MENPS News

Kia ora koutou

Y3 & 4 Productions

Yesterday saw Year 4 perform their fabulous production, which I know was very well received by all those who took time out to watch the show. Tonight, we have our equally talented Year 3 students, making this another fun week of enriched curriculum experiences for the children.

I'd like to acknowledge the Year 3 and 4 teams for their hard work, supported by the wonderful Clive Jepson, who brought his creativity and artistic skills to the props and sets once again.

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Next week, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week).

This important tradition grew from a single ‘Māori Language Day’, first held in 1972. The full week dedicated to te reo Māori we are familiar with today was introduced in 1975, and we look forward to continuing the tradition and promoting this unique taonga, passed down for New Zealanders of any heritage - half a century on!

Teacher Contract Negotiations

You may be aware via the media of the current industrial negotiations with teacher unions, including PPTA (secondary) and NZEI (Primary and Intermediate), in addition to School support staff.

So far, agreements have not been reached, which means members are currently engaged in the process of voting on potential action in the event a further offer is not accepted.

At this stage, a confirmed outcome has not been decided, so the hope is that a mutual agreement can be achieved and any industrial action avoided. We expect to have updates in the coming days, and will, of course, keep you informed of any further developments.

Last Day of Term

We look ahead to the final week of term with a reminder that we finish at the usual time of 3pm on Friday, September 19. Ice blocks will be on sale following our end of term assembly, thanks to our amazing PTA!

Ka kite anõ i a koutou

Alan Jackson, Principal

Thursday 11th September:

Year 3 Performance - 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Friday 12th September:

PTA Second hand uniform shop open - 8:15am - 9:15am

Monday 15th - Friday 19th September: Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori

Monday 15th September:

Room 11 and 16 Corban Estate Visit
Sports Assembly - 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Tuesday 16th September:

Room 15 and 12 Corban Estate Visit

Wednesday 17th September:

Term 4 New Entrant Cohort Second Visit - 9:00am - 10:30am
PTA Second hand uniform shop open - 8:15am - 9:15am
Rooms 22 and 23 Visit to Stardome - 9:30am - 12:00pm
Board Meeting - 6:00pm - 9:30pm

Thursday 18th September:

Room 14 and 10 Corban Estate Visit
Room 24 and 25 to Stardome - 9:30am - 12:00pm

Friday 19th September: Last Day of Term - 3:00pm finish

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

Wishing you all a wonderful end of term holiday , Noho ora mai

Year 4, 5 & 6 Flippa Ball and Mini Polo Players Needed

We need a few more players to make up Year 4, 5 & 6 teams. Games and practices are held on a Sunday at St Cuthberts Pool. If your child is interested the registration form with all the information has been sent out via the Hero app.

Any questions please contact Karen Moore, MENPS Sports Coordinator at karenm@mteden.school.nz

Don’t miss the MENPS PTA Online Fundraiser.

We’ve gathered an amazing selection of items and experiences for you to bid on – there’s truly something for everyone. Whether you’re planning ahead for the holidays or treating yourself, you can feel good knowing every dollar raised goes directly back to supporting our school and students.

Some highlights include:

Be the class hero and shout your entire class ice-cream! Ice-blocks available as dairy free option

6 auctions are live now - bid now to earn that Best Dad mug you received this weekend.

See ice cream auctions here

Treat your child to an afternoon tea / high-tea with the MENPS Senior Leadership Team

Brought to you by our fabulous senior leadership team - Mr Jackson, Miss Laufili, Mrs Matene and Miss Edwards! Your child's chance to have a very special afternoon tea / high-tea with the senior leadership team! See the auctions here

Spread the word with whānau, friends and neighbours – every bid counts! We are raising funds for new play spaces. Start bidding now: https://app.galabid.com/menps25

Calling All Legends!

Got a bach stay, luxury experience, high-value prize, voucher, or service you can donate?

We’ll auction it LIVE on stage + online to raise funds for MENPS!

Email: menpspta@gmail.com Let’s make this year’s fundraiser shine!

Don’t have a bach or boat? Maybe you can help by donating small new items that we can include in a hamper for event raffles. Please email menpspta@gmail.com or drop items into school reception.

Thank you for your support – together we’re building a stronger MENPS community!

**MENPS PTA Bingo Night** is on its way!

📅 **Saturday 11th October**

📍 **Irish Club, Rocky Nook Avenue**

Expect an evening packed with laughs, friendly competition, and fantastic prizes – all while raising funds for our school. It’s the perfect excuse to round up your friends, book the babysitter, and shout “BINGO!” in style.

Tickets will go live on Thursday. Pls see below kindo link:

https://shop.kindo.co.nz/app/shop/kindo/neon_nights_beats_by_bingo__and__auction_2025

👕 Donate Your Pre-Loved Uniforms!

Support the MENPS Second-Hand Uniform Shop

Have your children outgrown their uniforms? We’re always in need of good-quality, clean second-hand MENPS uniform items for the PTA Uniform Shop.

You can donate by:

📍 Dropping items into the collection box located by the school office

🕒 Or bringing them in during Uniform Shop opening hours

📅 Next drop-off opportunity:

In PTA ROOM, 8:15–9:15am (pls refer Menps term timetable or newsletter)

Your donations help other families, reduce waste, and raise funds to support our school. Thank you for your support! 💙

We’re excited to share that we’ve set the date for next year’s **Cultural Festival** at Mount Eden Normal Primary!

This special event coincides with the **Chinese Dragon Boat Festival** and will celebrate the rich cultural diversity of our school and the wider Mount Eden community.

🗓 **When:** Sunday, 21 June 2026

📍 **Where:** Mount Eden Normal Primary School

⏰ **Time:** To be confirmed

The festival will once again showcase performances, food, and activities that highlight our community’s many cultures. We hope to make it even bigger than this year!

We’d love to see our **Kapa Haka group** involved again and welcome conversations with anyone interested in sharing their talents, traditions, or activities (such as food, weaving, crafts, or other cultural experiences).

👉 **Expressions of interest:** If you would like to be involved, please email menpspta@gmail.com with the subject line *Cultural Festival 26*.

More details to follow in the coming months – but for now, please **mark your calendars** and join us for what promises to be a fantastic community celebration!

Thank you for your help this year in collecting Yummy Apple stickers. The stickers are now being counted, and we’ll share the final total with you once it’s confirmed.

If you still have any sticker collection sheets at home, please bring them into the office. These will be saved and counted towards next year’s total.

Well done, and a big thank you for all your efforts and support!