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Nachrichtenübermittlung Peria School Friday 23rd May 2025 Newsletter Pink Shirt Day at Peria School!

Kia ora e te whānau, This year brings some shifts in the way we report on your child’s progress and achievement. You may notice that the government now refers to phases of learning rather than traditional year levels. This change is part of the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum, which better reflects the progress and needs of each learner over time. As this is a year of professional learning and change for our Kaiako (teachers), we will continue using the same reporting templates for mid-year reports. You might see little to no change in your child’s level compared to last year. This doesn’t mean they haven’t made progress, but rather reflects the shift in what is now expected at each phase of learning. We encourage you to read the report with this context in mind. Parent interviews will be held in Term 3, Week 2 – Monday 22nd July. This gives you time over the holidays to read through your child’s report and come to the interview ready to talk about their progress and next steps. Brooklynn will send out information towards the end of the term on how you can book online. We will also be holding a Matariki-inspired Whānau Hui / Ka Hui Hikitia near the end of this term. This will be a special opportunity to celebrate learning and connection. We’ll confirm the date in next week’s pānui. We’re also on the lookout for relievers! If you or someone you know is interested in casual teaching work, please contact me directly at principal@peria.school.nz In September, the triennial Board of Trustees elections will be taking place. We are looking for a Returning Officer to help manage the election process. This is a paid position. If you’re interested or want to learn more, see Brooklynn in the office. Finally, we’re thrilled to welcome music back to Peria School! A warm welcome to Kirsty, a talented local with a wealth of musical knowledge, and Whaea Jane, who returns to help our tamariki thrive musically. As always, we thank Whakaaro Tahi Community Trust for the continued financial support to make this happen. Ngā manaakitanga, Ariana Williams Principal – Peria School Peria School Principal’s korero

We are still collecting plastic bottle tops. Please send them in with your tamariki to be given to Whaea Beks. Ngā mihi! ● Edge Caregiver app If you haven't already please check out the link on how to set up the caregiver app on edge. This will allow you to send us absentee messages, get reports and important updates. ● Dental clinic contact details Phone: 0800 698 3384 Mobile: 021 576 594 Website: https://www.northlanddhb.org.nz/myteeth Peria School Notices & Important Information

School Board Notices If you would like to get in contact with the School Board please email Brook and attention School Board at office@peria.school.nz Our next Board meeting will be held on the 28th May 2025, 5:30pm at Peria School Peria School Policies and Procedures We utilise SchoolDocs for its set of policies and procedures. SchoolDocs policies incorporate all of Peria School's legislative and regulatory requirements. To view our complete set of policies and procedures, please follow this link. Sign in with username: peria and password: oruru Once in use the search feature to locate school policy or procedural information. This terms policies open for review are as follows: Planning and Preparing for Emergencies, Disasters, and Crises (board) Communication During an Emergency, Disaster, or Crisis (board) Emergency Closure (board) Emergency Management Disaster Management Crisis Management They will be open until the end of Term 2, So please take the time to read and have your say. It’s Election year! Later this year we will be holding the Triennial School Board Elections. This means that you will have the opportunity to become part of the governance team here at Peria School. What would you be a part of as a Board Member? Does this sound like something you are interested in? Look out for more information later this year, check out this online information Becoming a board member or come along to our next board meeting and see for yourself what we do. Peria School School Board

The Guardian Taniwha of Māmaru A long time ago, the brave chief Te Pārata sailed his waka, Māmaru, across the great ocean from Hawaiki to Aotearoa. The journey was long and filled with challenges, but Te Pārata was not alone. A mighty taniwha swam beside the waka, guiding it through storms and calming the seas. When they reached the land, Te Pārata met Kahutianui, and together they became the ancestors of the Ngāti Kahu people. The taniwha, now having completed its journey, chose to rest. The taniwha moved through the land like a great serpent, carving valleys and shaping the land into what we see today. Eventually, it lay down to rest and never rose again. For generations, Māori have honoured Maungataniwha not just as a geographical feature but as a kaitiaki (guardian) of the region. Ko Maungataniwha te maunga. We have been learning the pūrakau (stories) behind Maungataniwha and creating visual art to illustrate what we have learnt. I’ve noticed that Maungataniwha has featured in the play episodes of the tamariki too! Literacy with a purpose.After clearing the garden of weeds we planted our seeds, but the students were really worried that people would walk on the garden (because we did such a good job of weeding it looked like a pathway!). We decided we needed to create some signs to make sure people knew that this was still a garden and that we were trying to grow things. It’s really important that our tamariki know that all their efforts of learning to read and write have a purpose… this was a really clear way for them to begin to understand that. Assembly leaders -Te Puna led assembly this week. I was blown away how eager they were to volunteer for the different tasks and the confidence in which they stood and carried out their job. First Wyatt led the school into karakia and waiata. Followed by Carla, Lincoln, James, Imogen, Aksel, Te Rehutai and Tessa who recited the school Pepeha. Then Lincoln asked if there were any notices from the teachers. Next up Tessa asked each teacher to come and give out their certificates. After that Ella celebrated birthdays within the school. Finally, Blair chose the class that had behaved the best all through assembly to go back to class first. It was a big job, but they nailed it! Mā te wā, Whaea Beks Te Puna

Manaakitanga in Action The School Value this term is Manaakitanga Our Class Challenge: To manaaki our new friends for a whole week. At the end of each day, you could choose to keep your egg friend on your table, or you could place them back in the class whare (egg carton) and then ensure they were back at your table the next morning. What Did We Learn? My egg friend broke, and I learnt not to give it too much manaaki. We had to think about where to place our egg friend, so they were safe. Our teachers joined in too. If someone was away, we learnt to manaaki their egg friend, so they were not lonely. It was sad when someone’s egg friend didn’t make it. But someone else would go and make the box for the egg and close the lid. We would all say farewell to the egg friend. These are some of the ways we can show manaakitanga. Te Awa

Te Whare Tapa Wha Te Whare Tapa Wha is a model of well-being developed by Sir Mason Durie. With Manaakitanga being a focus for us this term, we felt that it would be a great time for our tamariki to unpack the different aspects of well-being and the importance of balancing them to keep our whare (us) standing (strong). The four aspects are taha wairua (spiritual), taha tinana (physical), taha hinengaro (emotional) and taha whanau (social). In light of learning about our pepeha (as a kura), we are honing in on the importance of a marae and the role they play within our community. To demonstrate the importance of balancing each side of a whare - metaphor for well-being - we thought it would be fun to have a go at building our own from natural resources that we can find around the kura. To do this we have learnt some new skills that involve a bit of weaving. While experimenting and having a tutu, Layne even taught us how to make a snare! Te Moana

Kia ora e te whānau, It has been a fantastic and full-on few weeks in Te Rangi, with lots of learning and exciting experiences happening both inside and outside the classroom. A recent highlight was our trip to Kauhanga Marae, where we joined in with planting out the community gardens. It was a powerful opportunity for our tamariki to connect with the whenua and take part in mahi that supports our local community. We learned about traditional Māori gardening practices, how to care for the soil, and the importance of working together. The students really enjoyed getting their hands dirty and seeing how they can make a difference through teamwork and service. In mathematics, we’ve been strengthening our understanding of multiplication and division strategies. We’ve been using different ways to solve problems, including place value partitioning, using tidy numbers, and thinking about number patterns. Alongside this, we’ve been learning about the order of operations (BEDMAS, PEDMAS), which helps us to solve more complex, multi-step problems accurately. It’s been exciting to see students grow in confidence and start explaining their thinking more clearly during maths discussions. Over in literacy, our focus has been on report writing. We’ve been learning how to structure a report with an introduction, main ideas, and interesting facts. To support this, we’ve been exploring geography by researching different countries around the world. Students have been investigating aspects like population, landmarks, food, climate, and culture, then using their findings to write informative reports. This has not only developed their research and writing skills but also helped them become more globally aware. As always, we’re incredibly proud of the hard work and progress our ākonga are making. It's been wonderful to see their curiosity and creativity shine through in so many areas of their learning. Ngā mihi nui, Frances Te Rangi

Enjoy some poems from some of our students!