Pouhere
Kia ora koutou e te whanau o Te Kāpehu Whetū,
Ka timata ahau i te panui ki te mōhio ki tētahi mahi tino pai!!!
Im going to start the panui this week acknowledging the outstanding achievement, tino kaha, of our very own Taihoronukurangi Porter-Lloyd at the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Northland Regional Awards. Tai was our only rep this year at the YES Awards, up against high schools 4x our size. Again and again our Kura punches above its weight and this year, Tai did just that.
There were 10+ others named in the Financial Management section and Tai took it out!!!
And more!!!……as we head into the last two weeks of the year I wish to acknowledge Paerangi (Years 11-13). Most of our senior ākonga have finished or near finished NCEA. I am so proud of their effort and achievements.
Kia pai to wiki
Whaea Rae
Kia Tū Rangatira Aī
On Thursday night, out of 92 Northland teams and 20 finalists, Taihoronukurangi Porter-Lloyd won a top award at the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Northland Regional Awards 2024.
He won the Bridge Advisory Excellence in Financial Management for his Battle Belts business, which creates Māori-designed weightlifting belts for safe, comfortable, high-performance lifting at the gym. As well as this, he was one of three finalists in the BDO Award: Excellence in Rangatahi Māori Business. Congratulations, Tai…..
Also, a big mihi to Whaea Ataria for teaching and mentoring Tai this year, our only Business student. With a brand-new baby to look after this year she still managed to find time and energy to support Tai with this work and was always adaptable, positive and knowledgeable. Thank you, Whaea Ataria.
Paenuku
Kia Māori – Kia Matau – Kia Tū Rangatira Ai
He aha te tou o te ringa wiri? He aro ki te hā a Hine Rēhia. a Tānerore pakia! Ko te Hinerehia, ā, Tane Rore. Kia Tū Rangatira, Tu Māori ai te apōpōtanga.
KO AHAU KI RARO, WHAKAITI KEI RUNGA. KO PAENUKU E TŪ NEI!
Paetata/Paetawhiti
Ngā pūrongo week 3
Tēnā koutou e te whānau. kua tere haere te wahanga tuawha o te tau nei nō reira. Ānei mātou mo te wiki tuatoru ki ngā whare o paetata me paetawhiti. In week 3, paetata and paetawhiti whare have been actively preparing for iron māori through dedicated sessions in running, cycling, and swimming. paetata has been particularly impressive, with some students stepping up as sports leaders, showing really good tuakana teina skills by guiding their teina down at paenuku. The whanaungatanga between paetata and paetawhiti has created a lively atmosphere, especially during the Friday afternoon stem challenges, where each whare gets creative and competitive. The positive energy and team spirit have kept everyone motivated and engaged. making each week even more exciting.
He Puna Ruku Mātauranga O Whangaruru: See the Panui PDF for this section
Paerangi
Kia ora e te whanau,
We are on the wind down to the end of year for Paerangi. This means, there’s only 2 weeks (10 days) officially left to complete NCEA/UE on time. It is great to see the majority of our ākonga closing in on last assessments. We are now looking at the quality of their credits, with opportunities to boost the level of NCEA from achieved to merit/excellence.
It is also important: we maintain our high standards around attendance, uniform, no phones, and most importantly academic effort……No falling off the waka now!!!
PLEASE NOTE DATES:
This week:
– Mon 4th–Fri 8th Nov: NCEA/UE &Training for Iron Māori (if on the team)
Next week:
– Monday 11th Nov:
1. NCEA Level 2 Te Reo Māori Exam
2. Class photos for Paerangi (in No.1 & 2A for Academy)
3. End of Year reports emailed to whanau
4. Sign out day, IF NCEA/UE is complete
5. Toitū Te Tiriti Hikoi powhiri Porowini marae 5pm
– Tuesday-12-14th Completing NCEA/UE for those who havent finished
Iron Māori Training for those in a TEAM
– Friday 15th Nov Iron Māori Teams leave in afternoon for Tāmaki
– Saturday 16th Nov Iron Māori in Tāmaki
• Friday 22nd Nov – Senior Prize giving and Year 13 Graduation
NOTE: Monday 11th November – For your Paerangi class photos & the Powhiri
– Please ensure you are in your Number Ones.
• Boys – Long dress trousers, dress shoes, black socks, ironed school shirt.
• Girls – Ballet flat style shoes, stockings, long or short skirt, ironed school shirt.
• Academy Boys – also need 2A uniform (Whaea Jackie will sort with you)
Ngā mihi
Matua Ropata and Whaea Brenda
Tuakana Hauora,
RFL Fitness & IronMāori
: See the Panui PDF for this section
Attendance
PLEASE NOTE:
Along with disallowing cell phones and IT devices from being used in Kura (unless part of a lesson and allowed for learning by Pouako) another Government policy being measured is Student Attendance. See below:
The Government has set a target of 70% regular attendance for every student each term for 2024
Attendance is linked to both student wellbeing and to attainment. Ministry of Education insights studies show that attending Kura regularly is, on average, associated with more positive wellbeing outcomes. Attendance is also linked to student attainment, especially in secondary students.
Although we have a good attendance rate across the Kura, it can be better. Our attendance across both sites is usually around mid-high 70s.
We understand that there are valid and important reasons for ākonga to be out of school at times and this is ok but please let the tari know when and why your child is absent.
Tari Year 7-13 ring Whaea Jackie: (09) 955 9996
Tari Year 1-6 ring Whaea Sam: (09) 438 8033
Automated text notification of absence
We have reinitiated our automated text message system for absences starting next week. If your child is marked with an unknown absence in the morning on an automatic text message will be sent to the primary caregiver(s) to notify them.
Thank you very much to all whanau who have responded to these texts either by replying or contacting the office. This has made a significant difference to the number of unjustified absences we have.
Policies
Te Kāpehu Whetū has worked with SchoolDocs to create a website for our policies and procedures.
The school works on a subscription basis with SchoolDocs to maintain, update, and review our policies. SchoolDocs provides us with a comprehensive core set of policies, which have been well-researched and align with the National Education and Learning Priorities. The policies and procedures are tailored to our school, and the school supplies specific information such as our charter, and procedures for behavior management, reporting to parents, etc.
SchoolDocs updates, modifies, or creates policies in response to changes in legislation or Ministry guidelines, significant events, reviews/requests from schools, and regular reviewing from the SchoolDocs team. Our school board has the opportunity to view changes/additions and comment on them before they are implemented.
We invite you to visit the site at School Docs
Kaupapa
We believe passionately in our culture, our people, our ākonga, and we know that through hard work, commitment, and focused support they will achieve within the Kura and beyond. We do this hereby acknowledging the 28 Māori Battalion and the price paid for citizenship, so that ‘we’ can “Navigate Māori Futures”.
To do this we commit to success in all its forms:
Kia Māori – Be Māori – Be
An education that validates Māori knowledge and ways of learning.
Kia Mātau – Be Knowledgeable – Know
Encouraging innovation, inquiry, the development of specialised knowledge and skills.
Kia Tū Rangatira Ai – Be Rangatira – Do
Development of strong character and personal excellence, living with mana.
Nā
Raewyn Tipene
POUHERE
Important Dates
See Calendar for Key Events