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 Pānui ā kura – Wāhanga 2, wīki 4
 
He hōnore, he korōria ki te Matua nui i te rangi 
He maungarongo ki runga i te mata o te whenua 
He whakaaro pai ki ngā tāngata katoa, āmine. 
 
 Ka whakahōnore tō tātou Kīngi
rātou ko te whare Kāhui Ariki, Paimārire.
Ki ngā mate, moe mai rā ki roto i ngā ringa kaha
o tō tātou Matua i te rangi.

Rātou te hunga mate ki a ratou, tātou ngā urupā o rātou mā,
e whakakotahi nei ki raro i te maru o te Kīngitanga

Paimārire ki a tātou katoa
NGĀ KAUPAPA O TE WĀ

MAY
18                        KAPA HAKA PRACTICE (3.30PM - 5.30PM)
19                        TEACHERS ONLY DAY (KURA CLOSED)
26-28                   KAPA HAKA NOHO #3
31                        LEARNING CONVERSATIONS
JUNE
1-3                       TAU 13 SEA KAYAKING
5                           MONARCH'S BIRTHDAY
6                           UIUI MĀTUA
7                           KURA PHOTOS
10-11                    KAPA HAKA NOHO #4
12-13                    L2 HAUORA CANOEING (TAU 12)
14                         WHAREKURA MANU KŌRERO
23                         TOUGH GIRL/TOUGH GUY (TAU 12)
 

RĀ KAIAKO
(TEACHER ONLY DAY)
 

Today our kura hosted the second regional Teacher Only Day organised by the Ministry of Education for wharekura across the Waikato region. The main kaupapa of the hui was the NCEA Change programme. There were opportunities throughout the day to discuss the recent changes to implementation timeframes, the new NCEA Co-requisite for Te Reo Matatini me te Pāngarau | Literacy and Numeracy which becomes mandatory from 2024, as well as time to look more in-depth at some of the new Level 1 standards.

There were over 50 kaiako, kaimahi and tumuaki in attendance, including colleagues and friends from Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga, Te Kōpuku High, Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Hiringa  and Te Wharekura o Kirikiriroa.


Jason Kora - Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga


Pura Hope - Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga

Karen Shute - Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga

PPTA UPDATE

As you are all aware PPTA members are currently in negotiations with the government regarding our next Secondary School's Collective Agreement. Unfortunately these negotiations have not gone as we all would have liked which has already resulted in industrial action.
The negotiations are ongoing however we are yet to reach a resolution. Unfortunately, what has been offered to this point does not meet all of what we believe is needed to better meet the needs of our ākonga. As a result, as PPTA members, we have made the difficult decision to continue with further industrial action.

Please find below the details. We are hopeful a resolution will be reached so we can avoid having to follow through with these actions.

Rostering home -  

Please find one of the actions we will be undertaking is the Rostering home of students in reeanga groups. When rostered home, your tamaiti can continue work on already assigned mahi as there will be no special mahi prepared and no online classes on they day they are rostered off.  This action will commence on Thursday of next week (Week 2) with our Tau 11 being the first reeanga. Please find below a table outlining when each reeanga is scheduled to be rostered home.
 

This is the rostering home plan: 

Rolling Strike Action - 

Secondary Schools throughout Aotearoa will also undertake further strikes on a rolling basis, with Waikato schools scheduled to strike for one day on Thursday 11th May.  This will mean our kura will be closed for instruction on that day.


As you can imagine e te whaanau, it has been extremely difficult for all of our PPTA members at our Wharekura to undertake such actions.  However we are determined to improve the conditions and, therefore, outcomes for our uri and believe this will be achieved if we are granted what we have asked for with the new collective agreement.

Finally, I want to acknowledge you all for your ongoing support and understanding at these really challenging times.  We know such actions pose some difficulties for you all and we are very grateful for all of the sacrifices you are all making at this time.  

Ko te kotahi te kaakaho, ka whati. Ki te kapuia, e kore e whati!

E mihi nui ana,
Romana Rolleston
PPTA Branch Chair
Ngaa Taiaatea Wharekura 

KĀRI KA NGANGANO

I tēnei wiki, i whakanuia ētahi o ngā tauira i kaha whai i ngā uara o te kura, nōreira, e mihi ana ki ēnei tauira o te Reanga 10:

Waiaro Muller, Jordyn Hunt Henry, Lexus Te Muraahi, Kotuku Waho



 
SCHOOL UNIFORM
 
Kia ora e te whānau.
Our daily uniform is another way of our tauira representing who we are at Taiātea as well as our tauira taking pride in what we present ourselves in everyday.

If tauira do not have the correct uniform for certain reasons then these are the following steps:
1: A pānui with the reason must be sent from home with the tauira signed and dated by the parent/caregiver
2: The panui must be handed into the tari in order for us to process a uniform pass for the day.
3: If the tauira does not have a panui from home than that will be written into kamar as an incorrect uniform and they will also have the incorrect item confiscated from them for the day. They can pick the item back up after kura.


Reminder:
Ko ngā kākahu kura mo ngā kotiro:
School orange polo shirt.
Grey skirt.
Black skirt.
Black Nga Taiaatea hoodie.
Black Nga Taiaatea shell jacket.
Full black only beanie or hat.

Ko ngā kākahu kura mo ngā tama:
School orange polo shirt.
Grey shorts.
Black dress pants.
Black Nga Taiaatea hoodie.
Black Nga Taiaatea shell jacket.
Full black only beanie or hat.

Kaua e whakamau i ēnei kākahu:
The school sport tracksuits are not to be used as day uniform.
Kotiro are not allowed to wear long black pants or shorts of any sort.
Tama are not allowed to wear black trackpants or black shorts of any sort.
If you have any patai please email selepa.fetusasalu@taiatea.school.nz or ring through to the Tari.
 

Taiaha haa!  Taiaha haa! Kia rongo i te hau noo

Tuu-i-te-winiwini, noo Tuu- i -te wanawana

 

Tihe he toa he toa!  Tihe He tauaa he tauaa!

 

Whakarauika mai ki te papanekeneke o Maahanga!  

  • Mau Raakau Training every Tuesday in Whare Tapere and at times in School Gym(not during school holidays)

  • Training times for this Term (This time may change to cater for whaanau who work but this is our time for now): 4PM - 6PM

  • Haria mai aa koutou raakau, huakau, oo koutou kaakahu omaoma.  Bring padded raakau (maanuka, taanekaha the best)  running gear, water bottle. (If you have no padded raakau there are raakau here at the waananga.)

  • Adults from whaanau and community and students at Wharekura or sibblings year 8 above.

    Contact: anaru.keogh@taiatea.school.nz

 

Noho mai i ngaa manaakitanga aa te runga rawa.

WHAREKURA PHOTOS

TERM 2
WEDNESDAY 7 JUNE 2023


Kia ora e te whānau

Tauira will need to be dressed in the kakahu namatahi for their photos.

Number 1 Dress Uniform (formal wear): 
Nga tama (Boys): Black dress pants - white dress shirt – school tie – black school dress jersey – black leather dress shoes – black socks – plain black belt.
CLEAN SHAVEN.

Nga kotiro (Girls): Black skirt - white blouse – school tie – black school dress jersey – black ladies dress shoes – FULL LENGTH DARK black stockings. 

Jewellery with Number 1 Dress Uniform:
 ● Whakakai Pāua/Pounamu ANAKE.
 ● Taonga Māori ki te kaki 


The only photos taken this day will be Whānau Class and the whole Wharekura, unfortunately, we are not able to have individual or whānau (sibling) photos taken.

If you have any pātai (queries) regarding the photos, please contact the tari.
Na Whaea Rachel Stone

NKAI LEAGUE 9's TOURNAMENT
 
REPORTS
UIUI MATUA
(LEARNING CONVERSATIONS)

These are scheduled to be held on:
  • Wednesday 31 May - 2.30-5.30
  • Tuesday 6 June - 2.30-5.30
This is a crucial opportunity to chat with your tamaiti’s Kaiako regarding their progress in class. Hui times can be booked through the School Interviews website, here is the link to book times to see your tamaiti's kaiako 

https://www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code/rvp74
 
MAHINGA WHEAKO - TAU 12-13
(WORK EXPERIENCE)
8/9 JUNE 2023

Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou,

In Years 12 and 13 ākonga move outside of the Wharekura into the real world and learn through Mahinga Wheako (Work Experience). The main purpose of this kaupapa is for tauira to spend two days in a work environment they are wanting to go into when they leave kura. This is a chance for them to see what the world of work is like and to help them get the feel for that mahi.

This year Tau 12/13 are expected to arrange a Mahinga Wheako workplace for 2 days 8th/9th June. If a student is participating in the WINTEC Trades Academy or other course on these days, they will only need to spend the one other day at a workplace. Kaiarahi will work with ākonga to help them to arrange their work placements, but if whanau are able to help with ideas or contacts, that will be helpful. Also if anyone is keen to have an ākonga come to their work place to work alongside them for 2 days, please contact me asap so I can help to arrange this.

They will need to wear the appropriate clothing for the workplace as discussed with their mentor/workplace. While neither the Kaiako nor other Wharekura personnel are present with the ākonga at these sites, the kura will be actively involved through direct contact with the mentor/workplace and a kaiako will visit them on site over the two days. On these 2 days ākonga should go straight to the workplace. They do not need to come to Wharekura. To get to these work sites, they may walk or travel in personal vehicles or via public transportation. Parental/Guardian assistance may be needed to ensure your child has transport to their Mahinga Wheako. This is different from traditional Wharekura settings where, during the Wharekura day, ākonga stay within the Wharekura grounds or travel only on planned field trips. If they are going to be absent from the workplace, both the mentor and the kura must be informed.

To effect this kind of education, the Wharekura has strict processes to be followed. The Agreement Forms must be fully completed before your child can go on to their Mahinga Wheako, and signed by the Mentor, Whanau, Kaiako and student. If you have any further concerns or pātai please call the Wharekura and ask to speak with me or email me.
 
Nāku noa

Melanie Veituna
Kaihautū Takere Hapori
Phone: +64 7 850 6358|
Email: mel.veituna@taiatea.school.nz
 
NGĀ KAPA HAKA KURA
TUARUA O TAINUI

FREE GARDEN MULCH!

Collect from Kura
BYO bags/ trailer (trailers can be loaded by Loader/ tractor)
Please contact our Kaitiaki, Matua Gordon for more information on 0225730452
 

 

Dear Parents & Guardians,
 

As part of our commitment to your child's wellbeing, we are sharing information about an upcoming webinar hosted by cyber safety experts, Safe on Social, that we think will be of interest to many of you.

This webinar, held on 25 May, will cover a theme that has been a huge topic of conversation, this year in particular - "Clearing the Smoke: Navigating Teen Vaping and Social Media."

As many of you know, vaping has become a significant concern among our staff and parents as we see children younger and younger being impacted. With the rise of social media, it is crucial for us to stay informed about the impact of vaping and the role that social media plays in influencing our children. As parents we know you have questions, but often don’t know where to turn.

As authorities in their field, Safe on Social have a unique perspective on this topic and bring years of experience working with parents on how to navigate difficult situations. Any questions you may have about the topic can be sent to Safe on Social at info@safeonsocial.com and they will do their best to address them within the webinar.

We highly recommend taking a look at the webinar information here and attending if possible.

Kind regards,

 
Whaea Michelle Ohia
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