MENPS News

Kia ora koutou

End of Term 1

It’s been a vibrant start to the school year, with a wealth of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom and fantastic learning every child can feel proud of.

Learning, Activities and Opportunities

Students have enjoyed a wide range of opportunities both in and beyond the classroom. From “Have a Go” music sessions, ongoing extra-curricular opportunities such as Choir and Kapa Haka to strong participation in sports including Swimming, Touch and Cricket. There have been many experiences and trips, including an unforgettable camp for Y5 at Motu Moana. Events such as the new parent Whakatau, drop-in class sessions, PTA Picnic, PTA Colour Run and Parent Conferences have offered many opportunities to connect and build partnership between home and school, culminating today with the Kapa Kahui Festival, which promises to be a very special celebration of culture, identity, and performance.

As we head into Term 2, we look forward to continuing to build on the strong foundations established this term. Key dates and updates will be shared via the school calendar, HERO app and newsletters.

Thank You!

Until then, thank you to our staff for their dedication and professionalism, to our students for their enthusiasm and positive attitude, and to our whānau for your ongoing support.

I want to particularly acknowledge all those who have helped out and contributed in so many ways to our end of term Kapa Haka Festival today. This is a significant event, but a memorable one in which the children get a chance to shine alongside many other schools.

Finally, sincere thanks go to our Kapa Haka performers and - of course - their tutor, Lucy Matene, for her leadership, mahi and dedication to making this a success while upholding the mana of our our school so well.

Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable term break.

Ka kite anõ i a koutou

Alan Jackson, Principal

Thursday 2nd April:

Kapa Kahui Event at MENPS
Term 1 Ends - 3:00pm

Wishing you all a relaxing school holidays and look forward to seeing you all in Term 2!

Term 2 - Monday 20th April

Whakatau - 10:00am

Tuesday 21st April:

Year 4 Boat Trip - Room 35

Wednesday 22nd April:

Year 4 Boat Trip - Room 36
School Board Meeting

Thursday 23rd April:

Year 4 Boat Trip - Room 34

Friday 24th April:

Year 4 Boat Trip - Room 33
PTA Second Hand Uniform Shop - 8:15am - 9:15am

Kia ora whānau,

We’re excited that MENPS is proudly hosting this year’s Kapa Kahui Festival in our school hall on Thursday, 2nd April 2026 – and it’s shaping up to be an incredible celebration of culture, performance, and community!

Welcome, and feel free to invite your family and friends to come and enjoy this grand event together!

Event Details

📍 Location: Staff Carpark, Mt Eden Normal Primary

📅 Date: Thursday, 2 April

Pōwhiri: 1:00 PM

Event starts: 2:00 PM

Event finishes: 4:30 PM (sales may continue briefly after)

Ngā mihi nui,

Svantje

PTA Chair

Annual Menps Cultural Festival& Matariki Celebration

Our annual festival has become a community staple, whether you’d like to perform, dance, sing, share a craft or food from your country, let us know and we will weave it in to the fabric of the

festival.

When: Sunday 21st June 2026

Where: Mount Eden Normal Primary School

Time: TBC

Interested in volunteering your time in any capacity or showcase your culture? Please email the

team on menpspta@gmail.com

Start to collect stickers from individual fruit or labels (or bar codes) from Yummy Apple bags.

A copy of the collection sheet was sent home on Monday to the eldest or only child in each family (please check your child’s bag), or it can be downloaded from the Yummy Fruit website at www.yummyfruit.co.nz. Collection sheets are also available in the office.

Completed sheets can be dropped back to your class teacher or the office any time until the 4th Sept 2026. Stickers will be redeemed for new sports equipment for MENPS - last year we received $1175 worth of sports equipment for our kids to enjoy! Thank you for collecting!

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Refer to the PTA website for information on the various fundraising and community activities