Pānui ā Kura – 21 October 2024

October 21, 2024
Academy, Newsletters, Paenuku, Paerangi, Paetawhiti, Panui

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Pouhere

Kia ora koutou e te whanau o Te Kāpehu Whetū,

Wow, what a start we have had already. This term week 1 started off down at Maumahara. There we had a pōwhiri to welcome four new tamariki and Matua Nathan to Te Kāpehu Whetū Teina
(Paenuku). Matua Nathan will be helping in our akomanga over the term working alongside our Pouako. He brings with him years of experience and a lot of knowledge with him; we look forward to having him in the kura. It has been a massive first week back for our kura. Tamariki trained hard to finalize their bracket for the Kapa Haka Regionals. Lots of hard work, time, and effort went into learning their bracket and they all did Te Kāpehu Whetū, their whanau, and themselves proud. A big shout out to our tutors Whaea Sam, Matua Gene, and Whaea Erana who worked hard alongside our tamariki to get them stage-ready. We also thank all the kaimahi who put in the hours behind the scenes to awhi where needed. Like the saying goes “It takes a village” and the village pulled together to achieve something to be extremely proud of.

Ngā mihi
Whaea Rae

 

Kapa Haka Regional Results

Unofficial Results
5 Roopu to represent Te Tai Tokerau
1st – Te Rangianiwaniwa
2nd – Te Pū O Te Wheke
3rd – Kawakwa
4th – Te Rawhitiroa
5th – Horahora

 

Iron Māori Update

Kia ora koutou,
We are excited to announce that training has kicked off for the IRONMĀORI Tāmaki 2024 triathlon, happening on Saturday, 16th November! Our students are gearing up for the event, with those keen to compete working hard in their individual disciplines of either cycling, swimming, or running. For our non-competitive students, training is still full steam ahead as they focus on building their aerobic fitness and muscular endurance.

A big mihi to all the students who have stepped up to the challenge of working towards selection in our 2024 Iron Māori triathlon squad. We are proud of your commitment and determination as you begin this exciting journey toward participating in such an inspiring event. Ka mau te wehi! Keep up the fantastic work! Mauri ora,

Matua Rua

 

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

 

View/Download21 October 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

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Pānui ā Kura – 11 October 2024

October 11, 2024
Academy, Newsletters, Paenuku, Paerangi, Paetawhiti, Panui

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Pouhere

Kia ora koutou e te whanau o Te Kāpehu Whetū,

A reminder that Kura starts back this coming Monday 14th. ALL current ākonga to be at Maumahara by 9am in uniform.

We will welcome 2 new staff and 5 new ākonga this term. The Powhiri starts at 9.30am. Once the powhiri is complete, we will bus Paenuku back down to Tarewa. The new staff starting are:

– Matua Neville Tohu who will be working with Matua Moses as Pou Awhina providing sports programmes and mentoring to our ākonga, particularly our Tai tama tāne.

– Matua Nathan Warner, an experienced Pou Ako starting as a Pou Awhina, will be based down at Paenuku supporting staff with day to day delivery of our programme.

The first week of term is all about prep for Kapahaka regionals on Saturday 18th October.

– Paenuku will practice their bracket right through the week and then will stay over Friday night. They will be up at 5am, prepped and leaving for Kaikohe at 6am. They are first on at 8.30am.

– Paetata to arrive at Kura by 5am Saturday morning, prep and leave for Kaikohe at 8.30am and on stage at 11.30am. They have been practicing right through the second week of holidays.

Whaea Kerrian will send permission slips today and more information to whanau during the week. Please return these so we can confirm our numbers and of course
JOIN US IN KAIKOHE NEXT SATURDAY FOR THE 2x PERFOMANCES.

Ngā mihi
Whaea Rae

 

Paetawhiti/Paerangi

During the holidays we ran a Work Ready Programme – 13 ākonga put their hand up to take part The idea behind the programme was:

– To give ākonga a taste of work
– The legal requirements they need to be aware of to work
– The obligations to an employer

We will share some of the stories over the next few weeks:

 

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

 

View/Download11 October 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

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Pānui ā Kura – 27 September 2024

September 27, 2024
Academy, Newsletters, Paenuku, Paerangi, Paetawhiti, Panui

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Pouhere

Kia ora koutou e te whanau o Te Kāpehu Whetū,

Term 3 – “Mahi kua oti”…..done and dusted!!!

Its been an tino pukumahi term with both kura sites, Teina and Tuakana, prepping for Regional Kapa Haka, in Kaikohe, first week of Term 4.

I’d like to mihi to our Pouako and Pouawhina for ensuring we had cover and our programme of learning continued despite staff being down and out māuiui.

Welcome back Whaea Lu!!

See you next term Whaea Hera!!…..we got this!!

Tai Tokerau Regional Kapahaka is Sat 18th & Sun 19th October, in Kaikohe.

It’s 1st week back of Term 4. Paenuku and Paetata are on Saturday morning!!!

Our Teina are first kapa on at 8.30am

Our Tuakana are on at 11.30am Because of the early start, we are planning to have Paenuku stay at Kura Friday evening. We will get them up early, prep them to head to Kaikohe.

More information to whanau soon.

Ngā mihi
Whaea Rae

Paenuku

NAU MAI, HOKI MAI KI NGĀ AKOMANGA O MEREMERE, ME TŪAHIAHI!

Ko te kaupapa motuhake ō tēnei wāhanga tuatoru o te tau, Ko tēnei, Te Tū Rangatira.

E ako ana mātou I ngā āhuatanga ā te Rangatira. Me ngā pakiwaitara e pā ana kia, Māui. Kia wetewete I ētahi kōrero, pūrākau e hāngai ana kia Māui me wā tātou nei Tino Rangatira nō konei mai te Tai Tokerau.

Tēnei mātou e maioha atu nei, e mihi nei, Tēnā rā tātou katoa, manawatia te māhi o te rangatira.

Nei rā ka rere ngā mihi kia koutou te whānau o Te Kāpehu Whetū whānui i huihuia mai ki te whakanui i te kaupapa whakahirahira o te wā nei. Nau Mai Rā te tau hōu Māori, Rauhī mai e ngā hua nui o Te Mātahi o Te Tau.

E kaha ana e ngā tamariki o Paenuku ki te hanga tāonga, māhi toi, mō te rā mākete. He ngākaunuitia tēnei mō ngā tamariki, e māhi tahi ana, kia kite atu I ngā hua kua pūawaitia e ngā tamariki hei whakamana, hei hiki hei tautoko i te kaupapa e aha tēnei mea te Tū Rangatira me ōna tūahuatanga katoatia.

HE HUIHUINGA TANGATA O PAENUKU WHĀNUI!

He miharo katoa ngā iho pū manawa o Meremere me Tūahiahi ki te whakarite i ngā māhinga toi e hāngai ana ki Te tū Rangatira, ko ngā tūmomo māhi toi, rāranga, whakakarakara tīhate, hanga tititōrea anō hoki. Māhi nui i roto i tēnei wahanga, e mihi kau ake ana kia kōutou kātoa.

Tū Rangatira, Tū Whakangahau I roto I taku Reo Māori e!

‘KIA KOTAHI TE WHAKAARO, KIA TŪ TAHI AI TĀTOU’

Inā te mahi he rangatira. Tēnei kā mihi ki ngā tamariki kātoa e tino pūmau ana ki ngā tikanga o Paenuku.

E ako ana rātou i ngā tūāhuatanga o te māhi rangatira. He tino pai kia rātou te mātakitaki ati i ngā kiriata e pā ana kia Māui he tipua, me ētahi atu kōrero tuki iho e pā ana ki ō tātou tino Rangatira e pēra ana kia Kupe, me Nukutāwhiti kia Rāhiri anō hoki.

Miharo rawa, i tā kōutou kaha, ki te ako, ki te mau kia ū ki te kaupapa ako. E pau kaha ana koutou ki te whakaatu mai i tō koutou nei mōhiotanga, māramatanga ki ngā kaupapa motuhake o te wā. Kia kaha tonu tamariki mā, kia maia, kia manawanui. E tū rangatira ai koutou, e tū whakahirahira, Kia māori, kia mātau, kia tū rangatira ai. Mauri ora kia tātou.

TE WHAKANGŪNGŪ PUKENGA WHUTUPORO TĀHAE RIPENE

I puta ngā rangatira ki te whakatinana i o rātou nei pukenga whakapakari whakaako whutuporo tāhae ripene . I tēnei wiki. Ahakoa ngā mahi nui mō te Kaupapa o Tū rangatira, I tutuki tonu ia rātou te tautoko I te Kaupapa. Kā nui te mihi e taitamariki mā.

Paetata Ko Paetawhiti

KIA ORA mai tātou e te whānau.

Week 10 in Paetata and Paetawhiti Whare:

We wrapped up the term with some great activities. The RFL end-of-term fitness assessment was a highlight, where everyone gave their best effort. Kapa haka practice also continued showcasing their commitment heading into Kapa Haka regionals week 1 of term 4.

Thursday was a fun and relaxed mufti day, complete with a BBQ for students, which brought everyone together. We were fortunate to have Whaea Te Rina from Auckland University visit to talk about university pathways and inspire future aspirations.

We also had engaging presentations for Te Reo Māori, where students showcased their leaming and growth.

It was a fantastic week to finish the term on a high note. Have a great holiday break, and we’ll see you all in Term 4.

 

Paetata/Paetata Kapa Haka

Week 2 Holidays
Monday 7 October 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday 8 October 10:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday 9 October 10:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday 10 October 10:00am – 5:00pm
Friday 11 October 10:00am – 3:00pm

Week 1 Term 4
Monday 14 October 9:00am- 3:00pm
Tuesday 15 October 9:00am – 3:00pm
Wednesday 16 October 9:00 am -3:00pm
Thursday 17 October 9:00am – 3:00pm
Friday 18 October Leave for marae

Saturday 19 October Primary/Intermediate Kapa Haka Regional Competition

 

Paerangi

KIA ORA whānau,

As we near the end of Term 3 and with Term 4 fast approaching, it’s important to acknowledge that this will be a quick turnaround for our tauira (students). There is a limited period available to complete all assessments before the year wraps up.

Please be reminded that any students who do not complete their assessments by the deadline will be required to remain at kura (school) until all mahi (work) is finished.

We encourage everyone to use the upcoming break to rest and recharge, but also to plan and ensure that all outstanding work is completed in time.

Have a safe and restful holiday, and we look forward to seeing everyone ready for Term 4!

Ngā manaakitanga, The Paerangi Team

 

IRON MĀORI Update

Kia ora koutou,

We’re excited to announce that training has kicked off for the IRON MĀORI Tāmaki 2024 triathlon, happening on Saturday, 16th November! Our students are gearing up for the event, with those keen to compete working hard in their individual disciplines of either cycling, swimming, or running. For our non-competitive students, training is still full steam ahead as they focus on building their aerobic fitness and muscular endurance.

A big mihi to all the students who have stepped up to the challenge of working towards selection in our 2024 IronMaori triathlon squad. We’re proud of your commitment and determination as you begin this exciting journey toward participating in such an inspiring event. Ka mau te wehi! Keep up the fantastic work!

Mauri ora, Matua Rua

 

Breakaway Programme  –  See the Panui PDF for this section View/Download27 September 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

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 behaviour 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

 

View/Download27 September 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

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Pānui ā Kura – 21 September 2024

September 21, 2024
Academy, Newsletters, Paenuku, Paerangi, Paetawhiti, Panui

View/Download21 September 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

Pouhere

Kia ora e te whanau o Te Kāpehu Whetū

Week 9 of Term 3: One week to go……
Paenuku finally moved into their new prefabs permanently and are using one prefab as the whare for Mangaroa while the other one is used as the whare for group practices and hui. The kitchen has been installed and will be fully operational by Term 4, enabling Paenuku to lunch in one space. I had the opportunity to attend morning karakia and watch their kapahaka practice. Beautiful to
see our Teina putting all their effort into our tikanga and kaupapa.

I also had the privilege to be invited to the farewell of 6 members of Ngati Whatua Trust Board, including Dame Naida Glavish. Dame Naida has been part of the board for nearly 30 years and leaves it in good stead. Our Tuakana ākonga were also invited to performed waiata and haka.

NOTE: with Whaea Hera and Lu away, we have decided to move Market Day out to Term 4 – TBC

Kia pai to wiki!

Ngā mihi
Whaea Rae

 

Paenuku

NUKU ANA MĀUI
NUKU ANA MATAU
WAITĀ KI TAI
WAITĀ KI UTA
PAENUKU HI, PAENUKU HĀ!

Kia ora koutou,
Paenuku tamariki have been working hard this week to prepare for the upcoming Kapa haka regionals in October. Thank you Whaea Erana, Whaea Sam and matua Gene for stepping in to get our roopu ready. This is fast approaching and everyone is giving their all to be ready to take the stage. There will be a panui coming out with important information
in regards to training times and regionals. Please keep an eye out for this panui.

In between kapa haka training we have had the privilege of having Matua Mohi and Matua Nev come down and do some hakinakina with our ākonga. It has been awesome to watch the ākonga get out there and have fun while doing active movement.
Thank you Matua Mohi and Matua Nev for helping out!!!

Whaea Toni

 

Paenuku/Paetawhiti

This week, paetata and paetawhiti have been actively engaged in different areas of development. For paetata and paenuku, kapa haka practices have been running for four consecutive days. The students are showing great dedication, and their performances are steadily improving their timing, confidence, and synchronization are strengthening, and they are building strong connections as a group. The commitment they’ve displayed will surely lead to a powerful final performance.

Paetawhiti, on the other hand, has been focusing on a growth mindset. They’ve been exploring what it means to be a rangatira for oneself before being able to lead and give to others. This self-reflective work has encouraged students to look at their personal goals, resilience, and the importance of self-leadership. They are learning that leading by example starts from within, building a strong foundation for contributing positively to their whānau and wider community. With just one week left before the final term of the year, both whare are making significant strides toward their respective goals. It’s been a productive and reflective week for all!

 

Paetata/Paetata Kapa Haka

Kia ora koutou,

Note: Change in Training Schedule for Kapa Haka Regional Campaign 2024

Tēnā koutou katoa e te whānau!
Aroha mai we have had to change the training schedule for our kapa haka. Practice was meant to be during the first week of the holidays however due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to change the holiday training schedule to Week 2 of the holidays instead.
Please check the new practice schedule for the changes.

Kapa Haka Training Schedule
Week 10 – Term 3 – THIS WEEK
Monday 23 September 9:00am – 3:00pm
Tuesday 24 September 9:00am – 3:00pm
Wednesday 25 September 9:00am – 3:00pm
Thursday 26 September 9:00am – 3:00pm

Week 1 Holidays No Training!!!

Week 2 Holidays
Monday 7 October 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday 8 October 10:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday 9 October 10:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday 10 October 10:00am – 5:00pm
Friday 11 October 10:00am – 3:00pm

Week 1 Term 4
Monday 14 October 9:00am- 3:00pm
Tuesday 15 October 9:00am – 3:00pm
Wednesday 16 October 9:00 am -3:00pm
Thursday 17 October 9:00am – 3:00pm
Friday 18 October Leave for marae

Saturday 19 October Primary/Intermediate Kapa Haka Regional Competition

 

Paerangi

As we approach the end of the term, our Paerangi students are hard at work, tying up the loose ends of their mahi and preparing for a strong finish. It has been a term full of growth, learning, and service, and the students have been especially dedicated to completing their projects with excellence.

A key part of our weekly rhythm has been the trips to the farm on Thursdays, where students get hands on with the land, helping to maintain and beautify the gardens. These visits offer a wonderful opportunity for students to connect with nature, contribute to their community, and learn valuable lessons in sustainability and teamwork. The garden work not only enriches their academic journey but also fosters a sense of responsibility and service to the environment.

As we finish this term, we encourage students to stay focused and finish strong. Whether it’s completing projects, wrapping up garden work, or reflecting on their personal and academic growth, the end of term is a time to celebrate all that has been achieved and look ahead to the future with excitement.

Kia kaha, Paerangi! Let’s bring this term to a positive and powerful close.

Matua Ropata

 

IRON MĀORI Update

Kia ora koutou,

We’re excited to announce that training has kicked off for the IRON MĀORI Tāmaki 2024 triathlon, happening on Saturday, 16th November! Our students are gearing up for the event, with those keen to compete working hard in their individual disciplines of either cycling, swimming, or running. For our non-competitive students, training is still full steam ahead as they focus on building their aerobic fitness and muscular endurance.

A big mihi to all the students who have stepped up to the challenge of working towards selection in our 2024 IronMaori triathlon squad. We’re proud of your commitment and determination as you begin this exciting journey toward participating in such an inspiring event. Ka mau te wehi! Keep up the fantastic work!

Mauri ora, Matua Rua

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 behaviour 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

 

View/Download21 September 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

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Pānui ā Kura – 14 September 2024

September 14, 2024
Academy, Newsletters, Paenuku, Paerangi, Paetawhiti, Panui

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Pouhere

Kia ora e te whanau o Te Kāpehu Whetū

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori!!
Piki mai…..Kake mai…..Whakatau mai ra!!
Kua tatū nei koutou
Ki runga i te reo karanga o te wiki o te reo Māori

He wiki whakamiharo ta matou i tera wiki………….

At Paenuku we had Whaea Hera and Whaea Lu out māuiui. Our staff stepped up as they always do and carried the week for us. Whaea Erana led our daily kapahaka practice with Whaea Sam and Matua Gene supporting. Whaea Faith coordinated the week with support from Whaea Petina and Whaea Arohaina, with Whaea Del, Matua Stanko, Matua Rua and Year 10 ākonga, backing up.

Paetata spent the whole week at AIMs games and from all accounts it was a huge success. Looking forward to hearing about it from Pouako and ākonga. That left Paerangi and the year 9s from Paetawhiti back at Dent Street doing the mahi!!

On Thursday, they all went to see Encanto, kei roto i te reo Māori. While on Friday, Paetawhiti and Paerangi spend the afternoon at the pools
What a week it was!!

NOTE: with Whaea Hera and Lu away, we have decided to move Market Day out to Term 4 – TBC

Kia pai to wiki!

Ngā mihi
Whaea Rae

 

Paenuku

Whakawhetaitanga
We at Paenuku would like to express our greatest gratitude to Whaea Erana, Matua Gene & Whaea Sam for all your mahi during kapahaka and keeping us on track in the preparations for regionals. We would also like to give a special thanks to Whaea Petina, Matua Stanko, Whaea Kei, Matua Rua, and Ezra Toi and Cuvier Jackson for supporting our paenuku pouako and akonga throughout this week.

It was awesome having Ezra Toi and Cuvier Jackson here at Paenuku this week, it really showcased the importance of tuakana – teina relationships and how this concept benefits our younger tamaiti to be confident, successful leaders.

Ezra and Cuvier’s main mission was to support our taimaiti with their high energies, from what i observed it was quite the opposite and these two young men had zero energy left by the time we got to paramanawa!
However, a special thank you to the both of you for your efforts during this week, We loved having you on-site and look forward to seeing both of you in and around Paenuku more often.

 

Paenuku/paetata kapa haka

Kia ora koutou,
REMINDER: KAPA HAKA TRAINING STARTS BACK UP THIS WEEK
We are drawing closer to the kapa haka regionals that take place in Kaikohe on the 19th of October 2024 (End of Week 1 Term 4).

Below is the outline of the training schedule moving forward from here. It is important that your tamaiti/tamariki attend all trainings and come prepared, knowing every item, so that we can continue to progress with our bracket.

As always, we want to ensure that our kapa put their best foot forward. We have an exciting bracket with lots of new elements, and we will need each practice to perfect each item.

As the competition date approaches, we will send out another pānui outlining performance times and the travel schedule. This will include a list of items each tamaiti will need for the performance.

If you have any questions or queries, please don’t hesitate to contact Matua Ropata, Whaea Hera, or Staff Louis.

Nō reira ka nui ēnei kōrero mō tēnei wā.
Ngā Kaiako Kapa Haka

Kapa Haka Training Schedule:
Week 9 During kura hours Monday-Wednesday
Week 10 During kura hours Monday-Tuesday-Thursday
Week 1 Holidays Monday-Friday 9am-5pm at tuakana kura site
Week 2 Holiday No training
Week 1 Term 4 During school hours Monday-Thursday
Week 1 Term 4 Friday Leave kura for marae TBC
Saturday 19 October Primary/Intermediate Kapa Haka Regional Competition

 

Paetata/Paetawhiti

Week 8 Term 3
What’s been happening this week?

Aims Games 2024
The 2024 Aims Games in Tauranga was an unforgettable experience for Paetata, who participated in not just one, but three sports: table tennis, rippa rugby, and netball. Over the course of six action-packed days. Paetata gave it their all, demonstrating determination, skill, and resilience, both in victories and defeats.

Rippa rugby was all about speed, strategy, and teamwork. Paetata’s team experienced both the thrill of victory and the sting of defeat, but each watch brought them closer as a unit. There were games where their defense held strong, and they emerged victorious with some impressive tries. Other times, the opposing teams found gaps in their defense, leading to some losses. However, even in those moments, the camaraderie within the team never faltered. Each player learned the importance of communication, trust, and supporting one another on the field. Thank you to staff Louis and Matua Mohi for coaching and managing the rippa team.

Paetata Netball
Netball presented a different challenge-coordination and teamwork were paramount. Paetata worked hard to execute plays, moving swiftly around the court. Some games ended in victory, with excellent shooting and defense securing their wins. However, there were also losses where the opposing teams were just that little bit sharper. Regardless of the outcome, the netball matches highlighted the importance of playing as a cohesive unit, where every pass and intercept contributed to the bigger picture. Thank you to Whaea Toni and Whaea Kerrian for coaching and managing the netball team.

Paetata Table Tennis
Drey and Te Morehu our two man table tennis duo held it down for paetata. The table tennis matches were a real test for the boys that required focus and precision. They faced tough competitors, some with years of experience. while a few matches were lost in narrow margins, there were also moments of triumph, with several hard-fought wins. The intensity at the table tennis events reminded us that patience and quick reflexes are key to success in this sport. Overall our boys had fun, picking up new skills and showcasing moves that they had been working on over the past term.. well done Tama Mā. Thank you to Whaea Mere and Whaea Terryann for daily transport and keeping a watchful eye on the boys.

 

Paerangi

Tēnā tātou katoa.
It was a quiet week at tuakana site without Paetata and the Year 10 ākonga, but there was no time for rest with the Year 11’s having multiple assessments to complete this week. But we did take time out to join the rest of the kura at the movie, can’t pass up the opportunity for some whanaungatanga and popcorn!

As the end of the term gets closer Paerangi will have more and more assessments needing to be complete. Some of these can be worked on at home to help them get finished faster.

The more mahi done now, the earlier ākonga get to go on term break. Wasting time and not focusing now will mean spending more of summer inside at kura, the choice is yours!

Ngā mihi
Whaea Brenda

 

Hauora  –  See the Panui PDF for this section View/Download14 September 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

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 behaviour 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

 

View/Download14 September 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

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Pānui ā Kura – 07 September 2024

September 7, 2024
Academy, Newsletters, Paenuku, Paerangi, Paetawhiti, Panui

View/Download07 September 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

Pouhere

Kia ora e te whanau o Te Kāpehu Whetū

What a week!!!
Watching the tangihanga of Kiingi Tuheitia and the announcement of Kuini Ngā wai hono i te po Paki as his successor….both kura sites watched proceedings throughout the week….the coverage on TV media allowed us all to be part of a significant day/week for Māori.

Whether we are Tainui or not or whether we support the Kīngitanga or not, there was no doubt that the events of the last few weeks have impacted Māori across the motu. To see Tainui come together over the last week, conducting powhiri after powhiri after powhiri for huge crowds, feeding thousands and maintaining tikanga was inspiring to say the least! It left many Iwi contemplating their own purpose, growth and development. Consequently, today, I like many others attended the Ngāpuhi Runanga roadshow at Hihiaua, as our own Iwi Runanga endeavour to reset and consider our common future. As whanau of a Kura Māori it is imperative that we work in kotahitanga with each other, within our own whanau, Hāpu and Iwi, for the benefit of our tamariki and mokopuna….that is the endearing message left to us by Kiingi Tuheitia and the proceedings of this week! Which is why I can say:

I love our kaupapa and our panui!!
It shows the mahi and effort continuously put in by staff and ākonga across our Kura….and we see our Kura and our ākonga lifting. It is the hard yards and incessant commitment by ākonga, whanau and staff that enables our Kura to look towards horizons from Paenuku to Paetata to Paetawhiti to Paerangi….”Waiho i te taha katau o te rā, o te marama o kōpū rere ai”

“Empowering our ākonga to Be Māori, Be Educated, Be Rangatira so that they can navigate their futures in a changing world….standing confidently on the marae and in the world” “Tū ki te marae….Tū ki te Ao”

Whaea Luana and Whaea Hera are both out māuiui, we wish them both a speedy recovery. We have a plan in place to support Paenuku. Whaea Petina and Whaea Jo-dean (Mokopuna ECE) are going down to support. Paetata and staff are out at AIMs Games, Good luck and Go hard!!! Through to the end of Term 3 our focus will be on preparing Paenuku and Paetata for Regional Kapahaka in the first week of Term 4 and there is a focus on getting Paerangi through their NCEA and a continuation of capability building across our 3 Pou in all four whare!

Kia pai to wiki!

Ngā mihi
Whaea Rae

 

Paenuku

“Whaowhia te kete mātauranga”
Ko te tikanga o tēnei whakatauākī, ko te ako he mahi nui e more e mutu. Me kumea mai te mātauranga, ā, me whakakī i tō kete mātauranga i ngā wā katoa. E akiaki ana i te tangata kia āta kohi i ngā pūkenga me ngā mōhiotanga kia whakanui ai i te oranga, ahakoa i te rangatahi, i te pakeketanga rānei

Mahuru Māori
He mahuru māori – tēnei te wā hei ako me te kōrero māori
Tēnā koutou ngā ākonga. ngā kaiako, me ngā whānau, he whakamahara tenei mō mahuru māori! i tenei marama. me whakamahi tatou i te reo māori i ngā wā katoa. He wa pai tēnei hei tīmata i nga wahi mahi. whāia te tumanako, ā, he pai ki te ako me te korero i ngā kupu māori, ahakoa ngā mea iti. ma te mahi tahi, ka taea e tātou te whakakotahi i te reo māori me ngā tikanga māori, hei whakakaha i tō tātou reo rangatira. Ngā mihi nui.

Nga mahi a tāne-rore
Ki paenuku ko tēnei tohu o te kaha me te whakakī i te whai hua i ngā mahi ā-tinana, ā-wairua. ko tane rore te atua o te hihiri, te kaha me te uaua. nā reira, ko ngā mahi a tane rore he mahi pēnei i te whakatū i te manaaki, te whakahaere i ngā mahi, me ngā pūkenga ki ngā mahi katoa e kitea ai te whai hua me te angitū.

 

Paenuku/paetata kapa haka

Kia ora koutou,

REMINDER: KAPA HAKA TRAINING THIS WEEK WILL BE DOWN AT AIMs
We are drawing closer to the kapa haka regionals that take place in Kaikohe on the 19th of October 2024 (End of Week 1 Term 4).

Below is the outline of the training schedule moving forward from here. It is important that your tamaiti/tamariki attend all trainings and come prepared, knowing every item, so that we can continue to progress with our bracket.

As always, we want to ensure that our kapa put their best foot forward. We have an exciting bracket with lots of new elements, and we will need each practice to perfect each item.

As the competition date approaches, we will send out another pānui outlining performance times and the travel schedule. This will include a list of items each tamaiti will need for the performance.

If you have any questions or queries, please don’t hesitate to contact Matua Ropata, Whaea Hera, or Staff Louis.

Nō reira ka nui ēnei kōrero mō tēnei wā.
Ngā Kaiako Kapa Haka

Kapa Haka Training Schedule:
Week 8 No training due to Paetata being at AIMS GAMES
Week 9 During kura hours Monday-Wednesday
Week 10 During kura hours Monday-Tuesday-Thursday
Week 1 Holidays Monday-Friday 9am-5pm at tuakana kura site
Week 2 Holiday No training
Week 1 Term 4 During school hours Monday-Thursday
Week 1 Term 4 Friday Leave kura for marae TBC
Saturday 19 October Primary/Intermediate Kapa Haka Regional Competition

 

Paetata/Paetawhiti

Week 7 Term 3
What’s been happening this week?

Wiki Tuarima
Kia ora e te whānau, nau mai whakatau mai ki te karere tuawhitu o te wahanga tuatoru nei.

He nui ngā mahi kua mahia e matou I te wiki kua pahure nei, heoi ano, ka haere tonu te kaupapa.

This week paetata started three days of kapa haka in preparation for the kapa regionals coming up in term 4. They have been doing really well in learning their actions and words.

Paetawhiti were immersed in career pathways with a number of education providers coming in to korero and share their mahi and future learning possibilities with our akonga.

We are very grateful for all of those who gave up their time to share their mahi.

Career Expo
Paetawhiti careers expo was an opportunity that allowed our akonga to explore other learning and career pathways they could consider when they get older. We welcomed te kura o motatau and te kura o whangaruru who joined us for the two days.

Nui Whakapiki
Thank you to whānau who booked in a time to attend hui whakapiki. We acknowledge the investment you have with our child’s learning and supporting their pouako in helping to make these important learning years count towards their future endeavors.

Ngawai Hono I Te Po
E te Kuini, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koe, e kawe ana i ngā mana o tō tātou nei iwi, o te Māori. He hōnore nui kua  tū hei māngai mō tō iwi, e kōkiri ana i ngā taonga tuku iho, te reo, te tikanga me te mana Māori motuhake. Kei te mihi atu ki tō mana rangatira, me ngā mahi e ahu whakamua ai te iwi Māori. Māu e tau nei te mauri, me te rangimārie ki runga i te ao Māori, ā, māu anō hoki e whakapūmau te hā o ngā whakatupuranga e haere ake nei. Ko koe te mana, te ihi, te wehi, me te tapu o tō iwi, hei arahi i a mātou ki ngā rā e tū mai nei.

This week we witnessed Aotearoa history with the crowning of a new Māori Queen at Turangawaewae Marae Ngaruawaahia. Ngawai Hono I Te Po te Tuawaru, after the passing of her father, Kiingi Tuheita Te Tuawhitu.

Reminders:
Paetata will be away for week 8 in Tauranga for Aims Games.
Whaea Petina will be based at Paenuku this week along with year 10 akonga
Aims depart sunday 8am from Paetata Whare, Return 6pm friday 13 september
if you wish to make contact with your child while at Aims Games please notify Matua Wiremu – 0212364727

 

Te Kāpehu Whetu Market Day  –  See the Panui PDF for this section View/Download07 September 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

 

Paerangi

Tēnā tātou katoa.
It has been a busy week in Paerangi with special interest in the tangihanga of Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero in Waikato and more so who the next monarch will be.

Tuesday was a good chance to catch up with whānau on the progress of their tamaiti in Paerangi at hui whakapiki. It was also a chance to touch base with those whānau who turned up.

Paerangi ākonga have had various outings this week as well with Waerenga garden mahi and students out doing a NorthTec course.

Ākonga are progressing with their assessments for NCEA and will continue to do so until each subject is completed.

Kia kaha tonu tātou

Ngā mihi
Matua Ropata

IRON MĀORI UPDATE
We will be entering several teams into IronMāori Tamaki 2024 next term on Saturday 16th November 2024. In preparation we will be doing sport specific trainings for our swimmers, cyclists and runners. There will be a lot of interest in the swimming and cycling groups in particular so priority will go to those who are committed and bring a great attitude. With a strong aerobic base built up from classes at Whangarei Boxing Gym, and from the cardio work at kura, we are in a very strong position to push hard and excel in our training and in competition. Nga mihi, Matua Rua

 

 

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 behaviour 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

 

View/Download07 September 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

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Pānui ā Kura – 30 August 2024

August 30, 2024
Academy, Newsletters, Paenuku, Paerangi, Paetawhiti, Panui

View/Download30 August 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

Pouhere

Kia ora e te whanau o Te Kāpehu Whetū

E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga whanau, tēna koutou katoa i runga i te korero rangatiratanga mo tatou katoa i runga i nga tikanga o tēna o tēna o tēna. Ko te tuatahi te wehi ki to tatou Matua nui i te rangi mo ana manaakitanga ki runga i a tatou i nga wa katoa. Me whakahonore te Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII me tōna whare Kāhui Ariki. No reira moe mai ra, tēna koutou, tēna koutou, tēna koutou katoa.

Too all those travelling down to Turangawaewae, travel safely…
For us still at home, we send our aroha with you as we continue with the many kaupapa up here.
One of those kaupapa was held on Saturday, I travelled through to the opening of Mohinui marae in Waiomio, where Staff Gene is the Chairman. What a beautiful morning and a huge turnout.

This week we have:
Mon/Tues – Paetawhiti Careers Day with a host of groups coming in – see further into panui
Tuesday – Tuakana (Paetata/Paetawhiti/Paerangi) Hui Whakapiki – whanau time with Pouako
Sat/Sun – Paetata travel to AIMs Games – see your panui

NOTE: Because of how busy we are we have moved the Market day out to last week of Term.

Kia pai to wiki!

Ngā mihi
Whaea Rae

 

Paenuku

Wānanga
He aha tēnei mea te rangatira areare mai rā whakatautia mai.

Tēnei ka whakakai karere
Te hiri o te pūaha te kokona ngākau e kore nei e kitea tāiri te aroha iāhaha ki ngā tai e ngunguru ki waho o te akau ka aue ka aue taukiri e! Takahia atu rā te moana te pikitanga o te ao, o te rangi te tihi okiokinga roa aue. taukiri e!!!

He Kakano ahau…
i ako ana mātou ko Paenuku i ngā momo āhuatanga e pa ana ki te Rangatira. He manaaki, he tiaki, he arataki. E aroha ana ki tētahi anō. Ko te rangatira, ko te whakawero nei i tetahi, kia mau ki te poipoi i ngā kare-ā-roto, ki ngā tairongo, ā, ki ngā kōrero, kia hora te marino me te pai.

 

Paenuku/paetata kapa haka

Kia ora koutou,

We are drawing closer to the kapa haka regionals that take place in Kaikohe, on the 19th of October 2024 (End of Week 1 Term 4). To ensure our Year 5-8 roopu are able to stand with confidence in the Intermediate section, we have decided to increase the training days of kapa haka so we are ready to take the stage.

Below is the outline of the training schedule moving forward from here. It is important that your tamaiti/tamariki attend all trainings and come prepared, knowing every item, so that we can continue to progress with our bracket.

As always, we want to ensure that our kapa put their best foot forward. We have an exciting bracket with lots of new elements, and we will need each practice to perfect each item.

As the competition date approaches, we will send out another pānui outlining performance times and the travel schedule. This will include a list of items each tamaiti will need for the performance.

If you have any questions or queries, please don’t hesitate to contact Matua Ropata, Whaea Hera, or Staff Louis.

Nō reira ka nui ēnei kōrero mō tēnei wā.
Ngā Kaiako Kapa Haka

Kapa Haka Training Schedule:
Week 6 During Kura hours Monday-Wednesday
Week 7 During Kura hours Monday-Wednesday
Week 8 No training due to Paetata being at AIMS GAMES
Week 9 During Kura hours Monday-Wednesday
Week 10 During Kura hours Monday-Thursday – LAST DAY Fri 27th

Week 1 Holidays Monday-Friday 9am-5pm at Kura
Week 2 Holiday No Training
Week 1 Term 4 During school hours Monday-Thursday
Week 1 Term 4 Friday Leave Kura for marae TBC

Saturday 19 October Primary/Intermediate Kapa Haka Regional Competition

 

Paetata/Paetawhiti

Week 6 Term 3
What’s been happening this week?

Wiki Tuarima
Kia ora e te whānau, nau mai whakatau mai ki te karere tuaono o te wahanga tuatoru nei.

He wiki pukumahi anō ki ngā where o paetata me paetawhiti. kua tere haere ngā rā o te wiki me te nui o ngā mahi ki mua tonu nei I o mātou aroaro, heoi anō ngana tonu tātou ki te pae tahatu.

another busy week in both whare with our ākonga, supporting kaupapa across the board. attending sporting events as well as assisting in kaupapa hāpori.

paetata have one more week to go until we head off to AIMS Games 2024 in Tauranga. Ākonga are looking forward to getting into their games and representing our kura.

Netball
our Aims netball team took out first place at last weeks inter schools netball competition. Ākonga were very pleased with their overall wins. They also took part in a fundraiser support kaupapa which saw them catering for people at Northtec. Mahi Rangatira e kōtiro mā!

Kapa Haka
kapa haka is going well, ākonga are working very hard to bring their bracket together. Kapa Haka has been ramped up to 3 days a week now. Paetawhiti have their careers day coming up next week. future pathway opportunities over two days.

Reminders

  1. Hui Whakapiki
  2. book with Whaea Petina or Matua Wiremu via email
  3. Careers day Monday and Tuesday 10.30-1.30pm
  4. Kapa Haka Monday Tuesday Wednesday
  5. Aims Games departure netball team Sat 7th
  6. Rippa and table tennis Sunday 8th
  7. times of departure TBC this coming week

 

Paetawhiti Careers Day  –  See the Panui PDF for this section View/Download30 August 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

 

Paerangi

Tēnā tātou katoa.

Paerangi has been busy with various kaupapa over the past week.

ACAD boys headed out to Waerenga this Thursday to experience some gardening.

Our ākonga in Paerangi went to the Whangarei District Council to support the inclusion of Māori representation in local councils. Our represented the kaupapa with peace, mana and dignity and it was a special moment where the council voted in favour of the Māori seats in council to help bring about whanaungatanga, kotahitanga and manaakitanga.

Countdown is on for students in Paerangi to complete their various assignments for NCEA credits. This has been long and sometimes arduous. Students are more than capable of completing their and need some motivating to complete them.

Just a few reminders e te whānau.
• No fizzy or energy drinks, lollies or chips are not permitted. We want to maintain a healthy kai kaupapa at our kura.
• Lateness to kura. Please ensure that your tamariki are at kura on time everyday.
• Absentee. If your tamaiti is absent please make contact with the office to inform them that your tamaiti will be absent.

Kua hinga te tōtara o te wao nui a Tāne. Nō reira kei te Kīngī Pōtatau Te Wherowhero te VII, moe mai rā ki roto i ngā tawharautanga o ngā mātua tūpuna. Haere, haere, haere.

Last kōrero to the Ramach whānau who will be heading over to France and Moroco. Kia pai te haere, kia haumaru te haere kia hoki ora mai ki a tātou hei te wā tītoki.

Matua Ropata

 

 

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 behaviour 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

 

View/Download30 August 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

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Pānui ā Kura – 24 August 2024

August 24, 2024
Academy, Newsletters, Paenuku, Paerangi, Paetawhiti, Panui

View/Download24 August 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

Pouhere

Kia ora e te whanau o Te Kāpehu Whetū

As you will see from this week’s panui we are full on once again!!! We have plenty of mahi on the go with our day to day Kia Māori and Kia Mātau programmes bedding in as the year progresses, ensuring that ākonga from Year 1 to Year 13 are confident in themselves as Māori and work towards lifting their academic capability in the core subject areas

Kia Maori:
Down at our Tarewa site, Paenuku are locking down kaupapa and Te reo Māori foundations. As well, their prep for the primary kapa haka regionals in Kaikohe on 19th Oct has started. While up at our Hihiaua site, Paenuku/Paetata (Years 5-8) are well underway with training.
KAPAHAKA IS ON!!!

Kia Tū Rangatira Ae:
As you can see on the opposite page, the TKW Market day down at Paenuku, is on Thurs 5th Sept. Our ākonga and Pouako down at Paenuku are prepping their products and learning about entrepreneurship, financial literacy, via the process. Please put this in your diary and tell whanau and friends to come on down and buy…buy….buy!!

While up Tuakana, work experience at the North Tec Trades day was enjoyed by Paetawhiti, and our Paerangi achieved driver’s licences and then went off to the Beast Run end of week…. Im getting tired just writing about it all ….whew!!!

Kia Mātau:
On both sites and across all four whare we continue progressing ākonga in cores subject areas. While NCEA achievement is the focus for Paerangi ākonga from here in…. PLEASE NOTE: PAERANGI WHANAU: Hui Whakapiki – come in to discuss progress of your child Tues 3rd September – Hui Whakapiki 3.15 – 7.00pm

Kia pai to wiki!

Ngā mihi
Whaea Rae

 

Paenuku

paenuku e mihi nei, e tau nei kia māori, kia mātau, kia tū rangatira ai….Anō te pai te ahuareka o te noho tahi a ngā teina me te tuakana ki raro I te whakaaro kotahi (how wonderful it is for us all to be gathered with one purpose in mind)

He nui ngā wānanga kua whakawhārikihia ki roto I te where o Pāenuku I roto I tēnei wahanga. Ko ngā whakaakoranga mahere ako e kaha taki hāere ana huri noa, kō ngā mahi whakariterite mo ngā rangi mākete te hāere ake nei, ko te reo rangatira tā mātou e whai nui nei, hei āpiti atu ki ōna tikanga tuku-iho mai e hoe kaha ana te waka o pāenuku wānanga, pāebuku huhua. ko te aronga nui I ngā wā katoa ahakoa he aha te kaupapa o te wā – ‘kia māori, kia mātau, kia tū rangatira ai’.

Poitūkohu

‘waiho i te toipota, kaua i te toiroa’ (let us keep close together, not far apart)

e hāere tonu ana ngā mahi whakapakari poitūkohu, e tākaro tonu ana ngā kēmu ia ahiahi o te wenerei / rāapa ki te McKay Stadium ki Kensington. Tēnā tirohia te pāe imeera, whakapā atu ki te tari rānei ki te kimi whakamārama anō koe. – Basketball is still a buzz, games are still being played each wednesday afternoon at the McKay Stadium, Kensington. Keep checking your emails for those updates or get in touch with our office if you require any further details.

Kia mahara mai reminder:

he paku whakamaharatanga kia tātou, just a gentle reminder e te whānau, please remind our tamariki upon arrival that they must locate their coach and team and stay together for warm ups and game times. if you can see coach needs a hand, awhi mai awhi atu e te whānau. All for our little budding super stars.

Te pou theatre ‘te hokinga mai o hoihō’

i tēnei wiki tāe mai ai te kāhui kaiwhakaari o Te Pou Theatre ki te whakangahau, ki te whakaatu mai kia mātou i ngā kōrero tuku iho te pakiwaitara ‘Te Hokinga Mai o Hoihō’. Nō mātou te whiwhi I whai wāhi mai ēnei matanga ki ēnei mahi ki te whakarawerawe is mātou ki ngā kōrero katakata, me ngā kōrero tuku-iho ki roto i ngā whakatauki rongonui I whakamahia e rātou ki roto I tō rātiu nei whakaari. Kā nui rā ngā mihi ki te kaupapa me te tino rangatira o ngā mahi i tuku. Kei runga noa atu!!! ‘kia mau ki te korowai o Rongo’ (holdfast to the cloak of Rongo) ‘me he ngākau tohorā’ (like the heart of a whale)

Ngā mahi ako

e hāere tonu ana ngā mahi ako ā marau nei ki roto i ngā akomanga. e kaha whakapakari tonu ana tātou i ngā tuwhaiāhuatanga katoa e pā ana ki te mahi kapa haka, ki te tū rangatira anō hoki! class room learning is coming along well, aswell as market day preperations. Our tmariki are enjoying the term thus far. kia kaha rā tātou!

he nui te mahi hei wānanga ma tātou mo ngā mahi kapa haka, i tēnei wahanga! kia kaha ra e nga mahuri totara o paenuku e tupu kaha nei!

 

Paenuku/paetata kapa haka

Kia ora koutou,

We are drawing closer to the kapa haka regionals that take place in Kaikohe, on the 19th of October 2024 (End of Week 1 Term 4). To ensure our Year 5-8 roopu are able to stand with confidence in the Intermediate section, we have decided to increase the training days of kapa haka so we are ready to take the stage.

Below is the outline of the training schedule moving forward from here. It is important that your tamaiti/tamariki attend all trainings and come prepared, knowing every item, so that we can continue to progress with our bracket.

As always, we want to ensure that our kapa put their best foot forward. We have an exciting bracket with lots of new elements, and we will need each practice to perfect each item.

As the competition date approaches, we will send out another pānui outlining performance times and the travel schedule. This will include a list of items each tamaiti will need for the performance.

If you have any questions or queries, please don’t hesitate to contact Matua Ropata, Whaea Hera, or Staff Louis.

Nō reira ka nui ēnei kōrero mō tēnei wā.
Ngā Kaiako Kapa Haka

Kapa Haka Training Schedule:
Week 6 During Kura hours Monday-Wednesday
Week 7 During Kura hours Monday-Wednesday
Week 8 No training due to Paetata being at AIMS GAMES
Week 9 During Kura hours Monday-Wednesday
Week 10 During Kura hours Monday-Thursday – LAST DAY Fri 27th

Week 1 Holidays Monday-Friday 9am-5pm at Kura
Week 2 Holiday No Training
Week 1 Term 4 During school hours Monday-Thursday
Week 1 Term 4 Friday Leave Kura for marae TBC

Saturday 19 October Primary/Intermediate Kapa Haka Regional Competition

Paetata/Paetawhiti

Week 5 Term 3
What’s been happening this week?

Wiki Tuarima
Kia ora e te whānau, nau mai whakatau mai ki te karere tuarima o te wahanga tuatoru nei.

another very busy week in the paetata and paetawhiti whare. paetata started off the week with kapa haka alongside Matua Ropata, Whaea Hera and staff Louis. paenuku came to join and all the new items for the bracket are coming along nicely.

paetawhiti had a day out with northtec future trades where the year 10 ākonga got to try their hands at a few different trades that could potentially be opportunities for them in the future.

aims training for paetatais going well as we are in the last few weeks of preperation until aims games 2024 in Tauranga.

Kapa Haka
kapa haka for paenuku and paetata from week 6, will be on Monday 9.30 – 3.00 Tuesday 11.30 – 3.00 Wednesday 9.30 – 3.00 week 8 and 10, two full weeks 9.30 – 3.00 week 1 of the school holidays Monday September 30 Friday October 4th 9.00 – 5.00 week 1 term 4, everyday until the performance day Saturday 19th October.

Reminders:
Career Expo, taking place week 7 in Paetata and Paetawhiti whare, creating opportunities for our juniors to see what future careers they can venture into.

Hui Whakapiki, taking place week 7, your Pouako will send out emails to confirm your time

Aims Games gear list has been sent home via email

TKW Market Day week 7, more info to come.

 

Paerangi

A few highlights from our week:

Driver’s License:
Narima, Taimana, Ngākupenga, and Te Rauhina all studied, and sat their Learner Driving License this week with great thanks to the Ngati Wai Trust. All 4 passed on their 1st attempt! Congratulations girls! We will be looking at another course for learners in Term 4, as well as courses to help those who have been on their learners a while and are ready to progress to their
restricted.

Physical Education:
Part of our senior PE programme involves Paerangi ākonga taking their teina for physical activities. Our girls, in particular are doing well in this area and I would like to give special mention to Natalie MaihiHansen for her excellent leadership skills in this area. Her confidence, positivity, and likeable nature have all students participating with enthusiasm.

The Beast Fun Run:
The Bay of Islands Beast is a 6.5km off-road, cross country event held annually around the end of August, the perfect time for the best mud.

The super tough course is held off road on farmland and includes a range of natural obstacles. Participants will be required to navigate swamps, rivers, fences, climb steep hills and traverse rugged uneven terrain. This was the perfect opportunity to welcome Michael Going into the Paerangi whanau. The Year 11 class are working on an achievement standard which involves them demonstrating kōtahitanga during physical activity. Our Year 13 girls completed the course last year and were keen to give it another go and Kruize, well Kruize loves any type of running challenge available.

It was an excellent day, the boys took off at the start, only to be seen in the distance by me and the girls at the back. Julius finished in the top 20 and the other boys finishing in the front half of the pack. Meanwhile the girls took a more leisurely approach to the track but displayed excellent kōtahitanga helping each other when someone wanted to take the easy path or give up.

Amazing day overall, great way to end the week.

Nga Mihi,
Whaea Brenda

 

HAUORA  –  See the Panui PDF for this section View/Download24 August 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

 

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 behaviour 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

 

View/Download24 August 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

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Pānui ā Kura – 16 August 2024

August 16, 2024
Academy, Newsletters, Paenuku, Paerangi, Paetawhiti, Panui

View/Download16 August 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

Pouhere

Kia ora e te whanau o Te Kāpehu Whetū

I’ve been back at Te Kāpehu Whetū for 18months now and I am so proud of what we have achieved in that time. I was asked to come back onboard to assist with the merge of our two Kura We have all worked hard to build a kura where the ethos was about our culture, our mahi and our futures: Kia Māori…..Kia Mātau…..Kia Tū Rangatira Ae!!

Every week our staff create a safe but progressive environment
Every week our staff create opportunities and possibilities
Every week our staff challenge our ākonga and they step up
Every week I am elated to see our growth and development
From Paenuku to Paerangi our ākonga are stepping into their own….makes us so proud.

When I arrived back 18months ago
– our ākonga wouldn’t do waiata tautoko now they are back performing at regionals
– they didn’t like to be seen …now we are back at Manu Kōrero and Pū Korero
– they didn’t like doing exercise….now we do fitness every day…and it shows
– they didn’t want to run and then we did Iron Māori and our teams are winning
– organising anything was a mission….now we are pulling off events like Matariki week
– there were some extreme behaviours…now they’re respectful, delightful but still haututū
I think sometimes we forget how hard it has been and how far we have come….

We still have a term and a half to go, with Kapahaka regionals in November, where we are putting up a primary and intermediate team wooohoooo. We have NCEA to knock off, some already have
and let’s not forget UE Year 13 Girls!!! We have a new focused curriculum to integrate and of course we will be sending teams down to Iron Māori Tāmaki!!!

What next???….over the next little while I’ll be turning my attention toward 2025….I am going to find ways to get more whanau input from surveys, to coffee drop-ins, to whanau hui. We need feedback, input, ideas, thoughts, dreams and of course help!! …..because we are: “Te Kāpehu Whetū…..Navigating Māori Futures”
Enjoy our Panui..

Kia pai to wiki!

Ngā mihi
Whaea Rae

 

Paenuku

Ko Te Waiaro Mauritau
Ko te aro ki te whakatau i tō āhua, i ōu kare-a-roto hei tutuki atu I te whakaaro nui, te whakaaro rangatira a tētahi atu. e more te kūmara e kōrero mo tōna ake reka

Tū Ahiahi Meremere – He nui ngā awenga

Paenuku Wananga</strong
E pakari ana nga teina ki ngā mahi a ringa me nga kupu waiata ki te ao haka

Ako a kapokapo
Te noho tau, more neke, te kapi karu, kia ha ki roto kia mauritau te noho he ako kupu kore kitea!

Te kori tinana
Ko te kori tinana tētahi mahi rangatira hei rauora nei I a tātou. Whueeee!!!

 

Te hokianga mai a hoiho
Nau mai hoki mai a Hoiho me tana kapa whakaari. E mihi nui ana ki a Maioha Allen me āna kiripuaki, I whakatauhia I ngā uaratanga o te manaaki, te tiaki me te aroha a tētahi. Ngā tino uara!

Mā te tuakana, ka ako ai te teina, mā te teina, ka tika ai te tuakana
He maha ngā kaupapa ka arahi nei ngā tuakana i ngā teina o paenuku. Anei tetahi o ngā uara tuakana, teina ka mahi tātou!

 

Paetata/Paetawhiti

Week 4 Term 3
What’s been happening this week?

Wiki Tuawha
Kia ora e te whānau, nau mai ano ki tēnei wiki pukumahi rawa no mātou nei o ngā whare Tuakana.

this week paetawhiti had the opportunity to experience and work alongside the kauri ora team, around the importance and connection of rākau kauri, tohorā and whenua kaitiakitanaga.

paetata took part in an interschools basketball competition at Mckay Stadium, where our whare got to pit their basketball skills against other kura in and around Whangārei.

we had several ākonga from paetata and paetawhiti whare take part in pū kōrero which took place in Kaitaia at Te Ahu.

Kauri Ora
Paetawhiti had the opportunity to do some exciting mahi alongside the Kauri Ora team. Together we can protect Kauri. To preserve Kauri for generations to come, we need to give them space to grow. That’s why 10 rules have been introduced as part of a National Plan to protect kauri from the pathogen that causes kauri dieback disease.

Pū Kōrero
Pū Kōreo, was held in Kaitaia at the beginning of the week and we had several ākonga to stand and deliver thei kōrero. We would like to acknowledge each of our ākonga who took part.

Reminders:
Career Expo, taking place week 7 in Paetata and Paetawhiti where, creating opportunities for our juniors to see what future careers they can venture into.

Futures trade day, for year 10s Friday 23 August

Beast Run, Paerangi whare will be taking place in Paihia

Hui Whakapiki, taking place week 7, your pouako will send out emails to confirm your time

 

Nga Pu Kōrero O Apopo

Tēnā koutou katoa!

It’s been a busy few weeks at Te Kāpehu Whetū Tuakana with ākonga competing at this year’s Ngā Pū Kōrero o Apopo speech competitions held in Kaitaia on Wednesday.

This speech competition is run by the Māori Women’s Welfare League and happens every year, with top place-getters representing Te Tai Tokerau on the national stage later in the year.

Our three ākonga who competed were Moanarua Natanahira, Natalie Maihi-Hansen, and Tyrecce Tuhiwai Wharepapa. Each student spoke with eloquence, mana, and vibrancy, addressing issues pertinent to them as students and as rangatira o āpōpō.

Each kōrero was a story that needed to be told, and it was easily relatable to the judges and those who were listening. Moanarua placed 2nd in the junior section, Tyrecce also placed 2nd in the senior tāne section, and Natalie placed fourth in the senior kōhine section. We are so proud of all of you and the effort you have put into learning your speeches and delivering them so well.

A big mihi to Matua Louis, who helped each student with their kōrero. Ngā mihi, Matua Louis.

Ngā mihi, Matua Ropata

 

Paerangi

This week we celebrate Natalie Maihi-Hansen and Tyreece Tuhiwai-Wharepapa’s stand at Nga Pu Kōrero o Apopo on Wednesday. Both these ākonga have a lot of potential in the speech making area and can hold their own in both Te Reo Māori and English. We are excited to be able to help them along their journey over the next few years.

Ngākupenga Tautari-Herrick and Narima Ramach started their Hot and Cold Desserts course at NorthTec on Friday. Both these ākonga have completed NCEA Level 2 and this course not only gives them a chance for fun and yummy learning, but they are also gaining NCEA Level 3 credits getting a head start for next year. We also have students enrolled in another course in September.

Next week Paerangi are taking on The Beast fun run in Paihia. Our senior kotiro participated in this event last year and thoroughly enjoyed it so are taking on the course again along with some of our tane. Looking forward to seeing the muddy bodies and smiling muddy faces at the finish line.

Nga Mihi,
Whaea Brenda

 

HAUORA  –  See the Panui PDF for this section View/Download16 August 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

 

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 behaviour 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

 

View/Download16 August 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

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Pānui ā Kura – 08 August 2024

August 8, 2024
Academy, Newsletters, Paenuku, Paerangi, Paetawhiti, Panui

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Pouhere

Kia ora e te whanau o Te Kāpehu Whetū

Well that was another full week of mahi across the board with a mīharo whanau hui Tuesday evening…..and of course it was also te reo Kūki Airani week!

Our Pouwhakahaere, Whaea Hera, Matua Wiremu and Matua Ropata went over some of the key plans for this Term. We also had the honour of hearing two of our three Ngā Manu Korero
kaikorero on the night…..He rawe!!! Tyreece me Morgan!!!

Whaea Brenda gave feedback on our panui survey, all positive with a large number of whanau responding. Just a pointer if you want to know what events/activities are coming up, at the back
of the panui we have a ‘Key Dates’ section that is updated every week.

On the night we also announced that we will be sending two roopu to the Kapahaka primary/intermediate regionals in November, Term 4. Paenuku will of course take part in the Primary section but we have sent our ākonga in Mangaroa (Year 5/6) up to be part of the Paetata (intermediate) roopu. Practice is well underway.

Planning and practice for AIMs games is also well underway. A update hui will be held in Week 5, in 2 weeks time. So keep an eye out for that one whanau of ākonga in Paetata (Year 7 & 8).

Lastly, I also announced on the night that our kura, Te Kāpehu Whetu won’t be applying to transfer back to Charter school status, at this stage. We are in the process of getting our school building programme funded and returning to Charter School would mean we would miss out. However, our sponsor Trust, He Puna Marama Trust is applying to establish a new kura in central Auckland as a stepping stone for senior students seeking:

– To pursue higher learning at one of the University
– Access key industries ie: the Tech industry
– Assess to high performance sports

Applications closed on Friday. If successful, it will open Jan 2025.
I will update as things progress

Kia pai to wiki!

Ngā mihi
Whaea Rae

 

Paenuku

Acknowledgements

Thank you to all the whānau who showed up to our whānau hui on Tuesday. It was an amazing turn out and we really appreciated your support.

Stretch it out in styles with whaea Hera ‘Kapahaka Styles’

At Paenuku we have been so busy building positive relationships, having fun learning and challenging ourselves. We are improving our levels in the beep test with Te Koharua reaching taumata 7.2. We have also been challenging ourselves around kura by trying to implement “Kia tu Rangatira ai” in class and during wā takaro by showing we are and can continue being leaders to ourselves and others, which is exactly what Sonny-rae and Awa done when they both shared the ball with each other during Paramanawa.

 

Paetata/Paetawhiti

Week 3 Term 3
What’s been happening this week?

Wiki Tuarua
Kia ora koutou e te whānau o Te Kāpehu Whetū Tuakana.

Another busy and productive week in paetata and paetawhiti whare. ballroom dancing, to working in the māra kai, to aims games training and a full house for our hui whānau on Tuesday night. week 4 brings another busy week for our tuakana where with paetata attending a basketball tournament on Tuesday 13th at Mckay Stadium Kensington, pū kōrero which will be taking place on Wednesday 14th in Kaitaia where we will have some ākonga from our whare, taking part.

 

Māra Kai
Paetata started the week off with mahi in the māra alongside Matua Gene. We learnt the whenua and soil has whakapapa and how important it is for us to take care of everything we put into Papatuānuku. We are looking forward to getting our hands into māra and seeing what great things can be produced.

Hui Whānau
Thank you to all those who were able to attend our hui whānau to hear about what TKW have planned for term 3. Those who came along were also treated to listening to the speeches of our Manu Kōrero representatives.

Reminders:
Paetata ākonga attending BBall comp at Mckay Stadium. Please ensure your child’s permission slip is filled out and returned by Monday. We will be out of school for the whole day.

Pū Kōrero Wenerei 14th in Kaitaia, this will be a day trip only, no overnight stay.

Aims games hui week 5, day TBC, if you have not yet paid these fees, please make payment before the end of week 7, no payment, means your child won’t be able to attend.

 

Poitukohu  –  See the Panui PDF for this section View/Download8 August 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

 

Tuakana Hauora

ENERGY drinks are not part of our kura

Energy drinks are still making their way into our tuakana kura and we would like whanau support to limit the consumption of these high sugar and caffeine drinks.

There are numerous studies across the world that all support that the quantity of caffeine in these drinks is dangerously high for youth. This is why a ban on selling them to people under 16
years old has been put in place by many retailers.

One 500ml can commonly contains more than 50grams of sugar, that’s more than 12 teaspoons of sugar! The healthy recommendation of sugar for children is no more than 3-4 teaspoons!

Although it is recommended children do not consume caffeine the maximum tolerable amount suggested for children is 120mg. This is the equivalent of two cans of cola type beverages. In a
500ml energy drink there is approximately 160mgs plus the guarana and or taurine.

Energy drink consumption has been linked to an increased risk of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, severe stress as well as poor physical health including poor sleep, high blood pressure, obesity and weight gain, and dental issues

Youth who consume energy drinks regularly can easily fall into vicious cycles that trap them in the habit of low quality sleep and decreased mental health as a result of excess caffeine consumption. For more information about recent studies follow the link below.
https://www.2024energydrinkslinkedtomentalhealthissues.

We want the best for our tamariki, being healthy helps them to pursue the greatest possible future for themselves.

Wai Māori is always the best choice!

 

Tuakana Reminders

Kia ora e te whanau

Welcome to the mid way mark, half way through the school year. Below are a few reminders for whanau about our tikanga to help keep

  • Our whare doors open at 8.30, please if possible do not drop your tamariki off before this time. We cannot guarantee staff will be available to supervise and it is rather chilly in the mornings outside.

 

  • Please make sure your child comes to school in the correct uniform. In general, our uniform looks pretty good, but there is always room for improvement. If boys are choosing to wear long pants, they need to be dress pants please, girls can wear black stockings to help keep them warm.

 

  • PE Gear – Ākonga need to bring their PE gear to kura every day. The PE shirt can be purchased from the tari. If ākonga do not have the PE shirt a plain black t shirt is acceptable. The shorts also need to be plain black. Although the boys school uniform shorts are black we would appreciate it if they could change into black shorts more suitable to physical activity.

 

  • Cellphones are not allowed at kura during school hours. If you wish for your child to have a phone with them so they can contact you after school they need to hand it in to the office at the start of the day and then collect it after kura. Students seen with cellphones during the school day will have the phone confiscated and it will be handed in to the office where it can be collected at the end of the day. If a student refuses to hand over the phone we see this as defiance and we follow our behaviour management process.

 

  • During the school day your tamariki are the kura’s responsibility. If they need to leave for any reason we need whanau to please let us know, via the tari. This also includes leaving kura early. Student safety is a top priority and knowing where our ākonga are is a key part of this.

 

Paerangi

The week has flown past so fast yet again and for many of Paerangi the weeks remaining at kura this year are fading quickly! We are down to approximately 10-12 more weeks of kura for Year 11-13!

We are very proud of those Level 2 ākonga who have already achieved NCEA Level 2, well done. But there is more learning to be done. Along with Te Reo me ona tikanga Māori, Literacy and numeracy are increasing key to success in the world, the greater your skills are in these areas the more opportunities available to you.

Paerangi has reintroduced SSR. The Year 12 English class are required to read two novels for one of their achievement standards and the Pouako decided that this would be a good opportunity for all ākonga, and pouako to slow down and get into the habit of reading for pleasure. We have texts in both Te Reo and English available for them to read. Initially ākonga found the concept a bit difficult and could not help but talk and distract each other but now, in Week 3, they know what’s required and it takes just a few minutes to settle and, in general, sustained silent reading is occurring. I even had a student say the other day they were enjoying reading because they were up to a good bit in the book.

We would also like to mention we appreciate the greater enthusiasm and participation in sports and fitness lately from Paerangi ākonga. The benefits of exercise on mood are clear. Exercise causes your brain to release ‘feel good’ chemicals like endorphins and serotonin that help improve your mood and we have noticed this last week a shift in energy which is great. Keep up the great work Paerangi!

Nga Mihi,
Whaea Brenda

 

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 behaviour 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

 

View/Download8 August 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

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