COMMUNICATOR
Thursday, 28 July 2016
Papatoetoe North School
http://www.papatoetoenorth.school.nz/
Greetings, Kia Ora, Malo Lelei, Kia Orana, Faka Lofa Lahi Atu, Talofa Lava, Lava, Hola, Manh, Gioi, Suor Sdei, Namaste, Groete
From the Principal’s Desk
Greetings
Welcome back to school for term three. This term teachers will make a concerted effort to help as many children
as possible achieve their age appropriate levels before the busy term four and the end of the year. We put a special effort into year six children's learning, to prepare them as well as possible for their intermediate schools. We
trust you will support this endeavour by ensuring children’s attendance is excellent.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Recently, Papatoetoe North Primary School engaged an independent company, Harrison Tew, who specialise in
emergency management planning for schools. The procedures we have implemented with their guidance allow us
to respond safely, and quickly, to a range of circumstances.
The company's Directors are both ex-police with over 30 years combined experience, and the procedures are in
line with that of emergency services response, civil defence, and emergency management.
As a component of the implementation of the emergency procedures into our school, specialised training has been
conducted with senior management and our staff. Today, the students received training which was directed at the
respective age groups, from Harrison Tew.
The training has been successfully implemented in many schools throughout New Zealand.
This Friday, the 29th of July, the school will be conducting a lock down exercise under the guidance and
support of either Julia or Wade, the Directors of Harrison Tew.
The exercise will be as real-life as possible, which will mean that parents/families will receive notification by way of
a text message. The information passed will emphasise that this is an exercise/practice and will explain that all
updated information will then be posted on the school website.
Prior to this occurring, can I please remind all parents and caregivers to ensure your contact details
(mobile phone numbers and email addresses) are current, as this will be our communication with you,
should an emergency occur at the school.
In a genuine incident, should you hear of a lock down or evacuation at the school, do not attend the
school nor phone the school, as we will not be in a position to respond. Your presence at, or contact with
the school may make it more difficult for us to manage the situation, and could potentially place your children, and in fact yourselves, at risk.
Peter Conroy
Principal
DATES TO REMEMBER
2016
Term Dates 2016
Term Three
25 July—25 September
Tuesday 16 August
Class Photos
Thursday 23 August
Interschool Rippa Rugby
Tuesday 30 August
Board of Trustees Meeting 5.30 in staffroom
Wednesday 31 August
Whanau Hui 5.30p.m.
Wed 31 August/Thur 1 Sept
Papatoetoe Schools’ art show at North
Tue 6 Sept/Wed 7 Sept
Papatoetoe North’s art show
Friday 9 September
Papatoetoe Kapahaka Festival at North
Tuesday 20 September
Board of Trustees Meeting 5.30 in staffroom
Thursday 22 September
Interschool Gymnastics
Friday 25 September
Last day Term 3. School closes 3 p.m.
BREAKFAST CLUB:
Our breakfast club opens in the morning at 7.45 a.m. We ask that you do not send your children to
school before that time, as it is very cold for them to be sitting outside waiting, and there is no one to supervise them.
Fruit for Schools has started at Papatoetoe North School. Every child is given a piece of fruit to eat
each day. This is a very successful venture and will benefit the children as the cold weather starts.
ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE UPDATES
It is very important for the safety of your children, that we have updated address and telephone numbers. If you
have moved during the holidays, or have new contact numbers, please remember to let us know in the school office, so that we can update your children’s records. The more contact numbers we have for your child, the better.
PRINCIPALS AWARDS
Name
Room Award
Symphony Letoa
1
being well prepared and eager to learn
Isaac Orji
2
excellent contributions to class discussions
Ezekiel Coombs
2
excellent creative thinking during inquiry
Eloradun Ah Ching
3
applying new strategies to solve complex problems
Ben Graham
3
sustained effort
Alexa-Lee Booth
4
excellent commitment to learning
Kaia Jones
5
focus and effort in writing
Patrick Tonga
6
excellent attitude towards learning
Jaezahra Rewha
6
excellent progress
Angela Siua
7
a positive attitude and commitment to learning
Toafa Laurenson
7
excellence in learning
Shazana Hassan
7
excellent progress in mathematics
Harlem Paora Paul
7
excellent progress in reading
Rima Metuangaro
8
a positive attitude to learning
Nickolas Rennie-Mokotupu
8
excellence in writing
George Mapuilesua
9
excellence in all learning
9
excellent progress in reading
Eshlee Nand
Ezekeil Trainor
11
commitment in all areas
Karthik Kishor
11
excellent progress in reading
Portia Mealamu
12
always trying her best
Ioane Ioramo
12
great progress in maths
Angelina Mulipola
13
effort in reading
Senaya Rakshan
13
effort in reading
Nevaeh-Arielle Fakautoki
13
worKIng hard in all curriculum areas
Faaizah Nisha
15
excellent progress in writing
Aga Tanuvasa
17
clever thinking in inquiry
Jackson Terepo
19
focus and commitment in learning
Kaitlyn Margraff
20
excellent progress in reading
Kaydence Clark
22
commitment to learning
Sebastian Lapuaho
22
great leadership skills
Muhebah Nisha-Naseem
22
progress in reading
Ofa Aulika
22
wonderful progress in reading and writing
Ryder Bracken
23
good problem solving in maths
Jovana Tamarua
26
commitment to learning
Zeeshaan Ali
27
an outstanding effort to learn
Alice Soatini
27
outstanding effort in writing
Joshua Havili
28
commitment to learning
Ayelen Ioramo
28
fantastic effort in maths
Michael Tuiatua Lokeni
30
commitment in home learning
Beau Simi-Auimatagi
30
writing interesting spories
Noelani Esekielu
31
making good choices
Nasau Ash Faulalo
32
excellent progress in reading and writing
Wesley Ramsay
32
writing terrific stories
Harlee-Jo Ioane
33
commitment in reading and writing
Evol Sanileva
33
great effort in all learning areas
Season Matangi
33
progress in reading and writing