Term 4 Newsletter 1

From the Acting Principal

Haere mai,

Welcome back to another wonderful learning term at Pigeon Mountain Primary School. A special welcome to the number of families that have joined us for their first day of school today!

There is a lot that happens in Term 4 including:

Te Tai o Rehia Kapa Haka festival
Mathex Competition
School athletics
HPPA Touch Rugby
Student Leader Applications

… and this is simply the first two weeks.

Introductions

This week we also welcome a new staff member to our team

Melanie Travers has joined our administration and leadership team as our Executive Officer. We know that Melanie will be a real asset to our team and we are delighted to have her start today.

Dates for your Diary

Monday 21 October – Teacher Only Day (school is closed)

Tuesday 22 October – Kapahaka festival – BBI

Friday 25 October – Pie Day

Tuesday 29 October – School Athletics Day

Wednesday 30 October – Calendar Art Orders close

Monday 4 November – Year 5 RUNA Optimist Sail Experience

Tuesday 5 November – Year 5 RUNA Optimist Sail Experience

Wednesday 6 November – Year 5 RUNA Optimist Sail Experience

End of Year Dates

Transition days – Monday 25 November and Monday 2 December

Senior Team Prizegivings – Thursday 5 December

Junior Team Prizegivings – Friday 6 December

Year 6 Graduation – Monday 9 December

Last day of the year – Friday 13 December

2025 Dates

Term 1: Wednesday 29 January to Friday 11 April

Waitangi Day Monday 6 February – School closed

Term 2: Monday 28 April to Friday 27 June

Kings Birthday Monday 2 June – School closed

Matariki Friday 20 June – School closed

Term 3: Monday 14 July to Friday 19 September

Term 4: Monday 6 October to Friday 12 December

Labour Day Monday 27 October – School closed

Uniform for Term 4

It is time to start thinking about sun safety again as we head into Spring and therefore we ask that our students wear their PMPS navy school hat every day in Term 4. We also encourage the use of sunscreen.

The key differences in uniform for Term 4 include, no long pants and wearing hats instead of beanies. The start of a new term is always a good time to update your knowledge about the uniform expectations – you can check out our uniform webpage for more information.

Absences from School

If for any reason your child will not be at school please report the absence via @school parent app or our school website, include the date your child will be away, the length of time they will be away and the reason why.

If you do not have the @school parent app please contact the office.

Calendar Art Fundraiser

Our students have been busy creating art work for our calendar fundraiser that can be made into affordable Calendars, Cards, Diaries, Mouse Mats and Sketch Pads.

Each product is made from your own child’s art.

These make unique Christmas gifts for family and friends and are perfect for posting overseas.

Details on how to place an order have been emailed to families.

Orders close Wednesday 30 October.

Guitar Lessons