MENPS News

Kia ora koutou

First of all, I’d like to congratulate all our Athletics participants (so far), who have been hard at work on the track developing their skills and encouraging one another. We’re also looking forward to cheering on our Zones team later this term, in addition to awaiting results from our very first Table Tennis tournament, taking place today!

Last night was a major highlight for music, with the MENPS Choir joining schools from across the cluster at Holy Trinity Cathedral for the Eden/Albert Choir Performance.

This was a wonderful evening’s celebration of music, with the smiles on the faces of the performers adding to the beautiful singing the audience enjoyed. Sincere thanks are due to Associate Principal Aone Laufili for her organisation, and also to our Resource Manager, Angela Dorrington. We’re extremely fortunate that choral singing is Angela’s passion, and grateful that she volunteered her free time to work with the children over many months in preparation for the event.

I'd like to give a special shout out to Olive and Zara, who soloed so beautifully on the night!

Ka kite anõ i a koutou

Alan Jackson

Principal

Friday 15th November:

• Year 5/6 Athletics POSTPONED
• PTA Second Hand Uniform Shop open - 8:15am - 9:15am
• Junior Assembly 10am - 10:30am
• PTA Ice Block Sales $2 - 3:00pm

Monday 18th November:

• Mid Term 4 Cohort Entry starts

Tuesday 19th November:

• Year 5/6 Athletics - Margaret Griffen Park - parents welcome - 10am - 2:15pm (approx)

Wednesday 20th November:

• BOT Meeting - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

We have important PTA roles that we need to fill for 2025 - can you help?? Email us: menpspta@gmail.com if you have any questions or are interested in these roles. Thank you!

We have two wonderful treasurers who support the PTA. One role covers day to day treasury logistics (eg banking and eftpos administration). We are looking for someone to take over the second treasury role, which is more accounting focused.

The role involves:

- Co-authorising bank payments

- Completing monthly bank reconciliations

- Completing annual financial statements and lodging them on the Charities Services website

- Occasionally issuing invoices to sponsors

Time commitment is approx an hour per month, plus a couple more hours at year end to do the financial statements. Basic accounting knowledge will be necessary, but it's not complicated if you are familiar with book-keeping. We use MYOB which is super intuitive. Because you can choose when you complete the monthly tasks, this role is a great way to contribute to the school if you have a basic understanding of accounting and a bit to juggle in your schedule.

If you are interested in the role or you have any questions, please email us: menpspta@gmail.com.

The PTA meet once a term (second Tuesday of every term). The PTA secretary's role involves:

1. Sending out a meeting agenda and meeting invite one week prior to each PTA meeting.

2. Recording meeting minutes and distributing after the meeting.

3. Maintaining a contact list of PTA members and making sure they are notified of regular PTA meetings.

Time commitment is approx. 1 hour per month. No experience required - any questions, please email: menpspta@gmail.com.

This is an easy role to assist the PTA and get to know the full range of PTA events/initiatives. This role could be job-shared if you want to partner with one or more people. Time commitment is approx. 15-30 minutes per week to collate and write the weekly newsletter. Any questions - email menpspta@gmail.com!

We are excited to announce our upcoming Cultural Festival for term 2 2025! We invite you to join us in making this event a memorable celebration of diversity and creativity! We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with various tasks, from organizing activities to setting up and taking down the event.

Suggestions Welcome! We also welcome your ideas and suggestions for activities, performances, or food that you would like to see at the festival. Please email us at menpspta@gmail.com.

Open Meeting Invite (online) - Thursday 21 November @ 7pm

Dial in to discuss and share ideas for the festival - register your interest by emailing menpspta@gmail.com and we will send you the link! ALL WELCOME!!

Celebrate mid-term with an ice-block! For sale under the canopy on Friday 15th at 3pm. $2 each.

• 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.
• 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!

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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

School Representative Hilary Edwards

Full team of amazing parents/caregivers listed here