Rototuna High Schools


KORERO FROM MIRANDA

Kia ora Rototuna e te Whānau,

Welcome back to Week 2 of our final term as the finish line races into view. With this in mind I hope you had a chance to enjoy the beautiful weather on the long weekend and didn’t spend too much time working.

Mā ngā hururu ka rere te manu | It is the feathers that enable the bird to fly

I am grateful that we are able to finish the year together, and our focus over the next few weeks is on finishing the year well. As we prepare for exams and complete the work that is due, remind your student(s) that they owe it to themselves to put in the effort to do their best. Collectively, we are working through Whānau and Wānanga Ako to support these efforts.

I also recognise that this can be a stressful time of year for many. Remember that your students' results will not be their full measure. There is no exam or assessment that will ever come close to showing us what they are capable of, or the exciting life that is waiting for them. Exams will test memories and show understanding of particular concepts in one particular subject on one particular day. Deliberate revision and practice are the keys to performing well in these moments so encourage your student to make the most of their teachers' expertise as they prepare.

Finally, over the next couple of weeks at the senior school, we will be recognising the ways your students have excelled through showcases and prize-givings, showing how they have deepened their knowledge of the world, expanded their horizons and made connections within and beyond school. We are looking forward to celebrating these successes with you all and seeing you next week at whānau conferences (booking details follow in the newsletter).

Ngā manaakitanga,

Miranda


  1. Weekly Plan For Remainder of Term 4

    Please have a read of our plan for the last few weeks of Term 4 Read more…
  2. External Examinations

    NCEA External Examinations and Scholarship Papers will begin on Monday 7 November and conclude on Friday 2 December. Read more…
  3. Subject Selection

    Students have now received the information to select their courses for 2023. Read more…
  4. Video: University Modules

    The RSHS University Modules are now available for selection for 2023 Year 13’s. Read more…
  5. Whānau Conferences

    Our whānau conferences will be held the week of the 31st of October. Read more…
  6. Senior Prizegiving

    The Rototuna Senior High School Prizegiving is occurring on Thursday 3rd November at 6.30pm. Read more…
  7. Art Showcase

    You are all invited to our RSHS art showcase: Read more…
  8. 2023 Intentions

    We are coming to that time of the year where we start making critical decisions regarding staff and advisory placements and structure ... Read more…
  9. New World Rototuna & RHS Update

    A HUGE THANK YOU to New World Rototuna and our RHS Community who have been swiping their New World clubcards at our local store! Read more…
  10. Rototuna High Schools Quiz Night

    Love a good quiz night? Read more…
  11. Entertainment Book

    Starting to think about Christmas presents yet? Here’s an option that can be ordered from the comforts of home and will offer some ... Read more…