Te Kura o Te Pāroa
• 34 Paroa Road, RD 1, Whakatane 3191
Tumuaki / Principal Message
Tēnā koutou e ngā whānau,
What an awesome day we had at our Kura Athletics Day!
A massive congratulations to all our tamariki who participated! It was awesome to see everyone giving things a go, challenging themselves and showing our kura mauri. Ka rawe koutou!
A huge MIHI to all our kaimahi for your tautoko, awhi and mahi in making our Athletics Day such a success. Your support, encouragement and involvement throughout the day were greatly appreciated.
It was also great to see the whanau who came to cheer on the tamariki.
That "have a go" attitude is something we want to see across all kaupapa in our kura. Learning isn't always easy, and we won't always get things right the first time. What matters is being willing to try, taking on challenges and persevering when things get tough.
This term, our tamariki have plenty of opportunities to do just that! We have boxing sessions for groups of tamariki, Beat Station music lessons, athletics and other exciting learning opportunities.
Our middle school class camps at Ōhope and Tui Ridge are also wonderful opportunities for tamariki to step outside their comfort zones, build independence and challenge themselves in new environments. We encourage all our tamariki to embrace these experiences with that same positive "have a go" attitude.
Upcoming Kaupapa
Middle School Camps – Ōhope and Tui Ridge: Opportunities for adventure, teamwork, resilience and building confidence.
Life Education Truck: Our whole kura will participate in workshops exploring important kaupapa such as wellbeing, healthy choices, friendships, relationships and looking after ourselves and others.
Friday 20 November – School Reports: Reports will be sent home to whānau, sharing the progress and learning of our tamariki.
Tuesday 24 November – Student-Led Conferences: Whānau, now it's your turn to have a go. Come along and let your tamaiti show you what they have been learning in maths. This is a chance for our tamariki to take the lead, share their learning and celebrate their progress with you.
We encourage all whānau to make the most of these opportunities to be involved in their tamariki's learning. When tamariki see their whānau taking an interest and having a go alongside them, it sends a powerful message about the importance of learning.
Kia mauri tū, kia mauri ora, kia mauri tangata! Be brave, give things a go and keep striving to be your best.
Ngā mihi nui,
Erin Te Pou
Tumuaki – Te Kura o Te Paroa
International Rally Stars in Whakatāne
🏁 WHAT AN INCREDIBLE MORNING! 🏁
What an unforgettable experience for our local community!
On Friday, 30 October 2026, some very deserving students from Te Kura o Te Pāroa, Whakatāne Intermediate and Allandale School had the ultimate ride to school, arriving in style in full-spec rally cars! 🚗💨
We were excited to have Kauri Hei Hei-Waara selected as our chosen recipient to enjoy this very special experience.
What an awesome opportunity and a ride to remember! We hope you enjoyed every minute of it, Kauri! 🤩
A huge THANK YOU to Radio 1XX for making this happen and creating such an exciting and memorable experience for our kura and our tamariki.
What a way to start the morning! ❤️🏁
Year 8 Day @ Trident High School
Kia ora Whānau,
Year 8 Visit to Trident High School
For our Year 8 students who have enrolled at Trident High School, the transition visit is taking place soon. Please see the key details below:
Morning Drop-off: Students should arrive at kura as normal in the morning.
Transport: Bus transportation to Trident High School and back to kura will be provided. Students will return to our kura just after 11:00 AM.
Uniform: Students must be in full, correct kura uniform. Please note that black pants are not permitted.
If you have any questions, please contact the kura office.
Ngā mihi
Important Notice to our Whānau
Kia ora whānau,
A friendly reminder – Keeping our tamariki safe!
We have noticed that some whānau are still parking on the opposite side of the road from the kura in the afternoons and waiting in their vehicles while their tamaiti/tamariki cross Paroa Road to meet them.
We understand that everyone is keen to get home, but Paroa Road can be very busy, and we do not want to put any of our tamariki at risk when crossing the road.
For the safety of all our tamariki, we ask that ALL parents and whānau use the bus bay area when dropping off or collecting their tamariki.
Please do not park or wait on the opposite side of the road and ask your tamariki to cross.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. By working together, we can help keep all our tamariki safe.
Pumanawa Awards
Talking/Language Actions Tips for the whole whānau
Little conversations make a BIG difference! ❤️
Talking together every day helps our tamariki grow their vocabulary, feel loved and supported, build confidence and develop strong connections.
Every kōrero counts! Whether it's chatting about their day, sharing a story, asking questions or simply listening, those little moments make a big difference in helping our tamariki thrive.
10 simple talking tips for the whole whānau
- Make time to talk – Share a kōrero over kai, in the car or before bedtime.
- Listen to each other – Give everyone a chance to speak without interruption.
- Ask open questions – Try "What was the best part of your day?"
- Put devices away – Give each other your full attention.
- Share stories – Talk about your childhood, memories and whānau traditions.
- Encourage feelings – It's okay to talk about being happy, sad, worried or frustrated.
- Praise and encourage – Celebrate the little things and big achievements.
- Talk don't judge – Make sure everyone feels safe to share their thoughts.
- Learn together – Read books, tell stories, sing waiata and share new words.
- Keep the kōrero going – Every conversation helps build stronger relationships.
❤️ Remember, whānau...
- Every voice matters.
- Every question is important.
- Every conversation counts.
- It's never too late to start a kōrero!
He waka eke noa – We are all in this together!
Let's build confident tamariki through connection, conversation and aroha.
Te Kura o Te Pāroa – Kia kaha te kōrero!
Reporting Student Absences
Te Kura o Te Pāroa Online Enrolment forms
Kia ora whānau,
Our school enrolment forms are now available online. Please click on the link below to complete the enrolment form:
https://etap.co.nz/OnlineEnrolment/EnrolmentForm/?access=1888:1
Please also upload a copy of your tamaiti’s birth certificate as part of the enrolment.
You will need to download the Device and Website Agreements, complete them, and return them to the kura.
If you prefer, you are welcome to come into the kura and complete the online enrolment here.
Ngā mihi nui
Te Tohu o Te Ora o Ngāti Awa (NASH Nurse) - Consent form
Health & Wellbeing
Access to SchoolDocs:
Available to the principal, board, and school community (parents, caregivers, whānau).
How to log in:
Go to schooldocs.co.nz.
Search for "Te Kura o Te Pāroa."
Enter credentials:
Username: paroa
Password: Turukihia2026
Use the search bar to find specific policies
Hakihakina/Sport
OVERDUE SPORTS FEES REMINDER
Kia ora whānau,
Just a friendly reminder that sports fees are now overdue for those who have not yet made payment.
We kindly ask that you take a moment to settle your outstanding account as soon as possible.
Your prompt payment is greatly appreciated and helps us keep our sports programmes running smoothly.
Ngā mihi nui for your support! ❤️
Payment Options:
In Person: Cash or EFTPOS at the school office
Online Banking:
Account Name: Te Kura o Te Paroa
Account Number: 12-3209-0155250-00
Reference: Child’s Name + Sport Code (e.g., Tane Smith Touch)
KURA ATHLETICS
A huge congratulations to all our tamariki who participated in our Kura Athletics!
We are incredibly proud of the effort, determination and sportsmanship shown throughout the day. Tumeke koutou!
Results are now available! Head over to our Kura Facebook page to check out the results.
NEXT UP: INTERSCHOOLS ATHLETICS! Thursday 19th November.
Ka mau te wehi to all our tamariki who have qualified. We look forward to supporting you as you represent Te Kura o Te Pāroa at the Interschools Athletics Championships.
JUDO – AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE IN JAPAN!
On 20 September, 12 judokas from Whakatāne Judo Club travelled to Tokyo, Japan, for an incredible judo experience.
Matariki, Aaria, Mareikura and Taiaho Savage, alongside their papa, travelled to Japan to be part of this amazing journey. Although the tournament didn't go ahead as planned, our tamariki had the opportunity to spend three full days training at Japan's seven-storey judo training centre, learning from respected judo greats and training alongside experienced Japanese black belts!
Our young judoka showed courage, determination and respect while embracing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
They returned home with new skills, greater confidence and memories that will last a lifetime.
He tino whakatutukitanga! What an incredible achievement and experience. We are so proud of you all!
Term Dates / Key Dates:
School Contact Details
Email: office@paroa.school.nz
Website: https://www.paroa.school.nz
Location: 34 Paroa Road, Whakatane 3191
Phone: 073086652
School Mobile phone: 0274471900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/910834023142312
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