TE PĀNUI O TE KURA O PUKETAPU

Kia Māia - Be Courageous

Kia Manawanui - Have a Heart

Kia Kaha - Do Your Best

Kia Ora - Be Well

We have just wrapped up an incredibly eventful and memorable week here at Puketapu School. With a wide range of activities and celebrations, it was a time filled with pride, gratitude, and a strong sense of community spirit. Let's take a moment to reflect on the highlights of this big week!

Assembly: Our school assembly was the heart and soul of the week, where students, staff, parents and community gathered to celebrate our achievements and bid farewell to some of our valuable staff members. It was a bittersweet occasion as we farewelled these incredible individuals who have made a significant impact on our school community.

Celebrating Student Achievements: At the assembly, we also took the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students. It was a joyous occasion as we awarded "Student of the Day" prizes.

Winning Whānau Announcement: In addition to the Student of the Day prizes, we proudly announced the winning whānau for this term. It was a tight competition. Congratulations to all members of the winning whānau... Kākāpō!

Kapa Haka Performances and Farewell: Our students showcased their talent and cultural pride through captivating kapa haka performances during the assembly followed by a heartfelt Haka to farewell departing staff members. The presence of ex-pupils and community members truly showcased the strong bond within our school community.

Appointment of Kaitiaki Tama & Kaitiaki Kōtiro: We are thrilled to announce the appointment of our Kaitiaki Tama and Kaitiaki Kōtiro for the second half of the year.
Taylor Harvey and Erin Sowman will join current Kaitiaki Kingston Benton and Ella Rauputu for the remainder of 2023. All four students have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and a commitment to serving our school community.

Manu Tukutuku Day: Following assembly, we invited families and community members back to school to celebrate Manu Tukutuku Day. Everyone enjoyed delicious sausages and had the opportunity to admire the beautiful kites created by our talented tamariki over the past few weeks.

It was a truly remarkable week at Puketapu School, highlighting the incredible achievements of our students, the dedication of our staff, and the strong sense of community that sets us apart. We extend our deepest appreciation to everyone who contributed to the success of these events.

It is with mixed emotions that we bid farewell to three remarkable individuals who have played an integral role in our school community. Corinne Sattler, Rachel MacAvoy and Tara Curtis, our treasures, will be leaving Puketapu School and their absence will be deeply felt by students, staff, and parents alike.

Corinne, as we reflect on the remarkable 27-year journey at Puketapu School, we recognize the countless lives she has touched and the positive impact she has made throughout her tenure. She has tirelessly worked to uplift our school, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of countless students, staff, and parents. Her passion for education and her unwavering belief in the potential of every child have been the driving forces behind her remarkable contributions. Corinne has worn many hats; her leadership, guidance, and mentorship have shaped the minds and hearts of generations of students, providing them with the tools they need to succeed. Her unwavering commitment, tireless efforts, and unwavering dedication to the growth and success of our school will forever be etched in our hearts.

Rachel, as a dedicated teacher, has left an indelible mark on the minds and hearts of her students. Her passion for education and unwavering commitment to nurturing young minds has been truly inspiring. Rachel's infectious enthusiasm and creative teaching methods have helped her students foster a love for learning within them.

Tara, our caring and compassionate support staff member, has been a pillar of support for both students and teachers. Her genuine kindness and willingness to lend a helping hand have touched the lives of many. Tara's unwavering dedication to the well-being and happiness of our school community has created a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and supported.

To Rachel, Tara, and Corinne, thank you for being the treasures that you are. We will cherish the memories we have created together, and your legacies will live on within the walls of Puketapu School.

Kia hora te marino, Kia whakapapa pounamu te moana, kia tere te Kārohirohi i mua i tōu huarahi.

May the calm be widespread, May the ocean glisten as greenstone, May the shimmer of light ever dance across your pathway.

The past week of celebrations for Corinne / Miss Sattler.

PJ Day @ Puketapu School today!

We raised over $200 to donate to Ronald McDonald House.

It is that time of year! Mid year reports for all students were published on Hero on Wednesday 28 June.

We hope you are enjoying the changes to the way the reports look following feedback gathered in our parent survey earlier in the year.

If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher or make sure to discuss them at your child's Learning Conference next term.

We are halfway through the school year, so it is time to get students, teachers and whānau together to reflect on learning so far and think about goals for the rest of the year.

How does this work?

Every student, from every class, along with their parent(s)/caregiver(s), comes to meet with their child's teacher. Each meeting is for 15 minutes and the aim is to review how learning is going, reflect on progress, talk about hopes and goals for the rest of the year

This year our Learning Conferences will be held over two sessions:

Tuesday 25th July 2023

12.30pm - 8.00pm

Tuesday 1st August 2023

3.30pm -6.30pm

Bookings are made via Hero's new booking feature:

In the Hero app, you will see School Bookings in the main menu:

Click on School Bookings and then click on your child's name:

You will be able to see available spaces to book. Choose whichever suits you:

You can return to the app if you need to check your time or change it.

See Hero School-Bookings for more detailed information of how to book or change your appointment times.

If you have any trouble accessing Hero or need any support with it, please contact the school office.

Did you know we have free wifi for parents before and after school?

Between 8.30am and 9.30am and 2.30-3.15pm Monday-Friday

As at the office for more information.

You may have noticed that in your Hero Bookings for Learning Conferences that as well as your child's classroom teacher, you have another column to be able to book a time with our Literacy Specialist, Caro Den-McKay.

While this is primarily for the students already working with Mrs Den-McKay (they will know who they are), if you would like to discuss Literacy with Mrs Den-McKay, you are most welcome to make an appointment with her.

This will be in addition to the conference with your child's teacher.

Our school is committed to delivering health and physical education programmes that apply best practice, comply with relevant guidelines and legislation, and are appropriate for our school community. We support the positive and holistic development and health of our students.

In Term 3, we will be consulting with our school community about how we should implement the health curriculum. This is a requirement that we must undertake every two years under the Education and Training Act 2020.

After we have consulted our community we will then:

• determine the health education needs of our students
• inform the school community about the content of the health curriculum
• prepare a draft statement
• give members of the school community an adequate opportunity to comment on the draft statement
• consider any comments received.

Until this consultation is completed we will put our Relationships & Sexuality Education, part of the Health Education, on hold.

Next term, our Health Education focus will be on Food & Nutrition which will be delivered by Life Education in Weeks 4 - 6 as well as integrated through our term's Kaupapa (Learning Theme).

This week is national Support Staff week, celebrating all the many support staff in schools around the country. Teacher Aides, Office Staff, Caretakers, Groundspeople, Cooks, Cleaners and all the many roles that support teachers and staff every day.

Thank you to all our Support Staff for all their mahi.

TE MAKO MATAWHERO AWARDS

Week 10 Te Mako Matawhero Awards were handed out at Wednesday's assembly:

Rimu: Erin Mackenzie, Ruchita Medasetti, Hudson Ryan and Maddox Adamson

Tōtara: Flynn Bird,,Maleah Ruwhiu, Savannah Tunnicliff-Jury, Rubeelee Jeffrey
and Kohen Harvey.

Michele Oldfield (Learning Assistant) also received a special mention and certificate!

Kōwhai: Rihari Hotene, Kaitlyn Veza, Summer Wilkinson and Naia Patten

Kauri: Kallana Bradnock, Onaleah Zandbergen and Lydia Walthew

DUFFY AWARDS

Lots of tamariki from classes at all levels got to choose a book to keep with their award this week.

Rocky Lomano and Lexi Gorrie

This term we have tried some tasty new items on the menu and they have been a hit! Watch out for more new dishes next term... yum!

On Wednesday we enjoyed a sausage sizzle as part of our Manu Tukutuku Day.

A BIG SHOUT OUT to The Kiwi Butcher Shop, New Plymouth for their donation of sausages.

A message from Good Seed Trust:

Good Seed's Out of School Care is up and running, whoop whoop !It's been so exciting having so many tamariki joining us over the past few weeks. Check out some of the pics!

We wanted to let you know that there is NO HOLIDAY PROGRAM running these holidays, but we aim to have one in October. So keep a look out for that!

Regos are now open for TERM 3 bookings, follow this link: https://enrolmy.com/good-seed-trust/book-now/15-Good-Seeds-Before-and-After-School-Care---Term-3-Bell-Block

If anyone has any questions about bookings etc., you are welcome to contact Letitia White, on 027 201 8079.

We love the learning going on around the school this week:

Kauri Rippa Rugby Champions of Champions at Yarrow Stadium on Tuesday

Thursdays Tōtara Ranui Day

Tōtara making their kites for Manu Tukutuku Day

Puketapu Rima Netball Team dressed as Rugby players for their final game this week

Kōwhai students Georgia-Lee Scrimgeour, Charlotte Mangin, Summer Wilkinson and Layla Hardgrave with their space creations which they presented in Kōwhai assembly.

Dress up fun on Thursday in Whaea Flo's Kōwhai

Taaj Prestney, Lyric Falaniko and Taine McKenna working together in Kōwhai

Puketapu Toru had their last game this week, finishing off the season with 8 wins 0 losses, scoring a whopping 132 goals and conceding only 15

Go Puketapu Toru!!!!

Rimu Rānui day fun!

We have been generously donated large amounts of mens, womens and children's quality clothing and shoes for our fundraising sale which will take place at Northpoint Church on July 7th and 8th.

Year 7/8 whānau and children keep your eye on Hero next week to let the organisers know how you can help.

We need people to set up during the day on Friday, help at the sale on Friday and/or Saturday and then pack up once it is over.

It's not too late to donate. Contact kimsowman@gmail.com for information.

Plus we need all the large paper supermarket bags you have. Please deliver to Mr Lewis's class.

Riddick & Skye Ramsay had their end of term grading and In-House Jiu-Jitsu Tournament on Saturday. They both gained their Third tip (white belt).

Chayse Hodson and Zane Wilkinson sharing their awards from Gymnastics Waitara

Leo Jeffrey and Hudson Ryan went to support their teacher Whaea Kennedy at Football in the weekend. Hudson said "Whaea Kennedy is the BEST and she got 2 goals in and her team won"

If you have anything you would like to share or celebrate from home please email it to office@puketapu.school.nz

Happy Birthday to all tamariki that have Birthdays over the next week and the school holidays:

• Paris-Maree Yorke
• Lachie Waldron
• Harry Smith
• Bella Neilson
• Jada Graham Moore
• Atlas Marshall
• Nicole Jupp
• Parekaiuru Tuturu o te Atiawa
• Lexis Darby
• Alizeyh Tuhaka
• Triston Kake
• Khan Barnard-Perry
• Addyson Chaloner
• Madie Cadman
• Mila Hyland
• Reeve Cooper
• Madison Webby
• Brodie Houghton
• Rowan Evans

Upcoming Whole School Events/Dates

Please check the Hero App for more dates specific to your child's class.

Term 3

Monday 17 July

• First Day back for Term 3

Tuesday 25 July

• Learning Conferences #1 12:30-8:00pm
• School finishes at 12pm for Learning Conferences

Thursday 27 July

• Home & School meeting 6.30pm

Monday 31 July

• Board Meeting

Tuesday 1 August

• Learning Conferences #2 3:30-6:30pm

Friday 25 August

• School Fun Run

Friday 22 September

• Last Day of Term 3

This year Noel Leeming and Warehouse Stationery have teamed up to offer our wider Kura Whānau (including parents, students, staff and the community) the opportunity to unlock amazing deals during the July School Holidays.

They are delighted to once again support KidsCan by dedicating 2.5% of total sales to Tamariki experiencing hardship across Aotearoa. Last year over $15,000 was raised, so we’re looking forward to supporting them again this year.

New Plymouth Rangers are proud to be apart of the new NZ Football Fantails programme, which is designed to attract new female players to the beautiful game.

The weekly sessions will focus on helping girls make friends, having fun, improving their skills and being active through football.

The programme will begin on Wednesday 19th July at 5:15pm at Merrilands Domain.

Register here using the link: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/236884

#newzealandfootball

Sensei Shane | Martial Arts Instructor

www.senseishane.org

Ph 027 268 0141

Email: office@puketapu.school.nz
Website: www.puketapu.school.nz
Location: Dillon Drive, Bell Block, New Plymouth, New Zealand
Phone: 06 755 0973