Te Kura o Te Pāroa

Tēnā koutou e te whānau,

E rere ana ngā mihi ki a koutou i tēnei wā o te maramataka, i te wā e tata mai ana a Matariki. Ka tata mai a Matariki, he wā pai tēnei ki te hoki whakamuri, ki te tūhono anō, ā, ki te anga whakamua ngātahi ai.

At Te Kura o Te Pāroa, our tamariki do best when whānau and kura work together. When tamariki see their whānau attending hui, reading pānui, asking questions, and meeting with kaiako, they know their learning is important.

Our Parent Teacher Interviews are coming up, and bookings are now open on Skool Loop. More information about how to book is included in this pānui. These interviews are a valuable chance to meet with your tamaiti’s kaiako, hear about their progress, ask questions, and talk about how we can support their next steps.

If you have not been able to attend any school events this year, please make time for this one. Your presence matters. It shows your tamaiti that you care about their learning and their success.

Learning does not happen at Kura alone. It is strengthened by the encouragement, routines, conversations, and support tamariki receive at home.

When whānau and kaiako share information and work together, our tamariki are better supported to thrive.

As Matariki draws near, let us continue to strengthen kotahitanga, manaakitanga, and our shared responsibility for our tamariki.

Ngā mihi nui,

Erin Te Pou
Tumuaki

Kia ora e te whānau,

As we celebrate Matariki, we would like to invite our kaumātua to join us at kura on Thursday, 2 July, from 9.00am-11.30am for a special morning with their mokopuna.

Come and spend time together in the classroom, take part in Matariki-themed activities, create memories, and celebrate this special time of reflection, connection, and new beginnings.

Mufti Theme: Matariki

To finish our celebration, each class will enjoy a shared kai together.

We would love to see our kaumātua join us for this special occasion.

Nau mai, haere mai!

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

Kia ora to all our whānau,

Our amazing construction team is working hard to complete the last parts of our build. Each day something new is being completed or worked on. so exciting Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu.
"Adorn the bird with feathers so it may fly." Success in our build has required preparation and providing the right foundations and resources. We are nearly there!

Construction and Site Updates

· B Block renovations continue! Now the window and doors are in, the interior walls and ceilings are starting to take shape. Also, a big investment has been made in the back deck of B Block, to help get light in. I know this will be a super popular place to hang out!

· B Block tasks left are ... wall coverings, lino and carpet tiles, install sinks, install seating out front. These should all get started next week.

· PODs have been now moved to their forever home, out the front. Once a deck is built, we will be able to use these again.

· Carpark & court works have started but are not yet complete. Thank you to everyone for your continued patience as it impacts parking.

· Behind hall parking access is still out of bounds.

· Our Waharoa may be able to be reinstated before Friday 31st July. Please keep an eye on the usual social media notices for the dates. Once the site is clear and our contractors have vacated, we can reinstate our Waharoa.

· Fencing around the school will still remain while parts of the school are being remedied. The hall driveway fencing will need to be checked that it is closed at the end of each day.

Thank you all for the continued patience and understanding.

Ngā mihi nui,
Sarah - Build Communications

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.

• Fri 19th June - Reports sent home

• Tue 23rd & 24th June- Parent Interviews

• Thurs 25th June - EBOP Cross Country

• Fri 26th June - Mataatua Ki O Rahi

• Tues 30th June - BOP Cross Country

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

Arts Whakatāne, the events team at the WDC and EPIC would like to encourage families with young children to engage with our Light Up Whakatāne festival: 5 - 12 July in the Whakatāne town centre, particularly the Community Night, Parade and Opening on the 5th of July, 4 - 9pm. Please see: https://www.lightupwhakatane.com/

for more details.

We are holding a FREE lantern decorating workshop for families on Saturday 28 June at R.E.A.P. Sessions are 10am, 11:15am, 12:30pm and 2pm - we finish at 3pm.

Details are here: https://www.lightupwhakatane.com/events/lantern-decorating-workshop

Artist Sam Poots, in cooperation with the Kiwi Trust has developed a design for a colouring in competition. It features a kiwi and a tieke, 2 birds important to our environment, as well as stars and lights. There will be sponsored prizes for the 3 top place getters. Judges are myself and 2 artists who are members of Arts Whakatāne. I am attaching a copy of the design to this message. You can also download it from https://www.lightupwhakatane.com/

Colouring in sheets can also be picked up from the i-site and need to be dropped off there when finished. They can also be handed into the Light Up Festival Hub when that is open in the evenings during the festival.

Get colouring – the brighter, the better!

Drop your finished artwork back to the Light Up Festival Hub or Whakatāne i-site by Monday, 14 July at 4 PM

Winners will be announced on our Facebook page! We will get in touch to arrange how to get the prizes to the winners.

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