MENPS News

Te Whare Akoranga o Maungawhau, June 26, 2025

From The Principal

Kia ora koutou

Cross Country

Congratulations to all of our younger (but no less enthusiastic!) cross-country runners this week for an event filled with determination, positive energy and plenty of smiles. A great finish to our sporting successes this term, with thanks to the teachers for training and setting the children up with aspirational goals, Karen Moore for her organisation and to the many parents who turned out to cheer our budding athletes on.

End of Term 2

As we wrap up Term 2, I want to take a moment to reflect on another term filled with learning, growth, and plenty of moments to be proud of – and to thank everyone for being part of the ongoing journey.

Firstly, a huge congratulations to all our students for their enthusiasm and willingness to taking on challenges across all areas of the curriculum. Whether it’s been in reading, writing, mathematics, science, the arts or on the sports field, their efforts have shown.

I also want to thank everyone for their active involvement in our Parent Conferences this week. It's always a pleasure to see so many rich conversations taking place between students, teachers, and parents.

Along with the Term 2 Reports, these meetings are such an important opportunity to celebrate progress and look ahead to the next steps in learning, and I'd like to acknowledge the teaching team for their hard work strengthening partnership with families.

As we head into the holidays, I hope every student takes time to rest and recharge and that families have some time to enjoy the break together.

A reminder that we finish at the usual time of 3pm on Friday, and that the PTA will be on hand for their usual ice-block sale treat, so please remember the all-important gold coin!

We look forward to seeing everyone back, refreshed and ready for another exciting term of learning in Term 3.

Ka kite anõ i a koutou

Alan Jackson, Principal

Events & Reminders

Friday 27th June: Last day of Term 2 - 3:00pm finish

PTA Ice Block Sale $2 - 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Term Break - Happy Holidays Everyone

Monday 14th July: Term 3 begins

Notices

PLEASE PRINT/SAVE YOUR CHILDS REPORT

Please take time to print/save your child's current report as the parent portal app does not have a function to generate past reports.

To download or print your child's report you will need to log into the HERO app via a desktop.

HERO Desktop Site

To view or print via your desktop, log in at the link below:

https://app.linc-ed.com/

If late please call Skids!

We all know that Auckland traffic can be terrible, flat tires occur out of the blue, appointments run long etc. Our wonderful afterschool care Skids is available even for these last minute events. Please keep these numbers somewhere safe. Call Skids first to book them in and then notify the office.

🧢 Uniform Shop Coordinator Wanted! 👕

Our lovely Jane is looking to retire from her role after years of service and we are so great ful to her and her uniform shop team. Ka pai!

MENPS PTA is looking for a new Second-Hand Uniform Shop Coordinator to help keep this much-loved service running smoothly!

This flexible volunteer role includes:

• Checking emails and processing online orders

• Helping with the occasional in-person shop day (a few times per term)

• Organising donations and keeping stock in order

It’s a great way to contribute to the school community in a way that fits around your schedule. Full handover and support will be provided.

If you’re interested or would like to know more, please get in touch at menpspta@gmail.com – we’d love to hear from you!

🎉 Parent Social – Neon Nights! 🌟

Lock in the babysitter and get ready to glow! You’re invited to our much-anticipated parent social event: Neon Nights – an evening of music, laughs, and community connection.

🗓 Saturday 11 October

📍 Rocky Nook Avenue, Morningside

Dress in your brightest neon and join us for a fun night out with fellow MENPS parents and beats by bingo! It’s the perfect excuse to dust off your dancing shoes and enjoy an electric evening!

Visit www.menpspta.co.nz for more info.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Ice-Blocks for Sale ($2) this Friday ! 27th June 3pm - 3:30pm

Celebrate term-end with an ice block! Ice blocks are for sale on this Friday at 3pm under the sports canopy. $2 each!!

Yummy Fruit/Apple Sticker Collection

The 2025 Yummy Apple Promotion ends on Friday, 5th September. This is the date that all Sticker Collection Sheets must be given to your child's teacher. Keep collecting those Yummy Fruit/Apple Stickers!