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Deputy Principal Matt Boucher has just published his 5th piece of writing for NZ children's publications.

Thank you to everyone who placed bids on the silent auction packs. Congratulations to the following auction winners:

Rāroa attracts great teachers! Next year we will have another fantastic group of teachers. Our employment processes are complete and we are looking forward to starting the year with a dynamic teaching team.

What's coming up at Rāroa . . .

Electives week runs in Week 8 of this term (5 - 9 December) this year.

It is an exciting time here at Rāroa as we draw closer to the end of the year. Students get a really good deal as they enjoy a range of opportunities, in and outside of the classroom. Although students love the round off of their time at Rāroa, it can be an unsettling time for them. Anxiety about next year and changing friends amongst other things come into play. Emotions can get the better of individuals and this can affect behaviours.

When we heard that the Khandallah School Chess Club were looking for some games, the inaugural Khandallah/Raroa Chess Meet was underway!

95% of students at Rāroa made positive progress in Writing. 87% of students at Rāroa made positive progress in Maths. 81% of students at Rāroa made positive progress in Reading.

Thanks Fletcher Construction for bringing the "Bridges to Schools' Programme to Rāroa!

Here are some great ways to keep your children reading these summer holidays.

The library stocktake has started, we have closed the library at morning teas and lunchtimes as it is full of textbooks and devices and things are looking decidedly messy!

Coastal Quilters is a club that gathers together to learn and teach each other quilting skills and techniques. It was created in 1988 by Marge Hurst and Sue Bracken.