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Learner-led open morning session:
As part of our ongoing reporting to families, we invite you to come along next week Wednesday 20 November at 8:15am to 8:45am for your children to share some of their learning with you. Classrooms will open at 8:15am. To ensure this is a successful experience we ask that:
- You spend time with your child, being curious and positive about their learning
- You are not tempted to go through learning books of other children to make comparisons
- Siblings are welcome, but we encourage you to spend time with your child rather than the siblings taking over (especially older siblings)
- This is different to a 1:1 teacher conference – please book in a time with you child’s teacher if you want to discuss anything in particular
- If you have more than one child, we encourage you to divide up the time as best possible or do contact your child’s teacher to discuss any other options
Students/families leaving at the end of 2025:
If you are planning to move from Takapuna Primary at the end of this year, please email the office – office@tps.school.nz and let us know as soon as possible. We rely on accurate information for class placements and 2025 planning.
Playground will be completed by Friday 15 November:
We are very excited to announce that our playground is ready to be opened tomorrow (Friday, 15 November). We have a little ceremony to celebrate and then an opportunity for students to have a turn. It will then be open from after school for all. Thanks to everyone who has supported the build. It has been a great year for Takapuna Primary to be able to invest and improve our outside spaces.
SCG (School Community Group) news:
Calendar Art is available to order now!
Learners at TPS have been creating beautiful art pieces that will be available for purchase on a range of items. The office has examples of these products for you to see in person before ordering. These make lovely Christmas gifts.
Follow these instructions to place your order online:
1/. Go to www.kidsartworks.com
2/. Use the Entrance Code: KZ1071
3/. Enter your child’s room & name when prompted
Orders must be made by Monday 25th November!
If you are interested in volunteering some time to help with fundraisers, please email scg@tps.school.nz.
Regards, Devika and the TPS team.
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Helpers/Volunteers Morning Tea:
We are so VERY lucky to have a super community, always willing to help wherever needed. We put on a morning tea as a token gesture of thanks!
Thank you very much, from all of us at TPS, we could not do the things we do without your help.
You are appreciated!
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Year 5 & 6 Camp:
Camp Year 5 & 6 students
What a fantastic three days Whānau Kererū had at Camp Carey last week. Students participated in an amazing variety of activities including a Flying Fox, Confidence Course, Swing Shot, Archery and Bush Walking. We had a fantastic group of parent helpers that helped facilitate many activities and also assisted in coordinating meal times.
As part of the free choice activities the students got to do a fantastic Water Slide, a Burma Trail and on the second night, a Camp Fire with marshmallows to roast.
It was so rewarding for all the teachers to see students try activities that pushed them outside of their comfort zone and the subsequent pride they felt in their abilities. Camp is a highlight for students and we see the tremendous benefits for all the students that participate.
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Kapa Haka:
On Friday 1st November, our senior Kererū Kapa Haka group joined other local schools at the inaugural Pupuke Kapa Haka Festival. The event was hosted by Milford Primary School, and the day began with a pōhiri delivered by the host school.
It was a colourful festival with each school dressed in their beautiful kapa haka uniforms. Our group performed their bracket of waiata, chants and haka to the other school children, parents and teachers.
Now the group is practicing to perform at the Onepoto Primary Cultural School festival on Friday 22nd November. Our school is very proud of the Kererū Kapa haka group for their achievements in both the school and community.
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Well done Kou!
If you are a member of Kindle Unlimited, it’s free; otherwise, it’s $1.00
Now he’s already working on the sequel 🙂
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Reporting Absences:
You can now report absences/lates via the HERO APP
Please do not personally email the teacher.
Here is how:
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Yummy Fruit Stickers Promotion:
Thanks for being part of the Yummy sticker promotion this year. We received a huge number of stickers and are excited to let you know your results.
Wonderful effort, thank you to all who contributed!
Takapuna Primary School has $411 to spend on sports gear J
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IMPORTANT – Facebook:
We have launched a Takapuna Primary School Facebook page, so we can share the fabulous things our students, teachers and community are achieving on a more regular basis. The purpose is to share general events, however your main communication from the school will remain as HERO. Please note it is a public forum and will be accessible to a wider community than TPS families. This means extended families and friends from around the world can view our posts. When you enrol your child, you were asked if you give permission for online publications, this includes Facebook. I urge you to get in touch with the office, if you have changed your mind and do not want us to publish your child’s photo online including Facebook.
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Lost Property:
We have a lot of lost property to be collected, including belongings from year 5/6 camp. Please note, all items not collected by 19 November, will be donated to the clothing bin.
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School Swimming:
Please remember your togs and towel on your scheduled swimming days. We do not have an endless supply of gear to borrow, which means your child will miss out on all the fun!
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Sunglasses:
Did you know we have children’s sunglasses for sale?
Available from the office @ $10.00 each.
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Supergenerous
Would you like to claim your charitable donation tax rebates?
Help Takapuna Primary by re-gifting your tax rebate to the school
Takapuna Primary has partnered with SuperGenerous.co.nz to help you share your charitable donation tax rebates with the school.
By signing up at SuperGenerous.co.nz, 33% of your donations made are able to be paid back to the school as a tax rebate. For example, when you pay the school donation, the donation is tax deductible. Using SuperGenerous, this means you can both claim back the tax for your donation paid and support your school. All you need to do is sign up here: https://www.supergenerous.co.nz/
Please note:
- By signing up, SuperGenerous will become your tax agent for charitable donations only and is IRD approved. It will Not replace your existing tax agent for other tax services you may have.
- We are listed as Takapuna School on SuperGenerous (not Takapuna Primary School).
Every dollar helps as often the Ministry does not cover all costs. We would greatly appreciate your support!
https://www.supergenerous.co.nz/
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TPS SPORTS:
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T.P.S Sports Day & Athletics:
We would love it if you could join us on Thursday 28th November when we will hold our whole school sports and athletics day. Students will be allocated to teams and work through a rotation of activities that include both track and field events alongside more relaxed and collaborative sports such as jump jam and egg and spoon races. We will start at 9:30 am and aim to finish the rotations by 1:00 pm. After lunch we will hold year-group running races.
These events are an opportunity for students to come together as a school and celebrate our skills. They will not determine who participates in the cluster athletics day.
Each team will be designated a colour and we are encouraging the students to wear a t-shirt, hat, hair ties or ribbons in their team colour. Your child’s teacher will communicate with you at the end of this week about which colour team your child or children are in.
In the event of rain the event will be cancelled and notice posted on Hero at 8:00 am.
Timings for the day are below, these are approximate:
9:15am School assembles on the court in their colour teams
9:30am First rotation begins
11:00-11:30am Morning tea
11:30am Rotations resume
12:30pm Colour relay race
1:00pm Lunch
2:00pm Tūī & Kererū running races
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A monthly weekend Interschool Competition is happening. The competition is designed for all levels of players from beginners to the best in the country.
Held at Willowpark School on the North Shore for ages 6-18 years
Information and enrollment for the competition:
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TPS Lakers Basketball Team:
I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of the TPS Lakers Basketball team.
Even without regular practice sessions, the kids have continued to perform remarkably well.
Win or lose, every team member has consistently displayed positive sportsmanship and strong game awareness, and they never hesitate to share candy with the opposing team after the game.
The teamwork and kotahitanga among our players are truly admirable. They support one another without reservation, especially encouraging teammates who may be less skilled.
During challenging moments in the game, they make adjustments together, always seeking to uplift each other. It’s heartwarming to witness how, after every game, a teammate will pat another on the back and say things like, “Great catch on that play!” or “You were so fast today!” or “Thanks for blocking that player for me!”
The Lakers’ spirit extended beyond their own team during the recent training sessions with Oscar from Westlake Boys’ School. The kids were engaged and enthusiastic, making the most of each session. Although they’ve only trained with Oscar three times, they surprised him with a heartfelt, signed card at the end of the last session. Both Oscar and his mom were deeply moved by the gesture, as were I and the other parents on our team. As both a parent and the team manager, I couldn’t be prouder of our players. They represent TPS with such integrity and heart, and it’s a privilege to be part of their journey.
Warm regards
Team Manager
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Mitey – Mental Health Education:
Mitey is a New Zealand specific, Years 1-8 approach to embedding mental health education in both teaching and learning. It was developed by the Sir John Kirwan Foundation. Our kura is now in the second year on our Mitey journey.
Children will learn how to recognise and respond to their own mental health and those of others. Cultivating good mental health helps us cope with life’s ups and downs, and to feel comfortable asking for help from others when we need it.
All the teachers at Takapuna Primary are engaging with Professional Development from our expert coaches working for Mitey.
For more information visit the website: https://www.mitey.org.nz/
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Thursday 28 November Whole School Athletics Day
Friday 29 November School Disco (details to follow)
Wednesday 11 December Whole School Beach Day
Thursday 12 December Year 6 Graduation (6:00pm – (details to follow)
Monday 16 December Meet the teacher (10:00am – details to follow)
Wednesday 18 December Last day of Term 4 (3:00pm)
Click here for School Calendar
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Can you help?
The Middlemore Foundation are collecting toys to give to children in need this Christmas.
Kindly donate NEW or USED (*ONLY in near new condition). It would be appreciated if you are able to wrap it, but not essential.
Gifts must NOT contain any food.
If you would like to give a little something, there will be a collection box in the office up until Friday 6th December.
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THE CAT IN THE HAT – LIVE ON STAGE 2025
Yikes, the summer holidays are coming!
What to do with YOUR Thing One and Thing 2?!
Here’s an idea..! Bring the whole family to the Worlds Number 1 ‘The Cat in the Hat’ show for an experience they’ll never forget. The story has been around for over 50 years and kids still love it… just like you did!
Young and old alike will delight in this lively adaptation of a classic book coming to life before your very eyes. Spoiler alert: Things run amuck, and quickly!
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