2016 TERM DATES
TERM FOUR - 10 October - 16 December
2017 TERM DATES
TERM ONE - 1 February - 13 April
TERM TWO - 1 May - 7 July
TERM THREE - 24 July - 29 September
TERM FOUR - 16 October - To Be Confirmed
Coming up this term...
NOVEMBER
8 NOVEMBER - South East Zone Athletics
9 NOVEMBER - New Entrants Parent Evening
10 NOVEMBER - School DISCO!
11 NOVEMBER - Christchurch Show Day
DECEMBER
9 DECEMBER - School Reports & Class Placements go home
13 DECEMBER - End of Year Celebration
14 DECEMBER - End of Year Celebration postponement date
Click here to view all upcoming events in our school calendar
Contents
On Point Orienteering
A Big Shout out to Harriette!!
Harriette recently received merit in her Trinity College Rock and Pop Grade 1 Singing exam, which involved assessment in vocal technique, performance and session skills. Well done Harriette J!!
Visit this articleYellow lines = No Parking
Please do not park on the yellow no-parking lines outside school. Aside from the obvious legalities, parking on yellow lines is affecting rubbish collection, not to mention risking damage to cars.
Visit this articleSustainability
Our recent TRS inquiry has been focusing on sustainability. For the past couple of weeks we have been looking at environmental areas both within our local community and beyond.
Visit this articleInquiring into Sustainability
In Room 9, we have been doing inquiries around sustainability.
Visit this articleExploring the concept of Kaitiakitanga
In our most recent TRS inquiry, we explored the Central Idea that ‘people’s choices affect the environment and living things.’
Visit this article#nudefood
We have to take responsibility at Mt Pleasant School to reduce the amount of rubbish we produce every day with our lunchbox packaging.
Visit this articleCompost Queens
School Disco
Do you have a New Entrant starting school in 2017?
You are invited to join us at a special meeting for all parents of New Entrant children starting at Mt Pleasant School in 2017. Come along and meet our Principal, New Entrant teachers and other parents.
Visit this articleURGENT: Dads - Can you help?
I'm looking for some Dads (or Mums?) to lend a hand Sunday 20th November...
Visit this articleWeet-Bix Kids TRYathlon
A little history lesson on our school uniform....
As you can see the Mt Pleasant School uniform has changed a lot. When the school opened in 1928 there were 19 pupils.
Visit this articleThank you from the Pink Ladies!!
Between us, we have raised over $1200. Thank you to all those who have donated and have helped us spread some MAGIC!
Visit this articleOn the back of the Pink Ladies' effort last Saturday and raising over $1200 for Breast Cancer awareness, I thought that it would be a top idea to get behind another great cause!
Visit this articleMobile Dental Van
One of the Community Dental Service van will be visiting MPS soon
Visit this articleNovember Classifieds
Hours of Operation
Mt Pleasant OSCAR
Mt Pleasant Oscar will be running on the Teacher Only Day - Friday 1 June 8.30-5.30. We will be staying onsite, baking, doing craft projects, competitions, watching a movie and doing the optional pizza lunch - $41 till 3pm and $45 till 5.30 pm.
Visit this articleCommunication
We use the same forms of communication for all our announcements so it is good to ensure you know about these, as they give you the latest information about the events and happenings at MPS.
Visit this articleEnrolment Zones
Why do we have an Enrolment Zone? School enrolment zones stop schools becoming overcrowded, and guarantee children living within any given school zone can attend their local school. Enrolment zones are determined by negotiation between the Boards of surrounding schools. See map above to view our enrolment zone.
Visit this articleSchool Uniform
Mainland Uniforms now have House Colour shirts in stock for us! $10 only!!
Visit this articleAbsentees
If your child/ren are going to be absent from school please remember to let the office know.
Visit this articleSchool Lunches
Did you know you can order your child's lunch to be delivered to school on Wednesdays & Thursdays?? **Sushi unavailable to order for the 3rd & 10th of April sorry.**
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