Category Archives: Academy

We are into the last full week of school year with Prize-givings and Graduations all on the books.  It is so important that whanau come along and help us celebrate the year that was.

• Paenuku – This Wednesday 6^th Dec – 10am @ TBC
• Paerangi – This Friday 8^th Dec – 6pm @ Maumahara (whanau tickets with Whaea Jackie)
• Paetata & Paetawhiti – Next Monday 11^th Dec – 11am @ Whare o Paetawhiti

This week Paetawhiti (Year 9 &10s) will be off with Moana Futures Tues/Wed/Thurs…kinas on again!!

On the weekend a number of ākonga competed at the Iron Māori event in Tamaki at Okahu Bay.

It had been cancelled due to the sink hole that formed earlier in the year but at the last minute they decided to run the event and our kura stepped up and sent down 4 teams. Only Kura there!!!

And again, one of our teams took out first place in the team event…up against adult teams…TKW!!!

Paenuku

I haere mātou ki Tamaki Makaurau ki te Zoo, Rainbows End me Kelly Tarltons. He rawe ki a ratoute haerenga. Ngā mihi ki ngā kaimahi katoa me te roopu tautoko.

Paetata/Paetawhiti

• This week we were visited by Geva, the art specialist at Humdervasser centre
• On Tuesday we played Ki O Rahi with Ngātihine, and ākonga are becoming more skilled
• On Thursday Staff Louis put ākonga through their RFL run, press-ups, and burpees. It was great to see the participation and everyone giving it their best.
• Iron Māori Tamaki – What a weekend, what an event…Read more in the actual newsletter!

Academy

• Teina Christmas Camo Disco, Raapa 6th Hakihea
• Hoake tatou! E whai ake nei ko te pōkanikani o te tau
• We need your support to send our cadets to ITALY 2024, where they will retrace the footsteps of the 28th Māori Battalion and commemorate the sacrifices made 80 years ago at the Battle of Monte Cassino.

Only 2 and a bit weeks left of kura for the year and we are still full on at both sites.

This week at Paenuku we carried out our karakia for the 2 prefabs that have been moved on to our site. We had to get them open so our wāhine can organise the space before we come back in 2024! Our tamariki from Mokopuna ECE who are Year 1s next year, also joined us as they will be the first students along with our current Year 1 ākonga to use the new space…exciting.

While up at Paetata we had Moana Futures in for two days taking everyone through the information and skills required to enter the moana, This included a day at the pools, to ensure they had the swminning skills to go out. On Friday, out they went to Kowharewa Bay to put into practice the learning and slills …..ohhhh and the kina and crayfish were delish!! Next weeks its Paetawhitis turn.

On our Teachers Only Day we worked through planning for 2024 and hosted uncle Hori Parata, Clive Stone and 2 scientist from Victoria university, up here talking about Tuatara with Ngati Wai. Very interesting hearing about the behaviour and habitats of this elusive moko. As with all our mahi of late we are consolidating our connection and learning in the Taiao through our own mātauranga and science. It’s a field that we want to strengthen and enhance in 2024, here at Te Kāpehu Whetū.

Lastly, we held the first of a series whanau hui for those whanau interested in the transition of their tamariki from Paenuku (Year 6) to Paetata (year 7/8) and what that might hold.

This Tuesday evening at 5pm we hold the second whanau hui for whanau wanting to know more about Paetawhiti (Years 9&10) in 2024. We look forward to catching up and sharing our vision.

Paenuku

The new whare were blessed this month in preparation for 2024 opening. Our tamariki who were on site, our building crew, whaea Raewyn, whaea Kaye, whaea Hera and others were able to be a part of this event as matua Glen and matua Morore offered the karakia.

Paetata/Paetawhiti

Our Ngatiwai tohunga, matua Hori Parata visited Te Kāpehu Whetū

• Matua Hori Parata shares his matauranga with Paetata and Paetawhiti. His expertise in Tohora recovery is recognised nationally.
• Matu Hori has been involved in this type of mahi for decades and is a leader in developing tohora recovery protocols. His knowledge is something he has grown up around and has been handed down to him by his uncles.
• Matua Hori encouraged the ākonga to embrace their environment.
• TOITU TE MARAE A TANE – “If the land is well the sea is well the people will thrive”
• Matua Hori and Clive stone from Ngātiwai Trust Board also visited with scientists from victoria university. They will be looking at projects with Ngātiwai that will be suitable for our ākonga. These will include Kauri-ora, research interest in caleurpa and other taonga species in our rohe.
• Paetata ākonga tau 7 & 8 were privileged to spend 3 days with Moana Futures learning water safety whilst gathering kaimoana.

Paenuku

Hei ta Tangaroa… “TIAKI MAI I AHAU, MĀKU ANŌ KOE E TIAKI”

Ko te kaupapa o te wāhanga tuawhā, ko Tangaroa. Ko Tangaroa me ōna hononga, herenga, riponga katoa.

He kai tiaki, he taonga, he tipua

He ariki, he taniwha, he tupua

Tangaroa Whakamautai!

Paetata/Paetawhiti

He Nohonga Ngātautanga Ahau me Te Taiao

• Week 6 was full with wāhine Māori visiting from ERO – They enjoyed time with Paetata, and Paetawhiti ākonga and were proud of them all. Compliments were received at wā whakarite. They mentioned how they felt the wairua of the kaupapa and commented on the commitment shown by ākonga.
• Paetata and Paetawhiti kōhine enjoyed a day of cooking and sharing their talents with each other. They planned the day and brought all the ingredients they needed to create their own delicious dish, in some cases more than one dish.
• Ākonga enjoyed a day learning and creating ‘tukutuku’, an innovative and contemporary way that teaches the traditional Māori art form of tukutuku. The most amazing learning – our ākonga were able to tell their own story through tukutuku.

Firstly – our Tau 6 (Mangoroa) are in the last weeks of their time at Paenuku before moving from primary level to intermediate. This is a big shift for them and we want to ensure a smooth transition. Whaea Petina is inviting current year 6 and year 7 whanau to join her and staff for an introduction to our TKW Whare Tuakana to see what the future holds and to go through the opportunities and expectations we have for 2024 Tau 7 and Tau 8
– 2024 Paetata – 5pm Tues 21st November

Second – similarly our Tau 8s are on the move through Paetata (Years 7&8) to Paetawhiti (Years 9&10) so we want to hold an evening for current year 8 and 9 whanau to hear about next year’s opportunities and expectations we have for 2024 Tau 9 and Tau 10
– 2024 Paetawhiti – 5pm Tues 28th November

We will also be letting potential new whanau know to attend these evenings as well

Third – again farewell for the year to all our Paerangi ākonga who have finished their NCEA mahi and are studying for their exams or on leave…..stay safe….enjoy….get a summer job!!

Lastly – once again farewell to our two Year 13s the Manaaki’s….thank you, guys.

Paenuku

Ētahi mahi i tenei wāhanga..Harikoa ngā tamariki ki ngā mahi tunu kai i tēnei wāhanga. Reka rawa ngā kai. Kaha hoki rātou ki te mahi ā roopu, ā takirua rānei. Mīharo ō koutou mahi!

Paetata/Paetawhiti

He Nohonga Ngātautanga Ahau me Te Taiao

• Term 4 Week 5: ‘Tri Oceans’ – We were grateful for the opportunity to visit Aroha Island with a team of experienced marine researchers and educators based in Te Pēwhairangi Ipipiri (The Bay of Islands).
• Tau 9 and Tau 10 ākonga celebrate their learning for the day together. Julius Tipene (Tau 10), and Gaze Tilialo (Tau 9) received the 1st Prize overall receiving a Tri Oceans Tee-Shirt.
• Tau 9 and Tau 10 Haerenga ki Ruapekapeka, Kororareka me Te Rau Aroha. All three places that our students visited had significant historical value to the kaupapa of our Kura in recognising how far we have come as a people and also reminding us of the mahi that we still to do in moving forward as a kura.

Paerangi

• Remember to maintain uniform standards as it contributes to a positive school environment and helps foster self-discipline and responsibility.
• IronMaori Tamaki is scheduled for Saturday, December 2nd and we are taking two teams this year.

Academy

As we did last week, the Academy and staff traveled to Waikaretu marae, on the Pouto peninsula, to pay our respects.

• These final weeks are a crucial time for our students to secure the credits they need to pass their NCEA. The right attitude is the key to success. The teachers and staff are here to support you.
• Remember to maintain uniform standards as it contributes to a positive school environment and helps foster self-discipline and responsibility.
• IronMaori Tamaki is scheduled for Saturday, December 2nd and we are taking two teams this year.