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“Inā kei te mohio koe ko wai koe, I anga mai koe i hea, kei te mohio koe. Kei te anga atu ki hea”
If you know who you are and where you are from, then you will know where you are going
The ability to stand confidently in their unique self.
Kei te tū kaha, tū maia i tīna ake ahurei.
“Inā kei te mōhio koe ko wai koe, I anga mai koe i hea, kei te mōhio koe. Kei te anga atu ki hea”
If you know who you are and where you are from, then you will know where you are going
The ability to support others to develop a sense of belonging at Rotokawa School.
Kei te mihi ētahi atu ki te whānau o Rotokawa.
“Ko au ko koe, ko koe ko au"
I am you and you are me
The ability to empower others to take pride in who they are and themselves as learners at Rotokawa School.
Ka whakamana i ētahi atu, ki te eke angitu.
"Manaaki whenua, manaaki tangata, haere whakamua"
Care for the land, care for the people, go forward!
The ability to reflect on the situation at hand and display, offer and encourage others to also use safe, caring and kind practices.
Nā te huritao me te mahi o te ākonga, hei aki ai ētahi atu ki te tiaki i ngā tangata, i ngā mea i ngā taiao.
“He waka eke noa”
A canoe which we are all in with no exception
The ability to display empathy, knowledge, understanding and innovation while guiding others to achieve their full potential.
Nā te aroha, me te mōhiotanga o te ākonga hei aki aki ia i ētahi atu ki te whakatutuki i o rātau tino pukenga.
“Titiro whakamuri, kokiri whakamua”
Look back and reflect so you can move forward
The ability to show oneself as a nurturing and caring learner who protects people, the environment, learning and knowledge.
He tangata akaiaki o ngā mea katoa i ngā wā, i ngā wahi.
The following vision statement and values were created with consultation of students, staff and the community.
Whakaarohia etahi atu; he pai ki te kura, he pai ki te ako, ki te whakapai ake i to wawata.
Consider others; enjoy school, enjoy learning, to improve your future.
Have fun – Include others – Be respectful – Be safe and responsible – Be truthful
These values guide our curriculum and learning across the school year.
Creating exciting learning through stimulating, challenging, supportive, inclusive and relevant experiences.
The crest shows the warrior chief on the prow of a canoe. It represents an old motto “Kia Hiwa Ra” which means “Look Ahead” – the current school motto “Whakaaro Nui Ki Etahi” means “Great Thoughts for Others” or “Consider others”.
Teachers use these terms with the children in class to support their learning along with our school vision and values.
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Kia ora e te whānau,
Here is the draw for Friday 22 August with team names for play-offs. Our Rotokawa Titans (Y3–Y4 B Grade) will be taking on the St Mary’s Tigers at 4:00pm on Court 2 .
Game Details:
Friday 22 August 2025
4:00pm – Court 2
Opposition: St Mary’s Tigers
Please note: There is NO miniball or basketball next week due to the AA & A Secondary School Prems. The next games will be held on Friday 5th September, followed by the final night on 12th September.
Come along and support our tamariki as they represent Rotokawa with pride, teamwork, and resilience — go Titans!
Kia ora e te whānau,
A reminder that our MIGs Gymnastics competition is tomorrow in Rotorua. Please be at school normal time as we will be leaving 9:15am—9:20am.
We have four teams representing Rotokawa, with students competing in the Springers (Novice) Women’s Artistic Gymnastics grade:
???? Timetable:
Arrival & Warm-Up: 9:30am – 9:45am
Competition: 10:15am – 12:30pm
Pack up & Results: 12:30pm – 1:00pm
Please ensure students are at school on time in full school uniform with Leotard, with a packed lunch, drink bottle, and any gear they may need. Transport will be organised through school and parent helpers.
We are proud of our tamariki and look forward to seeing them shine, ngā mihi nui to our whānau for the support!
Ngā manaakitanga,
John Taylor | Sports Coordinator
Kia ora e te whānau!
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