Lost Property
Do you have a child at Te Mata? Are they missing anything? Clothes, drink bottles, lunch boxes, bags, togs, towels etc. Even scooters!
We have an ever growing pile of found items in our lost property trolley.There are over 50 items in there. Most are clothing items, many with names. Many with the same names. And many that keep reappearing! And before you say "If they have names you can just return them", it is up to you ensure your child learns to be responsible for their own property, and for us to encourage that self responsibility. And with around 600 children to look after, we can't really be following them around to make sure they all keep their own clothes together. That would be a little silly, don't you think. When would the teaching staff have time to teach?
So, did your child come home without any trousers recently? Or sans jumper, hat, socks? Or even shoes?
Could you please check your child/rens' school gear. We are aware children will just leave things where they fall, but we are equally aware they will simply pick things up and not check if the what they pick up is theirs.
Don't just check they have their gear, please check they have their own gear. We have a number of parents who have missing items of clothing or other items from their childs' bags and would very much like them returned.
As winter is fast approaching, your children will need their winter jumpers back. Please come and get them or make sure they do.
The trolley is located on the ramp outside the entrance to the school hall. On fine days (usually Fridays) the items will be displayed on the beaches between room one and the hall.
Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?
What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?
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36.3% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
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63.7% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
Scam Alert: Bank cold calls
ASB is warning customers about reports of cold calls from scammers claiming to be from ASB. These scammers are trying to obtain personal information, including usernames, dates of birth, and verification codes sent to your mobile phone.
🛡️ The "Caller Check" Test
If you get a call from someone claiming to be from ASB and you’re unsure, just ask them for a Caller Check. You will then be able to verify the call through the app.
Remember, banks will:
❌ Never ask for your banking passwords, PINs, or verification codes
❌ Never need to know your full credit card number – especially the CVC
❌ Never ask you to download software or remotely access your device
❌ Never ask you to purchase gift cards or transfer funds.
If you have received a phone call and think your account has been compromised, call ASB on 0800 ASB FRAUD (0800 272 372), or visit your local branch.
Forest & Bird: Upcoming Speaker on Nature-Based Topics
Come and hear HBRC Biodiversity Officer Scott Courtnell talk about plant pests affecting our region.
Full details in the attached document.
We welcome anyone interested in the environment to come along (you don't have to be a member).
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