Te Kura o Te Pāroa

Tēnā koutou e te whānau,

Kua tae mai te makariri o Takurua, ā, kua rongo tātou i te hau mātao e pupuhi nei i ngā ata me ngā ahiahi. Ahakoa te makariri, ka mihi mahana ki a koutou e te whānau, e ngā kaumātua, e ngā mātua, e ngā kaitiaki, me tō tātou hapori whānui mō tō koutou tautoko tonu i ā tātou tamariki me te kaupapa o Te Kura o Te Pāroa. Nā te kaha o te whānau me te hapori ka mahana tonu te ngākau o te kura.

This week, we also warmly welcome our new Deputy Principal, Kelly Te Aomarere, who will officially begin her role in Term 3. We look forward to having her join our kura leadership team and wider kura whānau.

A reminder that whānau are welcome to come into kura in the mornings to see the Aka Mātauranga teaching and learning happening in your tamaiti’s classroom. This is a great opportunity to see the kaupapa in action and to be part of the learning journey.

We would like to let our whānau know that there has been a delay with the completion of our building project, due to the roof on B Block needing to be replaced. As a result, our celebration opening date has now been deferred to Friday 31st July.

Although we are waiting a little longer for the official opening, our tamariki are already enjoying the warm, dry learning spaces during this colder weather. With winter well and truly here, we would love to see our tamariki wearing their school sweatshirts to help keep warm. There were some available at Have a Heart Space, or it may be time to dig these out from the cupboards and bring them back into use.

In this newsletter, there is information for whānau about attendance and our action plan for improving attendance. This is part of a Ministry of Education-driven process, and we will continue to work alongside whānau to support regular attendance and positive learning outcomes for all tamariki.

Ngā mihi nui,

Erin Te Pou
Tumuaki

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 Tōtara - Whāea Bethan Kohunui

Trexdan Foster - Mauri Mātauranga - Trexdan has been incredible this year. He has been trying his best every day, participating in many learning activities and continues to try hard even when he is finding it challenging. Way to Trexdan!!

Ohuirehe - Whāea Ardelle Williams

Pipiana Henry - All of the pumanawa - For willingly participating in kura events such as swimming, x-country and Ki-o-Rahi, and competing at a high standard. Pipiana always shows pride in her effort but remains humble. Ka wani ke koe Pipiana!

Kawarehe - Whāea Te Rumate

Tane Tiakiwai - Mauri Mātauranga - E kaha ana e koe ki te whakamahi rautaki pāngarau penei i te tapiri taruarua hei akiaki i a koe e whakrea ana.

Owhataiti - Whāea Helen Kingi

Orakaurehe McLean-Carre - Mauri Mātauranga - Kaha ana a Orakaurehe ki te āwhina i te mahi ‘Karanga Ingoa’ i waenganui i to mātou EDI ahakoa te aha o te kaupapa.

Otamauru - Matua Eru Merito

Kupa Arahanga-Cook- Mauri Tū - Kupa continues to build confidence during whiteboard practice activities and is developing a strong understanding of our classroom engagement norms. Tama Tū! Tama Ora! Well done Kupa!

Te Tapoa - Whāea Ngamihi Moses

Ngairelee Patrick - Mauri Tangata Blaque Kaiwhata - Mauri Ora

Amaiyis Tuwairua - Mauri Mātauranga - Excellent participation in Inter School Cross Country at Ohope. Miharo kē koutou mā. Kei runga noa atu koutou.

Kakahoroa - Whāea Helen Korewha

Onaira Shortland - Mauri Tū - Onaira responds well to our Engagement Norms and has worked well engaging in Daily Reviews and new learning. Keep being a great learner and risk taker Onaira.

Te Pahitaua - Whāea Rahora Riini

Saedys Rapana - Mauri Tangata - He ākonga e whakapau kaha ana ki roto i ngā akoranga katoa.

Kia ora whānau

Build update... Our new windows and doors have arrived! Mauri Ora! We can now see the outside start to take shape more this week and then the team will start on the inside!

We are super excited that we have such good weather to keep the team on track!

• Windows on B block are double glazed and help with sound and insulation. A UV tint is going to be trialled to help reduce glare and improve comfort.

• Delays have occurred and the project is behind by 4 weeks. Completion of the project is set for mid-June and final handover to be late July.

• Carpark & court works have started and will continue over next few weeks, weather permitting of course. Thank you to everyone for the continued resilience and patience over the parking situation.

• Our Waharoa is to be reinstated by Friday 31st July. Blessing dates for early next term once all B Block work is completed.

Thank you for your continued patience with the lack of parking around the kura. We anticipate hopefully only a fortnight of inconvenience until the tarsealing work is completed.

Reminder whānau – black pants/tights are NOT to be worn to kura.

The correct uniform colour is navy blue only. Please help support our kura uniform expectations. Ngā mihi.

Access to SchoolDocs:

• Available to the principal, board, and school community (parents, caregivers, whānau).

• How to log in:

1. Go to schooldocs.co.nz.

2. Search for "Te Kura o Te Pāroa."

3. Enter credentials:

• Username: paroa

• Password: turukihia

4. Use the search bar to find specific policies.

• Thur 21st May - Inter-schools Cross Country

• Date TBC - EBOP Cross Country

• Fri 19th June - Reports sent home

• Tue 23rd & 24th June- Parent Interviews

• Thur 25th June - Kura FUN4U

• Fri 26th June - Mataatua Ki O Rahi

• Thur 2nd July - Matariki, Kaumatua day Celebration / Building project completed.

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