Kia ora koutou,
Ag Day
Ag Day preparation and exhibit creation is in full swing within classrooms. The children are feeling really proud of themselves and exited to share their work with me as I venture around the rooms. On Wednesday the school council helped me tidy up the PTA shed in preparation for the big day. Signs are being painted. Our staff meeting involved assigning roles, stewards and general organisation for the day. The Ag Day Parent Group are working hard behind the scenes, coordinating judges, planning the layout and making sure the day runs smoothly.
At school assembly on Wednesday, I spoke to the children about organising what they are bringing on Friday 27th on the Ag Preparation Day for classroom displays, as well as reminding parents to put aside gold coins and cash for Saturday 28th for games/raffles/food/drink.
We will not have eftpos available this year. Cash only.
A detailed Ag Day reminders newsletter will be sent out separately to this school newsletter.
I am personally really looking forward to Ag Day and seeing all of the animals and their student-animal-parents, who have worked really hard caring for, feeding and training either a lamb, calf, goat, chicken or pet. These students will never forget the special times they have had raising these animals. My Romney ‘Gonzo’ who was Champion Lamb lives on in my memory, as well as when we moved from the farm to a 10-acre block and lost ½ the flock to facial eczema. I can still remember his hooves heading down the offal hole. We had many happy times spent together.
2024 Class Lists
In a few weeks’ time, we will start drafting 2024 class lists. Parents of Year 6 students from this year have been sent letters, asking if their child is returning to Maungatapere School next year. At writing time, I had 34 out of 44 letters returned, thank you. We are reminding students to follow up at home. On Wednesday the out of zone process was completed. Over the next few days these letters will go out to inform those involved. These names will be added into our 2024 student lists.
If you are moving from the area or onto another school, please let the office know, so that we can take them off lists and accurately plan the 2024 classes.
All new entrants starting in 2024 should have been in contact with us, by this stage.
Google Calendar – school dates
Last week we found that the school google calendar was not shared with Bridget in the office. I thought she could see all I had entered. We have sorted this glitch, which will allow school dates to be added to the website. This newsletter also lists event dates for this term. Thank you to those parents who have alerted us.
Another busy term lies ahead.
