Tena Koutou, Talofa Lava, Malo e Lelei, Namaste, Ni sa bula, Noaia’e mauri, Fakalofa lahi atu, Kia Orana, Ni Hao, An Nyung Ha Sai Yo, Nay Ho, Hej. Greetings to our school families.
Last week I spent an incredibly miserable day, lying firstly in the back of the bus, and then in my bunk, struck down with a tummy bug for 24 hrs at Camp Tongariro. Through a haze of feeling sorry for myself, I was struck by how empathetic our Year 6’s were towards me. Not a word society usually associates with a bunch of pre teens away with their mates. But as I heard them tip toe past, offering to help in a range of ways, and generally modifying their behaviour for my benefit, I was reminded that we are growing some pretty special kids in this community, who do truly have a sense of “living their values”.
A personal highlight for many of us on camp was actually to see Finn Gibson, who for medical reasons couldn’t join us, waiting by the side of the road complete with signs, to wave and welcome us back. Not an easy feat considering the delays we had with Auckland traffic! Thanks Finn, for ending the camp on such a special note.
It was also special for us all to have Mrs Jill Corkin back as “Camp Mother”, cooking us beautiful food every night, and keeping our bellies full, and spirits high.
Great memories, great people. A winning combination.
Nga mihi,
Kathryn Ramel
Principal
School Diary
Week 8: 19 June – 23 June
Mon 19.6 ERO in the school as part of our normal review cycle
Tues 20.6 Netball Zone Day – Year 5 & 6
Fri 23.6 Senior School Planting Day at Scandretts (Year 5 & 6 only)
Week 9: 26 June – 30 June
Weds 28 BOT Meeting 6:30pm in the boardroom
Fri 30.6 Mid Year Reports Home
Week 10: 3 July – 7 July
Tues 4.7 Soccer Zone Day – Year 5 & 6
Tues 4.7 Parent Teacher Interviews 2:20pm – 8:00pm
Weds 5.7 PTA Meeting – 7:30 in the staffroom
Thurs 6.7 Parent Teacher Interviews 3:20pm – 5:00pm
Fri 7.7 Full School Assembly – Kah 2
Fri 7.7 PTA Quiz Night and Silent Auction
Fri 7.7 Last day term 2
Welcome to our new students – we hope you enjoy your time at our school
Oceana Jones – Kau 01
We welcome the Education Review Office next week
The reviewers from ERO will be in our school next week, as part of our regular review cycle. The review should conclude by Thursday afternoon, and our report will follow, up to two months later. We will be holding a very brief powhiri in the hall at 9:15 on Monday morning – all welcome.
Mid Year Reports & Parent Teacher Interviews – coming soon
Busy times for our teachers at the moment. They are currently finalizing mid year assessments, working on written reports, and preparing for parent teacher interviews. Please check the bag of your eldest child for your interview booking sheet. We are holding one late night on Tuesday 4 July, and offering an alternative option on Thursday 6 July, until 5:00pm. Please return your interview booking sheets by next Friday.
Year 6 Camp Tongariro
We were incredibly proud of our Year 6’s last week, as they took on the challenge of Camp Tongariro. They conquered the High Ropes in Taupo, Caving in the Okupata Dropshaft and White Water Rafting on the Tongariro River. The weather was stunning for the Taranaki Falls Walk, and for the first time ever, the ski field was actually open at Happy Valley, Whakapapa. We have postponed our camp assembly slightly to allow plenty of time to prepare, but will advertise this with plenty of warning. Huge thank you to Shane McGuire, Richard Neale and Jean Vegar who were our camp parents. Well done to Miss Thomas, and Mr Chapman for keeping the camp running full steam ahead, when Miss Ramel decided to share in her family’s tummy bug.
Trees for Survival Planting
Our Year 3 & 4 students from Puriri 2 braved the winter elements this week to continue the reforestation of native bush on Solway’s Deer Farm. Our students have been a part of the process every step of the way, since the seedlings were very small. We are proud to know our school is making such a significant contribution to the continuing survival of native birds and insects in our area, while also helping to improve the quality of our waterways by minimizing farm run-off. A huge thank you to Mrs Mackay for her leadership in this area.
Quiz Night and Auction
Our amazing PTA have been working exceptionally hard on what promises to be a fun night out for all. Put Friday 7 July (last day of term) into your diaries now. Proudly sponsored by Steffan Meyer of Bayleys Real Estate, come along to take out bragging rights for the top quiz team in the mighty Mahurangi East! Tickets are $20 per person, which includes one complimentary pizza for the table on arrival and a complimentary drink* per person.
(*alcoholic and non-alcoholic choices are available for sale at the venue, normal age restrictions and responsible host duties apply.)
There will be a range of further dinner platters which may be ordered (see below), and thank you to the Mahue family of Liqourland Snells Beach for obtaining a licence to sell wine and beer by the bottle on the night. Bookings may be made for a table size of your choice, until tickets sell out. Silent auction items will be advertised the week before, and there are some brilliant options – definitely worth a look!
WHERE:
Mahurangi East Hall (next to library on Hamatana Rd)
Doors open 6.30 pm—7.00pm quiz start
WHAT:
7 rounds with a live auction part way through
You can bid on silent auction items during evening
Prizes and bragging rights awarded for the best dressed themed table and for the winning team
FOOD/DRINK:
You can pre-order and pay for food platters when you book and pay for your table.
Artisan platter $20.00
Snack platter $20.00
Hot food platter $20.00
Dessert platter $10.00
Pizzas $10.00
Further details, including booking:
TICKETS: cost $20.00 per person we have a range of table sizes for your team but are limited by available facilities so book now so your preferences can be accommodated.
The cost of the ticket also includes a complimentary pizza for the table on arrival and a complimentary drink* per person.
*alcoholic and non-alcoholic choices are available for sale at the venue, normal age restrictions and responsible host duties apply.
Our liquor license does not allow BYO or off-site sales sorry.
Wine sold by the bottle only. Beers will be available for sale by the bottle. Non- alcoholic beverages for sale by the bottle also.
GOOD TO KNOW:
This is an adults only R18 event. School policy dictates that no function can involve alcohol if children are present.
There will be a silent auction running on the night with lots of donated goods and services from our local business community.
These items will be announced a week before the quiz and sent home in a newsletter so you know what you will be able to bid on
There will be a ‘grab a shuttle bus home’ service running (gold coin donation, with all money being donated back to the PTA). No pick-up available.
Mobile eftpos will be available but we ask people to come cashed up where possible to avoid queues and overloading of the machine.
Credit cards will not be accepted sorry.
All won auctions must be paid for on the night.
No door sales will be available, get in quick to book and pay for your table and food.
Please phone Kim Love on 021 48 22 68 or email her on kim@thebusinessconcierge.c
No bookings will be finalized until an order form has been completed, processed, and paid.
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