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Rotokawa School is a contributing primary school with nine classes. Our students come from both rural and urban settings.
We are a friendly whanau focused school, all parents and caregivers are welcome within the school and are encouraged to share in their child’s education. We believe that each child’s education will be most effective when home and school work together.
We have a happy, focused and caring environment. All our students are supported to achieve personal success, and to develop the skills to be contributing members of our school and active participants in their own learning and future successes.
At Rotokawa School, we have a warm, friendly environment that our children, staff and whanau enjoy being part of. During their six years at Rotokawa School, students are involved in and lead rich authentic learning contexts that they are able to apply to their life in our community. These learning contexts encompass our school pepeha and the local land marks and points around us here at Rotokawa School. Our children experience regular excursions out into our community to support their learning. We are lucky with our parent and whanau support which makes our adventures together possible.
“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.
“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.
Rangatiratanga / Leadership“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.
“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.
Manaakitanga / Kind and Caring practices"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.
“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.
29 Apr 2024
Mother’s day whakanuia
parakuihi / breakfast
FOR CATERING PURPOSES
If you would like to join us with your child/children, please RSVP SKOOLLOOP permission to confirm your attendance or email admin@rotokawa.school.nz by Tuesday 7th May.
Kia Ora,
Miniball is due to start week 2. No draw has been made available as yet. A reminder that we only have a year 0/2 team called Rotokawa Mini's and a year 3/4 team called Rotokawa Ōtauira. (There was a typo earlier in their spreadsheet as Atauira but we have requested this to be corrected).
Please follow the Rotorua Basketball Association Face Book page for information as it is given out. Often you will get the draw etc long before the school can get it out on Skool Loop.
All players must be registered on GameDay. If you haven't done so yet please ensure you do it before their game as no court side registrations can be made.
Nga mihi
Rotokawa School
Kia ora,
The Annual Mini Marathon is scheduled for this Friday the 4th. Unfortunately they have been slow on getting information and tracking sheets out so your child can log their runs on. If you have registered your child I am sure you will have your child out practicing already in the led up to the 2km run on Friday. Some will be sent home today.
Your child will receive a race bib and will run in their school uniform (shorts/t-shirt). Please have them run in shoes.
It can be chaotic around the venue so please talk to your kids about staying together in the group and stay with a buddy who is running in the same age bracket.
There is a $6 entry fee that can be paid directly to the school account with your child's name and Mini Marathon as reference.
The tamariki will be traveling to the venue by the school van and private cars. (Transporting parents will be advised under seperate notice)
Any patai, please ph or email christinem@rotokawa.school.nz
Nga mihi
Rotokawa School
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