Principal's wero of the week: Self Discipline! Watch this video! What are the key things this video say about self discipline? Video Make a list!
This week's whakataukī is: Hurihia tō aroaro ki te rā tukuna tō ātārangi kia taka ki muri i a koe - Turn your face to the sun and let your shadows fall behind you
Makuhari homestays
We are still on the lookout for Makuhari homestays, our Japanese exchange happening in March next year. If you have a form please return to the office. You can be year 7 heading to year 8 next year or year 8 heading to highschool next year and still host a student. Please come see Whaea Lyndall or the office for a form if you are interested in hosting a student!
Girls' Softball - Meeting with Whaea Denise at 10.50. Bring your permission forms!
PASIFIKA practise TOMORROW AFTER SCHOOL - please remind your parents you have this tomorrow afterschool. Any questions see Mrs Baker please.
Dome is still out of bounds today and so will remain locked. It will be reopened asap.
TOUCH: Monday night, Swarbrick Park
Peachgrove Highflyers - have 2 games (5:10 pm and 5:50 pm, both on Field 1)
Peachgrove PRIDE (5:50 pm Field 9)
Year 9-10 Peachgrove A Mixed (6:30 pm Field 6)
Teachers have been emailed the sign-up sheets for the 100m, 200m, and 1000m athletics events. Entries close 30 minutes prior to the race.
ALL YEAR 7 girls who have signed up for any track race, meet on the field no later than 12:50 pm. Teachers, please release these students 10 minutes prior to the eating bell so they can have some kai and fuel up for their race.
Principal's wero of the week: Self Discipline! "Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment" What does this mean? Talk about this in your class! Share your ideas!
This week's whakataukī is: Hurihia tō aroaro ki te rā tukuna tō ātārangi kia taka ki muri i a koe - Turn your face to the sun and let your shadows fall behind you
PASIFIKA practise TODAY AFTER SCHOOL - 3:15 to 4.30. - Snack provided. Please be prompt. See Mrs Baker if you have any questions.
ALL YEAR 7 boys who have signed up for any track race, meet on the field no later than 12:50 pm. Teachers, please release these students 10 minutes prior to the eating bell so they can have some kai and fuel up for their race.
Basketball games tonight:
Panthers: 4.10pm at Fraser v. Fairfield Intermediate
Pacers: Fraser, 6.50pm Court 4 v Koromatua
Punishers: YMCA, Court 2, 6.15pm v Berkley
Pointers: Fraser, Court 3, 5.30pm v Horotiu
Panthers: Training at lunchtime today in the dome. If it is still closed, training on the courts.
WIMS Lacrosse: Training block 3, Friday. Your permission slip MUST be returned by tomorrow (Wednesday), or no play.
🎨 Photoshop Club – Lunchtime Sessions 🎨
Calling all Photoshop users! If you've used Photoshop before and want to sharpen your skills, share tips, or just create cool stuff – come join the Photoshop Club during lunch.
🗓 Every Monday & Wednesday
🕛 Lunchtime
📍 Location: Media Design
This is a space for those already familiar with Photoshop – no tutorials, just creative collaboration.
– Matua Haami
We are still on the lookout for Makuhari homestays, our Japanese exchange happening in March next year. If you have a form please return to the office. You can be year 7 heading to year 8 next year or year 8 heading to highschool next year and still host a student. Please come see Whaea Lyndall or the office for a form if you are interested in hosting a student!
After School Music: Extra catch up lessons are on TODAY after school. All students taking after school music lessons are encouraged to take advantage of this extra lesson. These lessons are about how to perform with a group/band so the more instruments and students the better!
POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT WEEK
Interclass Competition!! - This term, Julian and Aria are hosting the Inter-Class Tournament, and the sport is Basketball! We hope everyone enjoys the games and shows great sportsmanship.
Today will be our First game and it will be Tekau&Ma toru vs Waru. Please meet in the Dome at the eating bell to get ready.
Art Club: Final session for 2025 after school today
Kapahaka practice is extended tomorrow until 5:30 in preparations for WIMS
Principal's wero of the week: Self Discipline! What are the key things this video is telling us? Video Share your ideas in your class!
This week's whakataukī is: Hurihia tō aroaro ki te rā tukuna tō ātārangi kia taka ki muri i a koe - Turn your face to the sun and let your shadows fall behind you
TIPU AKE GRADUATION - All Tipu Ake students to come to the staffroom by 9.20am please. Make sure your uniforms are looking great!
A reminder that staff are keeping an eye out for Year 8 students who are demonstrating the PRIDE values at all times. This includes break times. The Year 8 formal isn't far away and we know how much you all want to be invited. If you notice anything happening during break times that is not following our PRIDE values then please let a duty teacher know.
ALL YEAR 8 girls who have signed up for any track race, meet on the field no later than 12:50 pm. Teachers, please release these students 10 minutes prior to the eating bell so they can have some kai and fuel up for their race.
🎨 Photoshop Club – Lunchtime Sessions 🎨
Calling all Photoshop users! If you've used Photoshop before and want to sharpen your skills, share tips, or just create cool stuff – come join the Photoshop Club during lunch.
🗓 Every Monday & Wednesday
🕛 Lunchtime
📍 Location: Media Design
This is a space for those already familiar with Photoshop – no tutorials, just creative collaboration.
– Matua Haami
We are still on the lookout for Makuhari homestays, our Japanese exchange happening in March next year. If you have a form please return to the office. You can be year 7 heading to year 8 next year or year 8 heading to high school next year and still host a student. Please come see Whaea Lyndall or the office for a form if you are interested in hosting a student!
Kapahaka practice 3:15- 530 today
Student writing for our newsletter asap.
Ultimate Frisbee: TEAM MEETING
Students representing Peachgrove at the WIMS Ultimate Frisbee competition on November 18th, please meet with Ms W and Whaea Arista in Rua at the start of morning tea.
Principal's wero of the week: Self Discipline! Look at this Video! What is it telling us about Self Discipline? Video Live your dream!
This week's whakataukī is: Hurihia tō aroaro ki te rā tukuna tō ātārangi kia taka ki muri i a koe - Turn your face to the sun and let your shadows fall behind you
Have you applied for student leadership next year? Complete this google form by Friday if you're interested!
Student Leadership Application 2025
Teachers, could all Pasifika performers please be excused straight after the student informer and meet Mrs Baker and Whaea Vao in the hall. It will take 8 minutes to confirm and make amends before lunchtime today. Thanks. Here's the link to names of the students. here....https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dbTWhC0DIL9el9K7Knk2sgRTSwKQmoYb9Eahsd6mX9s/edit?usp=sharing
PASIFIKA practise TODAY in the hall lunchtime - 12.50 to 1.30. Please be on time. Thank you.
ALL YEAR 8 boys who have signed up for any track race, meet on the field no later than 12:50 pm. Teachers, please release these students 10 minutes prior to the eating bell so they can have some kai and fuel up for their race.
Student writing for our newsletter in today please.
Makuhari homestays
We are still on the lookout for Makuhari homestays, our Japanese exchange happening in March next year. If you have a form please return to the office. You can be year 7 heading to year 8 next year or year 8 heading to highschool next year and still host a student. Please come see Whaea Lyndall or the office for a form if you are interested in hosting a student!
AIMS JACKETS - If you were a student who borrowed a new school jacket from the school office for AIMS games, and haven't brought it back yet, could you please do this asap? Thank you.
Futsal Draw for tomorrow
Tahi Tama vs 4ZA 13b at HHS - 6.45pm
Gold vs Saints Rimu at HHS - 7.30pm
Lions (Mana Wahine) vs Rotokauri Thunderat HBHS - 8.45pm
Be at your games 30mins before
Principal's wero of the week: Self Discipline! “Without self-discipline, success is impossible.” – Lou Holtz What is this saying telling us? How can you be successful?
This week's whakataukī is: Hurihia tō aroaro ki te rā tukuna tō ātārangi kia taka ki muri i a koe - Turn your face to the sun and let your shadows fall behind you
Have you applied for student leadership next year? Complete this google form by Friday if you're interested!
Student Leadership Application 2025
Any more newsletter items?
AIMS JACKETS - If you were a student who borrowed a new school jacket from the school office for AIMS games, and haven't brought it back yet, could you please do this asap? Thank you.
Cellphones should be left at home. They are not required at school. If you have one it must be handed in as soon as you arrive.
Athletic catch-ups are on at lunch today if you were away for your trial.
Futsal Draw for tonight
Tahi Tama vs 4ZA 13b at HHS - 6.45pm
Gold vs Saints Rimu at HHS - 7.30pm
Lions (Mana Wahine) vs Rotokauri Thunderat HBHS - 8.45pm
Touch draw for next Monday (10th of November) Swarbrick Park
Peachgrove Highflyers: Field 9 6:30pm
Peachgrove PRIDE: Field 1 6:30pm
Peachgrove A Mixed: Field 6 6:30pm