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Term 4  Week 8

Wednesday 29th November 2023

Welcome – Nau mai haere mai

Congratulations London and calf, Dallas!

London won the “Taranaki School Supreme Champion Beef Calf” category at the Stratford A&P show last weekend. She received a shield which will be engraved with her name and Ngaere School on it. Well done London!

POOL KEYS

These are available to purchase from the school office from today.  The cost is $60 (cash only please) for a key and are only available to school families.  There are a limited number of keys so it will be “first in, first serve”.  Keys are for use outside of school hours, ie after 3pm, weekends and holidays and must be returned at the end of the swimming season.  

LOOKING FOR A UTE OR SMALL TRACTOR FOR OUR XMAS FLOAT

Are you able to pull our float/trailer in the Eltham Xmas Parade on Friday 08th December? We will be leaving Ngaere School at 5.15pm and finishing up at the Eltham Town Hall at 7pm.  If you are able to help, please contact the school office or Mrs Andrews at penny@ngaere.school.nz . Thank you.

End of Year Prizegiving: Thursday 14th December 7pm at Stratford High School Hall. This is an opportunity to celebrate our Year 8 leavers and present our end of year trophies. More details will be sent home closer to the time.

Thursday will be the last official day for children for the year. School will be open until 12noon on Friday but we would appreciate it if children were not sent to school unless absolutely necessary. This is an opportunity for staff to do their final classroom clean and tidy as well as share information with your child’s next year teacher. 

The last day for the Ngaere school buses will be Thursday 14th December. 

Community Survey – Congratulations to Shantenelle Vest who won the $100 Voucher

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the survey.

We will share the obvious themes in next week’s newlsetter.

Children from Rooms 1 & 2 having fun at their PE lesson with Mrs Brown.

Junior Tryathlon: On Friday, 1st December children in Rooms 1-4 will be participating in a Junior Tryathlon at school. This will be in the middle block, from 11.15am.  Children may participate as an individual or in a group of three (all from the same year group), with one doing the biking, one doing the running and one doing the swimming.  Children will compete in their year group starting with the Year 0s. When they have finished then the Year 1s will start followed by the Year 2s then Year 3s and then Year 4s.   If your child is the cyclist or participating as an individual they will need to bring their bike.  These will need to be put down along the outside of the turf fence on arrival at school.  Cyclists will need a helmet and covered shoes.  Ngaere Sports shirts can be worn or school uniform.

Junior Big Day Out: On Thursday 7th December children in Rooms 1, 2 and 3 will be heading to Hollard Gardens for their Big Day Out. 

LOST PROPERTY:  There is currently alot of unclaimed items of clothing in the lost property cupboard.  If you are in school at any time please have a look at the big blue cupboard which is situated on the deck area outside Rooms 4 & 5. 

PET DAY TROPHIES:  These are now back from the engravers and can be collected from the school office.

PTA:  Next Meeting 7pm Wed 6th December in the staffroom.

All welcome.

 What’s On..

• Wed 29 Nov  – Fri 1 Dec – Room 5 Camp Konini Lodge 
• Friday 1 Dec – Try-athlon for Rooms 1, 2, 3 & 4
• Tuesday 5 Dec – Board Meeting 6pm
• Wednesday 6 Dec – PTA Meeting 7pm
• Thursday 7 Dec – Hollard Gardens (Rms 1, 2, 3)
• Friday 8 Dec – Float entry in Eltham Christmas Parade
• Monday 11 Dec – Reports home this week
• Tuesday 12 Dec – Rm 4 Vertical Horizon’s day
• Thursday 14th December – End of Year prize Giving 7pm SHS Hall
• Friday 15th December – Last day Term 4 (Children not expected at school)

School resumes for the 2024 school year Wednesday 31st January

COMMUNITY NOTICES

DOES ANYONE HAVE A CARSEAT I CAN BORROW:  Looking for a carseat with a 5 point harness for a small 4 year old to borrow from 20th December to 12th January.   Please contact Mel 021 0231 7666

Term 4  Week 7

Thursday 23rd November 2023

Welcome – Nau mai haere mai

NO ASSEMBLY THIS WEEK

Juniors on the bus to Midhirst for Tabloid Sports

End of Year Prizegiving: Thursday 14th December 7pm at Stratford High School Hall. This is an opportunity to celebrate our Year 8 leavers and present our end of year trophies. More details will be sent home closer to the time.

This will be the last official day for children for the year. School will be open until 12noon on Friday but we would appreciate it if children were not sent to school unless absolutely necessary. This is an opportunity for staff to do their final classroom clean and tidy as well as share information with your child’s next year teacher. 

The last day for the Ngaere school buses will be Thursday 14th December. 

Community Survey – Last chance

Drawn tomorrow

2023 Community Survey

School Magazine: Room 6 children have been working on collating all the photos and stories from throughout the year for our school magazine. They have done a great job ensuring that the activities from throughout 2023 have been included. It is just about to go to the printer to be returned in plenty of time for the end of the year. They will be on sale for $20 from the school office.

Year 7 and 8 children are currently in Wellington enjoying an urban experience, pictures from Police College & Space Place

Junior Tryathlon: On Friday, 1st December children in Rooms 1-4 will be participating in a Junior Tryathlon at school. This will be in the middle block, from 11.15am.  Children may participate as an individual or in a group of three (all from the same year group), with one doing the biking, one doing the running and one doing the swimming.  Children will compete in their year group starting with the Year 0s. When they have finished then the Year 1s will start followed by the Year 2s then Year 3s and then Year 4s.   If your child is the cyclist or participating as an individual they will need to bring their bike.  These will need to be put down along the outside of the turf fence on arrival at school.  Cyclists will need a helmet and covered shoes.  Ngaere Sports shirts can be worn or school uniform.

SWIMMING:  Swimming will begin on Monday 27th November for Rooms 4, 5, 6 & 7.  This will be weather dependant and at the Teachers discretion.  

Junior Big Day Out: On Thursday 7th December children in Rooms 1, 2 and 3 will be heading to Hollard Gardens for their Big Day Out. A letter with further details will be coming home tonight.

Thank you to the kind person who left a container of lollies in the teacher’s workroom last week. Such acts of kindness are really appreciated, especially during report writing time!

Thank you too, to those who have provided us with homebaking during the year. Again, very much appreciated by all the staff.

LOST PROPERTY:  

There is currently alot of unclaimed items of clothing in the lost property cupboard.  If you are in school at any time please have a look at the big blue cupboard which is situated on the deck area outside Rooms 4 & 5. 

PET DAY TROPHIES:  These are now back from the engravers and can be collected from the school office.

PTA NEWS

If you would like to help with the PTA fundraising efforts during the year please contact PTA Chair Monica (0276635565) or talk to Karen in the office (7648643)

Next Meeting 7pm Wed 6th December in the staffroom. All welcome.

 What’s On..

• Monday 27 Nov – Swimming begins (weather dependent)
• Wed 29 Nov  – Fri 1 Dec – Room 5 Camp Konini Lodge 
• Friday 1 Dec – Try-athlon for Rooms 1, 2, 3 & 4
• Tuesday 5 Dec – Board Meeting 6pm
• Wednesday 6 Dec – PTA Meeting 7pm
• Thursday 7 Dec – Hollard Gardens (Rms 1, 2, 3)
• Thursday 7 Dec – Senior Triathlon (Rms 5, 6, 7)
• Friday 8 Dec – Float entry in Eltham Christmas Parade
• Monday 11 Dec – Reports home this week
• Tuesday 12 Dec – Rm 4 Vertical Horizon’s day
• Thursday 14th December – End of Year prize Giving 7pm SHS Hall
• Friday 15th December – Last day Term 4 (Children not expected at school)

(Please note this may not be a complete list and some dates may change)

COMMUNITY NOTICES

The school holidays are nearly upon us – keep the kids entertained by taking them to an action- packed game of basketball.
The BNZ Breakers have 8 Auckland games remaining this season and every single game promises plenty of fun, giveaways, and entertainment for the whole family. Choose the dates that suit you and get behind the BNZ Breakers. Tickets are on sale at www.ticketmaster.co.nz

Term 4  Week 7

Thursday 23rd November 2023

Welcome – Nau mai haere mai

Juniors on the bus to Midhirst for Tabloid Sports

End of Year Prizegiving: Thursday 14th December 7pm at Stratford High School Hall. This is an opportunity to celebrate our Year 8 leavers and present our end of year trophies. More details will be sent home closer to the time.

This will be the last official day for children for the year. School will be open until 12noon on Friday but we would appreciate it if children were not sent to school unless absolutely necessary. This is an opportunity for staff to do their final classroom clean and tidy as well as share information with your child’s next year teacher. 

The last day for the Ngaere school buses will be Thursday 14th December. 

Community Survey – Last chance

Drawn tomorrow

2023 Community Survey

School Magazine: Room 6 children have been working on collating all the photos and stories from throughout the year for our school magazine. They have done a great job ensuring that the activities from throughout 2023 have been included. It is just about to go to the printer to be returned in plenty of time for the end of the year. They will be on sale for $20 from the school office.

Year 7 and 8 children are currently in Wellington enjoying an urban experience, pictures from Police College & Space Place

Junior Tryathlon: On Friday, 1st December children in Rooms 1-4 will be participating in a Junior Tryathlon at school. This will be in the middle block, from 11.15am.  Children may participate as an individual or in a group of three (all from the same year group), with one doing the biking, one doing the running and one doing the swimming.  Children will compete in their year group starting with the Year 0s. When they have finished then the Year 1s will start followed by the Year 2s then Year 3s and then Year 4s.   If your child is the cyclist or participating as an individual they will need to bring their bike.  These will need to be put down along the outside of the turf fence on arrival at school.  Cyclists will need a helmet and covered shoes.  Ngaere Sports shirts can be worn or school uniform.

SWIMMING:  Swimming will begin on Monday 27th November for Rooms 4, 5, 6 & 7.  This will be weather dependant and at the Teachers discretion.  

Junior Big Day Out: On Thursday 7th December children in Rooms 1, 2 and 3 will be heading to Hollard Gardens for their Big Day Out. A letter with further details will be coming home tonight.

Thank you to the kind person who left a container of lollies in the teacher’s workroom last week. Such acts of kindness are really appreciated, especially during report writing time!

Thank you too, to those who have provided us with homebaking during the year. Again, very much appreciated by all the staff.

LOST PROPERTY:  

There is currently alot of unclaimed items of clothing in the lost property cupboard.  If you are in school at any time please have a look at the big blue cupboard which is situated on the deck area outside Rooms 4 & 5. 

PET DAY TROPHIES:  These are now back from the engravers and can be collected from the school office.

PTA NEWS

If you would like to help with the PTA fundraising efforts during the year please contact PTA Chair Monica (0276635565) or talk to Karen in the office (7648643)

Next Meeting 7pm Wed 6th December in the staffroom. All welcome.

 What’s On..

• Monday 27 Nov – Swimming begins (weather dependent)
• Wed 29 Nov  – Fri 1 Dec – Room 5 Camp Konini Lodge 
• Friday 1 Dec – Try-athlon for Rooms 1, 2, 3 & 4
• Tuesday 5 Dec – Board Meeting 6pm
• Wednesday 6 Dec – PTA Meeting 7pm
• Thursday 7 Dec – Hollard Gardens (Rms 1, 2, 3)
• Thursday 7 Dec – Senior Triathlon (Rms 5, 6, 7)
• Friday 8 Dec – Float entry in Eltham Christmas Parade
• Monday 11 Dec – Reports home this week
• Tuesday 12 Dec – Rm 4 Vertical Horizon’s day
• Thursday 14th December – End of Year prize Giving 7pm SHS Hall
• Friday 15th December – Last day Term 4 (Children not expected at school)

(Please note this may not be a complete list and some dates may change)

COMMUNITY NOTICES

The school holidays are nearly upon us – keep the kids entertained by taking them to an action- packed game of basketball.
The BNZ Breakers have 8 Auckland games remaining this season and every single game promises plenty of fun, giveaways, and entertainment for the whole family. Choose the dates that suit you and get behind the BNZ Breakers. Tickets are on sale at www.ticketmaster.co.nz

Term 4  Week 6

Wednesday 15th November 2023

Welcome – Nau mai haere mai

Congratulations to Kowhai House for winning the first ever Ngaere School House Singing competition. Judges commented on the good song choice, ‘Mama Mia’ which had definte audience appeal.

Room 4 Calendar Art

Junior Tabloid Sports: Tabloid sports for children in years 0-4 will on Thursday 16th Nov at Midhirst School. Postponement day is Friday 17th. All children will travel by bus, leaving school at 9.30am to arrive in plenty of time for a 10am start.

Teams have 15 minutes at each rotation before moving on to the next activity with the last round finishing around 11.45am with lunch from 12 noon. Children will then come back to school for the afternoon programme. It is not necessary to take your child home for the afternoon but should you wish to you must advise the class teacher.

Parents are welcome to watch on the day.

Stratford High School Orientation Day: Year 8 – Friday 17th – 9am -2pm.

Children are to find their own way to Stratford High School on the day and are to meet at the school stadium with a pen, paper, water & snacks for the day. There will be a sausage sizzle lunch. Children are able to wear mufti with a warm jersey or jacket if the day is cooler. Covered in shoes are required. Any questions please talk to Year 8 teachers, Lisa or Emma.

School Closed Monday 20th Nov – Teacher Only Day

End of Year Prizegiving: Thursday 14th December 7pm at Stratford High School Hall. This is an opportunity to celebrate our Year 8 leavers and present our end of year trophies. More details will be sent home closer to the time.

This will be the last official day for children for the year. the school will be open until 12noon on Friday but we would appreciate it if children were not sent to school unless absolutely necessary. This is an opportunity for staff to do their final classroom clean and tidy as well as share information with your child’s next year teacher. 

The last day for the Ngaere school buses will be Thursday 14th December. 

One week left to have your say

Community Survey

One of our school’s strategic goals focuses on educationally powerful partnerships between our learners and our school community. We know how important whanau voice and support is for all our learners at Ngaere School and would appreciate you taking the time to fill in the following survey to guide our thinking as we review and revise our strategic thinking. 

2023 Community Survey

School Magazine: Room 6 children have been working on collating all the photos and stories from throughout the year for our school magazine. They have done a great job ensuring that the activities from throughout 2023 have been included. It is just about to go to the printer to be returned in plenty of time for the end of the year. They will be on sale for $20 from the school office.

PTA NEWS

If you would like to help with the PTA fundraising efforts during the year please contact PTA Chair Monica (0276635565) or talk to Karen in the office (7648643)

A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES WHO HAVE SPONSORED THE PREPARATION OF THE MAIZE PADDOCK SO FAR

 What’s On..

• Thursday 16th November – Rural Cluster Tabloids (Midhirst) Yr 1-4
• Friday 17th November – Stratford High School Orientation – Year 8
• Monday 20th November – Teacher Only Day (MoE Directed) School closed
• Tuesday 21st- Friday 24th November – Yr 7 & 8 Camp to Wellington
• Thursday 23rd November – Bookclub due 
• Monday 27 Nov – Swimming begins (weather dependent)
• Wed 29 Nov  – Fri 01 Dec – Room 5 Camp Konini Lodge 
• Tuesday 5 Dec – Board Meeting 6pm
• Wednesday 6 Dec – PTA Meeting 7pm
• Thursday 7 Dec – Hollard Gardens (Juniors)
• Friday 8 Dec – Float entry in Eltham Christmas Parade
• Monday 11 Dec – Reports home this week
• Tuesday 12 Dec – Rm 4 Vertical Horizon’s day
• Thursday 14th December – End of Year prize Giving 7pm SHS Hall
• Friday 15th December – Last day Term 4 (Children not expected at school)

(Please note this may not be a complete list and some dates may change)

COMMUNITY NOTICES

The school holidays are nearly upon us – keep the kids entertained by taking them to an action- packed game of basketball.
The BNZ Breakers have 8 Auckland games remaining this season and every single game promises plenty of fun, giveaways, and entertainment for the whole family. Choose the dates that suit you and get behind the BNZ Breakers. Tickets are on sale at www.ticketmaster.co.nz

Term 4  Week 5

Wednesday 8th November 2023

Welcome – Nau mai haere mai

Junior Tabloid Sports: Tabloid sports for children in years 0-4 will be next Thursday 16th Nov at Midhirst School. Postponement day is Friday 17th. All children will travel by bus, leaving school at 9.30am to arrive in plenty of time for a 10am start.

Teams have 15 minutes at each rotation before moving on to the next activity with the last round finishing around 11.45am with lunch from 12 noon. Children will then come back to school for the afternoon programme. It is not necessary to take your child home for the afternoon but should you wish to you must advise the class teacher.

Parents are welcome to watch on the day.

Please take the time to have your say.

Community Survey: One of our school’s strategic goals focuses on educationally powerful partnerships between our learners and our school community. We know how important whanau voice and support is for all our learners at Ngaere School and would appreciate you taking the time to fill in the following survey to guide our thinking as we review and revise our strategic thinking. 

2023 Community Survey

Education Outside the Classroom: We have a number of EOTC events this term with Year 7 & 8 heading to Wellington in a couple of weeks for their urban experience, Rm 5 staying a couple of nights at Konini Lodge, Mt Taranaki with lots of tramping planned, Rm 4 having had a day at Lake Rotokare on Monday and a day at Vertical Horizon’s planned for the last week of school, and a junior trip to Hollard Gardens later in the term.

None of these events would be possible without the support of parents so a big thank you to those who have volunteered to help in any way whatsoever for the class excursions.

We are limited in the number of adults we can take on overnight stays by the space available at the booked facilities and appreciate that a number of children can be disappointed their parents are not going with them. We see camps as a chance for children to test their independence a bit, supported by adults who are not their parents. However, we do understand that for some children the experience is too daunting. If your child is not attending camp they are still expected at school for the time their class is away.

CAMP FEES

Camp fees for both the Yr 7 & 8 trip to Wellington and the Rm 5 trip to Konini Lodge are due by Friday please.  If there is an issue with payment of these fees could you please contact the school to discuss.  Thank you.

Congratulations!

We have a number of our children doing some amazing things outside of school.

Recently we had Amelia, Lacey B, Kate & Lacey S take part in Cheerleading competition in Auckland. Amelia & Lacey B’s team took out 1st place as did Kate & Lacey S’s team. Well done!

Kelsey & Celia both competed in the Lions Speech competition in Hawera on Sunday with Celia coming 3rd overall. Both girls did themselves, their families and our school proud!

We have had a number of children show their calves at Taranaki Calf Championship Days and they have come away with a number of wins between them. Well done to Miya P, Guy & Kelsey P, Emelia & Finn L, Harry S & Lacey B.

Room 4 – Writing

PTA NEWS

We are planning a Maize Maze which will run for approximately 3-4 weeks from the end of February 2024 in our paddock beside the school grounds. Our fundraising goals for the school in 2024 include; new technology, updated sports uniforms, subsidised school sport fees, support with school camps and trips out into the community.  If you are able to help in any way with preping and maintaining of the maize maze, to helping out on the days that the maize maze is run, please let the school office know.  This is a major fundraiser for the school and any help would be very much appreciated.

Any school family businesses who would like to sponsor the Maize Maze, the cost is $100. Please contact the school office if you are interested.  By supporting our Maize Maze we will ensure your business has its name featured and advertised throughout our promotions and running of the event. There will be a treasure hunt competition through the Maze for participants to locate all of the sponsors businesses name and logo on a wooden picket, with their findings helping secure spot prizes that will be up for grabs.

A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES WHO HAVE SPONSORED THE PREPARATION OF THE MAIZE PADDOCK SO FAR

 What’s On..

• Thursday 16th November – Rural Cluster Tabloids (Midhirst) Yr 1-4
• Friday 17th November – Stratford High School Orientation – Year 8
• Monday 20th November – Teacher Only Day (MoE Directed) School closed
• Tuesday 21st- Friday 24th November – Yr 7 & 8 Camp to Wellington
• Thursday 23rd November – Bookclub due 
• Monday 27 Nov – Swimming begins (weather dependent)
• Wed 29 Nov  – Fri 01 Dec – Room 5 Camp Konini Lodge 
• Tuesday 5 Dec – Board Meeting 6pm
• Wednesday 6 Dec – PTA Meeting 7pm
• Thursday 7 Dec – Hollard Gardens (Juniors)
• Friday 8 Dec – Float entry in Eltham Christmas Parade
• Monday 11 Dec – Reports home this week
• Tuesday 12 Dec – Rm 4 Vertical Horizon’s day
• Thursday 14th December – End of Year prize Giving 7pm SHS Hall
• Friday 15th December – Last day Term 4 (Children not expected at school)

(Please note this may not be a complete list and some dates may change)

COMMUNITY NOTICES