Pouhere
Kia ora koutou e te whanau o Te Kāpehu Whetū,
Term 3 – “Mahi kua oti”…..done and dusted!!!
Its been an tino pukumahi term with both kura sites, Teina and Tuakana, prepping for Regional Kapa Haka, in Kaikohe, first week of Term 4.
I’d like to mihi to our Pouako and Pouawhina for ensuring we had cover and our programme of learning continued despite staff being down and out māuiui.
Welcome back Whaea Lu!!
See you next term Whaea Hera!!…..we got this!!
Tai Tokerau Regional Kapahaka is Sat 18th & Sun 19th October, in Kaikohe.
It’s 1st week back of Term 4. Paenuku and Paetata are on Saturday morning!!!
Our Teina are first kapa on at 8.30am
Our Tuakana are on at 11.30am Because of the early start, we are planning to have Paenuku stay at Kura Friday evening. We will get them up early, prep them to head to Kaikohe.
More information to whanau soon.
Ngā mihi
Whaea Rae
Paenuku
NAU MAI, HOKI MAI KI NGĀ AKOMANGA O MEREMERE, ME TŪAHIAHI!
Ko te kaupapa motuhake ō tēnei wāhanga tuatoru o te tau, Ko tēnei, Te Tū Rangatira.
E ako ana mātou I ngā āhuatanga ā te Rangatira. Me ngā pakiwaitara e pā ana kia, Māui. Kia wetewete I ētahi kōrero, pūrākau e hāngai ana kia Māui me wā tātou nei Tino Rangatira nō konei mai te Tai Tokerau.
Tēnei mātou e maioha atu nei, e mihi nei, Tēnā rā tātou katoa, manawatia te māhi o te rangatira.
Nei rā ka rere ngā mihi kia koutou te whānau o Te Kāpehu Whetū whānui i huihuia mai ki te whakanui i te kaupapa whakahirahira o te wā nei. Nau Mai Rā te tau hōu Māori, Rauhī mai e ngā hua nui o Te Mātahi o Te Tau.
E kaha ana e ngā tamariki o Paenuku ki te hanga tāonga, māhi toi, mō te rā mākete. He ngākaunuitia tēnei mō ngā tamariki, e māhi tahi ana, kia kite atu I ngā hua kua pūawaitia e ngā tamariki hei whakamana, hei hiki hei tautoko i te kaupapa e aha tēnei mea te Tū Rangatira me ōna tūahuatanga katoatia.
HE HUIHUINGA TANGATA O PAENUKU WHĀNUI!
He miharo katoa ngā iho pū manawa o Meremere me Tūahiahi ki te whakarite i ngā māhinga toi e hāngai ana ki Te tū Rangatira, ko ngā tūmomo māhi toi, rāranga, whakakarakara tīhate, hanga tititōrea anō hoki. Māhi nui i roto i tēnei wahanga, e mihi kau ake ana kia kōutou kātoa.
Tū Rangatira, Tū Whakangahau I roto I taku Reo Māori e!
‘KIA KOTAHI TE WHAKAARO, KIA TŪ TAHI AI TĀTOU’
Inā te mahi he rangatira. Tēnei kā mihi ki ngā tamariki kātoa e tino pūmau ana ki ngā tikanga o Paenuku.
E ako ana rātou i ngā tūāhuatanga o te māhi rangatira. He tino pai kia rātou te mātakitaki ati i ngā kiriata e pā ana kia Māui he tipua, me ētahi atu kōrero tuki iho e pā ana ki ō tātou tino Rangatira e pēra ana kia Kupe, me Nukutāwhiti kia Rāhiri anō hoki.
Miharo rawa, i tā kōutou kaha, ki te ako, ki te mau kia ū ki te kaupapa ako. E pau kaha ana koutou ki te whakaatu mai i tō koutou nei mōhiotanga, māramatanga ki ngā kaupapa motuhake o te wā. Kia kaha tonu tamariki mā, kia maia, kia manawanui. E tū rangatira ai koutou, e tū whakahirahira, Kia māori, kia mātau, kia tū rangatira ai. Mauri ora kia tātou.
TE WHAKANGŪNGŪ PUKENGA WHUTUPORO TĀHAE RIPENE
I puta ngā rangatira ki te whakatinana i o rātou nei pukenga whakapakari whakaako whutuporo tāhae ripene . I tēnei wiki. Ahakoa ngā mahi nui mō te Kaupapa o Tū rangatira, I tutuki tonu ia rātou te tautoko I te Kaupapa. Kā nui te mihi e taitamariki mā.
Paetata Ko Paetawhiti
KIA ORA mai tātou e te whānau.
Week 10 in Paetata and Paetawhiti Whare:
We wrapped up the term with some great activities. The RFL end-of-term fitness assessment was a highlight, where everyone gave their best effort. Kapa haka practice also continued showcasing their commitment heading into Kapa Haka regionals week 1 of term 4.
Thursday was a fun and relaxed mufti day, complete with a BBQ for students, which brought everyone together. We were fortunate to have Whaea Te Rina from Auckland University visit to talk about university pathways and inspire future aspirations.
We also had engaging presentations for Te Reo Māori, where students showcased their leaming and growth.
It was a fantastic week to finish the term on a high note. Have a great holiday break, and we’ll see you all in Term 4.
Paetata/Paetata Kapa Haka
Week 2 Holidays
Monday 7 October 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday 8 October 10:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday 9 October 10:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday 10 October 10:00am – 5:00pm
Friday 11 October 10:00am – 3:00pm
Week 1 Term 4
Monday 14 October 9:00am- 3:00pm
Tuesday 15 October 9:00am – 3:00pm
Wednesday 16 October 9:00 am -3:00pm
Thursday 17 October 9:00am – 3:00pm
Friday 18 October Leave for marae
Saturday 19 October Primary/Intermediate Kapa Haka Regional Competition
Paerangi
KIA ORA whānau,
As we near the end of Term 3 and with Term 4 fast approaching, it’s important to acknowledge that this will be a quick turnaround for our tauira (students). There is a limited period available to complete all assessments before the year wraps up.
Please be reminded that any students who do not complete their assessments by the deadline will be required to remain at kura (school) until all mahi (work) is finished.
We encourage everyone to use the upcoming break to rest and recharge, but also to plan and ensure that all outstanding work is completed in time.
Have a safe and restful holiday, and we look forward to seeing everyone ready for Term 4!
Ngā manaakitanga, The Paerangi Team
IRON MĀORI Update
Kia ora koutou,
We’re excited to announce that training has kicked off for the IRON MĀORI Tāmaki 2024 triathlon, happening on Saturday, 16th November! Our students are gearing up for the event, with those keen to compete working hard in their individual disciplines of either cycling, swimming, or running. For our non-competitive students, training is still full steam ahead as they focus on building their aerobic fitness and muscular endurance.
A big mihi to all the students who have stepped up to the challenge of working towards selection in our 2024 IronMaori triathlon squad. We’re proud of your commitment and determination as you begin this exciting journey toward participating in such an inspiring event. Ka mau te wehi! Keep up the fantastic work!
Mauri ora, Matua Rua
Breakaway Programme – See the Panui PDF for this section
Attendance
PLEASE NOTE:
Along with disallowing cell phones and IT devices from being used in Kura (unless part of a lesson and allowed for learning by Pouako) another Government policy being measured is Student Attendance. See below:
The Government has set a target of 70% regular attendance for every student each term for 2024
Attendance is linked to both student wellbeing and to attainment. Ministry of Education insights studies show that attending Kura regularly is, on average, associated with more positive wellbeing outcomes. Attendance is also linked to student attainment, especially in secondary students.
Although we have a good attendance rate across the Kura, it can be better. Our attendance across both sites is usually around mid-high 70s.
We understand that there are valid and important reasons for ākonga to be out of school at times and this is ok but please let the tari know when and why your child is absent.
Tari Year 7-13 ring Whaea Jackie: (09) 955 9996
Tari Year 1-6 ring Whaea Sam: (09) 438 8033
Automated text notification of absence
We have reinitiated our automated text message system for absences starting next week. If your child is marked with an unknown absence in the morning on an automatic text message will be sent to the primary caregiver(s) to notify them.
Thank you very much to all whanau who have responded to these texts either by replying or contacting the office. This has made a significant difference to the number of unjustified absences we have.
Policies
Te Kāpehu Whetū has worked with SchoolDocs to create a website for our policies and procedures.
The school works on a subscription basis with SchoolDocs to maintain, update, and review our policies. SchoolDocs provides us with a comprehensive core set of policies, which have been well-researched and align with the National Education and Learning Priorities. The policies and procedures are tailored to our school, and the school supplies specific information such as our charter, and procedures for behaviour management, reporting to parents, etc.
SchoolDocs updates, modifies, or creates policies in response to changes in legislation or Ministry guidelines, significant events, reviews/requests from schools, and regular reviewing from the SchoolDocs team. Our school board has the opportunity to view changes/additions and comment on them before they are implemented.
We invite you to visit the site at School Docs
Kaupapa
We believe passionately in our culture, our people, our ākonga, and we know that through hard work, commitment, and focused support they will achieve within the Kura and beyond. We do this hereby acknowledging the 28 Māori Battalion and the price paid for citizenship, so that ‘we’ can “Navigate Māori Futures”.
To do this we commit to success in all its forms:
Kia Māori – Be Māori – Be
An education that validates Māori knowledge and ways of learning.
Kia Mātau – Be Knowledgeable – Know
Encouraging innovation, inquiry, the development of specialised knowledge and skills.
Kia Tū Rangatira Ai – Be Rangatira – Do
Development of strong character and personal excellence, living with mana.
Nā
Raewyn Tipene
POUHERE
Important Dates
See Calendar for Key Events