REACH Expectations

R = Respect yourself, others and property

A = Act safely, willingly and immediately

Puni School Newsletter Health Promoting School – Kauri level Active School – Bronze Level Week 7 Term 1, 19-23 March 2018 Greetings, Kia Ora, Namaste, Talofa, Konnichi wa, Ni hao, Malo e lelei, Goedendag, Kam na mauri, Dydd da, Fakalofa atu, Haileo, Asalaamu alaykum, Gruetzi, Satsriakaal

The Multi-Cultural Festival on Saturday 7 April is the only major fundraiser for Puni School for the whole year. Your support with this day is much appreciated. Please see the information later in the newsletter as to how you can be a part of this amazing day. Many of our seniors and students in the kapa haka will be on site for most of the day. Our Puni students will be singing on stage as the last act which will be around 5.15pm. We do ask you to commit to be there from 3.30pm with the students being in correct school uniform. Students involved in the sporting event (Soccer) need to be at the Intermediate from 10.15am please in readiness for a 11am start. Kapa Haka students are on stage from 2:20pm so will need to be there by 1:30pm please.

C = Challenge yourself

E = Eyes and ears for learning H = Have control of your actions

School News Clothes Drier Puni School is in desperate need for a working clothes drier. If you have one that you are willing to donate, please contact Carolyn in the office. Welcome We welcome back to Puni School Luther and Trent and their family. 100 REACH Awards Congratulations are extended to these children for reaching 100 REACH awards: ☺ Chelsea 75 REACH Awards Congratulations are extended to the following children for achieving 75 REACH awards.  Hinenui  James  Ryan The 75 REACH reward will be held this Thursday 22nd March. Students involved would have brought home a letter earlier this week. 50 REACH Awards Congratulations are extended to these children for reaching 50 REACH awards:  Boyd  Streme  Lenny  Ana

Positive Behaviour For Learning (PB4L) Focus of the week – Responsibility

Being responsible means that others can depend on you. You are willing to be accountable for your actions. When things go wrong and you make a mistake, you make amends instead of excuses. When you are responsible, you keep your agreements. You give your best to any job. Responsibility is the ability to respond ably. It is a sign of growing up.

Reminders Easter Break A reminder that Puni School will be closed from Easter Friday 30 March until Tuesday 3 April, meaning that we will not be open again until Wednesday 4 April at 8.30am. Paid Union Meeting The Puni School teachers will be attending a Paid Union Meeting next Monday 26 March. School will remain open but the students will be supervised in the hall by Mr Brill and some support staff. On this day students can be picked up from the hall from 12.30pm. The school bus will run as per normal. Please return the slip at the end of this newsletter if you will be picking up your child at 12.30pm from the hall. Please do not return if they are staying at school until the usual time of 2.30pm.

Assembly this week We look forward to seeing you all at the Maunga Syndicate hosted assembly this Friday at 1:30pm in the school hall. BOT Meeting The Board of Trustees next meet on Tuesday 27 March from 7pm in the boardroom. The agenda will include:  2018 Budget and 2017 Audit  NZEI and collective agreement  Drainage report  PAT progress outline  SEE SAW progress Scholastic Book Club Did you know that you can order on-line with your credit card and the order will be sent direct to school? Not only do you earn rewards for Puni School, you also earn rewards for your family as well! You can do it at any time, night or day and you don’t have to send any paperwork into school to say you have ordered. Your order will arrive with the rest of the school order. Orders for the next issue (which came home today) need to be in by 9am on 29 March. Maths Library We have an exciting new maths library set up at school! Children will be able to check out a maths game to take home and play for a week before returning to school. Please see your classroom teacher if you have any questions.

Pick Up After School A reminder that we do have 2 pickup times of 2.30 and 2.40pm from the Waiuku Road carpark to try and spread the traffic at the end of the day. Thank You A big thank you to Cathy Liefting for offering to cover the library books.  Assembly Certificates The following children received certificates at the assembly held on Friday 9th March: Te Puna Giraffe: Dion Certs: Joshua, Noelle Waikato Giraffe: Nathan Certs: Samantha, Marika Waimana Giraffe: Boyd Certs: Cheyenne, James Wairere Giraffe: Lydia Certs: Oscar, Devi Te Puaha Giraffe: Ania Certs: Tyler, Levon Ara Tiatia Giraffe: Mercy Certs: Cassie, Boston Ara Matua Giraffe: Konrad Certs: Cooper Ca, Niamh Te Tihi Giraffe: JD Certs: Blake, Danny Te Ao Rangi Giraffe: Harleen Certs: Zachary, Stevie Te Ao Marama Giraffe: Keese Certs: Ana, Danika

Jabari Principals Award Te Puaha Chris Ara Tiatia Brooklynn Ara Matua Ryan Zirka Circus Puni School has been donated some student vouchers and half price vouchers for the up and coming Zirka Circus at Waiuku Primary School from the 6-8th April. If you are interested in these tickets, please pop into the office. These tickets will be on a first in first served basis. Amazing Maze We have also had donated 10 one child passes into the Amazing Maze. Once again these will be given out on a first in, first served basis from the office. Sports Y 6 and below Rippa Rugby A great day out with wonderful support from our whanau. Our students did very well and were very well behaved. Our A Team played 5 games and won 4 achieving 3rd overall. Our B team finished up 5th overall in their grade. Well done everyone.

Puni Workshop Ltd – Multi-Cultural Festival – 7 April Mystery Envelopes The PTA have decided to try Mystery Envelopes at this year’s Cultural Festival ... the idea is that each envelope costs $20 and the prize inside is worth $40 or more. We have started receiving some great donations - but need your help.... Any tradies willing to donate a couple of hours? Cleaners? Lawn and garden maintenance? Plumbing? Electrical? House maintenance?

Cake Stall A tray will be coming home on Wednesday 4 April. We ask that each family contribute cake/biscuits/slice or muffins that we can sell on the day. Roster A roster is included again with today’s newsletter. We would love to fill all these spots by next week so if you haven’t already ‘claimed’ a spot and earnt 1000 House points for your child for each hour you volunteer for please fill in the roster and return asap.

Any local businesses? Hairdressers, cafes, retail, beauty therapy? Health and fitness? Gym memberships, yoga, Pilates? Swimming lessons? Horse-riding? Car maintenance? WOFS, services, valet?

We have tried to accommodate your preferences for stalls and times but please check the roster carefully as we have had to change some spots.

Accommodation and experiences? Zoo? Spookers? Castaways? Hampton Downs? Horse racing?

Regards,

Please like, share and tag in anyone who can support.... all proceeds will go back to your children!

Haydon Brill Principal

Vouchers can be dropped off to the office during school hours. Thanks in advance!

Thanks to everyone who has paid the $20 trial deposit. Fees are due in full by this Friday 23rd March.

Produce Stall Due to the support from local growers we are able to have a fresh produce stall this year. Puni is World Famous for wonderful produce and it a great way to support the day. Please do let us know if you can provide any of: Tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, potatoes, onions, pumpkins, spinach, greens etc. Raffle Tickets First prize is one night’s accommodation at Sky City Grand and breakfast worth $340. 2nd and 3rd prizes are grocery hampers which have $100 Noel Leeming vouchers included with them. We would appreciate it if every family could sell one raffle book. If you would like more books to sell please see Carolyn in the office. A prize will be given to the student who sells the most books before the festival. Donations of Items For the food stalls we would also love donations of:  Tomato Sauce  Mayo  Plastic forks, bowls, forks  Nacho Chips Mufti Day We will be holding a Mufti Day on Thursday 29 March with a gold coin entry. Money raised will go towards the running of the festival. Grocery Items We ask that each child brings along an item for the raffle eg; packets, bottles, sachets, tins etc, please check the expiry dates before you donate them. 100 House points will be given for each item. These can be brought to the school office from now.

Puni Junior Netball Club

Fees: Year 5 & 6 $110 and Year 3 & 4 $105. Please contact Amy 02102739304 for any further information. Community Notices Kids After School – Easter Tuesday - All Schools are closed on Tuesday 3rd April 2018. KAS are offering a full day of care for your child/ren based at our Pukekohe Hill, Bombay, Harrisville, Patumahoe and Waiuku programmes. Join us for a day of special activities as part of our Commonwealth Games week! Book now through our website www.kidsafterschool.co.nz. Create your parent/child profile through our online system, Aimy Plus. Click our special day bookings tab to secure your place. Call us on 09 236 4078 for more information! Kids After School (KAS) April School Holiday Programme - We have just what you need to keep the kids entertained! Get your holiday care sorted with exciting trips and awesome activities. Butterfly Creek, Movies, KAS Family Feud, ANZAC Celebrations, Harry Potter fun & so much more! To view our brochure and to book now visit us at: www.kidsafterschool.co.nz If you haven’t already, you will need to create a parent profile on our online booking system. Any questions please call our office on 09 236 4078. Secure your place today, spaces are limited! MSD Social Sector Level 3 Accreditation, WINZ subsidies available for eligible families. Allstar Cheerleaders – if you would like to give cheerleading a go contact [email protected]. The first class is free. Shooting Stars for ages 5-9 are on Thursdays from 5.30-7pm and Rising Stars for ages 10-16 are Friday from 6-7.30pm. They are based at Counties Fitness & Health Club on Manukau Road.

Small Ferns U9 & U10 Rippa Rugby – “Get involved, represent your club in a fun all girls new grade. Give it a go”. Contact your local rugby club for registration details. Fun with Art in the School Holidays Where: Glenbrook School Hall Time: 9am – 3pm. When: 16th - 27th April Cost: $35 a day, half day $17.50 (10% discount for 2 children in one family) Bookings: Wilma Suppers 021 1692561 Email: [email protected] Bookings Essential. Fruit and drink will be supplied. Please bring your lunch. Seatsmart Recycling - Did you know you can now recycle your expired or damaged child car seat? Around 90% of seat materials are recyclable which is great news for the environment, and keeping expired car seats out of circulation is good for child safety. SeatSmart accepts any brand of capsule, booster or reversible car seat (no polystyrene boosters) for a small fee of $10 (RRP). For collection site details visit www.SeatSmart.co.nz. You can also like us on Facebook (SeatSmartNZ). Children’s Cake Decorating Classes Franklin Cake decorating club will be running a morning where your child can come along and learn some basic cake decoration skills. This class is aimed at children aged 6-12 years. Date: Wednesday 18 April Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm Venue: Waiuku Lions Station, Belgium Street, Waiuku. Cost: $25 per child. Limited bookings so contact Trish on 0272240380 or [email protected] Franklin Home & Lifestyle Expo Saturday 7th April 9.30am – 4.30pm Sunday 8th April 9.30am – 4.00pm Adults $8, Gold Card $7, U15 - Free with adult. Held at the Pukekohe Indian Hall, 57 Ward St, Pukekohe. www.franklinexpo.co.nz This year they are having free face painting & children’s entertainment and the Door Prize is $1000 Cash.

Yes, I will be picking up the following children from the hall at 12.30pm on Monday 26 March:

Signed:

REACH Expectations

R = Respect yourself, others and property

A = Act safely, willingly and immediately

C = Challenge yourself

E = Eyes and ears for learning H = Have control of your actions