MENPS News

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Warm congratulations to all participants in the MENPS Swimming Competition, including those who progressed to Zones, going on to achieve an outstanding (joint) first place!.

All of our swimmers put in a great individual and collective effort to kick off the 2024 sporting calendar with a result they can be very proud of. Thanks to our Sports Coordinator, Karen, for her hard work, along with our parent volunteers for both events.

Next week, we look forward to cheering on our Zones Touch teams!

We have a couple of projects ahead this term, including installation of a brand new hall floor, in addition to a 2nd (uncovered) multi-sport turf on the top court, which we hope to get underway by the end of Term 1 if possible.

This project was funded entirely by the PTA at the end of last year using funds donated over and above the 2022/23 PTA canopy donations.

As you will have been made aware, a casual vacancy has arisen on the Board this year.

Having considered the available options at this stage of the current electoral cycle, the Board have indicated that they intend to fill the vacancy by selection.

In accordance with Trustee Election rules, this means that a by-election will only be required in the event that 10% of parents on the school roll request one (via email to bot@mteden.school.nz) within 28 days - otherwise, the Board will consider appointing a trustee based on the skills and background they feel would be of value at this time.

If you have any questions at any stage, please don't hesitate to contact: bot@mteden.school.nz, and remember that all Board meetings are open to the public if you are ever be interested in attending as an observer.

You will no doubt have heard that the PTA are planning a Colour Run for the children - please make sure you scroll down for more details of this exciting event below and get registered as soon as you can!

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Alan Jackson

Principal

Friday 1st March:

• Y4-6 Assembly (Hall, 10am)

Monday 4th March:

• Room 33 - Y4 Boat Trip
• Y5 Camp Parent Helpers Meeting (6pm Staffroom)

Tuesday 5th March:

• Zone Touch (Fearon Park, Mt Roskill)
• Room 36 - Y4 Boat Trip

Wednesday 6th March:

• Term 1 New Entrant Cohort visit 2 and parent info session(9am - 10:30am)
• Second Hand Uniform Shop open (8:15am - 9:15am)
• Room 34 - Y4 Boat Trip

Thursday 7th March:

• Room 35 - Y4 Boat Trip
• Zone Touch (save day)

Friday 8th March:

• Second Hand Uniform Shop open (8:15am - 9:15am)
• PTA ice block sales ($2)

If your child requires medication such as asthma inhalers, antihistamine, epipens etc please can you bring up to date medication to the school office if you haven't already done so. As all medication was sent home at the end of last year.

If your child ever requires short term administering of medicine such as antibiotics this needs to be brought to the office and a permission form signed.

Thank you

We would like a little wallpaper and a variety of other types of paper (cellophane, crepe, coloured tissue, scrapbooking etc) for the students to use in their art creations. If you have anf offcuts of end of rolls that you don't need, we will gratefully receive them in the Resource Room. Much appreciated. Angela.

Get ready for the most colourful day in the MENPS 2024 Calendar!!! We are proud to present the MENPS Colour Run - an event to encourage our students to get active, have fun and help raise important funds for MENPS outdoor spaces.

Students seek online sponsorship for their participation in the Colour Run. Easily create a fundraising profile now on https://menpsptacolourrun.raiseit.co.nz that you can send out to collect online sponsorship from friends and family, anywhere!!

Create your fundraising profile at https://menpsptacolourrun.raiseit.co.nz by 10am Monday 4 March to go in the draw to win this epic LED Projection Speaker!!

More great prizes to be won AND the top 5 classes that raise the most funds will win a Big Ben Pie Lunch at school!!

Questions?? See: https://www.menpspta.co.nz/colour-run

The PTA AGM will be held on Wednesday 20 March 2024 @ 7pm in the staffroom. All welcome to attend.

If you would like to attend, but cannot attend in person then please email menpspta@gmail.com and we will send you the link to join online.

Thank you to Anjana, Mel, Stacey and team for running the drinks and treats stall!!

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

Chairperson Pam Clifford

Secretary Chelsea Chen

Treasurer Linda Waddington-Miller & Paula Tran

PTA Advisor Chantal Brunner

Class Coordinator Leader Svantje Reiber
Advisor/Coordinator Melanie Woollard
Sponsorships Rayni Chung

Communications Sarah Eason

School Representative Hilary Edwards

Full team of amazing parents/caregivers listed here