Tuesday 22 October 2024 Rātū rua tekau ma rua o Whiringa-ā-nuku
Kia Ora, Kia Orana, Sat Sri Akal, Namaste, Talofa, Mālō e lelei, Fakalofa lahi atu,Bula Vinaka, Salam & Warm Pacific Greetings to you all
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WHAT’S ON AT RPS
Wednesday 16 October – Friday 1 November
Kahikatea Team start swimming at school
Wednesday 23 October
Manu Tīoriori Festival at the Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau, 7 pm
Tickets available from Greenmeadows Intermediate (29 Greenmeadwos Avenue, Manurewa)
Thursday 24 and Friday 25 October
Kowhai Team EOTC Trips – Kelly Tarltons and Massey Park Pools
Friday 25 and Tuesday 29 October
Kahikatea Team Massey Park Pools Trip
Monday 28 October
Labour Day – Public Holiday, school closed
Wednesday 30 October
Year 5/6 Athletics Day – all whānau welcome
Monday 4 – Friday 8 November
RPS Celebrating Diwali
Friday 8 November
Whole school assembly, Rooms 13 and 18 hosting, 2 pm all welcome to attend
Monday 4 – Friday 15 November
Kowhai team start swimming
Friday 15 November
Whole school assembly, Rooms 5 & 21 hosting, 2 pm all welcome to attend
Monday 18 – Friday 29 November
Rimu and Totara Team start swimming
Friday 20 December
Final day for 2024
Monday 3 February 2025
Start date for 2025
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WELCOME TO TERM 4
We hope that it has got off to a positive start for you all
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SPORTS CAMP 2024
Final Medal Count:
Gold Medals – 4
Silver Medals – 2
Bronze Medals – 11
What an incredible week it was at Sports Camp! Our students competed in a variety of sports that included Ki O Rahi, Cross Country, Badminton, Checkers, Kiwi Tag, Basketball, Volleyball, Orienteering, Tennis, Gaga Ball, Netball, Archery, Lacrosse, Hungerball, Air Rifle Shooting, Mountain Biking, Climbing, Flag Football, Pickleball, Chess, and Table Tennis.
Throughout the week, we witnessed the true spirit of kotahitanga (unity) as our students supported and encouraged one another. They displayed perseverance and resilience in the face of challenges, and a growth mindset by constantly improving and learning from their experiences.
From being victorious to hard-fought battles, our students dispalyed exceptional sportsmanship, teamwork, and dedication. They deserve to be proud of themselves and all they have experienced and achieved.
As a school we are very proud to announce that Randwick Park School won the Best Overall Performance prize, earning a $500 HART Sports Voucher! Additionally, we achieved an impressive Third Overall ranking across the entire week.
Congratulations to all our students for their efforts and achievements. Here are examples of some of the memories made and the friendships strengthened.
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AUCKLAND PRIMARY PRINCIPALS ASSOCIATION(APPA)REHU TAI YEAR 5 & 6 SPEECH COMPETITION
TERM 3
Congratulations to Ames Rhodes for taking out the APPA Rehu Tai Year 5/6 Competition as the OVERALL WINNER for the Auckland region!
Ames’ Speech was the favourite amongst the judges for his ‘mature approach to the concept of Kotahitanga and his powerful choice of words’. His speech was the one that ‘spoke to the judges hearts’ and was ‘the most memorable speech for all of us’
It was a Manurewa event, as 4 out of the 5 winners came from our local schools. Category winners being two students from Rowandale School (Rap and Flash Talk), one from Finlayson Park School (Spoken Word) and Randwick Park School the OVERALL WINNER.
Later this term Ames will represent Randwick Park and Manurewa at the Auckland Primary Principal’s end of year awards function.
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CHESS NATIONALS IN WELLINGTON
The chess trip to Nationals was amazing! We flew to Wellington on the last Friday of Term 3. We had Aymaan, Isaiah, Roland, Jaysal, and myself on the team as well as Miss Bleakley and Mrs Lindsay. The Chess Competition was held at Wellington College and there were 18 Intermediate teams from all over New Zealand to challenge. Overall we came 14th in New Zealand and had some tough games. It was a great experience. Afterward we also went to see Te Papa Museum and the Parliament buildings.
Thank you Miss Bleakley and Mrs Lindsay for looking after us.
By Ansh Chandra, Room 13
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YEAR 7 & 8 BASKETBALL
Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Basketball Teams who competed in the Counties Zone Basketball Tournament. The Boys finished 4th losing a close 3rd/4th game to Pukekohe Intermediate. The Girls had two close games in pool play, losing both by one point. They finished 5th. Both teams played hard and represented RPS with pride.
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YEAR 7 & 8 VOLLEYBALL
Last week our Year 7/8 Volleyball teams played in the Central Counties tournament. Both teams played some great volleyball across the day with our boys’ team placing fourth and our girls’ team placing sixth.
Thank you Mr Lologa and Miss Flo for supporting us on the day!
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR LEARNING ASSISTANT POSITION
Seeking a suitable applicant to support students (aged 5 to 13 years) who have a variety of neurodiverse conditions. You will work as part of a classroom team assisting the teacher with student learning and/or behaviour.
Hours of work are Monday to Friday (term time only) 8.45 am to 2.45 pm. Positions will be paid as per the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement.
Previous experience working with neurodiverse students or in a related field is an advantage but not a requirement. A full current driver’s licence will be beneficial.
Applicants are required to complete a Police Vetting application. Previous convictions do not necessarily prevent you from applying for this. The role will commence during Term 4 or by negotiation.
Applicants must be either NZ citizens or have a valid NZ work visa.
Please email your CV to s.booth@randwickpark.school.nz. Applications close on Friday 1 November 2024.
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DROPPING AND COLLECTING YOUR CHILDREN/TAMARIKI
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 on the road.
Our school gates are closed from 2 pm. 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 2670112 or 0800 438777. Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation in keeping our tamariki safe.
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CYBERSAFETY – PROTECTING OUR TAMARIKI ONLINE
As parents/whānau, you do everything you can to keep your tamariki safe.
Being online is no different, but the strategies to keep our tamariki safe are.
Here is this week’s Cyber Safety tip to ensure the online safety of our tamariki.
Keep track of online time
It is recommended that tamariki between the ages of five and 17 should have no more than two hours of screen time per day. So, it’s important to monitor your child’s online time, particularly children under the age of 14, to ensure they do not develop bad habits. Get your children to agree on a period of time, say 30 minutes per session, and set a timer to go off – don’t forget to make this a non-negotiable finish time. You should also switch off the home Wi-Fi at a set time each night (ideally before bedtime) so everyone has some ‘time-out’ from the internet. You can also try making some days ‘screen-free’ in your home to encourage everyone to pursue other more active and/or less technology-driven ways to entertain themselves.
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TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM GREENMEADOWS INTERMEDIATE
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Please visit their website for more information on SKIDS.
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MANUREWA LINK BUS – FREE TRANSPORT AROUND MANUREWA FROM WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY
For more information visit their website
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2024 FINAL COHORT DATE FOR NEW ENTRANTS
(5 year-old tamariki)
Term 4:18 November
2025 COHORT DATES FOR NEW ENTRANTS(5 year-old tamariki)
Term 1: 3 February/10 March
Term 2: 28 April/26 May
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 our lovely office staff or email enrolments@randwickpark.school.nz
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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 2691009
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BREAKFAST CLUB
MONDAY – FRIDAY
8:10 – 8:30 AM
in Te Kahukura,
all welcome
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SCHOOL HOURS
School starts at 8:40 am & finishes at 2:45 pm. If tamariki arrive after 8:40 am they are late and need to sign in at the back of our office with Miss Dot, our School Liaison Officer.
All students are asked to be off school grounds by 3 pm unless they are attending a sport training.
This is for safety reasons as we do not have supervision in case of an emergency, injury or incident.
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Please contact SKIDS (after-school care) if you need supervision for your child/ren on 0276275001 or 0800543922.
Thank you for your support with this.
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LABELLING CLOTHING ITEMS
We regularly have lost clothing. As you are aware school uniform items are expensive. To assist us in ensuring that we can return any lost items to their owner, please clearly label all items.
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READING EGGS
Well done to this week’s top 3 students who have completed the most lessons on: Reading Eggs
Kingstyn Toia-Tawhai, Room 26
Khalias Tini, Room 17
Hasnain Syed, Room 7
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.
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CHANGE OF CLOTHING FOR OUR JUNIOR TAMARIKI
If your child is in Year 0-4, we ask that you please pack them a change of clothing. This is incase of accidents which can occur at their age.
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OUR SCHOOL COUNSELLOR
Whaea Brenda Paschke is our school counsellor. She works four days a week. She can be contacted through our school office or by email counsellor3@randwickpark.school.nz
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KEEPING THE SCHOOL
UP TO DATE
Here are different ways you can
contact our school:
HERO App: You can view your child’s
progress and update their attendance
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Call: 09 2670112 or 0800 438 777
between 8:15 – 3:30 pm
or
Email: rpoffice@randwickpark.
school.nz for general inquiries,
absences@randwickpark.school.nz for attendance, and enrolments@randwickpark.school.nz for
enrolment-related queries
or
Pop in to see our office staff from 8:15 –
3:30 Monday – Friday.
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