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We are a vibrant country primary school located in the heart of the Roto-o-Rangi district, just a short drive from Cambridge.
Roto-o-Rangi means Lake of the Sky due to the very large, shallow roto/lake that existed here pre-European settlement. The large, flat surface of the roto reflected te rangi/the sky.
Our school is a mix of rural and town students from Years 1 to 6. As a school, we have a clear and strong Vision: Tuurangawaewae/Belonging, Mahi Tahi/Co-operation and Rerekeetanga/Innovation. A kura where tauira/students find a sense of belonging, work together and prepare for success in their future. We are a PB4L School, with a focus on positive behaviour centred around our three school values of Respect/Whakaute, Responsibility/Manawaroa and Resilience/Takohanga.
A school bus runs daily from Leamington Rugby Sports Club and a rural bus collects students from around the Roto-o-Rangi and Kairangi areas. We have ample parking available for families who drop off and collect their children, with Before and After School Care programmes operating daily.
At Roto-o-Rangi School, we combine country values with modern learning. We are committed to providing a positive, stimulating, enjoyable learning environment where your child is encouraged to 'Tuumanako Teitei Aim High' and reach their full potential. Our smaller size allows the relationships between students, teachers/ngaa kaiako, ngaa whaanau/families and peers to flourish. Kaiako can truly know the individual and get the best out of them.
Our high quality teaching staff provide stimulating, challenging and learner-centred teaching practices. They incorporate traditional, proven techniques with modern, innovative approaches to develop the strong foundations needed for our tamariki to thrive in an ever-changing future.
To find out more about us, please take your time to explore our site, visit our Facebook page or call in for a visit.
I look forward to personally meeting you and having you and your child/ren join our school community.
Ngaa mihi,
Wayne Donnellon - Principal
On 1st August Te Awamutu Gymsports will be hosting the 2025 Interschool Gymfest. This festival is open to primary and intermediate school children in year 2 or above.
One of our parents has kindly offered to support a team of students with this, so if your child might be interested in entering please email Roxy in the office. There is a fee of $15 per child, and if a team is entered they will likely need some additional parent support. Children will need to show commitment and be able to practise at home ahead of the festival.
Entries need to be in by 16th July, which is during the first week of next term, so if you are interested please let us know during the holidays before we come back to school.
Kia ora e te whaanau, me maanawatia a Matariki maa Puanga!
We hope you enjoyed some precious whaanau time over the long weekend. In our whare we enjoyed our boilup & fry bread on Friday!
Thank you to everyone who came along to share their time with us on Thursday morning for our Parakuihi (breakfast). It was a wonderful occasion, with over 100 adults and children in attendance! This particular event embodies three important values in Te Ao Maaori (the Maaori world); Kotahitanga, Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga. Kotahitanga signifies unity and collective action, emphasising working together for shared goals. Manaakitanga embodies the spirit of hospitality, care, and respect for others, fostering a nurturing environment. Whanaungatanga focuses on building and maintaining strong relationships and kinship ties.
With so many of you providing hands-on support with this event, with smiling faces so early in the morning, we certainly achieved all of the above! We didn't take many photos, so if you have any you would like to share please flick them through.
Final Week of Term 2
So what's happening this week?
Monday
- Milo Monday - Donations of marshmallows for next term will be gratefully received. If you would like to add your name to the roster for making Milo next term please contact Christie Walker directly, or let the office know and the message will be passed on.
- Reports came home with the students on Friday, so if you didn't receive your child's report please check their bag! Two copies have been sent home with children who have two separate families so please pass the second copy to their other parent.
Tuesday
- The first of our Student Conference evenings begins at 3.15pm today. To book in with your child's teacher please use the Interviews tab on the Skool Loop App. Rooms 1, 3 and 5 still have spaces available. If you are unable to book via Skool Loop please contact the office today. Please book a time, and of course bring your child along so they can share their learning with you! If your child is in Room 4 you will have received a Class Dojo message from Mrs Williamson asking you to contact her by email to book in for an alternative time, as she has run out of slots.
Wednesday
- Hopefully we will have kapa haka this week!
- Chess Club - final session of the term.
Thursday
- Hot Food - this will also continue during Term 3.
- Our second Student Conference evening from 3.15pm - 7pm. Please book a time to see your child's teacher, and of course bring them along so they can share their learning with you!
Friday
- PTA Pizza Day returns! Order forms are coming home with the students today, so please return these with the cash by Thursday. Last time we had quite a few orders arrive in after the deadline date and these were kindly accommodated by the PTA - this time, please return them by Thursday. Friday morning orders will not be accepted, and we do not want to see children left without anything to eat.
- Assembly will be at 2.10pm before we head off for the holidays.
- Please check lost property before the end of Friday when the contents will be removed, washed and taken to a local children's charity.
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