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We are a vibrant country primary school located in the heart of the Roto-o-Rangi district, just a short drive from Cambridge.
Roto-o-Rangi means Lake of the Sky due to the very large, shallow roto/lake that existed here pre-European settlement. The large, flat surface of the roto reflected te rangi/the sky.
Our school is a mix of rural and town students from Years 1 to 6. As a school, we have a clear and strong Vision: Tuurangawaewae/Belonging, Mahi Tahi/Co-operation and Rerekeetanga/Innovation. A kura where tauira/students find a sense of belonging, work together and prepare for success in their future. We are a PB4L School, with a focus on positive behaviour centred around our three school values of Respect/Whakaute, Resilience/Manawaroa and Responsibility/Takohanga.
A school bus runs daily from Leamington Rugby Sports Club and a rural bus collects students from around the Roto-o-Rangi and Kairangi areas. We have ample parking available for families who drop off and collect their children, with Before and After School Care programmes operating daily.
At Roto-o-Rangi School, we combine country values with modern learning. We are committed to providing a positive, stimulating, enjoyable learning environment where your child is encouraged to 'Tuumanako Teitei Aim High' and reach their full potential. Our smaller size allows the relationships between students, teachers/ngaa kaiako, ngaa whaanau/families and peers to flourish. Kaiako can truly know the individual and get the best out of them.
Our high quality teaching staff provide stimulating, challenging and learner-centred teaching practices. They incorporate traditional, proven techniques with modern, innovative approaches to develop the strong foundations needed for our tamariki to thrive in an ever-changing future.
To find out more about us, please take your time to explore our site, visit our Facebook page or call in for a visit.
I look forward to personally meeting you and having you and your child/ren join our school community.
Ngaa mihi,
Wayne Donnellon - Principal
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Our PTA and staff have been working away in the background to bring the next epic fundraising event to life!
Introducing Dinner By Numbers - a dinner with a twist!
If you’re up for an evening of food and hilarity, book your tickets using the QR code on the poster! We have a shareable post on our Facebook page for you to spread the word to your friends, family and work colleagues. Let's get sharing and bring in the funds from outside of our parent community! Numbers are capped, so book in quickly!
Art Auction
In their classes, the students are working on producing individual art pieces. Each piece will be on display in the Roto-o-Rangi Memorial Hall for the entire day and evening on Friday 18th September. Anyone can visit the hall during the day, and those who attend Dinner By Numbers can check out the artwork in the evening. Each piece will have a Silent Auction paper for bids to be placed, in the hope of achieving the winning bid to purchase the students' coveted artwork!
Dear parents,
I thought the Rural Cross Country was on Friday the 11th September, but it is actually Thursday 10th September. Please note it is the day earlier than has been advertised on our calendar and notices.
Kia ora e te whaanau,
We're into week 5 of our term, so here's what's coming up...
Coming up next week, we have a teacher only day on Monday 24th, so please don't come to school as we will all be in Hamilton attending First Aid training. On Friday 28th our Kapa Haka will attend the Cambridge Schools Kapa Haka Festival, which you are welcome to go along to watch. We will provide more details soon.
Kia pai too wiki koutou maa.
The Country Bus has a flat battery. Another is on the way but it means the bus will be at least 10 mins late. Apolgies for the inconvenience.
Kia ora e te whaanau,
A little late this week but better late than never!
Here's what's on and what's coming up...
Tuesday:
Wishing Eve the best of luck this evening, as she represents our school at the Cambridge Rotary Speech Competition. Speak loud and clear, and kia maaia - be brave - you've got this, Eve!
Wednesday:
Hot food, Kapa Haka, the usual!
Thursday:
Roto Review newsletter to come home.
Friday:
Year 6 students and their parents to visit Cambridge Middle School for their open day sessions.
Cross Country practise has begun, ahead of our Roto Cross Country event on Friday 21st August. Click the link for more information if you missed the notice sent home last week.
Launchpad (formerly Bible in Schools) begins on Wednesday 12th August at lunchtime and runs for 6 weeks. This is strictly an opt-in programme, and once opted in by parents the child can choose to attend on the day. For more information click here: Launchpad Permission Form 2026
TOD - Don't forget there is a Teacher Only Day on Monday 24th August, so please don't send your child to school that day!
Noho ora mai, and have a great week!
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