MENPS News

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Next week, the PTA have arranged for the annual family picnic, which is a chance to spend some time at school with other families in a relaxed atmosphere. Hopefully you will be able to find time to attend, even at this busy time of year, and enjoy some down-time with others in the school community.

A reminder also that the PTA are looking to fill those key vacancies for next year, so please scroll down for information about what's involved and ways you might be able to get on board and help in 2026!

Finally, a reminder to please get in touch with the school office if you will be moving areas/schools next year (Y6 leavers aside). This is essential information as we finalise class lists, so we would appreciate you letting us know by emailing the school office at admin@mteden.school.nz if you have not yet done so.

The clock is certainly ticking as the term goes on, but there's still plenty to look forward to ahead, including Y5/6 Athletics, followed by Zone Athletics coming up next week!

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Alan Jackson, Principal

Friday 21st November:

• PTA Second Hand Uniform Shop Open - 8:15am - 9:15am
• Year 5/6 Athletics Day - all day - Margaret Griffin Park

Monday 24th November:

• PTA End of Year Family Picnic - 5:00pm - 7:00pm - school field

Tuesday 25th November:

• Zone Athletics - all day - Margaret Griffin Park (Save day Thurs 27th)
• Senior Assembly (Yr 4-6) - 2:15pm - 2:45pm

All are welcome - bring the family, a picnic rug and a picnic dinner. This is a chance to catch up with other families while the kids can have a run around and enjoy fun lawn games, colouring activities & face painting on offer thanks to sKids!

Key details:

- Monday 2nd December, 5pm - 7pm, on the MENPS Field Come whenever you can - don't worry about being late!

- BYO a picnic snacks/dinner for the family and a picnic rugs

- sKids will be setting up some fun games for the kids including face painting, colouring activities and giant lawn games (all free - come and enjoy)!!

- Uniform donations - Do you have old uniforms you no longer need?? If you have any uniforms that your child no longer fits or needs (and are still in good condition!) we will be collecting at the picnic - please donate these to the MENPS PTA Second Hand Uniform Shop to be sold to our community in 2026.

*Volunteers needed* : to set up and run a PTA stall to sell soft drinks, ice-blocks and treats available for purchase

In the case of bad weather, we will advise on Monday of cancellation via Hero.

As we head toward the end of the year, we are inviting families to donate any good-quality, pre-loved school uniforms. A donation box will be stationed at the school reception, and students are also welcome to bring donations to the end-of-year assembly — and anytime beyond that.

Donation boxes will be readily available, and all contributions are greatly appreciated. Your support helps ensure that every student in our community has access to the uniforms they need.

Thank you for your generosity and kindness!

• We want you to join our team! We need help filling a few roles - please email us at menpspta@gmail.com to nominate yourself for any of the following
• - Co-Chairperson - We need a new parent/caregiver to bring their enthusiasm and energy to the role as we look ahead to a new year of events. The team are keen to repeat what has worked before but open to how things can be improved. This role is perfect for a Year 3 or 4 parent and is a commitment that is very flexible around your other commitments - you can lead remotely via whatsapp and the PTA inbox. There are only 5 meetings a year on site.
• Thank you to exiting co-chairperson Pam who is stepped down after being in a leadership role on the PTA since 2022.

• 8.15 - 9.15am (21st November)
• 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.

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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

We are very excited to announce that your child will be able to attend a specialist Dance Class at “Dance Club” from 2026 onwards each term!

For busy working parents or families with multiple children going in various directions after school, this is an absolutely ideal opportunity for your child to

learn dance skills in the calm setting of school, during their school day, dance with their friends and develop new friendships with other children they may normally never meet.

It provides a real dance family unit amongst the students and we try to celebrate this by doing showings at assemblies and an end of Term parent observing session.

$160 per Term for “DANCE CLUB” classes.

WEDNESDAYS 1.00 - 2.00pm

YR 0 - 6

“DANCE CLUB” day becomes the BEST day of the week very quickly.

You don’t have to get to after school or weekend activities and your weekends can be kept free for family time and special moments.

There is no dance uniform to buy, additional exam fees or end of year show costs. Everything is done in what the children wear to school.

The class is fantastic for young beginners, for children who have never danced but have wanted to and may feel insecure to go to a studio and for ones who do dance and want more!!

The specialist modules we run allow for this, and are crafted to secure basic technique leading into a developed vocabulary of dance steps/moves being taught.

Children fall in love with a new way of expressing themselves and ultimately their School learning improves by their creative mind working alongside their academic mind.

If you wish to enrol your child into this “DANCE CLUB” for 2026 please provide me with the following details.

• Child’s Full Name
• Name the School they attend.
• Room Number and Year.
• Postal Address
• Parent Mobile

Once you have sent these through I will be back in touch with a confirmation email and more information.

“DANCE CLUB” will fill up fast so don’t delay in getting your child signed up for Term 1 2026 today - remember to send the above information today.

I look forward to developing your child’s love of dance for you.

Email me on helenadancet@gmail.com