MENPS News

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Book Week & Important Announcement

Book Week was a highlight, culminating in the ever-popular Book Character Parade. We saw many amazing costumes on display to top off the week, which was organised by our awesome library team, Amanda and Viv.

It seems a fitting moment to announce that this will, in fact, be Amanda's final year with us as she is retiring following many years of dedicated service to our school and the Mt Eden community in her role. It seems hard to imagine a library that isn't filled with the energy and passion for reading that Amanda has brought to so many students past and present, but the consolation is that she leaves behind such firm foundations, grounded in promoting the joy of reading.

From our extensive, well-maintained collection at the heart of our school to the lunchtimes filled with so many children who elect to spend time reading and exploring in the library each day, Amanda's dedication speaks volumes, and she will be greatly missed as a much-loved colleague and a MENPS institution in her own right!

I know you will join me in thanking Amanda and wishing her well as she makes more time for family (and no doubt some well-deserved time to catch up on her own reading list!).

Table Tennis Zone Champions

To sporting matters and passing on congratulations to all of the participants in Zones Table Tennis today. 16 students attended the Auckland Primary Schools Tournament, with our Boys team winning the trophy for Top Auckland Boys' Primary School! Special mention to Angela Liu, who made it all the way to the quarter finals. An outstanding result!

We're also celebrating sports success on the Athletics field at the moment, and looking forward to Zones competition also, in addition to Basketball. Thanks as always to our sports coordinator, Karen, for making these opportunities possible.

Sunscreen/Hats

A reminder that children must wear their hats in Terms 1 and 4. We also request that children routinely have sunscreen applied in the morning. Classes do have sunscreen dispensers also, so they are able to re-apply before lunchtimes.

Halloween Disco & PTA 2026

Finally, sincere thanks to all the volunteers and the PTA for arranging such a memorable Halloween Disco. The children had an amazing time, and we appreciate the hard work put in to make it such a success as always!

Looking to the future, the PTA needs volunteers to step up now for 2026 to continue their vital work.

The vacancies are for Co-chair and Co-treasurer, so this is a chance to get involved and help with community building and fundraising that we rely on during your child's primary school years. If you would like more information on what is involved, please see below for details!

Ka kite anõ i a koutou

Alan Jackson, Principal

Tuesday 18th November:

Zone Basketball - all day - MAGS
Junior Assembly - 2:15pm - 2:45pm

Wednesday 19th November:

Year 5/6 Athletics Day - all day - Margaret Griffin Park - (Save day Fri 21st Nov)
Board Meeting - 6:00pm - 9:30pm

Friday 21st November:

PTA Second Hand Uniform Shop Open - 8:15am - 9:15am

Highly Recommend

I can highly recommend these books. My son, a reluctant reader, absolutely loved these, as did I when he would allow shared reading 😄. Shannon

Tuesday 24 November, 5-7pm, on the school field.

Bring a picnic dinner for the whole family, and join other families to celebrate another successful school year! All welcome!

Many thanks to sKids for providing face painting and other fun activities for our tamariki to enjoy at this event.

What a night! Our Halloween Disco was a huge success — full of fun, music, costumes, and dancing! A massive thank you to all the staff and parents who gave their time to make it happen — from organising, setting up decorations, running the stalls, and supervising excited dancers, to packing down at the end of the night. A special shout to skids as well for helping us set up. Many hands made the magic happen!

Events like this simply wouldn’t be possible without your enthusiasm, creativity, and community spirit. The children had an amazing time, and we’re so grateful for everyone’s support.

If you’re interested in helping to organise or volunteer for next year’s disco, we’d love to have you on board! Please email menpspta@gmail.com to get involved.

Looking Ahead to the Halloween Disco 2026

It was lovely to see so much help and support for roles needed during the disco. The PTA is now looking for 2–3 people to coordinate next year’s Disco.
You’ll have support from an experienced past coordinator (who has been part of a team that ran the event for a few years and is ready to pass the torch!).

It’s a great role to share with a few friends — or a fun way to meet new people and be part of the MENPS magic.
So if you’re keen (or even just curious!), please email menpspta@gmail.com and we will contact you next year in Term 3 to check your availability for Sept and Oct 2026.

Let’s keep the community spirit alive and the dance floor glowing!

Ngā mihi nui,

The Mount Eden Normal Primary School PTA 🎃

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.
- Co-Treasurer - we have two treasures to reduce the number of hours required by each volunteer. We need a new person to be responsible for cash handling/bank liaison/ eftpos machine organising/ reimbursements. Do you know MYOB or are keen to learn?
Many thanks to Paula for helping with this since the start of 2023 and to Minaxi for continuing in her role focusing on background accounting and reporting. Teamwork makes the dream work.