Paremata School

 


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rua tekau mā iwa o Pipiri


Monday 29th June

Term 2 Week 11 2026

Mānawatia a Matariki! - Celebrate Matariki!   


Raffle Tickets

Please remember to take raffle money to the office.

If you do not wish to sell your tickets, please return them to the office as they have many people wanting more.

Thanks for your support with this fundraiser.

Chess club is now happening on Tuesdays at 1.10pm in the library. It was extremely popular last week so to make sure it can run smoothly it will only be for Yr 5-8 students from now on.


Kaua e wareware:

  • Term 2 and 3 - Please stay off the field before school to give it a chance to dry out and avoid mud and grass through the classrooms.
  • Stop and check before crossing drive through entrances and exits.
  • The hall is out of bounds at lunchtime. Please use the outdoor areas and other designated spaces instead.
  • When playing tag please slow right down and walk around corners.

     

An exotic gecko found at the Manapouri Power Station is thought to have hitched a ride in a crate with machinery from Indonesia.

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) said a single Brook's house gecko (Hemidactylus brookii) was spotted inside the power station. The small nocturnal lizard is a tropical species that had spread widely through human activity, and could compete with native lizards for food and shelter, if established in New Zealand.

Manapōuri Power Station is a hard place to search, because it is a large cavernous space 200 metres underground at the end of a 2km tunnel.

MPI has asked power station staff and others in the area to report any suspected sightings to Biosecurity New Zealand.

When you take your ipu pepa to be emptied, please leave your lid in your classroom.

Week 11: Emmy Olivia Elizabeth Niamh Bonnie

Please collect the masks and gloves from Ursula after lunch on Thursday and return them when you have finished.

Please collect bait from Rm 5 after lunch and check and rebait traps. Remember to wash your hands afterwards.

You are welcome to check traps on other days and deal with any catches.

Kai iti: Mrs Britz and Emma

Kai nui: Jacqui and Alex


Tārere nui timetable is in place from 8.20am. No helmet, no wheels.

Week 11: Tuesday 30 June - Matariki celebration



Local & Regional Activities (Wellington Region)
Given your location in Whitby/Porirua, you are just a short trip from several major cultural celebrations:
You can register for the free film screenings and download everyday phrases via the New Zealand Chinese Language Week homepage. 

Would you like to know about events specifically planned for children and families, or are you more interested in finding language classes and adult workshops in the Wellington/Porirua region?





















FOOTBALL WORLD CUP 2026


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BOOK OF THE WEEK
Peaceful like a panda : 30 mindful moments for playtime, mealtime, bedtime -- or anytime! by Kira Willey (Non fiction 158.1)
Does your child need a moment of calm? In this 5 minute meditation for kids, we’ll take inspiration from the gentle, peaceful panda. Pandas know how to slow down, relax, and enjoy the moment—just like we can!  Through deep breathing, gentle visualization, and positive affirmations, this meditation will help kids feel calm, safe, and at ease. Whether it’s after a busy day, before bedtime, or whenever a little extra peace is needed, this short meditation is the perfect way to reset and unwind.

PUKAPUKA PIKITIA (PICTURE BOOK)
NZ fish of the week = Ngā ika o te wikiTorckler, GillianT
FICTION SERIES
The farm sleepoverRippin, SallyRIP
Greg's spooky supriseRippin, SallyRIP
Trouble at the farmAhmed, SufiyaAHM
KORERO PONO (NON FICTION)
SatellitesPeridot, Kate629.4
Songs from the Shaky Isles : a short history of popular music in New ZealandShute, Gareth781.63
Kickin' it : the Richie Mo'unga storyRiley, David796.333
Geography : a children's encyclopediaWoodward, John910


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