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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.
Just a reminder, today is the last day of the term and school finishes at 12.00pm today
Kia ora whānau,
Some of our mainstream Year 0/1/2 students may have mentioned visiting a different class than the one listed in their report. We apologise for any confusion this has caused during today’s transition. As you are aware, we are currently reshuffling classrooms and welcoming new kaiako, which is an exciting step for our kura. However, this has led to some confusion with class lists, which we apologise for.
To help our tamariki feel confident and clear about their 2025 classes and kaiako, we have planned a second class visit tomorrow morning at 9:15am for Year 0/1/2 students (Rooms 5, 1, and 2 for 2025). This will give them the chance to visit the classrooms/teachers mentioned in their reports, reconnect with their peers, and settle further.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we work through these changes. We are committed to ensuring that this transition is as smooth and positive as possible for all.
Ngā mihi nui,
Rotokawa School
Kia ora e te whānau,
As we near the end of the term, here is a reminder about all of the key dates coming up.
Wednesday 11th December - Final Whole School assembly - 9.30 am start
Wednesday 11th December - Pae Maia Whakanuia - 4.00pm
Wednesday 11th December - reports to come home
Thursday 12th December - Transition to 2025 classes/meet the teachers for students
Friday 13th December - School finishes at 12.00pm. LAST DAY OF THE SCHOOL TERM
First day of 2025, Tuesday 28th January 2025
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