Kia ora koutou,

Our learning programmes are in full swing here at Puketaha School and our students have been enjoying some of the enrichment programmes that we offer, such as our Leadership Programmes for our Year 7 and 8's with the Waikato Institute of Leadership and Sports 'Looking to Lead Programme' and our 'Shine Girls' programme. We also have a number of students practising for their Epro8 engineering event and the ASB Get Wise Financial Literacy programme with our Roopuu Puaawai 7/8's. Our Try-Challenge was another great day and our tamariki did so well, putting in 100% effort even in the rain. 

Last week we held our first School Board meeting for the year, where Adam Bradstreet was elected as our Presiding Member. Congratulations to Adam and we know he will do an amazing job. We pass on our thanks to Renika, who was our previous Presiding Member. We appreciate all her mahi and wisdom and we are glad to have one more year with her on the Board. 

Below is a little blurb from each of our Board members...

Next week our Year 7 and 8 students are heading to the Tongariro Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre for their one-week adventure and leadership camp. We are very excited for them! We are grateful we can offer our students experiences like this and we appreciate the whaanau support.

We hope you enjoy the rest of your week and have a lovely weekend,

Ngaa mihi,

Nyree Olliver