Tuesday 28 April

Tuesday 28 April 2026     Rātū, rua tekau ma waru o Paengawhāwhā

Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Sat Sri Akal, Namaste, Talofa, Mālō e lelei, Fakalofa lahi atu, Bula Vinaka, Salam & Warm Pacific Greetings to you all

WHAT’S ON AT RPS

Tuesday 28 – Thursday 30 April
Vision bus on site – POSTPONED

Wednesday 29 April
Yr 7-8 Counties Boys Football

Friday 1 May
Whole school assembly, Rooms 8 and 25 hosting, all whānau welcome

Tuesday 5 May
Whānau hui, 5.30pm, staffroom, all welcome
Year 7-8 Counties Girls Football

Wednesday 6 May
Class photos
Year 5-6 MPSSA Boys Football

Sunday 10 May
Mothers Day

Friday 15 May
Teacher only Day
Staff Professional Development
SCHOOL CLOSED

Monday 1 June
Kings’ Birthday, school closed

TERM 1 ATTENDANCE & LEGO WINNERS

A big congratulations to Kotahitanga House, who had the highest attendance last week, well ahead of the other houses – an awesome effort! Special mention goes to Shayma (Room 32) and Samoana (Room 5) both from Kotahitanga, who were the lucky winners of our weekly attendance Lego draw. Happy building and enjoy your prizes! We also want to celebrate Room 27, who recorded the highest class attendance across the whole school last week. Ka pai to everyone for showing up ready to learn and giving it your best each day, keep it up!

HOUSE POINTS

Our winners for Week one were Te Hiringa, finally breaking Ururoa’s three week winning streak! Their flag will be raised this week.

TERM 2 LEARNING CONCEPT

At the start of the term, we began a new learning concept called Under the Spotlight. This unit focuses on The Arts and how dance and drama help us express our feelings, tell stories, and work together. It also encourages creativity, confidence, and connection with others. All tamariki will be working towards our 2026 school production at the end of the term.

Rimu Team (Year 1)
This term, the Rimu team will be discovering how dance is part of our everyday lives and communities. They will explore the ways their bodies can move, using actions such as jumping, stretching, twisting, and travelling through space. Students will learn how to change their movements by making them fast or slow, big or small, and strong or gentle. They will use ideas, stories, and feelings to create their own simple dances and work with others to share their ideas. Children will have opportunities to perform for their class or in small groups, building confidence and teamwork skills. They will also watch others dance and practise giving positive feedback about what they enjoyed.

Tōtara Team (Year 2)
In Term 2, Tōtara students are exploring how dance and drama can help them share ideas, express emotions, and tell stories. Through fun and engaging activities, they are learning to use movement, voice, and imagination in creative ways. Students will work together to create and perform simple pieces, building confidence and communication skills along the way. They are also learning the importance of listening, co-operating, and supporting one another as part of a team.

Kōwhai Team (Year 3/4)
Kōwhai students will explore how dance can tell stories and celebrate different cultures and communities. They will learn about a range of dances from around the world and share examples they already know. Students will practise using the elements of dance such as body, space, time, energy, and relationships to make their movements more expressive and meaningful. They will combine different actions and ideas to create their own dances. As they rehearse and perform, students will focus on important performance skills such as keeping in time, facing the audience, showing confidence, and working together. Through this learning, students will discover how movement can be used to share stories, emotions, and ideas.

Pōhutukawa Team (Year 5/6)
This term, the Pōhutukawa Team is taking centre stage as they dive into the exciting world of drama and dance. Students are building confidence, creativity, and collaboration skills as they explore movement, expression, and performance techniques. Classrooms are already buzzing with energy as tamariki experiment with choreography, develop characters, and rehearse scenes. All of this hard work is leading towards our school production at the end of the term. It has been fantastic already to see students stepping outside their comfort zones, supporting one another, and embracing the challenge of performing.

Kahikatea Team (Year 7/8)
The Kahikatea team will be developing their skills in both Drama and Dance this term. In Drama, they will use voice, body, movement, and space to create characters, communicate ideas, and work together in performances. They will also explore drama conventions such as freeze frames, narration, and role play to make their performances more engaging and meaningful. In Dance, students will learn about the purpose of dance in different cultures, including forms such as sāsā. They will practise coordination, balance, control, and confidence as they prepare and perform a variety of dance sequences. Throughout the term, students will reflect on their learning, accept feedback, and continue refining their performance skills.

WELCOME TO OUR NEW TEACHER – SEONA UTUPO

Hello everyone,

FUTURE FERNS SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP

SMART
A new assessment tool for your child

What is SMART? 
SMART (Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool) is a new online Ministry of Education assessment tool that schools can start using with tamariki in 2026. The assessment will give whānau and the teachers clear, consistent information about how your child is progressing in reading, writing, maths. SMART replaces an older tool, e‑asTTle. SMART is not a high‑stakes test (like an exam). It’s more of a learning check‑in, helping teachers understand what each student knows, what they can do and what they need next.

Randwick Park School will be using the tool twice-yearly with our Years 3 to 8.

How does SMART work?

SMART is designed to be simple and easy to use for students and teachers. Most students complete SMART assessments online. They work through one question at a time and answer by selecting an option, dragging and dropping, or typing a short response. The assessments are short, with most taking around 30 to 45 minutes.

Why does it matters?

SMART helps teachers identify what each learner can already do, what they need next and how best to support them. The information also strengthens conversations between parents and teachers, because it can give a clearer picture of progress across the year.

When will schools use SMART?

Schools use SMART twice a year in:

• Term 2: 20 April – 22 May.
• Term 4: 12 October – 13 November.

Within each time frame, schools choose the timing that best suits their classes. Schools also use SMART reports throughout the year to help plan teaching, track progress and share information with parents.

CLASS PHOTOS

Our class photos are scheduled for Wednesday 6 May. Please ensure your tamariki arrive to school on time and in full school uniform. 
Payment details will be sent out via email from Photolife after the photos have been taken. Let our office staff know if you have any questions.  

DENTAL CLINIC

Kia ora koutou katoa,

We are pleased to confirm that an Auckland Regional Dental Service (ARDS) Mobile Dental Unit is currently visiting Randwick Park School.

We plan to visit for 3 to 4 months.

A priority booking model will be used to offer dental appointments, these will include:

• Children where the need for dental treatment has previously been identified
• Children who may be experiencing pain
• Those children who have been waiting the longest for a dental examination
• Children who are identified as having higher dental needs

Parent/caregivers of children on our initial priority list will be contacted via email in the first instance to advise of our intent to see their child.

If you have not received notification your child is scheduled to be seen and your child is in pain or you have concerns about your child’s teeth, please phone 0212401982 to speak with one of our dental team.

If you would like to update any of your child’s details, including consent status, medical history or contact details, you can contact us via:

• By visiting the Mobile Dental Unit when it arrives at your child’s school
• Email: ARDS BrownsRoad (WDHB)ARDS.BrownsRoad@waitematadhb.govt.nz
• Phone: 0212401982 or 0800 TALK TEETH (0800 825 583)

Ngā mihi,
The Auckland Regional Dental Service.

LUNCH MENU

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