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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.
Finally the day has arrived and I bet there are many excited tamariki up and about early this morning. A reminder that we meet at 8 am to pack vehicles and leave as soon as possible. If you are sending baking/biscuits etc, to have your child hand these in at camp.
Remember to pack morning tea a drink for this morning.
Attached is a copy of the proposed schedule of events for the next 4 days. Please note that it is subject to change due to weather, time and tides.
If you are intending to come to camp for a day trip to visit your child, please notify the school office first, make your way to Ohope Top 10 Holiday park and report in to Christine Masters, camp leader upon arrival. This is obviously for the safely of our kids and, as well, we will have parents supervising their groups and you may be unknown to them.
Nga mihi
Rotokawa School
Kia Ora Rotokawa whānau,
Here is a friendly reminder that we need lots of home baking for our 4 day camp. We need to cover 3 morning teas and 4 afternoon teas to feed 37 kids and 10 adults. Any home baking or packet biscuits will be greatly appreciated.
Fresh fruit, such as a bag of apples, mandarins or pears would also be appreciated as a healthy option.
If your child is at camp they can pack it in their bags and hand it in when we arrive at camp. (Please label all containers) If you are a wonderful parent who would just like to donate, these can be left at the office.
We thank you in advance for any food you can provide for morning and afternoon teas.
Nga mihi
Camp staff
Kia ora,
To clear up any confusion with the 1/2 day school closure for the Paid Union Meeting next week, camp will still go ahead as planned regardless of the Union meeting and school closure.
Matua Jamal and Ms Masters will attend a union meeting at another time and date.
We will see all parent helpers and students at school at 8am on Tuesday 19th March.
Nga mihi
Rotokawa School
Kia ora e te whānau,
On Tuesday 19th March, our staff will be attending the Rotorua Branch PM Paid Union Meeting.
To enable our teaching staff to do this, school will be closing at 12.30pm. If your child is at school on this day,
can please organise your tamaiti/tamariki to be picked up at 12.30pm on this day, that would be much appreciated.
Whakamana Kaiako: Paid Union Meetings Term 1 2024
Paid Union Meetings for primary and area school teacher members of NZEI Te Riu Roa to take a stand for the professional practice and expertise of teachers to be recognised and fairly valued through Mana Taurite/ pay equity. Whakamana Kaiako, Whakamana Tamariki.
These are paid union meetings as set out in the Employment Relations Act. NZEI Te Riu Roa members covered by the primary and area school teacher’s collective agreements are entitled to be released to attend.
We appreciate you working alongside us with this.
Kia ora, This is a friendly reminder that our camp tent pitching day is tomorrow (Thursday). Thank you for allowing your tent to be used for our camp.
As per the 2nd newsletter, parents who have supplied tents need to have either practiced pitching your tent at home with your child or;
attend our tent pitching day at school at 9.30am tomorrow (Thursday) to show your child and their sleeping group, how to pitch their tent.
It is important that they know how to pitch their own tent before we leave, as adult helpers will be spread out setting up other areas for camp.
Nga mihi
Rotokawa School
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