Maungatapere School

Subject: Enhancing Communication and Efficiency with the eTAP Parent App

Dear School Families,

I'm sharing an update on our ongoing efforts to streamline communication and enhance efficiency here at school. Our dedicated office administrators have recently completed comprehensive training with eTAP, our Student Management System, and the benefits are already becoming clear.

A huge thank you to all the families who have already downloaded the eTAP parent app and utilized it, especially for booking today's parent-teacher interviews. This interview booking application is a prime example of how we're working to improve our systems. Previously, we relied on a subscription-based booking site, which came with a cost for booking interviews. Now, we can manage this seamlessly through our own eTAP system, which is a fantastic step forward.

Jane and Bridget from the office recently gave me a great run-through of the new app and its capabilities. I was particularly impressed with the permission slips feature, which will be incredibly useful for the school moving forward. To put this into action, I've asked the office to send out a permission slip form through eTAP to the families of our Year 6 students. This form will ask for confirmation of which students will be returning as Year 7 students in 2026. This feature automatically collates the information into a spreadsheet, which will significantly aid our planning for next year. This is one example of its usefulness for the school.

Our hope is that this app will make life easier and more efficient for parents, while also helping the school streamline communication. The office administrators are quite excited about the features, and as you'll see, it allows parents to manage many aspects related to their children and school life, from ordering lunches to updating contact information.

If you haven't yet downloaded the eTAP parent app, please help us out by doing so. To see notifications from the @school app you will need to go into your phone settings "Settings, Apps, @school App" and allow notifications. By working together on this, we can ensure the most effective and efficient communication channels for everyone.

Warm regards,

Terry

The congestion in our carpark gets to a very high level during the peak morning drop off and afternoon pick up times. To help combat this, have your student walk from Corsair Drive in the morning and join the walkers line in the afternoon to walk and meet you at Corsair Drive in the afternoon.

Corbin Ferguson Rm14 Amazing work last term with the council. Stepping out of his comfort zone. Well done!

Everly Gillingham Rm11 For always quietly making your learning happen.

Peyton Gwillim Rm7 For your manners, great attitude and all round positive vibes! Displaying our school values.

Indy Ferguson Rm13 For always being a team player and having a fantastic attitude towards your learning.

Alexa Vollenhoven Rm8 For outstanding time management and effort with your Science Fair investigation.

Anahera Timms-Mohi Rm14 For your amazing efforts in cross country. Pushing yourself and improved a lot.

Leah Prictor Rm10 For your attitude to your work and making your learning happen.

Talent shows have been postponed - new date to be confirmed.

29 July 2025 TAS Open Day (online registration needs to be completed for your student to attend)

30 July 2025 Whg Boys High Open Evening (for Year 8 Students)

31 July 2025 Year 7 Vaccinations

1 Aug 2025 Year 7/8 Technology

6/7 Aug 2025 Whg Boys High Enrolment Interviews (at WBHS)

12 Aug 2025 School Cross Country

13 Aug 2025 Te Horo Cross Country (selected students)

14 Aug 2025 Mathex

15 Aug 2025 Year 7/8 Technology

18 Aug 2025 WGHS Enrollment Interviews (at Maungatapere School)

25-28 Aug 2025 Central Northland Science Fair - Forum North

27 Aug 2025 WPSSA Cross Country

28 Aug 2025 In Class Speeches

29 Aug 2025 Year 7/8 Technology

1-6 Sep 2025 Keeping Ourselves Safe

8-12 Sep 2025 Keeping Ourselves Safe

10 Sep 2025 Mangakahia Lions Speech Competition

12 Sep 2025 Year 7/8 Technology

19 Sep 2025 Last Day Term 3

This Tuesday afternoon, we had an exhilarating dodgeball match against Matarau School right here at our school! This event marked the exciting start of our inter-school competition, a fantastic initiative where we'll alternate hosting duties each term. We're planning to feature a variety of sports and other activities throughout the year, ensuring all Year 7 and 8 students get the opportunity to participate and represent our school.

Tuesday's game was truly wonderful. Our students displayed exceptional sportsmanship, teamwork, and communication, all while showcasing their impressive skills and upholding our school values. We are incredibly proud to announce that we've secured the trophy for this event! It's currently on display in the school office, so be sure to check it out when you have a moment.

Tauraroa Area School will be holding their Open Day for Year 8 students on Tuesday 29th July.

Please return this registration form to your school office by Friday 25th July 2025 OR

complete the online google form so we can finalise transport and numbers:

https://forms.gle/HJvCUFtVdx9Xqrob6

Any questions, please phone Whaea Delilah 09 432 2643

ARK: Survival Evolved is an action-adventure survival video game where players are stranded on an island inhabited by dinosaurs and other creatures. To survive, players must gather resources, build shelters, tame or avoid dangerous wildlife, and combat other potentially hostile human players.

This has been a game that has been mentioned a few times by students in the playground so might be worth looking at.

https://maungatapere.onlinesafetyhub.nz/parent/reviews/ark-survival-evolved

Nominations are now open for the Maungatapere School Board of Trustees elections. You will have received an email from Election Pilot which has the nomination process for you to follow.

Email: office@maungatapere.school.nz

Principal: principal@maungatapere.school.nz

BOT Chair: botchair@maungatapere.school.nz
Website: https://www.maungatapere.school.nz/
Location: Mangakahia Road, Maungatapere, Whangarei, New Zealand
Phone: 09 4346743
Facebook: facebook.com/maungatapereschool