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!!!
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
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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
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