MENPS News

Kia ora koutou

Tremendous thanks to all who participated, supported and organised the Colour Run last week - especially to our amazing PTA team. Having finally scrubbed the last of the coloured powder away, the enduring memory is the look on the children's faces, which was reward enough - not to mention the amazing fundraising total - over $27000!

Another great success for our PTA, who have already invested in a set of new hall tables and MENPS branding marquees for our school, with plans to support the Board's goals for further development of school assets and outdoor facilities in the future. We really appreciate the support of everyone who raised sponsorship, which ultimately benefits all of our children.

As part of our Strategic Plan, we are attempting to build a better picture of our provisions for the recreational and sporting side of school life to help inform our priorities moving forward. To assist us with this, we want to gather information on the kind of activities and interests MENPS children currently engage in, both at home and at school.

As part of this, we are keen to gather student and parent perspectives, so it would be very much appreciated if you would take a few minutes to click on the link sent to Y4-6 parents via HERO. The results will be collated anonymously, and will be invaluable in giving us greater insight into the needs and preferences of our tamariki.

Finally, warm wishes for the break over Easter, particularly for those marking this important observance in the Christian calendar. We look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday - enjoy the break!

Ka kite anõ i a koutou

Alan Jackson

Principal

Term 2 New Entrant Cohort Visit 1

Wow what an amazing Colour Run event last Friday! Kids, teachers and parent helpers all got into the spirit and had a blast on the colourful course. The fundraising site closed on Monday with a whopping $27,681 donated in support of our kids. Thank you so much to everyone who donated and participated in this fundraising event!!!

Special thanks go to parents Jugal Presswala for providing the Big Ben Pie lunches for winning classes, and to Grace Li for providing the ice blocks, as well as our sponsors Ray White Mt Eden, and Skids!!

A lot of hard work goes into such an event, a huge thank you to the legendary Colour Run team - Grace K, Chelsea, Pam, Rayni and Mel. And those who came and helped on the day - Rachel L, Jess G, Ada, Lynn, Josie, Carolyn, Kirsty, Al, Carla, Joy, Kathy, Paula, Suze, Susan, Rachel, Sarah P, Amy, Vanessa, Jane! And to Kevin, our school property manager for all the extra work in the weeks ahead of the run to ensure the success of the day. We couldn’t have done it without you all!!

Some great snaps to remember the day by: https://photos.app.goo.gl/vNXkxthKjqnLt7nZ7

If you have your own photos that you are happy to share, please add them!!

Congratulations to the five winning classes! They are Rm 22, Rm 10, Rm 15, Rm 36, Rm 24. Thank you for your phenomenal fundraising efforts - we hope you enjoy the Big Ben Pie lunch!!!

And congrats to the winners of the 2024 PTA Ice Blocks winners who will get a voucher soon. They are: Leo Dentice-Wood (Rm35), Johnny (Rm33), James Liu (Rm7); Angela Yan Guo (Rm5); Jessie Buggle (Rm3); Sofia Bell (Rm1); Jake O'Connor (Rm15); Dominic Ma (Rm22); Isla (Rm3); Chloe Johnson (Rm25)!!

• 8.15 - 9.15am
• In the PTA Room: follow signs from Valley Rd gates OR
• Order online by emailing Jane at menpspta@gmail.com.
• Pay via Cash or Bank transfer.

Save the date for the Dragon Boat Festival, returning to MENPS on Saturday June 8th!

Details to come.

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Refer to the PTA website for information on the various fundraising and community activities

Co-Chairs Pam Clifford & Svantje Reiber

Secretary Chelsea Chen

Treasurer Linda Waddington-Miller & Paula Tran

PTA Advisor Chantal Brunner

Sponsorships Rayni Chung

School Representative Hilary Edwards

Full team of amazing parents/caregivers listed here