Principal’s Message
Fakaalofa lahi atu,
We have had a wonderful start to the last term with our Niuean Language Week supported by all our RUA fanau Niue. Ms Cecily Taufelila kicked off our Vagahau Niue with a child friendly devotion about ‘Wisdom’ -we love having our Ms Cecily back in the RUA programmes. Our first Niue Sports day was a great success with the Sika, coconut bowling and Tug-a-war challenge proving a real hit with students and staff. Our Niuean assembly was a fabulous celebration of cultural performances and enough food for the whole school provided by our Niue parents-Fakaaue lahi.
Our teachers and students worked extremely hard on their Market Day Inquiry projects-they enjoyed the fruits of their labour, raising funds for their class end of year celebrations.
Teachers are completing final end of year assessments in Numeracy and Literacy so lets ensure our tamariki are here everyday, nice and nearly ready for learning.
It is going to be another fun filled term of events and celebrations, thank you for your continued support and prayers of our school.
Iehova he vaha loto,
Sita Selupe
Principal
The Calendar
Recent Events
Market Day
Well done to all our students and teachers for their hard work and effort put in, to produce some awesome produce e.g. lettuce, carrots etc and the art work and creatives ways they’ve incorporated the devotion topic ‘The Law of the Harvest’ into their inquiry learning. You will read more about this in depth in the next newsletter where the teachers may elaborate more on the learning leading to Market Day.
Together we raised $5,690.86 – Congratulations to all and thank you whanau for your support. All money fundraised will go towards the students classroom end of year Fun Day.
THANK YOU WHANAU – KTM Food Stall
To our Amazing Parent Volunteers,
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of you who generously donated 100% of the delicious food for our KTM food stall at Market Day! Your kindness, effort, and spirit of giving made our event a success and filled it with the warmth of your support. We couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you also to our Komiti Tupu Mai team – your parent representatives who took the time to set up, prepare, cook and pack down our stall. All proceeds will go back into Rise UP Academy for our tamariki and your voluntary hours have been updated. Well done for your AMAZING TEAM EFFORT! May God continue to bless all our whanau!
Cross Country
This term saw Rise Up enter our first cross country team in the school’s history. All students who participated demonstrated perseverance, resilience and hardwork. Although our RUA team had limited preparation time they all did our school proud. The true strength of our RUA team lies in their unity and spirit making sure they were on the line cheering each other on during the toughest parts of a race and supporting one another through training. The definition of sportsmanship among our students has been truly inspiring.
Congratulations to all the team members for their hard work, dedication, and determination throughout training and the cross country meet. Thank you to Whaea Celia for your constant commitment to training and seeing our kids succeed. We look forward to seeing what they’ll achieve in the future, and I can’t wait for next year’s season!
John ‘Ofanoa
Niuean Language Week
Fakaaue lahi Parents for dressing your child in Yellow today. We were blessed with an awesome day of sunshine, laughter, fun and new experiences.
Fakaaue lahi our Aue and Taufelila fanau for organising and running our Kilikiti and Tug o War. Fakaaue lahi to our Seniloli, Sifaheone, Ikihele and Muelu fanau for all your help today.
ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE – The Clash of the Classrooms
Below are the results of the past 6 weeks. We are currently in Week 7 and the competition is fierce especially in those top 3 spots. Parents please encourage and bring your child/ren to school. The students are so invested in this challenge that they ask at the office every day for the class that’s in the lead.
Whanau Programme & Notices
TEACHERS ONLY DAY – Friday 29th November.
Whanau Inclusive Days
Thursday 5 December (RUA community all invited).
9am – 2pm
● Warriors Foundation (5 rotations)
● Manukau United Football
● Auckland All Stars Volleyball
● Sensory, the OpenFort
● Express Yourself Dance Community
Friday 6th December (School only and parent helpers)
11am – 2pm
● ROCKupz
● Blaster Entertainment
● Giant Bubbles
Both days are sponsored by CLM, we invite all whanau to join us on Thursday 5
December. Whanau Inclusive Days is designed for active play, whanau engagement,
inclusivity of all learners and fostering a community spirit.
***ENROLMENTS***
For our whanau who have children turning five next year please complete an enrolment form. We have spaces available for next year’s enrolment, so please let your whanau know. Please fill in an online form from our website https://www.riseupacademy.school.nz/
UNIFORM SALES
As of next week our office will be open for uniform sales 8.30-9.15am on Thursdays only.
CAR PARK SAFETY
A gentle reminder to our whanau that the Car park is for Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate and Rise UP Staff ONLY – there are 2 car parks at the end marked for mobility card users only (must be displayed). Please use the off street parking and if you need to supervise your child walking up to the school gate then please walk them as there have been a few near misses and also SDBI car parks taken by our whanau.
SMALL BUSINESSES WITHIN OUR SCHOOL
PROV-TECH Automotive
If your car needs some work done or a service please check out http://provtechauto.com
275KAI
Mary and her whanau make the heartiest burgers and delicious meals like; surf n turf, ribs etc found here too! 60 Vine Street Mangere. https://www.facebook.com/275KAI
MAMAS MEDALS
She and her team create the most stunning pieces and are available to order. You’ll be the talk of the town when you wear one of her numbers. https://www.facebook.com/mamasmedals
*Whanau if you own a small business that you would like us to post up on our newsletters please email [email protected]
Devotions
Devotion topic: Godly Wisdom
Term Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take”.
Week 6 Memory Verse: Proverbs 16:9
“We can make our own plans, but the Lord determines our steps”.
The staff and kaiako especially, aim to teach and model what is right and wrong in the classroom, at home and in our community. Knowing what is right and wrong is one thing, doing what is right is Godly wisdom, when we make mistakes, God’s wisdom is not making the mistakes over and over again. Our akonga are learning who, what and how wisdom is portrayed in the Bible through Wise leaders like Moses, Joshua, Solomon and Jesus! As we are nearing the festive season, we will learn from the 3 wise men and continue to pray for God’s wisdom amongst our staff, akonga and community.
Prayer requests:
*Madam Chair Sally Ikinofo of Rise UP Trust
*Staff -Bereavement
*End of year Data
*Student Attendance
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