TE KURA TAUMATA O (Panguru Area School) Edition No 1, February 2016

Ma wai ra e taurima te marae i waho nei. ma te Tika ma te Pono me te Aroha Who will stand to deliver on the marae now, let it be truth, let it be right and let it be love. A guiding reference for the next generation of the principals that have kept us strong in all we do. As they one day will take the place of our elders.

Tena ra koutou e nga whanau,e nga rau rangatira o wa tatou marae, nga haukainga, o Panguru puta noa. He tika ra kia tuku nga whakawhetai,nga mihi tuatahi ki te atua nui i te rangi kia whakakororia ki a ia mo tana manaakitanga, me tana aroha hoki. Na ka tuku mihi mau mahara me te aroha kia ratou ma kua tau atu ki tua i te arai haere, haere, haere atu ra ki te kainga i hangaia i to tatou atua. Ki nga whanau e noho pani mai i waenganui i nga hararei tae noa ki te wiki katahi ano kua pahure ka tuku ra tatou nga tamariki, mokopuna, me nga kaimahi o te kura nga mihi aroha kia koutou katoa. Ka huri mai ano kia tatou nga kanohi ora,ko te wawata kia noho ora tatou katoa kia piritahi hoki, ahakoa nga piki me nga heke.

Welcome back to Te Kura Taumata o Panguru 2016. Our Year of Great achievements, high expectations and utter commitment to even better and more success ​ than ever! Well we sure have started with a fantastic high in terms of enrolments. Our classes are filling up to the rafters with very enthusiastic, bright bubbly and smiley faced children that are keen to take on the world of learning. To all our new parents and new students, I sincerely hope you enjoy your time at Te Kura Taumata o Panguru. A Special thank you to all our parents who attended the schools open day held on the 27th of January, we are certainly pleased with the outcome and would like to extend and invitation to all new parents to come in to the school sit in on classes, although it is courteous to inform the school office that you are coming in so the teacher can be informed or sign up to our School face book page or go on our school website www.kurapanguru.com or just keep up to date with what is ​ ​ happening at our school and in our community through newsletters and talking with your children.

Our school is a BYOD school which means that students are allowed to bring add value to their learning. Please contact the school office , ask for Darlene on Monday to Wednesdays 9­ 3.30pm and she will talk you through the deals we have for chromebooks and ipads.

Our school office hours are open Monday to Friday 9-1pm , after this time the phones will be put on night service and your calls will be dealt with the next working day alternatively you can email Tracey Te Tai at [email protected] or [email protected] ​ ​ ​ This is to ensure efficiency in dealing with your queries in a timely manner.

School Uniform Our students are looking fantastic in their uniforms , this shows the pride that they not only take in themselves but in their school. ​ Please ensure that your child is in the correct school uniform every day, and note that jandals are not school footwear these are a casual footwear for other activities. ​ ​ School homework Due to feedback from the parent community, there is a school wide effort this year to ensure all students have homework every day.Please ask your child about ​ their homework often.You may see them on their computers on a site called e ako, education perfect , mathsbuddy, studyit or working from a Sigma book or they may have a handout that is labelled homeplay or just writing in their books.We are pleased with the children’s attitude to our homework push this year and are committed to seeing it through the whole year with regular intervals of receiving feedback not only from the students but from you as parents as well.

Please check the calendar of events keep in a handy place. Like our students who have to set goals teachers have to as well so one of my goals is to communicate to the parent community better and more regularly as sometimes parents don’t know what is going on and get annoyed with short notice given etc, so to combat this I am sending out a separate flyer to advertise the events as we know them now, so ask that you put it in a safe place so that you can check when you need to. A warning though, sometimes there are opportunities that come up out of the blue and because I don’t like our children to miss out I will take the liberty to allow myself or my students to attend an event with parental permission. YOU still have the right to refuse permission. I and my staff are only the caretakers of your children, known in law as “loco parentis’. The newsletter is full with ‘student voice’. They are not all grammatically correct, but we are a school and their mistake is our core business, so enjoy the read!

Ukulele Summer Camp Noho Taiao - Summer Holidays There were haka performed first, ‘Ka e kei te The best thing I experienced during the holidays wiwi’, then ‘E kau ki te Tai e’, and then finally, The Ukulele Summer camp in Rangi Point was was the Noho Taiao where a whole group of ‘Ara Ngaphui e’. Each haka was fierce, ful pukana was on from our eldest Matua to the really amazing, with all of my friends there and teenagers get together and learn all about the Warawara. smallest Teina, tongues out, feet stomping, just seeing the looks on their faces was so funny, leaving giant holes and footprints in the sand. We were about to leave, until another fleet of and for some of the squad it was their first time I learnt about Maungapohatu. This was very high and scary. There is a big drop and it feels waka arrived. All that was said was on a marae, but just to see them in general was like I am on top of the Sky Tower. Peowhairangi, a waka roopu that our fleet had a raruraru with. We stayed in a group, turned the best time of my life. Like seeing them all the We learnt a new song, ‘ Kaiwhare’, towards them like a powhiri was taking placed. way up in the north in the , and showing learning about the Warawara and how we can Matu Mokai stood forward as a kaimihi them around my home. be Kaitiakitanga for my generation. The Noho Taiao is all about environmental sustainability speaking, telling us what we use to be like and I wish the camp could have been longer like at within kura and the wider community. his main kaupapa was the TPPA. How it shall not happen. With a massive roar, they started least a week, from Monday to Monday, so me, If any young people want to be involved, contact the kura for dates in January 2017. the haka. The ihi from both whanau was Mary, Mereana, and Niheta could show them building up, glaring at each other, eye to eye, throughout their whole haka and then it was around some more. And going to Taikarawa was I learnt about Project Possum which is a regular event in Northland, that our school is involved in our turn to respond. The call goes out, ‘E kau cool but also very scary for me, because when every two years. ki te tai e’!!, explosive roar responds ‘Ahh Hii’!!. And there began our haka to them once again, everybody was doing bombs, I was the only one Na Harley Manners eyes were locked, not a budge, until we out of the water, due to my fear of heights. If I finished.

can not see the bottom I won’t jump, it’s like I’m Waitangi 2016 After this Matua Mokai spoke once more then

safe but too safe, but the hours of practice were ended on one knee head down. Our Matua I participated in 2016’s Waitangi Waka Paddle Mohi comes out doing a wero. He moved. as one of many kaihoe. very short for me but for everyone else the hours swung his pukaea. presenting it to the Mukai,

were too long, but in other words everything was and at that moment our whanau were once We started our day at 5 o’clock in the morning. again entwined. An early wakeup to make sure we had enough well balanced throughout the three days This manpower to be able to paddle the great year I wish the new squad member for Te Kura Na Vincent Watkins Ngatokimatawhaorua. Taumata O Panguru “TKTOP” the best of luck and The numbers were counted and we had more the same for the next up and coming squadys in than enough to venture on our tupuna’s waka. throughout . A series of salutes were under way, and the thundering echoes that filled the air as the

canoes came ashore. Our men and women Na Allen Karena lined up ready to haka to everyone.

Karate sessions have started with Level 2 Learners Licence - 3 Day Sensei Gary, belts and certificates from 3/3, 100% students achieved Level 2 programme November last year will be presented 1 student achieved course endorsement to students this week. in Te Reo Maori Level 3 in Merit. One student in Level 2 When: Wednesday 23-Friday 25 Taonga Takaro with Matua Wiremu achieved NCEA Level 3 as February 2016 Sarich from Te Oranga Years 1‐13 well. Where: Matauranga, Hauora Hokianga Weeks 7‐9 in the mornings, Thursdays. One student in Level 2 achieved Vocational Time: 9.30am - 2.30pm Pathways award at Level 2 Weetbix TRYathlon Sunday, 10th April, Nau Mai, Haere Mai 2016. 7‐15 years olds. Website for Level 3 1/1 100% student achieved Sport and Physical more information http://try.weetbix.co.nz/events/bay‐o Level 3 activity updates f‐islands RYDA programme on the 16th March, Te Ahu Kaitaia. RYDA is a series of practical and powerful Years 11-13 student achievement and School Swimming Sports Day Wednesday 24th Feb workshops that aim to change the way young learning……. people think about road safety. As part of an at school Years 1­13, starting interactive one-day experience, students ​ All of the students have completed a NCEA 10.40am (straight after kai iti) experience braking at different speeds, devise Planner and Assessment calendar which will be Nau mai haere mai. We will be finding travel strategies that will work for them in the real ​ shared with parents, whanau on our ‘Meet and world and get tips from road safety experts on out who are swimming champions are, house Greet’ afternoon. how to protect themselves, their friends and family. winners and parent/teacher relay vs senior Perhaps the most impactful moments come from students last event of the day. Students have achieved their first course for the year, the personal stories of loss and survival. First Aid and are all certified. This qualification is

North Hokianga Primary Schools valid for two years. Ashley Faliu and Ngawaka Makaua are our SADD Swimming Sports Years 1-3 at Kohukohu representatives for 2016 where they promote Primary School, Years 4-8 at Broadwood Five students will be involved in a Papa Taiao Earth Care awareness of students against driving dangerously. Trades Academy, based in Broadwood Area School where They attend two planning hui, National Conference Area School, Friday 26th Feb they are learning all aspects of education and ​. and facilitate four activities using the website as ideas sustainability and enterprise related to the whenua for among the student population. Years 11-13 competed at a Intro to Croquet on more information go to http://www.papataiaoearthcare.nz e­learning classes have started where our 16th Feb in Kaitaia and won their tournament congratulations Vincent and Ngawaka, Clayton students are learning via an online Vincent Watkins is the student representative for 2016 community using video conferencing, google

and Patrick came third. and represents the student body at BOT level. hangout and learning sites online. Level 2 and

3 Mathematics, Level 3 Biology and Level 1 Northland Secondary Schools Senior Touch NCEA Results 2015 Music. Whaea Richalene is teaching Te Reo Tournament, Years 11‐13 Kaikohe, 11th (Interim) Maori for beginners online to Excellere College March. students in Whangarei. Below are Ashley and Level 1 Vincent in a VC Statistics session with Steven 4/6, 67%students achieved Level 1 Hughes, Deputy Principal at Reporoa College. 1 student achieved course endorsement in Merit in Te Reo Maori.

Project energize is in the planning stage with Years 1-8 teaching staff and Joel Quita Moses from Sport Here are the career Northland. Joel will be here on a fortnightly basis and aspirations of the youngest implementing Ready, Set, Go (Athletics) with Years 1-8 students in our Kura! students. Go to www.sportnorth.co.nz click on Primary ​ ​ Schools for more information. Whaia ou moemoea! When I grow up I want to be a…

Architect ­ Doctor ­ Alexis Sales Assistant ­ Stevie Selor Dayn

Builder ­ Tevita Baker ­ Pastrana

Police officer ­ Haami Bus Driver ­ Cyprus Boxer ­ Haami Jay

Bus driver ­ Angel

Doctor ­ Christina Police officer ­ Xavier

Vet ­ Neveah

Petrol sales assistant Mechanic

Rohario Christopher

Baker ­ Bernice Doctor ­ Hawaiki Doctor ­ Marlin

Gym Instructor ­ Tangiroa

ART EXHIBITION AT Careers Coach Visit to Panguru on 12th VILLAGE ARTS KOHUKOHU ON NOW! February

DAMON & Matua PETER Mike Pero Careers Coach

Year 1 to 13 students were able to Te Kura Taumata o Panguru Students with visit this Careers Coach We were Whaea Donna & Matua Peter able to explore a variety of Career

options and paths.

Tena Koutou

A panui has been sent to inform whanau of the Batons Up Fundraiser for Kapa Haka later this term. The batons up will take place at the Meet and Greet evening 4th March at the school. If your child is in years 6-13 expect to see 2 tickets attached to the panui. Should you wish to speak to me concerning this, please contact Shirley Frost at the school.

WAITANGI DAY 2016

On Saturday, my

family and I

drove to

Waitangi with

whaea Nadine

and George Jack

because my

mum’s car broke down. We arrived at

Haruru Falls and caught a bus. We hiked

down a gigantic hill and saw the marvellous WAITANGI 2016 A SLICE OF OUR PARADISE Mr Kelvin Davis. There were so many amazing I went to Waitangi and I went on the car rides. We Last week on Tuesday the 9th of February, we had and eye-boggling rides it was hard to choose went up the top to get a kai and we watched whae Ani visitors at our kura from France. We got to know their which one to dash to first. It didn’t matter to doing kapahaka. There were lots of people and they names, and they learnt about who we are and the Whetu and I because they were all screaming were marching with their flags to the treaty grounds. beauty of Panguru. We got into small groups and “FUN”. We watched the NZ Youth Choir with Norma Dee and whaea Ani and whaea After spending loads of mum’s money and whaea Mina. Mina gave us a partner getting thrills from the fantastic rides, we Whetu Maia Hotere­Thompson from France who we went to see whaea Ani performing with had to introduce to the Hatea. She was amazing. I enjoyed the poi kura. It was fun because they sang “Ngatokimatawhaorua”. because I was with Mary We quickly grabbed something to eat and and our visitor from made our way back to Kerikeri to our motel France was a girl from a because it started to rain and the rain was place called Deyeap and getting heavier. When we arrived back at our her name was Mao, motel, we all fell asleep for a super long time. Hinepito Wijohn My family and I had a great day at Waitangi.

Atiria Hotere-Thompson ...BONJOIR…

My favourite part was meeting people from France and singing songs. Marlin Williams

On the weekend, I went to Waitangi with Atiria, Whetu, Whaea Whaiora and my mum. We stayed at a hotel in Kerikeri. We unpacked our bags into our room and went for a walk but, there was a problem!! Whetu picked up a cactus and she had prickles in her hand. Mum sorted it and we made our way to Waitangi. George­Jack Wijohn

SURFING Waitangi Day! Equipment needed: An example of Instructional Writing. On the 6th of February 2016, My Mum and I ● To always have a life jacket because it can save your life Purpose: How to surf went to Waitangi Day. ● Materials: ● A hoe/paddle to use to paddle

● Wetsuit ● a spare Hoe/paddle Firstly when we got there we had a kai, my Mum ● Surfboard ● Two balers had a Burger and I had a Hot Dog on a stick! my ● Waves ● A bottle of sun lotion on a hot day ● Help mum and I. then went over to the stage and ● Walkie talkie in case emergency ● GREAT ATTITUDE watched a load of performances. We even Rules: watched Whaea Ani perform Kapa Haka, 1. You are not allowed to be Negative on a waka METHOD: alongside with her group. 2. you are not allowed to stand up on a waka ● 1) Put your Wetsuit on. 3. No matter what you must have a Life Jacket at all ● 2) Get a Surfboard. I had a cool day out with my mum. We had Ice times especially on rough water ● 3) Practice on the dry land, paddling and Cream and everything. My favourite part 4. To work together as a great team paddling throughout the whole day was Kiwi­Yo Ice Cream 5. Never flip the waka on the armor because it will ● 4) Check surf conditions. and being able to have just me and my Mum go to “Break” 6. To always say karakia before you go on a waka ● 5) Carry board into water. Waitangi Day. 7. Incase you flip a waka you must have at least two ● 6) Find a wave that suits you!! baylor's ● 7)Paddle with your hands. I felt awesome that I got yummy food, also I felt ● Push yourself up into a grasshopper stance. 8. To listen to the caller and do not talk while on the happy to be able to have the whole day with my ● 8) Slide your back foot up to the front. just Hoe/paddle Mum! na Kearah Morgan­Te Wake ● 9)Twist your body but still leaving your ​ ​ How to participate in Waka ama sports hands on the board until you are hopefully 1. Before going on a Waka you must be warmed up up!!!! and prepared. 2. Put your lifejacket on and get a Hoe/paddle Rules: 3. Put your sunscreen and hat ● Give enough room for the other surfers. 4. Make your way to the waka as a group ● Cover your head when you have been wiped 5. But before boarding the waka you must say karakia out. 6. Then you may be able to aoard the waka ● Listen to your coaches. 7. In the waka everybody must stay in time or the ● TRY,TRY,TRY…. waka will just sink or not even move ● Participate hard! 8. In the waka there are special seat with different names. How Many people can play? Waka ama ● As many people as possible can participate, Another example of Instructional Writing na Lilli’ola Baxter this sport is for all types of people! Responsibilities of the skipper or kaihautu. ● check the weather ● Let someone know where you are going and when By Norma-Dee. intended to be back ● Check all safety equipment for the trip Life jackets for all paddlers.

French School Visit Marae Touch Waka ama Sprint Nationals ​ ​ The red flag went up “Move up”that's when my During the holidays Zakaya, Logan and I went Bonjour!! The French school and a couple of to the Marae touch. We played 7 teams and we heart started to beat twice as harder then normal. the teachers visited the day after lost 1 game and won 6. Our team was the Colts. “Kia rite” “boom,boom,boom,boom,boom”went my Waitangi day. Firstly welcomed them I enjoyed passing the ball out to my team. heart. The green flag went up “hoe” my heart through the gates of Maori. After we Then we got a trophy. stopped for a second. Dipping my paddle into the welcomed them they went through the door na Kazius Williams

glassy water, sweating nervously. Coming near the to go to the library. After they all sat down, we done the karakia and mihi. During the holidays I went to Marae Touch. end of the race we were coming 4th. The team that We had to play against 7 teams. We lost 1

sas in front of us was slowing down. our leader game and won 6 games. Then we smashed them We sang a couple of songs to make them was telling us to keep it up. Crossing the line i in the Finals. Then it came to the ‘trophy‛. We feel welcome. When we finished our songs was happy and tired at the same time because we come first on the ladder. Winning was the one of the students from the French group most exciting feeling over the holidays. made it in the semi finals. stood and presented a speech. It was a na Zakaya Williams great speech. After his speech they sang a na Mary Baxter french song called, ‘Frere Jacques‛ and it For my holidays I got to go to Te Awamutu was ‘aammmaaaazziinnnggg‛, like angels mix with my friend Cody. We did lots of things. with the boys. After they sang one other We went to Acacia Bay which was solid. I boy stood and spoke French. Ngapuhi Festival was bombing off a wharf, playing on a floating thing, most of the day, riding my penny board My family and I went to the Ngapuhi Festival. Te na Karona Ngaropo with Cody and Rico. I played Monster Winirangi got to drive the go cart with me and she’s Legends a lot, but I was annoying! We had a only one year old and we almost crashed. After that Bonjour is hello in French. The students water balloon fight as well. na Rocky Te Uruti ​ ride we went on Thomas the Train and we went look smart in their ki-o-rahi uniforms. The around the back of the stage. Te Winirangi’s mum name of their school is La Providence NZ Uke Wananga Dieppe. I learnt a French Song. The song and dad waved and she waved to them and then my On the holidays the Auckland NZ Uke Squad was called Frere Jacques‛. I want to go to mum chased after us. Te Winirangi started came up to Panguru. Whaea Whaiora went France one Day. to go get them because Allen, Atiria, Niheta, laughing. The tickets were $1 each and the cards na Drew Perham Mary, Norma Dee, Tua, Matira and I were were $10 and you got two extra rides. I had a waiting for the squad to arrive and Waiparera fabulous holiday and two days. The day we met the French students, they Marae. na Mereana Morunga ​ were talking about spectacular food, fun na Roma Edwards games and taught us a french song. We made lots of good friends. na Kaharoa Ngaropo

First Impressions On the first two weeks of the school we THE FRENCH CONNECTION were informed by our tumuaki that we Hearing the French people singing their own cultural My very first day at Panguru was pretty song was breath-taking. Meeting new friends from interesting. I met a lot of new people of all would be going on a trip to go and France at our school gave me confidence to ages and genders. I have two amazing teachers meet the New Zealand Youth Choir in participate because I knew I was the Tangata named, Whaea Richalene and Whaea Dee. Marsden Bay located in Whangarei at Whenua. It was up to me to give them a sense of the Christian Youth Camp. belonging and this experience was amazing. Like a The day I went was hot and sweaty but we huge country of theirs finds a small place in NZ called Panguru. So I loved my experience with my eventually cooled off on the bus on the way When we left school, my first impression new friends and I hope that they come back to home. I have a lot of new friends here at was weird and funny because some Panguru. My major eye opener was realizing that we Panguru and I had a great day! friends were silly. Then we visited were both proud of our own unique culture, beliefs na Mazaine Tahana Exellere College so our wonderful and ways of doing things but most of all we have teacher, Whaea Richalene could meet total respect for each other. By NGAKAHUWHERO NGAROPO-TETAI Kai hoe - Waka Taua her students to teach them in VC which ​ A very thrilling moment for us Panguru was great. We all had a kai before we NOHO TAIAO boy‛s and girl as we arrived at the training left the College. At Motuti Tamatea grounds for the waka taua was hearing all Day 1: Meet new and interesting people at our Noho the calls echo through the Ngahere, like it I enjoyed my time in Whangarei with all Taiao, they were funny and kind. was being called from the wairua, Day 2: Because we were familiar with all the those unfamiliar people. We all made screaming us welcome. When the rest of students and staff of Tamatea and those who were friends, who became family and they the Kaihoutu came to greet us, we all felt experts of the course were so humble and great to learn Day 3: Was the start of my understanding a 10 the ihi, the wehi and the aroha arise from music with. acres of land were returned. everywhere with old friends and soon to be Day 4: My day of regret, the end has come too soon. new friends. Racing around getting email and face book hook ups, We sung a familiar song which was just so I could keep up my learning experience. awesome it was Te Iwi e. It was so Training‛s were hard, long hours in the hot By Niheta Atama Tamati cool. We also played volley-ball with a sun and the cold rain. We had very good few people and we smashed them. kai, cooked by Nan and a few of her little DIFFERENT SOUNDS AND VOCALS th helpers. You got goosebumps every time Thursday 4 ​ February, 2016. The NZ Youth Choir Then Whaea Mina had ame a speech to ​ you got on the waka, learning all the chants were staying in Whangarei, so Whaea Mina the people and we had to sing a song and listening to the putatara and pukaioa suggested we go and learn more about choirs. When to them ‘Ka Waiata kia Maria’ which they sung their songs, it was like listening to angels beaming in your ears. And still to this day, turned out to be cool. from above. Listening to them will make you feel the I can hear that noise in my head and those wairua which was amazing for me. I wish I could do great memories I will have forever. Thank We all said our last goodbye’s to them it again. you for reading. na Maui Ngaropo-Te Tai By Ngareta Dunn and we made it home safe and sound.

Thanks to Whaea Mina and her driving

was awesome. na Mikey Tangimetua ​

THE FRENCH CONNECTION Kai Hoe – Waka Taua Feelings of shyness and fear disappear ​ Meeting and greeting new friends is an awesome For my first time being a waka taua member I know everybody and they know Im here. experience. Getting to know their language, culture it was extremely hard and tiring and fun. Powhiri over with greetings done, it’s time for munch and lifestyles adds to the experience. We rode the waka and yes we had chores This is how we calm the nerves before Lunch I found that their language was quite attractive. and we had to practice and practice several times. I’m starting to like the way this place rolls The girls with their sweet voices were easily picked We had to get up early in the morning because we all Feeling real good I kiss my Mum and Dad up by the cool winds of Panguru being carried down had certain things to do before breakfast so that our time Shouting ‘laters’ to my olds! My first impression is all G DOUBLE OH D GOOD. the valley to open ears of our tupuna. Their food was not wasted. They will say wake up at 06:00 and we was mainly sweets and other unusual products. I was Na Ciaron Taua all end up waking up at 08:00 because of our kaihautu familiar with some foods that had come from “Robbie” wanting to sleep a little bit longer. France. Ending their journey at the magnificent A FRENCH LETTER By Damon Williams The highlight of my time as a waka taua member was ​ empowering coast line with their salty Te Kura Taumata O Panguru mouths filled with kutai!!! As the French say ‘Ce la having the priveledge to hoe the waka Autahi “. 2178 West Coast Road Vive‛ (that‛s life). Au Revoir whanau! Big thanks to the kaihautu for letting me attend and be Panguru Na Roscoe Matthews. involved in waka taua. Nga mihi nui rawa atu! RD 2 Na Taisha Paparoa. KOHUKOHU (0492) Phone: (09) 4095701 GETTING FRIENDLY WITH NATURE. My First Impression (A Tupac Rap) Email: [email protected] ​ ​ NOHO TAIAO As I roll thru the valley of Panguru Website: www.kurapanguru.com ​ This was my first time at Noho Taiao. I was very To the Kura where I begin a student brand new. excited. I just couldn‘t wait until everyone arrived. My first impression is all about the looks, Dear, French School La Providence Dieppe. The course was held at Tamatea Marae in Motuti. what everyone looks like not the books. Hello, Kia Ora, Bonjour, More than 60 people attended the Taiao course. I The staff I am faced with are of the female kind. My name is Damon Williams I am 15 years old and was part of the Powhiri as well as a student in the This is an indication of a brilliant mind. currently attending Te Kura Taumata o Panguru as a program. With the main powhiri completed we I realise that here my choices a broad year 10 student. I am writing to say thank you very started the next step of whakawhanaugatanga, this could be the place where I’m not bored. much for the learning experience we had with you during which was mihi, waiata, hariru and kai. Convenience at hand due to school transportation. your stay at our Kura. ​ All this helps us to know each other better. The The bus ride gives me time for relaxation. I enjoyed listening to everyone talk in French especially things I liked was the songs, everyone having fun, In the time that I have had and thru many stages the style and pronunciation of the language it was very the walk up Pukerangatira with its massive view of I’ve made friends of many different ages. beautiful and unique. You have all inspired me to learn the Hokianga Harbour. I could see Opononi, Rawene This school is cool and has real flavour French language one day. and The Kahakaharoa sand dunes. I guess what I’m saying is it’s a school I could favour. I really enjoyed playing sport activities with everyone on My most favourite experience was when me, Patrick This year next year and maybe for eva. the field. It was a great way to exercise and get to know and George were getting wacked and poked by the T.K. T.O.P. each other outside of class. gorse as we hung onto the sides of our Uncles truck HEREMAIA I especially love the way you all sing, the sweet sound while he was ripping through farmlands and bush to and harmonious combination of notes was amazing and get ahead of the group. I really liked this course FIRST IMPRESSIONS so beautiful to listen too. and I reckon everyone should experience a Noho It isn’t all good, things aren’t going like I thought they Exchanging cultures and showing off our home Taiao program even if it‛s only once. should. especially our beach/Creeks in Mitimiti, our values (kai Wake up in the morning from a sleepless night before. moana) mussels, pipi and fish. I will always treasure Na LOGAN WILLIAMS Get ready to start the day anxious, shy a little tense say being part of this fantastic opportunity and hopefully one no more. day visit your beautiful country in the coming future. Whew made it to the office still feeling hesitant. Is this the right move or choice for me? Yours sincerely Huh! half an hour later kicking back with school mates at Powhiri. Damon Williams.

CALENDAR EVENTS: TERM 1 – Starts 2nd Feb) and Ends Friday, 15 April 2016 MARCH ​ ​ ​ Easter ‐ 25th March ‐ 28th March Week 5 (HOLIDAYS ‐ 16th April ‐ 1st May) 1 School Clinic ‐ Nurse Wendy ​ ​ TERM 2 – Starts 2nd May 2016 and Ends 8th July 2016 4 Yrs 1‐8 Water Safety with Frances Chadwick ​ ​ (HOLIDAYS ‐ 9th July ‐ 24th July) BOT organised Meet & Greet (Teachers and Parents) and student education ​ ​ TERM 3 – Starts 25th July 2014 and Ends 23rd September 2016 plans ( goals are shared with parents). ​ (HOLIDAYS ‐ 24th September ‐ 9th October) ​ ​ Week 6 th 15 Papa Taiao TERM 4 – Starts 10 ​ October 2016 and Ends no later than the 16th Dec approx TBC ​ ​ ​ 22 Papa Taiao JANUARY Week 8 12 ‐ 16 NZQA results released. 24 Holy Thursday .TBC Stations of the Cross at Hata Maria 18 Enrolments 25 Good Friday ‐onwards Week 9 27 Te Kura Taumata o Panguru OPEN DAY 29 Papa Taiao 29 ‐ 1 Auckland Anniversary Weekend Week 10 Feb 30‐2 NZ Development Ukulele Squad to Christchurch

April FEBRUARY

1 Feb Week 1

Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day APRIL 2Feb Day 1 School is open for instruction. Powhiri 9.30 am 5 Papa Taiao 4 Feb Workshop with New Zealand Youth Choir and David Squire 9 Panguru RFC Rally in Kaitaia 5Feb Yr1‐8 Water Safety with Frances Chadwick 10 Weet‐bix Triathlon 6 Waitangi Day Week 11 8 Waitangi Day (Public Holiday) ‐ Mondayised 13‐14 Taitokerau Festival at Otamatea High School 9 Week 2 15 Last day of Term 1 ‐ Beach Clean up Day TBC 10 Ash Wednesday First Aid Course

Week 3 16 Introduction to Croquet ‐ Yrs 11‐13 19 Yrs 1‐8 Water Safety with Frances Chadwick SADD Meeting at Hauora Hokianga 22 Week 4 25 YES Hui at Waitangi with Papataio Students 26 North Hokianga Primary Schools Swimming Sports, Kohukohu and Broadwood 26­27 National Nga Manu Korero Hui, Wellington (MPP) 29 Week 5 29‐1st Noho Papa Taiao (Live‐in) at Waipoua Visitors Centre March