MENPS News
Te Whare Akoranga o Maungawhau, June 29, 2023
From The Principal
Kia ora koutou
This week, classes have been celebrating and learning about Matariki with a wide range of engaging activities and opportunities to look back, reflect and consider new possibilities ahead.
In the spirit of Matariki, it’s fitting that the mid-point of the school year brings Progress Reports and Parent Conferences that will hopefully help give you a clear sense of your child’s learning experiences so far.
As we take stock of this and look to the second half of the school year, we should always be mindful that success for each child differs and varies (every bit as much as their physical growth and development does), so it’s important to focus attention on the level of progress they are currently making, their effort and engagement, the ways in which we can support where needed and how we can ensure they are appropriately challenged where we see emerging strengths.
Above all, it’s important to consider the longer term when reflecting on any child’s progress and achievement as children don't always 'hit their stride' at identical points in their education.
Each year level is also a link in a longer chain that is not limited solely to academic achievement, but also other areas of strength across the whole curriculum, as well as general dispositions and overall development as a learner.
I know there is certainly plenty to celebrate for every child, and also much more ahead to look forward to in Terms 3 and 4.
Until then, I’d like to wish everyone an enjoyable Term Break, with thanks to all MENPS staff, and congratulations to our tamariki, who continue to shine as brightly as ever!
Ngā mihi o Matariki, te tau hou Māori - Happy Matariki - see you in Term 3!
Alan Jackson
Principal
Events & Reminders
Monday 26th - Friday 30th June: Matariki Celebrations
Friday 30th June: Pyjama Day, School Assembly (2:30pm) Last day of term 2 - 3:00pm finish
Monday 17th July: Term 3 Begins
From the MENPS Student Council
ATTENTION PARENTS! JAMMIES IN JUNE Tomorrow!
A reminder the Student Council is holding the Jammies in June collection tomorrow, Friday 30th. Students are invited to wear pyjamas to school BUT if you want to wear pyjamas you must bring a pair of new pyjamas to donate. We are not accepting donations of money. We hope everyone will support our collection for the Middlemore Foundation.
Please bring your pyjama donations to the hall when you arrive at school.
Nga mihi
Student Council
Last week was Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu - National Volunteer Week.
Our MENPS PTA committee would like to make a 'big shout out' to all of our volunteers for giving your time to PTA duties!
We know that you fit volunteering in and around your own busy family and work life. So thank you very much for giving your time and energy to support the MENPS Community.
Our organisation wouldn't exist without the generosity of our volunteers - like you.
As always, if you have any questions about the PTA or you think you have capacity to take on a task, please email us at menpspta@gmail.com
ICEBLOCKS for sale tomorrow 3pm - Middle Courts - $2
To celebrate the end of another successful term, ice blocks will be for sale after school tomorrow!
Due to the canopy construction, ice blocks sales will be on the MIDDLE COURTS (next to the junior school playground) this time!
$2 - thank you for your support!
Yummy Apples sticker Collections - Finishes End of Term 3
Thank you to those who have given in Yummy Apple Sticker Collection sheets already.
Although Yummy apple sticker collection ends at the end of Term 3, please feel free to start bringing in collection sheets to the office when they are completed. This will help so that all the counting does not have to be done at one time! Please take another blank sheet from the box.
Thank you and keep collecting MENPS!
PTA - Supporting our school through fundraising & fun events
Co-Chairpersons Pam Clifford & Rosemary Li
Secretary Chelsea Chen
Treasurer Linda Waddington-Miller & Paula Tran
Class Coordinator Leader Chantal Brunner
Advisor/Coordinator Melanie Woollard
Sponsorships Rayni Chung
Communications Sarah Eason
PTA Advisor Scott Optican
School Representative Hilary Edwards
Full team of amazing parents/caregivers listed here
Email menpspta@gmail.com | Refer to the PTA website for information on the various fundraising and community activities.