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Principal’s Message:
What a fantastic turnout we had at our open session on Tuesday morning! The place was buzzing with energy, and it was truly wonderful to see so many families able to attend. The children were clearly thrilled to share their learning with you all!
 IMPORTANT DETAILS : TEMPORARY CHANGES TO CAR PARKING
Exciting changes are underway at our school! You’ll notice the scheduled removal of the empty building next to the sandpit has begun, and will continue for approximately three weeks.
This first stage involves removing the building and some minor ground works. Following this, we will resurface the area to create an additional play space for our students!
Throughout the work, temporary fencing will surround the building and parts of the playground to ensure safety. We kindly ask for your support in encouraging students to avoid this area.
Please also note that the Killarney Street parking situation will be affected. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this important work to enhance our school environment.
Celebrate Matariki!
When: Tuesday 17th June
Time: 2:40 PM – 4:30 PM
What’s Happening:
- 2:45 PM: Kapa Haka groups perform (outside the hall, or inside the hall if wet)
- 3:00 PM: Shared kai (potluck meal) outside Rooms 1-4
- Please bring a plate of food to share! (You can drop off your plate at the office in the morning.)
- 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM: Classroom Activities
- Enjoy hands-on Matariki activities suitable for everyone!
Important notes for Whānau: All children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event.
Wet Day Games: donations needed
We’re on the hunt for some wet weather lunchtime activities to keep our tamariki engaged and entertained indoors!
If you’re able to help, we’d greatly appreciate donations of the following items:
- Board Games: Think classics like Guess Who, Go Fish, Hedbanz, Snakes and Ladders, Chess, and Playing Cards.
- Specialty Stationery: Colouring pens and felts to spark creativity.
- Craft Supplies: Paper, stencils, and construction materials like car or train tracks for imaginative play.
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*Please drop off any donations at the office.
Thank you for your support in making our indoor lunchtimes just as fun as our outdoor ones!
Spotlight learners: Well done Clara from Tui B!
Clara has been learning how to use describing words in her writing to make it more fun and exciting for her readers. Also, she has been learning to think, write, and check her writing as she tries to make her stories even better!
School and Community News:
A splash-tastic thank you from the Under the Sea Disco!
A huge thank you to our incredible school community for making the “Under the Sea” Disco an absolutely fin-tastic success! Your support, enthusiasm, and dazzling costumes helped us create a truly memorable evening for our students. Thanks to your generosity. We raised over $3,000 for this event!
Our prize table was emptied and the candy table sold out so any donations for the next Disco would be greatly appreciated. Please email scg@tps.school.nz. We are so grateful for your continued dedication to our school. Events like these wouldn’t be possible without you!
A huge thank you to Bakers Delight, The Warehouse, Pak n Save, HD Building Services Ltd www.hdbuild.co.nz, Beauty Clique and parents for supplying products for the Disco.
  
Jump Rope for Heart:
We invite our families to bring along your skipping ropes and join us for our JUMP OFF! This is scheduled for the final Thursday of this term, 26 June at 9:15am.
Upcoming Events and Important Dates:
Term 2 Board Meeting: Monday 16 June at 6:00pm – please email takapunaboard@tps.school.nz for further information
Public Holidays: Matariki – Friday 20 June (NO school)
Regards, Devika & the TPS Team
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SCHOOL DONATIONS – an investment in our students
Our mission at Takapuna Primary School is to deliver a great quality learning environment that supports a quality education. To support this, we are seeking your help.
Your school donations make a very real difference to us as a state-funded public school. Our basic costs are met by the Ministry of Education, but it’s the money we receive from our school community that really allows us to provide opportunities, equipment and teaching beyond what is funded by the government. As an example, we would like to undertake further enhancements including sun shades, and also to enable wet weather use. This funding is therefore so important in providing a high-quality learning environment (both in and out of the classroom).
The school donation for 2025 is $250 per student, or $400 for families with two or more students. We can arrange weekly, fortnightly, or monthly instalments via internet banking if this helps spread the cost. Importantly, donations are tax deductible so approximately one third of every donation can be claimed back as a tax credit. That means for a $250 donation you receive $83 back in your wallet. Your actual donation cost is $167.
To make your donation payments please go to the ‘Hero’ app and click on the ‘Finance’ tab. Alternatively, any payments can also be made directly into the school bank account 12 3026 0792484 00 – if doing so, please ensure you include your child’s name and ‘donation’ as reference on the payment.
We do understand these are uncertain times and managing financial priorities can be difficult for some families.
Any queries regarding payments can be directed to our accounts team: accounts@tps.school.nz
If you would like to know more about how the School Board operates and/or would be interested in understanding how else you can help, please contact: takapunaboard@tps.school.nz
Thanks so much for helping to support our growing and vibrant community.
Kindest regards
Takapuna Primary School Board
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History of Takapuna Primary School
(since 1879)
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The small building on the field used to be where the ‘school dental nurse’ worked. This photo was taken in the 1970’s. The dental nurse was at school everyday. She called up students one at a time to check that they were looking after their teeth and brushing them twice a day!
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This is a photo of the school lunchroom, taken in the 1970’s. Back then lunches were not delivered to school, Mum’s kindly offered to come to school and make sandwiches, warm up pies and sausage rolls and cut up cakes.
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TPS SPORTS
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Jumping June Update (week 7)
 
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TPS we still have two weeks left to register for Jumping June to raise our total for the Heart Foundation.
Please click here to register online. Remember any $$$ you raise, your child will get the opportunity to choose their own prize from the poster above.
TPS in Action
TPS Run Club
We ran today after a couple weeks off and we had the best weather. Thanks to Kimberly who runs with the ‘fast squad’ and to Cathy, Beata, David, Heather, Amy and Isabella who support our running squad each week to keep them safe on the track and give lots of encouragement. If you would like to join TPS Run Club please email sports@tps.school.nz
Rippa Rugby Tournament highlights
  
TPS Basketball
T.P.S Tigers
 A hard fought game against top of the table leaders, Belmont. Amazing defence and team work!
TPS Slam Dunkers
Well done team, you have improved on your defence and shooting skills. Thank you Coach Tom for all your efforts in guiding and supporting the team!
TPS Alley Oops
Big game tonight for the team and the winner will be in the top four of the grade. Good Luck! Thank you to Lauren for coaching this team!
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3×3 Basketball Tournament
TPS Boys team – The team came back with huge smiles on their faces and 5 out of 7 wins, so well done team and big thanks to Lauren for managing/driving the team, and Amanda and Devika.
TPS Girls team – Great to see the team strong on defence and working on their rebounding and shooting. Thank you to Simon for managing the team for the day and Maurice for his support.
TPS Netball updates from Coaches/Managers
Takapuna Tornadoes – Have welcomed two new players to the team and netball. It has been fantastic to see their progress and the team improve week on week collectively.
Takapuna Tulips – Have been training hard and steadily improving every week. Through teamwork and perseverance even through the rain. They won their latest game 6–2. Go Tulips!!!
TPS Sports Events and Notices
Jumping June schoolwide ‘Jump Off’– Week 9 Thursday 26th June 9:15am-10:15am- all whanau are welcome with your skipping ropes to join in the fun. There is still time to donate and help the Heart Foundation to raise funds for heart health research and initiatives. Click here to register online, remember any $$$ you raise, your child will get the opportunity to choose their own prize from the poster above.
TPS Cross Country – Term 3, Week 4, Friday 8th August – more details to come in the next few weeks. Volunteers needed as course marshalls for each whanau group Kiwi, Tui and Kereru. If you can support on the day please email sports@tps.school.nz
TPS Run Club – If you would like to maintain your fitness for your winter sports or begin training for Cross Country in Term 3, then join the TPS Run Club. Collect a registration form from the Kererū office or send an email sports@tps.school.nz for an e-copy.
Yummy Stickers Needed!
Remember, as soon as your sticker chart is full, return it to the school office and collect another one. The more TPS collects, the more sports gear we get! So get going and start collecting your Yummy cut-out labels and stickers now!
Term 3 and 4 Registrations
If your child is keen to continue playing basketball or splash polo for Term 3 & 4, the registrations will be open at the end of week 7. Please register online by completing the forms posted on Hero.
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MATHS CORNER
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Have you got your Maths eyes on? Shopping together is a great way to help your child use and develop maths eyes.
Here are some example questions you could discuss when shopping with your child:
How many different shapes can you see as you walk through the supermarket?
What is the cheapest/dearest brand?
How many types of green vegetables/other can you see?
How many different shaped packaging can the same type of product come in?
How long do you think shopping will take? (everyone guesses)
How much do you think the shopping will cost? (everyone guesses/estimates)
How much money have we saved?
What was the biggest/smallest discount we got?
Which item is the best value for money?
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Friday 20 June Matariki (NO school)
Thursday 26 June Pizza, wheels & non uniform day
Friday 27 June End of Term 2
Monday 14 July Start of Term 3
Click here for School Calendar
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Book now for the holidays!
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