Tēnā koutou katoa ngā whānau o te Ruma Tui, nau mai, haere mai ki tēnei tau hou. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa!Tēnā koutou katoa ngā whānau o te Ruma Tui, nau mai, haere mai ki tēnei tau hou. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa!

Well! 

Here we are in 2015 already and our manu Tui has moved with me!!

It's Whaea Ana here, we have been at kura for 4 days now and in the holidays lots of kaiako have moved classrooms...I moved Rm25 to Rm23 and am teaching a whole new Year Level!!

It's so exciting!  

We are Year One and Two this year and it's feeling great already!!

The following is our letter home to parents from me to our whanau and I have some photos of our first week back to post shortly, so have a read and I'll find those pics...

Ko Enua Manu tōku motu

Nō ngā motu o te Moana Nui ā Kiwa ahau

Ko Moana Nui ā Kiwa tōku moana

Ko Atiu Nui Maruarua tōku whenua

Ko Ngati Parua Aritki me te Ngamaru tōku Ariki (tupuna)

Ko Ngati Ingatu tōku iwi

Ko Teau Seabourne rāua ko Rob Seabourne ōku mātua

Ko Merani rāua ko Sieni ōku tamahine

Ko Anna ahau

Tēnā koutou katoa ngā whānau o te Ruma Tui, nau mai, haere mai ki tēnei tau hou.  Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa!

Welcome back everyone! I’d like to extend a warm welcome to our new tamariki in Te Whanau Awhina (TWA), welcome, welcome!

Some of you may know me already, but for those of you who don’t I am Whaea Ana, kaiako of Year 1 and 2.  You can find us in Room 23, we are called ‘Tui’ and you are most welcome to come in to class any time for a korero or to voice concerns, even to sit and listen to one of us read if you have a spare 10 minutes!

A bit of background for you:  I first started teaching 3½ years ago at Clendon Park Primary in TWA and it has been a truly rewarding experience in so many ways.

My Pepeha, you may have noticed is a little different as I am Cook Island Maori/New Zealand so to try and keep up in terms of Te Reo Maori I have been learning NZ Maori for 2years now, attending night classes and taking online tutorials also, I am really enjoying it!

I have two daughters here at school, Merani 9yrs and Sieni 4yrs who has been coming to my class since she was 2yrs old.

I’d like to explain something a little more… my mother is an important role model for me, she’s been in education for 47years now and is still.  Her passion for language and bilingual education have instilled in me a passion of my own for Te Reo Maori and the importance of preserving language.

My purpose this year is to build on last years mahi and continue forming a solid foundation in Te Reo Maori for our tamariki using creativity and authentic experiences.My overarching vision is that the tamariki can leave me in a year with greater understanding of their whakapapa, pepeha and concepts like ‘whakawhanaungatanga, manaakitanga’.

  

Ko te reo te tino wāhi nui o to tātau Maoritanga

Language is the most important element of our culture

MY EXPECTATIONS

Attendance: Every student is expected to attend school every day this year. If she/he cannot, then call, text, email or write a note.  We refer tamariki to Truancy services if a students’ attendance is of concern.

Uniform: Please name your child’s uniform/togs/towels/shoes/lunchbox/drink bottles EVERYTHING!  Way too much lost property at school.  Most of Ruma Tui are in correct uniform and looking great! However, if you are not sure of our schools uniform, then please ask the office.

Stationery: Having the correct stationery really helps with learning, and understanding which subject is which for this age group. Your son/daughter is required to buy Rm 23’s stationery list.  Talk to the office staff about payment options.

Homework: At the beginning of each school week there will be homework books and book bags sent home.  There will be spelling words in their homework book, they need to try and identify the letters, sound out the word and re-write at least 3x each night. I will gently quiz the class at least x3 per week on these - a large proportion of Ruma Tui will need support with this task initially.  Along with these words there will be homework sheets for your son/daughter to complete, homework will be due back each Friday unless told otherwise. Your son/daughter will also be required to read or be read to for at least 10 minutes each night.

Note: Please be aware that homework is delivered as a whole class so your child may find some tasks very easy, some too hard and some right at their level, please support them with their homework when you can and I expect every child to at least try each sheet. If they can’t do the mahi, that’s ok, still bring the book back to school and get more.

These books and book bags come from my own personal supply so unfortunately if you lose your homework book or book bag, I will not be able to replace it and your child will miss out on that extra learning.  You are welcome to replace lost items.

Swimming: We have swimming starting week 2 and all tamariki are required to bring their togs and a towel with a plastic bag. It is very important that we learn to swim properly so that our students feel safer and more confident in the water.

Sunhats: As part of school policy and the health and safety guidelines all students at our school are expected to wear a NAMED sunhat when they are outside of the classroom.

Naku noa,                                                                                       School: (09) 267 6671

Whaea Ana                                                                      Email: annas@clendonpark.school.nz