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
25 NOVEMBER - Board of Trustees Retreat
26 NOVEMBER - William Pike Mountain Biking
DECEMBER
5 DECEMBER - 2pm TTO Graduation Ceremony (New Entrants)
7 DECEMBER - Canterbury Athletics (Ashburton Domain)
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
Learner Profile in Action
Thank you so much to everyone for their support and encouragement following our PYP Authorisation visit 2 weeks ago. The ladies from Australia were very impressed with the wonderful school culture displayed by the children, parents and staff.
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BE INSPIRED!
Ten of our future leaders attended a workshop at Christ's College this week.
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Twenty-seven of our tamariki have qualified to take part in the Canterbury Athletic tournament on Wednesday 7 December at the Ashburton Domain.
Visit this articleAnimal Architects
As an interesting and way to start thinking about the way animals adapt to their surroundings, Room 4 were given the challenge of building an animal’s nest with “junk”.
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In order to generate wonderings about how changes in the environment can impact on the animals that live there, Room 4 has been learning about different habitats.
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Lego Maths Fun
Last Wednesday Rachel from 'House of Bricks' came to Team Take Off for a fabulous Lego Maths Session
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Here are some tips that might help...
Visit this articleLICE ON THE LOOSE!
Head lice are about again! Here are some tips on what to look for & how to treat these nasty little critters...
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SCHOOL DISCO
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.
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Classifieds
Communication
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!!
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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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