Ritimana Community Pānui 
​Wednesday 31st May

Kia ora, Talofa lava, Greetings and Bonjour

Talofa matua and aiga. We are celebrating Samoan Language Week this week. The theme for Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa - Samoa Language Week 2023 is ‘Mitamita i lau gagana, maua’a lou fa’asinomaga’ which means ‘Be proud of your language and grounded in your identity’. Take part in some activities and learning more of the Samoan Language by clicking on the link below:

https://www.mpp.govt.nz/programmes/pacific-language-weeks/samoa-language-week/

A reminder that we have our Staff Only Day this Friday 2nd June so you get an extra long weekendMonday 5th June is also a Public Holiday for King’s Birthday. We will see our tamariki back at school on Tuesday 6th June.
If you require childcare on the Friday, please see the notices below about the one day holiday programme in the hall.

Special Note: If you have purchased book orders, there has been a delay from the provider. Orders should be delivered to the school and your children should receive their books by the end of next week.The provider has apologised for the delay.

Term 2 Overview for Parents
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Tumuaki Awards - Ngā Whetū o te wiki/Stars of the Week 
These students received certificates in the assembly in week 4 of this term.

L’Archipel
Sophie Hine - for consistently demonstrating all of the school values and always producing high quality work. 
Louis Mabed - Aiming high in all areas of the curriculum and helping his classmates when they need support. 
Andrea Summers - Taking part enthusiastically in all activities and always completing  work to a high standard.

Kiwi Connection
Oliver Forbes - Showing respect to self and others by resetting himself quickly
Eli Patel - Demonstrating Aim High in his learning by making positive changes in his learning habits on the mat.
Theo Rennie - Showing compassion and empathy to his friends and classmates.
Ella Bogle - Modelling Bravery and Resilience in difficult situations 
Camila Richarson - Consistently aiming high in her mathematics learning to improve her problem solving skills.

Mua i Malae
Mika Tetini - Ua mafai e Mika ona tusi upu faigofie i lana tusigatala ma tu’u avanoa i le va o upu.
Manalelei Parker - Mo le naunau ia mālamalama ma mautinoa i ana sipelagā ‘upu.
Ezio Tasi - Mo le fa’aaloalo ma le lelei o le faitau i tala fa’asamoa.

Te Whānau Whāriki
Rāmai Newman- Kua kaha tō mahi pāngarau i tēnei wiki e tama. Mīharo!
Louis Iese - Tēnā koe i tō whakapau kaha ki te mahi i āu mahi ako.
Arlo Johnson - Tēnā koe i tō wairua hihiko ki te ako, ahakoa te kaupapa. Tau kē, e tai!

School Learning Conversations - Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th June
Learning Conversations will be taking place Tuesday 27th June (2:00pm to 7:00pm) and Wednesday 28th June (2:00pm to 5:00pm).School will close at 1.00pm on both of these days. 
You are able to book times for the Learning Conversations online at www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code/knrmz The online booking will be open from today until Wednesday 21st June. You will be allocated a 15 minute time slot. Please be on time for your appointment else you may miss your time.
The school code is knrmz. Bookings are now open. If you have any questions or issues with booking please contact the school office at office@richmondroad.school.nz
Our Mid Year Reports will form part of the Learning Conversations at the conferences. Please bring this report and your child with you to be part of this conversation. More details and information will be available closer to the time. Note: Marie-Laure’s class will be on a different date. The code will be sent to the class next week.

Ngā manaakitanga 

Jacqui Tutavake
Tumuaki/Principal

2023 Term dates & hours