Week 11

 Kia ora whanau,


Well, it's finally here, week 11 the last week of term one.

We have had an amazing first term of 2021. Thanks to you for all your support and for trusting us to look after your precious children. We love to watch the children grow and learn whether it is learning letters and sounds or learning how to ask for help when needed it's all-important learning and development. Five year olds have such busy brains and they work super hard at school and we are very proud of them. They (and you) deserve a lovely break.

Tania and Tina


Here are a few reminders and notices:

  • Happy Birthday to Frankie who is 5 today and started school. You had a fabulous first day and we are so pleased that you are here in Nga Puna with us!!
  • It's a four-day week for the children this week. We have a Staff only day on Friday so there will be no supervision for the children. We hope you have a lovely two-week break and look forward to hearing all the stories and adventures that the children have over their time away from school. School starts back on Monday 3rd May.
  • Don't Forget about our Social Studies Finale this THURSDAY from 12pm. Bring your family and friends from 12.00 to have an explore around the school and see what your children have been learning this term. There will be food trucks, entertainment, and great company for all. You are welcome to take your children home afterward once you have let one of us know.
  • Library Books- No need to rush these back before the holidays if you are still wanting to keep them at home. Also at the beginning of the term, some of the children's books were put back on the shelves without being returned. If you think you have returned a book and your child says they need to bring it back please let us know.
  • Last week we got together with our River (Rakaia) for some Easter activities. Kereru, our year 5/6 buddy class hosted us. They read an Easter story and buddied up with us to make an Easter basket. Kereru also spends a lot of time during the day visiting us and helping us with our learning choices and demonstrating 'Rangatiratanga' (Leadership). We love their visits and they bring a calm and peaceful element to our day.  See the photos below.
  • Congratulations to Oscar, Eddie, Oliver, and Angus who are our Sparklers Stars this week.
  • Over the holidays it would be great if you could get a couple of whiteboard pens for your child to bring to school, lots have already run out. Thank you.





































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