Tēnā koutou e te whānau,

How fantastic were our tamariki last week performing our production ‘Poseidon’s tale of the deep blue sea’. I was so incredibly proud of their performance and how quickly our tamariki learned their class dance routines, the waiata for the production. Our actors were amazing, memorising their lines, and having a very polished performance.

The production was an opportunity to bring all of our school community together, to achieve a common goal of putting on a live theatre performance for our whānau. Giving children the opportunity to perform at Baycourt theatre added to how special our first production was.

I am incredibly grateful to our staff, for going above and beyond to pull the show together. Thank you to Sue Taylor who led the process during term 1, and to Kate Barker for her leadership, communication and organisation this term. We could never have achieved our performance in such a short time - 3.5 weeks without Patrice from Gobsmacked productions. She is an incredibly talented lady, who expertly guided us through the process.

Thank you to our whānau for attending and supporting us throughout the week. Thank you all for your positive feedback and kind comments. They are much appreciated.

Reporting to parents information afternoon

Earlier in the term, we hosted an information session for parents about our mid-term reports and the new reporting requirements. The whanau that attended found this session incredibly informative. We will repeat the session again, on Wednesday 10th June at 3pm. We will also make a recording of the session. 

Health notice

We have noticed a few absences due to sore throats and we have a few children confirmed with strep throat. If your child is complaining of a sore throat, please take them to have it checked. Here is a link to a fact sheet from Te Whatu Ora in regards to strep throat.

https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/assets/For-health-providers/Education-sector/Early-learning-services/Fact-sheets/strep-throat-els-factsheet.pdf 


Tuakana Cross Country

Next week, on Wednesday 27th May we have our Tuakana Cross Country (year 4-6) at the beach. This year, the Arataki Friends of School are having a fundraising sausage sizzle on cross country day. Sausages can be pre-ordered in class on Tuesday or Wednesday morning at $2.50 per sausage.

Staffing Update

Whaea Georgia Kimpton - teacher in Room 6, has resigned from her position at Arataki School. Her final day of teaching Room 6 will be Thursday 2nd July. Ngawaiata McAllister has been appointed to take over from Georgia.

And for a bit of fun on a Friday, Hikurangi hosted an amazing Hui-a-kura today. Thanks Whaea Kirsty, Whaea Janelle and Miss Frost for my make-up makeover.  And don't Whaea Shelley and Matua Brian look amazing too.

Have an amazing weekend with your whānau.

Ngā mihi nui, Vicki Hiini

 

 

 

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Dates for the Diary

Click here for  2026 Term Dates

 

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In this issue:

  • News and Events
  • Arataki Friends of the School(AFoS)
  • ATK here Everyday
  • After School Care/Programmes
  • Community Notices
  • Extra Curriculars at Arataki

 

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NEWS AND EVENTS

 

 

ATK Shine on Stage

 

We are so very proud of our tamariki and how they shone on stage.  Below is a little photo dump and some writing from Room 8.

To watch the Facebook video posted by Gobsmacked click this link

 

 

 

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Friends of the School

 

 

 

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ATK here Everyday

 

Ka Rawe! Here are some of our amazing tamariki that have had 5 full weeks at school this term.  That means for these guys they have been here every ATK day this term.

Looking forward to celebrating those tamariki that nail the weeks to come. Kia kaha tamariki mā.

 

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SCHOOL LUNCH MENU

 

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EXTRA CURRICULARS 

@ ARATAKI

 

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AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

 

Our Friends at Fun First Football are filling fast for their most popular sunny Term 2 Programme! 

Simply go to https://funfirstfootball.co.nz/ to Book your Spot and to receive your kids Free FFF Tshirt! :) 

 

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COMMUNITY NOTICES

Kick off the weekend with good vibes every Friday Night at Baywave!

What's On
From 3pm onwards:
Aquaplay Station
Hydroslide
Manu Zone

From 7pm onwards:
Waves
Spa Pool access (11+)

*Spa Pool access for 11+ years only. **Food available to purchase from the Poolside Café until 6pm. Standard entry and child supervision conditions apply.

Hire the Tauranga Moana Cook Islands Culture Group for your next event!
We provide vibrant, authentic Cook Islands entertainment for birthdays, weddings, corporate functions, and community events.

Bringing the Cook Islands to you — with the graceful swaying of the hips, the sharp knocking of the knees and the beats of the drum.

Experience the beauty of our culture — from the graceful swaying of the hips and the sharp knocking of the knees to the beautiful tunes and beating of the drums.

 

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Play Time @ Arataki

 

 

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PRE LOVED UNIFORMS

 

Have your tamariki grown out of their uniforms? 

Please consider donating them back to the kura.  These uniform donations are:

  • sold to our whanau for donations of $5. The money raised is used for resources for our classrooms. 
  • used for our tamariki who may need them.

These donations are gratefully received at the school office.

We are especially in need of Polo Shirts please if you have any spare.

 

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Please remember to enrol your preschoolers as early as you can. This helps us to get prepared for their arrival.

To enrol you can click this link to the online application form or come into the office for an application pack.

For more information on enrolment check out our website www.arataki.school.nz

 

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