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TUAKIRITANGA

Tuakiritanga / Identity


“Inā kei te mohio koe ko wai koe, I anga mai koe i hea, kei te mohio koe. Kei te anga atu ki hea”
If you know who you are and where you are from, then you will know where you are going

The ability to stand confidently in their unique self. 

Kei te tū kaha, tū maia i tīna ake ahurei.

  • Tū - to stand
  • Aki - to encourage
  • Kiri - skin
  • Tanga - time or circumstance 

AHUREA

Ahurea / Culture


“Inā kei te mōhio koe ko wai koe, I anga mai koe i hea, kei te mōhio koe. Kei te anga atu ki hea”
If you know who you are and where you are from, then you will know where you are going

The ability to support others to develop a sense of belonging at Rotokawa School.

Kei te mihi ētahi atu ki te whānau o Rotokawa.

  • Ahu - to tend, foster, nurture
  • Rea - young shoot/Growth

 

WHAKAMANA

Whakamana / Pride

 

“Ko au ko koe, ko koe ko au"
I am you and you are me

The ability to empower others to take pride in who they are and themselves as learners at Rotokawa School.

Ka whakamana i ētahi atu, ki te eke angitu.

  • Wha/whā/whaka - cause something to happen, empower
  • Mana - prestige, influence, power

 

MANAAKITANGA

Manaakitanga / Kind and Caring practices

 

"Manaaki whenua, manaaki tangata, haere whakamua"
Care for the land, care for the people, go forward!

The ability to reflect on the situation at hand and display, offer and encourage others to also use safe, caring and kind practices.

Nā te huritao me te mahi o te ākonga, hei aki ai ētahi atu ki te tiaki i ngā tangata, i ngā mea i ngā taiao.

  • Mana - prestige, influence, power
  • Aki - to encourage
  • Tanga - time or circumstance

 

RANGITIRATANGA

Rangatiratanga / Leadership
 

“He waka eke noa”
A canoe which we are all in with no exception

The ability to display empathy, knowledge, understanding and innovation while guiding others to achieve their full potential.

Nā te aroha, me te mōhiotanga o te ākonga hei aki aki ia i ētahi atu ki te whakatutuki i o rātau tino pukenga.

  • Ranga - weave, plait
  • Tira - company of travelers
  • Tanga - time or circumstance

 

KAITIAKITANGA

Kaitiakitanga / Guardianship

 

“Titiro whakamuri, kokiri whakamua”
Look back and reflect so you can move forward

The ability to show oneself as a nurturing and caring learner who protects people, the environment, learning and knowledge.

He tangata akaiaki o ngā mea katoa i ngā wā, i ngā wahi.

  • Kai - input/to feed, sustain - physically, mentally, spiritually
  • Kaitiaki - guardian, Protection
  • Aki - to encourage
  • Tanga - time or circumstance 

Vision and Values

The following vision statement and values were created with consultation of students, staff and the community.

Our Vision

Whakaarohia etahi atu; he pai ki te kura, he pai ki te ako, ki te whakapai ake i to wawata.
Consider others; enjoy school, enjoy learning, to improve your future.


Our Values

Have fun – Include others – Be respectful – Be safe and responsible – Be truthful

These values guide our curriculum and learning across the school year.

Our Mission

Creating exciting learning through stimulating, challenging, supportive, inclusive and relevant experiences.

School Crest And Motto

The crest shows the warrior chief on the prow of a canoe. It represents an old motto “Kia Hiwa Ra” which means “Look Ahead” – the current school motto “Whakaaro Nui Ki Etahi” means “Great Thoughts for Others” or “Consider others”.

Teachers use these terms with the children in class to support their learning along with our school vision and values.
 

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Latest Notices

REMINDER: Teacher Only Day – Monday 21st July
15 Jul 2025

REMINDER: Teacher Only Day – Monday 21st July

Kia ora e te whānau,
As previously communicated, there will be a Teacher Only Day on Monday 21st July to allow our staff to engage in professional learning and development focused on the Revised Mathematics Curriculum.

Please note that the school will be closed for instruction on this day and will reopen as usual on Tuesday 22nd July.

Ngā mihi,

Rotokawa School

???? Breakfast Club is Back! ????
14 Jul 2025

???? Breakfast Club is Back! ????
Kia ora e te whānau!

Breakfast Club is running every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8.15am to 8.50am in Room 4.

This is a warm, welcoming space where tamariki can enjoy a kai, have a chat, and get ready for a great day of learning. All students are welcome — no need to sign up, just pop in!

???? If you’re able to donate items like bread, margarine, Milo, Ricies, or cornflakes, these would be gratefully appreciated.

If you have any pātai or would like to kōrero, feel free to pop in and see Whaea Christina.
Ngā mihi nui!

Nau mai, hoki mai - Welcome back!
14 Jul 2025

Nau mai, hoki mai - Welcome back to Term 3

We hope that you all had a safe and restful winter break!

Just a reminder that Rotokawa School starts back for Term 3 today, Monday 14th July with the 9am bell. Due to the weather, we will postpone the Whakatau to a later date.

Please head over to the Pinned facebook/Skoolloop posts to see the most up to date calendar dates for Term 3!

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