Newsletter for Term 4: Week 8: Friday 9 December

Kia ora koutou,

Here is your link for the week 8 newsletter; 

https://www.smore.com/ghk3b

In this issue: Check out all you need to know for SOMADD this evening; Kaitiaki Leadership Day out; Year 8's head down to the beach; What's for lunch next week?; Some awesome photos for week 8 from inside the classroom and out around school. 

Kia ora koutou,

Here is your link for the week 6 newsletter; 

https://www.smore.com/0ru2f

In this issue: Mrs Sattler heads out to visit our year 6's at camp; School management in 2023; Keep being SunSmart in term 4; Thank you to our Northpoint whānau; Taniwha in Tōtara; Tough kid challenge is coming up; Kowhai activity week photos and other photos from week 6 around our kura. 

Here is your link for the week 5 newsletter; 

https://www.smore.com/knrub


In this issue: Ex-Principal Mr Smith comes to visit; Save the date for SOMADD; Superstars & Duffy Award winners for week 5; Gardener wanted; Get your Home & School fundraising order in; The Flower Cart comes to Rimu; Amazing creative writing from our year 7's; Check out our photos from around school this week, including the Rimu trip to Pukekura Park and Brooklands Zoo. 

At Puketapu School we believe that our students contribute to their learning, their whanau and their community, they are communicators, they are kind to themselves, others and their environment, they are learners, they have a strong sense of belonging and they look after their own wellbeing.

Are you a kind and courageous kaiako looking to be part of a collaborative team? 

We are seeking an inclusive teacher to be part of our Year 5-6 team, starting Term 1 2023.

Get the full details at our Job Vacancies page

Kia ora koutou,

Here is your link for the week 4 newsletter; 

https://www.smore.com/0b1rk


In this issue: Student Showcase & Te Mako Matawhero Awards; Be Sun Smart; An important message for the Croc lovers; Lots from our Home & School team including a new fundraiser and info on the Bell Block Christmas Parade; Check out what our year 7 & 8s have been up to this week; Mangorei School came to play cricket; Some photos from week 4 and don't forget to save the important dates coming up. 

Kia ora koutou,

Here is your link for the week 3 newsletter; 

https://www.smore.com/gkq9e

In this issue: Tātarakihi Festival photos and stories; GUMBOOT FRIDAY; Tо̄tara take on Govett Brewster, Puke Ariki & the Library; Dates for 2023; Getting creative in Rimu with Ceramic fun; Superstars, sunhats, smiles and much more to see from week 3.

Kia ora koutou,

Week 2 has been and gone already, here is your link to this weeks newsletter:

https://www.smore.com/xa5hw
In this issue: Te Roopu o Puketapu attends the Tātarakihi Festival today; Planning for 2023 is under way; Te Mako Matawhero and Superstar awards to celebrate; SUN HATS, SUN HATS, SUN HATS and some photos from week 2 at our Kura.--

Kia pai tō rā

At Puketapu School we believe that our students contribute to their learning, their whanau and their community, they are communicators, they are kind to themselves, others and their environment, they are learners, they have a strong sense of belonging and they look after their own wellbeing.

Are you a kind and courageous kaiako looking to be part of a collaborative team?  We are seeking three inclusive teachers to be part of our team, starting Term 1 2023.

There is the possibility of leadership units attached dependent on experience, please make your areas of expertise clear. Please also include your preferred year level to teach, the reasons why this is your preferred year level and any other relevant information to make it clear that you are the kaiako for us.

We welcome experienced and beginning teachers to apply. We pride ourselves as a school community on being caring, supportive and a fantastic school to be part of.

We are looking for people who:

  • Show our school values (Kia Kaha - Do your best, Kia Māia - Be Courageous, Kia Manawanui - Have a heart, Kia Ora - Be Well) in their daily lives 
  • Will bring the curriculum alive through the use of play, literacy, te Reo, the Arts, music, sport, digital technologies and more
  • Will collaborate with other teachers to personalise the learning for all akonga
  • Have a passion for taking the learning outside of the classroom
  • Hafe excellent empowerment, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
  • Are team players who contribute to all aspects of life at our Kura
  • Are innovative and willing to try new ways of approaching education.

We are seeking three new teachers for the 2023 year:

  • Scale A Teacher (Junior School) Permanent - ref: 1HAXHP
  • Scale A Teacher (Senior School) x 2 Fixed Term 1 Year, 2 positions - ref: 1HAXHK

If you are interested in either of these vacancies:

  1. Download General Information about our School
  2. Download an Application Form
  3. Email your completed application, CV and an inspiring covering letter outlining your strengths and interests to our Principal, Ngatai Walker, via office@puketapu.school.nz

Applications close at noon on Monday 7  November 2022

Kia ora koutou,

Here is your link for our first newsletter of Term 4; 

https://www.smore.com/whq7k


In this issue: Welcome back to Term 4; Check out our new sandpit & Basketball hoops; This weekend is a long weekend; SUN HATS!!!; Week 1 Superstars to share; The touch season has started; Fun & Learning going on in Week 1 or Term 4 and more.

Kia ora koutou,

Here is your link for our newsletter for Week 10, the last week of term 3:

https://www.smore.com/eg5xv


In this issue: Term 3 is done!; Student Showcase celebrating our learning along with our Te Mako Matawhero award winners; Maakete Puketapu Success; Puketapu Hats available; School Values & Sporting achievements to be celebrated and some great things happening outside of school too. 

Kia pai tō rā

Address
25 Dillon Drive,
Bell Block,
New Plymouth.
4312

Main Reception
Phone 06 755-0973
Online
office@puketapu.school.nz
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