Tēna koutou e te whānau,

Wow, what an amazing term we have had. We have achieved so much. The children have had many sports events, we have had class trips, marae visits, kapa haka, choir, whole school hangi, and our recent BINGO night fundraiser. Thank you all so much for your support of our tamariki, the kaiako and our school community.

On Monday 14th October, we are welcoming Rebekah Shepard to our school community as our new Deputy Principal. We will have a whole school Pōhiri for Rebekah as well as our new children who are starting school with us. You are all welcome to attend our pōhiri. It is going to be special as a number of students from Mount Maunganui Intermediate (where Rebekah has been currently working) will be coming to the pōhiri to hand her over to Arataki School. The pōhiri will be in the shaded area outside Rooms 5-8 and will start at 9am. 

We have a number of New Entrant children joining our school on the first day of term 4. They will be in a new class - Room 16 with Mrs Taylor as their teacher.

Pump Track Before School

A number of our students go to the pump track on their way to school in the morning. We have noticed that there have been a number of older students from other schools and members of the public at the pump track and they have been encouraging our children to lie down on the pump track so that they can either jump their bikes or scooters over the children. We have spoken to the children involved to ask them to not do this and to come directly to school. We have also contacted some families. I am sharing this information with you to make you aware. Please encourage your child to come directly to school in the morning.

Holidays During Term Time

If you choose to take your child on a holiday during term time, you need to inform the school via email. Please email the school office - office@arataki.school.nz. Please note that a holiday during term time is an unjustified absence from school.

School Grounds

If you are using the school grounds during the holiday period, please be aware that we have a number of school maintenance and property projects being completed during the two week break. There will be a number of trades people on site.

The school now has surveillance cameras operating 24/7 across our entire school grounds. This is to monitor and prevent vandalism. Please be aware that cameras are operating.

Have an amazing school holiday break with your children. We look forward to seeing you all back at school on Monday 14th October.

Ngā mihi nui, 

Vicki Hiini, Tumuaki

DATES FOR THE DIARY

Term 4 Dates

Mon, 14 Oct - First Day of Term 4 

            - Pōhiri to welcome new whānau and our new Deputy Principal Bec Shepherd

Wed, 23 Oct - Montessori Parent Information Evening - 6-7pm - R17/18

Thurs, 24 Oct - Ki-o-rahi Tournament - TBC

Fri, 25 Oct - Hui-a-kura - led by senior leaders

Mon, 28 Oct - Labour Day - school closed

Fri, 1 Nov - Rā Whakangahau - Mount College

Sat, 2 Nov - Pasifika Festival - Katikati

Tues, 5 Nov - Team Photos

Fri, 15 Nov - Teacher Only Day

Click here for 2024 and 2025 Term Dates

In this issue:

• News and Events
• Sports Desk
• ATK here Everyday
• Extra-Curriculars @ Arataki
• After School Care/Programme
• Holiday Programmes
• Community Notices
• Pre Loved Uniforms
• Report an Absence

NEWS AND EVENTS

Bingo and Auction Night

FROM THE SPORTS DESK

ATK here EVERYDAY

Love celebrating great attendance.  There was a lot of winter bugs this term so it was extra hard, and we appreciate those tamariki staying at home to get better when they are feeling sick.  But let's give it up to our winners below, stellar effort tamariki mā.

EXTRA CURRICULARS 

@ ATK

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE

HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Road Works - Oceanbeach Rd

Tauranga City Council is resurfacing a section of Oceanbeach Road as part of its annual resurfacing programme. This work protects the foundations of our roads and prevents potholes, making getting around the city – by bike, vehicle, mobility aid or on foot – safer and easier.

 From Sunday, 29 September to Sunday, 13 October, there will be a one-way lane closure on Oceanbeach Road, between Concord Avenue and Golf Road, for traffic heading towards Mauao. A detour will be in place, directing traffic via Girven Road, Maunganui Road, and Golf Road to get back onto Oceanbeach Road. Oceanbeach Road will still be open on this section of road for traffic heading towards Pāpāmoa. Access to Concord Avenue will be as normal.

To find out more, visit letstalk.tauranga.govt.nz/oceanbeachroadresurfacing

PRE LOVED UNIFORMS

Needing a few pieces of uniform.  Come and see our pre-loved uniforms at the school office. 

Have your tamariki grown out of their uniforms? We are especially in need of Polo Shirts if you have any spare.

Please consider donating them back to the kura.  These uniform donations are:

• sold to our whanau for donations of $5. The money raised is used for resources for our classrooms. 
• used for our tamariki who may need them.

These donations are gratefully received at the school office.

ATTENDANCE REPORTING

Please remember to enrol your preschoolers as early as you can. This helps us to get prepared for their arrival.

To enrol you can click this link to the online application form or come into the office for an application pack.

For more information on enrolment check out our website www.arataki.school.nz