Website Manager – Ngaere School

Wednesday 24th July 2024

July 24, 2024 by Website Manager

Ngaere School

School Newsletter

Living & Learning with RESPECT

Term 3 Week 1

Wednesday 24 July 2024

Welcome – Nau mai haere mai

Welcome back to what promises to be a busy third term.

Special welcome to those children and their families joining Ngaere School for the first time: Neko (R6), Riley, Lachlan & Alyssa as new Entrants in Room 1.

This term teachers are working with their classes to put together a school-wide production, the first for a few years. Thank you to Miss Dravitzki who is driving this.

Our two senior rooms are also busy with sport (Rich / Weir matches and McLeod Shield / Hurlstone Trophy) as well as an opportunity to engage with the Taranaki wide Lead Conference mid August and the EPro8 Technology challenge which will kick start next week with children in Rooms 5, 6 & 7 being able to show how they can work together using the EPro8 kits we hire for the week.

Cross Country training starts this term with dates for our school cross country being set soon. Competent competitors 8 years and up will be able to opt into the Central Cross Country in Stratford and then onto the Taranaki Champs in Hawera towards the end of term.

It is also time to start thinking about pet calves or lambs for our Pet Day which will be at the beginning of Term 4, Wed 16 Oct.

Our overarching focus for the term is ‘Excellence’. We define this as, “Personal best always. Recognising and celebrating the achievements of ourselves as well as others around us.” We will be looking for this in many aspects of school life including bookwork, behaviour choices, achievement, pride in their uniform.

As always, I am available to discuss any concerns or queries regarding your child’s schooling. Feel free to call in or make an appointment through the office.

Kind regards,

Megan

New Principal Appointment: The school board are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Shane Burgess (currently Deputy Principal at Tawhiti School, Hawera) as our new Principal as of beginning of Term 4. I am looking forward to meeting with Shane and ensuring a smooth transition for him into the role.

SCHOOL ASSEMBLY THIS FRIDAY 2.30PM SCHOOL HALL

Due to the production this term, assemblies will be every second Friday with the first one this week.

Last term saw some amazing Art appear in each class inspired by well known artists. Please feel free to come and have a look!

FRIDAY PIE DAY IS BACK!

Due to the success of last terms Friday Pie Day we have decided to run it again starting next Friday 02nd August and running for the next 7 Fridays.

We have added a few extra items to the menu, so we have for sale now Mince Pie $5, Mince & Cheese Pie $5, Sausage Roll $3, Lasagne Topper $3 and small mince pie $1.50.

You can order weekly or for the whole 8 weeks. Order forms will come home with your children today and will be due back by 9am next Thursday 01st August.

CHECK OUT THE SCHOOL VEGE CART!

We have available for a koha: Seedless, easy peel mandarins and lemons, also some kale, lettuce and broccoli seedlings ready for planting.

Awesome readers in the Junior School

(Apparently they even kept reading throught the holidays!)

SCHOOL ACCOUNTS – WINTER SPORTS FEES

For those students who have played Netball, Hockey & Basketball this season, fees have now been invoiced to your account and will be emailed out today. If you are unable to pay the amount in full, we gladly accept regular affordable payments. Please remember to include your childs name with the payment. A huge thank you to the Ngaere School PTA who have subsidised these fees substantially.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB ISSUE 5 OUT NOW.

ORDERS & MONEY DUE BY FRIDAY 08TH AUGUST

Community Engagement Meeting:

Proposed Amendment to the Ngaere School Enrolment Scheme

Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga| The Ministry of Education is working in collaboration with our school board to amend the enrolment scheme for our school.
The amendment is required to:
• ensure the home zone includes all the addresses for which Ngaere School is the closest school of its type.
• update references to legislation
• remove ambiguities
A proposed amendment has been drafted and is available to be viewed at the school office.
As part of this process, the Board, along with the Ministry of Education would like to consult with the school community and with people living in the area for which the school is a reasonably convenient school. We are therefore holding a community engagement meeting at 3:30 pm on Thursday 1 August 2024, to be held here at school.
To help us with planning, could you please advise the school office on 06 7648643 if you are attending.
If you are unable to personally attend either meeting, or would prefer to respond via e-mail, please feel free to comment or ask questions by e-mailing John Dale, Senior Adviser Network via: John.Dale@education.govt.nz .

Can you figure out who these staff members are?

Forward Planning – Some Dates for your calendar

Monday 22 July – Term 3 Begins
Thursday 25 July – Taranaki Bulls Visit
Monday 29 July – Friday 2 August – Rm 5, 6, 7 EPro 8 week
Wednesday 31 July – Rm 6 visit to Rock Pools
Thursday 1 August – Enrolment Scheme Community Meeting 3.30pm
Monday 5 August – PTA Meeting 7pm – Everyone Welcome
Wednesday 7 August – NZ Playhouse performance
Friday 9 August – Rich – Weir Rugby / Netball against Toko (at Ngaere) 1pm
Friday 9 August – Scholastic Book Club Due
Friday 16 August – Lead Conference (Virtual)
Wednesday 21 August – McLeod Shield / Hurlstone Cup matches, Hawera
Wednesday 21 August – Board meeting
Friday 30 August – Yr 5 & 6 EPro8 event
Friday 6 Sept – School Photos
Thursday 18 Sept – School Production
Thursday 26 Sept – School Speech finals
Friday 27 Sept – Last Day Term 3
Monday 14 October – Term 4 Begins
Wednesday 16 Oct – Pet Day
Tuesday 12 – Thursday 13 Nov – Yr 7 & 8 Camp, TOPEC
Thursday 12 Dec – End of Year Prize Giving
Tuesday 17 Dec – Last day 2024

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Community Notice – New Principal Announced

July 23, 2024July 19, 2024 by Website Manager

The Ngaere School Board is very excited to announce the appointment of Shane Burgess as our new Principal as of the 14th October 2024. The Ngaere School community can be assured that the selection process was robust and thorough. We listened to the staff and community feedback. The board believes Shane will be an excellent leader for our kura and we’re looking forward to welcoming him at the start of Term 4.

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa
Ko Shane Burgess tōku ingoa

I am immensely excited and feel very privileged to have been offered the role as Tumuaki/Principal at Ngaere School.
I’m currently employed as the Deputy Principal at Tawhiti School in Hāwera, having returned to New Zealand from London at the end of 2017. I have taught and led in a number of schools around the country over the past 20 years but have always been proud to call Taranaki ‘home.’

Hugely passionate about Music, The Performing Arts, Te Aō Māori and Education Outside of the Classroom, I’m looking forward to the opportunity of leading a school with long held traditions and a real community spirit.

My wife Jade and I are the proud parents of two wonderful children – Maia and George, who I’m sure you’ll meet in and around the school, on the side of the sports fields and bounding into many school and community events over the next few years.

I look forward to meeting and getting to know the Ngaere community in the very near future.

Ngā manaakitanga
Shane Burgess

Shane Burgess.jpg

Newsletter Wednesday 03rd July 2024

July 3, 2024 by Website Manager

Ngaere School

School Newsletter

Living & Learning with RESPECT

Term 2 Week 10

Wednesday 03 July 2024

Welcome – Nau mai haere mai

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday.

Term 3 begins Monday 22nd July 2024.

If you are in the school in the next few days, please take the time to check out the blue lost property cupboard as there is alot of clothing items in there at the present. You may recognise items of clothing that your child does not. The cupboard is situated on the deck area between rooms 4 & 5.

END OF TERM ASSEMBLY FRIDAY AT 2.30PM

FROM THE BOARD CHAIR:
We’re really excited to let you know that we have had a great number off quality applications for our schools principal position returned to us so far, applications close on Friday the 5th with shortlisting going ahead on Saturday 6th. The Board will likely interview our shortlisted applicants on the weekend of 13th with a decision made soon after.

Community Engagement Meeting:

Proposed Amendment to the Ngaere School Enrolment Scheme

Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga| The Ministry of Education is working in collaboration with our school board to amend the enrolment scheme for our school.
The amendment is required to:
• ensure the home zone includes all the addresses for which Ngaere School is the closest school of its type.
• update references to legislation
• remove ambiguities
A proposed amendment has been drafted and is available to be viewed at the school office.
As part of this process, the Board, along with the Ministry of Education would like to consult with the school community and with people living in the area for which the school is a reasonably convenient school. We are therefore holding a community engagement meeting at 3:30 pm on Thursday 1 August 2024, to be held here at school.
To help us with planning, could you please advise the school office on 06 7648643 if you are attending.
If you are unable to personally attend either meeting, or would prefer to respond via e-mail, please feel free to comment or ask questions by e-mailing John Dale, Senior Adviser Network via: John.Dale@education.govt.nz .
Ngā mihi nui

Classes from across the Junior School were lucky to have a visit from Local Hero Constable Pip today.

LAST PIE DAY FRIDAY 05th JULY.

ORDERS AND MONEY ARE DUE 9am Thursday 04th July.

RAFFLE TICKETS FOR SALE $2 EACH

4 CHANCES 2 WIN

A $50 WOOLWORTHS OR $50 Z VOUCHER

Tickets available from the School Office

Forward Planning – Some Dates for your calendar

Wednesday 3 July – Yr 5 & 6 Crowley Cup Tournament, Stratford
Wednesday 3 July – BOT Meeting 6.30pm
Friday 5 July – End of Term Assembly 2.30pm
Friday 5 July – Last Day Term 2
Monday 22 July – Term 3 Begins
Thursday 25 July – Taranaki Bulls Visit
Thursday 1 August – Enrolment Scheme Community Meeting 3.30pm
Monday 5 August – PTA Meeting 7pm – Everyone Welcome
Wednesday 7 August – NZ Playhouse performance
Friday 30 August – Yr 5 & 6 EPro8 event
Friday 6 Sept – School Photos
Wednesday 18 Sept – School Production
Friday 27 Sept – Last Day Term 3
Monday 14 October – Term 4 Begins
Wednesday 16 Oct – Pet Day
Tuesday 12 – Thursday 13 Nov – Yr 7 & 8 Camp, TOPEC
Thursday 12 Dec – End of Year Prize Giving
Tuesday 17 Dec – Last day 2024

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Newsletter Thursday 27th June 2024

June 27, 2024 by Website Manager

Ngaere School

School Newsletter

Living & Learning with RESPECT

Term 2 Week 9

Thursday 27 June 2024

Welcome – Nau mai haere mai

Kia ora koutou,

A very warm welcome to Tayla and Celeste who have joined us in Room 1 at Ngaere School. Wishing you both happy school days.

Puanga Family Day

It was wonderful to see everyone come out and join us for our annual Puanga Celebration. I have to say I think it might just be my favourite one yet. It was touch and go with the weather, but the sun broke through for a sunny afternoon. The children sang their hearts out and it was great to sit and share a meal together. The school was so proud to show off all of their hard work this term and it was really nice to be able to publicly acknowledge all those special groups of people who help to make school happen. Well done to Chelsea for surviving her first community day as our new PTA chairperson, you worked hard to make this event a success. A huge thanks to the parents and PTA who came together to make the day happen, many hands certainly did make for light work. I hope you enjoyed our Art Exhibition. The children have spent many hours studying and developing their portraiture skills and it was exciting to see all their work on display. We look forward to welcoming Mrs England back next week!

Reminder: There is no school tomorrow as it is Matariki Day. Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend.

Penny Andrews – Acting Principal

Prizewinners of the Scavengerhunt

Congratulations to all those who managed to solve the scavenger hunt yesterday. Even when the clues were hidden in really tricky places. Here are the winners of the draw…

Large Prize: Ella Rm7

Spot Prizes: Lotus Rm7, Ollie Rm6, Alice Rm6, Bella Rm7, Dallas Rm3, Henry Rm1&2, Hunter T Rm 1&2

END OF TERM ASSEMBLY NEXT FRIDAY AT 2.30PM

LAST PIE DAY FRIDAY 05th JULY.

ORDERS AND MONEY ARE DUE 9am Thursday 04th July.

FIREWOOD RAFFLE

Congratulations to Marissa Mackellow Ticket No 364 who has won the Firewood Raflle.

A huge thank you to everyone who sold tickets and supported this raffle.

RAFFLE TICKETS FOR SALE $2 EACH

4 CHANCES 2 WIN

A $50 WOOLWORTHS OR $50 Z VOUCHER

Tickets available from the School Office

Celebrating Reading Success at Ngaere!

Well done to all those parents and students who are reading every night at home.

Junior Trip to the Firestation, Art Gallery and Library

Last Thursday the Rooms 1, 2 and 3 headed out to see how places in our community contribute to our lives and meet the people behind these vibrant community spaces.

“I liked the library. It was fun. I love to read. I like how the story comes together, if I was in a story I would be a cow. I would eat grass and drink water. The farmer would milk me. I would have a calf. I would name my baby Till. She would eat grass like me. She would drink water and she would grow up in my story.” By Georgia Rm 1 and 2

“Do you know what I liked the best? I liked the fire station and the bell. My favourite was the house that had the smoke in it. That is my favourite. The fire truck is my favourite too.” By Olivia Rm 1 and 2

Another Principal Sticker for Outstanding Effort in Writing

Well done Archie!

If you didn’t manage to get down to our Art Exhibition here are just a few of the many artworks that were on display:

Forward Planning – Some Dates for your calendar

Thursday 27 June – Scholastic Bookclub Issue 3 Due
Thirsday 27 June – Firewood Raffle Drawn
Friday 28 June – Matariki Day (school closed)
Tuesday 2 July – Room 6 trip to NP Rock Pools
Tuesday 2 July – Mid Year reports home
Wednesday 3 July – Yr 5 & 6 Crowley Cup Tournament, Stratford
Wednesday 3 July – BOT Meeting 6.30pm
Friday 5 July – Last Day Term 2
Monday 22 July – Term 3 Begins
Thursday 25 July – Taranaki Bulls Visit
Monday 5 August – PTA Meeting 7pm – Everyone Welcome
Wednesday 7 August – NZ Playhouse performance
Friday 30 August – Yr 5 & 6 EPro8 event
Friday 6 Sept – School Photos
Wednesday 18 Sept – School Production
Friday 27 Sept – Last Day Term 3
Monday 14 October – Term 4 Begins
Wednesday 16 Oct – Pet Day
Tuesday 12 – Thursday 13 Nov – Yr 7 & 8 Camp, TOPEC
Thursday 12 Dec – End of Year Prize Giving
Tuesday 17 Dec – Last day 2024

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Newsletter Wednesday 19th June 2024

June 19, 2024 by Website Manager

Ngaere School

School Newsletter

Living & Learning with RESPECT

Term 2 Week 8

Wednesday 19 June 2024

Welcome – Nau mai haere mai

Kia ora koutou,

Here at Ngaere School we have had another exciting week filled with amazing opportunities for our children. We are so fortunate to have such a great school whānau with parents going the extra mile to support the staff and students. Well done to our senior students who participated in the Jones Cup sports tournament on Monday at Toko School. This is always a great event for all students to have a go at Netball or Rugby whether they are a regular player or not. Some fantastic results with both year 7 & 8 rugby teams drawing for 1st, the Year 7 & 8 netball team coming second and the year 5 & 6 rugby team also coming second. A massive thank you goes to the coaches who helped out with training and running the teams on the day.

Jones Cup Report By Lacey & Tyler R7

On Monday the 17th of June the weather was not looking good. Despite this the Year 5 – 8 students headed out to Toko School to take part in the Jones Cup. The weather was a bit wet, but luckily towards the end of the day the sun was shining brightly.

Netball was really fun and we all played amazingly. The interceptions and goals caused a celebration every time. Everybody had a good time and we are proud of all of our teams. The yr 7 & 8 Ngaere Nebula team impressed us even more by walking away with the title of second place!

The rugby grounds were freezing cold but everyone got stuck in. The first game for the Year 7/8 was Ngaere vs Ngaere. It was a tough game. Well done to everyone who keep on going despite being tired and injured. We are proud of how everyone went. In first was Ngaere Nemesis, and in 2nd was the Ngaere Nukes.

Rugby Jerseys: Can you please check your child’s sports shirt, you actually may have one of our rugby shirts, we are missing 10 of them. They look like the sports shirts but are made from thicker, studier material. Please send back to school asap if you discover one at home. Thank you.

ASSEMBLY THIS FRIDAY AT 2.30PM

BROUGHT TO YOU BY ROOMS 6 & 7

THIS FRIDAY 21st JUNE.

ORDERS AND MONEY ARE DUE 9am TOMORROW (Thursday 20th June).

‘Champion of Champions’

Congratulations to our Year 7 & 8 Rippa rugby team that qualified for the ‘Champion of Champions’ tournament at Yarrow Stadium. on the 25th June. We wish you good luck!!

The team also includes Grace R6, who was absent for our photo.

Junior School Science Kit: Plants Petals and Pollinators

It was the Junior School’s turn this week to work through the activities in the “House of Science” Kit. These award winning science kits are designed to empower teachers in raising the children’s scientific knowledge and ability to think like a scientist. This box is bursting with equipment that helps students ‘see’ the structure of plants and flowers. Activities include germinating two varieties of bean seeds, linking plants to food through a simple matching activity and playing the ‘pollination game’. A digital microscope allows students to see parts of a plant that are very small but crucial in its survival. This fits perfectly with Room 3’s enviro work, raising seedlings to sell on our produce stall with the support of their R7 William Pike Leader Poppy.

Junior Playgroup performing for our Cluster Play Day

A huge thank you to Ms. Hey who worked with a group of keen junior actors to perform the “Three Little Pigs” for the Junior Cluster Play Day at Midhirst school. The children were delighted to be able to perform it for the school during Friday Assembly.

The Art of the Portrait Painting

Our Community Ngaere School Art Expo

We will be holding a Ngaere School Art Exhibition in the school hall in next week. The art works in the hall will be open to the community for viewing on the following days … Day time viewings:

Monday 24th June : 8.30 am – 3.30 pm

Tuesday 25th June: 8.30 am – 3.30 pm

Wednesday 26th June: Puanga Hākari//Community Celebration 12.30 pm.

Night time Viewing:

Monday 24th June: 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm

The PTA will have some raffles on offer for $2 (cash only please) which will be drawn on the afternoon of our Puanga Hākari/Community Celebration.

Puanga Hākari/Community Celebration

Whanau Day!

With Puanga drawing near we will be celebrating this year with a whanau BBQ on Wednesday the 26th of June.

We invite families to join us in the courtyard ( in the hall if wet) at 12.30 pm to begin with a welcome from our school leaders we will then …

Have a school and family scavenger hunt.

With your child as your guide you will be able to tour our classrooms with the community hobbies on display and tour the Art exhibition.

A BBQ Lunch will be served.

A huge thank you to the PTA for providing the BBQ lunch.

Please note that we asking that families please bring along a plate of baking (biscuits/cakes/slices/lollies) on the day to put on a baking table to share with children and whānau. Thank you.

Please get your Whānau/Puanga BBQ RSVP back to Karen ASAP. These were sent home with the students yesterday. If you did not receive one, there are copies available from the school office or attached below:

Download: Puanga Hākari_Community Celebration.pdf

FIREWOOD RAFFLE

To Be Drawn Next Thursday 27th June 2024

Can we please get all remaining tickets and money back by Wednesday 26th June. Thank you.

Digging the New Spades!

The school leaders were very proud to be able to purchase new spades for the sandpit with the proceeds from the Enviro trolley. The sandpit is one of the Junior children’s favourite outside activities during breaks.