Tuesday 4 March

CCSA (YR 7/8) AND MPSSA (YR 5/6) SWIMMING

Congratulations to our Year 5-8 Swimming teams who competed last week. We achieved some awesome results!  This was the first time we have ever entered a Year 7/8 team and only the second year for 5/6.  Well done to everyone! Big thanks to Miss Nash for preparing our swimmers. 

Year 5&6 Results
1st: 30m Year 6 girls Backstroke – Edith Vaiaia
3rd: Girls Medley- Nova Rhodes 
3rd: Girls relay – Edith Vaiaia, Nova Rhodes, Evany Ofanoa, Dinika Goyal

Year 7&8 Results
1st:100m Open Girls Freestyle, 50m Year 7 girls Freestyle, 50m Year 7 Girls Backstroke-Sophie Savali
2nd: Girls Relay-Aiyana Narayan, Shavarn TeRuna, Maira Khan, Sophie Savali
3rd:100m Open Boys Freestyle, 50m Year 8 Boys Breastroke -Isaiah Rhodes
3rd: 50m Year 7 boys Freestyle – Kobe Matiu 
3rd: Boys Relay – Isaiah Rhodes, Ames Rhodes, Mafu Roberts, Kobe Matiu

Ramadan started on Sunday March 2, and will last 29 or 30 days, depending on whether the moon’s crescent was visible the night before for Eid Al-Fitr.

KEY ASPECTS OF RAMADAN

• Fasting: Muslims fast from dawn (Fajr) until sunset (Maghrib), refraining from food, drink, and other physical needs.
• Suhoor & Iftar: Suhoor is the pre-dawn meal, and Iftar is the meal to break the fast at sunset.
• Taraweeh Prayers: Special nightly prayers performed in mosques during Ramadan.
• Laylat al-Qadr: The Night of Power, which falls in the last ten nights of Ramadan, is considered the most blessed night.
• Charity & Good Deeds: Giving to those in need (Zakat & Sadaqah) is highly emphasized.

OUR SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER

Matua Chad Robertson is our School Social Worker. He is loving working here at RPS.

If you need assistance or to chat you are welcome to pop in to see him through our school office, or call him on 0220139535 or 09 269 1009

TERM 1 COHORT TWO 10 MARCH

Next week we will be welcoming our next cohort of new entrant tamariki to our kura. Please ensure you and your tamaiti come to the school office by 8.30am, so we can finalise any documents needed for enrolments, and take you to class.

We look forward to seeing you, ready to start learning here at RPS. 

Headlice

We are currently experiencing a breakout of headlice in our school.

We ask that you please check your children’s hair thoroughly and treat eggs/lice if present.

SPORTS GEAR DONATION

Last week, Takanini Gurdwara Sri Kalgidhar Sahib Temple made an incredible donation of sports gear to our kura. This includes volleyballs, soccer balls, hockey sticks, and sports socks – all of which will be put to great use by our tamariki.

A massive thank you to the Sikh community for their kindness and support. Your donation will help our students stay active and engaged, fostering teamwork and healthy lifestyles. Ngā mihi nui for your aroha and generosity!

PATKA- WHAT IS IT?

Patka is a Sikh headgear worn by young Sikh boys to cover a small topknot called joora. 

In the Sikh religion, a Patka is used to keep a young boys long hair neat and tidy throughout the day.

For many Sikhs, long hair symbolizes their spirituality and connection to God. Sikhs do not cut their hair, regardless of gender. The turban, which holds the hair, is described by some Sikhs as their crown — and reflects their pride in their faith.

READING EGGS

Well done to this weeks top three students who have completed the most lessons on Reading Eggs

1st Divarsh Rm 17
2nd Eldrich Rm 17
3rd Jacob Rm 5

Go see Mrs Lindsay to get your prize!

If you are unsure of your child/ren’s Reading Eggs login please see their class teacher or Mrs Tina Lindsay our Learning Support Co-ordinator through our office
 

Hero App

Hero is our official site to gain up-to-date information Hero is our school management system. Below is the information on downloading the app, so you are kept informed with your childs progress and up-to-date school events.

2025 COHORT DATES
(enrolment dates)
FOR NEW ENTRANTS
(5 year-old tamariki)

Term 1: 10 March
Term 2: 29 April / 4 June
Term 3: 14 July / 18 August
Term 4: 6 October /  10 November

If you have any questions about enrolments and start dates please talk to one of our friendly office staff or email 
enrolments@randwickpark.school.nz

OUR SCHOOL COUNSELLOR

Whaea Brenda Paschke is our school counsellor. She works three days a week. She can be contacted through our school office, or by email  counsellor3@randwickpark.school.nz

BREAKFAST CLUB

8.00AM – 8.30AM

MONDAY-FRIDAY

IN TE KAHUKURA