Education Outside

the classroom (EOTC)

Going to other places is an important part of every child’s learning journey. We are very lucky to have our wonderful PSG to help fund all sorts of outings and trips.

This week, Room 7 go to see Exxopolis in Brooklands Park, and next week, Room 6 is going to see ‘The Man Who Planted Trees’ at the Theatre Royal, both part of the Taranaki International Arts Festival.

Last week Rooms 2, 3 and 4 went to Chipmunks.

What great fun!

Thank you PSG!

Kia ora koutou. Nga mihi nui ki te whanau o te kura Puketapu.

Hello to parents and caregivers.

The All Blacks are on track in their campaign for the world cup later in the year. The Netball Silver Ferns were not quite up there but didn’t they play well. There is always a lot to be learnt from coming second.

The Taranaki Arts Festival is on for the next two weeks or so. The Exxopolis Luminarium at Brooklands Park is well worth a visit. It’s a bit like a bouncy castle that you go inside not outside.

How is the walking, biking and scooting? Please keep it up, it’s good for your tamariki.

Personal physical challenges. We often see cross country as one of those. You simply have to do it. Some find it easy other hard but that’s life. We expect everyone to prepare and give it their best. Complete is the goal. Once you complete then you can compete. Keep doing it, our courses are not very demanding.

Healthy eating: There are some concerns from staff about the amount of packeted foods some tamariki have in their lunch boxes. Treats are good but don’t forget the sandwiches, fresh veges and fruit. There are truckloads of evidence on the damage sugars do to our health and wellbeing. Harold the Giraffe, on his visit with the Life Education Trust, showed us the food pyramid. It was for us not for someone else. Biscuits and bars are definitely in the top tier.

I have an adult and child pass to every Taranaki Rugby home game this year. If you play rugby for interschool or in a Saturday Club team register at the school office for the draw.

Math’s Week. Maths month. Share with your tamariki their achievements. Mathematics is about wherever you look. Try to have a mathematical conversation every day. That can be as simple as telling the time or the number of peas on the plate. Playing board games or card games are maths activities that can easily be done at home. Don’t forget the maths week family challenges – every class has a different challenge.

Have a great week and keep smiling. It’s good for you!

Mike Johnson Principal

Puketapu School Newsletter Term 3 – Week 5 - 19 August 2015

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” - Albert Einstein

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Congratulations to award winners...

Whakamanatia Awards

Noah Keith

Blake Freakley

Rihanna Dellow

Duffy Awards

Maddy Bevan achievement

Tiara Rangi citizenship

Jsi Faul citizenship

Blake Freakley achievement

Kobi Robinson achievement

Levi Roberts achievement

Davis Leaf achievement

Edward Dolz achievement

Pearls Leota achievement

Book Borrower of the Week

Chloe Pearce

The Garage Sale is on! Saturday 22 August 7.00am-11.00am Donations are still being gratefully accepted, any larger items can be dropped directly to the Hall after 5.30pm on Friday.

Board Update: Our Board continues in its role to provide governance to the school and the best learning environment for our tamariki. At the meeting held last week, discussions included the junior playground, school uniform and some of the new technology at school, including the imminent connection of our new network, N4L, and getting the most from online learning tools, such as Lexia Core 5. Among other things, the Board agreed to fund a portion of the upgrade to the School Hall; approved an application for funding for technology; and reviewed the first draft of the school’s new Anti Bullying policy. Minutes of all Board meetings are available from the School office and any member of the school community is welcome to attend any Board meeting. Next meeting: 17 September.

Thinking about Year 7 & 8 for your child? Come to see what Puketapu offers at our open

evening tomorrow, Thursday 20 August, 6.00pm in the school staff room. Meet senior staff and Board, see examples of work and reports from EOTC events, learn about the awards programme and leadership opportunities, hear from former students, find out about why your child should stay for their pre-high school years. All welcome! (If you are thinking of coming, please let Paula know for catering purposes.)

New in Room 2: Justin Ryan Inocencio

Sathveer Chand

Thur 20 Aug: Year 7 & 8 Open Evening 6.00pm

Fri 21 Aug: Special Guest Assembly

Sat 22 Aug: Garage Sale

Mon 24 Aug: Y7/8 Interschool (v Inglewood Primary @ Inglewood) Tue 25 Aug: Puke Ariki MUSIK (R2, R3, R4)

Wed 26 Aug: Methanex Maths Spectacular

Taranaki Arts Festival (Room 6)

Food for Thought Trip (R8,R9,R10)

Fri 28 Aug: Tatarakihi Festival

Mon 31 Aug: Dental Bus on site

Fri 4 Sept: School Disco!

Tue 8 Sep: Puke Ariki MUSIK (R8,R9,R10)

Y7/8 Interschool (v St Josephs’s Hawera @ Puketapu) Thur 10 Sept: Duffy Role Model Assembly 11.30am

Fri 11 Sept: Puketapu Cross Country

Mon 14 Sept: Y7/8 Interschool (v Mangorei @ Puketapu)

Thur 17 Sept: Board of Trustees Meeting 7.30pm

Wed 23 Sept: Taranaki Cross Country

Thur 24 Sept: Ronald McDonald Safety Show

Fri 25 Sept: Last Day of Term 3

Puketapu School Newsletter Page 2

Sports Corner… RESULTS: Netball: Ferns: Sat 15 August, 40-16 v Highlands Int 7C, Stars: Sat 15 August 20-12 v St Josephs NP Magic, Basketball: Allstars & Servez: No basketball Monday 17th NEXT GAMES: Netball: Ferns: Sat 22 August, v Manukorihi Ngatahi, 9.00am, NPL 10 Stars: Sat 22 August v Highlands Int Gold, 12.00pm, NPL 10 Basketball: Allstars: A bye this week. Next game 31 August Servez: Mon 24 Aug, c Devon Blues, 8.20pm, Crt 1

Participate for your own benefit and enjoyment.

Thursday: Chicken Fettucini $4.00

Monday: Chicken Sushi (8pcs) $5.50 Lunch:

Touch Rugby in Term 4: Teams are being made up soon, so get your registration in this week!

Come dine with us… PIHMS students want YOU.

Ever wondered what PIHMS is about? Now’s your chance to

find out. Get a group of 3 or 4 together and come enjoy a 5*

service, three course meal for just $20. Bookings available

Monday to Thursday at 6.20pm. Call Barbara on 06 968 1420

Help! Do you have any of the following items that you could donate to us in Room 2?

* Baby Dolls * * Wooden Puzzles * * Furniture for a Dolls House *

Items should be in a clean, good condition. Please see Mrs Warring in Room 2 if you can help. Thank you!

Our special guest at assembly on Friday is

Rowena Szeszeran-McEvoy, businesswoman, author,

editor, marathon runner, fitness guru and one of the

wealthiest people in Australia under the age of 40. Not

too shabby for a girl who ran away from home at 15 and

never finished year 10 at school!

She has some very clear messages about health and

fitness, with 5 simple tips for being healthy:

Be Happy

Drink more water

Eat more fruit and veg

Lift heavy things

Get puffed 4 times a day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoQh6XECrek

(she refersto Manuwatu in this clip but when she gets to

Taranaki…!)

Going to the Rugby? You could help us win a $10,000 working bee! Get a sticker at the game and bring it back to put on the scoreboard in the school office.

Our Kapa Haka Roopu is performing at the Tatarakihi Festival next week, Friday 28 August.

Powhiri at 9.00am and Puketapu performs at 9.20am. All performers will travel to the venue by bus.

There is no cost to students for this due to the fundraising already done by the Puketapu whanau. Thank you whanau! We have a limited number of tickets for supporters. $3 per

ticket from the school office. (Tickets $5 on the door.)

Friday 28 August is

Daffodil Day

Support The Cancer Society

by buying a daffodil from the

school counter, or ordering a Daffodil Day lunchbox: A bread roll,

muffin, cake and fruit, for $10, provided by Bell Block Puketapu

Lions Club Order at the school office by Monday 24 August 10am.

Delivered on Friday 28th.

The person who miss kicked a soccer ball and smashed the staff room window last weekend could come and get their ball back and then we could organise some extra tuition for them on how to kick a ball in the appropriate place so that it doesn’t damage property... If anyone knows anything about this, please tell us.

Year 7 and 8 Interschool Sport Monday 24 August

v Inglewood at Inglewood. Rugby, Netball x2 and Football

games. We are travelling by bus: departs Puketapu 11:30pm

$5 per student. Supporters welcome.

Every week our Puketapu Leaders meet to discuss ways that they can make a positive difference at our school. To support fundraising for camps, plans are in place for a Puketapu Arts Festival in Term 4, with performances and food stalls. A disco is planned for Friday 4 September. (A theme is still to be decided.) Any student who has an idea or suggestion for the school can speak to any of the Puketapu Leaders - there are two in each Whanau Group.