MENPS News
Te Whare Akoranga o Maungawhau, August 20, 2026
The Arts
Special thanks to our Music Specialist Teacher, Marc Colenso, who yesterday took students from the MENPS Orchestra to perform alongside the Auckland Philharmonia at the Due Drop Events Centre, joining school orchestras from across Auckland.
Learning an instrument develops so many skills that support learning more broadly, including concentration, persistence, listening, collaboration and the ability to work towards a shared goal. Opportunities such as this allow our students to put these skills into practice while also building confidence and a real sense of achievement.
The students were warmly welcomed and encouraged by the Auckland Philharmonia, making it a memorable and inspiring experience for our young musicians.
I’d also like to take the opportunity to acknowledge and thank our Year 2 team for their outstanding Showcase Performance last Thursday night, and, of course, the wider staff who came along to support the teachers and students. I know that moments like these are important for our students. They provide them with opportunities to build confidence, challenge themselves and experience the pride that comes from sharing their learning with others. It was a lovely evening and a great opportunity to see our Year 2 students shine.
Ka kite anō i a koutou
Hilary Edwards, Deputy Principal
Donate to the MENPS PTA Online Fundraiser!
Our biggest online fundraiser of the year is coming soon, and we’re looking for incredible donations to help make it our most successful auction yet!
We’re inviting businesses, organisations and members of our community to donate items, goods, services or experiences that can be auctioned online. Every donation helps raise valuable funds that directly benefit the students of Mount Eden Normal Primary School.
We’d love donations such as:
🎁 Gift vouchers
🛍️ Products or gift hampers
🍽️ Restaurant, café or food vouchers
💇 Beauty, wellness or fitness services
🏡 Holiday accommodation or getaways
🎟️ Event tickets or family experiences
🎨 Classes, workshops or lessons
🌞 School holiday programmes
⚽ Children’s activities, sports or music programmes
🚗 Professional services
…or anything else you think our community would love!
No donation is too big or too small—every contribution helps us create an exciting auction while supporting our school.
If you’d like to donate, or know a business that may be interested, we’d love to hear from you!
📧 Email us at: menpspta@gmail.com
Thank you for supporting our school and helping us make this year’s fundraiser one to remember. Together, we can make a lasting difference for our tamariki. 💜
Order your Kids Art Works products and transform your child’s artwork into beautiful keepsakes the whole family will love.
Whether you’re getting organised for Christmas, looking for thoughtful gifts for grandparents, or simply want a special memento of this year’s creativity, these personalised items are something you’ll treasure for years to come.
Order forms went out as a flyer with your child a few weeks back.
Lost your code or have a question please email menpspta@gmail.com
The countdown is officially on! ⏰✨
Our Young at Heart Parent Social Event is shaping up to be a night you definitely won’t want to miss — and tickets go on sale next week! 🎟️
Expect a night of, laughs, entertainment, dancing, delicious food, raffles, spot prizes and a live auction, all while raising funds for a new playground for our amazing MENPS tamariki. 💜
We’re not giving away all the surprises just yet… 👀
🎭 ENTERTAINMENT TO BE ANNOUNCED! 🎶
Keep your eyes peeled for our HERO POST next week, where we’ll reveal the entertainment and launch ticket sales!
📅 Saturday 12 September 2026
🕖 7:00pm – 11:30pm
📍 Rocky Nook Irish Club, Morningside
The theme? Young at Heart.
Start thinking about the childhood dream, idol, favourite movie star, or toy you’d love to channel for the night. 🚀👑🧚♀️🏎🟀🎸
Tickets will be limited, so don’t wait until the last minute!
Get your crew together, start planning those costumes and watch out for the HERO POST next week. 🌟
Our second-hand uniform shop is running low on larger sizes. At the moment, we have plenty of sizes 6–8 (and some size 10), but we’re receiving regular requests for sizes 12 and 14, and our shelves are looking very bare.
If your child has outgrown any clean, good-quality uniforms in these sizes and others, we’d be incredibly grateful for your donation. Your generosity helps keep school uniforms affordable and supports families in our school community.
Donations can be dropped off:
* At the school office during school hours
* At the hall during late afternoon/evening pick-ups
* At the PTA room during Uniform Shop opening hours
Thank you for helping us keep our Uniform Shop stocked and supporting our MENPS whānau!
- 8.15 - 9.15am (21th Aug)
- In the PTA Room: follow signs from Valley Rd gatesR
- Order by emailing Kitty at menpspta@gmail.com.
- Pay via Cash or Bank transfer
Celebrate mid-term with an ice block! Ice blocks are for sale on next Friday at 3pm under the sports canopy. $2 each!!
The 2026 Yummy Apple Promotion ends on Friday, 4th September. This is the final day to hand in all Sticker Collection Sheets to your child’s teacher.
If you already have full collection sheets, feel free to send them in early for counting. Otherwise, keep collecting and return your sheets closer to the due date.
Every sticker counts — thank you for your ongoing support!
Co-Chairs Svantje Reiber and Sunny Nathu
Secretary Chantal Brunner
Treasurers Minaxi Chandra and Victoria Couto
PTA Advisor Chantal Brunner
Communications Gina Miao
School Representative Hilary Edwards
