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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.
“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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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:
If you have any questions please contact the school.
Naku noa
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
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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