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 Email: [email protected]Farm Orchard Tractors and Machinery Sales & Service are your local agents for ; 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 TERM DATES 2016 Term 1: 2/2/16 - 15/4/16 Term 2: 2/5/16 - 8/7/16 Term 3: 25/7/16 - 23/9/16 Term 4: 10/10/16 - 16/12/16 Contact Justin Robertson M: 021 792 460 E: [email protected]W: www.ministryofdafence.co.nz
Dear Parents and Caregivers The rather wet weather did nothing to dampen the spirits of all those who came to our annual PTA Quiz Night on Satur-day Night. A great time was had by everyone as we looked to raise funds to support our technology programme through the provision of new kitchen modules. This has come about as our modernised Jiddles block will soak up the current multi-purpose kitchen space meaning a new area will be established in what is now the art room. A huge thank you to all the team who made the night possible led by PTA Chair Sheree Horton along with a large group of other people. The hall looked a picture, the ques-tions had just the right sort of challenge about them, the food was fantastic, the prizes and sponsor support outstanding and the refreshments delivered with a massive smile. However you helped and supported whether by way of a role or through attendance as a team (awesome costumes too) – thank you, thank you. This sort of night and your support is a true sign that community spirit in Pongakawa is alive and well. Turning into School Road many of you will have noticed the sign has had a change and we now have the Jubilee 125 one in place. You can find out more on Facebook and on the website specifically set up to support this occasion. This will be a really useful place to gather information not only about what is happening but also who is coming along. The committee working on this event is coming up with a programme that is sure to have something in it for people of all ages with interest coming from all corners of the world. Naturally you will also find ongoing details in this newsletter over the coming months and in the Pongakawa Press. It may be a useful idea to chat to your child about the need to bring their phone to school. I have had a few parents lately who have mentioned they were unaware their child had been bringing it and certainly did not have their permission to do so. I would suggest that unless you have some very special circumstances there is little need for the phone to be here. Despite what children may tell you, if a child needs to get hold of a parent urgently we will always make this happen. Sometimes if they are asking something that quite clearly will cause you to drop everything to accommodate them, (forgotten physed gear is a classic) then it might be a no. This is not because we are being mean but rather reinforcing the message of responsibility they have to organise themselves for school rather than expecting someone else will always do this for them in the family. Naturally, in this case we are talking of the children who are a little older. Having a phone at school “just because” or so I can listen to music on the way home is not a pressure you have to feel as a parent. As an alternative I often recommend children try something that worked pretty well for us – talking. Have an awesome week. Yours in teaching Craig Haggo Principal
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PTA NEWS Scented Eco-store soap for sale. $10 for 6 bars, Scents available are Lemongrass or Grapefruit/Mint. Orders can be placed with Sheree Horton Ph 5333309 or direct at the office.
For Windows users search for Skoolbag in the Windows Store and install the app and then find your school. Please note it must be a Windows 8.1 or 10 device.If you have any problems installing the app please contact the office and we can assist you.
Reminder All absences, including a reason must be phoned through to the school office on Ph 5333731. Afternoon bus changes need to be either rung through to the school office or please call into the office if you are picking your child/dren up from the school to avoid buses being held up whilst we search for missing children.
Camp Payments Yr 7 & 8 Wellington Camp $450.00 every child attending should have at least $200 paid against their camp accounts by the end of Term 2. Yr 5 & 6 Totara Springs Camp $190.00 every child attending should have at least $100.00 paid against their camp accounts by the end of Term 2.
PTA Quiz Night Thank you
A huge thank you to Nicci Reid and her wonderful team of helpers for yet another successful quiz night. There are a large number of people who work tire-lessly preparing for the event, setting up, ensuring the evening runs smoothly on the night and then cleaning up the next day. Without them, hosting such an event would not be possible. Thank you to Val Ditchfield for being the MC for the night. You did a great job and encouraged us to part with our money. Thank you for a job well done! Quiz winners: 1st. Diamond Divas - Franziskor Pislor, Wendy Taylor, Leigh-Anne Spedding, Fabienne Pislor, Shelley Priebe and Jackie Simmons. 2nd: Pack of Aces - Garth and Michelle Webber, Bruce Wilkins, Graeme and Joanne Black. 3rd: It’s A Bugs Life - Ross and Fiona Menefy, Martin and Raewyn Carey, Arthur and Cathy Baldock Best Dressed: 1st : Diamonds in the Rough -Karen Shaw, Sheree Horton, Catherine Robertson, Hazel Grainger Allen, Sarah Clarke, Phillipa Garrett 2nd : The Diamond Devils -Tracey Reid, Shelley Mac-Intosh, Jo Jensen, Kristina Wills, Carol Hodge and Ann 3rd : Cirque de Pongakawa -Rob & Maria Bayly, Andy & Hayley Neverman, Vanessa and Noel McKay. Please see the attached list of sponsors, business-es and families that have also made this event possible.
EVENTS COMING UP
31/05/16 Fresh Moves at Baycourt 7pm
02/06/16 HPV 2nd Dose
02/06/16 Year 7/8 Boostrix Talk
06/06/16 Queens Birthday Public Holiday
08/06/16 School Cross Country
13/06/16 PTA Meeting
15/06/16 Cluster Cross Country
22/06/16 WBOP Cross Country
22/06/16 Jump Jam
27/06/16 BOT Meeting
SQUASH for years 5,6,7,8 only : Games each Thursday. Still able to take more players. Graeme Randolph, is continuing to come into school to coach groups of students during school time, catering for all abili-ties. Group sizes are limited to 6 students and the programme will run on Thursdays for another 7 weeks. Graeme will assess students after their first session and may swap groups to accommodate similar ability players. Cost is $70 for the term payable to: GR Squash bank account 030 626 0619905 000 Squash Court Membership : Please make sure you have updated your annual subscription fees for squash cards, if not updating please return your card. Gillian Moore School of Dance : Wednesdays. Contact Hannah 022 047 3317 to enrol for Term 2 2016 or by email : [email protected] Drama Lessons : From Wednesday May 11th for 9 weeks 1.30pm $60 for 1 child or $110 for 2 children . Contact Helen Dewhirst Tel - 5331-874 or 027-202-83-22 email- [email protected] Gym : Open to all ages. Still spaces available Cost $65.00 from 3.15-4.15pm Still able to take more students. Adult Netball : Games tonight (30th May) but no netball on Queens birthday
Monday. Don’t forget to collect the draw for the rest of the
season.
COMMUNITY - SCHOOL NOTICES Do you need Accounts, GST, PAYE, stock record keeping or general office work done for your farm or small business? References available. Hours flexible. As few or as many as you need per week or month. Experienced as I own my own farm. Also a spare pair of hands if you need a break or help with feeding out, break feeding, milking, weed spraying, gardening, mowing (have own zero return orchard mower). Call Esther if you are interested Ph 027 634 3531.
SPORTS NOTICES / RESULTS Hockey : NB No games this weekend due to Queens Birthday Flames Yr 4/5 & Rattlers Yr 3/4 : Games were cancelled due to bad weather. Yr 7/8 11 Aside : Played against Omokoroa. Pongakawa won 5-0. Player of the day was Kate Sharpe for fighting for the ball Basketball : A great week last week for all of our basketballers, a win for all teams! The kids are working hard and are showing a determination to win and show off their skills! Pongakawa Bone Crushers: Yr 3/4 Game tomorrow at 3.50pm on court 6 Pongakawa Raptors: Yr 1/2 A win. POD Cohen Satiu for his play on attack and sinking his goals. A notice went home last week with the draw for the season. Game tonight 4.00 pm at ASB Stadium Futsal : Please note there will be NO Futsal games this Friday 3rd June 2016 (Queens Birthday weekend) as the Action Centre has been booked for another activity. *We will assume that futsal children are back on the bus unless you let us know otherwise.* Special mention of the Baba Clan v LL game which saw a total of 29 goals scored in this one game – amazing. Winners were – Year 3/4 Green and Red drew, Year 3/4 Black, Cobras, Kickers, Baba Clan, Mischief Makers. NB: We have had a few parents ask if an adult futsal compe-tition could be organised. If you are keen to be part of this,
please give an indication to the school office. It would start week 2 next term for 6 weeks.
Ref provided and canteen open. School Gymnastics Practises for the school gym competitions are well underway.
The first group to compete will be the senior Twisters team at
Impact Gym competition - June 10th
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Aerobics Thanks to Emma Breckon who has agreed to train a senior
aerobics team for AIMS this year – we are so lucky to have
such a skilled coach accept this role.
Netball: Last weeks games were cancelled. There will be games this week.
Pongakawa 125yrs Jubilee
Please spread the word that Pongakawa School’s 125 year Jubilee will be held next year over the weekend of February 24th, 25th 26th 2017. Check out Facebook Page- “Pongakawa School 125 Jubilee” for updates and further information but please inform past pupils etc that could be interested. Website will be active very soon – note the signage at the main road end of School Road
Term 2 Activities
Documentary Edge Festival Trip Some of the Film and Media students spent Thursday and Friday of last week in Auckland to attend part of the Doco Edge for Schools Festival. The students stayed at the International Youth Hostel and viewed ‘I am Eleven’ and ‘Winning Girl’ at the Q Theatre. The students were also given a tour of the theatre. This was to support a documentary project the students are undertaking. Thank-you to Kate Rive and Nick Cutting for their support and help. Also Vanessa Mack and Hailey Neverman for suppling food. We could not have done it without you all.
New School Canteen Items Hash Brown $1.50 Spaghetti Bolognaise $5.00 Hot Chicken & Bun $4.00 A full copy of the current canteen order list is available on the school website under ‘Newsletters’.
Strep Throat We are currently experiencing several cases of strep throat around school. If your child has symptoms of vomiting, sore throat or headache with temperatures please get them tested by their doctor. They are contagious until 24 hours after anti-biotics have started. If left untreated it can cause rheumatic fever which affects your heart.
Health Check Please can all families check their child/dren for head lice as we have had constant recurring instances throughout the school in recent weeks.
