Together we learn, together we grow

Afternoon Everyone, 
Welcome to the 2026 school year and hopefully some better settled weather. It's been great catching up with whānau as they have been coming in and collecting their uniform or stationery. Sounds like some amazing trips and fun days have been had. As a staff we were in last week getting things under way for another exciting year of teaching and learning. We have been unpacking the curriculum, data and ensuring that all aspects of school life have been reviewed. 

We reviewed our attendance data for the 2025 school year and even though our data was pretty good, there is still a lot of improvement to be made. Therefore, we have made the decision for your child to attend any non curriculum event they will need at least a 90% attendance rate. We know there are some factors that impact your child's attendance and these are out of their control; these factors will be taken into account when decisions are made by the Senior Management Team. Your child needs to be attending everyday as the curriculum will not wait for them, and they will be left behind with gaps within their learning. 

We will also be looking at your child's behaviour when it comes to non-curriculum-based events and if your child's behaviour at school isn't meeting expectations, then they will find themselves missing out on all the fun. In the classroom we have a warning system, where your child will be reminded that their behaviour isn't meeting expectations and this can look like a name on the board, if your child's behaviour doesn't improve, they will find themselves with a reflection sheet and removed from the class. This reflection sheet is an opportunity to reflect on their behaviour and make the relevant changes. If your child gets a reflection, they will automatically gain a lunchtime detention.  In some cases, their will be no warning and it will be straight removal from class.

Please ensure that you have updated Skool Loop to reflect your child's class. It would be great to also have "whole school" ticked as well. All dates for 2026 have been uploaded, there will be more added as we work our way through the year. Reminder that "No Hat means No Play". We have sunscreen in every class, however it would be awesome if you could sun screen your child before school.  

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Monday. Karakia starts at 8.55am - don't be late on the first day!!

Ngā mihi,

Troy Anderson

Tumuaki

Rongotea School

06) 3248614

Just an fyi to say that the office will be open just after 10.30am tomorrow, Wednesday 28th. It will stay open until usual time of 3.00pm. Sorry if this is an inconvenience.

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