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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 or 027 3409341 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 Term 3: ends 25/9/15 Term 4: 13/10/15 - 15/12/15 2016 Term 1: 2/2/16 - 15/4/16 Term 2: 2/5/16 - 8/7/16
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
FARM BIKE SERVICING
REPAIRS / MAINTENANCE QUADS / TRAIL BIKES
BEACH BIKES / 2-WHEELERS
Ph: 573 4038
Mike & Shelly Priebe M & M Contractors - Next to R & R Tractors
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
Dear Parents and Caregivers Welcome back to term four and a really full on and exciting one it will be. There is always lots of great activities and traditions which are a real hallmark of our school. It is also a term of review and planning for the next year and as principal I have begun this work already. Over the next few months I will ensure I let you know how 2016 is looking at Pongakawa but can tell you already that we will begin with thirteen rooms as our numbers have increased to a level where this is possible from day one rather than opening a room part way through the year. This has enabled us to maintain lower class numbers which is something this school is known for. We have enrolled a number of new students today so a big wel-come to you and your families I know you will enjoy your time with us and quickly make new friends. In the latest Pongakawa Press I spoke about the impact of your child being absent from school I would encourage you to read it if you have not already done so. As parents (me included) I think we sometimes think a day here or a day there off school is not an issue, but actually these mount up and pretty soon our child has had quite a lot of time away from school. There is no doubt this does affect their learning and progress over time. Of course I understand children get sick and when this happens the best place for them is at home where you can really look after them, but do be mindful of other absences or if a pattern seems to be developing. This term I would encourage all children to aim for 100% attendance, let’s see if we can do that. For parents of children moving into year 7, I am in the process of working with suppliers around pricing for chromebooks for 2016. The school supplies these free of charge to all senior students, however there is the opportunity to purchase one either outright or over a period of time if you would like your child to bring this home. There is no school expectation that you buy one, it is purely an option and if you already have a laptop or other device at home children can access their work on this in any case. You will receive more information in regard to this over the next few weeks. Have a fantastic term Yours in teaching Craig Haggo Principal
Our bank account details for any payments are: ASB 123407 0007320 00
School Office: Phone 533 3731 or 027 3409341 Email address: [email protected]
Week 10 Term 3 21st September 2015
Website www.pongakawa.school.nz
PTA Meeting Tonight 7.00pm in School Staffroom
Wanted: volunteers for Ag day to help on the BBQ for 1 hour rostered time slots if you able to help, please phone Sheree on 5333309 PTA are also looking for any fairy/Christmas lights that are in good working order that anyone would like to donate and also any old kitchen utensils please.
AG DAY STALLS: This year we are going to have a table
selling home produce/preserves/seedlings etc, so we would appre-ciate any donations of these goods. All proceeds are to go to the school via PTA. We would like donations of jams/chutney's/preserved fruit etc fresh fruit , vegetables and seedlings. Can be dropped at school office. Nothing Naughty Bars still for sale: contact Sheree 5333309 Treasurers Position We are looking for a new Treasurer as Julie would like to step down from this before December.
Thank-you: A huge Thank-you to the following parents
who helped with the Teachers Only Day Catering on Monday 12th October Baking: Fiona Menefy, Brigid Crawford, Nicci Reid, Rachel Fowler, Sarah Clarke, Maria Wilkinson-Smith, Phillipa Garrett, Karen Shaw, Trudy Murray, Tracey Smith, Kyla Morgan, Joanne Black, Bev Hurst, Carla Wilton and the Teachers. Helping in the Kitchen on the Day: Sarah Clarke, Phillipa Garrett and Bev Hurst Sheree Horton, PTA Chairperson
AG DAY (23/10/15) PET DIARIES to be handed in at latest to be judged this Thursday. ASD FORMS: need to be sent to school now please for all children bringing calves. RULES:
NO Ram lambs can be entered, must be castrated.
A male goat must be castrated AND All Bulls regardless
of breed are entered into the Beef calf section.
Jersey bulls are not judged
PhotoLife School Photos Photo’s that were ordered in time, have arrived and will be sent home with your child today.
Term 3 Cup Winners 2015
Room 9 Macky Trophy: Merit Merit: Room 10 Whitmore Cup: Merit: Merit: Room 8 Bristow Trophy: Merit: Merit: Room 5 Boyle Cup: Merit: Merit: Room 6 Craig Rogers Cup: Merit: Merit: Room 7 Johnson Cup: Merit: Merit: Room 1 Morrow Cup: Merit: Merit: Room 2 Whitmore Cup: Merit: Merit: Room 3 Beverly Hurst Cup Merit: Merit: Room 15 Whitmore Cup Merit: Merit: Room 16 Lucy Cawte Cup Merit: Merit Room 17 Sophie Walter Cup Merit: Merit: Room 18 Rollerson Cup: Merit: Merit: Jennifer Stewart Arts Trophy: Fraser Reading Shield: Cross Country Winner Boys: Cross Country Winner Girls: Gym Trophy Winner: Pryde family Hockey Cup Boys: Pryde family Hockey Cup Girls: Netball Cup Winner: Basketball Cup Winner
Samuel Tomaszyk Bailey Deed Aaron Palmer Penelope Reid Tyla Ellison-Corkill Beth Williams Kelly Currin Robert Ward Jahrone Coles Kalani Grafas Ruby Goldsworthy Connor Theobold Rlyn Eltringham Jolisa Whitehead Georgia Smith Ruby Mae Burt Zalia Dykes Marek Tomaszyk Juliet Boyd Jamie Hart Mollie Wilton Ryan Smith Amy Jamieson Frankie Melhuish Jules Delaere Josh Garrett Zane Beattie Millie Haywood Lincoln Haack-Rangi Cooper Stott Chelsea Van der Heyden Kane Jones Benjamin Jones Jeremy Oats Addison Watts Rylee Lovell-Dewes Jaybe Ellison Katela Tapsell Brody Harston Kaitlyn Harvey Ryan Smith Lachlan Robinson Megan Cross Samuel Tomaszyk Nathan Shaw Grace McIntosh Darnique Te Aonui-Whare
Alex Garrett
EVENTS COMING UP
13/10/15 PTA Meeting 7pm School Staffroom 23/10/15 Ag Day judging begins 9.30am 29/10/15 Group Day 5/11 - 6/11 Yr 3/4 (Jiddles) overnight camp at school 13/11/15 Grandparents Day 16 & 17/11/15 Year 5 - 8 Athletics Day 19/11/15 Jiddles (Yr 3 & 4) Athletics Day 24/11/15 Yr 7/8 WBOP Athletics 25/11/15 Yr 5/6 Cluster Athletics 26/11/15 Junior (Yr 0 - 2) Athletics Day 2/12/15 Yr 5/6 WBOP Athletics Day 2/12 - 4/12 Yr 5/6 camp at Whakamaru $190
S P O R T S NOTICES/RESULTS
All fees for Term 4 sports must be paid before play! Has your child finished a sport? If so, please make
necessary changes to their bus ride today! HOCKEY & BASKETBALL Please return your uniforms now. SQUASH starts next Thursday due to Graeme being involved with a NZ level competition this week. PARKOUR AND GYM begin next week – Monday and there are still vacancies - see Action Centre notices VOLLEYBALL after school on Fridays begins in week 3 - Friday 30/101/5. See Action Centre notices. TOUCH PAPAMOA 2015: Begins Thurs 22nd of October with finals day to be held in December. Teams are now set. CRICKET starts this Saturday – at Pongakawa, students will have a separate newsletter WATERPOLO: begins next week on Friday and students will receive a separate newsletter
BASKETBALL year 3/4 team
pictured finished the season in
3rd place!!! They received
medals at the prize giving.
Back: Paewai Tapsell, Marco
Miln, Noah Botha, James Clarke,
Front: Wherahiko Pirini, Brae
Hauraki, Josh Garrett & Cohen Satiu. Absent is Ripene Smith.
Community/School Notices Last chance to donate to Vanuatu families: Please send along any books, sports gear or stationery before Friday. Chelsea Winter promoting her new book. Sunday 18/10/15, 7.00pm at Te Puke Intermediate School. Cost ; $15, includes a goodie bag. Proceeds go to Te Puke Kiwicoast Lions Club. Qualified Nanny available for babysitting: Experience at early childhood centres & primary schools. Holds a current 1st Aid certificate. For more information please ph Deborah 027 8157694 Yoga in School Arts Block: This term Amy continues with a 9 Week block for $100.00. The start time is changing to 5.30pm. Here is a link to Amy’s website for more info http://www.fortheloveofyoga.co.nz/ PGG Wrightson Cash for Communities: Any farmer who purchase Ballance Agri-Nutrients fertiliser on their PGG Wrightson account, between 1/9/15 & 30/11/15 can earn cash for their school.
Extra Curricular Activities available Term 4 Drum Lessons: Call Jed on 0220378620 or 07 5441062 now to se-
cure a place. Costs between $14-$22 for group/paired/individual lessons. see the website www.ignitemusic.co.nz for more info. or call today.
Drama Lessons - 7 weeks commencing THIS Wednesday 1.30-2pm 5-7year olds 2-2.30pm 8+ year olds $42 for 1 child or $77 for 2 children for the 7 week lessons. Contact Helen Dewhirst Tel - 5331-874 or 027-202-83-22 email- [email protected]
MUSIC LESSONS - (Guitar, Singing and Ukelele)
If your child would like to learn an instrument, please contact Joe on 022 3729241 or email [email protected]. Lessons cost Group $10, paired $25 or Private $33
Piano Lessons: Fi's Keys offers fun, inspiring, weekly lessons.
These operate Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday mornings between 8.30 and 12.20pm. Spaces available for Term 4, get in quick. Contact [email protected] or 021 051 1891 for more info. Great Exam Results: Congratulations to our students below for their consistent effort in practice and hard work that paid off!!! Meg Crawford, Honours, Grade One Kate Menefy, First Class Honours, Grade Two
Wetland Planting A big thank you to all those who came last Thursday to help. It was a great turnout and made the job go very quickly. Last planting day for the year- this Thursday 15th October 9am Depending on numbers we’ll also do some weeding as those pesty weeds are making the most of the warmer weather. Karl has been doing some spot spraying so hopefully by Thursday it will be obvious which ones he’s dealt to. A big thank you again to Glenn Ayo of WBOPDEC for dropping off some more Glyphosphate. He’s impressed with our progress and the little spring which has popped up in the small pond nearest the hill. So bring the usual equipment for planting and weeding – spade, stanley knife, sunhats, refreshments etc.
Term 4 Activities to enrol in
MONDAYS Gym & Parkour begins MONDAY 19/10/15 If you wish to do gym this term, please contact the office a.s.a.p. to confirm a place so you don’t miss out.– there are still spaces Parkour: Parkour available so please book your place now to avoid missing out as limited numbers - spaces available.
ADULT SOCIAL NETBALL begins MONDAY 19/10/15 Social netball round is now full for this term. $150 per team. Please register and pay promptly Event organiser – Jessica Ph 5332368.
BADMINTON/TABLE TENNIS begins TUESDAY 27/10/15
6pm - 8pm. All welcome. Adults $5 a night Children $2 (no drop offs please) Food & drinks available. Organiser Trudy Ph 5333760 GILLIAN MOORE SCHOOL OF DANCE - Wednesday with Hannah . Sorry no new enrolments in term 4. If you are interested in dancing you will be welcome next year. Contact Hannah 022 047 3317 or email [email protected]
SQUASH COACHING begins Thursday 22/10/15 Registrations being taken now for Term 4
For students in years 5,6,7,8 only. 9am - 3pm Cost $70. All payments to be made by lesson 2 to; G R Squash $70 into bank account; 030626 0619905 000.
SQUASH COURT MEMBERSHIP $50 for annual membership and $5 per game, register at our school office. Also if you have a TECT card or account, bring in for your four free games to be added to the card. Please make sure you have updated your annual subscription fees for squash cards, if not updating please return your card.
Adult Social Volleyball - Friday nights Beginning Oct 30th –Dec 4th Enter your grade – social or serious
social at Pongakawa School Office
Adults – 6:00 – 8:00. Cost - $130 per team, 30 min games, Refs provided 4 players on a court (but a good team number is 6 players)
Friday Volleyball for students Begins Oct 30th – Dec 4th Cost $10 per person Times - half hour game between 3:30 – 5:00 Suitable for years 3,4,5,6,7,8 Canteen open for volleyball as well.
P ool Keys -available for sale now. Forms to fill out
are in our school office. $100 per key for the season which runs from Labour weekend until end of Term 1.
