MENPS News

Kia ora koutou

In other news, we have been advised by our Returning Officer that we have received a healthy number of candidates for the upcoming Board Election, and so a vote will be held.

Please look out for information on this, as it is important to have strong community participation. Board members not only contribute individual skills as volunteers, but they also function to help shape a vision that is based on a range of experience with a strong parent lens, in addition to staff input. Make sure your voice is heard by voting when the information is sent to all members of the electoral role soon.

I would like to add a huge thanks to all those who have volunteered to stand for this essential position for our school. As you may have heard in the media, Board candidates are at historic lows and a genuine struggle for many schools, so it is great to see that democracy is still alive and thriving in Mt Eden! It isn’t something we take for granted as a school, and it is appreciated.

In my experience of decades serving on school Boards, I have learnt so much from the many trustees I have worked with, all of whom give up their time to help ensure school continues to thrive.

It’s a collective community effort to be proud of, and I am looking forward to returning members and also the ‘next generation’ to pick up the torch in September.

On a final note, next week is our annual Maths Week, promoting a love of maths through a variety of fun activities across the school.

Always a highlight, and definitely one to look forward to!

Ka kite anõ i a koutou

Alan Jackson, Principal

Thursday 7th August:

• Year 6 Camp Adair until Friday 8th August

Monday 11th - Friday 15th August: Maths Week

Wednesday 13th August:

• Mid Term 3 New Entrant Cohort Visit 2
• Team 1 Showcase - 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Thursday 14th August:

• ANI Open Day - 9:00am - 10:30am
• Team 2 Showcase - 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Friday 15th August:

• PTA Second Hand Uniform Shop open - 8:15am - 9:15am
• PTA Ice Block Sale ($2) - 3:00pm -3:30pm

We’re using Ezlunch not just to make school lunches easier - but also to help support our school community. What this means is that 10% of every order placed this term will be returned to our school. It’s a simple, everyday way for families to contribute - just by ordering lunch!

Lock in the babysitter and get ready to glow! You’re invited to our much-anticipated parent social event: Neon Nights – an evening of music, laughs, and community connection.

🗓 Saturday 11 October

📍 Rocky Nook Avenue, Morningside

Dress in your brightest neon and join us for a fun night out with fellow MENPS parents and beats by bingo! It’s the perfect excuse to dust off your dancing shoes and enjoy an electric evening!

Visit www.menpspta.co.nz for more info.

We can’t wait to see you there!

We have an exciting fundraiser for you! In term 3 you will be able to view your child’s picture and order products:

Go to www.kidsartworks.com

In the Entrance Code field type in the code on the form sent home with your child.

Follow the further instructions on the screen to order.

Payment can be made via the website using a credit card or directly from your bank account

Get in your orders now and your Christmas sorted early this year!

Bid, Win & Support Our School

It’s that exciting time of year again – the Mount Eden Normal Primary School PTA Online Fundraiser is officially open!

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:

• 🎭 Front-row seats to the much-loved school showcases (for Years 0–2)

• 🏖️ Holiday programmes to keep the kids entertained

• 🎵 Lessons – music, language, sports, and more!

• 🎁 Perfect stocking fillers and gift ideas

• 💆‍♀️ Spa & beauty vouchers for a little self-care

• 🧗 Kids’ activities from climbing to crafts

🔁 New auction items are being added regularly, so be sure to check back often and keep an eye on your favourites!

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

💡 Do you have a business, or know someone who might want to donate an item or service?

We’re always grateful for contributions, big or small – whether it’s a voucher, product, or unique experience. Please get in touch with the PTA team if you or someone you know would like to support the auction. Every donation helps strengthen our school community. Please email: menpspta@gmail.com

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

👕 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! 💙

Keep collecting YUMMY apple stickers to help our school earn a share of $200,000 worth of sports gear!

-The more stickers we collect, the more gear we receive!
So keep munching those apples and collecting those stickers!

Thank you for supporting our school!

• 8.15 - 9.15am (Wed 13th Aug/Fri 15 Aug)
• In the PTA Room: follow signs from Valley Rd gates OR
• Order by emailing Jane at menpspta@gmail.com.
• Pay via Cash or Bank transfer.

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

Co-Chairs Pam Clifford & Svantje Reiber

Secretary April Alsari

Treasurers Paula Tran & Minaxi Chandra

PTA Advisor Chantal Brunner

Communications Gina Miao

School Representative Hilary Edwards

Full team of amazing parents/caregivers listed here

Upcoming planned rail closures

Getting ready for CRL’s opening in 2026 requires a complete upgrade of Auckland’s rail network, in addition to fitting out the new stations, and testing and commissioning of new systems.

Throughout late-July and August, there will be some weekend closures that will impact the Southern Line and the Western Line.

Following this closure, during the September school holidays there will be temporary changes to the timetables on most lines and on the Southern Line, buses will replace trains between Puhinui and Pukekohe Stations.

Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July

Western Line: full closure

Southern Line: partially closed between Waitemata (Britomart) and Newmarket

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August

Western Line: partially closed between Waitemata (Britomart) and Newmarket and New Lynn and Swanson

Southern Line: partially closed between Waitemata (Britomart) and Newmarket

Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 August

Western Line: partially closed between Waitemata (Britomart) and Newmarket and New Lynn and Swanson

Southern Line: partially closed between Waitemata (Britomart) and Newmarket

Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 August

Western Line: trains are running at a reduced frequency between Swanson and Henderson station.

Thank you for your patience as we get ready for the faster, more frequent trains the City Rail Link will bring.