Pembroke School Newsletter

There have been lots of little special moments I have noticed around the school this fortnight. I got to see some amazing mushroom masterpieces that Tawa class made. Well done to all the children for getting creative, trying their hardest and having such amazing little works of art to show for your efforts. Some of our junior students have taken a keen interest in playing hockey at break times, it's great to see them trying new things and discovering new sports that they enjoy.

Of course it was wonderful to see all the tamariki dressed in their favourite colours and showing their uniqueness as we promoted anti bullying. Each of the children got the chance to share something nice about a friend of theirs and what makes them a good friend. Helping the children to nurture and grow strong, kind friendships is often a part of our daily life at Pembroke School so it was nice to celebrate the many good friends we have at our kura.

We are very lucky to have the amazing EnviroSchools team of educators to call on here at Pembroke. They are always trying to help out with anything we want to achieve in our gardens and around learning about the environment and our place in it. Earlier this year we did a whole school trip to Hollard Gardens with EnviroSchools to learn about bugs and just this week our Pembroke Enviro leaders and head students went to take part in the Biodiversity day at Pukeiti. See our head students shoutout for more about the Pukeiti trip. We are busy making plans to do some learning with Sue from EnviroSchools at school this term as well. If you are keen to support us in growing our endeavours as an EnviroSchool and possibly being available to help out with future whole school Action days or smaller working bees out of school hours then pop in and see Sarah in Rata class for a chat.

Our students who have been particularly shining in showing these values are:

Rātā Respect Award: Indie Chubb: For always sharing, listening to others and being a great friend.

Rātā Bucket Filler: Carter Harris

Tawa Respect Award: Bailey Muggeridge: Looking after all our classroom gear so well.

Tawa Bucket Filler: Zachary Bevins

Kōwhai Respect Award: Brody Chesswas: For always showing RESPECT to others including staff and classmates through his positive, kind and thoughtful interactions.

Kōwhai Bucket Filler: Jahkoda Smith

Rimu Ambition Award: Mayson Coulter: For being polite and considerate to staff and students.

Rimu Bucket Filler: Cooper Branson

We had a little technical difficulty with the last newsletter and the first day photos of our new students didn't end up in the final product. These photos of our new Rata students are way to good to be kept to ourselves so here they are!

On Wednesday the 22nd of May we went to Pukeiti to join in the EnviroSchools biodiversity day. Lauree, Richard, Sue, Dr Emily and Kate from the EnviroSchools team were there to teach us about the environment. Dr Emily was lots of fun and taught us about some special bugs that live in the water or as she calls them 'bougs'. We also went on a hikoi with Richard to look at the trees, did a bird count with Kate and learnt how to tell how old a tree was with Sue. It was lots of fun and the weather was heaps better at Pukeiti then it was back at Pembroke.

By Oliver - deputy head boy and Enviro leader.

Last Wednesday, 22 May, a group of students headed to the GymSport Festival in Waitara. They trained in set routines on the beam and the floor. It was an excellent day, they all presented themselves confidently and had a lot of fun. Check out the great photos below. A big thank you to Carol Thornton for helping with training and organisation for the event.

On Friday 24 May, Rātā and Tawa classes enjoyed a special visit from local author of Ross the Cat, a tale of a special cat who loves to spend time with the visitors to Pukekura Park in New Plymouth. Helen shared her passion for animals and how she came to write a story about this very special cat. Thank you to all the whanau who donated animal food items that will be to the SPCA.

It is important that all our tamariki feel safe and happy at their school or out enjoying EOTC activities. We achieve this by aligning the tikanga of our school with our ASPIRE Values: Ambition, Service, Peseverance, Respect and Empathy.

If an issue arises with one of our students, please direct your concern respectfully to your child's teacher. Parents are not to approach our students to discuss issues with their behaviour. We take this conduct issue very seriously. It is never okay to use inappropriate language or statements around or directed at our tamariki or staff. If you witness an incident from a parent that you believe doesn't align with our school values or conduct please contact the principal.

We want our school to be a safe, caring place for all our students and their whanau to enjoy.

Some dates to mark on your calendar for Term Two.

Monday 27-Friday 31 May: Scholastic Book Fair

Wednesday 29 May: Book Character Dress Up Day

Thursday 30th May: Year 5-6 Touch Tournament

Friday 31 May: Teacher Only Day

Monday 3rd June: King's Birthday public holiday

Friday 7 June: Winter Movie Night

Thursday 13 June: Year 7-8 Touch Tournament

Thursday 13 June: Junior play day

Monday 17 June: Jones Cup

Wednesday 26 June: Puanga community dinner