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PTA Colour Run Success!
Congratulations to our PTA for organising an incredible Colour Run event! The weather was absolutely perfect, and it was wonderful to see our tamariki running, laughing, and enjoying themselves with their friends. These events bring our kura community together, and we are so grateful to everyone who contributed to its success.

He Pūmanawa Team - Arts Showcase
We were so proud of our Year 3 tamariki who performed their Arts showcase last week for the school and whānau. They did so well and we loved every item!

Year 1 and 2 Athletics – What a Day!

Yesterday, our Year 1 and 2 tamariki had an awesome time at their Athletics event! It was great to see many whānau attend to watch them try their best at every event and cheer them on. A massive thanks to everyone who supported or helped make the day run smoothly—you’re legends! What a fun day for our youngest athletes—ka pai, Year 1 and 2! 🌟

Year 6 Waimarino Trip
As a special way to mark the end of their primary school journey with us, our Year 6 students enjoyed their  much-anticipated trip to Waimarino. This was a fantastic day of fun together as a team before they move on to the next stage of their schooling.

We were presented with our mural project last week and it was blessed by George Kana, our Kaumatua. We are in the process of  attaching it to the hall wall. It is absolutely stunning and showcases the beauty of our local environment. Congratulations to everyone involved with this project and a special thank you to Helen Hart and Tina Anderson for working closely with the three talented students (Zara, Nina and Darliss) from Rototuna High School to make this mural a reality. It is a special taonga (treasure) for our kura 🌟  Zara, Nina and Darliss also won a Rototuna High School Award for their contribution to the community as a result of their mural collaboration with our school.

Last week, we had the privilege of welcoming Ngāti Wairere Kaumātua and representatives to our kura for a truly special occasion. Together, we celebrated our new vision, Kia Manawanui – Strong of Heart, and acknowledged the incredible contributions of Ngāpare Hopa, our Kaumātua. It was an honour to share this milestone with Ngāti Wairere, whose guidance and wisdom continue to enrich our kura. The visit was a powerful reminder of the importance of connection, culture, and community in shaping who we are and where we are heading. Ngā mihi nui to everyone who made this event so meaningful—it is a moment we will cherish as we carry our vision forward. 🌿

As the year wraps up, it’s time to celebrate and farewell our wonderful Year 6 students. This milestone marks the end of their primary school journey, and our Year 6 Leavers’ Ceremony is a cherished tradition at our kura. We warmly invite whānau to join us for this special event, where we will reflect on their achievements, share memories, and send them off with all our best wishes for the next exciting chapter in their lives.
📅 Date & Time: Tuesday 10 December @ 6pm
📍 Venue: School Hall

We can’t wait to celebrate with you and make this a memorable send-off for our Year 6 tamariki 🌟

Service to School Celebration
We are looking forward to hosting our annual Service to School Celebration, a special event to acknowledge the dedication and mahi of those who have gone over and above for our kura.

📅 Date & Time: Friday 13 December @ 11am
📍 Venue: School Hall

We warmly invite whānau to join us as we celebrate these contributions and express our gratitude for the people who make our kura such a special place. 

Enjoy the rest of your week whānau,

Ngā mihi, 
Kylie

A huge congratulation to our Interschool Athletics Team who competed at Southwell School on Monday 25th November. The team performed amazingly well and represented our kura with manaaki. There were some outstanding results achieved which are listed below;

Year 4
2nd in Cricket Ball Throw  - Deiss
2nd in High Jump - Nathan
3rd in Long Jump - Archie
3rd in 100m sprints - Archie

Year 5
3rd in High Jump - Unaysa
3rd in 100m sprints - William
3rd in 800m - Lola

Year 6
3rd in high Jump - Jake
2nd in Long jump - Jake
3rd in 800m - Alex

Relay Results
Yr 4 Girls Relay 3rd place
Yr 4 Boys Relay 2nd place
Yr 5 Boys Relay 3rd place
Yr 6 Boys Relay 2nd place

Our uniform will be in stock at the Brand Makers in January 2025. You can attend the store to try on and purchase.
Below are the contact details for the Brand Makers:

Kia Manawanui Time
Our Focus for this Week: We are Caring (Manaaki)

Congratulations to this group of wonderful Manaaki Stars for Week 6, Term 4:
Theo Rm 26, Mira R5, Mehreen R15, Andrew R28, Alex R34, Sienna 35/36, Cole 35/36, Tyson R20, Sanav R16, Lianna R17, Mikayla R24, Kaizer Rm 12, Bayley R13, Sasha R8, Krisha R18, Zoe R25, Harry R3, Bella R14, Sarah R33, Rahyl R9, Tyler R21, Indigo R30, David R22, Amyra R2, Lakshita R4, Madina R27, Hussain R7, Shaina R29, Sulaiman R10,Cooper R1, Emma R30/31, Avinoor R11, Minuthi R19

Maddy R18, Mickey R29, Mehtab R15, Mariana-Rose R3, Rock R24, Layla R28, Johan R20, Keenan R30 yes
Anira R9, Coco R16, Japman R14, Isla R12, Cynthiyaa R2, Angelus R33, Elodie R1, April R34, Avleen r5, Daniel R7, Vanshika R17, Joseph R22, Tāpahi R8, Kaylee R13, Lara R 11, Ethan R30/31, Mia R33, Yuvraj R26, Alera R19, Emma R4, Sammy R10, Zade R25, Jasmine R27, Lechia R23, Bikash R21

 Get ready to celebrate the end of the year with RPS’s first Spirit day!

Please take the time to look through our  Lost Property, located in the Hall for any missing clothing. Any unclaimed clothing will be donated to a local charity during the School Holidays

Your child’s class list is already loaded, just jump on to myschool.co.nz.
Simply add your details, check that you want everything on the list, then click and confirm – and  get your delivery underway.

Good luck to all the Rototuna Primary students who have signed up to participate!  You can register by clicking on the link below. 

1. Paige Bryant

2. Breanne Ang

3. Malakai Major

4. Asher Coventry

5. Antinea Chilese

6. Ivar- Dawn

7. Ellie Thomas

8. Emma Anderson

9. Emma Maunsell

   10.  George Thomas

Congratulations to the following students for their achievements in the  Speech NZ Examinations Awards: