Week 10 term 2 2024
Kia ora Maeroa Intermediate School Whaanau,
As we wrap up Term 2, I am filled with pride and gratitude for our incredible school community. This term has been filled with excitement, creativity, and sporting achievements, and I am thrilled to share some of the highlights with you.
School Production
Our school production was a resounding success! Our students' and staff's dedication and hard work were evident in every scene. The creativity, talent, and teamwork on display were truly inspiring. A special thank you to Mrs Dionne Sasso, our production team, and staff members who made this event possible. Your support means the world to us.
Kapa Haka Festival
Each of our teams performed wonderfully at our school's Kapahaka festival. Their performances and the mana they brought to the stage were a testament to their learning over the past term. Thank you to our Whaea Rena and the students from Te Puawaitanga for their excellent tutoring and support and to our teachers from all classes.
Winter Sports
Winter sports have been in full swing, and our teams have shown great sportsmanship and skill on the field. , Our students have displayed determination, teamwork, and a positive attitude. Congratulations to all our teams for their efforts and achievements this term. Thank you to our coaches, managers, and supporters for your encouragement and dedication.
As we head into the break, I encourage everyone to take some time to rest and recharge. Students have worked hard this term and are probably a bit tired. We are certainly noticing some tired children at school. There has also been a lot of sickness around. On Tuesday this week, 110 students were away from school. We hope our students will be well and rested for term 3 after a rest.
Term 3 promises to be as exciting, with more learning opportunities, events, and activities to look forward to.
Farewell to two of our staff members - Lafayette Brooks, who has been our Resource Room and Absence Administrator for several years, is leaving Maeroa to pursue full-time study. We wish Lafayette all the very best in your future research and career. Christina Wilson will be taking over Lafayette's position. We welcome Christina to our school.
Marie Buchanan, who has taught in room 24 for two terms, is leaving us for family reasons. We wish Marie all the very best in her new position. Mrs Brooke Kane will take over the teaching of room 24 for the remainder of this year. We welcome Brooke to our school. Brooke is an experienced teacher who has done much relieving at Maeroa.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. Have a safe and enjoyable break.
Ngā mihi nui,
Susan Wood Principal
Kapa Haka Festival 2024
A poem by one of our students
Room 23 has been focused on poetry and reading the works of Robert Frost.
The poem below is by one of our students, Prince Tomar. I am sure you will agree it is a lovely piece.
Te Pua Waitanga
MAANAWATIA A MATARIKI
A time to come together, celebrate, reflect and remember those who have passed. A time to also prepare for the year ahead.
Te Puaawaitanga had an overnight noho last Wednesday to observe and celebrate Matariki. Our years 7s prepared kai for the kai cooker, whilst our year 8s learnt karakia with Whaea Rau.
We rose early before sunrise to greet Matariki with karakia.
"Ko te hautapu e rite ki te kai naa Matariki, Pakia!"
Te Puaawaitanga then performed at the Frankton McDonalds to celebrate their 35th Birthday on Thursday evening.
We do our best to embody our teachings and our learnings. Always striving to be the best versions of ourselves.
Maanawatia a Matariki
Te Puawaitanga
Matariki Breakfast
It was a lovely morning for our Matariki breakfast on Thursday. It was a cold, crisp, clear morning and we had many Maeroa students come along to enjoy our special breakfast. Thank you to all of the staff members who supported and Mr Brady who was on the barbecue.
“Matariki is a time of celebration, not just for Māori, but for all New Zealanders.
It is a time for whānau to remember those who are no longer with us, to reflect on the year that has been and to set new intentions for the year ahead." Waikato University Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori, Dr. Sarah-Jane Tiakiwai (2023)
Matariki Breakfast
From Officer Gomez
Hey Coach! Stay off the field......
As a parent, your job should be to coach your kids on how to handle real-life problems. You should not be surprised when a real-life problem arises for your kids.
Way too often, I see parents who want to solve all their kids' problems for them. This causes an issue where each generation solves the next generation's problems but has a really hard time solving its own.
When your child comes home with some issue and crocodile tears in their eyes, it's hard not to go "Mamma Bear" on the responsible evil doer. I would suggest it is much better to sit down and talk about the problem and come up with some solutions so your child can attempt to resolve their problem.
By discussing problems and solutions, you are teaching conflict resolution, communication, rationality, and many other valuable skills. By going to freak level 5 and yelling and screaming, you are teaching...................
When a conflict arises between your child and another person (teacher, student, sibling, friend, etc...), it is best to use it as an opportunity to coach your team.
Sometimes, you may have to run onto the field and take over, but this shouldn't happen every time a conflict arises.
Happy Parenting,
Deputy Gomez
Hunting Competition
Dylan Hunn competed in a charity competition run by the Dinsdale Hunting Club raising money for Heart Kids. Raised $18000.00 for the charity. The Children's entries were up to 14 years old and they enter to hunt for the biggest rabbit and biggest possum. Or you can try and enter the BIG 3 which is the biggest rabbit, biggest possum and biggest magpie. This is what Dylan entered and came 1st and won a paddleboard.
Well done Dylan, enjoy learning to use your new paddleboard!
