Wetā monitoring
Last Friday the Enviroleaders checked the wetā hotels on the Kaniwhaniwha track and found 4 out of 48 hotels occupied by wetā. The best way to check the hotels is to shine a torch into the side and see if a wetā is home. You can open the sliding wooden back but have to be very careful when closing it again
so that you don't squash any parts of the wetā. A large female wetā jumped out to see us when we opened one hotel.
From the Enviroleaders-
Please remember to bring in your waste for recycling in the next couple of weeks so that we can package it up and send it off before the end of the year. The collection bins are located outside the library for:
1. Toothbrushes and packaging, toothpaste tubes, floss containers, mouthwash bottles.
2. Pens, felt pens, ink cartridges, mechanical pencils, correction fluid and tape containers, highlighters and marker pens.
3. Coffee capsules NESCAFE brand only please
Courtesy of Te Pahu School - 2nd December 2020
An invitation to all of you in the community who have helped our school and our
learners in any way throughout 2020.
Your support is invaluable in helping our learners
grow, having a beautiful environment to learn and play and an environment that is caring, respectful
and kind.
Your support helps us to be
The Best Little School in New Zealand!!!
Friday 11th December, 2020, 11am, Te Pahu
School Staffroom
Please support our school bus sponsors who help keep the bus running costs down for all the school to benefit.
Tēnā koutou hapori,
A huge thank you to all for the continued support you have shown Te Pahu School throughout the year.
It is with great excitement I am announcing that the new playground is not far away. Graeme Bowe has very generously agreed to dismantle and remove our existing playground and prepare the site for the installation of the new ‘Playground Creations’ playground. Work on installing this playground will begin on February 9th 2021. During the summer holidays there will be a few days that the playground and pool will be closed to the public. These will be when there will be trucks and diggers onsite to remove the playground. With the support and fundraising efforts of the PTA and community along with funding from the Ministry of Education we are able to realise the dream of a new, modern playground being installed. I would like to take this opportunity to thank both past and present PTA’s for their efforts in fundraising events for the new playground. A huge thank you to those in the community, past and present families for your kind donations to this project. Early in 2021 we will be announcing the opening date for our playground so watch this space!
Next week we will be holding our annual community singing. The junior school have been practicing for this event and are looking forward to entertaining you on Thursday 10th December at 10am in the school den. Please come along and be prepared to be entertained by our talented junior school.
Pool keys will be available for sale from the school office next week. The week beginning 7th December. These are available for $80.00. If you wish to use the school pool throughout the summer please contact the school office to acquire a key. I would like to take this opportunity to thank George Cowie for all the time and effort he has volunteered to keep our school pool looking pristine in readiness for you to enjoy over the summer. Thank you George!The first use of the pool will be the junior tryathlon next week on Wednesday 9th December.
Ngā mihi nui Meegan Dunn
Jaime Mackintosh Bricklayer
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Te Pahu School, 671 Te Pahu Rd, R D 5, Hamilton 3285 Phone: (07) 825-9849 www.tepahu.school.nz,
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DATES TO REMEMBER: 10th Dec: Community Singing 10am Year 8 Leavers Dinner, 6.30pm, Lodge 11th Dec: Helpers Morning Tea, 11am 13th Dec: Christmas Carols at Te Pahu Church, 7pm 18th Dec: Last Day of year/Prizegiving 4th Feb: Term 1 2021 Starts
LIBRARY NEWS: Library closed Week 8 & 9 for stocktake. Library open Tues 15th Dec for Summer
holiday issuing 1-4pm. Please bring a bag to put the books and a permission form (available from office)
COOK BOOKS
FOR SALE $25
TE PAHU STARS: Henry,
Innocent, Ron, Crystal, Lilah Missing: Fern,
Eva, Kiane, Maryjay
Well done to Phoebe and other Te Pahu school
students who raced in the Round the Bridges a few Sundays ago
LOOKING TO HIRE: Person keen to learn or increase their knowledge of all aspects of ground base logging. Remuneration will depend on experience. With 6 monthly reviews. For more information please contact Kelvin on 0272417045.
SERVICES AVAILABLE IN OR NEAR TE PAHU:
PIANO/KEYBOARD TUITION: Lessons available for beginners through to those wanting to learn extra skills. 8years onward, adults very welcome. Modern & Classical styles. Commencing Term One 2021 in Limeworks Loop Road. For further information please TEXT Sheryl on 021655715 or phone 079291200
Flue cleaning and repairs. Moss and Mould roof spraying, driveways and paths. Ph Mark 8298103/ 021457342
Animal Minding: Paws, Claws and more. Animals cared for during your break. Contact Delwyn 0274 954531
MASSAGE THERAPY - REMEDIAL & RELAXATION with Valerie Clarke. *Deep Tissue *Myofascial Release *Neuromuscular Treatment *Trigger Point Therapy *Pregnancy Massage *Relaxation. After initial consultation, your massage is designed specifically to your individual needs. Valerie is a qualified massage therapist. Phone 825-9051 for an appt.
Pirongia Tree Services - Experienced local arborist available for your tree work. Contact John 021 1107581 or 07 8719943.
Sheep shorn, small blocks. Good rates. Foot trimming available. Phone Philip 021 1828519
Electrician in Te Pahu! General electrical, heat pumps, Solar power. Contact Josh 0800 693 532 or [email protected]
NEW DELHI INDIAN RESTAURANT: Fully licensed/ BYO. Dine in and takeout. Shop 27,
Dinsdale Shopping Centre, next to Countdown. Lunch 11.30am-2.30pm. Dinner 5pm-late. Deliveries
available. Ph/fax 846-9209. www.newdelhirestaurant.co.nz
Speak 4 Success: KIDS SPEAK OUT No confidence - School speeches - Bullies
Leadership: School Holidays with Certificate - Age 10+ RING Roz 02724828888 www.speak4success.co.nz
www.tepahu.co.nz for community news
& events
Te Pahu Hall Garden Working Bee
The Hall committee, Squash club and Pre school are getting together to give the garden a quick clean up. The weeds are growing faster than the flowers.
Sunday December 6th from 10 – 12 followed by refreshments and barbeque. Join us for half an hour or the whole time, any contribution of your time is appreciated.
Meet in the hall car park.
Bring a few gardening tools.
Phone Suzanne on 078259909 if any questions.
Annual Community Carol Service Will be held at the Te Pahu Community Church on 13th December at 7pm followed by supper. Te Pahu children will sing for us and as usual a small choir will sing two items. If you would like to join our adult choir please contact Amy Shepherd 027 3487540.
TE PAHU PRESCHOOL Tupperware Fundraiser: Order forms at school.
Entertainment Book. If you want ideas for Christmas shopping - get a book to help Te Pahu Preschool. Go to: https://www.entertainmentbook.co.nz/orderbooks/156619v The Safe & Happy Club Holiday Programme
The Christmas holidays are almost here and
once again we are offering a fun filled
programme, running from Te Awamutu
Primary School & Pekerau Primary.
We have loads planned including trips to Leap, Laser tag,
Waterworld, the Prawn Park, Waimarino, Butterfly Creek/
Rocket Ropes, the cinemas and more… and numerous
interesting onsite days. Please see below for bookings
https://enrolmy.com/the-safe--happy-club-ltd
or email [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE – FOR THOSE THAT QUALIFY, WE
HAVE THE WINZ SUBSIDY AVAILABLE.
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Ray White introduces a new member to our Rural Sales Team. A familiar face in the district with a strong agricultural background
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