MENPS News

Kia ora koutou

I’d also like to once again acknowledge the PTA for their fundraising efforts from 2023, which enabled the Board to complete the brand new 2nd netball turf on the top court in good time for the netball season, in addition to purchasing new hall tables/trolley and MENPS-branded marquees for future community events.

As you know, the Board relies entirely on fundraising and family donations to prioritise these kind of discretionary investments around the school, which would otherwise not be possible as they do not receive any Ministry funding.

In other property news, moving forward we will soon begin the replacement of our damaged Hall floor, along with (Ministry-funded) re-roofing, some classroom refurbishment and toilet upgrades in Block 2, all of which we hope to have underway before the end of the school year/start of 2025 classes.

A warm welcome back once again - we look forward to seeing you around school some time soon.

Ka kite anõ i a koutou

Alan Jackson

Principal

Friday 3rd May:

• Second Hand Uniform shop (8:15am - 9:15am)

Monday 6th May - NZ Sign Language Week

• Year 6 Camp Info Evening (6:00pm - 7:00pm)

Tuesday 7th May:

• PTA Meeting - Staffroom (7:00pm - 8:30pm)

It is only 5 weeks until the Dragon Boat festival! A call for help is coming soon - this could be setting up on the day or taking a shift running stalls such as candy floss, pop corn, iceblocks/drinks & dumplings.

In the meantime, mark your diaries - Saturday June 8th and keep a look out for how you and your tamariki can be part of our only PTA community event of the year.

• 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.
• Donations needed - especially good quality winter uniforms! If you have any uniforms that your child no longer fits/needs then please consider donating to the Uniform Shop. Donations can be dropped off at the office. Thank you!

MENPS Staffroom

All welcome – we will be discussing upcoming events for Term 2. Look forward to seeing you there.

It was wonderful to see so many of you at the Whakatau this week.

If you would like to find out more about the MENPS PTA, including ways to get involved, check out https://www.menpspta.co.nz/ or email us on menpspta@gmail.com.

Collect stickers from Yummy Apples, and the cut out labels (or bar codes) from Yummy Apple bags. Completed sheets can be dropped back to your class teacher or the office at any time until the 20th Sept 2024. Stickers will be redeemed for new sports equipment for MENPS. Thanks for collecting!!

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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 Chelsea Chen

Treasurer Linda Waddington-Miller & Paula Tran

PTA Advisor Chantal Brunner

Sponsorships Rayni Chung

School Representative Hilary Edwards

Full team of amazing parents/caregivers listed here

Pottery market coming up on the Fri/Sat of Mother's Day weekend. Each piece unique, quality and handmade. It's also a fundraiser for St Columba's community work in Auckland, including its weekly lunch for 65 people, in its 8th year. Playground for littlies. Local cafés recommended for post-purchase refreshments. Entry to market by koha if you can.

CLAY WORKS Potters' Market 2024 | Facebook

We would also like to provide an update on Student ID cards. Unfortunately we will not be supporting physical ID cards this year – all queries will need to be forwarded to Plasticard (or manufacturer of your choice). Digital IDs under the Yoti app will also be discontinued; schools currently using the MyMahi student ID will still be able to use this for verification when loading concessions onto their AT HOP card.