{"id":8809,"date":"2026-06-26T12:50:56","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T00:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turitea.school.nz\/?p=8809"},"modified":"2026-06-26T12:50:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T00:50:56","slug":"end-of-term-2-week-10-panui","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turiteaschoolwp.colmandesigns.co.nz\/end-of-term-2-week-10-panui\/","title":{"rendered":"End of Term 2 Week 10 P\u0101nui"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ng\u0101 mihi mahana e te wh\u0101nau (warm greetings to you all family),

I always enjoy the opportunity to write the p\u0101nui and keep you all up to date with what has been happening around our kura (school). I don’t know about you, but reaching the end of Week 10 has made it feel very much like the end of term… except we have one more week to go! An 11-week term in the middle of the year is certainly a rare occurrence, so there are a few tired faces around. However, in true Turitea fashion, there is still plenty happening as we head into our final week of Term 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Wednesday, Cameron took 12 Year 5 and 6 students to the interschool Ki o Rahi<\/strong> tournament. Ayla, Makayla, Mackenzie, Emelie, Munroe, Jackson, Joe, Kyerin, Ihaia, Rory, Van,<\/strong> and Lincoln<\/strong> headed down to Manawaroa Park to represent Turitea School in the competitive round. We are very proud of the teamwork, sportsmanship, and determination they showed throughout the day. Ka mau te wehi (awesome), team!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Today marked Kauri\u2019s final Garden to Table session <\/strong>for the term. Kirstin made okonomiyaki, Japanese savoury pancakes, which looked delicious, while Meryl continued the important mahi of predator tracking and setting out nectar bird feeders and w\u0113t\u0101 hotels. A huge thank you to Meryl and Kirstin for the mahi they put into running Garden to Table<\/strong> each term for our tamariki. Thank you also to the wh\u0101nau members who come in to volunteer and support these sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He whakamihi nui ki a koutou (A huge congratulations to you all),our table tennis<\/strong> tamariki, Caleb, Lily, Marissa, Matthew, Maya, Olly,<\/strong> and Stanley<\/strong>, who have finished up a successful season this week. A special congratulations to Maya and Marissa, who won their grade<\/strong>, and to Lily, who won overall in her grade<\/strong>. Ka mau te wehi koutou, You are awesome!<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Mid-Year Reports:<\/strong>
Our kaiako have worked very hard writing your children\u2019s mid-year reports, which will be published on HERO on Tuesday 30 June<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you are aware, the Ministry of Education introduced a new curriculum for English and Maths & Statistics this year. As we have transitioned to the new curriculum, teaching approaches, and assessment expectations, you may notice a shift in your child\u2019s reported progress or achievement levels compared to previous years<\/strong>. This reflects the changing curriculum expectations rather than a sudden change in your child\u2019s learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will have another round of K\u014drero Mai, our parent-teacher conferences, early next term, where you will have the opportunity to discuss your child\u2019s report further. If you missed our Curriculum Clarity evening last term, please check out the slides<\/a> that were shared for more information about these changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The layout of our reporting system is also new this year<\/strong>, so reports may look a little different. They begin with information about the reporting system and an explanation of what each progress descriptor means.
Reading, writing, and maths reports each include a teacher comment, next steps, ways you can support learning at home, and an indication of where your child is sitting within each sub-area. This is followed by student voice, a school values comment, and attendance information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To access your child\u2019s report:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n