Kia ora koutou

Our thanks to 'The Nukes' for a fantastic performance of original material last week in celebration of NZ Music Month, and also to Amanda and Viv in the library for their promotional work.

Tomorrow is our ‘Curriculum Day’, which was set aside for schools to continue working on the significant amount of curriculum material launched this year. School will be closed for instruction (and also for the King’s Birthday Public Holiday on Monday).

Our approach continues to ‘evolve’ in a measured and thoughtful way, assimilating new content through the lens of our aspirations and vision for children who are ‘Wide-eyed and Enthusiastic About Learning’.

Education is an area of public life and policy that undergoes regular change. While it may seem simple on the surface, human development and learning is nonetheless extremely complex and nuanced, so it is essential we take the time to consider the needs of the children we teach in our own context.

The challenge is to maintain a clear, coherent vision and approach that takes into account personal as well as academic development without losing sight of the breadth and richness of experiences that build essential character and values over time, which is something we continue to strive for here at MENPS.

All the best for the long weekend - we look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday.

Ka kite anõ i a koutou

Alan Jackson, Principal

Friday 30th May:

• Teacher Only Curriculum Day - Skids available

Monday 2nd June:

• Kings Birthday (Holiday)

Tuesday 3rd June:

• Year 4 Cross Country - at MENPS (save day Thurs 5th)

Our Cultural Festival will be happening on Saturday 7th June, 12–3pm, and we need your help!

Can you spare an hour to set up, run a stall, or help pack down? Every bit counts to make the day a success!

👉 Please sign up here: https://volunteersignup.org/XDMYX or email Menpspta@gmail.com

Let’s make it an amazing day for our tamariki!

We’re running a bake & dessert sale and a savoury dish stall at the Cultural Festival on Saturday 7th June, and we’d love your help!

Ypu are welcome to share a sweet or savoury dish that reminds you of home: We kindly ask for small

portions for our food stalls that keep well unrefrigerated.

🕚 Drop-off: From 11am at the food stall

🚫 No nuts, please

📋 Label with:

• Name of the dish

• Full list of ingredients(VG, Halal,Vegetarian etc)

If you know what you’ll be bringing, please email us at MENPSPTA@gmail.com

Otherwise, feel free to drop it off on the day.

Thanks for helping us celebrate the incredible diversity of our school.

Dear Mount Eden Normal Primary Whānau,

To celebrate the Cultural Festival, the MENPS PTA is excited to offer a special limited-time pre-sale of traditional Zong Zi !

These delicious sticky rice , wrapped in bamboo leaves and filled with savoury or sweet ingredients, are a wonderful way to enjoy and share an important part of Chinese culture.

🌿 Zong Zi Pre-Sale – Available Now on Kindo!

Don’t miss out — this is a limited-time offer are only available by pre-order.

📅 1st pre-order by: Friday, 30th May 📦 Pick-up date: Saturday, 31st May 💻 Order via Kindo

📅 2nd pre-sale start: 31st May - 6th June 📦Pick-up date: 7th June(Festival) 💻Order via Kindo

Whether you’re already a fan or trying zong zi for the first time, this is a delicious way to support our school’s cultural events and initiatives.

Thank you for supporting our vibrant MENPS community!

Warm regards,

Your Menps Pta

While the Cultural Festival is happening on the school grounds, the MENPS PTA will also be running a Second-Hand Clothing Sale in Room 29.

Come along and pick up some great items at low prices!

Cash or mobile banking accepted. (Festival tokens not valid for this activity.)

All proceeds go towards supporting the school. See you there! ;-)

Did you know that some of Yummy apples stickers are worth 2 points? Buy and enjoy these lovely new apple varieties, Lemonade, Ambrosia and Sweet Tango and DOUBLE your points. Stickers from these varieties can be put on the side of the Collection Sheet that has a picture of trees. If you don't have a Collection sheet, head to the office to get one or collect stickers on a blank sheet of paper.

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Refer to the PTA website for information on the various fundraising and community activities

Co-Chairs Pam Clifford & Svantje Reiber

Secretary April Alsari

Treasurers Paula Tran & Minaxi Chandra

PTA Advisor Chantal Brunner

Communications Gina Miao

School Representative Hilary Edwards

Full team of amazing parents/caregivers listed here

Please look for post on HERO closer to the open day date to register your child's attendance.

We are thrilled to announce a new performance series at Cornwall Park!

Spring Sundays will invite our vibrant and diverse community to perform in the iconic Cornwall Park Band Rotunda.

This free family friendly event series aims to celebrate and showcase the incredible talent within our community. Offering a platform for family-friendly

dance, theatre, or musical groups to showcase their talents.

This is a paid opportunity with $500 (including GST) available for each Spring Sunday.

You can find more information and an application form on our website. https://cornwallpark.co.nz/springsundays

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 15 June 2025.

Any questions please email events@cornwallpark.co.nz or phone 09 630 8485

Speed Limits are changing on roads near our school.

These changes will happen between 9-13 June 2025.

The Ministry of Transport has approved the Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limit 2024. This updated Rule requires Auckland Transport to reverse the permanent 30km per hour speed limits introduced around our school.

Speed limits are changing on around 1,500 Auckland roads. Please keep an eye out for new speed limit signs.

For more information visit:- https://at.govt.nz/speedlimitreversals