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Wow, what a Term! As we reach the end of Term 1 2017, let’s take a look back and celebrate our achievements: Welcomed: 45 new Students, 2 new Teachers,
3 Student Teachers, and 2 new Learning Assistants.
Learned about “My Place, My People, My History”
Skills for Life Trips to Puke Ariki, Paddleboarding, Beach
visits, Ballet in a Box... Creative dance workshops Duffy Role Model Assembly Rugby League World Cup Assembly Scooter and Cycle Skills Introduced a digital learning environment Triathlon and Weetbix Tryathlon Marae visit and noho WOMAD Powhiri Pool party and picnic Swimming sports Interschool swimming competition Fielded 7 Touch teams (including two
champion teams) Published our new Charter Hosted a Blood Drive And of course lots of learning in the classroom
in Reading, Writing and Maths! Not bad for 11 weeks!
Time for a well-earned break to get refreshed and ready for Term 2!
Kia ora nga whanau o Puketapu,
In this last week of Term 1, it is important to take a moment to look back on what we have achieved so far. It’s been a productive term, and easy to forget just how much learning has been done. Thank you and well done to everyone who has been part of the many activities this term. It is important for us to acknowledge the passion and commitment given by our team here at Puketapu: teachers, learning assistants, whanau, students and community all working together.
This term has been one of change and growth and that is set to continue. Thank you for your continued support with this.
Our roll is currently at 266, the highest it has been for some time, and will grow more during the year. One result of this is that we are currently recruiting for an additional full time teacher to join our Rimu Learning Team.
We look forward to introducing our new teacher to our school whanau, and also inviting whanau to see for themselves the exciting ways in which the Rimu Learning Team are developing.
In Week 2 of Term 2 we will be holding school wide goal setting hui, which will be another opportunity for home and school to strengthen learning partnerships. We will work together to understand where your child is at, where they're heading to and how we’re going to get there. (time and dates to follow)
Do keep talking with us - keeping the dialogue flowing is important to us. Start with your child’s class teacher or Learning Team, or make a time to come and talk with Corinne or I.
Our team here at Puketapu are really excited about the direction the school is heading and look forward to sharing the journey with you.
Kia pai to wiki … and enjoy the holiday break with your whanau.
Ngatai Walker Principal
Puketapu School Newsletter Term 1 – Week 11 - 12 April 2017
Dillon Drive, Bell Block, New Plymouth | Tel: 06 755 0973 | TXT 027 755 0973
| Email: [email protected] | www.puketapu.school.nz
Thursday Lunches: Thursday 13 April
Special: Pancakes with Jam & Cream $2.50
Pick up a menu from the school office. Order before school
Puketapu School is delighted to have new members of our staff whanau: Say hello to…
Shaina Moratti Hi, I'm Shaina and I'm a learning assistant at Puketapu School. I grew up in Taranaki and after secondary school I moved to Christchurch where I studied Broadcasting. Since then I have worked in a several industries and have lived in different parts of the world. I started at Puketapu school in Term 4 last year after living in Australia for 3 years where I studied and worked as an Early Childhood Educator. I enjoy helping and seeing children use creative platforms to learn. I am pleased to be back in Taranaki where there is no shortage of beautiful landscapes and certainly no shortage of rain!
Congratulations to all our award winners…
Whakamanatia Awards Whakamanatia Awards celebrate achievements in the Key Competencies:
Managing Self, Relating to Others, Participating and Contributing, Thinking and
Using Language, Symbols and Text
Jahlia Fidow Extraordinary self management
Mika Falaniko Progress in learning
Kaleb Potaka Supporting his little brother in learning
Thank you to everyone who supported the Kowhai Easter
Raffle, raising money
for the Year 5&6 camp
later in the year.
And the winners are…
1st: Tori Szekely
2nd: Kirsty Joines
3rd: Ngamata Skipper
4th: Shiralee Pene
5th: Ashley McCallum
6th: Claire Florence
Easter Hunt Wednesday 12 April, Hickford Park, Bell Block, 3.30pm Thursday 13 April, Pukekura Park, New Plymouth 3.30pm
Tomorrow! Easter Ranui Morning
To celebrate the end of the Term
the student leaders have
organised activities and morning
fun for tomorrow, 9.05 - 10.30am.
The Year 8’s and Leaders will be
running the games and hosting the
whole event.
The Games will be run in Whanau groups: Each
whanau group will be split into 2 groups and a Year 7/ 8
will lead the group from one activity to another. (Similar
to tabloid sports organisation)
This event is open for our whanau as well so come
along if you can.
Activities:
* Egg and spoon race * Throw the bunny * Sack races *
* Easter Hunt * Pin the tail on the bunny * Steal the egg *
* Wheel Barrow races *
(There is a rain plan, so activities will be inside if wet.)
There will be food available to purchase at Morning
Tea Time, such as:
* Candy Floss * Ice blocks * Hotdogs *
* Natural Fruit Juice * Popcorn * Toffee Apples *
Thur 13 Apr: School Assembly 11:00am Fri 14 Apr: Good Friday Holiday
Term 1 ends on Thursday 13 April Term 2 begins on Monday 1 May.
Mon 1 May: Movie Night: ‘Lego Batman’
Puketapu School Newsletter Page 2
Our newsletter is going (more) digital! We already publish our newsletter to Facebook, our web site, our App and send it out by email, but from Term 2, we will only be printing a few paper newsletters. If you still wish to get a paper copy, you will need to let us know. Please return the form below or contact Paula in the office.
Puketapu School Newsletter
I would like to receive my newsletter by:
Paper copy please:
Email it to: …………………………………………………………
I will read it online via Facebook/ the school app /
the school web site
Eldest child’s name: ………………...…………… of Room: ……………...
SPORT ...
We are delighted to confirm we have the following
teams for Term 2 sports:
Basketball: 1 x Y5/6, 1 x Y7/8
Miniball: 1 x Y1/2, 1 x Y3/4
Netball: 1x Y3/4, 2 x Y5/6, 2 x Y7/8
Thank you to all the coaches and parent helpers who
have made this possible.
Team details will be coming home soon. Team fees can
be paid to the office please.
Holiday Art Classes at Puketapu Art with Joni at Puketapu School is back for the holidays. Tuesday 18th - AM - Kokedama (Japanese Hanging Gardens) - PM - Clay Creations Weds 19th - AM - Paper and Book Making - PM - Hand Crafts (Felt Crafts, String Art and Dream Catchers) Thursday AM & PM - Painting (on Canvas and other 3D objects including Collage) Cost is $15 half day or $35 for the whole day Contact Joni on 022 1898892 to book.
Learn Karate while having a heap of fun at our daily themed School Holiday Programme. Each session is different, exciting and fun! $25 per session with morning/afternoon tea provided. Discount for full week bookings. Limited spaces available. Enrol your child today! At the Taranaki Martial Arts Studio in Fitzroy, New Plymouth. (Next to Butterfly’s Preschool). Email: [email protected] or phone Shane on 027 268 0141 Check us out on Facebook: JSK5.0 Taranaki Martial Arts Studio.
Touch players… please return your uniforms to the office once they are clean.
It’s time for Movie Night!
Join us at the
“Lego Batman Movie”
Monday 1 May (that’s the
first day of Term 2)
6.00pm at Event Cinema, NP
Tickets $10 each (child or adult) Bring your
own popcorn and drinks. Spot prizes on the
night. Tickets on sale now at the school office.
(Buy before the end of term.)
Get your tickets this week
Holiday Hoops Basketball Camp Basketball Taranaki is inviting all Basketball players from the ages of 7-15 to attend a Holiday Hoops Basketball Camp in Taranaki. Chose from: 21 April: Waitara - 24 April: Opunake - 26 April: Hawera - 27 April: New Plymouth - 28 April: Stratford Skill stations, rules sessions, modified basketball games, special guests, free game tickets for lucky prize winners. 10am to 2:30pm, Lunch: BYO $35.00 per player per camp Register at: basketballtaranaki.co.nz Under Online Registrations. Holiday Hoops. For more info, call 06 7590 930 ext. 730 or [email protected]
Holiday Art Classes @ The Art Club, Devon Intermediate
A great selection of creative classes for artists aged 5-15 years.
Follow The Art Club on Facebook to see the holiday program and all
the amazing work the children have created over the last few
months at our after school classes. For a program or more details
contact Angela Sands 0211 021 861 or 753 3747
Music holiday workshops run by Peter Heard. $10 per hour per person. Email [email protected] or phone 027 431 3544 to reserve. Limited scholarships available. Week 1: Tuesday 18th April: 9-12 pm Electronic Dance Music. 1-3 pm Experimental music. Wednesday 19th April: Introduction to: 9-10am Guitar. 10:30-11:30amBass guitar. 12:30-1:30 Drum machines. 2-3pm Synthesisers and samplers. Thursday 20th April: 9am-12pm Song-writing. 1-3pm Guitar skills boost. Week 2: Wednesday 26th April: 9-12 pm Electronic Dance Music. 1-3 pm Experimental music. Thursday 27th April: Introduction to: 9-10am Guitar. 10:30-11:30amBass guitar. 12:30-1:30 Drum machines. 2-3pm Synthesisers and samplers. Friday 28th April: 9am-12pm Song-writing. 1-3pm Guitar skills boost.
Cherish Childcare School Holiday programme at Puketapu School Open both weeks but not public holidays. 7:30am-5:30pm each day Contact Cherish for details or to register
New Plymouth Girls’ High School Netball Clinic
Wednesday 19 April 2017
Using outdoor and indoor facilities. Skills, fitness and games for
ages 7–12 Coaches: Leigh Laurence (NPGHS Premier coach);
NPGHS Prem Players $20 for one session (am or pm) or $30
whole day. Concession of $45 for family of two whole day Session
times: am: 9–12 noon (includes registration) pm: 12.30-3pm
Please bring: own snack food plus lunch, drink bottle, sweat
towel (optional), sweater.
Jeanswest - 40% off for rewards members (ends Monday 17 April )
New Plymouth Girls’ High School Young Enterprise Studies School Holiday FUN DAY! Wednesday 26th April 2017 Held at NPGHS using outdoor and indoor facilities. Fun games and activities for ages 5–12. TIC – Leigh Laurence, NPGHS Young Enterprise Students – Year 12 & 13 $20 for one session (am or pm) or $30 whole day. Concession of $45 for family of two whole day. Session times: am: 9 – 12 noon (includes registration) pm: 12.30 – 3.00pm Please bring: own snack food, lunch, drink bottle, warm clothing. 021 142 6780 or [email protected]
