Ross School Visit
Ross School from New York will be visiting. Some of the ākonga from Paetawhiti will be involved with their visit.
Paerangi hikoi
Planning is also underway for the annual Paerangi Hikoi. The yearly event for our senior school is largely about whakawhanaungatanga, learning about our Ngapuhi history and establishing our Kura goals and standards for the year. Information will be sent home with ākonga prior to the event.
Ākonga and whanau powhiri
The whole of Kura will return on Tuesday Feb 9. There will be a pōwhiri involving all ākonga and their whānau at our gym at 168 Lower Dent St, Whangarei, starting at 10am. The pōwhiri is for all new staff, ākonga and their whānau. We are expecting over 250 people and advise whānau to arrive early and look for parking on the outside roads, because car parking space will be hard to find.
NOTE: All past students need to be at Paerangi by 9am to prepare for the pōwhiri. We ask whānau of current ākonga to bring a plate.
- 9.00am: Arrival current students and staff
- 10.00am: Start of pōwhiri for all new students, new staff and their whānau
- 11.00am: Light morning tea (all whānau of current students to please bring a plate to tautoko the kaupapa)
- 12.00pm: Paenuku ākonga to move to 78 Tarewa Rd campus for mihi whakatau for the opening of their new buildings.
Leaders Waitangi Retreat
This year’s Pou Arahi (student leadership team) will start the year off with a retreat in Waitangi February 4. It will be an early start for those involved, meeting at the Kura at 7:15am, and returning approximately 8pm.
The ākonga will attend the Iwi leaders Forum as guests of the Ngati Wai chairman Haydn Edmonds. Take part in some team building and have a guest speaker at dinner.
Ākonga will need to come to school in their number ones and pack some casual clothes, togs and a towel as well. The annual retreat is not only a time to get to know each other as the senior leaders of Te Kāpehu Whetū, but an opportunity to see leadership in action.
Permission forms will be given to ākonga at their PLP meeting on Tuesday.
Term 1, 2016 Starts
There will be a staggered start to the school year starting with the senior ākonga from Paerangi returning to complete their Personal Learning Plans in the following order:
- 02/02: Year 13
- 03/02: Year 12
- 04/02: Year 11
For all uniform enquiries contact the office on (09) 438 4228 and ask for Whaea Jackie. Whaea Dallas is handling the PE uniforms and all sports uniforms, including the travel kit.
Please note we have a supply of uniforms available through the office.
Massey University Trip (Year 10 & 11)
On September 1 (Year 10) and September 2 (Year 11) we have the opportunity for ākonga to go down to the Massey University Albany campus for an open day focused on Science. This is a chance for ākonga to see what is offered at the University and what types of jobs are available if you study Science. Further information will follow for the ākonga that will be participating.
2015 Kapa Haka Regionals
We are in full swing preparing for the Tai Tokerau Regional Kapa Haka competitions which are being held on Saturday 5 September in Kaitaia. We are the sixth group performing and will be on stage at 12.20pm. Our ākonga have been working really hard and this will intensify over the next 4 weeks as the competition approaches. The performing group will be travelling up on Friday 4 September and staying overnight, a second bus will go up Saturday morning for other supporters (akonga will have first priority for seats available). Further information will come in the upcoming weeks. If your child is in the group please ensure that they make trainings and are prepared with kai, inu and correct clothing.
Hui Whakapiki – Seniors Year 11 – 13
We are holding Hui Whakapiki for all senior Year 11-13 ākonga from 3.30 – 7pm on Thursday 6 August. This is an important opportunity to meet with Pouako about ākonga progress so far this year and to plan their academic programme for the rest of the year. All whānau and ākonga must attend to ensure that everyone is clear on the progress that has been made and any additional support or planning that needs to be put in place. If you are unable to make it during this time please contact the office so that we can arrange an alternate time when you can meet with pouako.
Matariki Celebration / Akonga Showcase
We will be holding an End of Term Matariki Celebration to showcase some of the mahi our ākonga have completed. It will finish around 3pm. Our ākonga will be presenting a range of their mahi and achievements including spoken word poetry, the Kura band, ngā Manu Kōrero, written/visual work will be displayed in Tapatoru as well. It would be great to get as many whānau as possible in attendence to celebrate our outstanding ākonga. Nau mai, piki mai, kake mai.