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RANGIKURA SCHOOL
95 Conclusion Street
Ascot Park
PORIRUA
Phone: (04) 235-9143
Fax
(04) 235-8178
email: admin@rangikura.school.nz
website: www.rangikura.school.nz
SCHOOL CELLPHONE TO TEXT ABSENCES: 022 025 9630
School Goal – Term 1 2015
WE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS
Teaching and Learning Beliefs: Supporting Each Other, Tell the Truth, Achieving Our Goals,
Respect and Self Responsibility.
Vision:
Respect for Self, Respect for Others, Respect for Environment
Mission:
The Pursuit of Excellence
Community engagement:
‘TAMAITI MUA’: Home + school = RANGIKURA
Goal: Total collaboration and a collective partnership (staff, parents, kids - community) in the education and well-being of our kids.
Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Talofa lava, Malo-ni, Greetings, Bula, Fakaalofa atu,
Sabai de, Namesti, Saludos, Asslamo Alikum, Malo e lelei
PRINCIPAL’S NEWSLETTER THURSDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2015
We are very proud to welcome: Nyah James, Jorja Galo, Kalani Kelemete, Steinar Taing, Rosalina
Laulu, Max Taae, Mathew Luapo, Area Poaru, Jadyn Lafaele, Keesha Aliva, Neihana Karepa, Lyrel
Joe, Jahmal & Kaelab Logie, Rusi-Ena Lilo, Kora Schouten, Cyrus Wiese, Maria Mihaka, D’Mitrius
Rere, Lorenz Strickland-Rere, Lawson Vander Byl-Message, Jerico Williams, Jacob Hosking, Va’a and
Suvania Tui, Tyson Lotoaso, Aniva Peilua, Gloria Aiono, Pelania Tainamu, Laila Va’ai, Qrisnan Silva,
Wilhez Sakaria, Juelz Toimata, Zche-Ztevon Trethewey and Haunui Hati & families to our Rangikura
whanau.
SCHOOL GOAL.
The STAR goal to start the term off is: WE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS!
The winners below were selected by their teachers for having demonstrated this goal during last week.
They were all presented with their certificates at last week’s assembly (13th February).
JUNIOR SCHOOL
Roberts
Rm 1
Elijah Fata
Cox
Joshua Logologo
Rm 2
Bryson
Rm 3
Chorus Brightwell
Gulliver
Rm 4
Lameko Lepaio
Komen
Rm 14
Motiki Hotene
SENIOR SCHOOL
Janes
Rm 5
Williams
Rm 6
Tamara Londono
KahuSweet
Rm 7
Bonsey
Rm 7a
Isabella Wickenden
Rm 9
Cole
Rm 10
Aliyah-Jay ToaBurns
Hills
Rm 11
Kwong Logologo
Holland
Rm 8
BreussMcBride
Nui
Rm12
Thomas
Rm 13
Semisi Tautau
Sarah Heberley
Dodson/
Souter
Rm 16
Miguel Londono
Tanishah Khan
Sellars
Philip Fenika
Tei Tuuga
Rosalia Doughty
Mya Katu
Rm 17
PRINCIPAL’S AWARDS.
To receive a Principal’s Award students are to collect 5 certificates and hand them in to the office. They
are then presented with their Principal’s Award at the following assembly PLUS go in to the draw for
lunch with me at the end of each term!
Term one is the only term you can hand in certificates from last year so, get them in kids!
RANGIKURA SCHOOL’S ‘TAMAITI MUA’ INITIATIVE.
‘Tamaiti Mua’ is a project that started nearly five years ago with the aim of creating more community
engagement at Rangikura. Mr. Norm Hewitt was brought in to help facilitate and guide us through
establishing this as a culture in our school. The goal is, “Total collaboration and collective
ownership of the education and well-being of our students.”
This has since become our school vision; built on forming & strengthening partnerships & relationships
between staff, students and community, underpinned by the value of RESPECT (For self, others,
environment).
The name ‘Tamaiti Mua’ was invented by ex-student Evelyn Ierome five years ago when we were in
the planning stage. It is a derivative of Polynesian and Maori language and loosely means, “Children at
the front” or “Children First!”
As a staff: we base all our decisions, our own expectations and our standards on putting our students
first. We understand the importance of our three way partnership and through school will ensure these
are strengthened through open and regular communication between us.
Our students: from day one will know what is expected of them in this partnership. Their work ethic,
their behaviour, their own standards are all set and regularly reflected on to ensure they are working
hard to achieve the TM goal/our Vision. Their reflections of how they think they are going are to be
shared with you at home too.
Our parents & community: as always, we need your firm support from home to ensure our students
are receiving the same messages and expectations of standards as school. This is in terms of
homework, healthy lunches, getting to school on time and communication between us.
We will also be calling on you for support with school trips, coaching, transport, payment of fees,
popping in to help out if you have some free time - sharing your expertise in any field of learning.
Under TM, our school is always open to you (all you need to do is sign in at the office).
This three way partnership goal only succeeds if all parties do their part to ensure we provide the best
education and that the kids are happy and safe at home and school.
If you would like a more in depth chat about the history and future journey of ‘Tamaiti Mua’ feel free to
make a time to come see me for a cuppa tea!
SCHOOL STATIONERY.
We are coming to the end of week three and there are still students without stationery. Mrs. Jones will
be contacting parents of these students. If you need to arrange payments with me, that is not a
problem. Make an appointment to come see me and we can work something out. Please parents our
students need to start in their books so as not to hinder their learning.
ABSENCES
If your child is going to be absent for any reason at all, please either phone or text the office.
The landline is 2359143 and the cell for texting is 022 025 9630.
Thank you.
PMP
We are starting up the Year 0-1 PMP Motor Skills Programme for 2015. Mrs
Janes has kindly organised the programme for us and it would be fantastic if
we had parents to help us out. We have 2 sessions per week. Rooms 6 & 7 on
Tuesdays 11.20am – 12noon and Rooms 5 and 7a on Thursdays 9.30am –
10am. Any help will be appreciated. Please let your child’s teacher know or
email Mrs Janes on raewynj@rangikura.school.nz
CRICKET WORLD CUP 2015
We have a limited number of tickets to give away to Rangikura families. These tickets are for South
Africa v United Arab Emirates on the 12/3/2015. The game starts at 2pm. If
you would like tickets please see Maria Breuss-McBride, Room 9. These will
be issued on a first come, first served basis! Go the Black Caps."
COMMUNITY NOTICES
KIDS GO FREE AT STAGLANDS. Staglands Wildlife Reserve will be celebrating
Children’s Day on Sunday 1st March by offering FREE ADMISSION into The
Reserve for ALL CHILDREN. In addition to their usual attractions visitors can
enjoy free off-road tractor-trailer rides plus a special performance from The
Major Minors Children’s Choir. So if you are looking for a fun Children’s day
outing for the whole family meet at Staglands and connect with nature on 1st
March. For more information phone 5267529.
DATES TO REMEMBER.
20 February
25 February
26 February
27 February
Eddie Uluilelata
Principal
School Stars Assembly 10.30am
Interschool Cricket
Board meeting – Library 6pm
Assembly 10.30am