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Te Whare Akoranga o Maungawhau, July 24, 2025

MENPS NewsTe Whare Akoranga o Maungawhau, July 24, 2025

From The Principal From The Principal

Kia ora koutou

We’re looking forward to cheering on our Chess team tomorrow at the Auckland Central Regionals, which is always an intense but enjoyable learning experience for the participants. This is an opportunity for the children to put their skills to the test in a highly strategic battle against skilled players, which I know will be a great day for them all.


Looking ahead, our performances this term are also starting to take shape, with excitement building for the Junior Showcase (always a highlight!), which will be followed by a no doubt equally fabulous Y3/4 Production later in the term.


To a totally different area of the curriculum, Y6 parents should have received information regarding our upcoming Puberty Talks, which is an area parents are often interested to learn more about in terms of content and what is actually covered.


Put simply, Puberty Talks fit into the Health strand of the Curriculum (which schools are required to cover), although there is a specific opt-out for parents who do not wish their child to take part.


The focus of the actual talks in Year 6 is on age-appropriate personal care, hygiene, physical changes, emotional development, respect for others and personal safety. We employ a highly experienced external provider for these talks, who has in-depth knowledge and experience of working with students at Primary year levels in this area.


Just to be clear, while the children are given an opportunity to raise questions, which are always treated with sensitivity, sexuality and complex issues such as gender identity are not covered as part of the programme, so any questions touching on these topics would usually be acknowledged and gently referred back as things to ask mum and/or dad about.


As you'd expect, it takes a fine balance to ensure that children feel confident, comfortable and equipped with the age-appropriate knowledge they need during a time of significant personal and physical change, so this is an area of the children's learning that we always approach with appropriate care and sensitivity.
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Ka kite anõ i a koutou


Alan Jackson, Principal

Events & Reminders Events & Reminders

Monday 28th July:

  • Choir Rehearsal - ANI - 9:00am - 12:30pm
  • Y6 Camp Parent Helpers Meeting - 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Friday 1st August:

  • PTA Second Hand Uniform Sale - 8:15am - 9:15am
  • PTA Calendar Art Online Orders - open 9:00am

Notices Notices

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HAVE YOU PRINTED/SAVE YOUR CHILDS REPORT

Please take time to print/save your child's current report as the parent portal app does not have a function to generate past reports.


To download or print your child's report you will need to log into the HERO app via a desktop.


HERO Desktop Site

To view or print via your desktop, log in at the link below:

https://app.linc-ed.com/

Order Ezlunch and support our school!

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!

MENPS PTA - www.menpspta.co.nz
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Cultural Festival Thank You – What a Success!


A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make our Cultural Festival such a vibrant and memorable event! It was a wonderful celebration of the rich diversity in our school and wider community, and we’re thrilled to share that together we raised an incredible $7,000!


We are deeply grateful to our generous sponsors, Henderson Reeves and Harcourts Mt Eden, whose support made this event possible.


A huge thank you also goes out to the amazing volunteers — parents, whānau, teachers, the skids team and community members — who gave their time, energy, and talents so generously. Whether you helped with food stalls, performances, decorations, set-up, clean-up, or anything in between, you were an essential part of the day’s success.


It truly was a case of he waka eke noa – we’re all in this together. Thank you for being part of such a special day!

A very special thank you to Melanie Woollard and her wonderful whānau for organising the Clothing Sale at the Cultural Festival. Through her initiative, energy, and care, Mel raised an incredible $950 for the PTA — an amazing effort! Mel truly encapsulated the spirit of manaakitanga — showing generosity, hospitality, and kindness to our school community. Her mahi made a real difference, and we’re so grateful for her contribution. Thank you, Mel, for going above and beyond!

🧢 Uniform Shop Coordinator Wanted! 👕 🧢 Uniform Shop Coordinator Wanted! 👕

Our lovely Jane is looking to retire from her role after years of service and we are so great ful to her and her uniform shop team. Ka pai!


MENPS PTA is looking for a new Second-Hand Uniform Shop Coordinator to help keep this much-loved service running smoothly!


This flexible volunteer role includes:

• Checking emails and processing online orders

• Helping with the occasional in-person shop day (a few times per term)

• Organising donations and keeping stock in order


It’s a great way to contribute to the school community in a way that fits around your schedule. Full handover and support will be provided.


If you’re interested or would like to know more, please get in touch at menpspta@gmail.com – we’d love to hear from you!

🎉 Parent Social – Neon Nights! 🌟 🎉 Parent Social – Neon Nights! 🌟

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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!

Kids Art Works Kids Art Works

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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

Keep Collecting Yummy Fruit Stickers! Keep Collecting Yummy Fruit Stickers!

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Did you know that stickers found on bags of Yummy Apples are worth 10 points each? Simply cut out the sticker and glue it onto a blank sheet of paper to add to your collection. If your bag of Yummy Apples doesn’t have a sticker, you can still help — just cut out the barcode and glue that onto your sheet instead. Every sticker and barcode collected brings us closer to earning more sports gear for our school. Keep collecting, MENPS — your efforts make a big difference!

Second Hand Uniform Shop open next Friday -1st August Second Hand Uniform Shop open next Friday -1st August

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  • 8.15 - 9.15am (Friday, 1st 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.

Email menpspta@gmail.com I Follow us on Facebook

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

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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

Community Notices Community Notices

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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.

Alan Jackson
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