Te Kura o Te Pāroa

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Tēnā koutou katoa, Ko te mihi nui, ko te mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa i tēnei wā.

Te Whakataukī o te wā:

"He aha te mea nui o te ao? Māku e kī atu, he tangata, he tangata, he tangata."

This whakataukī, "What is the most important thing in the world? I will tell you, it is people, it is people, it is people," is a reminder of the importance of the connections we build with one another, especially as we start a new school year. It emphasises that the most valuable asset in our kura is the people – tamariki, whānau, and kaiako.

As we work towards our 2025 Annual Plan, focusing on matauranga (knowledge), taiao (environment), and Te Reo (language), we know that the key to success lies in the involvement and support of whānau.

We encourage you to stay engaged in your child's learning journey by:

• Ensuring we have your updated contact details.

• Reading your child’s report with them.

• Attending parent interviews, and answering the phone when our kaiako call.

• Check ClassDojo, FB and this newsletter to keep up to date with what is going on in the Kura

These actions are essential in creating strong, supportive relationships between home and school, ensuring your tamaiti thrives.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to working alongside you throughout the 2025 year.

Ngā mihi nui,

Erin Te Pou
Te Tumuaki

Kakaharoa- Whaea Cilla and Whaea Te Amiona.

Mauri Matauranga-Te Aotemarangai Simon-Wright shows the pumanawa Mauri Matauranga through her story writing. She is able to independantly do her picture plan and then easily write 3 sentences. Ka mau te wehi Te Aotemarangai.

Mauri Tū- Lucia Bates participates in all activities. She gives everything a go and has shown kindness by sharing our activity resources with her peers. Ka wani kē koe Lucia.

Mauri Tū- Te Aroha Allen has been eager to be a part of the pae in the mornings for Karakia. She is showing confidence and resilience, ka wani kē!

Mauri Matauranga- Maioha Williams displays Mauri Matauranga during Structured Literacy. He is able to fluently segment and blend words to read and write. Ka rawe to mahi Maioha!

Te Tohu O Te Wiki O Te Reo Maori

For Te Reo Māori Lennie Rika is able recall, Ngati Awa landmarks, whatauki and kīwaha. She is able to follow simple instructions in Te Reo Māori. Ka mau te wehi Lennie.

Celia is confident in leading our Hahi Ringatu Karakia. Most times she will volunteer to be part of the pae. Ka rawe to mahi Celia.

Te Korokoro- Whaea Helen.

Mauri Tū- Joseph Thompson-Tukia is independently writing 3 sentences in his story writing. He uses the classroom resources to help him write. Ka mau te wehi.

Mauri Matauranga- Ngaru Moengaroa is steadily progressing in Namako. He is able to calculate and problem solve in his head. Ka wani kē koe.

Mauri Matauranga- Rico Hunt has the ability to problem solve and calculate in his head during Namako. He is progressing at a steady pace.

Te Tohu O Te Wiki O Te Reo Maori

Rico Hunt is embracing Te Reo Māori with a passion. He is able to sit anywhere on the pae to do Karakia.

Owhataiti- Whaea Helen

Mauri Matauranga- Brett Marukitipua Douglas. Kaha ki te korero I to tatou reo rangatira me Te eke panuku whakataetae kauhoe.

Mauri Tangata- Te Kauika Stewart. Kaha ia ki te haere mai ki te kura i a ra.

Mauri Ora- Tristan O’Brien. Mo tona eke panuku I ngā whakataetae kauhoe.

Te Tohu O Te Wiki O Te Reo Rangatira

Waikahurangi Hunt

Te Pahitaua- Whaea Rahora.

Manaaki Winitana - Te Reo Maori Award

Mauri Matauranga- Te Waka Huia Te Pou-Harris - Mo tana whakapau kaha i roto i ona whakamatautau.

Mauri Matauranga- Beau Te Aomarere - Mo tana whakapau kaha ki roto i nga kaupapa katoa o te kura.

Mauri Tangata- Ihimaia Herewini - Mo tana humarie me te whakaatu nga pumanawa o te kura.

Te Tohu O Te Wiki O Te Reo Rangatira

Manaaki Winitana

Tēnei te mihi nui ki ngā mātua me ngā kaitiaki katoa i tautoko i tō tātou whānau Rūmaki Purapura i tā rātou haerenga ako ki Ōhiwa inānahi. Kua ako ngā ākonga mō Tangaroa, ā, he wheako taapiri tino whai take tēnei mā rātou. Ngā mihi maioha ki ngā kaiako whakamīharo me ngā mātua katoa o ngā ākonga. Tēnā koutou katoa!

Thank you to Whaea Ngarori, Mrs Te Pou and Mrs Brady tumuaki at St Joseph's School for organising this opportunity for our students to learn about leadership.

After a long wait, the first step in getting new classrooms is finally happening! The first of the new classrooms are being built in Hamilton right now and will be brought to school in June.

This week, the basketball court at the back of the school is being prepared for the foundations of temporary classrooms. These classrooms will be used while the new ones are built.

The first classes to move are Whaea Cilla and Whaea Te Amiona. Their temporary classroom will be in the school hall. In June, Whaea Takirimu, Whaea Edna, and Matua Vijay’s classes will shift to the temporary classrooms.

We know there will be some disruptions, but we are working closely with the Ministry of Education to make sure the project runs smoothly. We’ll keep you updated and share photos of the progress. We’re excited for the beautiful new classrooms that will soon be ready for our tamariki.

The Importance of Attending Your Child’s Parent Interview.

The parent-teacher interview is an important part of your child's learning journey. This meeting allows you to assess your child’s progress, communicate with their teachers, and develop a plan to support their success.

Firstly, attending the interview shows your support for your child's education. They will see that you value their learning, which can increase their motivation and engagement in school.

Secondly, this is a great opportunity to hear from teachers about your child’s development and to share your own insights. You can discuss any challenges they may be facing and explore ways to support them both at home and at school.

Lastly, strong collaboration between parents and teachers is key to strengthening a child’s education. By working together, you can create a clear pathway for your child to reach their full potential.

So, don’t forget to attend the parent-teacher interview! It is a crucial step in supporting your child’s success.

Te Kura o Te Pāroa is committed to providing a digital and online environment that is physically and emotionally safe, inclusive, and free from racism, discrimination, and bullying (Education and Training Act 2020, National Education and Learning Priorities (NELP), and Health and Safety at Work Act 2015). We recognize the vital role of digital technology in learning and how it impacts student wellbeing, so we take all reasonably practicable steps to ensure its safe and responsible use. Our strategies aim to prevent digital incidents and maintain student wellbeing and safety both at and outside the school.

Our digital technology policies and procedures apply to every member of the school community using digital technology, including staff, students, parents/caregivers, volunteers, contractors, visitors, and the board. They apply to digital technology owned by the school or owned privately and used at school or any other location for a school-based activity. They also include off-site access to the school network if applicable.

Our approach to digital technology aims to reduce barriers to education for all students (NELP: Objective 2). Te Kura o Te Pāroa supports students to access the resources needed to participate in online learning. We recognize that although a student may have a device, their internet access may be limited.

Safe and responsible use of digital technology

In keeping with our whole-school approach to student wellbeing, Te Kura o Te Pāroa promotes safe and responsible use of digital technology as a shared responsibility.

At Te Kura o Te Pāroa, we maintain a safe and responsible digital environment by:

• setting and sharing clear requirements and expectations about acceptable and unacceptable digital use.

• ensuring that members of the school community commit to these guidelines by signing the appropriate use agreement outlining requirements and expectations.

• reviewing these digital technology use agreements annually educating students about the digital world.

• including understanding privacy and copyright laws, staying safe online, and protecting digital devices encouraging our students to be confident, capable, and competent in their use of digital technology by supporting them

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We also create a safe digital and online environment through these supporting policies:

Staff Social Media

School Social Media

Computer Security and Cybersecurity

• Te Kura o Te Pāroa uses SchoolDocs to manage policies and procedures.

• Policies follow legal guidelines, best practices, and are tailored for the school.

• More details available at schooldocs.co.nz.

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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.

Policy Reviews:

• Open to board members, staff, students, and the school community.

COL Cultural event.

E ngā manu hou o Ngāti Awa e rere nei, he mihi maioha ki a kouou ngā whānau o

Whakatāne.

As you will be aware, our tamariki mokopuna within our ECE and kohanga centres,

primary schools and secondary schools will be celebrating our Ngāti Awa pūrākau over

two days of kēmu Māori and performances and art work based around our stories from

Ngāti Awa.

4th April - Sports Day at Rex Morpeth will begin at 9am and conclude at 2:30pm. If you

are attending, please follow the car parking instructions attached issued by your school.

The day is about participation and having fun.

5th April - Performance and Art Display will be held at Trident High School beginning at

9am - 4:15pm. Please contact teachers in charge of your child’s performance group for

specific performing times and further details.

There will be school groups fundraising stalls on the day running alongside our students'

art works from each school. There will be a variety of options to choose from food to

small products made by students to purchase

• School rebuild

• Tipuna designs

• Huia Kaimanawa

• Te Patere O Te Kura- Marae visits.

All students are required to wear the correct Te Kura o Te Paroa school uniform. Our uniform represents our kura and its values, and we expect all students to wear it with pride.

Any mufti or incorrect uniform items will be held at the office for whānau to collect. If you need a uniform price list, this is available from the school office.

This includes sports sleeves, which may be worn on the sports field but not during school hours.

As winter approaches, now is the time to prepare for winter uniforms.

Please note:

• Black tights, leggings, or pants are not permitted.

• Dark navy blue trackpants are available at The Warehouse for $7.00–$10.00, depending on the size of your tamaiti.

• Te Kura o Te Paroa jerseys and jackets are available—mufti jerseys and jackets are not allowed.

We appreciate your support in ensuring our tamariki look sharp and wear their uniform with pride. Please check what they are wearing each morning before they leave for school.

Please ensure that you contact the kura if your child is away sick. This means they can be marked as explained or medical rather than truant.

When you are reporting absences please give students full name, class, reason and how many days away.

Ways of reporting student absences are:

• Ring the school office - 07 308 6652

• Send Txt message to 0274471900.

• Send via skool loop app.

• Send message to classroom teachers.

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Every day counts.

Attendance + Attitude = Success.

● For continued absences or truancy, tamariki and whanau will be referred to Attendance services, who will help identify and support barriers to coming to kura.

● For tamariki with chronic absences, please note that the kura can engage with external agencies to help support being at kura more regularly.

● Please talk to your classroom teacher or LSC if you need support getting tamariki to school.

We now have a new program in the school that monitors students' online behaviour and activity. Please remind your tamaiti that learning experiences set up by the kaiako are there for the purpose of learning. If misuse of the schools devices or internet activity is reported their devices will be taken from them.

Students are not allowed to bring phones to school. If a phone is required for the student to communicate with their whānau the phone is to be left at the school office.

Phones are not allowed to be used during play breaks, in the classroom, at Kapa Haka practice, or sporting excursions.

If kaiako and staff see a phone they will be confiscated.

Therefore, whānau I need your help:

-Please check that your child hasn’t brought their phone to kura.

-Please check their social media platforms.

-Please monitor the sites they are going on at home.

Family link is a free app that has been used by a member of staff at our kura. She highly recommends the use of this app for her tamariki.

Even though most incidents of misconduct online occur outside of school hours and off school premises, the repercussions are still felt within the school community.

By keeping an eye on how your child behaves online, you can help prevent these negative behaviours from occurring.

This is a reminder to all our whanau who live outside our area and are not within our bus routes to complete and return the Conveyance Forms to the kura by the end of week 9 to be processed. Forms have been given to the eldest of each whanau to take home. If you did not receive please contact the office to have another sent home.

We are currently experiencing some behaviour issues on a couple of our school buses, particularly the Town North and Poroporo runs. If your tamaiti or mokopuna travel on these buses, we kindly ask that you remind them of our bus rules and expectations.

All students have been reminded that using the school bus is a privilege, not a right. If students are unable to meet our behaviour expectations, alternative transport arrangements will need to be made by whānau.

Ngā mihi nui for your continued support.

Sport is a great way for our students to stay active, build teamwork, and represent our kura with pride.

If your tamariki would like to play or are currently playing sports this year, please ensure all fees are paid before the season begins. Contact Whaea Ihi in the office if you are unsure whether you have paid or not.

OVERDUE FEES

RIPPA Rugby

Y1-2 $12.50

Y3-8 $15.00

Netball

Y1-2 $7

Y3-4 $14

Y5-6 $36

Y7-8 $50

1. Cash at the office.

2. Eftpos at the office.

3. Online Banking to our School Account.

TE KURA O TE PAROA
12-3209-0155250-00

Reference: Student Name & Sport code.

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.

• Te Kura o Te Pāroa uses SchoolDocs to manage policies and procedures.

• Policies follow legal guidelines, best practices, and are tailored for the school.

• More details available at schooldocs.co.nz.

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.

Policy Reviews:

• Open to board members, staff, students, and the school community.

• Any policy with a review button can be reviewed.

• More details available in About the Review Process.

Board Responsibilities:

• Outlined in the school’s policies.

• Overview available in Board Responsibilities.

• Topics for board review listed in a table (others can also review them).

• Full schedule available in Review Schedule and Board Assurances.

Getting Started with Reviews:

• Click on a topic name and select Start your review.

• If a link is inactive, the topic is not available.

If you have any concerns, we encourage you to utilize our school's formal complaint process for resolution. Initially, please reach out to your child's teacher, as many issues can be addressed effectively when kaiako are made aware of incidents, particularly those occurring during bus travel without adult supervision. For further information and guidance, we invite you to visit our SchoolDocs website.

• FutureFERNS - FINAL Tuesdays
• Juniors - Season Continues every Saturday

Friday 28th March

Parent / Teacher Interview

Tuesday 1st April and Wednesday 2nd April

3pm - 6pm

Bookings made via Skool Loop or by phone.

Career Day

• Tbc..

TERM 2

• EBOP Tackle 5s - Wednesday 4th June
• EBOP Cross Country - Thursday 12th June
• EBOP Ki O Rahi -Wednesday 18th June
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We’re excited to invite your students and their whānau to the Tamariki Foodie Fair—a free fun-filled food fair designed just for kids!

Date: Saturday, 5 April, 10am-1pm Location: Wharfside, Port Ōhope
Entry: Free!

This ultimate foodie event for children is packed with hands-on, sensory experiences and so many more free activities, including:
Blind Tasting – Can they guess the flavours?

Smoothie Bar – Let kids blend their own delicious, healthy smoothies!
Face Painting and Temporary Tattoos – Get creative and colourful!
Stilt Walker & Street Performer – Adding excitement to the day!

Vintage Fire Truck Rides – A thrilling ride in a classic fire engine while learning about cooking safety!
Food Demonstrations by Kids, for Kids!

And so much more!

Food trucks will also be serving up all-time favourite treats to keep everyone happy throughout the day.

This is the perfect family-friendly event to treat your tamariki to a day of fun, learning, and delicious discoveries!

We’d love for you to share this event with your school community—whether through newsletters, notices, or social media. Please find newsletter tile attached.

https://www.whakatane.com/events/tamariki-foodie-fair-part-flavours-plenty-festival

https://www.facebook.com/share/12DqyKTLVkm/

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