MENPS News
Te Whare Akoranga o Maungawhau, October 15, 2026
Strategic Plan Board Consultation
Last call to complete the Board Strategic Survey, which closes tomorrow. Sincere thanks to everyone who has already contributed their perspective - if you have not already done so, please make sure you complete this by Friday afternoon, 3pm. Every survey respondent goes in the draw to win a $150 Farro Gift Card!
Ka kite anล i a koutou
Alan Jackson, Principal
SCHOOL HATS THIS TERM
As part of the Board's Sunsafe Policy, school hats are mandatory in Term 4. These can be purchased from the school office and the Uniform Shop on Manukau Road - please make sure they are clearly named, and apply sunscreen each morning - thank you! ๐ค
Thursday 22nd October
Wear your favourite colourful fun socks along with a gold coin donation in support of Down Syndrome Awareness Month.
School Uniform is to be worn but have some fun dressing up your feet.
Our spooktacular Halloween disco is fast approaching. Tickets will be made available on kindo.
Junior disco y 0-3 from 5-6pm
Senior disco 6.30pm-7.30pm
Pizza is included in the ticket ๐๏ธ and nibbles, candy floss and drinks will be made available at the cash bar.
Water is freely available with jugs and cups.
Got questions or want to volunteer?
Email: menpspta@gmail.com
Or join the volunteer/ planning group on WhatsApp https://chat.whatsapp.com/FXmnTeaBrsPFp8BRFOasPz?mode=gi_t
Please join us for our last PTA meeting of the year this coming Tuesday the 20th Oct 7-8.30pm in the menps staff room. Nibbles and refreshments provided, we look forward to seeing you all there!
Our second-hand uniform shop is urgent need of all sizes to be donated.
If your child has outgrown any clean, good-quality uniforms in these sizes and others, weโd be incredibly grateful for your donation. Your generosity helps keep school uniforms affordable and supports families in our school community.
Donations can be dropped off:
* At the school office during school hours
* At the hall during late afternoon/evening pick-ups
* At the PTA room during Uniform Shop opening hours
Thank you for helping us keep our Uniform Shop stocked and supporting our MENPS whฤnau!
- 8.15 - 9.15am (16 Oct.)
- In the PTA Room: follow signs from Valley Rd gatesR
- Order by emailing Kitty at menpspta@gmail.com.
- Pay via Cash or Bank transfer
Co-Chairs Svantje Reiber and Sunny Nathu
Secretary Chantal Brunner
Treasurers Minaxi Chandra and Victoria Couto
PTA Advisor Chantal Brunner
Communications Gina Miao
School Representative Hilary Edwards
