Dear Parents and Friends of our School Kia Ora/Hello/Kamusta

Kia ora koutou,

On Thursday 29th August we had a team of representatives from Waka Kotahi and Ngati Maru share with us a series of new sculptures that are planned to be erected along the Forgotten World Highway. These sculptures together form the waka belonging to Tamatea-Pokai-Whanua. We have some handouts that we will be sending home to each family today with further information about this. This was a really interactive presentation and the children got to look at miniature sculptures and ask lots of questions.

Hopefully everyone had a chance to click on the links to find out all the guidelines for bringing a calf or lamb to school for Calf & Lamb Day. Just a reminder that all guidelines are saved with the NEWSLETTERS on our website.

This week we are sharing the activities the tamariki will be involved in for the Hall of Creativity, that we participate in for Calf & Lamb Day as well. Please click on the link to find out what you need to bring to school for this. The teachers will be discussing this in class and providing examples of the sorts of creations they could make.

Term 3 is always busy with lots of events and activities for our tamariki to participate in. Can you please remember that if you want to let us know about changes to plans, pick ups, etc, please email the office to let us know. If you want your child's teacher included in the email by all means cc them in. Once teachers are in the classroom we can not guarantee they will see your emails and they will not be able to respond during teaching time.

Nga mihi nui

Kim Waite

Principal

All classes had wonderful trip's to the Stratford library this week.

The students were enthusiastic about exploring the wide range of books and resources available.

We’re pleased to inform you that library cards are being sent home with your child today, if they had returned the membership form. These will be placed in your children's book bags. If they do not have their book bag at school we will not be sending the card home today. This card is their key to unlocking a treasure trove of knowledge and entertainment. We encourage you to visit the library as a family and take advantage of the wonderful resources available.

Happy reading!

Enrolment Scheme

An advert will be placed in the Stratford Press on the 18th September opening the ballot for families to who live outside of the school zone, to enrol their children at Toko School.

There will be places available from new entrants to Year 7.

2025 School Year

Dates for 2025 were approved at our August Board meeting. These dates have been added to our school calendar and can be found on our website.

Liquid Hand Sanitiser Refills

We have boxes of the above. If you would like some please pop in and see Annette in the office.

Toko Rugby Club Donation

We had a nice surprise when Nevile Hurley turned up with a $250 donation and some rugby balls for our school from the Toko rugby club. Mrs Fuller will put this donation towards purchasing extra sports equipment. Thank you so much for your kind support of our school.

On Wednesday the 18th September we will be taking the kapahaka students to the Stratford War Memorial Hall for our local get together with the other kapahaka groups from the Stratford area. We will be asking parents for help with transport to and from the venue. If you have children in the kapahaka group please check the notice in their bag for further information and a transport slip.

Each fortnight we will be sharing some kupu that we are using in our classrooms. You may want to learn along as well. We will provide the word, how to pronounce it and how to say it in a sentence.

Can You Help Us Out??

We are looking for someone to help us out. We need a trailer load of compost to be collected from Corbett Road in New Plymouth before the 20th September. If you have a trailer and can do this for us we would be so appreciative. Give us a call if you can.

Enviro Stall

We are currently selling the following items on our enviro stall:

Produce Price

Eggs $6.00 a dozen - end of term special!!

Jam Prices on jars

Trapping Boxes $15.00 each

Runner Beans $2.00 per bag

Sunflower Seeds $2.00 per bag

Calf & lamb Day

The details for calf and lamb day are on the following documents which are saved on our school website:

Calf & Lamb Day Guidelines 2024

Calf and Lamb Day Course Guidelines 2024

Photolife Photos - For anyone that ordered before 18/8/2024 your photos will be given out to your children today, please check their bags tonight. If you ordered after 18th your photos have not arrived yet.

School Drop off and Pick up

If you are dropping off your children and not coming into school please use the bus turnaround.

This is a safety issue. If you want to come in and see us please park outside the School Hall and come in. No children should be dropped off outside the front of the school.

10 September - Friends of Toko School Mtg and AGM

11 September - Central Cross Country

18 September -Te Whetu Marama Kapahaka

16-20 September - Maori Language Week

17 September - BOT monthly meeting

25 September - Taranaki Cross Country

27 September - Term 3 Ends

14 October - Term 4 Starts

17 October - Calf and Lamb Day

If you are wanting to learn about First Aid, Life Skills, Communication, Caring, Safety, the St John Youth Programme might be for you!

Our group names and ages are as follows Korora Group years 0 to 3, Hoiho Group years 4 to 6, Blue Group 7 to 9 years.

Place: St John Complex, 8 Romeo St, Stratford.

Time: 6.30pm to 8.00pm, Tuesday's during school term

Cost $25.00 per term

Please contact Donna Millar donna.millar@stjohn.org.nz if you have any questions or would like to come along for a few nights to see what we are all abo

Email: office@toko.school.nz
Website: www.toko.school.nz
Location: 1057 East Road, Toko, New Zealand
Phone: 06 7622849
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