Panui 1 / Wahanga 1

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1 Panui 1 / Wahanga 1 Tena koutou katoa e te whanau, Nga mihi nui ki a koutou katoa i runga i te ahuatanga o te wa. Ko te tumanako kua noho haumaru, a, i whakataa hoki koutou katoa, kaore he roa ka hoki ki te kura. Nau mai haere mai ki te tau We hope this finds whanau in good health and ready for the year ahead. Mihi Aroha He mihi aroha ki a Whaea Te Aomarama me tona whanau katoa e noho ana ki raro i te kapua pouri. I hinga tona mama a Whaea Eunice, hoki wairua atu koe ki hawaiki nui, hawaiki roa, hawaiki pamamao. Nga mihi rangatira ki nga tauira katoa i mahi te NCEA i tera tau. Two more of our students gained UE (both in Year 10) our kura now has four students with UE. All NCEA results for 2012 will be posted at a later time. Last year was the last year Natanahira Herewini here at our kura. Natana has been educated in Te Reo Maori from Kohanga Reo right through to Kura Kaupapa and Wharekura. While at this Kura, Natana has travelled North, Taranaki, Rotorua, Wellington, Takapau, Hawaii, Rarotonga, Peru, Gold Coast and now he has embarked on his longest journey yet. Natanahira will complete his final year of schooling in Copenhagen, Denmark as a Rotary Scholar. Natanahira graduated with NCEA, UE and Pourima from this Kura. He has also performed with credit in Manu Korero and Kapa Haka. Nga mihi nui ki a Natanahira mo tona aroha, tautoko me tona kaha hoki ki te awhina to matou Kura. He mihi nui ki te Rangatira ma te atua mana e tiaki. This year we celebrate our first graduate from Year 1 to Year 13 at Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Raki Paewhenua, Tylamay Cherrington. Tylamay is yet another outstanding student who also has achieved NCEA, UE and performed with credit in Manu Korero, Kapa Haka and Mau Rakau. Tylamay is our most senior student who will be studying to further advance her career opportunities. We wish her well for 2013 and know she will do us proud, kei a ia te mana o te kura. Nau mai, haere mai ki a Whaea Iantha Mutu. Whaea Iantha comes from Ngapuhi. She previously worked at Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Tonga o Hokianga. Whaea Iantha is the new permanent kaiako and will work in akomanga Mataamua. She will also assist Whaea Paea with Putaiao for Wharekura. This panui includes the following information Students who have left Kaimahi / Staff 2013 Term 1 Dates Kura start time and procedures if arriving after 9.00am Haerenga ki Waitangi 2013 Tiaki Taiao 2013 School Donation 2013 Uniform Stationery Lists for 2013 Updating school records Swimming 2013 Students who have left Although the Kura office has been notified of some students who are not returning this year, we cannot remove them from our roll until they have enrolled at another school. The Kura office would appreciate it if whanau can notify us and confirm if your child/ren are not returning to our Kura in Term by Monday 4 th February Kaimahi / Staff Tumuaki: Pouarahi Wharekura: Kaiako Wharekura: Kaimahi / Staff 2013 Marama Muir-Tuuta Peter Muir Simon Pomare, Paea Rangi, Ludene Halford

2 Pouarahi Kura Tuatahi: Debra Cotterill Pipipaopao / Potiki: (Tau 1-2) Debra Cotterill & Nikora Edmonds Teina: (Tau 3 4) Te Aomarama Andrews Tuakana: (Tau 5 6) Vicki Porter Mataamua: (Tau 7-8) Iantha Mutu Kaimahi Tautoko / Support Staff Tari: Kaitautoko: Lesley Herewini, Toni Pirini Mereana Marsters Term Tuesday 29 th January 2013 to Friday 19 th April 2013 All students will start Kura on Tuesday 29 th January A powhiri will be held on this day for all new students and kaimahi. Please ensure that all students arrive by 8.45am as the powhiri will begin 9.00am. Kura Start and Finish Times am Before Kura supervision begins 8.50 am First bell (all students to go to akomanga) 9.00 am Roll Call (any students arriving after roll call are marked absent for the morning session) am Kai poto pm Kai roa 3.00 pm Kura finishes (all students to be picked up from Ohomairangi) 3.30 pm Teacher supervision finishes (PLEASE PICK YOUR CHILD/REN UP ON TIME) Students arriving after 9.00 am All students must be signed in by a parent or caregiver at the Kura office if they arrive after 9.00am. Students will receive given a late note from the Kaitari that must be given to their kaiako when they go to class. Wharekura students must bring a signed / authorized note from their parents if their parents do not come into the office. If there is no one at the Kura office they can give their note to the kaiako. Students leaving Kura between 9.00 am 3.00 pm All students who are leaving the Kura must be signed out by a parent or caregiver. No student will be allowed to exit the Kura without a note or explanation from their parent and caregiver. If your child/ren is absent, Parents must contact the Kura by 9.00am on (09) or via at office@terakipaewhenua.school.nz Whanau and Visitors All whanau and visitors are to report to the Kura office on arrival at all times to sign in and out for emergency and safety purposes. Haerenga ki Waitangi 2013 Thank you to all whanau who paid their deposits and 1 st milestone payments by the due date last year. This is a friendly reminder that the final milestone payment of $25.00 per person is due by 1 st March More information about this Haerenga will be sent out throughout the term. Please remember that during this trip Kura will be relocated to Waitangi and all teaching staff will be offsite. Tiaki Taiao 2013 This year we would like to reduce the amount of rubbish and waste here at Kura such as plastics, chip packets, yoghurt containers, glad wrap, foil etc. Tamariki will be asked to put all rubbish from their lunch back in their lunch boxes. Alternatively whanau can purchase reusable plastic containers to reduce rubbish and support the kaupapa. School Donation 2013 The school donation per whanau is $ if paid by the end of Term 1 of each year. If the school donation is paid after term one it is $ Term payments of $35.00 are also acceptable. Wharekura Activity Fees are $75.00 per child per term.

3 Uniform If you would like to purchase uniform items, please notify the office so they can be ordered. Uniform orders usually take between 4 6 weeks from ordering to delivery. Any non-regulation uniform items will be taken from students and will be returned to parents at the Kura office. Hats These are compulsory for Term 1, 2 and 4 when outside. Any student without a hat will be restricted to the shaded areas only during break times. Shoes Summer uniform (Term 1 and 4) students must wear black leather sandals with a strap on the back. Wharekura students are reminded to wear these correctly and not to stand on the back of the sandal. Jandals ARE NOT allowed to be worn at Kura and will be taken away from students who wear them. Black leather shoes with laces are not allowed to be worn in Term 1 and 4but only when they are wearing formal uniform. Shorts All shorts for boys must be black only, no writing or patterns allowed. These can be purchased at Postie Plus. Jewellery / Make up The wearing of make-up, jewellery including rings, bracelets, necklaces tongue and body piercings are not allowed at the Kura, Any items will be confiscated and kept at the Kura office for parents to collect. However, the Kura does not take responsibility for the loss and/or damage of any phones and other equipment held in our possession. Stationery List 2013 This is attached to the panui. All items must be named and labelled clearly. Please note that some stationery will be required throughout the year and parents will be advised if needed. Please ensure that tamariki have their stationery by Monday 4 th February If you have any unused or new books from previous years, do not buy new ones, please use those ones first. Alternative whanau can order stationery packs through the Kura office, please see details below: Student Stationery Packs This year we have partnered with Eeny Meeny a school supplies specialist to provide our student stationery packs. If you would like to place an order, please ensure that orders and payment are received at the Kura office by Friday 1 st February 2013 and your child/rens pack/s will be delivered directly to the Kura. Stationery Pack Prices (incl. GST) are as follows: Pipipaopao/Potiki Pack $28.21 Teina Tau 3 Pack $13.17 Teina Tau 4 Pack $15.41 Tuakana Pack $47.79 Mataamua Pack $59.11 Wharekura Pack $83.05 (no recorder included) Updating School Records for 2013 The Kura office needs to update the following information Birth Certificates Contact details including name, change of address, telephone, mobile, and emergency contact details. Allergies (these must be updated every year) Verification of home address for transport allowance Each term every year, our Kura must submit to the Ministry of Education a list of all whanau who are eligible for transport allowance. The verification of home address from parents ensures that all data we send into the Ministry is true and correct.

4 To qualify for transport allowance, your child/ren must: be between 5 years and 10 years and live 3.2kms away from Kura be 10 years and older and live 4.8kms away from Kura the distance is the most direct route from home to Kura is calculated on a daily rate and not by the distance they live from the Kura If any of your details have changed, please complete the form below and return to the Kura office by Friday 1 st February Name Address Phone number Cell no Allergies Medication Parent s Signature Date Swimming Term 1 and Term This is the fifth year that we have offered swimming at Millennium Institute. This is a school curriculum activity and while most of the students participate willingly, we have noticed an increase particularly in Year 7 & 8 students who choose not participate in Swimming. Please note that they may not be included in any water activities planned for the Haerenga ki Waitangi. Parents should provide the Kura office with a medical certificate if their children are unable to swim. All consents and payment for swimming must be received at the Kura Office by the Wednesday 6 th February Please contact the Kura office if you would like to make arrangements for payment for swimming. Eftpos payments are welcome at our office. Urgently seeking help from parents and whanau to walk the tamariki to and from swimming. If you are available please complete the form below. PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN WITH MONEY TO THE KURA OFFICE BY WEDNESDAY 6 TH FEBRUARY I give permission for to swim in Term YES / NO I am available to assist with supervision YES / NO Please identify any allergies or medical conditions your child may have Parent s Signature Date

5 STATIONERY - PIPIPAOPAO / POTIKI 2013 TAU 1 & 2 1U4 4 Please name clearly Learn to write 2 Please name clearly 1H5 2 Please name clearly 3F1 Notebook 2 Please name clearly 1A5 Blank 3 Please name clearly Pencils (Staedtler HB only) 10 Please name clearly Journal Bag (only if you do not have one) 1 Please name clearly Glue Stick (Large) 2 Please name clearly 40 Page clear file 1 Please name clearly Set of coloring pencils or felts I set Please name clearly Box of tissue 1 STATIONERY TEINA 2013 TAU 3 1H5 2 Please name clearly LWB 1 Please name clearly 1I5 4 Please name clearly 1B5 1 Please name clearly 3B1 1 Please name clearly 40 Page clear file 1 Please name clearly All-purpose assignment book (large) 1 Please name clearly Journal Bag (only if you do not have one) 1 Please name clearly 30cm ruler (no bendy ruler please) 1 Please name clearly Pen, Pencil, Felt, Colouring Pencil Fee $5.00 Please pay at Kura office STATIONERY TEINA 2013 TAU 4 1H5 1 Please name clearly 1E5 1 Please name clearly LWB 1 Please name clearly 1I5 4 Please name clearly 1B5 3 Please name clearly 3B1 1 Please name clearly 40 Page clear file 1 Please name clearly All-purpose assignment book (large) 1 Please name clearly Journal Bag (only if you do not have one) 1 Please name clearly 30cm ruler (no bendy ruler please) 1 Please name clearly Pen, Pencil, Felt, Colouring Pencil Fee $5.00 Please pay at Kura office

6 STATIONERY TUAKANA 2013 TAU 5 & 6 7mm ruled refill pad 200 leaf 1 Please name clearly 1B5 6 Please name clearly 1E5 (7mm quad 36 leaf plus margin) 2 Please name clearly Clever Kiwi All-purpose book (ruled) 1 Please name clearly Biros (blue or red) Box of 10 Please name clearly Staedtler 130HB Pencils Box of 10 Please name clearly Stabilo boss highlighters Pack of 4 Please name clearly 30cm ruler (flexible) 1 Please name clearly Felts 1 set Please name clearly Coloring pencils 1 set Please name clearly Glue stick 2 Please name clearly Eraser 1 Please name clearly Large pencil case 1 Please name clearly 40 page clear file 1 Please name clearly STATIONERY MATAAMUA 2013 TAU 7 & 8 7mm ruled refill pad 200 leaf 1 Please name clearly 1B5 4 Please name clearly 1E5 (7mm quad 36 leaf plus margin) 2 Please name clearly Biros (black or blue, red) Box of 10 Please name clearly Staedtler 130HB Pencils Box of 10 Please name clearly Stabilo boss highlighters Pack of 4 Please name clearly 30cm ruler (flexible) 1 Please name clearly Felts 1 set Please name clearly Coloring pencils 1 set Please name clearly Glue stick 2 Please name clearly Protractor & compass 1 set Please name clearly 40 page clear file 1 Please name clearly Document Wallet 1 Please name clearly Small calculator 1 Please name clearly Eraser 2 Please name clearly Sharpener 2 Please name clearly Liggins Crest Workbook $12.00 Please pay at Kura office Te Reo Ingarihi Tau 7 & 8 1B5 2 Please name clearly 20 leaf clear file 1 Please name clearly 3B1 notebook 2 Please name clearly Felts or coloring pencils 1 set Please name clearly Red pen 1 Please name clearly Blue pen 1 Please name clearly

7 STATIONERY WHAREKURA 2013 All Wharekura students for all kaupapa ako Blue pen 4 Please name clearly Red pen 4 Please name clearly Pencil 2h 6 Please name clearly Eraser 2 Please name clearly Felts / Colour pencils 1 set of each Please name clearly Ruler 1 Please name clearly Pencil case 1 Please name clearly Box of tissues 2 Please name clearly Student Diary $4.00 Please pay at Kura office Te Reo Maori / Tikanga a iwi/ Hitori / MPA 1B8 4 Please name clearly 200 leaf refill 1 Please name clearly 20 leaf clear file 1 Please name clearly Te Reo Ingarihi Tau B5 or 2B8 1 Please name clearly 3B1 notebook 2 Please name clearly Pūtaiao 2B8 1 Please name clearly Hauora 2B8 1 Please name clearly Music 2B5 or 2B8 1 Please name clearly Recorder (Instrument) Year 9 & 10 only 1 Please name clearly Pangarau 1E5 with margins 2 Please name clearly

8 1 casio fx 82 calculator Please name clearly