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Kia ora whānau,
I would like to draw your attention to the information below requesting your attendance for our Parent Information Evening: Mathematics in early Term 3. Please lock into your calendars Tuesday 28 July, at 6:00pm at Takapuna Primary School. We are incredibly fortunate to have arranged Mathematics expert Marie Hurst hosting a special session for our parents! This will be a highly valuable evening filled with practical insights into your child’s learning. Please see information below.
Regards, Devika and the TPS team
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Bruce Mason Centre on Wednesday 1 July
TICKETS are on SALE NOW!!
Tickets are $19.50 per seat. Preschoolers sitting on an adult’s knee do not need a ticket.
Please purchase through the Ticketmaster website.
https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/
Organisation on the day: Wednesday 1 July – We need more Parent Helpers!
On the day of the show we will walk to the Bruce Mason Centre and spend the day there rehearsing and then performing in the matinee. We will need parent helpers to support us as we walk there and back (you do not stay for the day).
Evening Performance:
In the evening please drop your child off at the Bruce Mason Centre at 5:30pm. We will be there to greet you and will ensure your child gets to their teacher. They may also like to bring a named drink bottle. Please make sure the children eat an early dinner before the show as they will not be eating during the wait time or performance.
At the end of the evening performance the children will be brought out to the main foyer. Teachers will need to sight a parent or caregiver for every student, please be patient as this could take some time. We anticipate a finish time of approximately 8:30pm.
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Amazing report writing work in Kererū A, Year 4 & 6 students. Writing was accompanied by stunning artwork! Featured above is Rebecca and her artwork.
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This is Sonam, from Tūi A working really hard on her writing! She is making excellent progress from when she first arrived at TPS.
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This is Ellery, she is holding up the collaborative piece that 5A completed together by doing some stitching!
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Year 5 and 6 students, sharing their learning about fractions and decimals through games! Such an important way to learning Mathematics.
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Maths: Making Boxes Investigation
The Kererū C learners recently mathematics investigation exploring volume. Using square sheets of paper, they created open-top boxes by cutting squares from each corner and folding up the sides.
Learners measured the dimensions of their boxes, calculated the volume of each one, and compared their results. They quickly discovered that making the corners larger did not always create a bigger box! Through trial, error, and mathematical thinking, learners investigated how changing the dimensions affected the volume and worked to determine which box would hold the most.
It was fantastic to see everyone collaborating, making predictions, testing their ideas, and calculating and explaining their mathematical reasoning throughout the investigation.
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In Art, Room 5B has been developing their stitching skills by creating decorative borders on paper.
They also explored 2D shapes, using a variety of shapes to design creative pictures as part of a collaborative quilt project.
Students enjoyed experimenting with different shapes and patterns, while building their artistic skills and creativity.
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Always lovely to see our ex-students, now attending Takapuna Normal Intermediate School coming and visiting their primary school. This is what Gaily had to say about Takapuna Primary:
‘My experiences at TPS have been incredibly rewarding. The collaborative environment fosters creativity, allowing me to engage with diverse perspectives and ideas. I’ve had the opportunity to participate in various projects that challenged my skills while also helping me grow.’
Gaily, Year 7 student at TNIS.
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ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BETWEEN MON 22 – SUN 28 JUNE
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Wednesday 1 July – School Production at Bruce Mason – 6:30pm start – drop off at 5.30pm.
Thursday 2 July – SCG End of term wheels, non-uniform day
Friday 3 July – Last day of Term 2
Monday 20 July – Start of Term 3 Mihi Whakatau (NEW families) 9:15am
Tuesday 28 July – Math Parent Evening 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Click here for School Calendar
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We believe we are a team! If you have a question, a worry, or some feedback for us, my door is always open.
Please feel free to catch me for a chat or drop me an email at devikat@tps.school.nz
We love hearing from you directly. It is always the fastest and most postive way to solve problems, support your child, and make our school the best it can be.
If you hear another parent sharing a worry or a concern, please kindly encourage them to reach out to me directly too! Thank you for partnering with us to keep our school community supportive, positive, and connected!
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TPS Sports Calendar
TPS Run Club Registrations are open, register Here
- Semester 1 Basketball League continues until Tuesday June 30th – Wednesday July 1st
- Netball North Harbour continues into Term 3 and last game Monday 24th August
- Year 6 Field Days Netball Tournament – Wednesday 24th June
- Year 6 Boys 3×3 Basketball Tournament – Tuesday 30th June
– July 1st there will be NO netball or basketball for TPS teams due to our school production
- Basketball Semester 2 – register now here. Registrations close Wednesday 1st July, so please be in quick!
Term 3
- TPS Schoolwide Cross Country – Friday 14th August- check in with your classroom teacher to find out which days are cross country training days so that your child wears suitable running shoes. Trainings will begin Week 1 of Term 3.
- Semester 2 Basketball – 4/5th August for Year 2-6 teams – Registrations open here
- Takapuna Tipu Football Tournament for Year 5-6 – Friday 21st August – registration here
- North Harbour Rippa Rugby Tournament 2 – Wk 6 Thursday 27th August
- Pupuke Cross Country Clusters- Friday 4th September
- Does anyone want to play Splash Polo for TPS?
- Please email Valerie sports@tps.school.nz by Tuesday 23rd June
Term 4
- TPS Athletics Carnival – Tuesday 10th November at Onewa Domain Athletics Track
- TPS TRYathlon open to Year 1-6 students – Friday 27th November
Yummy Stickers:
Keep collecting your Yummy Stickers individually and add to the class chart or click on the link here for your own personal home chart.
All Yummy sticker charts need to be returned to the school office when completed.
Shore to Shore Run 2026:
Congratulations TPS community, 113 registered and we raised a total of $519.80 which will go towards purchasing sports equipment for our tamariki.
Thank you from the staff and tamariki at TPS.
TPS After School Teams Weekly Results
Basketball:
Week 8 and 9
Takapuna Alley Oops:
The court play at school is paying off – HUGE win against Stanley Bay Dunkers 40-8.
Takapuna Wizards:
12-26 down to Malborough Rockets
Takapuna Slam Dunks:
Won in week 8 and this week the team lost but will work on defence.
Takapuna Tigers:
AMAZING win 38-6 against Sunnybrae Goblins and through to the Grand Finals next week – have fun!
Takapuna Stars:
Close game against Birkenhead Mavericks with a 12-8 win.
 
Netball:
Week 8 and 9
Takapuna Super Shooters:
A win against Willow Park Primary, 10-4, a strong team effort.
Takapuna Sunflowers:
Another win against Belmont Primary 8-1, well done team.
Playground Games
 
 
 
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Parent Portal:
The Parent Portal is an online platform that provides parents and whānau with easy-to-use resources and tools to support their child’s education at home. You can find more information on the Parent Portal online: https://www.education.govt.nz/parents-and-caregivers/schools-year-0-13/parent-portal
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. Visit the Schooldocs website.
Username: takapunaprimary Password: deedsnotwords
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Are you a Facebook and Social Media Expert?
Takapuna Primary School Alumni Network needs your help!
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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
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Did you know that bottle tops and container lids can no longer be recycled in your curbside bins?
But the good news is, they can still be recycled and our school is a collection point!
Here are few tips:
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Separate plastic from metal
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Remove from ziplock/plastic bags before placing in the boxes
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Lids should be clean and dry
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YES: Flip-top/hinged caps, Screw caps, Milk bottle caps, Ice cream container lids, Yoghurt and dip lids, Supplement bottle lids, Household cleaning lids, Shampoo & cosmetic lids, Felt tip lids, Crown caps (bottle caps), Jar lids, Ring pull caps, Wire from sparkling drinks, Metal screw top caps, Aluminium lids, Wine lids, Food tin lids
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NO: pumps or triggers, coffee cup lids, coffee pods, glass
Bonus:
We’ll win a $1000 cash prize from Resource Recovery Devonport if our school collects the most per capita this year!
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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.
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.
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
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IMPORTANT
If your child is LATE (after 8:58am), please make sure they sign in at the office upon arriving at school.
If they are RETURNING to school after an appointment offsite, they MUST sign in at the office BEFORE going to their classroom.
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LOST PROPERTY
We have a lot of UNAMED school jumpers in the lost property box.
Please make sure you name these, otherwise they will not make their way back to your child.
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In 1978, TPS had a lunch room, where students could buy their lunch.
Mum’s would come to school and help make healthy lunches and hand them out to students. They would have salads, sandwiches and fruit!
The lunch room is on the left of the photo.
The building on the right is the old brick building that stood where our Library is today.
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The whole school gathered in 1949 for this photograph.
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2027 Term Dates
Term 1: Wednesday 3 February – Friday 9 April
Term 2: Tuesday 27 April – Friday 2 July
Term 3: Monday 19 July – Friday 24 September
Term 4: Monday 11 October – Friday 17 December
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Kia Ora everyone – We are Kelly Club Takapuna!
Kelly Club values providing a safe, “home away from home” environment that nurtures children through fun, educational activities like sports, cooking, and arts. Their core focus is on inclusivity, building confidence, and creating a supportive space where children can grow, make friends, and feel comfortable being themselves!
Our key Kelly Club values and focus areas:
Safety and Care: Programs are OSCAR-approved with trained, police-vetted staff, ensuring a secure “home away from home”.
Fun and Engagement: Activities are structured to keep kids active and entertained, including sports, baking, discovery/science, and arts & crafts.
Inclusivity and Respect: A welcoming, diverse environment is promoted, treating all children with kindness and empathy, and focusing on mutual respect.
Child Development: Programs focus on boosting self-confidence, encouraging creativity, teaching new skills, and facilitating social growth through play.
Community and Flexibility: Programs are designed in partnership with local schools and offer flexible, convenient booking and payment options for parents.
Our bookings for Term, Holiday Programme are open now.
Come join in the fun! What are you waiting for?
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Takapuna Primary School Board
Casual Vacancy for a Parent Representative
A casual vacancy has occurred on the school board for an elected Parent Representative.
The board has decided to fill the vacancy by selection.
If 10% or more of eligible voters on the school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this
notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a by-election will be
held.
Requests for a by-election should be sent to: takapunaboard@tps.school.nz
or
Greg Sandrey
Presiding member (chair)
Takapuna Primary School Board
c/- Takapuna Primary School
23 Auburn Street
Takapuna
Auckland 0622
BY: 16 July 2026
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Many schools tell us they are looking for practical, trustworthy resources they can share with parents and caregivers.
The Being Real Parents Podcast was created to do exactly that.
Produced here in Aotearoa New Zealand, the podcast brings together evidence informed kōrero, practical ideas and lived experience to support whānau navigating the joys and challenges of raising children and teenagers.
Hosted by the Real Parents team, we bring backgrounds in psychology, social work and education, alongside many years supporting families through parenting programmes, coaching, school partnerships and community initiatives.
Recent topics include:
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Parenting neurodivergent tamariki
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Supporting children’s wellbeing
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Friendships and belonging
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Behaviour and emotions
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The screen time challenge
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Grief and loss
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Resilience
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Te Tiriti and tūpuna parenting
Listen to the Real Parents Podcast (click below)
realparents.org.nz/podcast
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Free School Holiday Activities
Out & About Auckland
Looking for free things to do these July school holidays?
Out & About
Auckland is a FREE programme funded by your local board that runs activities for the
whole whānau right here in our community.
Head to
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/tags/event-only-tags/out-about/ or follow Out &
About Auckland on Facebook to see what’s on near you.
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Learn to Ride a Bike – free for Adults and Kids at TPS!
AT are offering free courses on weekends in our community to help everyone become more confident riding a bike.
The following dates will be held at Takapuna Primary School!
Over the next month there will also be courses in Forrest Hill and Oteha Valley.
For more information and to register
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We are fizzing with excitement for our upcoming
Pocket Rockets Holiday Program
Second week of the Holidays
Belmont Intermediate School Dance studio
Select which days suit you or Book in for the whole week and put together a show to be performed Friday 17th afternoon!
Learn Dance & Drama skills, Enjoy Games! Arts and crafts! Hone your performance skills, Have fun! Be creative! Give Parents a break!
Book for 2 or more days $65 a day
Book for 2 or more siblings $65 per person
Join us for the whole time Mon – Fri (and put on a show!) $300 (just $60 a day)
Places limited, get in quick!
Book & Pay by credit card here:
We can’t wait to see you!
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July School Holiday Highlights – Minions 3 – More laughs, more chaos, and more Minion madness.
Toy Story 5 – Woody, Buzz, and friends return for another unforgettable adventure.
Moana (Live Action) – Experience the beloved Disney story brought to life in a spectacular new way.
Supergirl – An inspiring superhero adventure packed with action and heart.
Book now via the webpage: www.takapunamovies.co.nz
Special Package for Children (under 13). Just $10 Movie Tickets, or $20 with each guest receiving: Movie Ticket, Fresh Popcorn, and Drink. Before 5:00pm weekdays – Gold Card is just $10, we can add a coffee and biscuit for $5 or a food item from the cafe.
Takapuna Beachside Cinema is a safe, supervised environment. Students are with friends, Dads can look after groups of children, and it’s a great catch up for mums in the cafe while the children watch a movie.
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