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Nga mihi nui ki a koutou katoa – warm greetings to everyone

Kia ora, Nameste, Talofa, Konnichiwa, Guten Tag , Gidday, Vannakkam, ni Hao, Kia orana, Hola, Salam, Sa wat dee kha, Dia Dhuit, Goeie Dag, Bonjour, Hello, (please let us know the greeting in your language if it is not here)

Korero from the Principal:

Kia ora koutou,

Ngā mihi nui to our wonderful Reporoa Primary School community for all of the support and encouragement you have given us this term. It is hard to believe that we are already coming to the end of Term 1!

I would like to take a moment to acknowledge our amazing staff at Reporoa Primary School. This term has brought its fair share of challenges, and our team has risen to each one with perseverance and dedication to ensure our tamariki continue to receive a quality education. From fluctuating attendance to illness, school camp, and the many new learning expectations in literacy and mathematics, our teachers have taken these demands in their stride. Their resilience and commitment are truly commendable, and I feel incredibly fortunate to work alongside such a capable and collaborative team.

Thank you once again to our whānau and wider school community for your ongoing support. We look forward to a well-deserved break and an exciting Term 2 ahead!

Ngā Manaakitanga,

Richelle

Rūma wha news:

On April 1st Rūma 4 went searching for the very elusive Lirpaloof (read it backwards). First read a description of a Lirpaloof. Then we coloured in pictures showing the key features of a Lirpaloof. Next we went searching for a Lirpaloof. When we returned we wrote about our experience of searching for the Lirpaloof. In the end we didn’t discover a Lirpaloof but we did find out about April Fools Day!

Star of the week: 

Ka rawe te mahi to Sutton and Lennox for their outstanding literacy mahi this week!

Sports:Sports-1

Cluster Swimming Sports

What a mammoth effort from our seniors especially just coming off camp. The weather was great and the atmosphere was awesome. Well done to all our tamariki who participated. Zelind and James got to enjoy the pool all to themselves while we packed away, fabulous end to the day.

Rotorua Mini Marathon – Entries still open

Still taking names of those interested. Cost is $6 per child, payable to the school office. Entries close on April 11th. The marathon date has been set for May 2nd (term2). The passports are available from the office so our runners can start ticking off their km’s. Always a great event. 

Cluster Summer Sports

It is a tabloid type of day held with kura from our cluster, we are looking for parent helpers for both the Junior and senior team. This will support our tamariki to get the best out of the day. Please let me know if you are available to help. 

Soccer Interest

Unfortunately, Reporoa Valley Soccer will not be up and running this year. If there are any players still booking for a team you can try Westbrook Football Club or Lake City Football in Rotorua, both are willing to take players on for this season. Ngā mihi to Tracey for her efforts.

Up and coming events

Cluster Summer Sports – Wednesday 9th April

Mini Marathon – Friday 2nd May

Fell Cup – Wednesday 7th may

Ngā mihi nui

Whaea Tanissha

[email protected] 

From the Board of Trustees:

A friendly reminder that there are only two days left to fill in the Vision Survey that was sent out via HERO. This is an important opportunity to have your say on the future direction of our school. The Board will carefully consider the results and use them to update the vision for Reporoa Primary School. Your voice matters, so please take a moment to share your thoughts!

We are also excited about the ongoing building work happening at school through the Nga Iti Kahurangi Project (Improving Classrooms). This project includes the installation of acoustic ceiling panels, an electrical socket upgrade, and an LED lighting upgrade. These improvements will enhance the learning environment for our children and support their education in a modern, well-equipped space.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to sharing more updates soon.

Reece Williams

Presiding Member

Two more days to complete the Survey from the board in your HERO app!

The Board of trustees is seeking some feedback about a new vision for our kura/school. Over the past year they have been looking into what a great vision should be.

A great vision statement is clear, concise, inspiring, and forward-looking, outlining a desired future state and motivating stakeholders to work towards it. Please help us decide by choosing which statement you think best reflects what Reporoa Primary School is trying to achieve. 

The new vision statement will be supported by our mission statement – We are learner focused, inclusive & supported by positive partnerships.

And our values – We are Respectful, Engaged, Positive and Striving (We use our REPS)

ALL RESPONSES TO THIS SURVEY WILL GO IN THE DRAW TO WIN A FAMILY PASS TO WAIKITE HOT POOLS!

The survey will close on the 4th March. We look forward to having your input!

OPEN your HERO APP to answer the survey question!

Which of the following options do you think best represents the vision for Reporoa Primary School?

Empowered to reach our potential together

Empowered to achieve and proud to be me

Proud learners achieving together

Standing proud, together in our place

Have you got our app downloaded for all current communications?

Other Notices:

School Account Details:

Account payments can be made directly to our school ASB account using online banking.  The account number is: 123155 0134517 00

Details: 

Remember if you change address, get a new cell phone number or email address  to notify the school so we have up to date records. The office needs your up to date email address so the newsletter can be emailed out – thanks.

LUNCHES: 

We are part of the governments healthy lunch programme. Children are provided lunch everyday. If they have any allergies, please let the office know so that allowances can be made. Children still need to bring a drink bottle (water only please) and morning tea every day.

Absences:

Reminder – if your child is absent either text, phone and leave a message, or fill in an on-line absent form. We also are required to fill in the reason they are away, so remember to include this in your message – thanks.

Car Parks:

Please use the car parks provided at the front or back of the school. No vehicles are permitted on the school grounds except for staff or service vehicles.

Nãku i runga i aku mihi ki a koe – Yours with thanks

Richelle McDonald

and our team – Nikkole, Gemma, Tanissha, Steven, Pip, Shontelle, Jay, Jo, Julie,  Jenese, Lily, Bridget, and Stephen.

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