We have a few important updates for the weeks ahead, including some changes to our usual timetable due to an upcoming paid union meeting, and a Teacher Only Day focused on professional learning for our staff. Thank you for taking the time to read through the details.
Paid Union Meetings
The NZEI (Primary Teacher’s Union) has advised us that the next Paid Union Meeting will be held on:
Monday 25 August from 1.30pm
This meeting has been called following the rejection of the Ministry of Education’s recent offer to support staff, teachers and principals. Under Section 26 of the Employment Relations Act (ERA) 2000, all NZEI members are entitled to attend two paid union meetings per year.
What this means for our kura
Our kura will be open for instruction on this day. However, with reduced staffing while teachers and support staff attend the meetings, our afternoon sessions on Monday 25 August will run a little differently. In the afternoon, students will be shared across classrooms, and our timetable will be:
1:30pm–2:00pm – Learning time
2:00pm–2:30pm – Supervised Break time
2:30pm–3:00pm – Learning time
Please note: your child may not be in their usual classroom at the end of the day on Monday 25 August . If you would like to pick your child up early on this day, you are most welcome to do so.
Teacher Only Day: Friday 5 September
School will be closed for instruction on this day. Teachers will be participating in MOE facilitated professional learning focused on the NZ refreshed Maths Curriculum.
RPSTalent Show I am super proud of the 70+ students who have signed up to share their pūmanawa (talents) with their peers in our school Talent Show. I admire their confidence! Thanks to Miss Edwards and Miss Jenkins for organising this wonderful opportunity for our tamariki to shine.
Ngā mihi Kylie
Manaaki Stars
Week 4 Manaaki Stars Congratulations to the wonderful manaaki stars for Week 4: Eric R24, Amelia R22, Jacob R6, Isla R11, Klevin R26, Ari R1 Leigh Ann R35/36, Keenan R35/36, Jesse R33, Lylah R9, Nakshatra R7, Aarna R 16, Nevaia R3, Jasmine R28, Yaya R23, Beaudie R14, Tyler R30/31, Divleen R1, Kyrie R2, Samraat R8, Rudra R21, Ruben R10, Mack R18, Jeremy R5, Kelvin R27, George R13, Ziming R29, Ekam R34, Navya R13, and Devaditya R19
Week 5 Manaaki Stars Congratulations to the fabulous manaaki stars for Week 5: Brylee R15, Te Atiawa R25, Ranbir R 25, Lennox R22, Gurrehmat R11, Ranuli R15, Ethan R28, Cassie R17, Dilan R26, Amaira R16, Unaysa R33, Cooper T R24, Eveleen R18, Melody R29, Bosco R3, Evie R6, Kriya R21, Sophie R20, Claire R30/31, Leo R30/31, Gerrit R19, Nivarna R34. Tessa R23, Aaron R10, Ezekiel R9, Aiden R35/36, Harper R35/36, Laraya R2, Gurjazz R7, Enaya R8, Hodan R1, Anant R5, Melody R13, Doreen R13 and Kirea R27
Board of Trustee Election
Thank you to the 10 candidates who have put their names forward for the Rototuna PrImary School Board of Trustees election. Your support for our school is very much appreciated! To learn more about the candidates, you can read their statements by clicking on the link below.
This week we have focused on being determined - kia tūkaha. Next week we are focusing on kia pūmanawa - sharing our talents and learning from others.
Y3-6 Fun Run
Congratulations to all students that took part in the Y3-6 Fun Run last week. A special congratulations to the following students who placed.
LIfe Education Trust - Year 0, 1, 2, 3 students
Bike Safety
We have noticed a number of our tamariki riding to and from kura on bikes without wearing helmets. In New Zealand, it is the law for all cyclists to wear a standards-approved helmet, and it’s one of the simplest ways to protect yourself and your child against serious head injury.
Please ensure your child wears a properly fitted helmet every time they ride – to school, home, or anywhere in between. Let’s work together to keep our riders safe on the road: Be Smart - Be Safe - Be Seen.
Check out the attached information sheet on how to choose the best helmet for your child..
To support us plan our next new entrant classroom and our new entrant spaces for 2026 we encourage you to enrol your child at our school as soon as possible! The enrolment process is able to be done online via our website.
For 2026, the Board of Trustees has made the decision to accept out of zone enrolments for students who are turning 5 years of age in 2026 and starting school for the first time.
