PUKEKOHE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Queen Street, Pukekohe 2120
P O Box 768, Pukekohe 2340
Phone 09 238 6568
Fax 09 238 5532
website www.pukekoheint.school.nz
Newsletter No. 21
Gary Sweeney
PRINCIPAL
g_sweeney@pukekoheint.school.nz
admin@pukekoheint.school.nz
AIM HIGH
WHAIA NGA TAUMATA
11 December 2015
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
Dear Parents and Caregivers
Kia ora koutou
School finishes on Friday 11 December at 3pm.
Farewell
Farewell to staff leaving at the end of this year.
Mrs Nikki Tarapa, Maori & Pasifika Champion; Mr Robert Gill,
Caretaker; Mr Andrew Jamieson, Room 5 teacher: Mrs Karina Sharpe,
Science teacher; Mrs Mandy Taylor, Drama teacher; and Mr Alan
Surrey, Room 40 teacher. Some are moving onto other positions
within education and others, retiring. From the BOT and colleagues,
we thank you all and wish you well for the future.
Over 300 students leave at the end of this year. Most are Year 8’s and
they head off to secondary schools all around New Zealand and the
world. We wish our departing students all the best with their
continued learning pathways.
Prize Giving
Our school prize giving was held yesterday. It was a wonderful
occasion showcasing our students. Congratulations to all the
awardees – you should be very proud of yourself.
Start of 2016
Year 8 students start on Thursday 4 February. They will meet in the
school all at 8.40 am. School will finish at 3.00 pm. A letter will be sent
home with details about the start of the 2016 school year.
Year 7 students start on Wednesday 3 February. There will be a
powhiri welcome at 8.40 am. School will finish at 3.00 pm.
The school Student Centre will be open from Wednesday 27 January
2016 from 8.30am-3.30pm. Stationery and second-hand uniform can
be purchased from then. Buses will be running from Wednesday 3
February.
PTA Gift to the School
The PTA has purchased a heart defibrillator which will be installed in
the office area. A very big thanks you to the PTA and to everyone who
supported the raffle last term.
Current Y7 Parents/Caregivers
If you know that your child will not be returning to Pukekohe
Intermediate next year, please contact the school with this
information on 238 6568 or email admin@pukekoheint.school.nz
Lost Property
We have a large amount of lost property in the Student Centre. If your
child is missing any uniform items, please have them come in and look
for it. At the end of the year, all unclaimed uniform will be sold on
behalf of the school.
Go well, ka kite
Gary Sweeney
Principal
2016 Year 8 Camp Chocolate Fundraiser
There are still a few boxes of chocolates available to sell towards your child’s camp
fund. If you want more chocolates to sell over the Christmas break, please send a
note to the Student Centre. Please have all other chocolate money back to school
before the end of the year. A reminder that for every full box sold, $18 will be
credited to your child's camp fund.
2016 Term Dates
Wednesday 3rd February (Y7 only)
Thursday 4th February (whole school) – Friday 15th April
Term 2
Monday 2nd May- Friday 8th July
Term 3
Monday 25th July - Friday 23rd September
Term 4
Monday 10th October - Friday 16th December
Term 1
Fundraising for a group of students travelling to Japan in 2016
GARAGE SALE
SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER 7.00 am
PUKEKOHE INTERMEDIATE HALL
CAR WASH
$10 PER CAR. COME ALONG AND BROWSE AT THE
GARAGE SALE WHILE YOU HAVE YOUR CAR CLEANED
YUMMY HOME BAKING
SAUSAGE SIZZLE
BOUNCY CASTLES
FOR THE KIDS – GOLD COIN DONATION
We would greatly appreciate any donations you may
have for the garage sale. You can drop off to the
school anytime this week from 8am-3.30pm
COME ALONG AND SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS
On behalf of the BOT, Principal, Staff and
Students, we would like to thank our
school community for all your support
during 2015.
We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a
Safe and Happy New Year.
See you in 2016!
COMMUNITY NOTICES
“THANK YOU FOR MAKING ME LIKE READING
MORE”
COOL READING CHALLENGES! FUN ACTIVITIES! AWESOME PARTY!
Launch into reading with Auckland Libraries’ FUN, FREE summer reading adventure! ‘Dare to
Explore’ is back with a captivating ‘Dare to Unlock the Secret’ theme for summer 2015 – 16. Sign
up and collect your activity booklet from your local library. Unlock the world of mysteries and
hidden messages, read about famous spies, explore the world of cracking codes and complete fun
challenges wherever and however you spend your holidays. Visit the library to collect stamps and
stickers along the way. Complete 4 challenges and get an invitation to a party to receive your
certificate! Dare to Explore will be available at your local library from Monday 7 December to
Sunday 17 January 2016. Find out more: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/daretoexplore or phone
09 301 0101
The FLASH BANG SCIENCE Club will be running hands on science workshops in
Pukekohe and Drury in the December pre-Christmas holidays). We are also now taking
bookings for Term 1 2016 after school classes for in Pukekohe, Waiuku and Nathan
Homestead. For more information please check out http://www.flashbangscienceclub.co.nz/
or
email:
admin@flashbangscienceclub.co.nz
YOUNG AT ART will be running pre Christmas art and craft workshops in Pukekohe and
Drury in December. We are also now taking bookings for Term 1 after school classes for 58 yrs and 9-14 yrs in Pukekohe, Drury and Pokeno. For more information please check out
www.youngatart.co.nz or email: anna@youngatart.co.nz
COUNTIES MANUKAU HOCKEY ASSOCIATION JANUARY BREAKAWAY
HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
This programme is a great opportunity to learn new skills, develop as a player and have
heaps of fun. The programme is designed to target children aged 11-17 years old. FREE. If
children under 11 would like to attend the cost is $100 per child. Monday 18th, Tuesday
19th, Wednesday 20th, Thursday 21st January 9.30-2.30. Please register online at
www.cmha.co.nz - Development – Courses.
Pukekohe Intermediate School
2015
Prize Giving Ceremony
Hosted by
Ayla Johnstone & Josh Soole
Chloe Ling, Sophia Larsen, Analeise Larsen on piano
Karanga
National Anthem
Principal’s Address
Welcome from host students
Ka Waiata
Kapa Haka
SPORTS AWARDS
SMITH CUP for tennis - Boys
Logan Martinovich
Presented by Ms Jo Wolochaty
SIBLEY CUP for rugby - Boys
James Walters
Presented by Mr Mike Sibley
PUKEKOHE STAMP CLUB TROPHY for rugby - Girls
Moana Parata
Presented by Mrs Yvonne Middleton
PERRY FAMILY TROPHY for rugby league
Ethan Pondes
Presented by Mr Mark Perry
JUDY FOWLIE HOCKEY TROPHY - Boys
Aidan Trow
Presented by Mrs Judy Fowlie
JUDY FOWLIE HOCKEY TROPHY - Girls
Ngaire Nepia
Presented by Mrs Judy Fowlie
OCHIAI FAMILY
ACHIEVEMENT IN SWIMMING CUP - Boys
Blake Elliott
Presented by Ms Jo Wolochaty
FULTON SWIM SCHOOL
ACHIEVEMENT IN SWIMMING CUP - Girls
Tavarnya Howe
Presented by Ms Jo Wolochaty
WOODS-DAVIDSON FAMILY TROPHY
Jacob Croft
for football - Boys
Presented by Mr Lachlan Woods-Davidson
WILLETTS FAMILY TROPHY for football - Girls
Shaelyn Mills
Presented by Ms Jo Wolochaty
OPPERT FAMILY TROPHY for cricket - Boys
Brayden Riggs
Presented by Ms Jo Wolochaty
WOODS TROPHY for cricket - Girls
Presented by Mrs Kathryn Woods
Chloe Wilcox
ROBINSON FAMILY ORIENTEERING TROPHY - Boys
Callum Farmer
Presented by the Robinson Family
JULIA SIMMONDS ORIENTEERING TROPHY - Girls
Millie Norman
Presented by Mrs Julia Simmonds
LEX SHORT ATHLETICS CUP -Boys
Aidan Trow
Presented by Mr Lex Short
KEVIN VICKERS ATHLETICS CUP - Girls
Renee O’Sullivan
Presented by Mr Kevin Vickers
MOXON FAMILY TROPHY for Cross Country - Boys
Oscar Millington
Presented by Mr Dylan Moxon
HICKS FAMILY CUP for Cross Country – Girls
Ellie Meale
Presented by Ms Jo Wolochaty
Presented by Mrs Rachael
PUKEKOHE NETBALL TROPHY
Murray
Charismah Te Rangi
SPORTS CUP for all round achievement - Boys
James Walters
Presented by Mr Gary Sweeney
SPORTS CUP for all round achievement - Girls
Jenna Lowe & Jessica Moffat
Presented by Mr Gary Sweeney
SERVICE AND SPECIAL AWARDS
CONTRIBUTION TO CHOIR/ORCHESTRA
Kyla Fisher
Presented by Mrs Libby Griffin
ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Shivani Rana
Presented by Mrs Pam Wright
FLOWERDAY CUP for most considerate
Emma-Rose Sears
Presented by Mr Michael Haig
ROBERT’S FAMILY THREE ‘R’S TROPHY for respect, responsibility & resolve
Brayden Riggs & Ryan Hooper
Presented by Mrs Jocelyn
Roberts
PUKEKOHE RENTAL CARS AWARD for overcoming challenges
Amber-Lee Kelliher
Presented by Mrs Antonia
O’Connell
FRANKLIN BAPTIST COMMUNITY TRUST AWARD for good choices
Hydee Appleby
Presented by Mr Josh van de
Worp
ROCK AND WATER AWARD
Alex Van Gysen
Presented by Mrs Leoni
Robinson
BOT AWARD for most improved student
Hinemoa Kameli
Presented by Mr Michael Haig
IVAN LLOYD CUP for outstanding service
Ayla Johnstone
Presented by Mr Michael Haig
GANGES SINGH TROPHY for leadership
Blake Ngamu-Mackey
Presented by Mr Ganges Singh
SUE POTTS CUP for most improved learner
Taiki Minhinnick
Presented by Mrs Joc Roberts
Orchestra
Aura Lee – written during the American Civil War
Grandfather’s Clock
Yesterday – John Lennon & Paul McCartney
CURRICULUM AWARDS
FOOD NUTRITION
Kara Irwin
& HEALTH
Presented by Mrs Kathryn Woods
HARD MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY
Blake Woods
Presented by Mr Mike Sibley
FABRIC PRIZE
Freya McEvoy
Presented by Ms Heather Garrett
SPRATT CUP for excellence in Technology
Caleb Weck
Presented by Mrs Karina Sharpe
WILD CUP for excellence in ICT
Todd Arnet
Presented by Miss Mallory Morris
VISUAL ARTS PRIZE
Jessica Pressnell
Presented by Mrs Libby Griffin
COLLIS TROPHY for excellence in Drama
Morgan Twiss
Presented by Mrs Mandy Taylor
POPE FAMILY CUP for excellence in the Arts
Zoe Morgan
Already Presented
HICKEY MEMORIAL CUP - Year 8 English
Adam Gay
Presented by Mrs Lynette Slee
BILL TWISS TROPHY - Year 7 English
Jasmine Niederberger
Presented by Mrs Valda Twiss
GOLDSTONE CUP - Year 8 Mathematics
Renee O’Sullivan
Presented by Mr Roger Goldstone
BECKHAM SHIELD - Year 7 Mathematics
Joel Hawkins
Presented by Mrs Diane Beckham
OATES SCIENCE CUP - Year 8 Science
Maddison Hawkins
Presented by Mrs Karina Sharpe
FERRIE SCIENCE CUP - Year 7 Science
Ann Cato
Presented by Mrs Karina Sharpe
OWEN CUSACK CUP for excellence in Year 8 Science and English
Adam Gay
SLEE CUP for achievement in P.E.
Paige Gotty
Presented by Mrs Karina Sharpe
Presented by Mrs Lynette Slee
MAORI AWARDS
Presented by Ms Monique
Amstad
MURA-HITA WHANAU TROPHY
TOKA TROPHY
POUNAMU
PRONUNCIATION of Te Reo Māori
Oceana Edwards
Blake Ngamu-Mackey
Amrinder Chhatwal
Teaorina Hemopo-Nicholls
TOP MAORI ACADEMIC
Boy
Joseph Perry
PASIFIKA AWARDS
Presented by Mr Gary Sweeney
Girl
Ngaire Nepia
Presented by Mrs Nikki Tarapa
PASIFIKA AWARD – for male leadership Christopher Vave & Finn Alexander
PASIFIKA AWARD – for female leadership Chrisanna Taupaki
School Song
Summer Holiday – B Bennett & B Welch
CLASS AWARDS
PTA EFFORT AND ATTITUDE
YEAR 7
Presented by Mrs Vicki Leuschke & Mrs Lisa Perry
YEAR 8
Rm 1
Susan Marshall
Rm 5
Emma Neary
Rm 11 Jessica Pressnell
Rm 12 Ashleigh Higgs
Rm 30 Sophia Larsen
Rm 33 Devin O’Callaghan
Rm 36
Aaliyah Hurst
Rm 37
Hannah Lidgett
Rm 42
Harry Pritchard
Rm 43
Logan McGlade
Rm 3
Charismah Te Rangi
Rm 4
Kaylee Brooks
Rm 13 Amber-Lee Kelliher
Rm 14 Poppy Gibson
Rm 18 Samantha Gregory
Rm 28
Ethan Pondes
Rm 31
Jayden Temu
Rm 39
Meg Grey
Rm 40
Benjamin Wellstood
Rm 44
Keegan Orwin
Rm 45 Daniel Fawthrop
Choir
Streetcats’ Medley – R H Butler
You raise me up – B Graham & R Lovland
PTA ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Presented by Mrs Vicki Leuschke & Mrs Lisa Perry
YEAR 7
YEAR 8
Rm 1
Kaile Butcher
Rm 5
Josh Cooper
Rm 11 Erika Abecilla
Rm 12 Malia Carter
Rm 30 Ann Cato
Rm 33 Freya Coulson
Rm 36
Tara Doel
Rm 37
Ricky West
Rm 42
Namreta Bhottoya
Rm 43
Bradley Morrison
Rm 3
Amrinder Chhatwal
Rm 4
Yuki Smith
Rm 13 Vincent Bunning
Rm 14 Mikayla Younger
Rm 18 Annaliese Duke
Rm 28
Josh Soole
Rm 31
Brayden Riggs
Rm 39
Caleb Weck
Rm 40
Charlotte Newman
Rm 44
Zoe Morgan
Rm 45 Joseph Perry
PRINCIPAL AWARDS
Presented by Mr Gary Sweeney
Lain Haku
Justyce Taewa
Jonathan Westlake
Chelsea Falepeau
Joyce Singh
Josh Soole
Claramae van den Berg
ACADEMIC CUPS FOR 2015
Presented by Mr Gary Sweeney
Boy
Girl
Adam Gay
FAREWELL FROM YEAR 7
FAREWELL FROM YEAR 8
FAREWELL
Renee O’Sullivan
Joel Hawkins
Annaliese Duke
Mr Gary Sweeney
School Ukulele Group
The Show - by Reeves & Kripac as performed by Lenka
Daydream Believer- by John Stewart as performed by The
Monkeys
Thank you to the following for their generous support
PTA
David Mills Ltd
Roberts Family
Walters Family
Paper Plus
Pukekohe Rotary
Brooks Bulk Haulage Ltd
C Murray Plumbing Ltd
Pukekohe Rental Cars
Hutchinson Family