MENPS News

Kia ora koutou

Continuing the theatrical theme, I'd also like to thank the PTA for their hard work this term, including the 'Theatre Sports' PTA Social. This was a new initiative, and one that certainly turned out to be a particularly colourful one!

Sincere thanks also to Helen Eastwood for organising the wonderful calendar art - proofs should be finding their way home soon for ordering!

Please take the time to have your say and share your perspective when you have a moment. The survey closes at the end of Week 1, Term 4. If you missed the HERO post, please also see the link below.

As an added incentive, every survey respondent goes in the draw to win a $150 Farro Gift Card!

There has been a lot to celebrate this term, and we’re very proud of the progress the children have made - we look forward to more in Term 4, with warm wishes for a great term break.

Please be reminded of the open invitation to the Hikoi tomorrow (see below) and also, note the Teacher Only Day (school closed for instruction) on Friday, 23 October (before Labour Day Weekend).

See you next term!

Ka kite anō i a koutou

Alan Jackson, Principal

Please be advised that Friday, 23rd October (before Labour Weekend) has been designated as a Teacher Only Day this year. This day is a government-mandated Curriculum day to continue work integrating new curriculum changes.

School will be closed for instruction for this day, so you will need to make alternative arrangements (SKiDs available).

As part of the Board's Sunsafe Policy, school hats are mandatory in Term 4. These can be purchased from the school office and the Uniform Shop on Manukau Road - please make sure they are clearly named, and apply sunscreen each morning - thank you! 🤠

Thursday 24th September:

Year 6 Production - 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Friday 25th September:

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

Hikoi -See under notices for more information - 8:00am

End of Term Assembly and Mana Awards - 2:15pm - 2:50pm

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

Term 3 Ends - school closes at 3:00pm

Kia pai tō hararei! — Have a great/good holiday!

Monday 12th October: Term 4 Begins

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Get ready for an evening of dancing, costumes and Halloween fun!

Thursday 29 November

Years 0–3: 5.00–6.00pm

Years 4–6: 6.30–7.30pm

More details to come — save the date!

Our second-hand uniform shop is urgent need of all sizes to be donated.

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 (25 SEPT.)
• 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!!

A huge thank you to Whaea Kate and the incredible students in Rūma 33 who carefully counted Yummy Apple Sticker Sheets!

Thank You everyone who helped collect Yummy Apple stickers this year — we’re excited to share that MENPS has collected 100 sticker collection sheets giving a total of 11,422 points! What an amazing effort!

Every sticker has made a difference, and we truly appreciate your support. The collection sheets have now been sent to Yummy Apples, and we’re currently waiting to find out how much Yummy Apple sports gear funding we’ll receive and share this when we find out.

Even though this year’s stickers have already been submitted, please keep collecting Yummy Fruit stickers for next year. If you have full collection sheets at home, please bring them to your child's classroom teacher who will bring them to the office and they will be kept for next year.

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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

Need something to do these school holidays? Create your very own LEGO creation inspired by our theme ‘DANGER!’ and enter the competition to win a LEGO prize pack for your classroom and a $100 Toyworld gift voucher for you!

But that’s not all, finalists will win a family pass and have the opportunity to feature their creations at the Auckland Brick Show 2026, October 3-4, Auckland Netball Centre, St Johns. Tickets available now at www.eventbrite.co.nz

There are four age categories Years 0-2, 3-4, 5-6, and 7-8. Entries close Sunday 27 September. Head to www.aucklug.co.nz for further competition details and to submit your entry.