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Hon Todd McClay MP for Roto orua I’m always keen to hear from local people about education and other things important to our city. If I can help with anything please give me o you. a call at my Rotorua electorate office, I’d be happy to talk to rotorua.mp@parliament.govt.nz • 07 348 5871 ToddMcClayMPforRotorua • 1301 Amohau Street
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Kaingaroa Forest School
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Pupil Numbers – 59 Staff Numbers - 10 in total including support staff
School Motto - “Ko te kai rapu, ko ia te kite - He who seeks, finds” Principal’s Message
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ur school is nestled away in the heart of the Kaingaroa Forest. The pine trees stand tall, surrounding our village like a warm, protective embrace. Our akonga thrive in the village, in the safety of the forest. The village is theirs and now they know it! Here is a taste of some of the “happenings” at Kaingaroa Forest School:
• Balls bounced with determination, encouragement called out, sweat dripping, skills strengthening! Energy extinguished - training to participate in the weekly Rotorua Basketball Association competition. • Silence falls… Remembrance… Respect for the lost, the hurt, the fallen. Values
Education… ANAZC, Armistice Day and other memorials for horrible atrocities that have hit our nation. • Paired voices, supportive words, encouragement and praise, challenge - tuakana/teina approaches to improve achievement across the curriculum.
• Bags are bursting, filled with gear! Quickly everything is loaded up and ready! The sound of seatbelts clicking, korero buzzing, giggles and nervous energy fill the van! It’s time to go! The warmer weather is here and swimming lessons are starting again!
Kia ora koutou katoa. Since 2017, we have grown from 11 akonga to today, 59! WOW! So firstly, to our whanau who have supported us, enrolling their tamariki, THANK YOU! You have helped us go from one single classroom to three thriving classrooms, filled with life and learning! Our dedicated team of 10 staff find exciting ways to engage akonga in purposeful learning experiences. It’s best to make an appointment if you want to see any of us because we are often out and about - engaged in our local curriculum! Take a look!
• “He aha W.H.I.R.A?” Whanaungatanga; Honesty; Integrity; Respect; Aroha! Tautoko to “own it”. Awhi for acceptance. “I am sorry…” owning mistakes. Restoring relationships with dignity and mana.
KFS celebrates the th h start stt rtt of 2019 with th h our NZ Police & iSport rt. t
• Pens moving, books rustling, akonga searching for just the right vocabulary adjective, simile or metaphor? Korero, thinking, thinking, thinking… Writing time at KFS! • Helmets clicking, bikes zooming, tamariki beaming bright smiles! Laughter sounds out - as they navigate their way around their bike track! Fun and exploration across the school!
Ex Excited x as we arr rri rive i at Digital Nati tives i Academy for the th h eSport rts ts tournament!
Finally, we would like to thank the Ngati Whakaue Education Endowment Trust Board for supporting our Mana and Piki Ora classes this year and in 2020 - Breaking down barriers; taking learning risks; improving personal achievement. Also, Kaingaroa Timberlands - AMAZING! You are all helping us create agentic, confident learners! Look out 2020! Nga mihi nui ki a koutou. Na Marylouise Macpherson-Hall & our KFS Whanau
Akonga celebrate the th h unveiling of the th h Kaingaroa Timberl rlands l road safety ty y sign.
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• The chords of the guitar begin. “...Toru, Wha…” Waiata leaders awhi tamariki, navigating their culture. Confidence grows as the microphone is passed carefully around. Risk takers take pride in hearing their voices sound out through the speaker. Waiata time! Kaingaroa Forest School is a thriving place of learning! Our dedicated team of 10 staff find exciting ways to engage akonga in purposeful learning experiences. Our akonga are growing like the forest around them - tall, proud and confident, ready to face a challenge, ready to give nearly anything a go!
Our Year 3 to 6 Fell Cup Netb tball b Team at Reporoa College.
Rupene Hitaua and Passo Green smile about their Food Tech classes.
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Our Years mixed middle and senior basketb tball b teams are ready for games at Muru rupara u Area School.
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Kea Street Specialist School
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Pupil Numbers - 91 Teachers – 20 / Therapists – 8 / Teacher Aides – 42 / Ancillary Staff - 4
Nau mai haera mai
Principal: Sherie Collins Deputy Principal: Gillian Hughes Assistant Principals: Ash Stubbing/ Campbell Harrison Our Vision Ki a tatou, ka awhi,ka ako,kapiki ake Together we care, learn and excel Students Vision See us, hear us, empower us Titiro mai, whakarongo mai, whakakaha I a matau Our Values: Respect Independence Community Excellence
Whakamana Whakatipuranga Hapori Kairangi
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ea Street Specialist School is the leading provider of specialist education in the Taupo/Rotorua area for students aged 5-21 years, who have intellectual and/or physical disabilities. To be eligible to enrol here, students must be ORS Verified.
The school was built in 1964. For over 55 years, we have offered a safe, happy and caring environment, which has enabled our students and whanau to feel valued members of Kea Street Specialist School and the wider community. It is our firm belief that our students have the best possible
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quality education with our dedicated staff having regular professional development to keep themselves up to date with best effective practice, in order to achieve this. Currently we have 6 classes at Base School and 9 Satellite classes based at Host schools. The roll has trebled over the past decade.
T he Yea r T hat wass 2 Curriculum In order to meet our vision and values, we offer our students a balance of academic learning. We follow the Key Competency Pathway, NZ Curriculum and the Central Region Special Schools’ Curriculum (CRSSC), which is widely used throughout Special Schools in NZ. From this we can cater for age appropriate goals for students who may have a combination of intellectual, sensory and physical impairments. This provides steps for learners to move towards Level 1 of the NZC. Our older students progress from skills acquisition to a more functional life skill focus, to support their transition to a more functional life skills focus to support their transition from school into a range of adult settings and/or work experience if applicable.
Home School Partnership All teachers are in regular contact with our families through regular updates via our Dojo, which enables photographs, videos and student progress to keep all informed. IEP/ITP meetings/conferences are held twice a year with our key specialists in attendance when they can. Families are welcome to make appointments at any other time through the ofďŹ ce. Our major event for the whole school was our school Production in term 3 with our Art Expo in Term 4. Whole school assemblies and sports events are organised throughout the year. We have a Kapa Haka group which performed in the Rotorua Kapa Haka festival.
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Kaitao Intermediate School
Pupil Numbers - 368 Staff Numbers - 30
Together, we strive for academic success and empower our students to be Respectful, Resilient, Responsible and achieve Excellence
Principal’s Message
Principal Mr Phil Palfrey QSM
Deputy Principal Ms Debbie Holmes
Over the last three years or so, our school has changed its Logo, Motto, Uniform and Mission Statement. With our increasing roll we have more opportunities to undertake exciting opportunities for our students. This has allowed our students to grow and develop the attributes necessary to become lifelong learners and be at the forefront of academic, cultural, social and sporting endeavours. We have seen improvements in the Literacy and Numeracy of our students; we have also welcomed Mind Plus and Kiwi Can to our school community. Our school has been visited by approximately 85 students from China, benefitting our school financially and culturally.
Student Leaders.
We pride ourselves on our student engagement using restorative justice practices, Positive Behaviour for Learning, explicit value teaching and other programmes which give our students a sense of belonging. This has allowed our students to grow and develop the attributes necessary to become lifelong learners and be at the forefront of academic, cultural, social and sporting endeavours. Mr Phil Palfrey QSM Principal
Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern visited our school in September to release a new policy around child wellbeing.
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International Students visiting us from frr Nanjing and Chengdu, China.
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Lake Rotoma School Principal’s Message Tena kotou katoa On the outskirts of Rotorua East along State Highway 30, popping off the main drag for one minute, sits Lake Rotoma School. Cradled in the arms of Ngati Pikiao - Rotoma Te Arawa. Nestled in between three of our Lakes - Rotoehu, Rotoma and Rotoiti lies this idyllic, quiet spot, less the hustle and bustle of the city. Wow - what a year it has been - an enthusiastic Board of Trustees - kids jumping out of their skin to learn caring whanau - awesome STAFF and a supportive hapu! Our Board of Trustees engage positively with ALL learners Principal, teaching staff and support staff and children, of our small school to ensure everyone is supported and a healthy, safe and happy environment is maintained and nurtured. I would like to thank all parents, whanau and our community, Rotoma No1 Incorporation, Ngati Tamateatutahi Ngati Kawiti, Tautara Matawhaura Maori Lands Trust, Ngati Whakaue for your support this year and look forward to extending our relationships even further in 2020.
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Vision Statement “Na to rourou, na taku rourou - ka ora ai tatou” “With your contributions and our contributions we will flourish” Integrity, Honesty, Respect, Kindness THROUGH - Our Tinana, Our Wairua, Our Hinengaro, Our Whanau
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• Individual learning programmes
• Space to learn • Time to learn • Clean and tidy learning spaces
• Calm environment
• Matawhaura Cluster Sports Event- Cross Country, Athletics, Swimming, Sports
• Lowering anxiety levels • DYS-CO School (Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, Dysphasia, Dysomia, Dysgraphia) • ALL CHILDREN challenged to reach their full potential
• Accelerating learning
Kids talking, moving around in the room, timers flipping, minds resetting themselves, focusing on balance and coordination, socialising in one’s own time, writing, reading and becoming numerate. All happening while children’s learning is tailor made to the individual all day, every day. You have to see it to believe it!
• Appropriate resources on hand
2019 - The year that was…
• Creative teaching strategies
• Young Engineers Programme
• One device per child • Interactive programme • Left to right brain learning strategies • Solution focused
• Rotoma No1 Inc Science Day • Mini Marathon • Hockey • Trip to the snow (Whakapapa, Ruapehu) • Te Arawa Lakes Trust Catfish Programme • Rotorua Library Programmes - Robotics • Waitomo - Glowworm Caves • Healthy Eating Programme • Judo “Na to rourou, na taku rourou - ka ora ai tatou” “With your contributions and our contributions we will flourish”
Jackie Meha Principal
Stand up Paddle Boarding - Lake Rotoma.
Working with Wiremu Anaru - Te Arawa Lakes Trust - Catching Catfi tfish fi in our Lakes.
Judo with Noel every ry y Thursday aft fternoon t at school.
Young Engineers 2019 Challenge.
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Lynmore School Te Kura o Owhatiura
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Pupil Numbers - 670 Staff Numbers - 54
School Vision Statement - Keep Moving, Keep Learning, Keep Growing Tena koutou ki te Kura o Owhatiura, Lynmore School We are a large and very popular primary school in Rotorua, New Zealand catering for children from Year 0 -Year 6. The school was opened in 1956 on the Owhatiura South Block alongside Te Ngae Road. There is a school bus for children living at the Lake Okareka and Lake Tarawera but most children either walk or are driven to school each day. The school has an enrolment zone and the roll ranges between 600–680 pupils each year. Most children attend an early childhood centre before starting at Lynmore School and there are several in the area from which parents choose from. When children leave Lynmore School at the end of Year 6 students most attend the local intermediate, Mokoia Intermediate School, and then onwards to Rotorua Lakes High School. When students enrol they are placed into a whanau/house group (Waitawa, Te Papa o Ruamoa, Taewaenga or Kaipakau). These names were gifted to us by our kaumatua and they represent local landmarks in the area. We elect whanau group leaders from our Year 6 children each year and encourage leadership opportunities for our students. The FISH! Philosophy is central to the way we behave at school along with our school values of Aroha, Maui - Curiosity, Maia - Courage and Pono - Integrity. Our Vision Statement is: Keep Moving, Keep Learning, Keep Growing
The winning Bay Maths teams 2019 in Tauranga.
We have a native bush area called Waitawa bush which children can use for environmental. studies and have been heavily involved in pest trapping and restortion of the native bush. The school has a strong focus on science, health and sports, swimming, environmental awareness and cultural activities. We run a ‘play based’, discovery learning environment in the first 2 years of school and work closely with the local ECE centres to transition children well into school. There are a huge range of opportunities for the children to be involved in including all the regular sports codes (touch rugby, cricket, hockey, netball, football) chess, skiing, duathalons, spelling bee, maths and reading competitions, swimming, flippaball, enviro club, boxing, kapa haka, pest trapping, coding and technology, Showquest, etc. We have a very good international student programme and currently have excellent English Second Language support, we warmly welcome international students from all over the world. We endeavour to support whanau and have developed a largely personalised curriculum approach and are a strongly future focussed school. We have good whanau information sharing opportunities through our Seesaw online digital portfolios. We have an
outstanding and dedicated team of teachers, teacher aides, parents, grandparents, iwi and hapu support as we as fabulous students and we LOVE our jobs! Drop us an email anytime and come along to meet the staff at #teamlynmore
2019 Achievements: • 1st Showquest (Bay of Plenty) 2019 • 1st and 2nd Rotomaths 2019 • 1st and 3rd Baymaths (Tauranga) 2019 • 1st and 2nd EPRO8 Technology Challenge (Rotorua Heat) 2019 • 1st Rotorua Association of Triathletes and Multi-sport Duathalon 2019 • 1st Rotorua Top School 2019 • 1st and 2nd Young NZ Writers Competition 2019 • 1st Central Bay of Plenty Rugby League 9’s 2019 • 3rd National Schools Chess Championships, Christchurch 2019 Nga mihi Lorraine Taylor Principal
Showquest Bay of Plenty ty y winners 2019.
Quality ty y pest trapping with Tatau Pounamu. Ski Trip 2019.
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Malfroy School
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Pupil Numbers - 345 Staff Numbers - 37
Malfroy School Mission Statement We strive to do our personal best and help make a happy caring school.
Principal’s statement Kia ora! I am often asked by prospective parents and caregivers what’s special about our school? For me, Malfroy School has an incredible history of strong values, a sense of community, educational excellence, a blend of the arts, culture, and sports where all students can find some measure of personal satisfaction and success. Teachers and support staff genuinely care for our students and families. In 2015 we held the Malfroy School 60 Years Reunion with past and current students, staff and families. This celebration highlighted the many and varied achievements of individual people, the milestones the school had reached through the decades, and the positive response to our changing times. Today, we enjoy a diversity of cultures, 21st Century educational practices in teaching and learning and opportunities for students to work towards careers that can take them around the world.
School production “‘Uenuku and the Mist Maiden”
Our school show “Uenuku and the Mist Maiden” in term 4 of 2018 was a huge success.
Aquabot Competition
HPS Gold Accreditation
Malfr froy r School is the second school in New Zealand to receive the Gold accreditation for Health Promoting Schools.
Whanau Breakfasts
This too can present challenges for everyone. In this respect, it is important that school and home work as partners to nurture and guide every student to select a “growth mindset” that can further develop their individual talents, abilities, and citizenship. ‘Reach for the Stars’ can only be realised when we equip our students with high expectations, an attitude for perseverance of “never give up, keep on going and kia kaha’. Nicky Brell Principal Jurnee (Year (Y Y 8), Tiana (Year (Y Y 7) and Cody (Year (Y Y 7) came third in the local competition and traveled to the national competition in Nelson last month where they came first!
Whanau breakfast is held each term and is a great opport rtunity t ty y for whanau and staff fff to get together over healthy kai.
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Mana Pasifika
Junior students enjoyed learning about bees at Comvita. It was a school-wide focus for Term 2.
Transition programme
Members of our Mana Pasifika group perf rforming f at the Village Green also perf rform f in the school Kapa Haka group.
Wellbeing at Malfroy School
Roots of Empathy
We firmly believe the wellbeing of our students and staff fff is import rtant. t For this reason we have invested a lot of time ensuring that programmes are in place to support rtt school-wide initiatives.
Students Marlarae, Lexus-Lee and Christian support rting t ‘Roots of Empathy’ baby Nino at the Council Chambers.
Clean up - Utuhina
Bikes Ready
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A selection of students sharing their thoughts about their time and why they like coming to Malfroy School. Tamati (Year 1) - There is “cool stuff” to play with at school. Mercadies (Year 1) - You learn something every day. Peata (Year 2) - So you can learn. I have done really well in my maths. Michael (Year 5) - I like Malfroy School because the teachers are nice. I have learnt valuable lessons in science. I like doing experiments. Jason (Year 4) - I like my friends and together we are always learning new things. Using ‘Seesaw’ has helped me with my learning. I am able to write about my feelings. Writing is one of my favourite subjects. William (Year 6): I like the Key Competencies system because it helps me set new goals. I also like senior sports because it helps us keep fit. Using ‘Spotlight” and apps such as IXL (Maths) has helped me with my learning. Elize (Year 5): I love the way we get the chance to try new things and do extra-curricular activities such as senior sports, swimming, choir, and art. I have made a lot of friends during my time at Malfroy School.
Students take responsibility ty y for their environment during ‘Clean-Up Day’ along the Utuhina River.
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ROTORUA BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL WINNER OF THE PRIME MINISTER’S EDUCATION EXCELLENCE AWARD 2019
SUPREME AWARD
Nga- Ma-nu Korero National Finals Junior English Winner Paretoroa Webster-Tarei
Jimah Ruland-Umata Winner of the National Final of Chinese Speech Competition 2019 and Sameed Khan Runner up. Golf
NZ Super 8 Champions 7th NZ Golf Championships Pasifika
NZ Super 8 Champions
Te Hokinga - The Journey
Prefects 2019
U15 Rugby
BOP Champions 6th National Tournament
WHĀIA TE ITI KAHURANGI
TO THE STARS THROUGH HARD WORK
Raukura - Regional Kapa Haka Champions 2019
Te Ao Taumatangi Billing Head Prefect (Right) and Manukau Whata - Deputy Head Prefect (Left)
Raukura Choir - Distinction award at the Big Sing Cadenza Basketball
11th at National Tournament Football
25th at National Tournament
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Rotorua Intermediate School
Pupil Numbers - 660 Students Staff Numbers - Classroom teachers – 24 / all teachers - 32
Principal’s Message
Building the capacity of others has been a highlight during 2019.This year I was awarded a ‘Research Sabbatical’ to undertake research in 15 schools throughout New Zealand, with the goal of producing a report for the Educational Leaders website. The purpose of the report was to guide other schools in the implementation of a Visible Learning and Teaching philosophy, to enhance meaningful learner engagement. This challenge was successfully completed, and now as a result of my visits, teachers at Rotorua Intermediate are now networking with other professionals whom I observed, with the purpose of sharing teaching and learning strategies. Future learning opportunities at Rotorua Intermediate will be further enhanced as we transform these new ideas into meaningful classroom practices, building the learning capacity of our Rotorua Intermediate students.
“Leadership is not about me; it’s about investing in the growth of others.” - Ken Blanchard. Garry de Thierry Principal
Our Values: Respect for Self, Respect for Others, Responsibility for your Actions Mission Statement: Rotorua Intermediate enabling progress and achievement within a Collaborative and Innovative Learning community; targeting Personalised and Globally Connected learning experiences, to prepare our learners for an ever-changing world.
2019
has been an action packed and fun filled year at Rotorua intermediate. We offer a wide range of opportunities and experiences for all our students and we had several special events throughout this year. Term one kicked off with our eigt-hour relay that raised funds to purchase new outdoor equipment, students had a blast dressing up and challenging themselves. Our student prefects held a Pink Shirt Day at school to support mental health and organised a rainbow day in support of Christchurch. It was great to see our students showing initiative and getting behind such worthy causes. The annual RIS has Talent evening showcased an amazing variety of our students’ abilities from highland dancing to hip-hop DJaying. Term 3’s focus on wearable arts saw students unleashing their creativity and designing some amazing outfits.
As a kura we proudly celebrate our links to te Ao Maori, our whanau groups are all named after prominent local koromatua. Each of our whanau groups started the year by competing in our schoolwide haka competition and every child in the school took part. Whanau groups also visited each of the marae associated with the koromatua that they are named after. Our school has its own Maori student leader’s forum, Kahui Rangatahi. Worthy of special recognition this year is our school’s kapa haka group who compete at Te Mana Kuratahi, the national primary and intermediate kapa haka competition this term. This is a major achievement, the group practised tirelessly on weekends and holidays to polish their performance. This year our students carried on the proud legacy of academic success at Rotorua Intermediate. Most classes receive weekly Chinese language lessons, this year two students, Sabastian Male and Ella Ravudi, won the Bay of Plenty Chinese Speech Competition in their year groups. Ella also
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placed first at the Wairiki Pacifika Speech Competition as did Setaleki Mafileo. Our school spelling bee team did exceptionally well with the team coming first overall and Youzhen Han winning the Year 8 section. We also had teams compete in the Rotomaths and Epro8 events. Another big component of our school year are the Pathways classes. These provide opportunities for students to experience a range of practical skills in various subject areas. Students are made aware of any possible career pathways these skills could lead to, so they are then able to make informed choices regarding possible career opportunities and decisions. A range of subjects including: computer coding, graphic design, music, cooking and technology are enjoyed by all. As part of developing well rounded individuals our school offers many opportunities for students to engage in sports, both inside and outside of school hours. We offer a wide variety of summer and winter sports codes. This year we started a school
rugby academy in conjunction with RBHS, students received specialised training and attended sessions before and after school. All our students took part in swimming at the beginning of the year and in a water safety programme in Term 3. This year our NZAIMS teams did exceptionally well with both our boys’ and girls’ basketball teams placing in the top five, and Francis Lockwood winning the stableford golf. Term 4 sees a focus on developing skills for our school athletics day. We encourage students to participate in class or house organised activities three days per week. Engagement activities this year have been designed by students, activities can vary from talent quests, problem solving and haka competitions to netball, volleyball or multi-sport. Students also facilitate each session and help design the activities. We will be sad when 2019 comes to an end as we will have to say good-bye to an amazing group of Year 8 students. We wish them all the best at high school. We would also like to say nau mai, haere mai, welcome to all the Year 7s who will be joining us in 2020.
Bella and Tayla support rti ting i Pink Shirt rtt Day.
Joel’s wearable art rts t alien.
Speech contest stt winners: Ella, Sabast sti tian i and Setaleki.
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Rotorua Lakes High School
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Pupil Numbers – 650 - 700 Staff Numbers - 52
School Motto - ‘Mauria te pono – Keep steadfastly to the truth’ Introducing some of out 2019 Student Achievers TEGAN FOOKES
Principal’s Message
Being in an ideal sized school has meant the academic support has been fantastic and all of my teachers have gone to extra heights to help me succeed. The school has always encouraged me in my sport and has given me countless opportunities to compete at national events and help me to do my very best in all my sporting endeavours. ACHIEVEMENTS - $6000 University of Otago ‘Leaders of Tomorrow Entrance Scholarship / $5000 University of Waikato The ‘Ko te Tangata’ Scholarship
Rotorua Lakes High School is one of the top performing schools academically in the Bay of Plenty. But we are far more than just about academic excellence. Our diverse community allows us to develop a positive, holistic educational pathway that provides a supportive and caring environment for all our students. Our successes range across Cultural, Visual and Performing Arts, Sporting and Academic areas. Personal excellence is developed, supported and nurtured and this shows through in the positive results at every level. We welcome you to come and see the school for yourselves and experience the family friendly environment that underlies the success of our school. We wish to congratulate our students of 2019 and wish them the very best in their endeavours in the future. Mr J Ward Principal
GEORGE SNOOK ACHIEVEMENTS - NZ U18 Whitewater Kayaking Team / NZSS Whitewater Kayaking K1 Champion
YOUR LANCHPAD TO SUCCESS
RUBY RYAN This school has been very flexible in adjusting learning and assessments for me, which is highly beneficial whilst completing assessments internationally ACHIEVEMENTS - $5000 Massey University ‘Academy of Sport Scholarship’ / NZ Cross Country Mountain biking Team
SYDNEY TAYLOR I feel being in a perfect sized school has helped me to achieve and have ‘on-onone’ relationships with my teachers. I would not have had this opportunity at a larger school. I am very proud of what I have achieved for the school and myself and am very grateful to those who have helped me along the way. ACHIEVEMENTS - $5000 Scholarship University of Waikato – The ‘Ko te Tangata’ scholarship
TE AORERE WHITE STELLA PICKNEY My teachers took who I was and helped me go beyond my boundaries to shape me into who I am today. ACHIEVEMENTS - $35,000 University of Otago ‘Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship”
Lakes is the best school in terms of inclusiveness. I feel like the opportunities that have been given to me would not have happened to me anywhere else. I am House Captain, Prefect and Peer Support Leader. I could not have achieved all this without the help of my school. Amine ACHIEVEMENTS - $10,000 University of Waikato Te Ara Wha-nui Scholarship
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KYRA MITA ACHIEVEMENTS - NZJ19 Long Distance Singles Rep / NZJ19 Womens Long Distance Waka Ama Team / NZ U23 Whitewater Rafting / NZJ19 - V1 Long Distance Champion / NZ J19 – W6 Long Distance Champion / W6 J19 World Waka Ama Womans Long Distance
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Through 5 years at Lakes High, with great support and positive teacher / student relationships, allowed me to reach my full potential and achieve my goals in all areas!
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ACHIEVEMENTS - $5000 University of Otago ‘New Frontiers Entrance Scholarship’
LEWIS WALKER RLHS has always supported my creative endeavours whether it is film, theatre, music or art, Lakes High has continually pushed and inspired me to creative and to be proud of my achievements which, to me, is amazing. ACHIEVEMENTS - Chroma Art Awards 2019: Animation section
Academic Success LUKE GARDNER This year, the school helped me enormously with support and encouragement to win an indoor sport climbing national competition.
RIVER MUTTON The school has been extremely supportive to me. They sent assessment work and extra helpful advice to stay up to date whilst I was overseas. Their constant backing has been so reassuring.
ACHIEVEMENTS - NZ Sport Climbing Team / NZSSC Sport Climbing Senior Boy Champion
ACHIEVEMENTS - NZU18 Whitewater Kayaking Team MICHEL UHL PUAAWAI BENNETT The fantastic PE department helped push me to excel in my Netball Career. ACHIEVEMENTS - U18 Waikato/Bay of Plenty Netball Squad
Lakes High has been very supportive of me attending races all over NZ while still ensuring I achieve great grades in school. ACHIEVEMENTS - NZ U18 Whitewater Extreme Kayaking Champion / NZ Canoe Slalom Development Team
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Rotorua Primary School Pukeroa Oruawhata
Pupil Numbers – 260 Staff Numbers - 24
School Motto – Manaaki - Respect / Mana Whakahaere - Responsibility / U ki te kaupapa - Reliabilty / Tauira tino pai - Role Model
Principal’s Message Our values underpin and enrich the delivery of quality, innovative learning experiences and opportunities that prepare our students for life. By providing a supportive and safe learning environment, we will nurture our students to become happy, healthy and confident individuals. We will support our teachers in their role to ensure all of our students have quality teaching & learning programmes. Fred Whata Principal
We are committed to providing a relentless focus on: 21ST CENTURY SKILLS Critical thinking is all about solving problems Creativity teachers students to think outside the box Collaboration shows students how to work together to achieve a common goal
and English language. Learn the importance of te ao Maori, tikanga, kawa, whakapapa. To be culturally aware of our environment, others and themselves. To acknowledge and respect the cultures of others.
of a healthy lifestyle for the body mind and spirit. To be confident, resilient, disciplined, committed to all physical activities.
SOCIALLY: To have a can do attitude to Life. To be socially confident and interactive in any space. To develop social skills that will help them in any situation.
SPIRITUALLY: To know they are all special (Na nga tipuna i tuku iho, tuku iho) To have strength and confidence in te ao Maori spiritually. To have a strong knowledge of the schools tipuna, karakia, waiata
PHYSICALLY: To be strong mentally and physically To have a good understanding
We are committed to the best learning outcomes for our taonga.
Communication lets students learn how to best convey their ideas
We are committed to all our whanau who want their students to: CULTURALLY: To be proud to be Maori. To know and understand and appreciate their cultural heritage, ancestry and language. To be confident and competent in both the Maori
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Sunset Primary School
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Pupil Numbers – 124 Staff Numbers – 6 Teachers, 10 Learning Support Workersteachers, teacher aides, caretaker, administrator School Motto – Kia Angitū Noa – Success for All
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he word is getting out there that Sunset Primary School is a school that’s going places.
Principal Eden Chapman is determined that the students at Sunset Primary School get better access to exciting learning opportunities.
“There has been limited access to sports recently and engaging activities like robotics and coding have not been offered. I have accessed funding through the Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust (RECT) to employ a co-ordinator to ensure Sunset students get access to exciting extra-curricular opportunities. Part of that funding is set aside for transport and equipment so we can ensure there’s no barrier to our students being involved.” Sunset students entered a robotics competition for the first time.
It’s all happening! It’s been such a pleasure becoming principal at Sunset Primary School in 2019. The staff are enthusiastic, energetic and innovative. The Board of Trustees are asking all the right questions about how they can support teachers and students. And last but definitely not least there are the students! Our students are so keen to learn, to take on challenges and support each other at school. As a school we are in a rebuilding phase. We are about to break ground on an amazing new playground and asphalt bike track, the school is going to be transformed by a new paint job over the Christmas holidays, plans to renovate all classrooms are being drawn up and the Ministry of Education has approved new fencing for the school field and other improvements to the grounds! It’s all happening at Sunset Primary School Tō te Rā! Nāku noa Eden Chapman Principal
Sunset has experienced some real highs this year with sports and cultural events. The school entered a Waka Ama team for the first time in many years and managed to come in runner’s up in the A final and one of their Miniball teams were also runner’s up in their grade.
Bikes - Some lucky Sunset students with brand new bikes donated to the school from frr the Lockwood Group.
Sunset Primary School was featured in the National news just a few weeks ago as they are one of the first schools in New Zealand to offer free lunches for every pupil, every day. Sunset was invited to a meeting with the Prime Minister to hear about this opportunity and the principal is working hard to ensure that lunches will be available from the very first day of 2020. Chapman said that instances of students coming to school without any lunch were rare but he knew whānau were having to make sacrifices to ensure their children had lunch. Now there’s one meal a day that whānau are not having to budget for and that can only be a good thing. Sunset Primary School Tōte Ra ā is proud of its flourishing Rumaki class. The class have a superb kaiako and kaiawhina supporting 27 amazing students in their full immersion setting. The students receive rich and varied learning experiences that develop the whole a ā konga with language, tikanga, wha a ā nau, kapa haka, wairua and mahi toi playing an equal role in their schooling. Students are
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Sunset students are encouraged to explore and make the most of their environment.
T he Yea r T hat wass 2 making great progress against the demands of te Marautanga o Aotearoa. Rotorua Lakes Council are also involved in a unique pilot with Sunset. The school’s principal says it is “immensely satisfying to see real tangible progress” on the various projects underway.
As part of the Child Equity programme, children at Sunset Primary now have access to the Making a Difference Swim Programme, school holiday programmes, oral language programmes, and school sports teams. The Bike-On Trust is partnering with Council to deliver Bikes in Schools which ensures children have access to learning to ride a bike.
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The Bike-On Trust has made a contribution towards a class fleet of bikes, helmets and storage. Council is allocating $50,000 towards creating a sealed bike track around the school field, which will be available for community use outside of school time. Council has also partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters to mentor children
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Sunset Students with the PM - Manaia Taramai, Priya Raethel and Shadik Tonihi chat with the Rt. Rtt Hon Jacinda Ardern about rolling out lunches in schools.
Competing Aquabots - Mikera Tiopira (9) and Joe Tyrell (8) ready their Aquabot for competition.
Miniball - Sheetal Raj, Natana Wilson-Morunga and Caesius Cook-Kaloni ready to compete for the basketball.
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St Michael’s Catholic School
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Pupil Numbers – 156 Staff Numbers – 16 includes teachers, teacher aides, caretaker, administrator
Principal’s Message
St Michael’s very ry y first Catholic School Kapahaka Competition held in Whakatane in May this year.
We are very ry y proud of our Kapahaka students who trained very ry y hard in order to represent St Michael’s.
Maxi Hockey Team: Year 5 and 6 division 1 came first stt in the th h Rotorua Interschool B Grade. Standing from frr right: Te Oriwa Wilson-Hill, Kate McLanachan, Kendra Phillips, Luke Wilmoth th. h Sitt tti ting i from frr right: Campbell Mines, Joshua Phillips, Alisha Gounder, Rebekah Frew & Lincoln Korner.
Chess Competitors in Christchurch: Top right: Tama Roimata, Toby Truong & Jay Ward.
Gymnastic Team: Overall Won the Best Presented School Trophy in the Rotorua Interschool Gymnastics led by their Coach Val Cooney.
Chess Tournament: Our 8 top Chess Players who flew to Christ stchurch t to att ttend t th the h Nati tionals. i Top right: Luke Milliken, Toby Truong, Tama Roimata, Kendra Phillips, Jay Ward - sitt tti ting i from frr right: Blake Hose & Cohen Bourne and front frr sitt tti ting i is Noami Crouch. 54 of our stu sttudents u att ttended t th the h Chess Regionals at Lynmore School and 8 of our top players qualified for the th h Nati tionals i held in Christ stchurch. t They played over 370 games, winning 119 and drawing 65 games
Tena koutou katoa, 2019 has been a year of growth and triumph for St Michael’s Catholic School. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to both our children and their families as we work together for the success of all tamariki. We have been privileged to welcome over fifty new children into our school this year. St Michael’s is thrilled to be able to provide service to families who are looking for a simpler, calmer solution to primary education and appreciate the personal care our staff take to get to know their children. Sports pursuits, cultural endeavours, academic challenges and growing great christian leaders are our priorities. We are incredibly unique in that we offer a truly holistic approach to the delivery of the curriculum with spiritual formation, gospel values and academic excellence placed at the heart of what we do. We wish to extend a huge thank you to our positive and caring community who support our endeavours and continue to help us realise our greatness. We are excited about another fun year at our great school in 2020. Where all children experience choice, have a voice and are challenged. Kristina Crouch Proud Principal
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Aqua Bots: Toby Truong, Luke Milliken and Luke Wilmoth came second in the Aqua Bots Competition. They displayed great team work and perseverance.
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Whangamarino School
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Pupil Numbers – 185 students Staff Numbers - 15
School Motto - Kia pono ki to mahi, kia whai hua ai
EHARA TAKU TOA - i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini SUCCESS IS NOT THE WORK OF ONE, BUT THE WORK OF MANY
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s the tumuaki of Whangamarino School, I see incredible teamwork every day and I would like to thank our tamariki, staff, Board of Trustees, whanau and community members for their contribution to the success of our kura in 2019. Our school is a dynamic, inspiring, dual medium Year 1-8 school set in the heart of Okere Falls, looking over beautiful Lake Rotoiti. We offer an educational experience designed to inspire individual achievement, strong personal values and confidence for life. Whangamarino gives our tamariki the opportunity to learn in either English or
Maori (total immersion) medium, in classes that have low numbers. We welcome all students passionate about learning Te Reo Maori regardless of their Te Reo Maori ability. We embrace our unique Ngati Pikiao identity which stems from years of being part of the local communities of Mourea, Otaramarae and Okere Falls. The staff are dedicated, committed and professional, work hard and have a passion for teaching. Whangamarino School is very much a family orientated school and we believe in our values of Aroha, Manaakitanga and Whakawhanaungatanga. Our
everyday philosophies, values, classroom programmes and life in general come from these values. We have had so many highlights this year such as: having our beautiful new Multi Sports Turf installed, various camps including our whole school camp to Ohope, Matariki Festival of Learning, Wearable Arts, school newspaper, art auction, dressing up as your favourite book character day, and tree planting with our local Trusts to name a few. The announcement that our kura has been selected to receive free healthy lunches for the next 2 years was another highlight for us.
Whangamarino School is not seen as a 9 to 5 sort of place and for those of us here, we love it because it is a happy, nurturing environment. Tamariki, teachers, support staff, parents, whanau and community all work together to ensure our tamariki become highly successful motivated learners who are ready to move confidently in an ever changing world. Going forward, we wish our Year 8 tamariki the very best at High School and Wharekura and we look forward to another exciting year of new learning for all in 2020. Mauriora Lorraine Northey (Tumuaki)
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Te Kura Kaupapa – Ma ori o Te Rotoiti
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Pupil Numbers – 55 Staff Numbers - 9
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Principal’s Message Raranga to hau ki te muri Raranga to hau ki te tonga Kia makinakina i uta Kia mataratara i tai Kia whakapuke ai nga ngaru o Te Ngarue Ko nga potiki a Hinehopu e heru mai ra i Te Matarae i Orehu Tihei mauri ora! Tena kotou katoa, this has been an exciting, enjoyable and rewarding year for our kura, our tamariki, their whanau and our community of Rotoiti. Our BOT work hard for our tamariki to have the best opportunities we can provide through committed staff and providing resources to compliment learning programmes.
Ko Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rotoiti he kura ka awhi, ka tautoko, ka ārahi i ngā ākonga kia manawanui, Kia manawanui ngā ākonga ki te aro, Kia manawanui ngā ākonga ki te ako, Kia manawanui ngā ākonga ki te ārahi, Kia ora tonu ai! Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rotoiti is a school that will embrace, support and lead our students to be steadfast and confident, in their ability to listen, learn and lead in life! 2019 - The year that was... a snapshot of the events and activities that we participated in this year • Young Engineers Programme • Matawhaura Cluster Sports Events • Bike Ready Programme • Rotoma No1 Incorporation Science Day
• Noho Marae • Ngati Pikiao Poukai • Koroneihana • Mini Marathon • Movie set - Colonial Combat • Twilight Gala • Sport Bay of Plenty Events
• Mini Ball league • Hockey league • Trip to the snow (Whakapapa, Ruapehu) • Hawea Vercoe Memorial Scholarship • Rainbows End (C.A.R.E. days)
Our Ngati Pikiao koeke are an integral part of our kura, they support us whole heartedly enabling us to bring to life our ‘Kura Marau’ (local curriculum). The principles of Te Aho Matua guide what we do to enable us to create a safe and condusive learning environment for our tamariki and their whanau. We provide a variety of learning contexts which are underpinned by our Ngati Pikiao tikanga, kawa, te reo and stories. This is the final year of primary school for our year 8 students who will be moving on to high school next year. We would like to wish them all the best in their new journey which awaits them.
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Ki te tuohu koe me he maunga teitei! I would like to thank all parents, whanau and our community for your support this year and look forward to another successful ongoing partnership in 2020. Mauri ora, Para Meha Principal Catfish.
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Tree Planting Day on Haumingi Block.
Young Engineers Programme 2019.