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ENTER TO LEARN - GO FORTH TO SERVE
Kuhu mai ki te ako - haere ki te awhi
NEWSLETTER
PRINCIPAL: Craig Haggo B.O.T. CHAIRPERSON: Brigid Crawford
Phone: 533 3811
Old Coach Road R D 6 Te Puke 3186 Phone (07) 533 3731 Fax (07) 533 3521 Email [email protected]
Website: www.pongakawa.school.nz
JR Bui lding sp ec ia l is e in FARM BUILDIN GS I NF RASTRUCTURE 20 years ex perience servic ing the Bay
► Farm Buildings infrastructure: hay barns, pole sheds, silage
bunkers, calf sheds and more….
► Specialist in all fencing: including decks and security fencing
► Orchard Development ► Artificial shelter
PLEASE SUPPORT THE BUSINESSES WHO SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL
6 Queen Street
PO Box 47, Te Puke, New Zealand
Phone 07 573 6127 / 573 6247
Fax 07 573 9831
Email: [email protected]
Farm Orchard Tractors and
Machinery Sales & Service
are your local agents for ;
Main Road PO Box 582 Te Puke 3153 New Zealand
Ph: 07 573 9107 Fax: 07 5736915
Email:[email protected] Website: www.rrtractors.co.nz
TERM DATES 2016 Term 1: 2/2/16 - 15/4/16 Term 2: 2/5/16 - 8/7/16 Term 3: 25/7/16 - 23/9/16 Term 4: 10/10/16 - 16/12/16
Spreadmaster Bay Spreaders
Spreadmaster Transport
Master Auto Electrical
F. 07 533 1523
FP. 0800 SPREAD IT
965 SH2 RD6 Te Puke
Phillip Robinson Owner/Operator
P. 07 533 1463
Contact Justin Robertson
M: 021 792 460 E: [email protected] W: www.ministryofdafence.co.nz
BP Pongakawa
SERVICE STATION
State Highway 2, R D 6 Pongakawa
Phone (07) 533 4155
PETROL - MILK - BREAD - GROCERIES
ICECREAMS - PIES AND MUCH MORE
TE PUKE VETERINARY CENTRE
Your friendly Caring Team
Comprehensive medical &
surgical service for farm &
companion animals
Ph (07) 573 7606
KIWI LAND
DEVELOPMENTS
BULLDOZING, CONTOURING AND EXCAVATING
Ph 5333063 or 0274 741589
Email: [email protected]
PLEASE SUPPORT THE BUSINESSES WHO SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL
David Reid
P: 07 533 3668 M: 027 2533 454 E: [email protected] A: 1963 Old Coach Rd, RD6, Te Puke
Build it - Fix it - Move it!
*Onsite engineering & welding. *12 tonne bulldozer & operator for hire. *Competitive Rates
Ph Rod 027 8918440 or 07 5336066
*Agricultural work *Farm races & tracks *Contouring *Plant & Machinery repairs/modifications *30 years experience *Quality workmanship
PROFESSIONAL & PERSONALISED PROPERTY SPECIALISTS
136 Pukehina Parade Pukehina Beach, R D 9, Te Puke
PH: 07 2811324 or Mob: 021 0467065 Email: [email protected]
Managing Holiday & Long Term Rentals
Covering all areas from Matata to Te Puke
See our website at: www.beachrentals.net.nz
FARM BIKE SERVICING
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
QUADS, TRAIL BIKES, BEACH BIKES And 2-WHEELERS
Ph: 573 4038
“APRIL FOOLS SPECIAL” Bring your bike to us during the month of April and get 10% off Labour
**Mechanic Position available - Apply to Shelly**
Mike & Shelly Priebe - M & M Contractors
Eye brow shaping
Eye brow tinting
Eye lash tinting
All Waxing
Facials
Manicures &
Pedicures
Ph or Txt Wendy
On 0275 593 693
By Appointment
Only
1668 Old Coach Road, Pukehina
(cnr of Pukehina Station Rd & Old
Coach Rd) 0275 593 693
Qualified Beauty Therapist
Dear Parents and Caregivers
The last week of term one, hard to believe as it seems to have
passed so rapidly. It has been a busy one full of events and
activities which I know your children will have enjoyed as much
as we have enjoyed providing them.
Over the past term we have been in the unfortunate position at
times of needing to change our schedule of events and this has
highlighted for us the need to be rigid in our planning. In this
rapidly changing world the ability for parents to stay here for
longer periods is diminishing and therefore our need to stick to a
timetable has become far more apparent. Many of our parents
now work and taking time off work requires juggling and often a
sympathetic boss. If for any reason you have come to school only
to miss your child taking part then on behalf of us all here at
school I apologise and know it must be really frustrating. To help
keep in closer contact with you we have a new app coming which
will enable you to receive text updates for things happening at
school – cancellations, changes, bus hold ups and the like. It will
of course be free and help you to know just what is going on. This
should be in operation as from the beginning of term two. In
addition to this I have stressed the importance of sticking to what
has been advertised and hopefully this should smooth the flow
somewhat. Just know that teachers and staff do work very hard to
provide the best programme they can but as it is in all our lives
things can change and alter in circumstances beyond our control
and this has been the case from time to time in term one. If
outside agencies double book time without consultation with each
other – as in regional sporting and cultural events then this has a
real impact on the schools taking part. It highlights the number of
opportunities now available to children and the need for accurate
communication and when things beyond ones control spiral it
creates tension for everyone else. Not that this helps when as
parents we arrive to watch our child take part only to find they
have already had their time. I think the new app will really help
though.
We have parent interviews over the next couple of days and not
only as your principal but also as a parent myself I cannot stress
how important this first meeting is. This time enables you to get
to know your child’s teacher, find out how the class runs and
most importantly where your child is at and where their strengths
and needs are. Do try to make your time and if for some reason
you cannot make the interview let us know and we will
reschedule for you. Unfortunately if you are running late your
time will be reduced because as you can imagine parents can have
multiple interviews and need to be able to move from one to the
next. I can recall missing a couple over the years myself and
almost inevitably I missed a chance to understand something that
later in the year I wished I had sorted sooner.
We have lots of lost property waiting to be turned into found
property when you locate those items you can no longer find n
your child’s bedroom. Take time before the end of the week to
check it out, you will be surprised.
If I don’t see you at end of term assembly (and I hope to) then
please enjoy a little relaxation time with your children over the
break. They grow up so fast and next thing you know they are off
into the wide world so it is really worth grabbing every moment.
Yours in teaching
Craig Haggo, Principal
Our bank account details for any payments are: ASB 123407 0007320 00
School Office: Phone 533 3731 Email address: [email protected]
Week 11 Term 1 11th April 2016
Website www.pongakawa.school.nz
Swimming finishes at the end of this term so any pool keys can now be returned for your $5 refund
End of Term assembly This Friday at 1.45pm
Class cups and sporting awards. All Welcome! (Please don’t forget to let the office know if you are taking your
child off the bus)
Board of Trustees Elections Your Board is made up of elected parents, a staff member and our Principal. In May 2016 the triennial elections will take place and three parent representative positions will be available. If you can share your skills, you can be a Trustee. For more information pick up a brochure from our school office, visit www.trustee-election.co.nz or talk to Craig Haggo or Brigid Crawford. Calls for nominations are at the beginning of May 2016. Another parent can nominate you, or you can nominate yourself. We are always looking for enthusiastic people who have our kid’s best interest at heart.
PTA Quiz Night Saturday 28th May 2016 Theme: “Denim & Diamonds”
$150.00 for a team of six (Don’t forget to book your team table with the office)
Call for Sponsorship and / or prizes for our Quiz Night Auctions and prizes for Quiz winners and best dressed etc please contact either Phillipa 0275333042 or Sarah 0272092922
PLEASE - PTA are seeking any old adults and kids jeans for
decoration purposes for the quiz night. Drop your old jeans to
the office if you can assist.
SENIOR NOTICE - IMPORTANT A reminder to all senior families that it is ESSENTIAL THAT CAMP PERMISSION FORMS AND $100.00 DEPOSIT IS PAID in order for us to finalise bookings and cost. Please note that placings will only booked for those who have done this. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the classroom teacher direct. * * Please note that there is NOT a Yr 7/8 overnight stay this week - we will look at going to the observatory during camp in Wellington
THANK YOU VERY MUCH A big thank you to the following parents who helped with the Junior & Jiddles Disco last week, with setting & packing up the hall and on the night in kitchen or on the door. Rochelle Owen, Phillipa Garrett, Sarah Clarke, Kyla Morgan, Jacque Sharpe, Brigid Crawford, Dannette Lovell, Pip Walker & Amanda Oats. Also a huge thank you to the following parents who helped raise $780 for the school by contributing to Catering for a Fonterra Meeting on Friday 1st April 2016. Dannette Lovell, Janine Milsom, Phillipa Garrett, Sarah Clarke, Chrissie Nairn, Kay Haack-Rangi, Jodi Johnstone, Julie Cross, Louise O’Dea, Susan Garner, Elise Hook, Nicci Reid, Della Thompson, Marcia Russell, Zoe Driver, Kylee Steiner, Catherine Robertson, Kyla Morgan, Brigid Crawford, Melanie Cumming, Christine Boyd, Rachel Fowler, Fiona Menefy and Barbara Penniall
EVENTS COMING UP
4/4/16 to 8/4/16 Dental Clinic at school
12/4/16 Year 7/8 BOP Zone Swimming
13/4/16 Year 5/6 WBOP Primary Swimming
15/4/16 End of Term Assembly at 1.45pm
2/5/16 Return to school Term 2
9/5/16 PTA Meeting
23/5/16 BOT Meeting
28/5/16 Quiz Night “Denim & Diamonds”
31/5/16 to 1/6/16 Fresh Moves
6/6/16 Queens Birthday
S P O R T S NOTICES / RESULTS When there are changes to your child/ren’s sporting codes,
please do not forget to update the office as to which days, they are NOT on bus.
Hockey: Detailed information about hockey teams will be sent out soon. Waterpolo: An exciting final in which Pongakawa played St Thomas More. Quickly down by 3 goals, Pongakawa fought back to 2-3 but eventually lost 3-5. Well done boys – so many of you had not played this game before this term and had to do a lot of learning very quickly. It’s a tough game and you will be all the stronger for your involvement. Special thanks to Chris Deed who was the pool-side coach, and to all parents who supported by transporting players. Volleyball: Winners on the final night were – Volleydivas, Thundershakers, Te Matai 5/6,Mighty Muzz, Pongakawa 1, Werewolves, No Name, Pongakawa 4, Hammerheads, Girls Can, Te Matai 3/4 Winners of the 3/4 section – Te Matai; runners up - Pongakawa 3. Winners of 5/6 section – Te Matai; runners up – Thundershakers. Winners of tear 7/8 – Mighty Muzz Congratulations to all who participated – you all improved immensely over the season. A special thanks to the teachers who stayed on after school to ref the games so allowing this activity to happen – Mrs Clarke, Mrs Poihipi and Miss Pooley. Gym: Term 1 Finished. Enrolments are now being taken for Term 2 gym beginning Mon 9th May for 6 weeks. 4 Yrs and up. Cost $65.00 from 3.15-4.15pm Basketball: Term 2 Practise will now be each Thursday after school as games will be played each Tuesday. Thursday 5th May 3.30-4.30pm A newsletter has gone home to students who are interested in playing basketball for the season. Please complete and send return slips back to school by Thursday 14th May. There will be notices at the office if you missed getting one. Netball: Cost $60 Tuesday training days 3.15pm - 4.30pm & Friday lunchtime 12.45pm— 1.30pm Futsal: Fantastic to have enough players to make a competi-tion next term for this indoor version of soccer. Starts Friday May 13th after school for 6 weeks in Term 2. Further details in the next newsletter. Parkour : Beginning Thursdays from week 2 Term 2. 12.45-1.30pm
Term 1 & 2 Activities SQUASH for years 5,6,7,8 only. Graeme Randolph, is continuing to come into school to coach groups of students during school time, catering for all abilities. Group sizes are limited to 6 students and the programme will run on Thursdays for 8 weeks commencing 12th May. Graeme will assess students after their first session and may swap groups to accommodate similar ability players. Cost is $70 for the term payable to : GR Squash bank account 030 626 0619905 000 Squash Court Membership Please make sure you have updated your annual subscription fees for squash cards, if not updating please return your card. Adult Netball Beginning Week 2 Term 2 Monday 9th May 2016 for 6 weeks. Teams must be registered asap at the school office $150.00 per team. Canteen open & refs supplied. Gillian Moore School of Dance—Wednesday. Contact Hannah 022 047 3317 to enrol for Term 2 2016 or by email : [email protected]
Year 7/8 Senior Duathlons Results Congratulations to everyone for your efforts in duathlon last week, but particularly to the following students who finished in the top 3 for their age level:
COMMUNITY - SCHOOL NOTICES
Local family of 5 looking for a house to rent in the
Pongakawa / Pukehina area from end of May until start of
December 2016. Please call Chrissie on Ph 533 4036 or
027 266 2476
Free to kind home - Molly, a 7 Year old Kuni Kuni pig
We have hand reared her from 2 weeks old. Very friendly
loves company and follows you anywhere. Not For Eating
Phone Wendy 0275593693
Year 7 girls Alyssa McDowell April Sharpe Marama Tapsell Year 7 boys R’lyn Eltringham Dale Horton Caleb Farrington
Year 8 girls Penelope Reid Karlina Steiner Megan Cross Year 8 boys Bailey Deed Lachlan Robinson Aaron Palmer
Year 5/6 Duathalon Results Congratulations to the following students for a great all round effort
Year 5 Girls: Nikaia Coles Natalie Thompson Juliet Boyd Cacee Rundle Year 5 Boys: Flynn Watts Brady Meyer Tom Fowler Will Morgan
Year 6 Girls: Natalia Milsom Zoe Rive Ruby Mae Burt Markia Russell Year 6 Boys Keane Anderson Nicholas Farrington Shane Tapsell Aidan Mcgettigan
Congratulations to the following Year 5/6 students who have made it to the WBOP Primary Swimming Competition on 13th April 2016. Nicole Baker Aidan McGettigan Juliet Boyd Keane Anderson Amber Cooper Brady Meyer Meg Crawford Frankie Melhuish Natalia Milsom Shane Tapsell Zoe Rive Flynn Watts Cacee Rundle Natalie Thompson
Lost Property IMPORTANT — A HUGE AMOUNT OF CLOTHING IS IN THE LOST PROPERTY (ARTROOM Rm13) PLEASE CHECK IT OUT BEFORE THE END OF THIS TERM.
Correction of Triathlon Results for 23rd March 2016 previously published.
Flynn Watts was the winner of the Year 5 Boys Triathlon. Congratulations Flynn!
