MENPS News
Te Whare Akoranga o Maungawhau, Oct 26, 2023
From The Principal
Kia ora koutou
Halloween Disco
I trust everyone made the most of the long weekend as we look forward to one of our most highly-anticipated calendar events - the PTA Halloween Disco!
This is always a highlight, and I know the PTA have put in a tremendous effort to make this as fun an event as always for our tamariki. Our thanks to the whole team for making it all possible - see below for further information on the event.
Science Week
Next week brings more exciting opportunities as we celebrate science during our Science Week, promoting the awe and wonder of discovery, investigation and the scientific method that is at the heart of developing critical thinking.
School Hours Reminder
On a more serious note, I want to re-emphasise the importance of following our School Hours Policy for children of all ages.
Our Policy is clear that children should not arrive before 8.15am, and must be picked up by 3.15pm, but we have seen increasing instances of late pick-up (in addition to children being told to wait at school /around local streets after hours, either for a parent/caregiver finishing work late, or - at times - waiting around for an out-of-school class or activity such as swimming or language lessons off-site).
We have also had regular examples of children being allowed to go back to school to play unsupervised with their friends, which is also a safety concern.
Please be aware that using the school playground/site after hours is not a problem, but only when supervised by a responsible adult/caregiver. If children cannot be dropped off or picked up at the correct time for any reason, SKiDS before and after-school care is available.
This is, of course, critical to ensuring the safety of all our students, so please observe these requirements as staff cannot take responsibility for the children outside of school hours, so your support with this is greatly appreciated.
Ka kite anõ i a koutou
Alan Jackson
Principal
Events & Reminders
Friday 27th October: Second Hand Uniform shop open (8:30am - 9:30am - PTA Room by Valley Rd gate), Halloween Disco ( Y0-3 5:00pm / Y 4-6 6:30pm in Hall)
Monday 30th October: Science Week
Wednesday 1st November: New Entrant Cohort Visit 1 (9:00am - 10:00am), Second Hand Uniform shop open (8:30am - 9:30am - PTA Room by Valley Rd gate)
****** NEWSFLASH - DANCE AT SCHOOL DURING LUNCHTIME - NEWSFLASH ******
We' re excited to announce that Helen A Dance Tuition, is bringing SCHOOL LUNCHTIME DANCE CLASSES to MT EDEN NORMAL SCHOOL for students to enjoy in 2024!
These classes are designed to cater for the "Busy Parent" to allow their child to get their regular Dance Class during School Hours! You do not have to find the time after school or during the weekends - for the parent with multiple children - the hard work is done for you, no extra travel and your child can dance with their friends from school, in the safe, caring School environment.
These classes have run for the past 5 years in West Auckland Schools and the feedback has been nothing but positive, from very grateful parents, who have seen their children excited to go to school as its "Dance Day!” - more often than not, coming home and demonstrating all their fabulous moves they have learnt at Lunchtime! A warning….. be prepared for the dance displays at home or around the neighbourhood! These classes are designed for all ages and abilities, Boys and Girls and they are not exam orientated.
With this being new to Mt Eden Normal School, I am taking enrolments NOW for the Beautiful Ballet Class and the Funky Jazz Hop (Jazz & Hip Hop mix) Class.
In 2024, we will hold both of these classes for the students - these classes will fill up very quickly. Beautiful Ballet will take part on Wednesdays and Funky Jazz Hop on Fridays.
They will run every term of the School year. Cost per term is $150.
Your child comes to the Hall at Lunchtime, and gets a 50 minute fun filled dance session.
FREE TASTER session on THURSDAY 2ND NOVEMBER on offer for those who want to try ....
1.00pm BEAUTIFUL BALLET AND AT 1.30pm FUNKY JAZZ HOP.
If you would like your child to take Part in the FREE TASTER please email me today their
Full name, Room Number and your phone number so they can take part. This will fill up very quickly so do not delay. What a fantastic way to get a taster before the 2024 year start!
Please email me on helenadancet@gmail.com with the following -
I would like to enrol for the TASTER CLASS THIS year - provide student name, room number and mobile.
I would like to ENROL NOW for 2024 classes.
Your Child’s Name, DOB, Address, Contact Number and their school room number (for this year).
Which style they would like to be enrolled in for 2024
I will then reply via email to you with more information and am happy to answer any questions you may have.
The School Admin team DO NOT take enrolments for these sessions, so please deal directly with me. These classes will fill very quickly to get in today to be first on the list!
I am so excited to meet and work with your child, developing their LOVE of dance
and creating a magical time for them in the middle of their School Day.
Regards Helen Anderson - 0274 732 861
PTA News
Halloween Disco - Friday 27th October
Junior disco 5.00-6.00pm
Senior disco 6.30-7.30pm
Prizes given out for Best Dressed, Best Dancing & Best Pumpkin Colouring Contest at the Disco.
1) Ticket sales on Kindo have closed. Physical tickets have been distributed to the kids today at school - please check their school bags for these and bring to disco on Friday.
There will be door tickets available on the night - please bring $5 cash per child. Pizza and water will be provided to the children attending.
2) We need 2 helpers to sell ice block and drinks before the senior disco! This will only be for 20 mins and help with pack down. Please help by signing up https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QuD1fBzL52Xv8SHnnAciNTuVs4bfm4F0m5zNEUbfy4Y/edit?usp=sharing
3) Ice blocks and Fizzy Drink - remember to bring cash to purchase ice blocks and drinks before both junior and senior discos.
4) Drop and leave event - Unless you are a parent helper, this is a drop and leave event. The new canopy has been completed, so why not bring a chair and have a chat with other parents (and buy a yummy ice block and/or fizzy drink)!
5) Halloween Colouring Competition - Well done to all the students who entered the colouring competition. The doors of the Hall look absolutely amazing and shows how creative MENPS students can be. Winners will be announced at the Disco and if a student is not in attendance their prize will be given to them next week.
Second hand uniform shop open tomorrow and next Wednesday!
We are down to the last few shops of the year 😁 We are open both:
-Friday 27th October 8.15 - 9.15am AND
-Wednesday 1st November 8.15 - 9.15am
In the PTA Room: follow signs from Valley Rd gates OR order online by emailing Jane at menpspta@gmail.com. Pay via Cash or Bank transfer.
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
Email menpspta@gmail.com | Refer to the PTA website for information on the various fundraising and community activities.
Follow us on Facebook and keep up to date with the PTA on Mount Eden Normal Primary School PTA page.
THANK YOU to RAY WHITE MOUNT EDEN for their generous support for MENPS!