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School Disco THIS WEEK on Friday!

Avoid the long lines and pre pay your $4 entry, give your money to your teacher throughout the week and on the night of the disco have a wrist band put on to show at the door.

Sports draw for week 6

Yr 6 Students

This is a reminder to be at School by 8.30am tomorrow (Thursday 20th August) to catch the bus to Hastings Intermediate for the day.

You must be in full uniform, shoes and bring morning tea.

Raureka Black Soccer Game Cancelled

Kia ora whānau ⚽️

Just a quick update — today’s Raureka Black vs St Mary’s soccer game has been cancelled as unfortunately the St Mary’s team have a number of players away sick.

Sorry for the late notice, and thanks for understanding.

Ngā mihi,
Andrew

Unison Works – Thursday

Unison will be carrying out electricity network work on Gordon Road on Thursday, with traffic management in place around the area.

School will remain open, with generators supplying power to around 85% of our buildings.

If you are able to, please use the back gate (Oliphant Road) for drop-off and pick-up on Thursday to help reduce traffic around the Gordon Road entrance.

Thanks for your support and patience. Ngā mihi.

Announcing our School Disco NEXT WEEK!

Avoid the long lines and pre pay your $4 entry from next week Mon 24/8 – Fri 28/8, give your money to your teacher and on the night of the disco have a wrist band put on to show at the door.

Sports Draw for week 5

Reminder about our Staff Only Day NEXT Monday the 17th August, school will be closed.

On this day, our teachers will be working with a facilitator from Cognition Education around assessment and our support staff will be learning more about structured literacy.

Sports Draw for this week

Teacher Only Day NEXT Monday 17th August – Please make alternative arrangement for your child/ren this day.

Reminder about our RSS AGM and Disco Planning Meeting TONIGHT

Reminder about our RSS AGM and Disco Planning Meeting Monday 10th August

All Raureka Sports Sports Cancelled today – Soccer and Barefoot 10s.

Kia ora whānau,

Unfortunately, the schools we were due to play today have been significantly impacted by illness, with a number of students and staff away sick. As a result, today’s Raureka Black & White Soccer games and Raureka Barefoot 10s Rugby have been cancelled.

Thanks for your understanding and continued support. We hope everyone who is unwell is feeling better soon.

Ngā mihi,

Andrew

Sports Draw

Kia ora whānau, a reminder for tomorrow, we look forward to seeing the tamariki in their RED and WHITE ?

Morning Drop Off Reminder

Kia ora whānau,

Just a friendly reminder that our classrooms do not open until 8.15am.

If your child needs to arrive at school before 8.15am, please bring them through the school gate rather than leaving them at the gate or outside their classroom. Before school, children can play on the oval in the middle of the school.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, children who arrive early can go to the hall for Breakfast Club.

Thank you for helping us keep our tamariki safe and supervised before the school day begins. 😊

Sports draw for this week

AGM and Disco Planning Meeting Notices ?

Red Nose Day – Friday 31 July

We have just completed a lockdown drill at school.

Our tamariki and staff followed our procedures calmly, listened carefully, and responded exactly as expected.

These drills are an important part of helping everyone understand what to do in an emergency and ensuring our school remains a safe place. In a emergency situation you will be kept informed via this app. 

Reminder about our Matariki Celebrations tomorrow morning!

Sports Draw for Week 1 of Term 3!

We just want to say a huge thank you for the kindness, support and understanding you have shown us during this sad time.

By keeping your children at home where possible on Monday, you are making it possible for so many of our staff to attend Mrs Sanders’ funeral, say their farewells and support her whānau. We really do appreciate it.

We also understand that some whānau need to send their children to school. Please be assured that we have enough staff onsite to care for and supervise them, and we will be ready to welcome them on Monday morning.

For any whānau who would like to do some mahi or learning with their child at home on Monday, the Ministry of Education’s Parent Portal has some great ideas. You can choose your child’s year level and find activities to do together:

https://www.education.govt.nz/parents-and-caregivers/schools-year-0-13/parent-portal/guide-for-the-new-zealand-curriculum-years-0-to-8

Thank you again for the way you have supported our school and staff. It means a great deal to us.

Ngā mihi nui,
Keryn Burns, Raureka Staff and Board

Important Notice for Monday 20 July 2026

Kia ora whānau,

As shared earlier, our much-loved staff member Donna Sanders has passed away. Donna was at the heart of Raureka School for over 38 years and made an incredible contribution to generations of tamariki, whānau and staff.

Donna’s funeral will be held on Monday 20 July, and most of our staff will be attending to farewell her and support her family.

We kindly ask that, where possible, whānau keep their children at home for the day. We understand this will not be possible for every family, and Raureka School will remain open, with minimal staff onsite to supervise any students who need to attend.

To help us plan appropriate staffing and supervision, please complete the short survey below for each child in your whānau:

https://forms.gle/z7dBKuTJ9hMXH8Qu6

If you are planning to take your child to Donna’s funeral, we would appreciate you considering having them wear their school uniform so they can represent Raureka School as we farewell someone who has been such an important part of our kura.

Thank you for your understanding and support as our school community comes together during this very sad time.

Ngā mihi,
Keryn Burns

It is with immense sadness that we share the news of Donna Sanders’ passing.

Donna has been at the heart of Raureka School for 38 years. She has made an incredible contribution to our school and has touched the lives of generations of tamariki, whānau and staff.

Like the tui, Donna was a strong, bold and cherished presence at Raureka.

Donna will be deeply missed and will forever remain a treasured part of our Raureka School whānau.

Our love and thoughts are with Donna’s family at this very sad time.

Reminder about Mufti Day TOMORROW!

No Breakfast club today due to staff sickness

No Breakfast club today due to staff sickness

Invitation to our Matariki Celebrations in the first week of Term 3

Reminder of our Last Day Mufti Day this Friday 3rd July

Room 20 Scootering has been postponed to Thursday

Please pop this date in your calendars…

Updated Sports Draw

Cycling for Room 4 is postponed until Wednesday 1st July

YEAR 5 & 6 Netball is CANCELLED today due to the weather.

Sports Draw Week 10

Senior School – ☔ Sports Hawke’s Bay Scootering Postponed ☔

☔ Sports Hawke’s Bay Scootering Postponed ☔

Kia ora whānau,

Unfortunately, today’s scootering session with Sports Hawke’s Bay is postponed due to the weather. The current conditions aren’t safe or suitable for scootering.

We will be rescheduling this for next week and will confirm the new date with you as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding! Stay dry and warm.

Ngā mihi,

Mr Dickson

Have you booked your parent interview time? It’s easy to do so on our school app.

If you have any trouble please contact the school office or your class teacher to book in a time. 

Thanks

Sports Draw Week 9:

Reminder: Photo orders can be picked up from the office, if not collected today they will be sent home on Monday at risk of being damaged

Sports draw for week 8

RSS Disco Planning Meeting: Volunteers Wanted!

We need your help to make our upcoming school disco a hit! If you’d like to join the planning team or help out with decorations, music, or snacks, please come along to our first quick meeting.

When: Monday, June 8th at 5:30 PM
Where: Room 3
No long-term commitment required—just bring your ideas and your energy!

Can’t make the meeting but still want to help? Please contact the school office.

Hope to see you there!

Reminder: PhotoLife orders have arrived! Pick up details below:

Kia ora whānau! GOOD NEWS! 🎉

Your PhotoLife orders have arrived! 📸

Due to the way they are packaged, we are asking parents to please come and collect them directly from the office.

Please note: Any orders not collected by the end of this week will be sent home in school bags with the kids, at the risk of being bent or damaged.

Thanks everyone! 😁 Let us know if you have any questions.

Your PhotoLife orders have arrived! Pick up details below:

Kia ora whānau! GOOD NEWS! 🎉

Your PhotoLife orders have arrived! 📸

Due to the way they are packaged, we are asking parents to please come and collect them directly from the office.

Thanks everyone! 😁 Let us know if you have any questions.

Orders are ready for collection in Room 3

Details for Cookies, Croissants, and Drinks collection this afternoon!

RSS Disco Planning Meeting: Volunteers Wanted!

We need your help to make our upcoming school disco a hit! If you’d like to join the planning team or help out with decorations, music, or snacks, please come along to our first quick meeting.

When: Monday, June 8th at 5:30 PM
Where: Room 3
No long-term commitment required—just bring your ideas and your energy!

Can’t make the meeting but still want to help? Please contact the school office.

Hope to see you there!

Do you have a little one turning 5 this year or next? We’d love to hear from you!

Sports Draw for Week 7