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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

TE PUKE VETERINARY CENTRE

Your friendly Caring Team

Comprehensive medical & sur-

gical service for farm & com-

panion animals

Ph (07) 573 7606

KIWI LAND

DEVELOPMENTS

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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

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FARM BIKE SERVICING

REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

QUADS, TRAIL BIKES, BEACH BIKES And 2-WHEELERS

Ph: 573 4038

Mike & Shelly Priebe - M & M Contractors

PROFESSIONAL & PERSONALISED PROPERTY SPECIALISTS

Quality Tree Work Tree Pruning – Felling – Removals Hedge Trimming – Chipping

Andy Neverman 021 155 8217

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Dear Parents and Caregivers Hope you had a wonderful; weekend and were able to enjoy the fine weather we have been having. A little sun certainly makes watching children’s sport more pleasant than cold and rain. Our Quiz Night went off with a huge bang on Saturday night. Sherree Horton and the incredible team from the PTA created a wonderful event with lots of fun being had by everyone. This was our first time in TECT Pongakawa – THE Action Centre and I think it really suited the occasion. The transformation from gymnasium to a black and white themed night was spectacular and even though the team I was in didn’t win it was an awesome night to be a part of. Quiz Nights are more than a fundraiser (although ours is marvellous at doing this) it is a time for the community to come together, have a few laughs and let their collective hair down. Well done to all who contributed in any way whether a helper or organiser, a team member or sponsor. Thank you for being part of our annual Pongakawa event. Opting in: This is a phrase your child will hear often at school and it is one which came up in a recent conversation with a police youth aide officer. He is finding teenagers who refuse to do as they are asked by parents, the school or even the police are certainly on the rise. As a dad myself I think as parents we need to be careful allowing our children the option of not doing something because they don’t feel like it or letting them make a decision which may have a long term ramification. Letting your child not do cross country for example might not seem much but trust me it sows the seed of opting out and as a child gets older of refusing point blank to do as they are told. Cross country is a part of the physed curriculum in the same way geometry is part of the mathematics one and we don’t allow our youngsters to give that a miss. Our children won’t always agree with the choices we make for them but as parents we have the responsibility to do what we believe is right, is best for them and it is these things which will provide the grounding and guidelines for their later life. Being firm and not bowing at times to their pressure or that of others might feel tough at the time but it will make your life easier as they grow up as well as giving them backbone and boundaries. Building work: We have two projects beginning at the start of the next Holiday break. Rooms 1 – 4 will be extensively modified to create new innovative learning spaces for the Jiddles and the fencing around the school will be completely re done. Tenders for both these projects have been let and the Education Ministry has approved all funding. There will no doubt be some challenges as these things get underway but I will try to keep you updated and alert you to parking or other issues which may have an impact on you or your children. Have a fantastic week. Yours in teaching Craig Haggo, Principal

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

School Office: Phone 533 3731

Email address: office@pongakawa.school.nz

Week 7 Term 2

12th June 2017

Website www.pongakawa.school.nz

Enviro News Tip of the week:

Did you know that there are only 63 Maui Dolphins left in NZ? These precious animals are unique to New Zealand – but with only a tiny number surviving, they’re in big trouble. How can we help? Our Enviro group is holding a COIN TRAIL tomorrow Tuesday 13th June to help fund raise for WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature). We are asking for your child to donate a gold coin to help this cause. Go to www.wwf.org.nz/maui.dolphin/ for more information about The Maui Dolphin Challenge. Let's try and make a difference.

PTA Quiz Night Many thanks to the following people who helped with Quiz

Night - before, during and after (Sponsorship, Kitchen, Floor, Bar, Judging, Set-up, Clean-up & Sober Driver).

Your help enabled our Quiz & Auction Night to happen and your time and effort is greatly appreciated:

Congratulations to our Quiz Winners: 1st Two Shades of Grey,

2nd It’s Rigged, 3rd Kiss Pandemonium.

Congratulations to the Costume Winners: 1st Pawn Stars,

2nd You Wouldn’t Read about it, 3rd Kiss Pandemonium

(Please see our newsletter insert for our thank you to our fabulous sponsors pictures)

Handwriting Results Years 3-6

Year 3 Girls 1st: Emily Edkins

2nd: Annabelle Taylor 3rd: Caitlin Taylor-Daines

Year 4 Girls 1st: Nakita Haack-Rangi

2nd: Addison Watts 3rd: Talia Rive Year 5 Girls

1st: Kaziah Roberts 2nd: Sofia Robinson 3rd: Ripene Smith

Year 6 Girls 1st: Frankie Melhuish

2nd: Nikaia Coles 3rd: Taylah Hales

Year 7 & 8 Girls: TBA

Year 3 Boys 1st: Sheldon Hogan 2nd: Cruize Satiu

3rd: Orlando Botha Year 4 Boys

1st: Charlie Sharpe 2nd: Liam Harrison

3rd: Rylee Lovell-Dewes Year 5 Boys

1st: Noah Botha 2nd: Riley Horton

3rd: Paramveer Gill Year 6 Boys

1st: Brady Meyer 2nd: Tom Fowler

3rd: Shaydon Steele Year 7 & 8 Boys: TBA

Rosanna Anderson Anna Bateman Jody Beattie Julie Brown Rebecca Black Sarah Clarke Paige Couper Matt & Brigid Crawford Mel Crow Mel Cumming Craig & Phillipa Garrett Andy Fowler Mike & Kaye Haack-Rangi Maree Garland Victoria Grant Jarrod & Natalie Hardwick Kate Harston Jacob Horton Dannette Lovell

Ross & Fiona Menefy Andy Meyer Kyla Morgan Jon & Trudy Murray Leighton & Amanda Oats Danny & Rochelle Owen Mel Paton Aaron & Shelley Purdie Jason & Kate Rive Andy & Catherine Robertson Viv Rundle Marcia Russell Jacqui Sharpe Nathan & Tracey Smith Janella Whitehead Maria Wilkinson-Smith Carla Wilton

IMPORTANT—SENIORS SAUSAGE SIZZLE Thursday 15th June 2017

Please note that the school canteen will be closed on Thursday as the Senior’s Sausage Sizzle fundraiser is

being held. Students orders can be placed with their class teachers

and delivered to their rooms. There will be sausages, donuts and drinks available to

purchase.

EVENTS COMING UP 13/06/17 Boostrix Education Session 11am Senior Block 14/06/17 Enviro Group Gold Coin Trail 15/06/17 Senior Sausage Sizzle - Canteen will be closed today 15/06/17 Cluster Cross Country 20/06/17 Fresh Moves 21/06/17 WBOP Cross Country Yr 4-8 23/06/17 Yr 3-6 Gym Competition (Te Puke Gym) 27/06/17 BOP Regional Cross Country Yr 4/8’s 03/07/17 BOT Meeting 04/07/17 Yr 7/8 Gym Competition (Te Puke Gym) 05/07/17 Senior Stall Day 06/07/17 Yr 7/8 Basketball 07/07/17 Last day of Term 2 (Term 3 begins 24/07/17)

COMMUNITY - SCHOOL NOTICES Photography Lessons Are you interested in Photography lessons for your child. I am initially looking at offering 6 students from Yr 5 up photography lessons from 3.30-5.00pm ( day TBA) for $25 per student. Extra days could be added if more students/parents are interested. For more information contact Laurie Bonsor at lauriescotland1@gmail.com or 027 223 2993. An arm from Bernie the Fire Engine was lost today by Arawa Rd if anyone has picked it up, can they please contact the school office.

SPORTS NOTICES / RESULTS As sporting codes start for the beginning of term 2 please ensure that you update your child/ren bus

details with the school office. Hockey

PongaRanga .Unfortunately a loss against Bethlehem 4-2. Player of

the day was Natalia Milsom.

Rattlers: Great play against a well-developed and skilled opposition

team, POD: Addison Watts. Unfortunately the score did not reflect our

Rattlers efforts 5- 1 loss

Ping Pongs The Pongakawa Ping Pongs played a wonderful game

against THC Flyers, they lost 13-5 but played absolutely amazing. POD

was Eben Hardwick, for always being available for the ball and playing

really well.

Basketball

Year 5/6 A Team Lost to Te Akau Ki. Tried so hard, the other team

were really tall but the kids never gave up

Year 5/6 B Team Played against St Marys. Lost 32-28. A close game

throughout. Great goals from Paewai & Cacee. A big

improvement from all of our team members this week.

Parkour Important Notice: Last Friday’s Parkour session which was postponed, will be held on Friday 7th July. Year 7/8 Team

Extra Curricular Activities for Term 2 2017 Private piano lessons with Fi's Keys are held on Mon-days at Pongakawa School. Contact Fi at 021 051 1891 or fi@quist.ca for more information. Squash each Thursday 2-3pm with professional coach Graeme Randolph. Available for year 5,6,7,and 8’s. Pay direct to GR Squash Ltd $70.00. Bank account 030626-0619905-00. Places still available. Parkour: With Dion in the Action Centre from Friday lunchtimes for 5 more weeks. Cost $30.00 Fridays 12.45-1.30pm (excludes wk 6) Guitar/Ukulele Parent paid classes. 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. After School GYM. Pongakawa provides after school gym in the Action Centre each Monday until 12th June 2017. 2 sessions for different age groups & abilities on the same day. Ages 4,5,6,7 3 - 4.00pm and Age 8+ 4 - 5pm Cost $65.00

When returning permission slips for sports and extra curricular activities, please enclose payment or make online payments as all sporting/activities fees are to be paid BEFORE the sport / activity begins. Thank you.

Term 2 Activities

House Points Elliot & Lind are 1st equal with 105 points

Bell 2nd with 88 points Langford third with 73 points

Congratulations to the following Year 4/8 students who have made it through to the

Te Puke Cross Country Championships for 2017

Year 4 Girls Aliyah Burt

Margot Crawford Tomi Melhuish

Talia Rive Year 5 Girls

Jules Deleare Sofia Robinson Mollie Wilton

Memphis Taylor Year 6 Girls

Ibeliz Adlington Nikaia Coles

Shakhaylia Dawson Frankie Melhuish

Year 7 Girls Anika Aubertin Brooke Barclay Ruby-Mae Burt Natalia Milsom Lila Neverman

Zoe Rive Marika Russell

Year 8 Girls Monica Drabble

Jasan Kaur Alyssa McDowell

Kate Menefy April Sharpe

Year 4 Boys Maseo Adlington

Dean Cover Liam Harrison

Jai Taft-Robertson Year 5 Boys

Jackson Anderson Theo Cover

Joel Kirk Ryan Smith Year 6 Boys

Adrian Colson Tom Fowler

Parone Hemana-Black Will Morgan Year 7 Boys Te Au Butler Quinn Cover

Nicholas Farrington Alex Garrett

Aidan McGettigan Marek Tomasyk Shane Tapsell Year 8 Boys

Alec Davidson Caleb Farrington

Dale Horton Dylan Kerr

Cory Murray Jamie Nelson

Ben Robertson

Congratulations to the following Year 0, 1 & 2 Junior students who placed in Cross Country on Wednesday 7th June 2017

Year 0 Boys and Girls 1st: Jolie Taylor

2nd: Dylan Marsh 3rd: Imogen Morris

Year 1 Girls 1st: Indie Gamble 2nd: Kodie Mear 3rd: Zara Thorne

Year 1 Boys 1st: Louie Botha

2nd: Cooper Hogan 3rd: Connor Bridgens

Year 2 Girls 1st: Ruby Delaere 2nd: Clara Brown

3rd: Addison Roberts Year 2 Boys

1st: Iziah Ngawhika 2nd: Malachi Steel 3rd: Kade Warren

Te Puke Schools Gym Competition Thank you for the offers of transport we have for Friday 23rd June– year 3,4,5,6 competition. I am waiting on one final detail so that the transport list can be sent home, and I will do this as soon as I am notified. Please note we DO NOT have enough transport for everyone though, so will need you to see if you are able to help. Huge thanks to Wilton and Clarke families who have offered 2 cars each- so very much appreciated. Year 7/8 – apologies for the confusion on the notice. Your competition date is definitely July 4th.