Thank you to The Lab for their donation of basketballs
We loved having Ben Carlile-Smith and Aled Jones come to our school for a lunchtime skills session on Friday
If you hadn't already heard the Puketapu Fluro Fun Run fundraiser launched today and we have officially started our journey to raise funds for a counsellor
This service would be incredible for our students and something we desperately want to have available to them at our school
If you are in a position to donate as a business or member of the wider community, please click on our link below
We are grateful for any donations to help us reach our goal
Our Fluro Fun Run will be held on Thursday 14 March (during school time) more info to come.
https://puketapuflurofunrun.raiseit.co.nz/donate
Whฤnau check Hero if you would like to sign your child up.
Join our SUPERSTAR team
Are you a dynamic, fun-loving individual with a passion for making a positive impact on young minds? We're on the lookout for a part-time Office Superstar to join our vibrant school community!
Position: Office Superstar
Personality: Fun-loving, adaptable, and ready to handle anything with a smile!
Requirements: Ability to thrive under pressure, embrace change, and possess a natural love for children.
Join us in creating an exciting and supportive environment where every day is an opportunity to make a difference!
If you think this sounds like you and you would like to bring your sparkle to our school please email office@puketapu.school.nz for a full job description!
Some of our Mako Values, Duffy Book and Students of the Day so far this year.
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Meet Rocky
We've got some paws-itively awesome news to share with you!
Meet Rocky, Mrs Pascoe's dog.
Rocky is a handsome 2-year-old Huntaway cross, and he's not just your average pup โ he's trained to therapy level standards!
Rocky will be making a special appearance once a week at school, to spread joy, comfort, and wagging tails!
Puketau whฤnau, if you see Rocky trotting around the school grounds, don't hesitate to stop by and say hi!
Rocky is trained to therapy level, which means he's an expert in providing love and support to everyone he meets. He's especially fond of cuddles, so feel free to give him a gentle pat or share a warm embrace.
Let's welcome Rocky, our furry friend, and make his weekly visits a highlight for everyone. Get ready for some tail-wagging, heartwarming moments!ย
We trust our Puketapu whฤnau had a wonderful Waitangi Day.
Whether you spent time with your whฤnau at home, explored the beauty of our land, or engaged in cultural activities, we hope your day was filled with aroha and connection.
Week 1 done
Kia ora
Welcome to 2024 at our kura.
Iโm really looking forward to working with you and your precious tamariki this year.
Your child/ren are the most important people in our school and I canโt wait to get to know them and you, as we work together to help them thrive!
Reminder- book your โHead Start Huiโ to meet your childโs teacher on Wednesday 31 January and we look forward to seeing all our tamariki together back at school on Thursday 1 February.
Ngฤ mihi,
Katherine Pascoe
Principal
Puketapu School
Welcome Back to 2024!
OFFICE HOURS:
The school office will be open the below days between 10am-2pm:
Thursday 25 Jan
Friday 26 Jan
Monday 29 Jan
Closed Tuesday 30 Jan
Normal office hours resuming Wednesday 31 January: 8.30am-3.30pm
Check out this mural designed by one of our Year 8โs Iona Den-McKay and painted by Iona and her friends Gretta Keith, Lydia Walthew, Adelle Robinson and Kylah Neilson.
In Ionaโs words the mural represents:
The Poutama represents the pursuit of knowledge, progression and growth.
The school logos are circled by the Matawhero-shark which protects our school and the land.
The sharks are red because they represent the chief's (in the school narrative) red dreadlocks. The blue represents the sea surrounding Puketapu and Bell Block.
The colours on the poutama and logo are the school colours.