WOW WOW WOW $22,414 is more than enough money to build our new set of basket swings. A HUGE thank you to every Tamariki and Whānau who supported our Mathathon. This afternoon, we not only celebrated our top money earners but also recognised our Maths MVPs, chosen by their classroom teacher for the most improved maths in each class. Each of these children chose a new ball to take home. We also celebrated our top 10 children who earned the most money individually, as well as our families of siblings who also were top earners. We also awarded certificates to a large number of children who collected more than $100 individually and gave away hundreds of spot prizes throughout the day and in our assembly. It was undoubtedly a great way to end the term. Once again, thank you for your contribution to this fundraiser. Our Basket Swing has been ordered and is scheduled for installation in the last week of May. A big thanks to Mrs Travers and Miss Rumney for all of their behind-the-scenes efforts, not only with the fundraising but also with the energy and excitement for maths. We hope you all have a great holiday.

Kia ora e te whānau Our latest newsletter is out now! Ngā mihi nui, The Pāpāmoa Primary Team

Awesome to celebrate our year 5-6 swimming sport and cluster champs today! Congratulations to our swimmers.

LOST PROPERTY The end of the school term is upon us and our lost property box is full!! We will have this laid out over the next two days so please come and have a look if you are missing anything. Any unclaimed items that have not been collected will be donated to charity in the school holidays.

Don't forget to place your pizza order for Friday! Orders close at 9am tomorrow. Orders can be placed through our school shop (sorry no cash orders) https://www.papamoa.school.nz/shop

The EPro8 Challenge is the inter-school science and engineering competition. Every year over 25,000 students from throughout New Zealand take part. Students participate in a series of events: firstly within their school and then, (if selected), at an inter-school event. These events are designed to promote science, engineering and problem solving. On Wednesday and Thursday week, 35 Year 5/6 students worked together in small teams building solutions to problems presented. Some of the changes included creating a bungee jump, ‘caveman car’, reclining chair, and a puppet show These hands-on activities, with purpose built equipment, are a lot of fun and a real challenge too! A Team of 4 will be selected to represent the school after the holidays at the BOP event.

Over this week we have been celebrating our students who excelled in the PAT Maths test. We are SO very proud of all of their success!