Tuesday 6 May 2025 Rātu ono 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
|
WHAT’S ON AT RPS
CELEBRATING NATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE WEEK
Monday 12 – Friday 16 May
Road Safety and Mental Health Awareness Week
Tuesday 13 May
Year 5/6 Boys Rugby
Bruce Pulman Park, Takanini
Thursday 15 May
Rimu Team Trip to Auckland Zoo
Friday 16 May
Pink Shirt Day
Support Staff Day
Whole School Assembly – Rooms 13 & 18 hosting
whānau are welcome to attend
Tuesday 20 May
Kowhai Team Trip to Auckland Zoo
Year 7/8 Boys Rugby
Bruce Pulman Park Takanini
Wednesday 21 May
Duffy Theatre
Year 5/6 Football
McLennan Park
Papakura
Thursday 22 May
South Auckland Intermediate Chess Competition
Manurewa Intermediate School
Tuesday 27 May – Thursday 29 May
Te Hui Ako
A meeting to share learning
Monday 2 June
Kings Birthday (Public holiday)
School Closed
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
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DUFFY ROLE MODEL ASSEMBLY
A Duffy Role Model assembly is an event hosted by the Duffy Books in Homes program where a role model visits schools to encourage literacy.
Last Friday, RPS welcomed Sulu Tone-Fitzpatrick to an assembly.
She is a former Netball Sliver Fern player who represented New Zealand internationally. Over her career, she played for a number of regional teams including the Central Pulse, Northern Mystics and Mainland Tactix.
Nga Mihi Sulu for sharing your journey to inspire our tamariki. Your story is an incredible example of resilience and perseverance towards achieving your goals.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
POHUTUKAWA TRIP TO THE AUCKLAND BOTANIC GARDENS
On Wednesday 30th April, it was a rainy day, and we had a trip to the Botanical Gardens. We were supposed to walk there, but the teacher said we had to go in the vans because of the rain. When we arrived we had a snack, and went to the Pavilion to meet our groups. In my group there was Evany, Mele, Lavinia, Aryaman and Aryaman’s Dad.
Along with another group, we went with Miss Caroline, and the first activity was to learn about the cycle of the Puriri tree. The cycle is the seed, then the Sprout and the fruit comes after. The fruit is eaten by a bird which then poops the seed out and then the cycle starts again.
We learned about different types of seeds and how seeds can be spread. Seeds can be spread by either the wind, water or by being attached to animals which moves the seed to a new location so another tree can grow.
Some of the highlights of this trip was potting the succulent plants, we could take home to keep. Also, discovering other places around the Botanical Gardens such as the duck pond, the children’s garden and the edible garden. Luckily for us the rain had stopped and we got to walk back to school together.
By Tupou and Dinika Rm 31
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OUR EXPECTATIONS FOR ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance at school is important to your child success and there is a clear connection between going to school regualry and doing well in the classroom. Making sure students attend and engage in learning is a shared responsibility.
As a parent, you are responsible for making sure your child attends school every day. If your child is going to be absent for any reason it is essential that you let us know as soon as possible.Notify us via phone, email or on the Hero app, to confirm your child absence and provide us with the reason.
We acknowledge that there are genuine reasons students may occasionally be absent. However, without regular attendance your child will struggle to make progress. If your child is absent regularly, or for extended periods, we will reach out to you to discuss the situation.
For more information on attendance, and your rights and responsibilities as parents or caregivers, head to the Ministry of Educations webpage under attendance.
|
|
|
TERM 1 ATTENDANCE
Our goal is to have 80% of our tamariki attending school regularly. Regular attendance over 90% or missing fewer than 5 days across a term. In Term 1 we had 61% regular attendance, this was an increase compared to 2024 but we still have some work to do to reach our goal of 80%.
|
|
|
|
|
RANDWICK PARK NETBALL DRESS PARADE
Congratulations to our Netball Club who won the Best Banner AND Best Dressed Club at the Dress Parade last Saturday. Ka pai girls!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
JACKETS FOR NEW STUDENTS
Last week, all students who have joined Randwick Park School since Term 3, 2024, were given a free jacket. These waterproof jackets have a warm fleece lining and were generously donated by KidsCan.
Students who enrolled before Term 3, 2024, should have already received a jacket. If their KidsCan jacket no longer fits, they are welcome to bring it to school, and we will do our best to provide a replacement. It must be clean and tidy.
|
|
|
|
|
VISION BUS AOTEAROA
Last week, 21 students received new glasses!
Each student chose their frames, and the results look fantastic. We’re incredibly grateful to the dedicated team from the Vision Bus, run by the Auckland University School of Optometry and Vision Science, for making this possible . Thank you for helping our students see clearly and feel confident!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PINK SHIRT DAY
Pink Shirt Day is when Aotearoa comes together to take a stand against bullying. This event promotes kindness, inclusion, and takes a stand against bullying. It began as a movement to support a student who was bullied for wearing pink, and has since become a symbol of respect and acceptance. Wearing pink is a simple but strong way to spread the message – bullying has no place in our community.
On Friday, 16th May, all staff and students are invited to wear pink to school to show support for creating a safe, caring, and inclusive school environment.
|
WINTER MONTHS
As the weather changes and the months get colder, please make sure students wear our winter school uniform (Navy trackpants, school poloshirt, school jersey and closed covered shoes) that they are clearly labeled with their name.
If for any reason, your child is unable to wear school uniform, please send a note with them.
|
|
|
|
|
|
READING EGGS
Well done to this week’s top three students who have completed the most lessons on Reading Eggs
1st: William Rm 4
2nd: Eldrich Rm 17
3rd: Jasraj Rm 4
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
|
DENTAL CLINIC ONSITE FOR TERM 2
As you may have seen, we have the Children’s Mobile Dental Clinic onsite at RPS for the term.
If your child has any dental needs please call Ards on 0800 TALKTEETH to book an appointment.
No walk-ins are available.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION NEW PARENT PORTAL
The Minister of Education launched a new and informative webspace for parents and whānau designed to help support children’s learning at home and strengthening the relationship between families, schools and kura.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SCHOOL LUNCH FOR THIS WEEK
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
English
Amharic
Arabic
Chinese (Simplified)
Dutch
Filipino
French
German
Gujarati
Hindi
Italian
Malayalam
Maori
Portuguese
Russian
Samoan
Spanish
Telugu
Urdu
