Tuesday 27 May 2025 Rātu rua tekau mā whitu o Haratua
Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Sat Sri Akal, Namaste, Talofa, Mālō e lelei, Fakalofa lahi atu,Bula Vinaka, Salam & Warm Pacific Greetings to you all
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WHAT’S ON AT RPS
Monday 26 May
Life Education Caravan onsite
Tuesday 27 May – Thursday 29 May
Te Hui Ako
A meeting to share learning
2pm finish for Tuesday 27 May & Wednesday 28 May
Monday 2 June
Kings Birthday (Public holiday)
School Closed
Tuesday 3 June
Team and some Class Photos taken
Year 5/6 League
Thursday 5 June
Whole School Assembly
Rooms 22&8 hosting
All whānau are welcome to attend
Friday 8 June
Year 7/8 Hockey
Wednesday 11 June
Year 5/6 Girls Rugby
Thursday 12 June
AIMS Fundraising Disco
Friday 13 June
Whole School Assembly
Rooms 12&17 Hosting
all whānau are welcome to attend
Friday 20 June
Matariki
School Closed
Friday 27 June
Final day for Term 2
Monday 14 July
Term 3 commences
Friday 15 August
Mid Term Break
School Closed
Monday 18 August
Staff Development Day
School Closed
No tamariki on site
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RPS NETBALL SKILLS 10 WEEK PROGRAMME
We’ve just wrapped up our 10 week Future Ferns Netball Programme, and what a fantastic journey it has been! It’s been awesome to see our tamariki learn new skills, embrace teamwork, and develop a love for the game. We hope this is just the beginning of a lifelong passion for netball!
A massive thank you to Mr Lologa and Mrs Savali for organising and running the programme. Your hard work and dedication have made this a big success.
Also, a huge shoutout to our Year 7/8 netball players who stepped up to coach and share their skills with the next generation. You’ve been amazing role models!
Ka mau te wehi, everyone! We can’t wait to see where this love for netball takes you all in the future.
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YEAR 5/6 BOYS FOOTBALL
Last Wednesday, we took two Year 5/6 boys football teams to compete in a MPSSA tournament.
Team One placed 1st in the Championship round, and Team Two placed 3rd in Division 1. Both teams improved throughout the day and represented our school well. We are proud of every player!
A big thank you to Mr Logan and Mr McNaught who spent time training and preparing the boys.
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DUFFY THEATRE
Last Thursday, RPS had the fantastic opportunity to attend the Duffy Theatre! It was a fun-filled experience, and the tamariki absolutely loved the singing, dancing, and the high-energy performance.
Ngā mihi nui to Duffy for sharing your amazing show and message about reading with us, we had a blast!
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YEAR 7/8 BOYS RUGBY
Well done to our two Year 7/8 Rugby teams who competed at a Central Counties tournament yesterday. You displayed great attitude and played some fantastic Rugby.
Our Open Weight team were unbeaten throughout the day, placing first – they will go on to the Counties Zone finals next week. Our Under 55kg improved throughout the day, placing second.
It was great to see so many students who had never played a contact sport before, challenging themselves out of their comfort zone!
Thank you Miss Doran, Mr Moses and Matua Jordan for all you time and effort training the boys.
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UNDERSTANDING NATURES RHYTHM
ROOM 17
Room 17, have been learning about different habitats. This week, our focus was the South American rainforest. We explored the different layers of the canopy and discussed which animals live and thrive in each layer. It was a fun and worthwhile experience, especially since we got to see some of these animals during our trip to the Auckland Zoo.
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YEAR 7/8 CHESS TOURNAMENT
Three Year 7/8 chess teams represented our school at the Manurewa Intermediate tournament last Thursday, competing against 29 teams from 9 different schools.
Our A Team — Jay Jay, Willy, Isaiah, and Joseph — delivered an impressive performance, finishing 4th overall.
The B Team — Raiden, Walter, Zai, and Ames — placed a solid 13th, and our
C Team — Luke, Dylan, Tiaki, and Mika — followed closely in 14th place.
A special shout-out to Isaiah, who achieved a perfect score by winning all of his games — an outstanding individual effort!
Well done to all players for your hard work, and great sportsmanship on the day.
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AIMS NETBALL GIRLS AND THE NORTHERN STARS
On Saturday 24 May, the RPS AIMS netball team got the chance to walk onto the court with the one and only Northern Stars before the game started. It was an amazing experience, and we were grateful we got the opportunity to do it.
There is eleven of us in the team and before the game, we went behind the scenes, decorate the dressing room and meet some of the players. They were nice and said ‘hi’ before we walked out with them.
It was awesome to see what goes into becoming a professional netball player and watching them play live on the court!
Thank you to the Northern Stars for letting us be part of it. It’s a memory we won’t forget.
By Psalms, Grace and Audrina (Room 21)
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TE HUI AKO
Te Hui Ako – a meeting to share learning is this week, Tuesday 27 to Thursday 29 May.
On Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 May, school will finish at the earlier time of 2pm.
Please ensure your tamariki are safe from this time.
There is a community survey in the library – whānau go in the draw to win a $50 dollar Woolworths or a $50 dollar Warehouse voucher.
The Pohutukawa Team is running a fundraising raffle. Tickets are available in the library during Te Hui Ako and at the office outside those hours.
We look forward to meeting with both you and your child/ren this week.
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RTC
RESPONSIBLE THINKING CLASSROOM
RTC is our Responsible Thinking Classroom – a thinking space where tamariki can reflect on their choices or have some quiet time when needed. Classrooms can be busy environments, and RTC provides a calm space that helps support learning while allowing teachers to focus on teaching.
When a child goes to RTC, a teacher is available to talk with them about what happened and to support them in developing positive strategies. To help student reflection, they write a plan that outlines what happened, why it happened, and what they will do differently next time.
At Randwick Park School, we believe that making mistakes is an important part of learning. We would only contact whānau about a child going to RTC if it was an ongoing issue and the plans were not working.
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EVERYDAY MATTERS
Going to school every day is important for all school aged tamariki (children). It helps build their confidence and social skills, and to achieve their education and life ambitions. This information helps you decide when it is okay to send your child to school, when you should keep your child at home and when you should contact a health professional for advice.
If your child has any symptoms of COVID-19, it is recommended they test for COVID-19 using a RAT. Some of the symptoms include a new or worsening cough, sneezing and runny nose, and a fever. If they test positive it is recommended that they isolate for at least 5 days. After having COVID-19, your child should be okay to return to school after completing their recommended isolation as long as they do not have symptoms anymore, or they only have mild symptoms which are improving and they are feeling well.
Keep your child at home if they have any of these symptoms:
Fever
Vomiting or diarrhoea
Sore throat
School sores or other skin infections
A new rash or itches
Wheezing or difficulty breathing
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BULLYING
Bullying is a deliberate act that involves a power imbalance, has an element of repetition and is harmful. It can be physical, verbal or social, including both the physical and/or digital environment.
It is an issue that all schools face and it can vary in severity and impact. Addressing any bullying incidences is a priority for us at Randwick Park School. If you are worried or believe your child is experiencing bullying, please reach out either by email or by visiting the office. We take all concerns from parents seriously. In many cases restorative meetings resolve the issue however if the problem reoccurs, please don’t hesitate to get back in touch with us again.
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CALLING ALL CULTURAL TUTORS
Are you passionate about sharing your culture and eager to inspire our students? If you’re interested in volunteering your time to teach and connect with our community, we’d love to hear from you!
Please visit the office to learn more and get involved.
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WHĀNAU CONCERNS
If you have concerns about any aspect of our school, please speak directly with your child’s classroom teacher or one of our friendly office staff, who will direct you to the appropriate person. A reminder, it is not appropriate to address issues directly with other children, this is the responsibility of school staff, and we take all matters seriously.
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READING EGGS
Well done to this week’s top three students who have completed the most lessons on Reading Eggs
1st: Soksambath Rm 16
2nd: Jasraj Rm 4
3rd: Ashaz Rm 17
Go and see Mrs Lindsay to get your prize!
If you are unsure of your child/rens Reading Eggs login please see their class teacher or Mrs Lindsay our
Learning Support Co-ordinator through the office
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SCHOOL DOCS
Randwick Park School’s policies are on a site called School Docs. Policies are regularly reviewed, this term’s focus is Health and Safety and includes
- Planning and Preparing for emergencies, Disasters and Crises
- Communication During an Emergency, Disaster or Crisis
- Emergency Closure
- Emergency Management
- Disaster Management
- Crisis Management
For access to School Docs, use the following login
Username: randwickpark
Password: rpscommunity
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DROPPING AND COLLECTING YOUR TAMARIKI/CHILDREN
When dropping your tamariki off in the morning please use our yellow coned drop-off area. This is for the safety of you and your tamariki. If you would like to walk your child/ren to class, please park out on the road, avoiding the yellow lines/ residential driveways.
Our school gates close at 2pm. Only parents/whānau who have a parking permit are permitted through the gates, as we have limited parking spaces.
If you have any questions, please contact our school office on 09 267 0112 or 0800438777, or email rpoffice@randwickpark.school.nz. Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation in keeping our tamariki safe.
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