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Te Whare Akoranga o Maungawhau, July 17, 2025

From The Principal

Kia ora koutou

A very warm welcome back to Term 3!

We hope everyone had a refreshing break, ready for an exciting term of learning filled with rich experiences, community events, and opportunities to celebrate the many talents of our tamariki.

We have a number of highlights ahead, including (but not limited to) Rugby, Netball, Maths Week, Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori, Year 6 Camp, Junior Showcase and Productions in Years 3 and 4, so we will certainly be keeping the children purposefully engaged across the curriculum once again this term!

See below for our Term 3 ‘Key Dates’ summary, and also please ensure push notifications are enabled on the HERO app to keep informed and up to date.

A reminder also that nominations are now open for the triennial Board Election, so if this is of interest, make sure your nomination is submitted as soon as possible.

The work of the Board is not only of huge value to ensuring we achieve our key objectives and goals at Mt Eden Normal Primary, but also a unique opportunity to develop insight into our work, supporting learners to be ‘Wide-eyed and Enthusiastic About Learning!”

On site, you will have seen by now that our boundary fencing has been replaced, enhancing security for our children, with thanks for everyone's patience while this significant work was completed.

We look forward to a successful term ahead, with a special welcome to all the children and families who join us this term, along with Susan Duncan and Shanty Dowell in Rm 16!

Ka kite anõ i a koutou

Alan Jackson, Principal

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Events & Reminders

Welcome to Term 3

Friday 18th July:

Second Hand Uniform Shop open - 8:15am - 9:15am

Tuesday 22nd July:

PTA Meeting - staffroom - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Wednesday 23rd July:

Board Meeting

Notices

HAVE YOU PRINTED/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/

Order Ezlunch and support our school!

We’re using Ezlunch not just to make school lunches easier - but also to help support our school community. What this means is that 10% of every order placed this term will be returned to our school. It’s a simple, everyday way for families to contribute - just by ordering lunch!

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!

Kids Art Works

We have an exciting fundraiser for you! Later in term 3 you will be able to view your child’s picture and order products:

Go to www.kidsartworks.com

In the Entrance Code field type in the code on the form sent home with your child.

Follow the further instructions on the screen to order.

Payment can be made via the website using a credit card or directly from your bank account

Keep Collecting Yummy Fruit Stickers!

Did you know that stickers found on bags of Yummy Apples are worth 10 points each? Simply cut out the sticker and glue it onto a blank sheet of paper to add to your collection. If your bag of Yummy Apples doesn’t have a sticker, you can still help — just cut out the barcode and glue that onto your sheet instead. Every sticker and barcode collected brings us closer to earning more sports gear for our school. Keep collecting, MENPS — your efforts make a big difference!

Second Hand Uniform Shop open this Friday -18 July

8.15 - 9.15am (Friday, 18th July)
In the PTA Room: follow signs from Valley Rd gates OR
Order by emailing Jane at menpspta@gmail.com.
Pay via Cash or Bank transfer.

PTA AGM - 22nd July 2025

The PTA AGM will be held on next Tuesday 22nd July, 7pm in the MENPS Staffroom. All welcome.

Email menpspta@gmail.com I Follow us on Facebook

Refer to the PTA website for information on the various fundraising and community activities

Co-Chairs Pam Clifford & Svantje Reiber

Secretary April Alsari

Treasurers Paula Tran & Minaxi Chandra

PTA Advisor Chantal Brunner

Communications Gina Miao

School Representative Hilary Edwards

Full team of amazing parents/caregivers listed here

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