Principal's wero of the week: Being Confident - is challenging yourself to give new things a go! Be Bold! Challenge yourself! How have you shown confidence lately?
This week's whakataukī is: Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe, me he maunga teitei (Pursue what is precious, and if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain), emphasising perseverance towards a high goal despite obstacles
Students - please complete our school survey this week. The Board have put together a survey for you so that you can tell them about Peachgrove Intermediate and your experiences. They want to hear your ideas and experiences. The survey is completely anonymous. Here is the link Student Voice - Board Consultation
Mountain Group Leaders Roster
School Ambassadors - Pirongia
Manaaki Supporters - Maungatautari (yellow vests are in the office)
Enviro - Kakepuku (please see Matua Jack at lunchtime)
Sports and Culture - Karioi
Futsal: Keep those payments and permission slips coming in! Important meeting tomorrow morning tea to inform you of the teams.
Fijian Language Week - Let's celebrate Fijian Language Week by starting with greeting each other, saying "Bula vi naka" or Ni Sa Bula!
Pasifika Group - Fijian stage practise starts TOMORROW (Tuesday) in the hall 12.50 with Whaea Vao and Whaea Bernie. Be prompt please. All welcome. Tomorrow is cut-off day. No newcomers after tomorrow's practise. Any questions please see Mrs Baker.
Principal's wero of the week: Being Confident - is taking up a challenge! Sometimes we make mistakes but let's learn from our mistakes! It's okay to make mistakes!
This week's whakataukī is: Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe, me he maunga teitei (Pursue what is precious, and if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain), emphasising perseverance towards a high goal despite obstacles
Mountain Group Leaders Roster
School Ambassadors - Pirongia
Manaaki Supporters - Maungatautari (yellow vests are in the office)
Enviro - Kakepuku (please see Matua Jack at lunchtime)
Sports and Culture - Karioi
Futsal: Important meeting today at morning tea in Rima A. I need to see all 30 of you there!
Touch: continue bringing permission slips and pay your fees at the office. If you are representing 2 teams, you will need to pay double!
Touch training for Peachgrove PRIDE - THIS THURSDAY 3:15-4:30 pm. Let Whaea Elle know if you cannot make it and she will pass on the message to coach Watene
Ruby Mitchell Dobsn(7A)
CaitlinHall (2)
Aliesha Young (7B)
Natailia Wells (3)
Maia Te Aho(7A)
Nelson Siulangapo (6)
Te Whero (10)
Kade Stewart (10)
Paulini Banujve
Keitha Marriott- Oneroa
Sione Siulangapo (8)
Max Hauraki(8)
Touch training for the other touch teams with coach Shyrah is on at lunch TODAY and TOMORROW. Both teams train together. Meet promptly on the field straight after the bell.
Pasifika Group - Fijian stage practise starts TODAY in the hall 12.50 with Whaea Vao and Whaea Bernie. Be prompt. No newcomers after today's practise. Any questions please see Mrs Baker.
Fijian Language Week - Yadra Vinaka! means Good Morning! Students, please say "Yadra Vinaka!" to your teachers. Now watch this video and sing along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgQcktL2xpw
Principal's wero of the week: Being Confident - is being proactive in finding opportunities that help us to grow! Give new things a go, be proactive!
This week's whakataukī is: Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe, me he maunga teitei (Pursue what is precious, and if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain), emphasising perseverance towards a high goal despite obstacles
Mountain Group Leaders Roster
School Ambassadors - Pirongia
Manaaki Supporters - Maungatautari (yellow vests are in the office)
Enviro - Kakepuku (please see Matua Jack at lunchtime)
Sports and Culture - Karioi
Touch training for the other touch teams with coach Shyrah is on at lunch TODAY. Both teams train together. Meet promptly on the field straight after the bell.
HOST FAMILIES WANTED FOR NEXT YEARS MAKUHARI EXCHANGE
Next year in March we will once again be welcoming manuhiri from Japan into our kura. We are starting the hunt for host families. If this is something you are interested in please come and see Whaaea Lyndall in Tahi to get a form for your whaanau to fill out. This is open to year 7 and year 8 students. If you are interested in going to Japan next year hosting a student will support your application.
Pasifika Fijian Stage performers meet Whaea Vao in Team Rima today at Interval - 10.55 am please. She needs you for costume fittings. Thanks
Yadra Vinaka! Basketball Meeting for all players: Today, 11 am (morning tea) in the Hall. Don't be late!
Kapa Haka today after school 3:15-4
Fijian Language Week - Yadra Vinaka! means Good Morning! Students, please say "Yadra Vinaka!" to your teachers. Now watch this video and sing along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgQcktL2xpw
Principal's wero of the week: Being Confident - Who is a person you look up to e.g. a sports person? They had to be bold and confident to reach their goals. Talk about this person in your class!
This week's whakataukī is: Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe, me he maunga teitei (Pursue what is precious, and if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain), emphasising perseverance towards a high goal despite obstacles
Mountain Group Leaders Roster
School Ambassadors - Pirongia
Manaaki Supporters - Maungatautari (yellow vests are in the office)
Enviro - Kakepuku (please see Matua Jack at lunchtime)
Sports and Culture - Karioi
Softball - Training in preparation for WIMS start today on the field at 1pm sharp!
HOST FAMILIES WANTED FOR NEXT YEARS MAKUHARI EXCHANGE
Next year in March we will once again be welcoming makuhari from Japan into our kura. We are starting the hunt for host families. If this is something you are interested in please come and see Whaaea Lyndall in Tahi to get a form for your whaanau to fill out. This is open to year 7 and year 8 students. If you are interested in going to Japan next year hosting a student will support your application.
Pasifika Fijian Stage practise TODAY in the hall 12.50 - All attend please. Keep up the good work everyone! Whaea Vao & Whaea Bernie.
ULTIMATE FRISBEE: Ultimate Frisbee is starting next Wednesday from 4:10-5:00 pm. If you are interested in playing, you must collect a permission slip from Team Waru today at morning tea
Touch draw will be out next Wednesday and games begin the following Monday. Keep getting those fees paid to the office
Futsal: Keep getting those fees paid to the office please and permission slips back in.
Fijian Language Week - "Sa Vakacava Tīko?" means, "How are you?" Students, please turn to someone and ask, "Sa Vakacava Tīko?" Now watch this video and sing along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgQcktL2xpw
(Teachers, you might like to play the link below, at a later time that suits) www.thecoconet.tv/coco-tv/freshtube/fresh-2025-episode-30-fijian-language-week/
Principal's wero of the week: Being Confident - Who is a person you look up to e.g. a sports person? They had to be bold and confident to reach their goals. Talk about this person in your class!
This week's whakataukī is: Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe, me he maunga teitei (Pursue what is precious, and if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain), emphasising perseverance towards a high goal despite obstacles
Mountain Group Leaders Roster
School Ambassadors - Pirongia
Manaaki Supporters - Maungatautari (yellow vests are in the office)
Enviro - Kakepuku (please see Matua Jack at lunchtime)
Sports and Culture - Karioi
ULTIMATE FRISBEE: Please hand your permission forms to Ms W in Rua during morning tea.
PAPER RECYCLING: Before you take your paper recycling bins to be emptied today ... make sure there is nothing but paper and cardboard. Most classrooms had disposable lunch forks, candy wrappers, muesli bar wrappers and Glad Wrap in their bins on Wednesday. If these are in there today, they will be sent straight back.
Touch fees and permission slips: A significant amount of touch notices and fees remain unpaid. Please make sure you have these in by next week to secure your spot. A reminder that touch begins on the 20th of October (not next week) so the draw will be out next week