Tena Koutou
This is an IMPORTANT panui for all whanau whose tamariki travel to Te Kura ō te Pāroa by bus.
The behaviour on the bus is becoming a BIG concern as it is affecting the safety and wellbeing of the tamariki and the drivers.
We are managing more concerns lately and this panui is to ask Whanau to help the Kura reduce the number of concerns.
Current issues.
· We are currently experiencing a high number of behaviour incidents on the bus.
· Some of the contributing factors are the bus monitors. Senior students aren’t being as robust as they need to be to settle the students.
· We have junior students sitting at the back of the buses and not behaving. I am reinforcing with the bus monitors that juniors sit in the front, middle school in the middle and senior students at the back.
· Staffing. We are able to put teachers on the Town South bus to assist with supervision and behaviour because this bus returns back to the school.
· We are unable to place a teacher on the Town North bus as it doesn’t return to Kura
Incidents could be:
· Reported to the teachers from the bus monitors.
· Reported by another student to a teacher.
· Reported by a concerned whanau member.
What does the school do when an incident has been reported?
· Our first step is to use the attached behaviour management plan to identify the category of behaviour. (Major, minor or repeated minor)
· Each identified behaviour has a different action plan or consequence attached.
What happens next?
If the behaviour is major behaviour, a thorough investigation is conducted.
Not only are those who were involved interviewed but other students who observed the incident.
This strategy ensures that the information used is as accurate as possible. At this time whanau may be contacted to ask them to speak to their child and check the information that has been shared.
· All whanau are contacted and told about the event if the incident is classified as major.
· The incident is recorded in our student management system.
Who decides if a child has a strike against their name?
· If the behaviour is major such as physical fighting on the bus it is classified as a major behaviour and therefore managed by myself as the Deputy Principal or Principal.
What is the three strikes rule?
· After a student has been involved in a major incident on the bus, we put new rules and regulations around them. This could be moving them away from another student or moving to the front of the bus.
· All students are warned that it is a privilege to come to school on the bus and not a right. Therefore, they need to resolve the issues on the bus so they can use this transport.
· They are given three warnings before we contact whanau and ask them to transport the tamaiti to school on private transport.
HOW CAN WHANAU HELP?
Please talk to your tamaiti to make sure they understand.
1. The bus rules and that bus rules are needed to ensure everyone's safety, including the driver.
2. Coming on the bus is a privilege not a right and can be removed.
3. They are responsible for their own behaviour on the bus.
Finally, I thank our drivers for their work and effort in ensuring that our Tamariki arrive at school safely every day. We appreciate them and their mahi.
Big pakipaki to Whaea Monique who has been working with a team of students after school to learn ePro8, an engineering problem-solving team activity.
The Year 5 & 6 team will be competing Tuesday 9th April at Whakatane High School, making different things that move, slide or lift!
So awesome that can offer new experiences to our tamariki!
Our Kura was asked to give support to Whakatane Mill Limited during the Grand Opening commemorating 2 years. Our tamariki consisted of Tau 6 - 8 from Owhatatiti and Te Pahitaua. Two years ago the Whakatane Mill was on the from the verge of closure, today it is Australasia’s only manufacturer of coated paperboard grades for the packaging market. It has been a long journey for the WML to get where they are currently. This was a proud moment to be invited to such a auspicious occasion.
Well done to nga tamariki from Owhataiti and Te Pahitaua.
Our Smokefree and Vapefree school policy.
Te Kura o Te Pāroa is smokefree and vape-free, as required by the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990 (s.7A).
We comply with the Act and have a smokefree and vape-free policy as part of our commitment to providing a physically and emotionally safe place for students, staff, and the school community (Health and Safety at Work Act 2015; Education and Training Act 2020). We aim to promote a smoke-free and vapefree lifestyle to all members of the school community to help protect everyone from second-hand smoke and discourage students from taking up smoking and/or vaping.
Last year we had some tamariki vaping in our Kura and want to make sure it doesn't happen again.
We need your help Whanau.
1. Please make sure you put your vapes away out of reach of your tamariki and know where they are!
2. Talk to your tamariki about vaping and why it is harmful to them.
“Our tamariki are vulnerable to industry tactics that make vaping seem attractive and harmless. “Vaping is not harmless.
- Outstanding sports fees need to be paid ASAP please.
Rippa Rugby fees per player - y1-2 - $ 7.00, y3-8 - $9.00
Netball fees per player -
$10 ea - Y1 - 4
$50 ea - Y5 - 6
$55 ea - Y7 - 8
RESULTS - EBOP Swimming Championship
Big congratulation to all our tauira who participated in the EBOP Swimming Championships. All races were timed and swimmers were placed to the fastest time. Thank you also to our awesome time keepers who filled in last minute to help our kura.
A special congratulation to Tristan O'Brien who was the only Paroa tauira that placed in a top three placing, coming in 3rd place for 9 year old Boys 1x Backstroke.
9Yr old Boys
Tristan O'Brien
3rd place - 1x Backstroke - 37.75
1x Freestyle - 30.28
10Yr old Girls
Harleigh-Rose Takiari
1x Freestyle - 27.05
Kahlea-Grace McCaull
1x Backstroke - 33.11
11Yr old Girls
Ryhlee Hobman
1x Backstroke - 35.97
11Yr old Boys
Jade Stewart
1x Freestyle - 31.89
Nikora Williams
1x Freestyle - 31.82
12Yr old Girls
Sharnae Porter
1x Freestyle - 30.15
12Yr old Boys
Vincent Tapsell - 1x Freestyle - 26.34
Awakeri TOP SCHOOLS
Sunday 24th March
Year 7-8 Team - A Grade
Tauira Interview
What were your HIGHLIGHTS?
Jade - Bullrush in the rain, food trucks & going on the slippery slide events.
What worked well and what can you work on for next time?
Libby - We did pretty good, it was our team work. In some events we could have done better in our communication.
Thank you to whaea Meri and all the whānau who were at the event supporting our tamariki.
Active Skating Program - Coaching with whaea Ivy.
From week 3-7 we were fortunate to have whaea Ivy come into kura to share her knowledge, skills, time and equipment with our tauira.
Thank you whaea Ivy.
Please check out her Facebook page for information on her up and coming sessions and events.
Let's Roll Coaching.
Up and coming events
Hockey - Y7 - 8 Social Team
Trainings have starting and will continue every Wednesday 3.30 - 4.30pm at Whakatane High School Turf.
Travel arrangements - Whānau to make sure travel has been arranged before training days.
Whakatane Softpitch Touranment
Week 11 - Wednesday 10th April
Year 5 - 8
Teams TBC.
If there are any whanau who is available to come into kura to share some knowledge and skills with our tamariki on Softball.
Nau mai, haere mai!!
Tamariki pick/drop off
Please DO NOT park across the road when dropping off or collecting tamariki. You need to drive around into the bus bay area.
Drop off and pick up times in the bus bay area :
AM: Between 8am-9am
PM: Between 2.40pm and 3pm.
Some parents are still parking across the road waiting to collect their tamariki in the afternoons. We do not want to see any near misses or fatal accidents with any of our tamariki outside the kura.
Health checks at Kura
The nurse from Te Tohu o Te Ora o Ngāti Awa will come into the kura every Tuesday from 10am to do student health checks, vision and hearing testing. If you would like your child to see the nurse, please ring the kura on 07 3086652 or go onto Skool Loop to complete the permission form.
Rheumatic Fever - Strep Throat.
Rheumatic fever commonly appears in school age children, it is a preventable disease by identifying sore throats caused by strep throat. Treatment is a course of an appropriate antibiotic. Team of trained professionals can ensure the prevention of this disease through early detection and are based in schools within Kawerau and the surrounding areas including Whakatane.
Nurses from Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauroa come into the kura every Monday from 1-2pm to do throat swabs.
If you would like your child to see the nurse, please ring the kura on 07 3086652.
Class DoJo
Your child's teachers will need to invite you to join their class. They can either invite you by text, email, or send home a parent code. Easily stay connected with your child's classrooms on ClassDojo.
Skoop Loop
The app is completely free to use for schools and parents.
Student absences can be sent from your mobile phone.
Permission forms can be completed.
Keep up to date on what's happening in the kura by downloading the app now.
School Contact Details
Email: office@paroa.school.nz
Website: www.paroa.school.nz
Location: 34 Paroa Road, Whakatane 3191
Phone: 073086652
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/910834023142312