Tēnā koutou e te iwi,

I hope you are all enjoying our beautiful winter days. Thank you to those who are using our quick drop off and pick up parking directly outside of school within the 10 minute time frame. This little change does make a big difference with access and congestion outside our kura.

Structured Literacy Evening

Thank you to all those whānau who attended our Structured Literacy Hui last week.

We had a great turn out, the hui was very informative and we will continue to keep you updated through Facebook and newsletters. If you missed the evening or have further questions please speak to your child's classroom teacher.

Teachers Only Day Monday 18 September 2023(Term 3 Week 10)

Our full staff will be attending the public launch of Te Tai Whanake ki Tauranga Moana Te Ao Māori local curriculum. The development of our curriculum through the collaboration of three Iwi, 67 kura, all ECE’s and kohanga reo is a huge achievement. On this day the content and the structure of our local curriculum will be shared and staff will be instructed on how to use it.

This is a Ministry of Education second approved teachers only day for Curriculum Refresh.

Principal Appointment - Quick Update

The Board of Trustees are meeting this weekend to shortlist the applicants.

Kia pai tō rā whakatā.

Noho ora mai,

Shelley Craig, Acting Principal

Weekly Prizes: Yummy Treats

Each week we have random spot prizes drawn from those whose attendance has improved and reached 100% for that week.

Half Termly: Movie vouchers, Baywave Passes …

Tamariki who are here everyday for the two weeks from Tuesday 8 until the end of week 5, Friday 18 August go into the draw for the above prizes.

This draw will be held again for those who are here everyday for the last 5 weeks of the term and drawn on Friday 22 September.

Termly: An MGP Scooter

There will be a prize draw for those who have been here Everyday from 8 August to 22 September to win an MGP Scooter.

Already loving the happy faces of those who have received their ‘Yummy Treats’

Tauranga Community Food Bank

Arataki School are getting behind the Tauranga Food Bank Appeal this year. We haven't been able to hold this over recent years due to Covid, but now that we can, let's show them all the manaaki and awhi that Arataki is made of.

Please bring your donations into the office foyer where boxes will be set up until 25 August.

All donations of non-perishable goods are welcome.

However, they are specifically requesting: