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NEWSLETTER

PRINCIPAL: Craig Haggo B.O.T. CHAIRPERSON: Brigid Crawford

Phone: 533 3811

Old Coach Road R D 6 Te Puke 3186 Phone (07) 533 3731 Fax (07) 533 3521 Email office@pongakawa.school.nz

Website: www.pongakawa.school.nz

JR Bui lding sp ec ia l is e in FARM BUILDIN GS I NF RASTRUCTURE 20 years ex perience servic ing the Bay

► Farm Buildings infrastructure: hay barns, pole sheds, silage

bunkers, calf sheds and more….

► Specialist in all fencing: including decks and security fencing

► Orchard Development ► Artificial shelter

PLEASE SUPPORT THE BUSINESSES WHO SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL

6 Queen Street

PO Box 47, Te Puke, New Zealand

Phone 07 573 6127 / 573 6247

Fax 07 573 9831

Email: info@seeka.co.nz

Farm Orchard Tractors and

Machinery Sales & Service

are your local agents for ;

Main Road PO Box 582 Te Puke 3153 New Zealand

Ph: 07 573 9107 Fax: 07 5736915

Email:info@rr-tractors.co.nz Website: www.rrtractors.co.nz

TERM DATES 2017: TERM 1: 1/2/17 - 13/4/17 TERM 2: 1/5/17 - 7 /7/17 TERM 3: 24/7/17 - 29/9/17 TERM 4: 16/10/17 - 15/12/17

Contact Justin Robertson M: 021 792 460

E: justinroamnz@hotmail.com W: www.ministryofdafence.co.nz

BP Pongakawa SERVICE STATION

State Highway 2, R D 6 Pongakawa

Phone (07) 533 4155

PETROL - MILK - BREAD - GROCERIES ICECREAMS - PIES AND MUCH MORE

TE PUKE VETERINARY CENTRE

Your friendly Caring Team

Comprehensive medical &

surgical service for farm &

companion animals

Ph (07) 573 7606

KIWI LAND

DEVELOPMENTS

BULLDOZING, CONTOURING AND EXCAVATING

Ph 5333063 or 0274 741589

Email: kimmc@xtra.co.nz

David Reid P: 07 533 3668 M: 027 2533 454 E: reidyburger@slingshot.co.nz A: 1963 Old Coach Rd, RD6, Te Puke

Build it - Fix it - Move it!

*Onsite engineering & welding. *12 tonne bulldozer & operator for hire. *Competitive Rates

Ph Rod 027 8918440 or 07 5336066

*Agricultural work *Farm races & tracks *Contouring *Plant & Machinery repairs/modifications *30 years experience *Quality workmanship

PROFES- SIONAL & PERSONALISED

136 Pukehina Parade Pukehina Beach, R D 9, Te Puke

PH: 07 2811324 or Mob: 021 0467065 Email: Shelley@beachrentals.net.nz

Managing Holiday & Long Term Rentals

Covering all areas from Matata to Te Puke

See our website at: www.beachrentals.net.nz

FARM BIKE SERVICING

REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

QUADS, TRAIL BIKES, BEACH BIKES And 2-WHEELERS

Ph: 573 4038

Mike & Shelly Priebe - M & M Contractors

Dear Parents and Caregivers I am guessing the farmers among you are pretty happy with the rain over the past few days which will certainly have given growing conditions something of a boost for you. For us townies we just look at the lawn now taking off and think there is a job I didn’t want to do. National Standards Results Over the holiday break I analysed our school’s national standard results for 2016 and after some more work last week our results look like this:

As you can see our results continue to be at a far higher level than the national average in all areas as well as our regional result. For parents this should give you real confidence that the eight-year journey at Pongakawa does without doubt provide you child with the very best foundation for their education. Our aim is always to look to lift these results and ensure “no child is left behind” and make this happen we have very strong systems and structures to support those who are struggling, to lift those needing enrichment and to extend others who need greater challenge. If you were to drill down even more closely and look on the website “Education Counts it illustrates at a more local level as well just what a jewel in the education crown Pongakawa is. Focus however cannot be on national standards alone and we are known for the level of innovation we bring to the learning process and this year will be no different as we look to enter a change-up phase using exciting research and new technologies to assist tried and true practices which we know to work. Feel free to share these results with your friends and family as they really are something to celebrate. Jubilee 125 We are only a week away from this milestone event. It would be fantastic to have your child here on Saturday to be a part of this celebration. The morning session is centred around our current students’ which shows the level of importance we are placing on this time. If you would like to come to other parts of the celebration it is not too late but will be in a couple of days, so register as soon as you can. Included with this newsletter is further information regarding the Saturday programme and a slip indicating your child’s attendance or not. Please fill this in regardless of your choice so we can arrange catering, attendance lists and of course their special jubilee gift. Have a great week Yours in teaching Craig Haggo, Principal

Subject Pongakawa Result (2016)

BOP Result (2015)

NZ Overall Result (2015)

Reading 93% 76.92% 78%

Writing 86% 73.3% 75.5%

Mathematics 87% 70.7% 71.4%

Our bank account details for any payments are: ASB 123407 0007320 00

School Office: Phone 533 3731

Email address: office@pongakawa.school.nz

Week 4 Term 1

20th February 2017

Website www.pongakawa.school.nz

IMPORTANT!

LIFE ED MONIES MUST BE PAID NOW

Life Education is not an optional subject 13th to 23rd February 2016

Year 0-Year 6 $5.50 incl gst Year 7&8 $6.50 incl gst

Can any fees not yet paid please be provided to the office asap as all students attend

Saturday 25th February 2017 Pongakawa School Open Day for 125th year Jubilee

Please remember to keep this morning free for present day stu-dents as this is the day we will welcome back past pupils, parents and teachers to Pongakawa School’s 125 th year Jubilee. Students will be able to catch the school bus to school to be here by 9:00am and will leave school by 1:00pm. (Please note, our cricket teams will have a bye on the Saturday so they too can be part of this special day) Present day students who come on the Saturday will also have a sausage sizzle and milk drink provided free of charge by the Jubilee Committee and will also receive a special Jubilee gift. A welcome assembly, items by each team and then a variety of activities will all be highlights of the day.

Details of bus pickup places are: Today ALL students were given a flyer with actual pickup times .

Bus run 16 (Gary’s Bus) will leave BP service station at 8.15am; travel up Maniatutu Rd to Pugh Rd. Turning back to State Highway 2, Kaikokopu Rd, Tainui Rd, Arawa Rd then on to school. Bus run 17 (Polly’s Bus) will leave BP Service station at 8.15am; heading to Pukehina Beach, Benner Rd, come out at Old Coach Rd/Bush Rd intersection then on to school. We are aware that these runs do not go to every area but this is as close as we could get them. We have been able to organise Benner Rd and Old Coach Rd/Bush Rd as pick up points if that helps. Buses will leave Pongakawa School at 1.00pm and use exactly the same route as the morning run.

Enviro Group Enviro Tip for this week:

Reuse or recycle: Teaching children to place recyclable items in the recycle bin is an important way to help the environment. Finding creative ways to reuse household items is another.

Make it a fun challenge for the entire family. Be creative and you’ll be surprised how easily an empty cereal box can be transformed into a letter holder, or how quickly an empty shoebox can turn into a storage container for photos and

artwork. The possibilities are endless! You’ll be reducing waste and having a fun time with the children’s new ideas.

PTA NEWS PTA AGM is being held on

Monday 13th

March 2017 at 7pm in the staffroom Followed by our Monthly Meeting

All parents are welcome

Top School Raffles Please ensure that all Top School Raffle books are sold as soon as possible and returned with the correct money to the school office. We still have some more books available to sell if any one would like some to sell.

** Important Jubilee Request ** We are seeking donations of WHITE flowers for our Jubilee

that can be brought to the school this Friday. All enquiries to

Andrea Marsh Ph 533 3877

Future Champs Yr 5/6 & 7/8 Please make sure forms are returned this week.

A reminder that students need to fill them out themselves.

EVENTS COMING UP 13th to 23rd Feb Life Ed Classes 24th to 26th Feb School 125th Jubilee events 12/03/17 Top School at Paengaroa School 13/03/217 PTA AGM 7pm Staffroom. All Welcome 15/03/17 BOP Rainbow Cricket 20/03/17 BOT Meeting 5.30pm 23/03/17 Junior /Jiddles Disco 24/03/17 HPV 1st dose 30/03/17 to 31/03/17 Future Champs for Yr 5/6 & 7/8’s 02/04/17 to 07/04/17 Hong Kong Students at our school

COMMUNITY - SCHOOL NOTICES Eastern Districts will be holding a junior rugby registration for the 2017 season at their clubrooms in Paengaroa. Monday 20th Feb 3.00 pm – 5.30 pm. If you are interested in registering your child for the 2017 rugby season then you will need to bring the following : All new members must provide a photocopy of Birth Cert / Passport Registration Fee - $35.00 for age groups Under 11’s – Under ‘13’s ; $25.00 for age groups Under 6's – Under 10’s. You will be able to buy rugby shorts, socks, mouth guards, hoodies and training t-shirts on the day. EFTPOS will be avail. If you have any questions please contact Paul Walker 02102653546 or Pip Walker 0210374374 / 5331808. 1940’s 4 Bedroom Bungalow for removal, Pongakawa area. $12,000. On Trademe Auction No. 1262439170 to view. Enquiries to Guy 0275333541

Lost Property The office still has a collection of swimming goggles left at the pool last year waiting to be reunited with their owners.

Lost property baskets are already overflowing, so please encourage your child/ren to check them.

Payments Due Now School Donation and Annual Fees

DONATION (Voluntary) $65.00 one child $95.00 for two

$120.00 three or more children. Yr 7 & 8 TECH FEES

$50.00 (NB: Tech fees are a compulsory fee for Seniors)

SPORTS NOTICES / RESULTS As sporting codes begin for the term please ensure that

you update your child/ren bus details with the office.

Cricket Pongakawa Strikers and Pirates Games were cancelled due to rain and there will be no cricket this Saturday due to the Jubilee

Ripper Rugby A fantastic response as we are close to making two Pongakawa teams already. Please bring notices back asap or see Miss Pooley if you require a form. Module starts March 6th Top School & Cheerleading Congratulations to all year 5/6 & 7/8 students who made the teams. It was a tough trial this year. Please bring permission notices back asap. Top School is Sunday 12th March. If anyone is able to help out with cheerleading, please contact the school or Miss Pooley Pongakawa Water Polo The Pongakawa Water Polo team had a great start to their season. They played two games on Friday night in Tauranga Water Polo C Grade competition and won both games. In the first game, Pongakawa won 11 - 2 against the Tauranga Intermediate Sharks. In the second game, Pongakawa had a close encounter but came out on top 6 - 4 against Waldorf School. Congratulations to all those involved. Some of the players had never played before and they played really well. There will be no game this Friday as it is our Jubilee. Mr Judd will let all players know when the next game will be as soon as he finds out.

Extra Curricula Activities for Term 1 2017 After School GYM. After school gym with Kelly. 2 sessions. Age 4,5,6,7 3 - 4.00pm begins 6th March . Age 8+ 4 - 5pm begins 6th March also. Squash each Thursday with professional coach Graeme Randolph will be available for year 5,6,7,and 8. Parkour with Dion in the Action Centre. We will try to provide two classes on separate days if there is the demand. Cost $30.00 Begins 3rd March age 8+ at lunchtime 12.45 –1.30pm and Beginning 9th March ages 5,6 & 7 at lunchtime 12.45 - 1.30pm Volleyball. 6 weeks beginning Friday 3rd March. Suitable for years 3 to 8. Half hour game times between 3.30 - 5.00pm. Cost $10.00. Guitar/Ukulele and drumming. Parent paid classes will be offered for these experiences again. And now these children will have a performing opportunity again with the revival of bands at our school. Contact Jo Tamihana direct on 022 3729241 or email : joseph.tamihana@musiqhub.co.nz. ALSO NEW - Bands and Dance extension - 2017 Joe will be auditioning for, and then running 2 bands from year 7/8 ( and later a third band from Year 6) This will be a school paid opportunity so get practising and be ready – we know this will be fantastic! Children will be notified of audition details this term. Aerobics. Emma will be auditioning and running aerobics and acro gym opportunities for those keen to extend their special abilities in this area. It will include year 7/8 and year 6. This is another school paid activity and will lead towards AIMS Games selection and also participation in other competitions. Children will be notified of audition details during the first week or two. Dance. After school in the Action Centre Starting Term 2. We have been very lucky to have Emma Breckon agree to take a Jazz class after school for parents who wish their children to have this experience. Emma is an experienced jazz teacher and further information can be obtained by emailing Emma Breckon @ emma_breckon@hotmail.com NEW for 2017 – parent paid and beginning in Term 2– Combined Aerobic and Acro Gym in school time with experienced coach Emma. More details to come.

See school noticeboard for permission slips. Please forward full payment for all sports WITH

permission slips to be able to play.

Term 1 Activities

Important - Library Book Reminder After conducting a library stocktake we have approx 100 books still outstanding from former senior and present students. Please check your child/ren’s bedrooms for any school library books to avoid being invoiced for the replacement cost of lost / unreturned books.

SENIOR NOTICE HONG KONG STUDENTS

Families are still required to host our Hong Kong guests. We still need homes for the week for girls. If you can help please contact Mrs Poihipi asap. Arriving Sunday 2nd April & leaving Friday 7th April 2017. If you haven’t already signed into your child’s Seesaw account, please do so. If you require another code to do this or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at school.

Canteen Prices as from 27th Feb 2017 - Important Deb Cortesi has advised that there have been some changes to her menu as there are new items and some price changes. See below. Hot Dog - Sausage New $1.00 Lasagne Slice New $5.00 Sushi Now available only on Wednesday and Thursday. Pongakawa Sub: Ham/Chicken/Tuna/Salmon is now $4.50 Wraps: Ham/Chicken/Tuna/Salmon is now $4.50 Burgers: Beef/Chicken/Vegetarian is now $5.00 Sandwich / Long Roll: Chicken/Ham/Tuna/Salmon Salad is now $4.50 Burger - Gluten Free. Buns, Meat, Butter, Mayo, Sauce - all Gluten Free is $6.50