Term 1
2024
Our Overarching Theme for the Year - Tapuwae- Footprints
Learning Power: Being Me
Kia whakatōmuri te haere whakamua.
I walk backwards into the future with my eyes fixed on my past.
Kia ora koutou (Hello everyone)
We started our year by inviting all our new tamariki, caregivers and staff to a Powhiri that was held in the hall.
A pōwhiri is a Māori welcoming ceremony involving speeches, cultural performance, singing and finally the hongi. It is used to both welcome guests onto a marae or during other ceremonies, such as during a dedication of a building or at the beginning of the school year.
News worthy news ....
On Monday evening, 10 March 2025, MPS made it all the way to 7 Sharp News.
Lucas de Jong and his team filmed some of our staff, students and caregivers. Reporting on Wykeham Place that is now classified as a school street. The road can legally be closed off between set hours to ensure a safe space for kids.
Please go and watch Monday 10 March - the start of the show via the following link:
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/seven-sharp
Wykeham Place
School Street
Mon - Fri
8:15 - 9:15 am
2:15 - 3:15 pm
Garden to table
Last week was "sea week" so we used seaweed and made sushi in the kitchen. It was messy and lots of fun. When it did not work out so well we just ate the evidence.
Ross from the council came and did waste audits with some classes. We found out that some people (hint ... hint ... The teachers) at school are not recycling as well as they could. Children were very fired up about this and are determined to teach the teachers about recycling.
- Karen Jones
The Wednesday Challenge
MPS has joined in on The Wednesday Challenge this year.
If you would like to join in, please follow the following link:
Little Library
Our little library has been revamped and is now bigger and brighter and full of books ready for children to take home and enjoy. The idea of the Little Library is that children choose a book and take it home to read. When they have a book they have finished with, it can be dropped back for someone else to enjoy. It doesn't have to be the same book that they took. You'll find our Little Library by the road patrol room inside the sliding gate. Take a walk to see it and browse our wide range of books.
- Deanne Wotton
Shore to Shore
Harcourts Cooper and Co Shore to Shore is a great day out along our sunny shores with thousands of participants running or walking the 5.9 km route!
The event starts at Takapuna Grammar School, heads along both the picturesque Takapuna and Milford beaches and ends at Milford Reserve.
This event brings together the North Shore community and supports local schools by providing them with an opportunity to raise funds for much-needed sports gear.
A great opportunity for friends, parents, aunties, uncles and grandparents get together, dress up, and join us for the fun!
A fantastic event with plenty of awesome costumes and spot prizes!
Register with Marlborough Primary School with the link below.
- Brad Ogg
Maya Cazeiro Rm06
Firefly Forest
Orange fireflies glazed through the serene, unknown forest.
They slide through trees without making a peep and if they did, only the tiniest mouse could hear it.
As the whimpering freezing cold trees stood in the serene unknown world, the fiery warm light shone through the ark ice cold branches.
Chicken Coop
Having chickens can be beneficial for children in many ways, including learning about responsibility, empathy, and companionship. In some cases chickens can also teach children about where food comes from.
One of the new projects, is to build a chicken coop similar to the one shown in the picture. Keep an eye out as the coop will be up soon!
Pump Track
The pump track is completed and ensures a great deal of excitement.
Every Friday is Wheels Day when students then have the opportunity to ride on the pump track with their bike or scooter during break times. Just a reminder that helmets are compulsory and students will not be allowed to ride without one.
Colour Run
Our Colour Run Fundraiser is off to an amazing start!
A huge thank you to all the parents who have signed their children up so far—it’s fantastic to have your support!
We're fundraising for a new outdoor stage to complement our shade cover, with a goal of $30,000.
Sign your child up for a fundraising page here:
https://marlboroughprimarycolourrun.raiseit.co.nz/
Then, share it with family, friends, and colleagues to help us raise as much as possible!
Prizes up for grabs include:
- Spot prizes
- Vouchers for the top three fundraisers
- A Whānau Pizza Lunch
- A lucky class will get to slime Whāea Michelle and Mr Kay!
Save the date! Our Colour Run event is on Thursday, 27 March, from 5–7pm. It’ll be a fun family evening with food for sale—more details to come! White T-shirts will be on sale soon too —watch Skool Loop for updates!
Last year’s event was an absolute hit, and we can’t wait to do it all again! Thanks for your support.
