Pānui ā Kura – 22 June 2024

June 22, 2024
Academy, Newsletters, Paenuku, Paerangi, Paetawhiti, Panui

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Pouhere

Kia ora e te whanau o Te Kāpehu Whetū

Matariki week has arrived!!!….ākonga have been discovering and learning about the significance of Matariki and Ngā Whetu and are ready to show you, their whanau, what they know.  We look forward to having you at the following events, please note times and venues:

  1. Tues 25th5.30pm – 7pm – Ākonga Matariki Art Auction @ Maumahara
  • This is a fundraiser
  • All Ākonga art will be on display AND WILL BE AUCTIONED OFF
  • We will run a silent Bidding Process – info on the night
  • Don’t miss out!!!
  • Kai Stalls (fundraiser) available bring cash!!!
  • Maramataka Calendars for sale on the night $35each bring cash or card

 

  1. Wed 26th5.30pm – 7pm – Matariki Wearable Arts Show @ Hihiaua
  • Ākonga have been designing wearable art outfits for their akomanga
  • An ākonga from each class will wear the art down the runway on Hihiaua deck
  • Whanau are asked to be seated by 5.30pm
  • Kai stalls (fundraiser) available bring cash!!!
  • Maramataka Calendars for sale on the night $35each bring cash or card

 

  1. Thurs 27th6.00am – 7am – Matariki Hautapu @ Hihiaua
  • It is important that ākonga are at Hihiaua by 6am to be part of the karakia
  • Nine of our Ākonga will lead the Hautapu karakia for all of us
  • Their karakia will welcome in Ngā Whetū of Matariki for this Māori new year
  • Hautapu is followed by kai for all, prepared by our Admins
  • PHOTO EXHIBITION of our ākonga Tuakana will be on display. Outstanding!!!

Nau mai, haere mai!!!

Nau mai, piki mai!!

PLEASE NOTE: Kura closes early on Thursday 27th at 2pm!!!!…and Friday 28th is Public Holiday

ALSO TO NOTE: Potential haerenga for Paetawhiti/Paerangi Kōhine in following week – info yet to go out

Kia pai to wiki!

Ngā mihi

Whaea Rae
Pouhere

 

Paenuku

Ko Matariki ki te rangi – Ko Pāenuku ki te whenua

Tuia ko Matariki ki te rangi, paiheretia ko Paenuku ki te whenua,
Ko au te taiāo, ko te taiāo ko ahau!

‘He kai kei aku ringa, Ko Matariki kei aku whakaaro’

Ko Ngā Pou e Toru o Pāenuku ka noho hei tūāpapa, hei whakaruruhau tonu i to mātou nei whare, me ōna mahinga katoa. Nō reira he mahi nui te oti i ngā akonga kia whai mana ai ko ngā mahi whakarite taumata, me te whakahāere i ngā mahi whakatau i te ata i a rā. He mea nui rawa ki te whakaatu i ēnei hua nui o te ako kia pai ai te taki ake i ngā mahi whakaako katoa, ahakoa te aha! No reira e mihi ana ki ngā mahi nui te oti ia Pāenuku whānui te whakatinana i ēnei tikanga tuku iho i roto i ēnei wiki ako. Kei runga noa atu.

Kapa Haka Ki Mangoroa

He tino tūmeke rawa ngā tamariki ki te wānanga i a rāapa kia noho tahi ki Mangoroa kia akongia i ngā waiata me ngā haka o te kura. Kua mau pai ai te ako i te waiata ‘Te Mātahi o Te Tau’ hei hāpai i te kaupapa mo te matariki. E hāere tonu ana ngā mahi haka kia pai ai te whakatō i te pou Kia Māori ki roto i a rātou! He tino pai rawa ēnei tikanga ki te whakapūmau i aua whakaakoranga ki roto i ngā tauira katoa. Haramai te pai e tai mā!

‘Ko Au Te Tāiāo – Ko Te Tāiāo ko ahau.
Tērā ko matariki ka rewa ki te pāe’

E pakari hāere ana te tupu o ngā hua nui mo te kaupapa ako mo tēnei wahanga – ‘Toitū Te Taiāo’. Kua whānui hoki te mau pai o ngā akoranga mo Te Mātahi o Te Tau me ngā aro nui tonu o te kaupapa motuhake nei mo Te Matariki!

E āo e te rā e ngā kaupapa huhua o te wā. Nau Mai, Whakatau mai e ngā hua nui o te tau hōu māori!! Hāere Mai e te iti, e te rahi ki runga i a Te Kāpehu Whetū whakatau atu ai i ngā mahi whakanui i tēnei wāhanga o te tau.
 

Paetata/Paetawhiti

Whats been happening this week?

Wiki Tuawaru

Tēnā tātou e te whānau, nau mai ano ki to mātou karere mo te wiki tuawaru nei. Ko mātou ngā whare, Paetawhiti ko Paetata, e mihi atu ana ki a koutou e tāmara mā.

Week 8 was jam packed with mahi toi preparations for Matariki Celebration week coming up.

Paetata and Paetawhiti have been busy preparing, organising and sorting through the final touches of art pieces for our art auction coming up on Tuesday 25th June.

The whetū for Paetata this week was Hiwa-i-te-rangi and Matariki Hopes and Wishes for the Māori New Year.

Matariki Photographs

Thank you to whanau who provided their tamaiti taonga to bring to their photo sessions. We had a very successful day of taking photos. Your childs digital image will be made available to purchase once we have set up an ordering system.

 

Paerangi

Kia ora e te whānau!

Paerangi students are preparing their wearable arts costumes for Matariki celebrations this coming week.

Matariki is also a time for students to take hold of any opportunities available to them.

Students need to be more resilient in the tasks that are at hand to them. These include:

  • Their commitment to completing any assessments,
  • Punctuality to kura and
  • Also adhering to the kaupapa of Te Kāpehu Whetū.

Learning is a life long journey no matter what the learning is.

Never stop learning because life never stops teaching.

Ngā manaakitanga o te wāhi ngaro ki a koutou

Ngā mihi
Matua Ropata

 

Academy

Academy on Point

On Thursday evening we received a call from our kaumatua, Matua Hori Parata.  He was seeking support for mahi out Pataua.  So Friday morning, heeding the call, 11 of our Academy boys headed out to help Te Kaurinui Parata plant natives out on bay.

Te Kaurinui is from the Fred Baker Intake.  He leads a crew who are involved in maintaining native flora and korero regarding the taiao.  It is a programme we are keen to have a closer connection with in coming terms/years.  Staff Louis and matua Moses on crew!

Hakinakina

Kia ora whānau,

We are pleased to announce and congratulate the following students who have been selected to participate in the Northland Secondary Schools Cross Country next Tuesday, 25th June:

Kruize Cooper-Brown
Tia Moana Edwards
Te Ihi Rameka-Kere
Raiha Leuleuai
Saieti Reti
Akiwa Kawana
Krenshaw Snowden
Kwade Cooper
Xyvijarn Reti-Latu

Permission slips have been sent home with your child. Please ensure these are signed and returned on Monday.

A special well done to the girls who have been working hard at Whangarei Boxing Gym. They are getting fitter and developing great resilience through their efforts.

Congratulations to Ezra Toi who played in the Northland Rugby League under 14’s Grand Final for the Hikurangi Stags.  In a very close and hard fought match, the Portland Panthers came away with the win. Final score: Portland 10 – 8 Hikurangi

RLN (Rugby League Northland) will be starting an Under 16’s competition for female players in the middle of next month.  If your kotiro would like to play, get in touch with them through Facebook or come talk to me at Kura and we will find a way to get your kotiro involved

Mauri ora,
Matua Rua Paki

 

Hauora

See Panui for the Hauora Section

View/Download22 June 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

 

See Calendar for Key Events

 

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 80% regular attendance each term by 2030.

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 Calendared Dates

 

View/Download22 June 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

Pānui ā Kura – 14 June 2024

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

View/Download14 June 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

Pouhere

Kia ora e te whanau o Te Kāpehu Whetū

This week will be spent finishing our academic work for Term 3, particularly NCEA for Paerangi PLUS ākonga continue to mahitahi and prepare for the 3 events in the following Matariki week.  Ākonga have been spending considerable time learning about Matariki and preparing for these.

Please come view, acknowledge and be part of this important journey with us:

  1. Tues 25th 5.30pm – Ākonga Matariki Art Auction @ Maumahara
  • Ākonga art will be on display and available for sale.
  • Don’t miss out!!
  • Kai Stalls available

 

  1. Wed 26th 5.30pm– Wearable Arts Show @ Hihiaua
  • Ākonga have been designing wearable art outfits for their akomanga
  • An ākonga from each class will wear the art down the runway on Hihiaua deck
  • Whanau are asked to be seated by 5.30pm
  • Kai stalls available

 

  1. Thurs 27th 6.00am – Matariki Hautapu @ Hihiaua
  • It is important that ākonga are at Hihiaua by 6am to be part of the karakia
  • Nine of our Ākonga will lead the Hautapu karakia
  • These karakia welcome each of Ngā Whetū of Matariki for this year
  • Hautapu is followed by kai for all, prepared by our Admins

Nau mai, haere mai!!!

Nau mai piki mai!!!

Kapahaka – prep for regionals has started for Paenuku and Paetata.  Regionals is in November Term 4.

A reminder: that Poitūkohu isn’t on this week as Kensington stadium is not available

Kia pai to wiki!

Ngā mihi

Whaea Rae
Pouhere

 

Paenuku

Kaupapa o tenei Wahanga

Wearable arts has been an exciting learning activity for Paenuku, it has allowed us to learn about sustainability and how to be mindful of our environment in collaboration with our overall kaupapa Toitu te taiao.

Kapahaka Antics

Our akonga here at Nuku have really enjoyed Kapahaka with whaea Hera, especially our teina mā who are always excited to participate and learn new waiata and actions.

Important Notices

We would like to kindly ask if parents would be able to updatetheir childrens medical details with whaea Sam please – Ngā mihi ki a koutou

Hakinakina

Exposing the students to a variety of different sports has encouraged them to engage in other outdoor activities. With doing so we have fostered positive relationships, encouraged new opportunites, and developed our skillset in many areas of hakinakina and here at Paenuku, that’s what we are all about.

Mihi Motuhake

We would like to give a special acknowledgement to Te Koha-mauri and his team for their team efforts and successes in poitukohu. Nga mihi nui Matua Te Whata for coahing our team

 

Important Sports Dates

No Poitukohu next week

Rippa Rugby 25th June TBC

 

Paetata/Paetawhiti

Whats been happening this week?

Wiki Tuawhitu

Tēnā tātou e te whānau, nau mai ano ki to mātou pūrongo mo te wiki tuawhitu nei.

Week 7 saw an abundance of activities happening in our whare. From kaupapa Matariki to digital technology, mahi toi, aims games training, kapa haka and much more.

Our akonga have been working diligently toward countdown to Matariki. There are final touches to be added, details to be perfected, and displays to be organised.

Our akonga are looking forward in being able to present their creative works in a manner that truly honours the significance of Matariki

Paetata Matariki Presentations

At the end of each week, ākonga in Paetata present their weekly Matariki Whetū inquiry. Each of the 9 stars of Matariki has been guiding the learning for this term, and this week has been focussed on Pōhutukawa.

Hunderwasser Arts

The whetū of Pōhutukawa was leading the learning for Paetata. Creations made at the Hunderwasser mahi toi workshops were based around how we can acknowledge Pōhutukawa through shadow boxing and puppeteering.

Kapa haka – Paenuku and Paetata

Combined kapa haka with Paenuku and Paetata ākonga has started in week 6 as they work towards gearing up for this years kapa haka regionals in November. Kapa haka will be a combined effort with pouako from our teina and tuakana kura navigating our waka.

Reminders

Matariki Photographs

All students in our tuakana whare, Paetata, Paetawhiti, and Paerangi will have their photographs taken as part of our Matariki celebrations. They will be dressed up as how they see themselves as a Rangatira. These photographs will then be exhibited at Hihiaua Cultural Centre from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 June as a follow on from our Matariki celebration in week 9.

If you have a korowai, tupuna photograph or a specific taonga you would like your child to wear or hold, bring those with them.

Getting their photo taken is not compulsory but we encourage students to give it a go. Photographs will be taken Thursday 20th June in one of our tuakana whare.

Matariki Karakia

9 students will be selected to read out one of the Matariki karakia on Thursday 27th at Hihiaua Cultural Centre for our Matariki dawn ceremony. If your child is selected they would need to be there at 6.00am. Parents of students who are selected will be informed next Monday 17th June. Students will be provided with their karakia, which is only short, to learn. The karakia will be found at this link (Matariki Karakia)

Basketball

No Basketball for week 8 – Will resume Thursday 27 June 2024

  • Paetata – 4.15pm
  • TKW Kotiro – 5.00pm
  • TKW Tama – 6.30pm
 

Paerangi

Kia ora e te whānau!

This week we had a group of Year 11 and 12 students attend an automotive workshop at NorthTec Monday to Wednesday.  They gained knowledge in petrol and diesel engines, the tools and equipment used within the automotive industry, and how to disassemble and reassemble a 4 stroke engine.  We are very proud of the commitment and effort these akonga gave over the 3 days.

Taihoronukurangi pitched his business idea to the YES Regional Judges this week. His business Battle Belts are personalised weight lifting belts designed to improve ideal biomechanics when performing lifting activities in your workout.  Tai’s presentation was well prepared and clear and informative, the judges were impressed with his innovation and entrepreneurship.  Excellent work Tai!

Back at kura we are still focussing on our Kia Mātau pou.  Many of our Year 12 ākonga are very close to completing NCEA Level 2 through a mix of vocational, Te Ao Haka and tikanga achievements.  We are developing a plan for next term for these students to start NCEA Level 2, gain work experience, develop skills for once they leave kura as well as focusing on the core skills of literacy, numeracy and Te Reo Māori.

Ngā mihi, Whaea Brenda

 

Hauora

As the Winter months get colder and wetter, they also bring with them more bugs and illnesses.  We are seeing a few cases of Strep Throat hitting our tamariki and we want to make sure whanau are aware of the signs and symptoms.

A child’s untreated sore throat (‘strep throat’) can lead to rheumatic fever.
Rheumatic fever is a serious preventable disease which may cause permanent heart damage.

Strep throat and Rheumatic Fever is not uncommon in Northland.  Those most at risk are:

  • Children aged between 5 -15 years
  • Māori and Pasifika (>95% of cases in Northland are Māori or Pasifika)
  • People who share a house with lots of others.

Signs and Symptoms of Rheumatic Fever

Rheumatic fever often starts with a sore throat (a streptococcal infection).  A few weeks later, the following symptoms may develop:

  • sore or swollen joints
  • a skin rash
  • a fever
  • stomach pain
  • jerky movements

By taking sore throats seriously, we can help prevent lifelong illness and suffering for our tamariki.

  • Stop sore throats hurting hearts. An untreated sore throat (‘strep throat’) can lead to rheumatic fever, or rheumatic heart disease which can cause serious heart problems.
  • If a child complains of a sore throat, make sure they are checked by a doctor.
  • If a ‘strep throat’ is diagnosed, the doctor will usually prescribe a 10-day course of antibiotics.
  • It is important to complete the whole 10-day course to prevent rheumatic fever from developing.

Ngā Mihi
Whaea Karlene
Hauora Coordinator

 

See Calendar for Key Events

 

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 80% regular attendance each term by 2030.

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 Calendared Dates

 

View/Download14 June 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

Pānui ā Kura – 8 June 2024

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

View/Download8 June 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

Pouhere

Kia ora e te whanau o Te Kāpehu Whetū

Hari Tau Hou Māori

Friday 7th June was Whiro and also marked the start of the Māori Lunar New Year

The next few weeks Matariki and Puanga will rise….with Matariki Public Holiday on Fri 28th June.

Te Wā O Te Hine:

Now that the Academy are home we turn our attention to a programme for our senior Kōhine.  We are working through a range of concepts and will share these over the last weeks of term.

However, as we are in the Māori Lunar New Year and Matariki is rising, we are hoping to organise an overnight wananga for Year 9/10/12 Kōhine, with Year 11/13s attending 1 day only.

If we can organise the logistics. information will be sent out to whanau.  Keep an eye out!

Poitūkohu:

In case you missed the notice, the Kensington gym ISN’T available for 2 weeks so there won’t be any Basketball for the next two Wednesdays….Ohhhhh our teams love the game and do so well.

“Nga mihi” to Matua Herb” and his crew who come every week to train our teams at Paenuku.

Keep an eye on your messages/emails for updates.

Kapahaka 2024:

Training has started for our kapahaka stand at Primary and Intermediate regionals in November. We are throwing all in to get our two roopu ready. Watch this space!!!

Matariki:

In the last week of term we will be celebrating the rise of Matariki…everyone is involved in preparing for a Wearable Arts evening, Art Auction and an early morning Hautapu karakia.  Again, we will send more information out regarding events and timings.

Kia pai tou wiki!

Ngā mihi ki a koutou katoa

Whaea Rae
Pouhere

 

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 80% regular attendance each term by 2030.

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 in 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 will be reinitiating 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 to notify them.  You can either reply to this text or call the office with the reason or more   information.

 

Paenuku

Paenuku Wānanga
Paenuku Huhua

E aku iti, e aku rahi, e aku whakataparahi ki te rangi, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa.

Tenei te mihi whanui ki te hunga kua riro ki te kāpunipunitanga o ngā wairua, kua mihia, kua tangihia rātou, no reira ko te whakatau noa ake, ko rātou ki a rātou, ko tātou ki a tātou.  Hoki mai ano ki a tātou te hunga ora, te hunga e pīkau nei i ngā āhuatanga o te ao kikokiko nei, tēnā tātou katoa.

Te matahi o te tau
Matariki Hēri Kai

E tū tupuanuku e
Tiritiria te oneone
Kia matomato ki raro
Ka tīnaku, ka tupu ka tāmaota ngā marae e…
Ko te kūmara, e ko te kūmara
I reka ai e!

Te Tai Tokerau Manakuratahi
Kapa Haka 2024

Takiri mai te ata, ka ao, ka ao, ka awatea

Ki rite mai e, kia rite mai e…
Haramai ra te whakateetae o Te Mana Kuratahi ki te Tae Tokerau
Kua timata mai ngā kapa haka e ki ngā teina o te Kāpehu Whetū whanui.
Ko Mangoroa (5&6) me Paetata ko piritahi nei

Toitū te Taiao

E ako ana mātou ki te whakahou hanga kākahu.

He aha te kākahu rērere?
He mea nui, kia mutu, ā,
kia kore e riro nei ngā kākahu taratara o te ao,
ki roto anō i a Papatuanuku

Poitukohu – Matua Herb mā

Ki ngā pukenga nui o te poitukohu, e kōkiri tonu ana ngā tuakana ki ngā akoranga matua a Matua Herb me tana tira, whakapiki pukenga.

Ko te reo te mauri o te mana Māori… Nā Tā Himi Henare

Total Immersion – As many of you know, our kura is toal immersion Māori at Paenuku. We ask that when whanua are on site, that only te reo Māori is spoken as much as possible. We understand that not all whanau are able to understand or kōrero Māori, however we do encourage you to attempt basic words and sentence. Of course if you are needing to speak to staff, please speak to the Kaiako away from the students. Please refer to our TKW Paenuku page for Te Reo Māori courses and opportunities.

“Hapaitia te ara tika pumau ai te rangatiratanga mo nga uri whakatipu”
“Foster the pathway of knowledge to strength, independence, and growth for future”

 

Paetata/Paetawhiti

Whats been happening this week?

Wiki Tuaono

Tēnā tātou e te whānau, nau mai ano ki to mātou karere mo te wiki tuaono.

During our 6th week at Te Kāpehu Whetū, we explored the significance of the Matariki star Ururangi. Two students accompanied Whaea Petina to the National library to discuss navigational techniques and 3D waka building.

Highlights of the week included a platoon challenge in table-tennis and a 3-point shootout between Tui, Mako, and Katipo.

Paetwahiti’s ICT classes have been going really well, alomg with Paetata’s Hundertwasserrt classes. We also have matua Mohi starting starting as kaiawhina in Paetata, and the beginning of AIMS games training for Paetata is in full swing with Staff Louis, Matua Mohi, Whaea Kay and Matua Wiremu.

 

Paerangi

Kia ora e te whānau!

It’s been a short week and it’s good to have our ACAD ākonga back in Paerangi after their time away in Italy and Greece.

ACAD students have shared their wonderful kōrero with their peers and teachers. It has been awesome listening to their highlight of their trip as well.

Student report are being generated and will be dispersed to your whānau for perusal within the coming weeks.

Just a note to remind Paerangi students that it’s important that they maintain good working habits and complete all required assessments.

Ngā mihi, Matua Ropata
 

Leadership Academy of A Company

Make sure you follow the Leadership Academy of A Company Facebook page for all the updates and photos of this outstanding haerenga.

Leadership Academy Facebook Page

 

See Calendar for Key Events

 

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 Calendared Dates

 

View/Download8 June 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

Pānui ā Kura – 30 May 2024

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

View/Download31 May 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

Pouhere

Kia ora e te whanau o Te Kāpehu Whetū

Remember no Kura this Monday 3rd June ……We are into week 6 of Term 2 and going strong!!!

If you haven’t seen the photos on our Kura and Academy page please go see….and importantly share the page with whanau and friends.

Te Kāpehu Whetū Facebook Page

Leadership Academy Facebook Page

This was in Fridays Huaki page of the Northern Advocate

Honouring the Legacy:
Leadership Academy of A Company
Monte Cassino 80th Commemoration

At the Leadership Academy of A Company, we believe in honouring the sacrifices of the past while shaping the future. That’s why our Leadership Academy embarked on a poignant journey to Monte Cassino to pay tribute to the 28th Māori Battalion.

The 28th Māori Battalion holds a revered place in history for its bravery and resilience during World War II. As we retraced their footsteps at Monte Cassino, we were reminded of the extraordinary courage and sacrifice displayed by these brave men.

The journey to Monte Cassino was more than just a trip; it was a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by the 28th Māori Battalion. As we honour their memory, let us also strive to embody the values of courage, resilience, and leadership in our own lives.

We are taking enrolments for the ‘Leadership Academy of A Company’ and our Kura Te Kāpehu Whetū, for term 3 and 4

For more information visit Te Kāpehu Whetū website or email our administrator j.henare@mokonz.co.nzNgā mihi ki a koutou katoa
Whaea Rae
Pouhere

 

Paenuku

Nau Mai – Haere Mai

Mai, Whakatau mai rā e Simeon Walker-Herewini me tō whānau. Ko te wawata, ka tau pai ai tō noho ki waenganui ia mātou i tō whānau hōu nōki o Te Kāpehu Whetū – Pāenuku.

‘Whāia te iti Kahurangi ki te tūohu koe, me he maunga teitei’.

Kua tau ngā manu iti nei ki roto i Te Wāo Nui o Pāenuku, e rere ana ngā mahi, e aro pūmau ana te whakaako i ngā tikanga o Pāenuku me ‘Ngā Pou e Toru’. He hari ,he koa katoa te hunga nei ki te whai i te ara o ako.

‘Ko te manu e kai ana i te miro, nōna te ngāhere,
Ko te manu e kai ana i te mātauranga, nōna te ao’.

Mahi Hurihanga

Ko te aronga nui o ngā mahi e hāngai tonu ana ki te kaupapa matua o tēnei wāhanga, arā, ko “Toitū te taiāo me Matariki”. Nō reira, e pai haere ana ngā mahi ako e whāngaihia ana ki ngā akonga me te mea anō hoki, e pakari pai ana te tupu o te pā harakeke o Pāenuku.

He nui ngā kai kua hora ki te papa o Pāenuku hei wānanga i tēnei wiki. E mahi tonu ana i ngā mahi kia tutuki pai ngā whāinga ako i tēnei wāhanga – Ko au te taiao, ko te taiao ko ahau.

I te tīmatanga te kupu, I te Atua te kupu
Ko te Atua anō te kupu i te tīmatanga

‘Ko Matariki ki runga, ko Pāenuku ki raro,
Ko au te taiāo, ko te taiāo ko ahau
Nau mai e te Tama kia mihi atu ahau

Nau mai te Mātahi o te tau – Ko au te Taiāo, Ko te Taiāo ko ahau

E kaha haere tonu ana ngā mahi ako, e puta mai ana ngā hua nui o te mahi. Kua timata ngā kākano te tupu ki roto i ngā mahinga, he mahi toi e haere ake ana, he tuhituhi, he kōrero Māori, he whai mātauranga Māori tonu te mahi nui o te wā. Kia Kaha tātou ki te kōrero i te reo Māori ki o tātou nei tamariki i ngā wā katoa, i ngā wāhi katoa.

Poitukohu

He tino pai ki ngā tamariki ki te whakapakari i o rātou nei pūkenga poitūkohu ia wiki. E mihi nui ana kia Matua Herbie me tōna roopu tautoko. E mihi hoki ana ki ngā kaiārahi o ngā tīma, e haere mai ana ki te āwhina ki te whakangūngū tahi ki ngā tīma. He miharo rawa te kite atu i te hari pai o ngā tamariki ki te tākaro ia Wenerei ki te wharehākinakina ki McKay Stadium ki Kensington.

Hākinakina

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

On Wednesday 29thMay, a group of tamariki from Paenuku took part in the WPSSA Winter Sports tournament.  The Kura participated in Pāwhutupōro, Poitūkohu and Poikopiko.  All teams were praised for their awesome sportsmanship and amazing behaviour.

The Table Tennis team played four games.  Sonny-Lo and Tamateamohau showed some amazing talent.  Their skills and determination gained four wins from four games.

Basketball had five games throughout the day.  They too won all their games.  Well done to the tamariki in this team.  Noah, Tawhia, Matana, Waitaha, Puhi, Tairyse, Charlotte and Te Areka who brought their “A” game on Wednesday.

The Rippa Rugby team, Te Kohamauri, Te Koharua, Tai, Shakur, Kaitiaki, Te Paea, Cedella and Amelia had the tough road. They had to battle the weather conditions as well as their opponents.  They won the majority of their games.  Despite the weather being cold and wet these tamariki went out and played with mana and pride.

Winter Sports 2024 was a blast! Well done to all teams, players who participated.  Thank you to our Coaches Whaea Kay and Matua Moses!!

Up and coming events:

Tuesday 4th June 2024 – Yr 3 & 4 Rippa Rugby Festival held at Pohe Island, starting 10am

Our Year 3 & 4 tamariki will be playing Rippa Rugby straight after our long weekend.  This tournament will be at Pohe Island 10am to 2pm.  A reminder pānui will be sent out to whanau over the coming days.

Tuesday 25th June 2024 – Yr 5 & 6 Rippa Rugby Festival

There will be a pānui sent out to whanau closer to the date
 

Paetata/Paetawhiti

Whats been happening this week?

Wiki Tuarima

E mihi ana ki a koutou e te whānau whānui of te Kāpehu Whetū.

Week 5 is done and dusted and we have officially reached the halfway mark of term two. Another very busy and active week from our tuakana whare. Earlier ths week we welcomed home the Academy akonga on their return for Italy in support of those whose Tupuna took to battle all those years ago in the 28th Māori Battalion. It was an emotional return for the boys as they were brought back into Te Kāpehu Whetū with a stirring pōwhiri. A very big thank you to our kura staff who organised, accompanied and took care of the boys and one another while in italy.

Although we had a short week, it was yet again, buzzing with activity.

Paetata were inquiring about te whetū a Tupu-ā-rangi and Paetawhiti were very busy keeping box fit and Matariki research ready.

So far this term, Paetata have covered five of the nne whetū. Waiti, Waita, Waipuna-a-rangi, Tupu-a-nuku, Tupu-ā-rangi.

Each weeks learning theme is guided by a star, where akonga get their enquiry caps on to delve a little bit deeper into Te Ao o Matariki.

Matariki

The guiding whetū fpor Paetata this week is Tupu-ā-rangi, which takes care of all food sources above the ground and in the trees. Manu were considered a delicacy epsecially Kererū.

Reminders:

No School on Monday 3rd June, Kings Birthday. School resumes Tuesday 4th June.

  • Kapa Haka Paenuku/Paetata to start week 6 every Wednesday, 1-3pm at Maumahara
  • Aims games deposit of $150.00 due June 1st 2024

 

Paerangi

We are very pleased to have our Leadership Academy ākonga back on Tuesday.  Kura for Paerangi has been very quiet with their absence.

Some students have been using their time wisely to catch up, and/or get ahead in mahi and get started on their wearable arts creations.  Paerangi has great ideas for their pieces, now they just have to pull through with the effort and application to get them done on time.

Next week is full on, back into the mahi of learning and assessments, with the focus on doing what needs to be done.

Student progress reports will be out to whanau in Week 8, and these will give an indication of where your tamaiti is up to with their NCEA journey as well as how they are doing with our 3 pou:

  • Kia Māori,
  • Kia Mātau,
  • Kia Tū Rangatira Ai.

With the government’s focus on attendance, it’s a timely reminder to please either contact the office or Whaea Brenda/Matua Ropata if your child is going to be absent.  Plus most ākonga are doing well either not bringing in or handing in their phones/devices.  Increasingly, research is showing that more than 2hours time on a phone a day can impact a young person’s brain….and that’s not taking into account the negative content on social media.

We recommend that whanau monitor and reduce time on phones/social media.  We will provide more info on this over time.

Naku, na Whaea Brenda
 

Hauora

Kia Ora Whanau

I hope you are keeping warm and dry during Ngahuru = Autumn.

Whooping cough, flu, colds, and sore throats are the common illnesses around at this time.

If you have any concerns about your tamariki health, please speak to Whaea Karlene at Paenuku or Whaea Kerrian at Tuakana, who can contact our nurses. They may be able to awhi or refer you.

In an emergency dial 111 or for major health issues or go to your GP, White Cross or A & E.  It’s better to get on top of our health issues before they worsen.

NEW NURSES – We have two new Public Health nurses who Whaea Melinda will be bringing in to meet with us.  Sarah and Madi, will be starting soon to oversee our in-kura general care for of our 5–12-year-olds ākonga at Paenuku.

A big MIHI to Whaea Melinda, for all you have done for us here at Paenuku.

 

NASTY CRITTERS
Head lice are always about, so please check your tamariki hair. Scabies have been a hoha in a few schools recently, keep an eye out

Na Whaea Karlene
 

Leadership Academy of A Company

Make sure you follow the Leadership Academy of A Company Facebook page for all the updates and photos of this outstanding haerenga.

Leadership Academy Facebook Page

 

See Calendar for Key Events

 

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 Calendared Dates

 

View/Download31 May 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

Pānui ā Kura – 17 May 2024

May 17, 2024
Academy, Newsletters, Paenuku, Paerangi, Paetawhiti, Panui

View/Download17 May 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

Pouhere

Kia ora e te whanau o Te Kāpehu Whetū…..

As you would know, 21 cadets, staff and kaumatua of our Leadership Academy of A Company left for Italy earlier in the week. Theres plenty of photos and vids on our two Facebook pages (below) if you want to keep track of their haerenga. They spent their first evening in Italy with Tā Bom having dinner and then unexpected, he gifted a poppy to each to wear while there. Tā Bom is a sprightly 99years old and last man standing of the 28MB.

Te Kāpehu Whetū Facebook Page

Leadership Academy Facebook Page

These two FB pages are our latest means of communication with whanau. They will provide a snap shot of key events taking place in the Academy or Kura that we wish to share with Te Ao. Whereas, our TKW Tuakana and Paenuku pages will continue to be our direct Comms channels for whanau only, as is our weekly panui and emails. In coming weeks we will be looking at more opportunities to unite with whanau…..”Whanau Connect”…..keep an eye out for the call!

Ngā mihi ki a koutou katoa
Whaea Rae
Pouhere

 

Paenuku

Whanau and ākonga hou

Nau mai haere mai Charlotte McLean, Wairoa, Maire and Rautini Waigth, Te Kauri and Tialee.

Ko te tūmanakokua tāunga haere koutouki waenganui i a tātou ō Paenuku.

“Tūngia te ururoa, whakaritorito te tutu o te harakeke.”

Kapa Haka

Paenuku has been working really hard learning new waiata and haka alongside Whaea Hera. Her Kia Māori initiatives and all their efforts were positively displayed at our kura whānau hui at Maumahara last week.

Poitukohu

Basketball at Kensington has started back up for the term and students are really enjoying being back on the court and training with Matua Herbie and the crew.

Mahi hurihanga

Ko te kaupapa o tēnei wāhanga ko te “Toitu te taiao”. E ako ana mātou i. ngā ahuatanga o matariki i.e., te whetu “Waita” te taha moana and Te whetu Tupu-ā-nuku koira ngā mahi maara kai. Mai i era  hua tīmata mā tātou ki te hunga i wā mātou kakahu toi (wearable arts)
 

Paetata/Paetawhiti

Whats been happening this week?

Wiki Tuatoru

Te Kāpehu Whetū tuakana are joining in with Pink shirt Day, supporting the kaupapa of promoting kindness, respect, and inclusivity. Pink shirt dayrepresents a stand against bullyingand aims to create a safe environment for everyone by encouraging people to wear pink shirts as a visible statement of solidarity and support for those who have been bullied. We enjoyed a very enthusiastic hikoi around the loop with lots of supportive encouragement from the public.

By speaking up against bullying, schools can help create a more inclusive and supportiveenvironment that benefits all students.

Mahi Toi

Paetata have been taking mahi toi classes at Hundertvasser. This will run untill the end of the term and consists of 2 lessons per week, one for year 7 and ne for year 8 ākonga. Each lesson is based off how we deliver our term overview, with Matariki being the navigator of that learning process.

Paetawhiti have started boxing lessons in town, with one lesson a week. Ākonga enjoyed their first session and are looking forward to their next one.

Unfortunately Winter Sports was cancelled which mean Paetata weren’t able to go, so instead we improvised and set up our own rotation of games, which helped ease the dissappointment of the games being cancelled.

Reminders:

  • Aims games – Paetata Hui, Tuesday 21 May 2024 5-6pm Paetata Whare 183 Lower Dent Street
  • Aims games deposit of $150.00 needs to be paid before June 1st 2024
  • Paetata whanau please make the hui if you are able to

 

Paerangi

Early Tuesday morning we farewelled our ACAD boys at Maumahara.  The whare is a lot quieter now and a wee bit empty but that just gives our kōhine a great environment to focus and get the mahi done!

On Thursday our Paerangi kōhine attended a STAH (Scientific, Technical and Allied Health) Careers Forum.  They heard from 12 different careers areas in the Health sector, including dental, dietitians, central sterilising unit, radiology and Hospital Play specialists.  The area of health care is rapidly growing and there is a demand of people to train and work in these areas.  These workshops gave our ākonga an insight into the diverse range of possibilities available to them beyond the traditional doctor or nurse. But in saying that, New Zealand has a shortage of both nurses and doctors. We have the highest rate of foreign trained nurses and the 2nd highest rate of foreign trained doctors in the OCED (2019)

The career pathways presented ranged from needing no specialist training and gaining your qualifications on the job, to 5 years study and a Masters degree before you can practise in the profession. Te Whata Ora is also working to create more opportunities for apprenticeships and training on the job opportunities in Whangarei.

These are the current shortages in New Zealand

  • 4,800 nurses
  • 1,050 midwives
  • 1,700 doctors (incl. GPs)
  • 170 pharmacists
  • 120 sonographers
  • 200 anaesthetic technicians
  • 220 dental / oral health therapists and hygienists
  • 30 radiation therapists
  • 30 clinical/cardiac physiologists

Experiences like this health careers forum are important for our ākonga to help them widen their horizons and understanding of all the opportunities available to them and see what they can do in their future.

Every year NorthTec provides a variety of different short courses for high school students to give them experience and credits in different trade industries.  Our Year 13 akonga completed their baking course this Friday where they have gained knowledge in working in a commercial kitchen and tips and skills in baking for cafes and bakery departments (as well as at home for whanau) One of the significant benefits of many of these courses is they provide the basic unit standards the industries require you to have before you can work in them such as health and safety, hygiene and knife handling and safety.  Although working in these industries might not be the lifelong career goals, they are handy skills to have as you can go anywhere around the world and find work while also enjoying the sights.  The next course is around beauty services, and there is an automotive skills 3 day workshop starting in June.

Naku, na Whaea Brenda
 

Leadership Academy of A Company

Make sure you follow the Leadership Academy of A Company Facebook page for all the updates and photos of this outstanding haerenga.

Cassino

 On Sunday the 19th the Leadership Academy of A Company will be privileged to attend a uniquely New Zealand service at the Commonwealth War Cemetery in Cassino and then attend the dawn service on the 20th at Monte Cassino railway station.

“no infantry battalion had a more distinguished record, or saw more fighting, or, alas, had such heavy casualties than the Māori Battalion”.  

General Freyberg

“In the New Zealand section, New Zealand being the small community that it is, there were so many names that I knew.. Two men who had played for the NZ All blacks, George Hart and Jack Harris, but what affected me the most….were all those magnificent Maori names.. I jotted only a few down in my diary….Perenara, Heke, Rikiriki, Hapeta, Herewini, Te Kura, Takurua, Wiremu, Te Whata, Maaka, Taurere, Kaire, Paurini, Rakau.. I went to each and every 28 Battalion soldier’s headstone and read the name and rank aloud while tears were streaming down my face. It was more than just watching the Maori’s marching down the strada into the line, it was more than just hearing their regular Bren guns on our flank, it was more than just the harmony of their voices in an Army concert. I could not put it into words.”

 26 Battalion infantry private Gordon Slatters upon returning to Cassino in 1970

Kia maumahara tātou i a ratou

 

See Calendar for Key Events

 

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 Calendared Dates

 

View/Download17 May 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

Pānui ā Kura – 11 May 2024

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

View/Download11 May 2024 Pānui PDF / 1 MB

Pouhere

“Hari ra ngā māmā katoa”

To the backbone of most whanau….we wish all our māmā a beautiful day 

Kia ora e te whanau o Te Kāpehu Whetū…..

Again, we had a full week of action an activity. From

  • Visits to Waitangi to reinforce our learning of Te Tiriti,
  • To learning about “Recycle, Restore, Reuse”,
  • To Paerangi representing our Ngāti Kahu O Torongare hapu at the closing statements of the MACA Claims
  • Through to our fantastic Whanau hui Tuesday evening

What a privilege it is to be part of this Kura!!!….and its only Week 2 or is it 3?

This week The Leadership Academy of A Company leave on Tuesday morning to take part in the 80th Commemorations of the Battle of Cassino.  This is the third time the Academy have travelled to Italy and the second time to Crete.  Uncle Pita Tipene will be part of the roopu this year. His father and uncle both fought in Crete and were captured.  At the Whanau hui we acknowledged Uncle Pita for all the support he has given the Academy over the years in his many roles, including as chair of the Waitangi Trust which saw Te Rau Aroha built and the Academy taking a central role in many events.  We all wish our boys, staff and Uncle Pita safe travels and an amazing experience and we will see you back here in Whangarei for your whakatau on the 28th May.

Na Whaea Rae
Pouhere

Paenuku

He ao, he ao, he pō, he pō
Kōrihi te manu, tākiri mai te ata
Ka ao, ka ao, ka awatea
Tihei wā Mauriora!

Kia whiti atu rā te nohotahi ki te tuakana ki roto i te whakaaro ki te teina. Nei rā te mihi ki te whakaaro rangatira, te waiaro whakaitio te tuakana ki ngā teina. Tau ke!

 

Paetata/Paetawhiti

Whats been happening this week?

Wiki Tuarua

E mihi ana ki a koutou e te whanau. We have had another busy and productive week across all three of our tuakana whare. Starting off the week with a haerenga to Waitangi for Paetata and Paetawhiti and finishing off a long day with a very successful Hui ā Whānau held in Maumahara. Thank you to all those who were able to make it and also to all of our Te Kāpehu Whetū ākonga who showcased a wonderful display of kapa haka.

Tēnā tatou e te whanau – Week 1 has started and we have a few whare changes for our tauira tuakana. We have moved buildings to better accommodate the number of stidents in each whare.

Tuakana Sports

Interball and Secondary Schools Poitukohu kicked off this week for Term 2. TKW played against some tough teams but showed resilience and determination. A big mihi to all that showed up to represent our kura in each grade, especially our senior kotiro team that showed strength and commitment. Poitukohu will be played every Thursday this term between 4pm and 9pm. Please make sure to get your tamaiti to and from basketball at Kensington each week. The draw will be sent out on the Wednesday. Fees are $25 a term, so if you played last term your fees are overdue.

Reminders:

  • Aims games – Paetata will have another hui regarding Aims games 2024
  • Pānui reminder will be sent out week 3 for next hui and progression updates, we need as much whanau support with these hui so everyone is on the same page

 

Paerangi

Kia ora e te whanau,

Thank you to all who came to our TKW Whanau hui on Tuesday, having Maumahara packed with past and present whanau and students was a heart warming indication we are moving in the right direction, together.

Earlier that day on Tuesday, Paerangi akonga represented at the Maori Land court at the final hearings for the MACA claims (Marine and Coastal Area) for the inner Whangarei Habour. Paerangi were outstanding in their demeanour and the way they represented Te Kāpehu Whetū.

Tamariki Makaurau Regional Kapa Haka

Pouwhakahaere Paerangi, Matua Ropata, took the stage with Ngā Tūmanako on Saturday. A crowd favourite, with a commanding presence and mana they performed outstandingly, like true champions. Matua Ropata was part of the roopu who took out Te Matatini in 2019 and got to represent Aotearoa and Kapa Haka around the world. It was clear from the performance that Matua Ropata is still in his element performance Kapa Haka on a large stage. Koe tonu a runga!

Leadership Academy of A Company

On Tuesday 14th May our ACAD boys and staff are heading off to Italy and Greece for the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino and to the site of the Battle of Crete, two campaigns the 28 Māori Battalion were a crucial part of.

At least 17 A Company soldiers lost their lives during The Battle of Crete, 20th May 1941- 1st June 1941 and many more were injured and/or made prisoners of war. One of those who lost their life was Captain Harding Leaf, our 2013 Intake namesake. His body has still not been recovered.

Of all the battles involving the 28 Māori Battalion, none were more brutal or costly than the Battle of Monte Cassino in early 1944. The railway station was a significant target, destroying the axis method of transportation would help the allies campaign significantly. On the night of 17/18 February 1944 the Māori Battalion successful attacked the railway station being the only NZ Battalion able to cross the flooded Rapido River, but the supporting tanks were unable to get through, so they were forced to withdraw. A and B Companies suffered major loses with over 120 of the 200 men killed, wounded or captured. (8 A Company soldiers lost their lives)

Although our boys know these stories, the knowledge, depth of understanding of the sacrifices, the importance of the 28 Māori Battalion, their mana, strength and courage, and the importance of honouring their legacy will be truly understood and engrained by standing where their tupuna stood.

We wish them all the best on this important haerenga. Represent the 28 and A Company with pride and honour.

“Give me a Maori Battalion and I will conquer the world.”
Field Marshall Erwin Rommel, the famous Commander of the German Afrika Korps

 

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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

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Pānui ā Kura – 4 May 2024

May 4, 2024
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Pouhere

Kia ora e te whanau o Te Kāpehu Whetū,

 

Firstly nau mai, haere mai ngā whanau hou.

We welcomed our new whanau and ākonga last Monday at Maumahara.  On Thursday many of the newbies were off with Paenuku to Waitangi to learn more about Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Rua Tekau Ma Waru.  A good foundation and start for ākonga at our Kura.  It reinforces all the learning done by Paenuku in Term 1.

This Tuesday, 7th May, Paetata and Paetawhiti are also off to Waitangi and then Tuesday evening we will be holding our Term 2 Full Whanau Hui at Maumahara

The Whanau Hui starts at 5.30pm.  We will korero about:

  • The Academy’s trip to Italy in one weeks’ time
  • The learning programmes each Whare will be offering
  • And for those who weren’t able to make it to Okaihau our Tuakana will do their kapahaka bracket.
  • Paenuku will also do a small bracket…….

So I hope you all can make it!!

It is our plan to produce this Panui at the end of every week to give whanau a glimpse at the variety of mahi our Kura and ākonga do.  It is important to us that we share these experiences with you and you get to be part of the development and their journey.  We are also working on streamlining our communication to whanau to make it easier to see messages and information….more on that later!

Lastly, Poitūkohu competition at Kensington Stadium, for Paenuku starts back this Wednesday 8th May.  We are still waiting for the timetable from the organisers and will get this out to you once we receive it.  Plus a little change,   All Poitūkohu training is during Kura hours, making it easier for whanau.

Kia pai tou wiki
Whaea Rae
Pouhere

 

Paenuku

Nau mai, hoki mai ki te wahanga 2, 2024

Powhiritia e te iwi, nau mai e ngā whānau hou ki te pae ā nuku, ki te pae ā rangi, paetata, paitawhiti e!

I te rā tuatahi, i haere etahi ākonga ki te whakatau atu i a Papa Morore ki Whangaruru. Kātahi ko te rā ataahua ki Ngāti Wai ki uta, Ngāti Wai ki Tai. Kia turuki atu ki ngā awenga nui a nga rangatira!

I hoki ana mātou ki ngā mahi rangatira ki a huhua nei a Paenuku

 

Ko Te Piko O Te Māhuri, Tērā Te Tupu O Te Rākau

The way in which the young sapling is nurtured (bent), determines how the tree will grow

 
Poitukohu – Pakipaki mai Waitā pai… Hūteki tū mai a Nuku!

Kua hoki mai a matua Herbie me āna ruanuku poitukohu, hākinakina hoki. Hūpekepeke, hūoioi ngā akonga ki ngā whūwhunga ā ngā pukenga hōu! Paenuku HĀ!!

Haerenga ki Waitangi

He hokinga mahara, kia puāwai ngā hihitangaa o matua tūpuna. Ki a whakaara ake ngā akoranga a te tiriti o Waitangi. Ki a kikī ake, ki a rahi ake, ki te hunga o te āpōpō!

Hākinakina

Nuku ana Māui
Nuku ana Matau
Waitā ki tai
Waitā ki uta
Paenuku Hi, Paenuku Ha!

Welcome back! Hopefully everone has had an awesome break and now ready to rock term 2. We have a few things coming up over this term. Firstly our Basketball in School programme has started back with a bang.

Poitukohu at the Kensington Stadium will start back next week Wednesday 8th May 2024. Th draw is still to come out. Once qe have the information a panui will be sent out via our Poitukohu facebook page and email to the whanau with tamariki playin in one of our teams. Should any game be at 3.30pm the kura will organise the kura van to transport that team to the stadium. However, all times after 3.30pm it will be the responsibility of the whanau to get your tamaiti to the game. Reminder that whanau need to collect their tamaiti/tamariki after their game has finished. We are also lookin for a coach for our Nuku team if anyone out there is interested please come and see us at the kura.

Winter Sports is coming up on the 29th May 2024. We have entered teams in Poitukohu and Table Tennis. Please keep an eye out for updates, as we get closer to the tournament.

Rippa Rugby Festival is also coming up. There are two different dates for this tournament. Years 3/4 – 4th June at the Northland Rugby Union – Pohi Island, Years 5/6 – 12th June at the same venue.

We have entered teams into this festival, as above information will come out closer to the dates so please keep and eye out.

What to look forward to:

  • Poitūkohu
  • Winter sports
  • Rippa rugby

Reminders:

  • Games for PoitūkohuWednesday 8th May (times to be confirmed)
  • Fees are due for those in our teams
  • Waita have training Monday after kura with Wahaea Josephine
  • Water bottles and non-marking playing shoes are a must for games and black shorts no pockets for games
  • Send PE uniform to kura every day

 

Paetata/Paetawhiti

Whats been happening this week?

Wahanga Tuarua

Nau mai e ngā hua kua whakatipu pai ai ngā kākano mō apōpō.

Tēnā tatou e te whanau – Week 1 has started and we have a few whare changes for our tauira tuakana. We have moved buildings to better accommodate the number of stidents in each whare.

Paetata (years 7-8) 183 Lower Dent Street
Paetawhiti (years 9-10) 177 Lower Dent Street
Paerangi (years 11-13) 173 Lower Dent Street

He rarangi maunga
Tū te ao, tū te pō
He rarangi tāngata
E hinga nei, e hinga nei
Toitū te whenua

Term 2 Kaupapa

Term 2 will be a very busy and productive time of learning and exploration for all of our whare.

With Matariki coming up at the end of this term,. we have based a lot of our kaupapaand curriculum links araound ngā kāhui whetū, Matariki, Puanga, Hautapu, Art exhibitions and an exciting celebration brining together all of our learning at the end of this term.

We start each term with RFL (Required fitness level) which sets the fitness level of each student and then reassessed at the end of the term to see if their pace & strength have improved.

Reminders:

  • Basketball starts next Thursday 9th May for secondary and intermediate
  • Waitangi trip Tuesday 8th May – Paetata and Paetawhiti
  • Whanau hui – Maumahara 5.30pm – 6.30pm, Pouako to discuss what is coming up this term for each whare

 

Paerangi

Kia ora e te whanau,

Welcome back with a very busy start to Term 2. Its business as usual for Paerangi focussing on our NCEA assessments and future pathways once ākonga are ready to leave school.

It is vital that all ākonga are at kura this coming week as it is the last full week the ACAD boys are in classes before they head to Italy. All ākonga have assessments due Week 3, regardless of whether they are travelling or not, for example Level 1, 2, and 3 have their Te Reo Tuhituhi assessment due. We all be sending out credit summaries once these assessments are in.

  • Arrive at kura on time
  • Stay for the full day. Do not leave before 3pm
  • Correct uniform
  • No phones or ear/headphones
  • Healthy kai only
  • Respect each other and kaimahi
  • Correct PE Gear every day

Lastly we would like to extend our condolences to the Aekins whanau on the passing of their mama. The Aekins have been a big part of the kura and ACAD since its beginnings, with Chief Luke and all 3 children, Caleb, Killarney, and Anahera being students of TKW. Aroha nui.

Na Whaea Brenda

 

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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

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Pānui ā Kura – 28 April 2024

April 28, 2024
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Pouhere

Kia ora e te whanau o Te Kāpehu Whetū, 

Tenei te mihi ki a tātou katoa, e hoki mai ana i raro te korowai o Te Rua Tekau ma Waru, ngā pou e toru, me te tohu o Te Kāpehu Whetū.  Nau mai, hoki mai ki te wāhanga tuarua….

And like that we are back for Term 2….

We All start tomorrow at Maumahara with a powhiri for new ākonga, whanau and staff.

  • Current ākonga to arrive by 9am at Maumahara (46 Herekino St)
  • New ākonga, whanau and staff to arrive at 9.30 and wait at the tree by the gate.

Not all had a chance to rest.  A number of staff spent Week 1 holidays, working on new learning approaches, getting rooms ready and sorting programmes for Term 2.  Thank you!

Then there were the Academy staff who spent most of week 1 prepping for the Academy programme and ANZAC Day in Week 2.  Kia ora Staff Louis for leading the process for us.

And then Matua Rua who was in and out sorting details and plans for our Kai Iwi Lakes team.

I was saying to Whaea Petina today, that success comes down to staff who won’t accept ‘mediocrity’ as the norm….we are fortunate that we have staff who go all out for our tamariki and ākonga, putting huge effort, personal time and aroha into their mahi…..ngā mihi!!!

Lastly, I wish to acknowledge the passing of Chief Luke’s wife and the mother of Caleb, Killarney and Anahera, all three have been part of either our Academy or Kura.  A roopu from Academy and TKW will attend her tangi on Tuesday.

E te whaea Kimberly, haere atu ra
Haere ki te kaihanga, haere i to moengaroa, kei reira mou te okioki
No reira moe mai, moe mai, moe mai ra.

 

Nāku Na,
Whaea Rae
Pouhere
 

Leadership Academy of A Company

Promotion Course

Monday 22nd – Thursday 25th May saw the current ACAD cadets immersed in a first rate promotion course.

The purpose of the promotion course was for the cadets to gain better understanding around the role of the ACADEMY in terms of the legacy of the Māori Battalion, with TKW and as part of their life and future. The cadets learnt about the different ranks, the ranking system and the criteria required to achieve their future ranks. They also prepped for ANZAC Day, the Kai Iwi Lakes Triathlon (where they performed outstandingly!) and the upcoming haerenga to Italy in May.

On Monday, once settled at Tauwhara Marae the Academy headed to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds to lay the crosses for the Field of Remembrance. Over the last few years ACAD have been privileged with this task to erect a cross for every Māori Battalion Soldier who died during World War 2. This was performed with precision, honour, and respect.

The Cadets spent Tuesday working towards their next rank under the three pou, Kia Māori, Kai Mātau, Kia Tū Rangatira Ai. In the evening they hosted Academy Old Boys for dinner with the Old Boys sharing korero about their time in ACAD and how it has helped them in life well past leaving high school. It was an excellent evening of whakawhanaungatanga and we hope to have more occasions where current and ex cadets get together.

Wednesday saw the ranking assessments under the three pou as well as RFL testing and the NCO’s gained understanding of the levels of drill commands. Staff Louis was greatly impressed with all cadets as they all passed all aspects of the RFL and completed the 2.4 run in 12 minutes or under.

Wednesday Evening

The cadets marched out at Maumahara on Wednesday 24th. Acknowledgement of the mahi over the last 3 days was had, ranking presentations and acknowledgement of top cadets from the course.

Rankings:
Jahris Hoori – Cadet to Lance Corporal
Jerome Paki – Cadet to Lance Corporal
Julius Tipene – Cadet to Lance Corporal
Tyreece Tuhiwai-Wharepapa – Lance Corporal to Corporal
Kahuroa Hohipa – Lance Corporal to Corporal

Corporals Manawa Armstrong, Kruize Cooper-Brown, Taaku Tai Jackson, Sandreus Shortland were also promoted to Temporary Sergeant and will continue their training in Italy and throughout the year.

Top cadets for the April 2024 Promotional Course

Kia Māori – Kahuroa Hohipa

Kia Mātau – Taihoronukurangi Porter-Lloyd

Kia Tū Rangatiria Ai – Kruize Cooper-Brown

Overall Top Cadet – Tyrecce Tuhiwai-Wharepapa

The 24th April also marked the 1st year anniversary of the Peter Clarke Intake and this was commemorated with the unveiling of his photo in Maumahara with his whanau.
 

Anzac Day

Tauwhara – Dawn Service 5.00am

Motatau – 10.00am

Waitangi – Dusk Service 5.00pm

 

Kai Iwi Lakes Triathlon – Success

Our kura excelled at the Kai Iwi Lakes Triathlon on April 27th, with 5 teams competing across various categories. We secured first place in the ‘try a tri’ division in all three team categories – male, female, mixed.

In the winning team, Kahuroa and Locklynd showcased excptional teamwork. Kahuroa’s remarkable performance stood out as he not only completed the bike leg but also conquered the run leg with determination. Locklynd kicked off the race with an impressive start in the swim, setting the pace for their victory.

Our female teams also excelled, with TKW 2 emering as first-place team winners. Their success was evident from the strong swim performance by Taimana, followed by Petina’s impressive cycle leg where I saw here absolutely flying into the transition area, and finally, Amelia’s sprint finish, securing the win for their team.

In the mixed team category, TKW 5 pulled together, emerging victorious as the first place winners in the mixed category. Myself as a last minute entrant, managed to not drown on the swim leg. Kamala made up time on the cycle leg, and our veteran triathlete Kruize finished by sprinting out of transition like he’d just stolen something and returned to cross the finish line at the same speed, notching up a first palce at Kai Iwi, something he vowed to do since missing out on a victory last year.

Meanwhile Tyrecce from TKW 1 demostrated incredible endurance by taking on both the cycle and the run leg. starting with a brilliant swim, Civier paved the way for Tyrecce’s outstanding effort, resulting in a well deserved achievement for their team.

A special mention for Craeza, Tia, and Atareiti’s team , the youngest team to compete( 2 of them only just turning 13 to be allowed to compete), who also performed exceptionally well. Their dedication and effort contributed to the overall success of the event.

It was an unforgettable experience, supported wholeheartedly by whanau, providing our akonga with strength and resilience for the future. Special mentions to all teams for their exceptional efforts, epsecially to debutants Craeza, Atareiti, Kamala, and Petina. A big thank you to my daughter Caprice for her unwavering assistance throughout the day.

A huge mihi from me to our dedicated supporting teachers, with Whaea Brenda for her organisational efforts and guidance with cyclists, Whaea Karen for her swim coaching and support of our athletes on the day, and Whaea Petina for her invaluable leadership, support and awhi of our competitors. I would also like to extend my gratitude to Whaea Raewyn for her unwavering dedication and support in promotng and championing the triathlon emphasis at our kura. Her leadership and encouragement have been instrumental in fostering a culture of perserverance and resilience in our students.

Next uo – Iron Maori Tamaki, end of Term 3

Mauri ora,

Na Matua Rua

 

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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

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Pānui ā Kura – 12 April 2024

April 12, 2024
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Pouhere

Kia ora e te whanau o Te Kāpehu Whetū,

What a brilliant start to our 2024 Kura year….Miharo!!! Ka Rawe, ngā mahi o ngā ākonga me ngā Pouako o Te Kura…….

Kia Māori – From the initial powhiri for new ākonga and pouako, Week 1

Kia Māori/Kia Tū Rangatira -To Paerangi wananga at Aurere in Taipa, Week 2

Kia Tū Rangatira – Through to the crazy, exciting start of Poitūkohu, Week 4

Kia Māori/Kia Mātau/Kia Tū Rangatira – the Whanau Update hui, Week 4:

Kia Māori/Kia Tū Rangatira – Academy supporting the powhiri at Motatau Marae for the Waitangi Tribunal Veterans Claim, Week 5

Kia Mātau – with learning and academic study continuing right through

Kia Tū Rangatira – Action Matakana in Week 8 (Kōhine) and Week 9 (Tama)

Kia Māori – Te Tai Tokerau Senior Kapahaka Regional Festival with Pouako and OGs

Kia Tū Rangatira – Tuakana attending “School Strike” to stand for their future in Week 10

Kia Mātau – and right through we continued with learning and academics!

Ending the Term at Okaihau College for Tai Tokerau Festival with Tuakana standing and Teina tautoko, demonstrated the kaupapa of our Kura in a massive display of our 3 Pou.

“TŪ KI TE MARAE….TŪ KI TE AO”

And it’s not over yet!!!

  • Monday 22nd – 24th April: Leadership Academy Promotion Course
  • Tuesday 23rd April: Academy to Waitangi to set up the crosses for ANZAC
  • Thursday 25th April: ANZAC Day Academy attending
    5am Ngawha service
    10am Motatau service
    5pm Waitangi service
  • Saturday 27th Kai iwi Lakes with 5 teams (see later in panui)

To follow in the panui – is a snap shot of the last week of Term 1 from our 4 Whare…….ENJOY!!!

Nāku Na,
Whaea Rae
Pouhere
 

Paenuku

Te Haerenga ki Okaihau

I haere mātou ko Paenuku ki Okaihau mā runga i te pahi. I haere ki te tautoko i wā mātou tuakana. Tino mīharo ngā tuakana ki te whakamahi i ōu rātou mahi o te Rua Tekau Mā Waru me Te Ao Haka.

Hui Whakanui…nui…nui

E mihi ana ki ngā pouako, ngā kaimahi katoa o Paenuku i tenei wā.

He tohu wkakamana ki ngā ahuatanga ako ki te kura. Ko Te reo Matatini, arā, ko pānui, tuhituhi me te kōrero me Te Reo Pāngarau, ā, ko te mātauranga tau tērā – ko te tatau, ko te tautohu, ko te tapiri, tangi, whakarea, whakawehe. E mīharo ana ki ngā mahinga katoa o ia akonga.

He kapi ake i ngā kōrero, i ngā mahinga o tēnei wāhanga. Kia whakatā nei ki ngā haumarutanga o ngā whānau. Kia tiaki tātou i rung ī ngā huarahi, i ngā hārenga o te wā. Ki hoki ora mai, kia hoki pai mai i nga wiki e rua ka taha ake. Kia noho ora mai e te whanau.

Whakarauora mai Papa Morore

Hoki atu ki te paremata i tō whare. Ko koe tonu tētahi o ngā kaitiaki, ngā kaitataki o te hunga whakahaumanu nei.

Ko te pō ka kitea, ko te au e tere na, E whiti atu ai ki te ora, Whakarau i te puna.

Manu taki ai te ihi, Manu āki ai te wehi, Manu ora ai te wairua, Manu toa ai te aroha

Ko koe tēnā e Papa, Taki mai te mōhio, Āki mai te mohio, Ora mai te māramatanga, Toa mai te mātau, Angitū ai te rauora!

 

Paetata me Paetawhiti me Paerangi

Ka nui ngā mhi whakamānawa ki Te Kapa Haka o Te Kāpehu Whetū mō tō koutou tū rangatira i te Rāapa. Ko ngā taikaha i te whakūngia ki roto it tō koutou tū. Nō reira, he rangatira nei tō koutou tū. This weeek has been a really busy week with our kapa attending Tai Tokeara festival. All students performed with pizazz, mana and beauty and definitely too the kaupapa of Te Kāpehu Whetū to the stage. We are extremely proud of all ākonga and would also like to thank all those involved in this campaign. Mgā mihi ki a Matua Louis, Matu Gene and Whaea Sam for all their amazing work in helping our kapa prepare for Te Tai Tokerau festival.

Na Matua Ropata

Link for the perfomance on Hiku Media – https://tehiku.nz/te-hiku-tv/te-taitokerau-festival-2024/45573/te-kapehu-whetu

 

Farewell Whaea Karen

Thank you for all you have done for our ākonga.  They will miss you and as you saw at your poroporoaki they care for you and appreciate the work you have done with them to lift their English literacy.  Good luck at your next school and see you soon.

Heres an example of Whaea Karen going that extra mile for our kids!!!

First day of the school holidays Tyreece is blessed to have whaea Karen give up her time to ensure he has every opportunity to complete his first Level One Achievement Standard. Time given with aroha for our ākonga, before she exits the building.  Jesse also returns to Kura on his first day of the holidays to complete his writing. “I am grateful for an amazing English teacher in whaea Karen. I will miss her helping and pushing me to do my best work” Jesse Tilialo!

Naku nā

Whaea Petina
 

Hākinikina

Kai Iwi Lakes Triathlon

Kia ora koutou!

It’s getting close to the first race of our Te Kapehu Whetu triathlon season, with just over 2 weeks until the Kai Iwi Lakes Triathlon. It has been especially exciting to see the young talent emerging through Paetawhiti as they have been challenging our Paerangi ākonga for spots in our teams. Students’ dedication to training and commitment to self-improvement has allowed us to select some very competitive teams to compete at Kai Iwi lakes.

We are heading to Kai Iwi Lakes with the intention of winning. We were very successful in this event last year, coming away with 1st place in the ‘all male team’ category. We are looking stronger all around this year so are expecting good things. With that said, the 5 teams to compete are as follows:

Team 1: Te ihi Rameke-Kere (Run), Tyrece Tuhiwai-Wharepapa (Cycle), Cuvier Jackson (Swim)

Team 2: Amelia Randell (Run), Petina Randell (Cycle), Taimana Ramach (Swim)

Team 3: Julius Tipene (Run), Kahuroa Hohipa (Cycle), Locklynd Linton (Swim)

Team 4: Kruize Cooper-Brown (Run), Kamaia Ngapera-Tito(Cycle, Saeiti Reti-latu (Swim)

Team 5: Raihi Leuluai (Run), Tia Moana Edwards (Cycle), Caraeza Jackson (Swim)

Remember that if your tamaiti missed out on a spot in a team, we still have IronMaori Tamaki in Term 3 and IronMaori Napier in Term 4. There is no better time to get training than now, during the first term holiday break. Finally, a massive congratulations to all those who made the squad to compete. It’s going to be an amazing event with lots of competitive fun and personal challenge.  I’ll send out more information later in the week

Ngā mihi Mātua Rua
 

Whare Hauora @ TKW

Creating Good Habits: A Pathway to Success!

In the journey towards success, cultivating good habits is like laying the foundation of a sturdy building. As we navigate through the year, it’s essential for students to develop habits that will serve them well not just in their studies, but in all aspects of life.

Here are some key tips to help our student’s foster good habits:

Start Small, Aim High: Encourage ākonga to begin with small, manageable habits and gradually build upon them. Setting realistic goals helps in sustaining motivation and prevents overwhelm.

Consistency is Key: Consistent action leads to lasting results. Encourage students to establish a routine and stick to it. Whether it’s allocating specific study times, exercising regularly, or practicing a skill, consistency breeds success.

Stay Accountable: Accountability plays a crucial role in habit formation. Encourage ākonga to share their goals with friends, family, or mentors who can offer support and hold them accountable.\

Focus on Progress, Not Perfection: Remind students that nobody is perfect, and it’s okay to stumble along the way. Encourage a growth mindset where mistakes are seen as opportunities for learning and improvement.

Celebrate Milestones: Recognise and celebrate the achievements of students as they progress in building their habits. Whether it’s a small milestone or a significant breakthrough, every step towards positive change is worth acknowledging.

By instilling these principles, we empower our ākonga to become self-disciplined, resilient individuals capable of achieving their goals. Let’s work together to cultivate habits that pave the way for success, both inside and outside the classroom.

Ngā mihi, Matua Rua

See Calendar for Key Events

 

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

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Pānui ā Kura – 05 April 2024

April 5, 2024
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Pouhere

Kia ora e te whanau o Te Kāpehu Whetū,

Last Week:

TKW Tuakana took part in the National School Strike 4 Climate march with other students from schools around Whangarei.  They wanted to show their concern about key issues affecting all of us including climate change, the inability for nations to stop the genocide in Gaza and of course the erosion of Te Tiriti…..I couldn’t be more proud of our ākonga, in the end it’s their futures and the futures of our mokopuna at stake.  They stood up and made their voice heard.  Outstanding reps!!

 
This Week:

Tuesday 12noon

TKW Tuakana will perform their bracket at Maumahara in front of Ngati Wai kaumatua/Kuia and whanau who can make it. This is also ‘Black Out Tuesday’ so all ākonga to wear black so that their Kura uniform doesn’t get paru and is clean and ironed for Wednesday.

 

Wednesday
Tai Tokerau Kapahaka Festival begins

 11am – TKW Tuakana, in full uniform, will travel through to Okaihau College

4.30pm – Their first performance in the marquee

5.00pm – Their second performance in the hall

TBC – TKW Teina (Paetata) in full uniform, will travel through as well to provide the haka tautoko for their tuakana.

 

Thursday
A small group of representative ākonga will return for the 2nd day of Festival
Everyone else will have chill last day of term at Kura

 

Friday
NO KURA TODAY – TEACHERS DAY ONLY

 

Nāku Na,
Whaea Rae
Pouhere
 

Paenuku

Te Taumata Nui O Meremere

He miharo katoa ngā ihimanawa a Meremere ki te whakarite i te taumata i tenei wiki. Tū Whiti te Hopo!

Miharo rawa, i tā rātou kaha, ki te ako, ki te mau. Kia kaha tonu tamariki mā, kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui.

E ako ana mātou i te Pangarau. E mohio ana mātou ki te rārangi nama me te kaha ki te tuhi i ngā tau katoa ki te 20.

 

Paetata me Paetawhiti

Te Kāpehu Whetū Hikoi

Te kāpehu Whetū, tuakana had the opportunity to take part in a peaceful protest through the city of Whangārei on Friday 5th April. This was an opportunity for our tauira to be part of Aotearoa history and lending their voices to important kaupapa in a stand of solidarity and unity.

Aotearoa is Rising

This protest was one of many that took place all over Aotearoa and lead by students from a variety of schools far and wide. To unite for climate and social justice, these students were not afraid to tackle some major issues not only happening here in Aotearoa but around the world.

Why are we Striking Today!!!

Rangatahi, who care deeply about Climate and Social Justice – Fighting for Papatūānuku – Toitū te Tiriti – Freedom in Palestine

We were proud to be joined by Te Pāti Kākāriki MP’s me ngā uri o Te Tai Tokerau, Marama Davidson and Huhana Lyndon, where they shared some insghts araound the importance of fighting for justice, equality and freedom.

Northtech Student for a day

Twice a year Northtech invite schools to engage in workshops offering Year 11, tudents the opportunity to experience their 12 and 13 students the opportunity to experience their purpose-built Future Trades Campus in Dyer Street. This gives them and invaluable hands-on experience of training and working in a trades-based career.

On Friday, some of the workshops our akonga were involved in were electrical engineering, automotive engineering, architectural technology and hospitality.

Northtech staff were impressed with our ākonga and they upheld the mana of our kura effortlessly. TKW is “welcome back anytime”

 

Hākinakina

Nuku ana Māui
Nuku ana Matau
Waitā ki Tai
Waitā ki uta
Paenuku Hī, Paenuku Hā!

Waitā nui, Waitā roa, Waitā kaha, Waitā toa!!!
Mihi ana ki a Waitā me te kaha ki te tākoro, te tohatoha me te whai i ngā akoranga o te Poitūkohu, Ki te Pae ā nuku…me te whakarauora i ngā pukenga poitūkohu.

This week we did not have our normal games up at Kensington Stadium due to the stadium being unavailable. However, we were lucky enough to have the team from Tuakana Teina Kaiarahi Ltd come in to kura on Wednesday to work alongside our ākonga and deliver a basketball in schhols programme. It was a beautiful sunny day, all tamariki joined in and enjoyed the relay activities and finished the session with a fun game. Tamariki continue to grow in confidence and their skills and abilities are improving with each session.

Over the Easter weekend, we had Whaea Toni and three ākonga from Paetata and Paetawhiti go down to the annual Aotearoa Māori Netball tournament. Ahahera Aekins and Kowhai Wilson represented Te Tai Tokerau U13’s and Kamaia Ngapera-Tito represented Te Tai Tokerau U15’s. Whaea Toni wa the coach for the U13’s team. Both teams did well while away and all players should be proud of how they represented Te Tai Tokerau.

Reminders:

  • No games for Poitūkohu Wednesday 10th April
  • Fees are due for those in our teams
  • Waita and Nuku will train during school hours
  • Water bottles and playing shoes are a must
  • Send PE uniform to kura every day

 

Paerangi

Kai Iwi Lakes Triathlon

Ākonga from Paetawhiti and Paerangu are gearing up to complete this year’s Kai Iwi Lakes Triathlon. Once again we are competing in the “Try a Tri” category which requires a 100m swim, 9km cycle, and a 2km run.

The “Try a Tri” race targets novice athletes who want to try a triathlon but want to ease their way into it. The Kai Iwi Lakes is a fresh water lake making this an ideal swim for those who aren’t fans of the open ocean. For us, it;s a great warm up for the Iron Māori Triathlons in Tamaki and Napier later in the year.

Wednesday RFL testing caused a bit of a reshuffle in the running competitors with new talent emerging and competition for spots in the top teams are fierce. The teams will be announced next week.

 

Whare Hauora @ TKW

Energy Drinks

Unfortunately these have started trying to creep back into our tuakana space – Wai Māori is the ONLY drink allowed at kura.

Energy drinks have large amounts of caffeine in them. Caffeine is a psychoactive stimulant drug that acts on the central nervous system, alters brain function, acts as a diuretic, and elevates blood pressure and metabolic rate. Adverse effects from caffeine include anxiety headaches, insomnia, irritation of the gastointestinal tract, nausea, and depression.

Many of these energy drinks also have guarana, taurine, ginseng, and / or l-carnitine in them. Despite the claims they can boost energy and mood, they also can come with side effects including heart palpitations, insomnia, headaches, seizures, anxiety, nervousness, upset stomach, shakiness.

Then there is the high sugar content. One small V can has approx 5 teaspoons of sugar, and one Monster (480ml) has a massive 12 teaspoons. Some of our ākonga are having one of these for breakfast!

Please encourage your tamariki to make wise choices when buying their own kai and drink. There is nothing in these drinks they need and the negative effects outwigh any taste they may enjoy.

 

See Calendar for Key Events

 

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

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