MENPS News

Kia ora koutou

We reach the end of another busy and rewarding term on a celebratory note, with lots of fun Matariki-related events and learning activities for the children to enjoy.

As usual, our tamariki have embraced the many varied opportunities and experiences over the last 11 weeks with enthusiasm and curiosity, including a wide range of exciting trips, activities, sporting achievements and the recent Cultural Festival.

Our Mid-year Reports marked very pleasing progress and achievement to date, which we look forward to building on in the 2nd half of the year.

It's also time to bid a fond farewell to Aone Laufili, our Deputy Principal. Aone has been an outstanding leader whose influence has been felt across the school. She has led with integrity, compassion and unwavering commitment to ensuring children feel known, valued and supported to succeed - her calm wisdom, thoughtful leadership and genuine care for people have always shone through. While we will miss her enormously, we know she leaves with the gratitude and admiration of our school community. We wish her every success and happiness in the next chapter of her journey.

We also farewell Dom Reed, whose positive energy has made an impact that will also be missed. We thank him for the enthusiasm and good humour he has brought to Mt Eden Normal Primary and wish him every success in the future.

As we head into the holiday break, I hope everyone has the opportunity to slow down, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy some well-deserved rest.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back for Term 3, refreshed and ready for another productive term of learning together.

Have a safe, happy and restful holiday.

Mānawatia a Matariki

Alan Jackson, Principal

Friday 3rd July: End of Term 2 - usual 3:00pm finish

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

End of Term Assembly/Mana Awards - 2:15 pm - 2:45pm

PTA End of Term Ice Block Sale - $2 - 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Kia pai ngā hararei/Have a good holiday and we look forward to seeing you in Term 3

Monday 20th July: Term 3 begins

Whakatau - 10:00 - 10:30am

Wednesday 22nd July:

Board Meeting - Staffroom - 6:00pm - 9:30pm

We are getting our MENPS Walking School Bus back up and running and in light of recent petrol prices think this is the right time for it. We have 2 routes that we will be launching. The ‘Henley Route’ and ‘Prospect Route’. Please click on the link below to find out more information about them and to sign your child/ren up for them. Initially they will run in the mornings but we are hoping to extend to the afternoon buses if we can have more parent volunteers.

If you are able to help be a parent supervisor for either of these routes or would like to start one around your area, please email aonel@mteden.school.nz We are looking to expand the routes we have but it all depends on the parent volunteers we can get. Thank you to those who have helped get these walking buses up and running.

Walking School Bus sign up

The MENPS PTA Parent Social is happening on 12th September, and we're looking for enthusiastic parents to join the planning team!

Whether you're a seasoned event organiser or just keen to lend a hand, we'd love to have you involved. From brainstorming ideas and decorations to sponsorship, entertainment, or helping on the night, every contribution makes a difference.

Our main organiser, Sarah Otley, is looking for parents who can contribute as much or as little time as they can. It's a great way to meet other MENPS parents, have some fun, and help create a fantastic event for our school community.

Interested?

📧 Email us at menpspta@gmail.com to get involved.

Together, let's make this year's Parent Social the best one yet!

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 (3July)
• 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 term end with an ice block! Ice blocks are for sale on this Friday at 3pm under the sports canopy. $2 each!!

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

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

Full team of amazing parents/caregivers listed here

Join us for a jungle-themed adventure where kids can play, explore, and pick up money smarts along the way. Ideal for ages 5-10 but all are welcome.

What's waiting inside.

• Big ideas made simple, like needs vs wants and saving.
• Hands-on challenges for curious minds.
• Enough jungle fun to make them forget they’re even learning.

The details

• When: 10–19 July, from 9.30am to 4.30pm.
• Where: The Domes, Auckland Zoo.
• Admission: Included with Zoo entry (check our socials for chances to win family passes). Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

Find out more at asb.co.nz/kashinzoo