BOT – Rotokawa School

BOT Role

School Board of Trustees are responsible for the school performance and ensuring that all legal requirements are met. The Board normally consists of five elected parents, plus the Principal and Teacher representative. There is provision to co-opt up to three people where necessary when specific skills are needed.

The board works with its local community to make sure that the school works in a way that is appropriate for the students, families and wider community that it serves.

Creates the school Charter and Strategic Plan. These describe the board’s long term plans for the school or and sets goals that will help make them happen.

Monitors progress towards the long-term plan and goals to make sure the things that are happening in the school are going in the right direction’

Monitors and evaluates student progress and achievement to make sure that every student is getting the preparation they need to survive and thrive in the world.

Makes overall decisions about the school property (grounds and buildings), finances, curriculum (what is taught) and administration. These decisions are often made on the advice of the principal and staff, and are carried out by the principal and staff once they are made.

Makes sure that the school meets the government’s responsibilities under the Treaty of Waitangi.

Makes sure that other government requirements are met – for example, the requirements for the needs of priority learners (Māori learners, Pasifika learners and learners with special education needs) to be identified, planned for and met.

Appoints and supports the principal and assesses their performance.

Is a good employer to its staff. The board employs all the staff including the principal. This means that the board has a responsibility to make sure that the school provides a safe and healthy environment for them all to work in, and obeys the law about employment conditions.

If you wish to contact any member of the Board of Trustees contact the school office and you will be given the appropriate information.

Board of Trustees

Nikki Lynskey

Presiding Member

presidingmember@rotokawa.school.nz

Regan Williams

PRINCIPAL

principal@rotokawa.school.nz

Talia Wahapango

bot@rotokawa.school.nz

Paraone Pirika

Hapuu Representative

bot@rotokawa.school.nz

Cara Black

bot@rotokawa.school.nz

Alia Branson

bot@rotokawa.school.nz

Adele Hubbard

bot@rotokawa.school.nz

Christina Roberts

Staff Representative

bot@rotokawa.school.nz

Bell Times

9.00 am – Block 1 – Learning starts

10.30 am – Morning – Kai

10.40 am – Morning – Play

11.00 am – Block 2 – Learning starts

12.30 pm – Lunch – Kai

12.45 pm – Lunch – Play

1.30 pm – Block 3 – Learning starts

3.00 pm – Home time

Dress Code/School Uniform

After community consultation and the Board of Trustees approval, we have some exciting news; we now have a new school uniform which all students will wear from 2023 onwards. This new initiative ties in with our local school curriculum based around identity and culture. By having a school uniform we are instilling a sense of belonging to our tamariki. This will give all our tamariki pride when they are wearing their uniform at school, on class trips and around the community. Below we have the costs for each item of uniform and the payment options that will be available. The school uniform items will only be able to be purchased through the school office. Please contact the office if you have any questions or would like to discuss payment plans. Payments for uniforms can be made now at the school office.

Uniform
2023
Compulsory from Term 1, 2023 for all students. Uniform will be compulsory for all students Year 0-6 .

Other Uniform notices

A bucket hat will be provided to each child in the school at the start of the school year. This hat is to remain at school and will need to be worn during outside activities/interval and lunchtimes. There is no cost to the whānau for this unless their child loses their hat. A $30 replacement fee may be requested.

Necklaces, bracelets and rings are not encouraged. Injuries may result during everyday play.

Pierced ears: Studs only please, no pendant styles or hoops which could catch and tear your child’s ear lobe.

Sports Teams – Students selected for sports teams may be given a uniform to wear for the day (or the season). It is expected that these uniforms are worn with pride, treated with respect and returned freshly washed to the office.

Lost Property – It is recommended that all items of clothing and property be named. All school uniforms will be labeled with last names. Lost property can be inspected at any time. Periodically unclaimed property is donated to a clothing bank.

Reporting to Parents/Caregivers

Below outlines a range of methods that Rotokawa School work to report to whānau/families.

Kōrero mai – Talk to me – To begin every year, Rotokawa School starts with a ‘Kōrero mai – Talk to me’ session which allows children, parents/caregivers and whānau/families the opportunity to come in and discuss their child’s likes, strengths, aspirations, family structures etc with the classroom teacher. It is a ‘get to know you’ time that allows teachers to be able to connect and therefore differentiate instruction within the classroom environment.

Formal Reporting – Twice a year (end of Term 2 and Term 4), Rotokawa School provides a written report for parents/caregivers. These reports are followed by Parent/Teacher Interviews in Term 1, which allow parents/caregivers to discuss the report. Booking for this is done via our SkoolLoop app.

Conversations – The staff welcomes contact with parents and caregivers. We also have an open door policy that allows parents/caregivers to come in to school from 8.00-8.30 to have a conversation with classroom teachers. Alternatively, if you require a conversation outside this time, meetings with the classroom teacher can be organised in person, via email with the classroom teacher, via Seesaw or through contacting our office administrator. We prefer you avoid 2.45 – 3pm during packing up times. It can seem chaotic and is a very busy student management time for the teachers. Please wait for your child outside the classroom.

Communication

Rotokawa School has a range of communication methods that allow us to connect with our whānau/families and wider community.

Physical Communication – We welcome all to visit us at – Address: 6 Rotokawa Road, R.D. 4, Rotorua
Phone Communication – We welcome phone calls – Phone: 64 (7) 3456 129 Mobile: (027) 756 9225
Direct Email to staff
Rotokawa School Website –The school website has: Up to date news, e-newsletter, About our school – classrooms, staff, FOTS, BOT, and Sponsors, class options, curriculum, Calendar, and Community News
Rotokawa School Facebook – This page includes: Celebrations within the school, Photos and mentions of learning and lunchtime activities within the school, Notes and messages, and Links to our school website
Rotokawa School App – SkoolLoop – Head to the App store/Play store and download ‘Skool Loop’ . This is an app where you can connect with our school in regards to: Absentees, Calendar – school calendar/events, Notices, Newsletter, Permission forms – Key form of permissions and Contact information.
Seesaw – Seesaw provides an online learning portfolio that is specific to your child. It is a means in which home and school can have better communication via an online platform. Head to the App store/Play store and download ‘Seesaw Family’. If you already have this app, you should be able to see your child’s class. If you are new to our school or are not yet connected, your classroom teacher will be sending home a QR code and information for you to connect.

BOT Role

Board of Trustees

Nikki Lynskey

Regan Williams

Talia Wahapango

Paraone Pirika

Cara Black

Alia Branson

Adele Hubbard

Christina Roberts

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