Newsletter January 2023
Reporoa College 2nd February 2023
2023 Term One Housekeeping
We wish to welcome all our new students to Reporoa College and are looking forward to seeing all the familiar faces of our staff and students returning for the school year.
Important Messages for Parents and Whanau
Welcome to the following new Staff
Amanda-Jane Leith PE and Science, also a whanau teacher for Orakei Korako
Amanda Armer and Tracey Heads who have been appointed as Sports Co Ordinators
-please contact them on sports@reporoa.school.nz
Uniform
We would like to acknowledge the Uniform issues parents are facing. NZ Uniforms assured us at the end of last year that they were ready for Back to School 2023.
We have spoken to the manager of NZ Uniforms Rotorua this morning and have been told they do have our stock in store waiting to be unpacked. She will endeavour to get this done by the end of the day. Once again, please contact the school if you have any Uniform issues.
Ka Pai Kai
This year we will continue with breakfast club being served every morning and a healthy lunch being provided daily. There will be no food provided at interval however students are welcome to take snacks at breakfast time or bring some from home. Ka Pai Kai welcome all students to take any left overs home for whanau from lunch.
School Driveway
For Health and Safety reasons the school gate will be closed at 8.15am and be re opened at 8.45am. Please drop your child off at the entrance to whaoa to avoid obtructing the school buses. Staff and students that arrive between these times must use the whaoa driveway to the right of the courts.
Staff Vacancies
Librarian required 25 hours per week, Science technician 10 hours per week ( can be a combined role) email your cv and cover letter to counter@reporoa.school.nz
Term One Events
SATURDAY 4th Feb WAITANGI COMMUNITY DAY - College Grounds
Tuesday 7th Feb Whole school starts - Powhiri at 9.45am at Whaoa
Monday 13th Feb Trades Academy Powhiri Toi Ohomai
Friday 17th Feb ATHLETIC SPORTS
Thursday 23rd Feb Meet the Teachers Pool Party 4pm, NCEA Info for parents 6pm
Friday 24th Feb SWIMMING SPORTS
Friday 3rd March School Photos
Wednesday 8th March BOP/Mid Island Athletics
Friday 17th March Careers Work Exposure Trip seniors