PUKETE PRIMARY SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER
SPCA Cup Cake Day
On Monday 15 August the Kakapo Team
(Rooms 8, 9 and 10) sold cupcakes to raise
money for the SPCA. A grand total of $160
was raised. Many thanks to all the parents and
caregivers who helped support this great
project.
19 August 2016
Dear Parents/Caregivers
Mathathon – Please Support Our Children
Please support our Mathathon and win, win – the children learn
maths facts and raise money for our school. Testing is Monday or
Tuesday, with each child bringing home a certificate indicating their
achievement. Parents please help your children collect their
sponsorship money and return to school. The child in each year
group that collects the most money by 5 September will win a
Samsung tablet.
Coming Up Next Week
Monday 22 August
 Mathathon Testing
Tuesday 23 August
 Mathathon Testing
 Rooms 20/21 to Space Centre (Please return permission
forms and payment)
Wednesday 24 August
 Rooms 2/19 to Space Centre (Please return permission
forms and payment)
 “Best Start” 9.00 a.m. or 5.30 p.m. – Information meeting
for the parents of children starting school in the next 6
months. (Please ring the office to confirm attendance –
8494352)
 Speech Finals – 9.10 Te Manawa. (Parents of finalists
will be contacted).
 Friday 26 August – Daffodil Day – Children will be
“chalk painting” on concrete. Please note the mufti day
will be held on the last Friday of term, not this Friday.
Senior School 3 W Conferences (Rooms 3,4,5,6,7,8 and 10)
Wednesday 31 August and Thursday 1 September
Please make a point of coming along to hear how your child’s
learning is progressing. “3 Way Conferences” aim to involve
parent, child and teacher, in the learning process. Please book a
conference by going to schoolinterviews.co.nz and use the code
47f89 to make a booking or ring Joy, our Office Manager, on
8494352 and she will book a conference for you.
Wanted – Good Second hand Uniform Items
If you have any uniform items in good condition that you no longer
require, please bring them along to the uniform shop and we will
give you $5.00 for each item that we purchase. The uniform shop
is open Monday-Friday from 8.30 – 9.10 and on Wednesday
afternoons from 3.00 – 3.30 p.m.
Virtues Awards
Great to see our children using their virtues at school, please
remind them to use them at home as well. This week we
congratulate the following student for their achievements.
Room 1 – Olivia – Responsibility
Being a responsible girl who always makes good choices in the
classroom. Thank you for remembering to tidy up, even when you
haven’t been asked. You are a Room 1 superstar!
Room 2 – Jacob – Peacefulness
Being a quiet and considerate boy in Room 2. We are lucky to
have you at Pukete School!
Room 3 – Aashontee – Creativity
Showing how creative and clever you are when using google
slides. Your presentation of your Inquiry of the Olympics was
fantastic. The colours, layout, design and content was exceptional.
Well done.
Room 4 – Bella – Perseverance
Trying your hardest and not giving up during our speech writing
lessons. You persevered through our speech planning, which has
resulted in a persuasive and informative speech. Ka pai!
Room 5 – Larsen – Peacefulness
Always using a calm and quiet voice in class. You make it easier
for yourself and others to learn when you are so peaceful.
Room 6 – Kruize – Purposefulness
Giving every school and learning opportunity your very best.
Whether it be speech writing and presentation, cross country
training, group of individual work, you are a great role model to
others. Well done.
Room 7 – Charlotte – Purposefulness
Completing your home learning project on ‘Brains’ and performing
a well-researched speech with purposefulness. Well done for
being committed to your work and achieving results in your
learning. Keep up the hard work!
Room 8 – Jakai – Enthusiasm
Displaying a greater interest and effort in your school work. The
class also enjoys listening to your information sharing about
animals. Keep up the great work!
Room 9 – Timiya – Perseverance
Always trying your best and not giving up when you found things
difficult. You are a great role model in Room 9! Ka tauke!
Room 10 – Caitlyn – Responsibility
Being a hardworking and responsible Pukete Learner. You can be
relied upon in the classroom to get on with your work and be a
great friend to others around you. Well done on a fabulous week
of learning and friendship in Room 10.
Room 11 – Savannah – Responsibility
Always knowing what to do and when. You are an organised and
helpful member of Room 11 and we love having you learn with us.
Room 12 – Ashima – Respect
Always sitting up so beautifully on the mat. You are so good at
showing you are ready to learn. We love having you.
Room 13 – Mikaia – Determination
Trying your best in everything you do. You are determined to
achieve your goals. You should be very proud of your progress in
reading, writing and maths. Welll done!
SPORTS RESULTS
Hockey
This week, the Pukete Squirrels
played the Te Totara Cheetahs
going down 1-6. The score
however, did not reflect the high
paced
intensity
of
the
game. There was some great
team work and our defence was
outstanding - the score could have been a whole lot worse! Mea
scored our only goal and shut down several opposition goal
attempts. Kelsey had a beautiful game, she really got stuck in
there, attacked, defended and never gave up. Our awesome
player of the day was Samuel who played an absolute
blinder! Every aspect of your game was amazing. Well done
Squirrels, you really put your heart and soul into this game!
Room 14 – Layla – Responsibility
Being a respectful and responsible class member. You always try
your best in all class work. You are also making great progress in
writing. Well done!
Room 15 – Iharaia – Joyfulness
Bringing a fantastic attitude into class every day. You often have a
nice story to share with the teacher and a cheerful smile for the
whole class in the morning. You are quick to bounce back from
any setbacks and give your best effort to your work. It’s great to
have someone so joyful and positive in our room.
Room 16 – Ruby – Creativity
Using powerful vocabulary and imaginative ideas in your writing.
Well done Ruby this makes your writing exciting to read. Keep it
up – you are a star.
Room 17 – Unity
For consistently using Pukete School virtues, taking up challenges
and doing our best by working together and supporting each other.
You make Room 17 an amazing place to be.
Room 18 – Seth – Responsibility
Making great choices all week to listen to the teacher and focus on
his learning. Well done for being a responsible member of our
class. Keep up the fantastic work!
Room 20 – Rylee – Responsibility
Trying extra hard to get your work done in time. Your effort has
really paid off and it shows in everything you do. Thanks for being
such an amazing student in Room 20!
Room 21 – Allen – Courtesy
Always using nice manners in the classroom with adults and other
children. Ka pai!
COMMUNITY NEWS:
Marlinz Softball Club - Looking for Tee-ball and Softball players
aged 5-11 (Year 1-6). Muster being held Sunday 28th August,
10:30am at Resthills Park, John Webb Drive, Glenview - Come
along and have a go. Any questions please contact junior
convener Hayley Robinson on hayleyrobinson@vodafone or 021
1527726
Pukete Seals played Knighton Storm last Saturday and won 91. Our goals were scored by Gurkirat (1) Macey (1) George (1)
Flynn (1) Hannah (4) and the other team scored an own goal off
their players foot. Everyone in our team played exceptionally well
and it was an exciting game to watch. Lots of players stood out
with the different things they did during the game, however none of
the parents could decide who should get player of the day. In the
end Coach decided the whole team deserved player of the
day. Well done team you all thoroughly deserved it. Also a big
thank you to Hannah’s sister Kaitlyn who referees our game every
week and to our wonderful supporters who always cheer us on!
Pukete Smurfs played Te Totara Shooters. Goals were scored by
Ryan (2) Breanna (1). The goals were a team effort and it’s great
to see some thought going into the game. There was super
defence from the backs, Mason, McKenna and Lily worked hard to
keep the other team from scoring. The Mids and strikers took a lot
more control of the game by forcing the ball out to the waiting
wings, then racing to the top of the circle to receive the ball again.
Player of the day went to Emma for her great positioning and
keeping her chin up and playing a great game despite having an
unsettled week with some sad news. Your Gran would have been
very proud! Smurf of the Day was the Parents choice this week
and it was given to McKenna. McKenna has some great ball skills,
she just needs to back herself with the belief she has the ability to
win the ball every time and fight for it!
Only 4 more games to go!!