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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
Farm Orchard Tractors and
Machinery Sales & Service are your local agents for ;
TERM DATES 2017: TERM 1:1/2/17 - 13/4/17 TERM 2:1/5/17 - 7 /7/17 TERM 3:24/7/17 - 29/9/17 TERM 4:16/10/17 - 15/12/17
Contact Justin Robertson M: 021 792 460
E: [email protected] W: www.ministryofdafence.co.nz
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
Our bank account details for any payments are: ASB 123407 0007320 00
School Office: Phone 533 3731
Email address: [email protected]
Week 5 Term 4
13th November 2017
Website www.pongakawa.school.nz
We use this Skoolbag app to help communicate and
notify parents of school activities, updates, newsletters, & cancellations and other important
community messages. We are ask parents/students to install our Skoolbag App. To install it, just search for our school name Pongakawa School in either the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. For Windows users search for Skoolbag in the Windows Store and install the app and then find your school. Please note it must be a Windows 8.1 or 10 device.
Pongakawa School Board Of Trustee Elections
Nominations are invited for the election of 2 parent representatives to the Board of Trustees. A nomination form and a notice calling for nominations will be posted to all eligible voters. Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office. Nominations close at noon this Friday 17/11/17 and may be accompanied by a candidate’s statement. The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours. There will also be a list of candidates’ names, as they come to hand, for inspection at school. Voting closes at noon on 01/12/17. Christine Boyd, Returning Officer
Please ensure that all children have the appropriate clothing for their daily class sports activities.
Shorts and T Shirts are currently required for class athletics.
Chromebook Raffle Tickets are $10.00 per ticket in the school raffle for a brand new ‘chromebook’. Some tickets are still available from the school
Office if any one would like one.
Dear Parents and Caregivers I hope you had a nice weekend and were able to get out and about as a family to enjoy some of the fine weather. The Jiddle’s Block is now largely complete and the builders have left our site. The Project Manager and the architects have now reviewed the work and compiled what is known as a “snag” list of things they would like adjusted, redone or tidied up. This should take a week I would anticipate at the most and then we will be free to move back into the block. Over the coming few months as we become comfortable with the new environment we will continue to change the furniture and additional equipment will arrive. This is a similar process to the one we applied to the senior block and allows us to understand how things will have to change and adapt before committing funding to it. At present our senior leadership and the Board are finalising planning for staffing, classes and rooms for the coming year. This is an intense time as there are always lots of things to consider and work through. In any school there are a mixture of permanent and fixed term teachers as well as teacher aides and other support staff. We have had a few of our permanent staff on leave for various reasons and as they move back into their teaching roles, those in fixed term positions obviously find themselves in need of a new position, perhaps at another school. Naturally, we like to keep staff long term as they generally make a real impact in their time with us, however this is not always possible which is hard. Over the next day or two I will send out letters to those parents who indicated an interest in purchasing a chrome book for their child. I have 15 of these arriving this week and these will be available for immediate purchase to those who choose the one payment option. For parents of any child who will be in year 5 to 8 next year but have not sent a reply in do not worry as I will be ordering more before the end of year if demand warrants it. As we get close to the end of the year there is a tendency for some students to “relax” and worry less about the guidelines that support our daily school lives. I would appreciate you chatting at home about this and ensuring your child(ren) understand the need to stay focussed right through to the last day. Of course I understand for our youngest students there is a degree of tiredness and so early nights are pretty important. The last few weeks of school are always busy with lots of fun and for our year 8’s it is a time of reflection, anticipation and often some sadness as the realisation of the end of their Pongakawa years. As always I am really keen for the end of year to be a special time full of great memories as it usually is Have a great week Yours in teaching Craig Haggo Principal
SUNHATS Sunhats are compulsory in line with our
School Policy for Summer. Please make sure your child has one everyday.
Health Check - IMPORTANT Please check your child/ren for head lice.
We are having constant reoccurrences which need to be addressed. Treating with recommended treatments and combing through the hair with a fine toothed comb is essential. Retreatment is meant to kill any surviving hatched lice before they produce new eggs. For some drugs, retreatment is recommended routinely about a week after the first treatment (7–9 days), depending on the type of treatment used. Note that My Pharmacy in Te Puke also gives our school 10% discount for treatments as well.
Worming children and adults Worms in the body block our digestive track, rob us of nutrients and stop the digestive system from functioning. Tapeworm is not the only worm that affects our digestive system, there are several types of worms that can cause problems, including whip worms, thread worms, hook worms and round-worms. Some symptoms may include: An itchy bottom, general irritability and behavioural changes, trouble sleeping, or restless sleep, sometimes resulting in bed-wetting or a sudden lack of appetite. How infections can occur: Walking barefoot in the garden, playground or any infected soil; for example, hookworm larvae burrow through the skin of bare feet. Ingesting worm eggs through eating fruits, vegetables, grains, fish and meat contaminated with roundworm or whip worm. Washing fruits and vegetables with contaminated water. Transfer of the parasitic worms from pets to owner. Coming in contact with the soil that has been contaminated with human faeces from an infected person. Not washing hands with soap and water after defecating. Contact your local pharmacy to discuss worming treatments.
Year 5/6 Cricket World Cup Angus Walker, Parone Hemana-Black, Theo Cover, Gurlabh Khakh, James Clarke, Jackson Anderson, Joel Kirk, Josh Garrett, Ashlyn Oats and Peta Kohi had a fantastic day at Blake Park last week as a mixed team for the Cricket World Cup. They all worked well together as a team. We had 2 wins and 2 losses which placed us in the middle for placing’s but won the Good Sportsmanship Award for the day! Well done Pongakawa!
EVENTS COMING UP 14/11/17 Year 5/6 Te Puke Athletics Cluster Champs Litt Park 15/11/17 Juniors Rm 15 & 16 Art Gallery Trip 16/11/17 Juniors Rm 17 & 18 Art Gallery Trip 16/11/17 to 17/11/17 Jiddles Camp 17/11/17 Yr 5/6 High Jump 21/11/17 Junior Athletics 22/11/17 BOP Athletics Championship Yr 7/8 27/11/17 Kids for Kids at Baypark Arena 7.30pm 29/11/17 to 01/12/17 Year 5/6 Camp 2017 Tui Ridge Rotorua 29/11/17 WBOP Athletics Yr 5/6 07/12/17 Senior Play Matinee 08/12/17 Senior Play Evening 10/12/17 Christmas Carols Sunday at 7pm 11/12/17 End of Term 4 Assembly 13/12/17 Senior Social Dance 14/12/17 End of Year Assembly - Graduation
COMMUNITY - SCHOOL NOTICES Shearer sought to shear small flock on lifestyle block in Pongakawa Phone Ray Ph5336173 A cheap country cottage with 2-3 bedrooms wanted to rent by single mother & business owner. 2 lovely black cats. Pay up to $200 - 250.00 Per week. Ph Vanessa ph 075333162 or 0274926442. Support Paengaroa Kindergarten Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs Pantomime. 16th November 7pm Litt Park Theatre Te Puke. $25 per ticket includes one entry into an amazing family raffle. Tea/coffee or cash bar. Tickets can be purchased from the Paengaroa Kindergarten. Yoga classes Friday’s 9.30am Pukehina Fishing Club 302 Pukehina Pde Next to Midway park. Bring a mat. $14. Amanda Crisp Zumba with Rebecca. Classes 6pm for 1 hour. Tues 14th Nov for 6 weeks. Will then resume on 9th January 2018. Venue: St Andrews Church Hall, Oxford St Te Puke. $5.00 each. Bring a friend & try it out. Ph Rebecca Scott 0278237583 or on facebook page Zumba with Rebecca Just wondering if for the next 2 or 3 weeks we could run this ad in the school news letter Wanted bee swarms. Reward $20-$40 per swarm, I will collect ph or text Nathan 0278405072 In January, the Tauranga Musical Theatre is staging a Young Performers' Edition of The Wizard of Oz, an hour-long version of the popular 1930s musical from 19th—27th Jan. It's performed entirely by our youth team (performers aged between 10 to 18 years old) - including Toto! It's sure to be all singing, all dancing, all amazing! Tickets from www.iticket.co.nz
Extra Curricular Activities for Term 4 2017 Musical Theatre at Pongakawa School - Wednesdays 3.45 to 4.45pm Tutor - Hannah Spedding .Cost $70 per term. Depending on numbers and ages, other classes may be needed. Lesson content – drama games for confidence, movement / dancing, singing, Any queries please contact Hannah direct either by email: [email protected] or ph 0273073824. Private piano lessons with Fi's Keys Held on Mondays at School. Contact Fi at 021 051 1891 or [email protected] for more information. Squash Thursdays 2-3pm with professional coach Graeme Randolph Ph 0274493424. Available for year 5,6,7,and 8’s for 5 weeks more. Pay direct to GR Squash Ltd $70.00. Room for further players to join in Term 4 for the final 4 weeks. Bank acc 030626-0619905-00. Guitar/Ukulele Parent paid classes. Jo Tamihana Ph 022 3729241 or email :[email protected]
Term 4 Activities
IMPORTANT If your child/ren are sick then please keep them at home. We are currently experiencing a number of cases of strep, stomach bugs & colds so if they are unwell please do not hesitate to get them checked by your doctor. If your child is away sick for 3 days or more please provide the school with a medical certificate. Remember to let the school office know that they will be absent and the reason for their absence.
We have a mammoth amount of lost property across all ages from last term in the rear of the old library. Please have a look
s clothing and shoes if you are at school this
SPORTS NOTICES / RESULTS Please contact the office to update your child/ren ’s bus movements now for Term 4 sports and after school activities Touch Papamoa
Yr 3/4 Mixed - Pongakawa Hi5: First loss for the season. A
closely contested game which gives the team a few things to think
about leading up to finals day. POD: Cruize Satiu for
remaining calm and playing to the game plan whilst under
pressure! NO game this week due to Jiddles camp.
Yr 3/4 Boys - Pongakawa Panthers: A loss unfortunately .
POD was Asher Hungerford. NO game this week due to camp.
Yr 5/6 Mixed - Pongakawa Bulls: A great win against Papamoa
Orange. POD Nikaia Coles for straight running.
Cricket
Pongakawa Pirates: We played against a much more experienced
team this week with a loss to them but a good way to learn. POD
Gurlabh Khakh.
Pongakawa Strikers: Unfortunately we had a loss to the Mount. Our
game details for this week are yet to be confirmed.
See you at practise on Wednesday!
Pongakawa Water Polo: On Tuesday night the Pongakawa Year 7/8
team played St Mary's. After a very close game Pongakawa lost 8 to
6. On Friday night the Pongakawa Year 5 and 6 team lost to
Otumoetai Karaka.
This week the Year 7/8 team will play Papamoa College B at 6:30pm.
There is no game time for the Year 5/6 team on Friday yet but we
will let you know as soon as we do.
ALL FEES FOR GYMNASTICS, TOUCH, WATERPOLO,
SQUASH, AND CRICKET MUST BE PAID NOW TO AVOID
THE DISAPPOINTMENT OF NOT BEING ABLE TO PLAY!
Pool Keys Swimming season has now begun. Please get your
pool key contracts and keys now from the office. There are still a number of keys from last season still to be returned.
If anyone is wishing to open and close the pool each day during the season, or prepared to share the role with another
family please contact the office as soon as possible.
Enviro Tip. This weeks tip is: Buy Local Buy food (and drink - ideally tap - water) from local
Companies and growers whenever possible. Support your area's Farmer's Market. If possible, grow your own fruits and vegetables
using organic gardening practices.
Tauranga Art Gallery & Library Trip Dates
Juniors : Rm 15/16 Wednesday 15th November 2017 Rm 17/18 Thursday 16th November 2017 Jiddles: Rm 1 & 3 Friday 10th November 2017
A reminder to please return your child/ren’s
permission slip and $3.00 AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you have not already done so.
Congratulations to the following students who will be representing Pongakawa at the Year 5/6 Te Puke Cluster
Athletics tomorrow at Litt Park Te Puke. Students will be leaving the school at 8.20am sharp
and returning back at 2.45pm
Jackson Anderson, Noah Botha, Theo Cover, Joel Kirk, Kodi Grant, Josh Garrett, Angus Walker, Paewai Tapsell, Flynn Watts, Will Morgan, Tom Fowler Parone Hemana-Black, Brady Meyer, Austen Targett, Shaydon Steel, Adrian Colson,
Jules Delaere, Sofia Robinson, Mollie Wilton, Ripene Smith, Niwa Le Lievre, Madeleine McCarthy, Bella Ngawhika, Tayzharn Lemon, Shakhaylia Dawson, Nikaia Coles, Juliet Boyd, Cacee Rundle, Lilly Samson, Peta Kohi
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]
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
136 Pukehina Parade Pukehina Beach, R D 9, Te Puke
PH: 07 2811324 or Mob: 021 0467065
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 Mike & Shelly Priebe - M & M Contractors
PROFESSIONAL & PERSONALISED PROPERTY SPECIALISTS
Quality Tree Work Tree Pruning – Felling – Removals
Hedge Trimming – Chipping Andy Neverman
021 155 8217
Coming Soon . . .
EMBODIMENT NATUROPATHY
PHONE:0226779003 EMAIL: [email protected]
