Tuesday 2nd June 2026

Tuesday 2 June 2026     Rātū, rua 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

Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa
Celebrating Samoan Language Week

WHAT’S ON AT RPS

Thursday 4 June
Yr 7-8 Hockey

Friday 5 June
Whole school assembly – Rooms 20 & 22, 2pm, all whānau welcome
Cultural Dress Day

Wednesday 10 June
Counties Girls Rugby
Photolife Group and Team photos

Thursday 11 June
Year 5-6 League

Thursday 18 June
Book Battle at Greenmeadows Intermediate

Tuesday 23 June
Yr 7-8 Interzone Boys Rugby

Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 June
School Production “If Addison Ipswitch ruled the world…a cautionary tale”

Thursday 25 June
Yr 7-8 Interzone Girls Rugby

Monday 29 June
Yr 5-6 Netball tournament

Friday 26 June
Enviro Mufti Day – koha for our gardens

Tuesday 30 June
Yr 1-4 RPS Cross Country

Wednesday 1 July
Yr 5-8 RPS Cross Country

Friday 3 July
Last day of Term 2

Monday 20 July
First day of Term 3

Friday 21 August
Board mid term break – School closed

ATTENDANCE & LEGO WINNERS

Kotahitanga has done it again! After being knocked off the top attendance spot the previous week, they have worked their way back to first place. It was a very close contest, with Mana and Te Hiringa right behind them. Our school-wide attendance last week increased to 67.7%, showing positive progress from the week before.

We also have a new class leading the way for attendance. Congratulations to Room 32, who achieved an outstanding 85.2% attendance rate last week. Ka pai!

Regular attendance is one of the most important factors in student success. Every day at school gives opportunities for learning, building friendships, developing routines, and participating in school life. When students attend school consistently, they are more likely to achieve academically and feel connected to their learning and their peers.

Congratulations to Prisha (Room 32) and Lavinia (Room 22), who were the lucky Kotahitanga members to win this week’s LEGO attendance draw. Thank you to all our whānau for supporting regular attendance and helping our tamariki make the most of every learning opportunity.

HOUSE POINTS

Congratulations to Ururoa for taking out the Week 6 house points.
Their flag will be raised this week.

CHESS

For the second year running, our talented chess team of Lex, Nephi, Gurshaan, and Antonio emerged as South Auckland Primary Interschool Chess Champions. Competing against teams from seven other schools, they demonstrated outstanding skill, strategy, and teamwork to successfully defend their title and secure a place at the
National Championships.

Our Intermediate team of Raiden, Ames, Arsh, Willy, and Ibrahim also represented the school with pride. Facing strong competition from 15 other teams, they played exceptionally well and achieved a commendable 7th place finish out of 16 teams.  A huge thanks to Coach Andrew for working with our teams.

YEAR 7/8 BOYS RUGBY

Well done to our two Year 7/8 Boys’ Rugby teams who played at the Counties Zone finals . Our Open Weight boys placed second and our Under 60kg boys placed third overall. It is an excellent effort to have two teams placing at this event considering we only have 150 Year 7/8 students and were competing against far bigger intermediate schools.

TE REO MĀORI

Each week classes will be introduced to te reo Māori words or phrases to learn and use in the classroom. Tamariki and staff will be encouraged to replace everyday English words with te reo Māori and challenge themselves to use it throughout the week. Our aim is to grow confidence in speaking te reo Māori and deepen understanding of the language.

Here is this week’s phrase (sorry your speech button wont work)

TE HUI AKO CHANGE

MID YEAR REPORTING AND TE HUI AKO

We have reviewed the timing of our Te Hui Ako meetings to better align with the Ministry of Education’s expectations for reporting student progress and achievement to whānau.

As a result, there will be no Te Hui Ako or whānau conferences held this term. Instead, students will receive a mid-year report, which will be shared with whānau through Hero. The report will include information about your child’s progress and achievement in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics, along with a general comment from the teacher.

At the beginning of Term 3, on Tuesday 28 July and Wednesday 29 July, we will hold Te Hui Ako meetings. These meetings will provide an opportunity for students, whānau, and teachers to discuss the mid-year report, share student reflections and set learning goals for the remainder of the year. Further information about booking meeting times will be provided closer to the date.

You will notice some changes to the format and language used in this year’s mid-year report. One of the key changes is the introduction of achievement descriptors that align with nationally consistent reporting practices. Instead of the previous terms Above, At, Below, and Well Below, we will be using the following descriptors: Emerging, Developing, Consolidating, Proficient, and Exceeding.

• Emerging – Your child is beginning to develop the knowledge and skills expected at their year level. They are working towards curriculum expectations and benefit from ongoing support, guidance, and opportunities to practise their learning.
• Developing – Your child is making progress towards the knowledge and skills expected at their year level. They are building confidence and capability and are continuing to work towards consistently meeting curriculum expectations.
• Consolidating – Your child is meeting many of the expected learning outcomes for their year level and is strengthening their ability to apply knowledge and skills with increasing confidence and independence.
• Proficient – Your child is consistently demonstrating the knowledge and skills expected at their year level. They can apply their learning independently across a range of contexts and are meeting curriculum expectations.
• Exceeding – Your child is demonstrating knowledge and skills beyond those typically expected at their year level. They apply their learning confidently, independently, and in increasingly complex situations.

It is important to remember that learning is a journey. Students progress at different rates and may be working across different descriptors in different curriculum areas. The most important measure is the progress they are making over time.

The report will also include information about your child’s effort and engagement in learning, along with suggestions for how whānau can support learning at home. We look forward to sharing your child’s progress and continuing to work in partnership to support their learning journey.

ASSEMBLY CERTIFICATES

Congratulations to the following students who recieved a certificate at last week’s whole school assembly:
Rm 1: Divine Inso
Rm 3: Jayceon Mau-Kainamu
Rm 4: Ted Savage
Rm 7: Gurshan Singh
Rm 10: Jasman Singh
Rm 11: Gemini Toby
Rm 13: Genesis Akaroa-Elia
Rm 15: Jasnoor Kaur
Rm 16: Montrell Ngatai
Rm 17: Itania Peapea
Rm 18: Nyra Hei Hei
Rm 19: Majahsty Tyrell
Rm 20: Nicolette Lamese
Rm 21: Alfred Feero
Rm 22: Yisrael Ailima
Rm 24: Ayat Al-Mathhachi
Rm 25: Sherika Kumar
Rm 26: Justin Pasi Lio
Rm 27: Ikenna Odoemelam
Rm 31: Jahmilla Jamito

If Addison Ipswitch Ruled the World… A Cautionary Tale – SYNOPSIS

Meet Addison Ipswitch, a mad professor who “wants to rule the world!” His friends call him AI… if he had any friends. Follow him as he attempts to befriend Apple and Sam, who are meant to be working on their school project. He distracts them with influencers as they “just have a quick look.” Will AI take over the world, or will he learn to work alongside us? A modern-day conundrum. 

Tickets will be sold from Week 8 (Monday 8th June) from our school office
(cash and eftpos only). 

SPORTS COACH NEEDED

We are currently looking for someone to help support our sports coaches with after-school training. Strength and experience in rugby would be a real advantage. The role would involve helping with after-school training, as well as being available to attend tournaments and sports events during the week if possible.

This would be a paid position, with remuneration negotiable depending on experience and availability.

If you are interested, or would like more information, please contact our school office.

PARENT/WHĀNAU VOLUNTEER FOR MATARIKI

We are on the look out for parent/whānau who are keen to run lunch time activities during the week of the 29th June to 3rd July for Matariki. Please email m.tokolahi@randwickpark.school.nz if you are able to volunteer.

FREE IKURA/PERIOD PRODUCTS FOR WHĀNAU

Our school is committed to supporting student wellbeing and ensuring access to essential hygiene products. Free period products are available for students and families who may need them. Products can be collected discreetly through the school office or Year 5-8 teacher/kaiako.

We believe no student should miss learning opportunities because of period poverty. If your family would benefit from support, please don’t hesitate to reach out. All requests will be handled respectfully and confidentially.

For more information, please contact the school office on 0800 438 777.

LUNCH MENU

 View this terms lunch menu here!