5 Feb 2026

Kia ora e te whānau.
What a wonderful first week back at kura. We had over 95% attendance, a great start to the year!
On Tuesday we welcomed new students, whānau and staff to our kura with a pōwhiri held in Ranginui (Room 1). The space was jam-packed with manuhiri and tangata whenua, bringing the kura alive with the sound of karanga, kōrero and waiata.
“Hauraki ki Uta, Hauraki ki Tai, Hauraki Kowhao Rau.”
Hauraki people will thrive — each voice, each waiata, each presence contributing to the heartbeat of our kura.
Nau mai, haere mai nui ki tō tātou kaiako hou,
ko Andrea Te Ohaere-Fox rāua ko Kelly Caldwell.
Whaea Andrea comes to our kura from Ōtautahi and is an experienced kaiako in Rumaki Reo. She will be teaching in Ureia, our Years 3–5 tamariki.
Whaea Kelly is an experienced ECE kaiako and joins Mumuhau Teina (Years 1–5) from Monday to Wednesday this term.
We are also excited to welcome new ākonga and whānau to our kura:
Hinerauaamoa, Kahukura and Poutokomanawa Titore-Herbert;
Manahau and Anatia Ohaere-Fox;
Illa-Mei Nikora Young-Kingi; and Max Tauranga.
A warm welcome back to our returning students
Al-Louise Ramea and Ella-May Calvey-Hudson-Harris.
Nau mai, haere mai ki a tātou katoa.
It has been great to see many of our students coming to school well prepared, carrying a school bag with togs, towel, drink bottle, and snacks for morning tea — such organised and prepared ākonga! They have also been enthusiastic learners over the three days; perhaps it’s because parents and whānau are just as excited to send them back to kura to grow their learning. Keep it up, whānau — only 39 school weeks to go! ????
Swimming season has started, and below are our key dates for the term:

???? Term Events Calendar
Whānau Evening – Wednesday 18 February (Ranginui / Room 1), 
5-7pm
School Swimming Sports – Wednesday 25 February
Y4–8: Paeroa Town Pools - 11am
Y1–3: School Pool - 11am
Ohinemuri Swimming Sports – Friday 6 March
Thames Valley Swimming Sports – Friday 20 March
Year 5–8 Rippa Rugby Playoffs – Wednesday 25 March
Year 5–8 Rippa Rugby Finals – Wednesday 1 April (Thames)
Children’s Day – Saturday 28 March, 1–4pm (Paeroa Domain)
If you have any queries about 2025 Photolife orders or 2025 invoices, please see EmJ at the office.
Kaua e wareware — kia whakanui i te Rā o te Waitangi.
Toitū te Tiriti!
Nga mihi nui 
Whaea Mona, Tumuaki

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31 Jan 2026

Kia ora e te whanau

A reminder that school starts on Tuesday 3rd February 2026. Our pōwhiri will be at 9.15am.
New students, whānau and kaiako please wait by the school waharoa (carved gate) once the 8.45am bell rings. Nau mai, haere mai – all are welcome.
Please remember togs & towel every day, and school hats must be worn.
Importantly, this year, it is compulsory for all tamariki to bring a school bag, so their belongings can be managed by them. This supports independence and responsibility.
The office only stocks a few stationery items , so these will need to be purchased either at the warehouse stationery, or online through nzschoolshop. QR code available at the office.
We’re looking forward to another exciting year together!  

16 Dec 2025

150th Jubilee Merchandise still available! 
Will make a great Xmas Gift or Stocking Filler!
Wednesday 17th December only 10 - 2pm. Purchase at the school office. Otherwise, make a comment below if would like to purchase and pick up at a later time tomorrow. 
Price List: 
$15 each a) Wine glass (etched or printed)
 b) Glass mug 
 c) Water Bottle 
$2 each for a round fan
 a keyring
$1 each for a coaster
Pens sold out!

Nga mihi

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