Important Information

Kura-ā-Iwi 2020

He kura ā iwi mātau i raro i te kāhui kura e whai ake nei i te tihi o angitu mō ngā tauira katoa i raro i te maru o Te Awa Tupua o Whanganui.  As a Kura-ā–Iwi, we join a collective of kura across Aotearoa who strive for student success under the mantle of Te Awa Tupua o Whanganui.

Hui-ā-Kura

Hui-ā-Kura are held every second Friday from 2.30 pm in Uenuku Ararau. A different class each week has the opportunity to run Hui-ā-Kura where they present class merits, certificates and announce any pānui. Whānau are always welcome to join us.

Whānau Rōpu

Whānau Rōpu Hui are held every second Friday and alternates with Hui-ā-Kura. Each tauira participates and whānau are always welcome to attend.

Absence/ Late arrivals

You are required to contact the kura before 8.50am if your tamaiti will be absent. All late arrivals are to report to the office for a late slip before attending class.

Accidents

The class pouako, duty pouako or Tangata Manaaki tends to any accidents in the playground or classroom involving possible injury to a tamaiti. Appropriate treatment will be sought immediately and matua contacted in serious circumstances. 

Annual Cultural & Inter-kura Activities

• Awa Sports
• Pae Rangatahi and Pae Tamariki Kapa Haka Competitions
• Manu Kōrero Speech Competitions
• Whakaari - Kura Māori
• Manu Kopara

Breakfast in Schools

Tauira are provided with a healthy breakfast 5 days a week from 8.15am to 8.50am. (Kindly provided by the Kickstart Breakfast programme).  If you're keen to volunteer in preparing breakfast, contact our office to make enquiries.

Civil Defence

In the case of a Civil Defence emergency, the usual evacuation procedures will be carried out and all tamariki will remain at kura until whānau can be contacted and then able to collect them.

Fruit in Schools

As part of the Fruit In Schools programme, we receive fresh fruit throughout the year to distribute to all of our tauira in both Pou Tahi and Pou Rua.

Mahi Ahurea

The Mahi Ahurea programme is part of the curriculum here at Te Kura o Kokohuia for all tauira from Year 1-Year 13. Mahi Ahurea is delivered by an external provider, on a weekly basis. It is instructed within a contemporary context using such methods as mau rākau, poi, aka and kohi kai.

Medical Problems

When enrolling your tamaiti, please ensure that the kaiako and the kura are fully aware of any specific medical conditions your tamaiti may have. If medication is required during kura hours, please sign the consent form and discuss with the pouako responsible for your tamaiti.

Milk for Schools

Free milk is provided three days a week.(Kindly provided by the Milk for Schools programme)

Pūrongo

Kura reports/pūrongo are distributed in Term Two and Term Four and are held in conjunction with matua/pouako conferences. We maintain an open door policy at all times and whānau are welcome at kura anytime.

Kura Pānui

Kura pānui are sent every Thursday. Please advise on enrolment which distribution method you prefer either hardcopy or email. Special pānui are sent home with the tauira as required.

Kura Stationery

Stationery lists will be distributed at the beginning of the year and at the time of enrolment for new tauira starting in Tau 1.

Kura Transport

The kura operates a bus service to collect tamariki from their home in the morning and return in the afternoon. Whaea Julie is our bus driver and the bus collects tamariki from all suburbs of Whanganui within the city limits.

Smokefree

Te Kura o Kokohuia is proud to be a smoke-free kura which means there is no smoking within our kura buildings or grounds. We encourage whānau not to smoke directly outside our kura gates or within sight of our tamariki. There is also no smoking when accompanying our kura on trips, outings or tangihanga.

Sporting Activities

Being actively involved in sports is encouraged at Te Kura o Kokohuia.  We currently have teams in the following winter codes: - Netball, Miniball, Basketball, Rippa Rugby and Rugby for boys and girls.  Many of the codes on offer are dependant on coach availability.  Whānau are encouraged to get involved.

Sports Fees

$20 per tauira for all sports that they register to play for the year. $30 per whānau, per year for siblings who live in the same household and play for Te Kura o Kokohuia. 

Sports Uniforms

The kura provides the team sports uniforms. These uniforms are to be worn with pride when attending all kura sports events.

Swimming 

Our pouako provide tuition on basic swimming strokes and safe practices in and around water during the warmer months. It is important that tamariki come prepared for lessons with towel and appropriate swimwear. Please send a note if your tamaiti is unable to swim.

Uniforms

It is compulsory for all tauira to be wearing the correct uniform each and every day. Please ensure to name all clothing and footwear.  Tamariki must wear a wide brim hat at playtime and lunchtime during term one and term four.  These will be available for purchase at our office.