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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

BULLDOZING, CONTOURING AND EXCAVATI NG

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 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

PROFESSIONAL & PERSONALISED PROPERTY SPECIALISTS

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

Andy Neverman 021 155 8217

andy.neverman@gmail.com

Dear Parents and Caregivers The only thing about cold nights is that we often get nice sunny days but I can imagine standing on the side line last Saturday for your child’s sports would have been fairly cold and wet. The winter colds and sicknesses are on us early this year so it is important children have warm clothes for when they are outside even though they may be running around. One or two hardy souls have been spending the day in tee-shirts & shorts and bare feet and while this might be okay for cross country training it really is a bit light for the rest of the day I think. If your child is away for sickness or any other reason please do let the office know so we can check them off appropriately on the attendance register. As I have mentioned in previous newsletters our Block A (Rooms 1 – 3) building project is now a reality and at this stage our start date will be the beginning of the next school holidays. Students from these rooms will be moved on a temporary basis into other areas of the school for a period of approximately eighteen weeks. Classes will move to their new location before the end of term and will provide parents of students in this area with more detailed information closer to this time. The earlier timeframe will mean children are settled into their alternative space before the holidays and also it will allow us to do some salvage work on items we intend to keep, repurpose or sell. In addition to this project the Ministry of Education have also approved a fencing project for our school. This will mean the entire boundary will have new fences and gates and will allow improved security going forward for children learning and understanding where the extremities of our safe environment area. A project like this comes from the a different ”pot” of funding to our normal property or operational funding and thus has no impact on our budgets which is great because money is always pretty tight. Last week we had author Des Hunt at school who ran several sessions with our children. His unique way of looking at writing using science, especially chemistry had children spell bound. A group of our seniors are spending the day at the Young Leaders Conference in Rotorua today. This is an excellent opportunity for those selected to listen to and learn from a variety of role models as well as being shown how to develop and grow their own leadership skills as well. Have a great 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 4 Term 2

22nd May 2017

Website www.pongakawa.school.nz

Fi's Wannabes Costume Hire Are you looking for that special something for the

Black & White themed Quiz Night? Give Fiona a call and choose that perfect outfit. Ph. 5333896/0274233354 or visit our website

www.fiswannabes.co.nz

Year 7/8 Camp Fees - Important All Year 7/8 students wishing to attend this years ski

camp will need to have $200.00 in their camp account by the end of Term 2. The approximate cost of this camp is $300.00 per child. $50.00 of this is

a non refundable deposit. Weekly payments towards camp fees can help spread the cost over the year. Payments can be made online to the

bank account listed at the bottom of this page or direct to the school office.

Enviro News Tip of the week:

ENVIRO LUNCH-Zero waste A reminder that Pongakawa School encourages children to have an Enviro lunch. That is no plastic wrappers..use little containers to place chippies/sandwiches/fruit/nuts etc inside or reuseable zip lock plastic bags. All scraps/

wrappers come home, they do not go into our school bins. Encourage your child to have a drink bottle with water in.

Discourage juice or sugary drinks.

PTA Quiz Night Saturday 10th June 2017 Theme : Black and White

Get your teams organised and book your babysit-ters! Cost $25.00 per person, tables of 4 to 8 in the Action Centre. Cash prizes for Quiz winners. 1st $600.00, 2nd $400, & 3rd $200. Prizes for best dressed teams. Anyone who wishes to join a team can contact the office. For new families to the area this is the school’s main fundraiser and a great fun way to meet the local community. A ‘sober vehicle’ will be available at the end of the even-ing and can be pre booked at the office

Please contact Sheree Horton if you can help the PTA in any way either on the night or prior; Ph 533 3309 or email: pongakawaquiz@gmail.com.

Strep Throat We are currently experiencing several cases of strep throat around school. If your child has symptoms of vomiting, sore throat or headache with temperatures please get them tested by their doctor. They are contagious until 24 hours after antibiotics have started. If left untreated it can cause rheumatic fever which affects your heart.

Please return ALL pool keys NOW (including any previous years keys if you have any) for a $5 refund.

Any donations of crackers, dips, salami, chips and various cheeses would be gratefully appreciated. Ph Jacqui Sharpe 0274779550 to arrange collection.

Don’t forget to book your table with the school office before 2nd June 2017. Payment for participants for each table can be made direct to the PTA bank account number: 12-3407-0007347-01 before 2nd June 17.

EVENTS COMING UP 24/05/17 Rippa Rugby Cup Yr 3/4 & Yr 5/6 02/06/17 Young Writers Day Taupo 05/06/17 Queens Birthday Public Holiday 07/06/17 School Cross Country 10/06/17 School Quiz Night (Black & White Theme) Action Centre 13/06/17 Boostrix Education Session 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 27/06/17 Regional Cross Country Yr 4/8’s

COMMUNITY - SCHOOL NOTICES

Aubertin Homekill will donate $50.00 to the school of your choice with every beast that you get processed with us during the months of May and June 2017 and like us on facebook. We pride ourselves with a clean and professional service and premises. Well known for our salami’s and plain and flavoured sausages. Located at 19 Kenana Rd Te Puke. Ph 075735502 or Graeme Ph 027 4750248. We look forward to supporting you're local school. Thanks Graeme & Wendy. For Rent: 40 foot lockable container with 60m2 lean to shed attached with an automatic double garage door. Lighting and power to both container and shed with sizeable work bench. Inquires 0272042311 TRIPLE P – Positive Parenting Program Triple P Discussion Groups are 2hr sessions designed to get to the ‘heart’ of a specific problem, quickly and directly. Open to all parents/caregivers/whānau with children aged up to 12yrs to discuss those common parenting challenges. Dealing with Disobedience, Thurs 25th May 17 9.30-11.30am To register, please phone Kaitiaki Nursing Service on 07 5710144 or txt Triple P Coordinator 027 3112140 Free to a GOOD home: Beardie Huntaway. Ideal for a small block or dairy farm. Well trained 7 yrs old Ph 5331053 Jason Welcome to Astro Cheer, the Bay’s newest Cheerleading Club. Astro Cheer - learn new skills & a new sport, determination, team work, confidence and self-belief, stronger physically & mentally. Everyone is welcome regardless of age, gender or ability. Trials on Sunday 28th May from 3.30-5.30pm at Impact Gymsport 36G MacDonald St, Mount. www.astrocheer.co.nz: 022 457 1627

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 lost both of their games.

POD was Alex Garrett for good defence and attacking the ball.

Redwings won one & the lost one game. The team was

awesome playing in the rain and kept going. Great defence

and team play. POD was Jules Delaere for her all round playing

great games.

Rattlers : A better game this week with the Rattlers learning to

play better as a cohesive team. Cooper Stott had a great game.

Margot Crawford played well and was awarded POD.

Ping Pongs : Remember your gear for Friday practises. Beaten

by Pillans Point Penguins 10 goals to 2. POD Kayen Taylor.

Basketball Year 5/6 A Team v Bellevue School A win 14-10. Great game.

Year 5/6 B Team v GSS Gold. Well done team on a much

better game this week. Exciting right until the final moments.

Plenty of passing and great to see all players involved.

Unfortunately the result was a loss 16-12.

Year 7/8 Team v Bethlehem College A win 27-23!

An excellent display of skills learnt at practise.

Rippa Rugby Wednesday 24th May If your child is participating please ensure that their transport

fees for this Wednesday’s Rippa Rugby has been paid before

the day and that they have everything they need as outlined

on the notice that went home. The country that Pongakawa is

representing is Belgium Please ensure that they are dressed in

a yellow or red T-Shirt and black shorts.

Amazing Race A massive thankyou to the parents who

helped transport/manage students for the day. Both teams

Yr 5/6 & Yr 7/8 worked really well together showing excellent

team

morale and

problem solving

strategies.

It was a

pleasure to

have you all

representing

Pongakawa.

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 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

We use this Skoolbag app to help communicate and notify parents of school activities, updates, newsletters, & cancellations and other important

community messages. We are ask parents/students to install our Skoolbag App. To install it, just search for our school name Pongakawa School in either the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. For Windows users search for Skoolbag in the Windows Store and install the app and then find your school. Please note it must be a Windows 8.1 or 10 device. If you have any problems installing the app please contact the office and we can assist you.

Scholastic Book Club Orders We ask that parents go online to place their

child/ren’s book orders directly. Anyone who does not have access to a computer at home is welcome to provide their order and payment to the school office to place an order on their behalf. The cut off for orders being placed through the office is 26th May 2017.