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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, Resilience/Manawaroa and Responsibility/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
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This is your official FINAL CALL for tickets to our Dinner by Numbers & Silent Art Auction!
Ticket sales will close at 3:00 pm TODAY.
If you haven't secured yours yet, this is your last chance to come along, celebrate our students' incredible artwork, enjoy a hilarious mystery dinner, and support our school fundraiser for new classroom interactive TV screens!
How to buy before 3:00 pm: Pop into the school office to drop off your slip/payment, or scan the QR code on the flyer to purchase online right now.
Thank you so much to everyone who has already bought tickets and supported our PTA. We can't wait for a fantastic night on Friday!
Well that was fast - thanks to my technical support (Mr D) the phone is back on!
Kia ora koutou,
Unfortunately the office phone is not working at the moment. If you need to contact the office please text the mobile on 0272 779 351 or email office@rotoorangi.school.nz
I will notify you when calls are able to get through again.
Please find details we have received about a free local holiday programme:
As we approach the end of the term, we know families are often looking for positive, engaging local activities for their children over the school holidays. Trinity St Paul’s Union Church in Cambridge is hosting a free, five-day holiday programme called "Chuggersville: Faith in Loco-Motion". It is open to all local children aged 5 to 12 years old.
We would be incredibly grateful if you could include the short notice below in your upcoming school newsletter or parent communication channels to help inform your school community. I have also attached a PDF of the advertisement we’ve been using.
FREE Kids Holiday Programme: Chuggersville!
Trinity St Paul’s Union Church (43 Queen Street) invites all children aged 5–12 years to a free 5-day holiday programme filled with amazing faith and fun!
Dates: Monday 5th October – Friday 9th October 2026
Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm daily (Doors open 8:45am for registration)
Cost: FREE entry (Gold coin donations welcome, but not required)
Activities: Stories, puppets, games, crafts, quizzes, daily dance, songs, prizes, and a yummy morning tea!
Important Details: Children must be signed in daily by someone 16 years or older. For peace of mind, all volunteers have been fully police-checked.
To find out more or ask questions: Please contact the Church office (Mon–Fri, 9am–1pm) on (07) 827-6523 or email office@cambridgeunion.nz
Thank you so much for your time and for all you do to support our local families.
Warm regards,
Brad McLaren (Programme Coordinator)
Trinity St Paul’s Union Church, Cambridge
Church Office: (07) 827-6523
Ahiahi maarie e te whaanau - Good afternoon to our families,
Nau mai haere mai ki te wiki o tuaiwa - Welcome to Week 9!
This week is Te Wiki o Te Reo Maaori - Maaori language week! If you would like some tips on speaking te reo Maaori, or how to incorporate even just a little bit into your day beyond 'Kia ora' check out their official website HERE. Ask your tamariki to share some reo Maaori with you, as they use it every single day!
There isn't much in the way of additional activities happening this week. Mr D will be away all week, and our newsletter comes out on Thursday.
Did you receive a notice about the upcoming Dinner by Numbers event this Friday??
We sent home a paper notice last week to encourage each family to sell just two tickets - this doesn't have to be you, the parents, buying the tickets - Share it with friends, family, grandparents, aunties & uncles and workmates... anyone you know! The PTA would really like to fill their seats - they're doing this for all our kids! So please keep sharing!
Don't forget to call in and bid on your child's artwork, or maybe even someone else's artwork that you'd like to get your hands on! You can do this during the day on Friday, but beware... those attending the Dinner will be able to snag the final bids!!!!
Kia pai oo koutou wiki - Have a good week!
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