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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

Farm Orchard Tractors and

Machinery Sales & Service are your local agents for ;

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

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

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

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

PH: 07 2811324 or Mob: 021 0467065

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

PROFESSIONAL & PERSONALISED PROPERTY SPECIALISTS

Quality Tree Work Tree Pruning – Felling – Removals

Hedge Trimming – Chipping Andy Neverman

021 155 8217

andy.neverman@gmail.com

Coming Soon . . .

EMBODIMENT NATUROPATHY

PHONE:0226779003 EMAIL: TAPDOUTPLUMBING@GMAIL.COM

Dear Parents and Caregivers Just two weeks left as we rush towards the end of term three, but still lots going on. Last week many of our senior students took part in the NZ Aims Competition which has become a huge event in our region. Unfortunately, we did not come home with a medal this year but came close to making finals in many of the events in which we were entered. It is fantastic that a school of our size can compete so strongly against schools with more than 1500 year 7 and 8 students to select from. I am very proud of all our competitors and know you gave everything you had as you took part. I have had wonderful feedback from other schools and the community about the maturity and sportsmanship shown by Pongakawa students. A huge thank you to Jaz Reid for her management of the teams this year. Special thanks to the other teachers and to the wonderful coaches and parents without whom sport at our school would be very much the poorer. I think we have established a platform for next year and we have already begun to look forward to see ways we can build and grow for next year. We have an enormous array of lost property stored in our cupboard at present (to the point of overflowing). If your child seems to have mislaid items I can almost guarantee they will have been left at school. It makes thing so much easier to return items if things are named, however, this does not appear to be the norm for us. If your child is leaving things round at school and it seems to be a habit discuss it with them let them know at even a young age they are accountable for their clothing. I know just how costly it is to replace things and it is especially annoying if the gear being lost is something they begged you to get them in the first place. This is something we reinforce at school on your behalf and we share the annoyance you have in this. Next term I will send out the material for those of you who have students in years 5 – 8 who are interested in purchasing a Chromebook. I have been able to secure some excellent pricing and the model chosen is proving to be very robust and reliable. Remember, there is no pressure at all to buy one of these and it is entirely a decision for you as parents. Your child will be provided with a device to use at school when they require it in any case. For those who purchase one they can of course take them home each day. Lastly, I have made the decision to postpone our open night at the senior level until early next term. This will enable staff who have been involved with NZ Aims, camps and the like to spend a little more time preparing for this night. In addition, the students of the block always play a key role in the evening and many have not spent much time on the campus over the last few weeks. We will advertise this for you in the first week back, but in the meantime should you wish to know more or have specific questions about why the senior journey at Pongakawa gives the greatest chance of success, drop in for a chat. 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 9 Term 3

18th September 2017

Website www.pongakawa.school.nz

Enviro News Tip of the week:

Take shorter showers We all love the feeling of a nice, hot shower, but five minutes is really all we need. Shaving even one minute off of the daily shower will save nearly thousands of litres of water every year, which translates into big savings on the water bill; and it’s better for the planet.

AG DAY ENTRIES

Ag Day Entries will close this Friday 22nd September so if you plan to bring an animal to Ag Day or change the details of any

animals already submitted, please do so before then.

Lambs must be born on or after 25th July 2017 Goats must be born on or after 1st July 2017

Calf must be born on or after 15th July 2017 For all other pets, please register from now on.

HAVE YOU REGISTERED YOUR ANIMAL YET?

Not all calves registered for Ag Day have supplied a Nait ASD form to the school to date. Forms have

been given to all students who have yet to provide a form to complete. Please return the forms before

29th September if you have not already done so.

Anyone wanting a lamb for Ag Day, please contact Jacqui Sharpe 0274779550 or Sarah Murray 0272773134

PTA Meeting Monday 18th September 2017 7pm To discuss and organise Ag Day. All Welcome to attend.

Health Check - IMPORTANT Please check your child/ren for head lice.

We are having constant reoccurrences which need to be addressed. Treating with recommended treatments and combing through the hair with a fine toothed comb is essential. Retreatment is meant to kill any surviving hatched lice before they produce new eggs. For some drugs, retreatment is recommended routinely about a week after the first treatment (7–9 days, depending on the type of treatment used. Note that My Pharmacy in Te Puke also gives our school 10% discount for treatments as well.

Worming children and adults Worms in the body block our digestive track, rob us of nutrients and stop the digestive system from functioning. Tapeworm is not the only worm that affects our digestive system, there are several types of worms that can cause problems, including whip worms, thread worms, hook worms and round-worms. Some symptoms may include: An itchy bottom, general irritability and behavioural changes, trouble sleeping, or restless sleep, sometimes resulting in bed-wetting or a sudden lack of appetite. How infections can occur: Walking barefoot in the garden, playground or any infected soil; for example, hookworm larvae burrow through the skin of bare feet. Ingesting worm eggs through eating fruits, vegetables, grains, fish and meat contaminated with roundworm or whip worm. Washing fruits and vegetables with contaminated water. Transfer of the parasitic worms from pets to owner. Coming in contact with the soil that has been contaminated with human faeces from an infected person. Not washing hands with soap and water after defecating. Contact your local pharmacy to discuss worming treatments.

Lost Property Lost Kathmandu Puffer jacket. Black. Has a distinctive fern embroidered on front bottom left hand side. If found please return to school office.

EVENTS COMING UP

18/09/17 PTA Meeting 7pm Staffroom. All Welcome 20/09/17 Year 6 Open Night postponed until Term 4 21/09/17 Cluster Speeches @ Te Ranga School 24/09/17 Daylight Savings begins 25/09/17 BOT Meeting 26/09/17 WBOP Speeches 27/09/17 Senior Science Fair 27/09/17 2nd HPV Dose 29/09/17 Last day of Term 3 16/10/17 First day of Term 4 16/10/17 ALL pet diaries MUST be handed in for judging 20/10/17 Ag Day 23/10/17 Labour Day Public Holiday 26/10/17 Group Day 29/11/17 to 01/12/17 Yr 5/6 Camp 2017 Tui Ridge Rotorua

COMMUNITY - SCHOOL NOTICES Anyone looking for lambs for Ag Day can contact Sarah Murray on 0272773134 or 5736566 or email sarahmurray206@gmail.com Relief Milker Wanted: Sole charge, 190 cows in Pongakawa / Pukehina area. Phone 0212146340 Fresh Eggs For Sale: $5 dozen, $7 tray of 20, $10 Tray 30. Text or Phone 02102812365 Kat Home Help Wanted. We have 3 young children (2 school age) and require help with house keeping, preparing meals and child care. 3 days per week from 1-6 PM. We can be flexible with these hours. Contact Julie on 021880875 School Holidays at Te Papa. Choose between free performances and events for the whole family, or our paid holiday learning programmes that let your kids get creative with technology. reservations=tepapa.govt.nz@mail199.atl101.mcdlv.net Animates is partnering with ‘Kids Safe with Dogs’ to provide the perfect activity to help educate children how to behave around dogs. Your local Animates store will be hosting free seminars at 11am on Thursday 5th and 12th of October. Trained staff will use interactive real life scenarios, using a toy dog, to teach children how to behave around their own dog, and those that they encounter on the street. Bookings aren’t necessary but events are well attended.

SPORTS NOTICES / RESULTS Please contact the office to update your child/ren’s

bus movements now this terms sports have finished Hockey:

Ping Pongs: Saturday was the end of hockey season so the

Ping Pongs played a friendly game with adults included

against Bethlehem College. Player of the day was Savanah

because even though she was injured she still played her

best.

Rattlers: A friendly game against Mount Combined.

Redwings A friendly game against Mount Surfsticks.

Basketball

ALL Basketball shirts to be returned asap as these are now

needed for Touch Teams

Year 5/6 A Team: played Omokoroa, a team of really tall

kids and won! Excellent passing!! Last game this week with

a practise on Friday lunchtime in the Action Centre instead

of Tuesday after school.

Year 5/6 B Team: played Greenpark for 5th place and won!!

It was a great game with lots of points scored and really

good teamwork. Congratulations team, it was amazing to

see the improvement in your skills this year. Well done to

all for stepping up.

Touch

Notices have gone home today. Please return asap and

ensure that all touch fees are paid in full before the first

game is played.

Gymnastics: After school gymnastics for Term 4 will begin

on Monday 30th October 2017. Forms are now available

from the school noticeboard.

Extra Curricular Activities for Term 4 2017 Musical Theatre at Pongakawa School - Wednesdays 3.45 to 4.45pm Tutor - Hannah Spedding .Hannah is currently choreographing Mary Poppins for Tauranga Musical Theatre which will be performed in September/ October at Baycourt. Cost $70 per term. Depending on numbers and ages, other classes may be needed. Lesson content – drama games for confidence, movement / dancing, singing, Any queries please contact Hannah direct either by email: hannahspedd@gmail.com or ph 0273073824. Private piano lessons with Fi's Keys Held on Mondays at 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. Room for further players to join in Term 4. Bank account 030626-0619905-00. Parkour: With Dion in the Action Centre Thursday lunchtimes for 6 weeks 12.45-1.30pm. Cost $30.00. Start date for Term 4 to be advised Guitar/Ukulele Parent paid classes. Jo Tamihana Ph 022 3729241 or email :joseph.tamihana@musiqhub.co.nz After School GYM. Provides after school gym in the Action Centre each Monday for 6 weeks beginning 30th October in Term 4. Two sessions for different age groups & abilities on the same day. Ages 4,5,6,7 3-4.00pm & Age 8+ 4 - 5pm Cost $65.00

Term 4 Activities

AIMS This year we had 35 students competing in the Aims Games. We entered 3 sports this year that we had never entered be-fore. All students enjoyed the experience of competing in such huge a competition and meeting a whole lot of new friends. We would like to thank all parents who assisted in co-ordinating children and provided transport, coaches and managers who contributed to making this such a great experience for our students. Also thank you to Miss Reid for all the extra hours you did to ensure we were entered and organised throughout the week.