Newsletter 2 April 2026

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Principal’s Message

Shore to Shore:

The sun was out and the energy was high for this year’s Shore to Shore! It was inspiring to see our students and their families participating in such a healthy, fun community event. Whether you ran, walked, or cheered from the sidelines, thank you for making it a memorable morning.

We also want to extend a huge vote of thanks to the parents of our School Community Group. Your hard work setting up the event and providing a snack afterwards was the “cherry on top” of a great day. We couldn’t do it without you!

TPS School Show:

Get ready to be amazed! We are thrilled to officially announce our TPS Production 2026: The Tomorrow Tablet.

Following our theme of Kaitiakitanga, our students will take you on a journey from Takapuna to the world, exploring our connection to the environment and each other through rhythm, song, and dance. It’s going to be a spectacular showcase of talent!

When: Wednesday 1 July 2026

Where: Bruce Mason Centre, evening show – time (tbc)

Mark your calendars now—you won’t want to miss the rhythm catching on!

Thank you:

As we head into the school holidays, we want to say a massive thank you to all our families for a fantastic start to the year. We wish you all a safe, relaxing, and happy holiday break.

Whether you are heading away or enjoying a “stay-cation,” we hope you find plenty of time to recharge and enjoy some family fun.

We look forward to seeing everyone back, refreshed and ready for Term 2, on Monday 20 April.

School Policies:

Each term, the whole school community is invited to review and comment on specific policies and procedures. This feedback is captured using the review button on topics that are under review. The review topics for each term are listed on the Current Review and Review Instructions page.

General Feedback:

At any time, members of the school community can send general feedback on a topic to the school by clicking the green feedback button on the top right of the page.

Schooldocs:

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School Donations: Bridging the Gap

Government funding only covers the basics. Your voluntary donation is essential to bridge the gap between a bare-minimum budget and the functional learning environment our students deserve.

Your contribution directly funds:

• Staffing & Support: Teaching Assistants to manage diverse classroom needs
• School Property: Maintenance of the swimming pool, playgrounds, and essential sunshades (not funded by the Ministry at all).
• Enrichment: Access to kapa haka, music, sports & specialist teachers.

2026 Suggested Donation: You can access this on Hero now.

• $260 per child | $420 per family

[NEW] Learning Support & Inclusion Fund:

For families who have asked how they can help more, or who are in a position to do so. This year, we have introduced a dedicated “Learning Support” budget line. This fund is used exclusively to increase Teacher Aide hours and specialised resources.

By contributing to this additional support, you help create a better balance within the classroom. While no single fund can solve every challenge, these extra “sets of hands” are designed to reduce pressure on our teachers. Our goal is to ensure that every student has a better opportunity to receive the care and attention they need to grow.

If you are in a position to help – either personally, through your business, or have family/friends that want to donate please let us know your pledge via the links below. You can choose to be acknowledged in our newsletter or remain completely anonymous.

For a parent of a TPS student (Click here)

For a business or extended family/friend donation (Click here)

 

Key dates for Term 1:

Thursday 2 April – Teacher Only Day (No School)

Friday 3 April – Easter Friday (No School) & end of term 1

Please feel free to contact your child’s teachers or any of the leadership team if you have any further questions.

Regards, Devika and the TPS team. 

TPS Sports

Link to school website here:  click here

Term 2 Sports Calendar

 

TPS Run Club– registrations open for Term 2, please register here

North Harbour Basketball competition– Semester 1 continues for the following teams; Takapuna Alley Oops, Takapuna Wizards, Takapuna Tigers, Takapuna Slam Dunks and Takapuna Stars. Some of the teams still need players so if your child is keen register  here.

North Harbour Primary School Netball– begins Monday 4th May for Takapuna Sunflowers and Wednesday 6th May for Super Shooters and Takapuna Tulips, enjoy your season. The year 4 and year 5 team still need players so if your child is keen register here

TPS Cricket team– well done to our Cricket Team who placed THIRD at the Takapuna Super 8’s Tournament on Tuesday.

The team of 8 had a super day and looked exhausted after all their games, having no subs to give them some rest.

The students all showed wonderful team work alongside their great cricketing skills. You represented TPS in a wonderful manner.

Thank you to Lauren for coaching and managing the team for the day. We are very grateful!

TPS TRYathlon– thank you to all the tamariki who registered for our first TPS TRYathlon and all the volunteers. We will keep you posted with a new date later on in the year.

Pupuke Swimming Clusters-TPS hosted the Swimming Clusters last Friday 20th March and the weather was amazing. Thank you to all the whanau support and volunteers and to the swimmers who gave it their all and enjoyed the experience.
Thank you  Cindy, Iris, David, Leo, Arjun, Oliver, Clara, Emerson, Emmeline, Ivanka, Stella, Daibao, Finn and Allen, you represented TPS well.

Congratulations to Stella, Finn, Ivanka and Cindy for making the finals. A BIG well done to Stella Year 4 for 2nd place in Breaststroke, Ivanka 4th Backstroke and Cindy  Year 6 for placing 4th Freestyle, 3rd Breaststroke and 2nd in Backstroke. We are all proud of your efforts today.

Semester 1 Basketball Feedback

Takapuna Slam Dunks– The first match was very close and our opponents were strong but with outstanding defence and victory was achieved.

Takapuna Tigers – Tigers are coming together as a team. The players have clearly stayed committed over the holidays, showing great determination, growing confidence, and fantastic support for one another—really proud of their effort and can’t wait to see how they continue to develop this season!

Takapuna Stars– What an amazing team this season. The players are all working together and executing some amazing gameplay.  One win and one draw, well done Stars.

Takapuna Wizards– A great win 13-6 this week

Takapuna Alley Oops– A huge score posted from the Alley Oops, well done team!

TPS Slam Dunks

                                                                                           TPS Stars

TPS Tigers – what a shot!

Rippa Rugby Tournament– North Harbour Rugby are hosting their Annual Primary School Rippa Rugby festival for 2026 and this is a two day tournament on Thursday 21st May and Thursday 27th August. The aim is to encourage children to get active and give rippa rugby a go! If your child is in Year 3-6 and keen to have a go, you can register here . Registrations close on Wednesday 25th April.

Girls got Game basketball
We are offering lunchtime sessions for our wahine in Term 2. Is your daughter keen to learn the skills of basketball and build a passion for the sport. The cost is $5 per session for 4-5  sessions. A date will be confirmed once we get an idea of numbers . Please register here.

Shore to Shore Run/Walk– big thank you to all the whanau of TPS for turning out to on Sunday 29th, the weather was fabulous and it was a bonus to get to the finish line for sausages at the TPS tent. Huge thank you to Claudia and Hannah and the SCG team for setting up the tent and organising the BBQ.

Yummy Sticker charts here. Or ask at the office for a hard copy and please keep collecting as many yummy stickers as you can and raise money for TPS sports gear.

 

Community Notices

Anyone keen to make up a TPS Rugby Team to send to the Babaa’s Fun Day on Sunday 17th May. If you are please email sports@tps.school.nz.

Rugby Skills Holiday Camp– local Westlake old boys Jacob and Arlo are running a Rugby Skills Holiday Camp this April holidays that is designed specifically for primary school players who want to build confidence and develop their rugby skills in a fun, positive environment. The camp sessions will run on;

Wednesday 15th April — 9:00am–12:00pm
Thursday 16th April — 1:00pm–4:00pm
Click on the link below to register and support our local innovative rugby players.

Primary School Registration:

https://forms.gle/5PbNbGcG76qaMUt69

 

Sports gallery

TPS Run on Wednesday 17th March 

TPS Run on Wednesday 25th March

Shore to Shore Run on 29th March

 

 

ANZAC DAY 2026

Are you a Facebook and Social Media Expert?

Takapuna Primary School Alumni Network needs your help!

TPS recently launched an alumni group on Facebook. We’re just in the beginning stages and we need someone who can assist with the growth of the group by attracting members. The objectives of the TPS Alumni Network are:

• Build a database of TPS alumni
• Develop connections with TPS’s current staff and students
• Enhance current students’ understanding of TPS’s history
• Offer fundraising opportunities for alumni to invest so TPS can continue its high-quality educational standards
• Promote TPS’s brand in the community
• Host alumni events
• Begin the path towards TPS’s 150th reunion in 2029
• Create an online archive of TPS class photos, memorabilia etc.

Please join the Facebook group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/666338743056767

If you would like to assist by helping us develop the Facebook group, please contact us at alumni@tps.school.nz

The time commitment is approx 1-2 hours per month.

Thank you.
TPS Board of Trustees

 

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 2026 is $260 per student, or $420 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 $260 donation you receive $86 back in your wallet. Your actual donation cost is just $174.

To make your donation payments please go to the ‘Hero’ app and click on ‘Student Billing’. 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 

For Takapuna School Board information and meeting dates:

https://www.tps.school.nz/bot/

Thanks so much for helping to support our growing and vibrant community.

Kindest regards

Takapuna Primary School Board 

To download Donation Receipts  click here

IMPORTANT

Please make sure that if your child is LATE arriving to school, OR RETURNING to school after an appointment offsite, they MUST sign in at the office BEFORE going to their classroom.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Monday 20 April – Start of Term 2

                                Mihi Whakatau (welcome new families) 9:00am Flagpole

Monday 23 April – Maths Parent Evening (hall) 6:00pm-7:00pm

Click here for School Calendar

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Book now for the Pocket Rockets Dance Holiday program!

 

13 – 17 April 2026

Belmont Intermediate School Dance studio

8.30am – 3.30pm

Learn different styles- Hiphop, Contemporary, Drama, West African!

Select which days suit you or book in for the whole time and put together a show to be performed Friday afternoon!

Spend time with your fave Pocket Rockets Humans, Enjoy Games! Arts and crafts! Hone your performance skills,  Have fun! Be creative! Give Parents a break!

One Day $80.00

Book for 2 or more days $65.00 a day

Book for 2 or more siblings $65.00 per person

Join us for the whole time Mon – Fri (and put on a show!) $300.00 (just $60.00 a day)

Places limited, get in quick!

Book & Pay by credit card 

We can’t wait to see you!

Book here:

https://app.classmanager.com/portal/pocket-rockets/login

Contact Jane@pocketrockets.co.nz