Pouhere
Kia ora koutou e te whanau o Te Kāpehu Whetū,
Wow, what a start we have had already. This term week 1 started off down at Maumahara. There we had a pōwhiri to welcome four new tamariki and Matua Nathan to Te Kāpehu Whetū Teina
(Paenuku). Matua Nathan will be helping in our akomanga over the term working alongside our Pouako. He brings with him years of experience and a lot of knowledge with him; we look forward to having him in the kura. It has been a massive first week back for our kura. Tamariki trained hard to finalize their bracket for the Kapa Haka Regionals. Lots of hard work, time, and effort went into learning their bracket and they all did Te Kāpehu Whetū, their whanau, and themselves proud. A big shout out to our tutors Whaea Sam, Matua Gene, and Whaea Erana who worked hard alongside our tamariki to get them stage-ready. We also thank all the kaimahi who put in the hours behind the scenes to awhi where needed. Like the saying goes “It takes a village” and the village pulled together to achieve something to be extremely proud of.
Ngā mihi
Whaea Rae
Kapa Haka Regional Results
Unofficial Results
5 Roopu to represent Te Tai Tokerau
1st – Te Rangianiwaniwa
2nd – Te Pū O Te Wheke
3rd – Kawakwa
4th – Te Rawhitiroa
5th – Horahora
Iron Māori Update
Kia ora koutou,
We are excited to announce that training has kicked off for the IRONMĀORI Tāmaki 2024 triathlon, happening on Saturday, 16th November! Our students are gearing up for the event, with those keen to compete working hard in their individual disciplines of either cycling, swimming, or running. For our non-competitive students, training is still full steam ahead as they focus on building their aerobic fitness and muscular endurance.
A big mihi to all the students who have stepped up to the challenge of working towards selection in our 2024 Iron Māori triathlon squad. We are proud of your commitment and determination as you begin this exciting journey toward participating in such an inspiring event. Ka mau te wehi! Keep up the fantastic work! Mauri ora,
Matua Rua
Attendance
PLEASE NOTE:
Along with disallowing cell phones and IT devices from being used in Kura (unless part of a lesson and allowed for learning by Pouako) another Government policy being measured is Student Attendance. See below:
The Government has set a target of 70% regular attendance for every student each term for 2024
Attendance is linked to both student wellbeing and to attainment. Ministry of Education insights studies show that attending Kura regularly is, on average, associated with more positive wellbeing outcomes. Attendance is also linked to student attainment, especially in secondary students.
Although we have a good attendance rate across the Kura, it can be better. Our attendance across both sites is usually around mid-high 70s.
We understand that there are valid and important reasons for ākonga to be out of school at times and this is ok but please let the tari know when and why your child is absent.
Tari Year 7-13 ring Whaea Jackie: (09) 955 9996
Tari Year 1-6 ring Whaea Sam: (09) 438 8033
Automated text notification of absence
We have reinitiated our automated text message system for absences starting next week. If your child is marked with an unknown absence in the morning on an automatic text message will be sent to the primary caregiver(s) to notify them.
Thank you very much to all whanau who have responded to these texts either by replying or contacting the office. This has made a significant difference to the number of unjustified absences we have.
Policies
Te Kāpehu Whetū has worked with SchoolDocs to create a website for our policies and procedures.
The school works on a subscription basis with SchoolDocs to maintain, update, and review our policies. SchoolDocs provides us with a comprehensive core set of policies, which have been well-researched and align with the National Education and Learning Priorities. The policies and procedures are tailored to our school, and the school supplies specific information such as our charter, and procedures for behavior management, reporting to parents, etc.
SchoolDocs updates, modifies, or creates policies in response to changes in legislation or Ministry guidelines, significant events, reviews/requests from schools, and regular reviewing from the SchoolDocs team. Our school board has the opportunity to view changes/additions and comment on them before they are implemented.
We invite you to visit the site at School Docs
Kaupapa
We believe passionately in our culture, our people, our ākonga, and we know that through hard work, commitment, and focused support they will achieve within the Kura and beyond. We do this hereby acknowledging the 28 Māori Battalion and the price paid for citizenship, so that ‘we’ can “Navigate Māori Futures”.
To do this we commit to success in all its forms:
Kia Māori – Be Māori – Be
An education that validates Māori knowledge and ways of learning.
Kia Mātau – Be Knowledgeable – Know
Encouraging innovation, inquiry, the development of specialised knowledge and skills.
Kia Tū Rangatira Ai – Be Rangatira – Do
Development of strong character and personal excellence, living with mana.
Nā
Raewyn Tipene
POUHERE
Important Dates
See Calendar for Key Events