A warm welcome to our new students:  Isla-May Stevens, Avery Addison, Thea Stander & Laila Stander.

Kia ora koutou,

Over the next few weeks, we will focus on our School Values. Our School Values underpin our decision-making as a school and our expectations for how we all act and treat each other. Our learning environments start the year by focusing on our Values, which are the basis of the class ‘Treaty’ or agreements that support a positive culture in each environment. 

It’s always a good time of year to revisit these Values, and on Monday's assembly, we chatted about each one and what it would look like in everyday life. We have also started a three-week initiative where students who are actively demonstrating our Values will be given a Values token. The Values token then goes into the draw to win a prize. We have some small prizes as well as 15 Ninja Valley vouchers to win. It’s a nice little motivator to be deliberate in demonstrating our Values throughout the day and to bring those beginning-of-the-year discussions back to the forefront. 

Our Puketaha Values are…

In other news, the passing of the Maaori King, Kiingi Tuuheitia, is a significant moment in New Zealand history. Puketaha School connects to Ngaati Wairere, Waikato Tainui and the King’s leadership has been a unifying force for the Tainui people and the wider Maaori community. The role of the Maaori King, established in 1858, is steeped in history and tradition, symbolising the enduring strength and resilience of Maaori culture. Kiingi Tuuheitia's legacy will continue to inspire future generations. Each of our learning environments took a moment on Wednesday to learn a bit more about the history of the Kingitanga and the traditions that have been taking place over the last few days at Tuurangawaewae Marae in Ngaaruawaahia. Kiingi Tuuheitai’s words last month at the 18th Anniversary of the Coronation were a positive message of unity…

 “There is room for everyone.”

I hope you have a lovely rest of your week.

Ngaa mihi nui,

Nyree Olliver

Thank you to those who came to the last meeting to finalise a few things regarding the Spring Fair. Also thanks to Daniella, Sonay, Jenny, Hannah and Seiko who came along to help paint signs on Tuesday.

Thing we still need:

• Donations for the Grocery Raffle (this is our best seller raffle- please can everyone contribute)
• Donations for the Kaakano Ring Toss game (things in a jar  e.g. stationery, toys, lollies)
• Donations for the Monster Garage Sale (can drop of from today onwards in PAC)
• Donations for raffles or auctions.

I feel I am always asking for your help and support! I hope you can pitch in when and where possible, it makes things so much easier when we spread the load! Our aim is always to make our beautiful school even better than it is already.

Kind regards,

Merynn Connors

E: pta@puketaha.school.nz  M: 027 629 6820

Puketaha school is participating in Wig Wednesday on Wednesday 11th September. Wear a wig or crazy hair style and bring along a gold coin donation for Child Cancer Research. 

Puketaha School will hold its annual Agricultural day on Tuesday 15th October. 

If you have a lamb, kid goat or calf that you would like to enter please complete the Puketaha School Agricultural Day entry

You can also check out the information on the Waikato A & P show website Waikato Show Children's competition

Pick up and drop off times - Children are to be dropped off at school no earlier than 8.20 am. We would also appreciate parents and caregivers picking up your children promptly at the end of the day. Our duty teachers will be on duty for approximately 10 minutes after the bell.

Absences - Please notify the School Office if your child or children are going to be away from school, or late for any reason.  This can be done via text (only) 020 404 28607, leaving a message on the school phone 07 824 3870, via email or via the app.  Thank you.

Lost property -   Please check the lost property for items that belong to your child/ren.  Named items will be returned to their owner.

Junior Cricket Muster Thursday 26th Septemberf Discovery park 4.30pm - 6pm.

Kids in Need Waikato Fun Run

To be help in Cambridge on Sunday 20th October.  Register at colourcambridge.co.nz

Sports Holiday Programmes

Available from 30th September to 10th October Hautapu Sports Ground  go to http://www.sportscamps4kids.co.nz/ for more informmatioin.

Youthtown Holiday Programme

Youthtown will be running two holiday programs this October Football Connect and Hocked on Hockey. https://www.youthtown.org.nz/  

Multisport Holiday Programme

• When: Tuesday 1st, Wednesday 2nd, Thursday 3rd October 2024
• Where: Fraser High School
• Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
• Price: $25 per day