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Like the analogy used by Moana Jackson - Just as visitors are expected to observe the kawa (protocol) or rules of a marae when they arrive as manuhiri (guests), individuals stepping through the gates of Putāruru Primary School are entering our marae (school) and are likewise expected to adhere to our Ngā Uara (values).
These values serve as the cornerstone of the atmosphere and interactions within our school. They encompass kindness, honesty, respect, and resilience in all aspects of our endeavours, whether it be in our interactions with others, our approach to learning, or our response to challenges.
These values not only define who we are as individuals but also collectively as a school community, guiding us in our daily actions
Ngā mihi mahana ki a tātou katoa
Ko Mataatua me Tainui ngā waka
Ko Mauao me Pirongia ngā maunga
Ko Tauranga te moana
Ko Mangatea te awa
Ko Ngai-te-rangi , Ngati Maniapoto, Ngati Hamoa ngā iwi
Ko Ngāti Tapu, Ngati Kinohaku, Ngati Savaii ngā hapu
Ko Waikari me Motiti ngā marae
Ko Raleigh Morrison tōku tane
Ko Te Arawa tōna iwi
Ko Manaia toku tamāhine
Ko Tania Morrison tōku ingoa
Kia ora and welcome to Putåruru Primary School!
Why Putaruru Primary School?
Embark on an educational adventure like no other at Putāruru Primary School! Under the watchful guidance of the esteemed Raukawa iwi, our school is more than just a place of learning—it's a cultural hub where traditions come alive and history intertwines with every lesson.
At Putāruru Primary, we're not just educators; we embrace and eagerly learn about the unique cultural identities of all individuals who walk through our school gates. Whether your child comes from near or far, they'll find a warm welcome and a supportive environment that encourages them to share their heritage and learn from others.
While we celebrate cultural diversity, we also recognise the importance of foundational skills in literacy and mathematics. Ensuring a robust curriculum in these areas is paramount to your child's educational journey. Our dedicated teachers provide personalised support to ensure smooth transitions through the year levels and onto the local college and beyond.
Imagine your child exploring the lush surroundings of Putāruru, delving into the rich stories and traditions of the Raukawa people, and forging deep connections to the land they call home. Our commitment to honouring Raukawa wisdom infuses every aspect of our curriculum, ensuring that cultural diversity is not just embraced but celebrated.
Ngā mihi
Tania Morrison
Principal
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Join us as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our incredible tamariki!
When: Tuesday, December 10
Time: 5:30 PM
Where: Putāruru Primary School Hall
Let’s come together to acknowledge their hard work, growth, and success throughout the year. See you there for an evening filled with pride and celebration!✨
Event proudly organised by Putāruru Primary School.
Kia Ora Koutou,
A few more weeks to go, our Y5&6s have a 'Fun' round this week (unless stated on the draw, 2 teams will play as a catch up game) then they will play their semis and finals the following 2 weeks :) .
(Y7&8) Waenga Nui and Pukeatua Lightning have an extra game to play.
Also, next week is the Xmas float parade so Touch will be played on Thursday instead of Friday.
Just a few important reminders for our coaches,managers,parent helpers and students to remember:
SPORTSMANSHIP - Please encourage good sportsmanship from the kids and ADULTS on and off the field. Showing respect towards teammates, your opponents, coaches, your own tamariki and the game itself including shaking hands at the end of the game. I had a couple of complaints from last week which aren't good to hear so please pass this message on to all coaches, tamariki and parents.
REFEREES: Remember our referees are volunteers and have offered to help, last week I had a ref leave the field upset because of a situation on the field. This was on one of the Y3&4 fields so it's not as serious as we need it to be . If there are any concerns, complaints, please come and find Shayla on the day or chat to your school sport coordinator.
Which leads me to my next message, majority of the teams are already doing this, but due to shortage of refs from Putaruru College (on study leave) teams will have to ref their own games on our Y3&4 (Middle) fields, but like I said majority of teams are doing this, but I do try and help ref where I can. I can send some basic rules out if needed.
Reminder, the focus is all about our kids getting out on the field, trying their best, running around with their mates, having fun and a love for the game - no matter the outcome!
Thank you again to everyone who puts their hand up to coach/ref the kids, I know that half an hour game can feel like a lot
ENJOY YOUR GAMES TAMARIKI MA!!
Cheers,
Shayla.
Kia ora parents/whānau
As our kura continues to grow and evolve, we are reimagining our team names to better reflect the unique learning journeys of our tamariki.
Our current names (Explorers, Voyagers, Challengers) no longer fully capture the focused and purposeful learning environments we strive to provide.
We are aligning these changes with two key phases:
- Phase 1 (Years 0-3): Building strong foundations in literacy and numeracy.
- Phase 2 (Years 4-6): Expanding knowledge and collaboration for deeper inquiry.
To ensure these new names resonate with our community, we are inviting input from tamariki (they will be working with the teachers on this), staff, and whānau.
We would love to hear your thoughts! Please take a moment to complete the survey and share your ideas for our new team names. Your input is an important part of this process.
Click Here - Team Names Survey
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Tania Morrison
Principal
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