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Kia ora koutou,
It has been a full and productive term, and it’s been wonderful to see such high levels of engagement in our Student-Led Conferences this week. Thank you for making the time to come along and support your child’s learning.
When parents are actively involved in their child’s learning and take time to celebrate their efforts, it sends a powerful message: What you do at school matters, and we’re proud of you.
We also encourage you to sit down with your child and explore their Digital Learning Journal together via HERO. While students have helped create the content and received teacher feedback throughout the process, they may not have seen the written comments in HERO. Sharing this feedback with them helps deepen their understanding and keeps you connected to their learning journey. Over time, these learning snapshots will build a rich picture of your child’s progress and achievement.
This Friday, we will be publishing our written Digital Mid-Year Reports in HERO. We hope everything runs smoothly with the publishing process, and apologies in advance if there are any hiccups! The reports will include a ‘Powerful Learning’ comment, brief comments for Reading, Writing, and Mathematics, and updated achievement graphs.
Next term, we will offer optional 1:1 catch-ups with whaanau for those who would like to discuss their child’s report in more detail.
On a different note, we wanted to share a heartwarming observation from our break times. There has been a lovely phenomenon unfolding, the tuakana-teina relationships are thriving, with older students genuinely connecting with and supporting our younger tamariki. It’s been beautiful to see students playing happily across age groups, including others and showing kindness and encouragement in their interactions.
An example of this was a spontaneous relay that took place involving a large group of children from Years 0 to 8. Without any adult direction, they organised themselves into two teams and began an "everlasting relay." Students were high-fiving, cheering one another on, and ensuring everyone was included, whether they were running, skipping, or pushing a toy truck down the track.
Moments like this truly reflect the values of our school and the way our tamariki accept and care for one another.
Thank you for the messages you share at home about kindness, understanding differences, and embracing others for who they are; they make a real difference. And it’s always a joy to see our students being so active and engaged in such positive ways!
As we lead into the school break, we hope you manage to have some time with the family, and we look forward to seeing you next term.
Ngaa mihi nui,
Nyree Olliver
Principal
As we wrap up another term, we wanted to share a few important updates and reminders from your PTA:
“Fill the Freezer” Fundraiser – Pie & Samosa Orders
We’re excited to launch our “Fill the Freezer” fundraiser. You’ll find the order form link below. Orders close Week 2 of Term 3, so we’ve made the form available now to give you plenty of time over the holidays to plan and gather some orders. We have a selection of Oxford Pies family favourites, or 10 packs of delicious Tasty Foods Samosas to choose from. Spread the word! Every purchase helps raise valuable funds for our school!
Quiz Night –August 2nd- Save the Date!
Just a reminder that Quiz Night team tickets will go live on Kindo on the first Monday of Term 3. Get your team together over the break—it’s always a fantastic night of fun, friendly competition, and fundraising!
Monster Garage Sale – Coming in September
Mark your calendars! We’ve locked in Saturday, September 13th for our Monster Garage Sale at the Puketaha Community Hall. Start setting aside any good-quality, unwanted items—we’d love your donations! This is a great opportunity to declutter and support the school at the same time (we’d love first dibs before they go to other charities!).
Stickers
Also a reminder we are accepting any stickers from the current New World promotion that you are not using, also any Yummy Stickers from apples
Thank you all for your continued support and generosity. Hope you all have a great break. See you in term 3.
Kind regards,
Merynn Connors
Puketaha PTA Chairperson
M: 027 629 6820 E: pta@puketaha.school.nz
The date for our Agricultural Day for 2025 has been confirmed as Tuesday 14th October (Week 2 Term 4) this year due to Labour weekend)
If you would like your children to be part of Agricultural Day please email Christine office@puketaha.school.nz
Jitterbugs Dance Lessons
Jitterbugs Dance Lessons has spaces available for Term 3 2025 for girls and boys aged 3 – 15 years old. Lessons are held in Rototuna and Flagstaff and the kids get to go on stage every term and perform in a show. Cost is $140 for one child or $270 for two kids. Cost includes an outfit for the show, videos to practice to at home and a certificate and lollipop. Message Jolie at jitterbugsdancelessons@
Hamilton Ciry Gymnastics Windter Holiday Programme
Maungatatari Mountain
Back by popular demand, our Kids go FREE promotion is happening again for the July School Holidays. Kids (up to 16 years) can visit our Southern Enclosure for free during the school holidays with a paying adult.
https://sanctuarymountain.rezdy.com/630810/kids-go-free?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=368543986&utm_content=368543986&utm_source=hs_email