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OUR SCHOOL

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.

 

TUAKIRITANGA

Tuakiritanga / Identity


“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.

  • Tū - to stand
  • Aki - to encourage
  • Kiri - skin
  • Tanga - time or circumstance 

AHUREA

Ahurea / Culture


“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.

  • Ahu - to tend, foster, nurture
  • Rea - young shoot/Growth

 

WHAKAMANA

Whakamana / Pride

 

“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.

  • Wha/whā/whaka - cause something to happen, empower
  • Mana - prestige, influence, power

 

MANAAKITANGA

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.

  • Mana - prestige, influence, power
  • Aki - to encourage
  • Tanga - time or circumstance

 

RANGITIRATANGA

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.

  • Ranga - weave, plait
  • Tira - company of travelers
  • Tanga - time or circumstance

 

KAITIAKITANGA

Kaitiakitanga / Guardianship

 

“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.

  • Kai - input/to feed, sustain - physically, mentally, spiritually
  • Kaitiaki - guardian, Protection
  • Aki - to encourage
  • Tanga - time or circumstance 

Vision and Values

The following vision statement and values were created with consultation of students, staff and the community.

Our Vision

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.


Our Values

Have fun – Include others – Be respectful – Be safe and responsible – Be truthful

These values guide our curriculum and learning across the school year.

Our Mission

Creating exciting learning through stimulating, challenging, supportive, inclusive and relevant experiences.

School Crest And Motto

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.
 

Vision and Values

What's happening at Rotokawa School?

Upcoming Events in September

Tue 10

Hell’s Gate trip

10 Sep 2024

Wed 11

Aquabots St. Mary’s

11 Sep 2024

Sat 14

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori

14 Sep 2024

Tue 17

Rip Grip Whip

17 Sep 2024

Wed 25

Speech Finals

25 Sep 2024

Thu 26

School Hangi

26 Sep 2024

Fri 27

School Fun Run

27 Sep 2024

Latest Notices

Term 3, Week 7 2024 - Newsletter
9 Sep 2024

 kia ora e te Whānau,
The newest Rotokawa newsletter is here and on Facebook! Check out the latest updates!

RAROTONGA 2025 Whānau hui - all must attend
9 Sep 2024

Rarotonga 2025

Kia ora e te whānau,


This letter is for all year 4 & 5 whānau to a meeting (outlined below) to discuss our 2025 Year 5/6 camp next year. This camp will be the trip of a lifetime to the wonderful islands of Rarotonga. 

 

Monday 16th September 2024,  3.15pm,  Pae Maia - Room 6/7


AGENDA:

  •  Karakia
  • Recap
  • Update on where we are at
  • Next steps - Fundraisers, payments etc 
  • Questions
  •  Karakia

If you have any questions please contact the school. 

Naku noa

 

ATTN: Room 2,9,10,11 - Hell's gate trip
6 Sep 2024

 

Rotokawa School  

6 Rotokawa Road

Phone: 64 (7) 3456 129

Fax:    64 (7) 3459 614

R.D. 4 

Rotorua

Email: admin@rotokawa.school.nz

 

Rooms 11,10, 9, & 2 - Class Trip - 10th September 9.30am-2.30pm


We are thrilled to announce that our classes will be visiting Hell's Gate Tikitere Waiora next Tuesday 10th September. This excursion will provide a hands-on connection to our classroom learning of local histories and Māori culture. By exploring the geothermal wonders of Hell's Gate, students will see firsthand how these natural features are intertwined with our local pūrākau, pakiwaitara and Māori traditions. This trip promises to enrich their learning experience and bring our classroom learning to life.


This trip will see the students walk the geothermal tracks listen to local stories and take in amazing views and aromas. They will experience a mud spa and a geothermal soak in the hot pools. If you do not want your child to participate in the pools please indicate it on the form below.


For students in these classes, please ensure

  • your child is at school by 8.40am at the latest
  • Make sure your child has morning tea and a drink (school lunches will be provided)
  • Togs and a towel
  • Plastic bag for dirty laundry
  • They will wear their school uniform, have a rain jacket and wear sensible walking shoes (no croc’s please as we will be
  • walking on hilly and uneven surfaces).
  • All students under 7 years of age need to bring their booster seats along to school.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the classroom teacher

Nga mihi,

Christine Masters, Tina Henry, John Taylor, Debbie Nurkka

 

 

 

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