Melhuish.
Redwings: Redwings Vs Bellevue Blacksticks and lost 6-0. Still
need to work on playing wide but had some good tackles.
Player of the day Chelsea Green for using her space and
running hard.
Ping Pongs : A loss 7-0. Player of the day was
Theo Petterson
Basketball
Important there will be NO Basketball practise on
Tuesday 20th June so children will be on bus as normal.
Year 5/6 A Team No game played
Year 5/6 B Team No game played
Year 7/8 Team played Otumoetai Intermediate school last
Monday. A loss 31-30, it was an evenly matched game. A
tough fight until the end. We showed good passing & team
work. Well done!
Parkour Important Notice: Friday 9th June Parkour session will be held on Friday 7th July.
Extra Curricular Activities for Term 2 2017
Private piano lessons with Fi's Keys are held on Mondays at Pongakawa School. Contact Fi at 021 051 1891 or [email protected] for more information. Squash each Thursday 2-3pm with professional coach Graeme Randolph. Available for year 5,6,7,and 8’s. Pay direct to GR Squash Ltd $70.00. Bank account 030626-0619905-00. Places still available. Parkour: With Dion in the Action Centre from Friday lunchtimes Cost $30.00 Fridays 12.45-1.30pm (excludes wk 6) Guitar/Ukulele Parent paid classes. Children will have a performing opportunity again with the revival of bands at our school. Contact Jo Tamihana direct on 022 3729241 or email :[email protected]. After School GYM. Pongakawa provides after school gym in the Action Centre each Monday until 19th June 2017. 2 sessions for different age groups & abilities on the same day. Ages 4,5,6,7 3 - 4.00pm and Age 8+ 4 - 5pm Cost $65.00
When returning permission slips for sports and extra curricular activities, please enclose payment or make online payments as all sporting/activities fees are to be paid BEFORE the sport / activity begins. Thank you.
Term 2 Activities
Congratulations to the following students who placed at the Te Puke Cluster Cross Country.
Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 School Gym Competition at Te Puke this Friday
Parents please make sure you have read all the information on the double sided newsletter given out last week – it is very important. Special thanks for all the transport offers. It is really important for us to keep track of all our gymnasts so if transport arrangements are different to that plan, you must let the school office know or the teachers at the event. Parents who are providing transport and were sent a transport details form, please complete & return these before Friday.
