Term 3 Week 7 / 4th September 2026

Our Mission: We are Limitless! We are Passionate! We are Mokoia!

Our Vision: The needs of ākonga are at the heart of all that we do at Mokoia Intermediate!

From across the desk of the principal- Whaea Ally

Kia ora e te Whānau/Parents and Caregivers,

Week Seven, the pace of the term is certainly picking up! It has been a busy and exciting time at Mokoia, with our ākonga continuing to step up, embrace new challenges and make us proud through their learning, sporting and cultural achievement.

There is much to celebrate across our kura, and I look forward to sharing some of these highlights with you.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding success of our Mokoia Intermediate ākonga at the 2026 Te Tūkohu Ngāwhā Mātauranga Māori Science and Design Fair. Congratulations to Mia and Isla who took first place in Biosecurity for their investigation into trapping gold clams.

Congratulations also goes to Lucy and Skylah who not only took first place in the Sustainability category but were also awarded the prestigious Ngā Huarahi ki Te Ao Sustainability Supreme Award for their Recycling Science Project.

This is an exceptional achievement and recognises our students’ innovation, scientific thinking, environmental awareness and commitment to sustainability.

Their project explored a real-world challenge and demonstrated how science can be used to develop practical solutions that contribute to a healthier and more sustainable environment.

The Te Tūkohu Ngāwhā Science and Design Fair celebrates the powerful connection between Mātauranga Māori and Western science, encouraging young people to investigate, question, create and find solutions grounded in their understanding of te taiao.

To our Mokoia ākonga — ngā mihi nui and congratulations! Your curiosity, perseverance and willingness to think differently have made us all really proud.

A special ngā mihi to Whaea Kathryn, Whaea Christian, whānau and everyone who supported our students throughout their learning journey. Your encouragement, expertise and belief in our young people helped make this success possible.

Excitement is building across our kura as the Zespri AIMS Games kick off this weekend!

With 12,000 intermediate athletes competing, we are super proud of our Mokoia ākonga who are stepping up to represent our school. Training, fitness sessions and skill development have led to this moment — and our tamariki are ready to bring their absolute best.

Whether competing on the field or court, supporting teammates, or proudly representing Mokoia, we expect all our ākonga to live our values of Ūpoko Pakaru – resilience, Kōmaitanga – celebrating success, and Whakaiti – humility.

True success is about more than the final score. It is about showing great sportsmanship, lifting others up, embracing challenges, and celebrating the hard work, commitment and determination that have brought our teams to this point.

How we conduct ourselves, how we support one another, and how we represent Mokoia will be the true measure of our success. Be proud. Be positive. Back each other. Give your absolute best.

AIMS Week – Key Reminders

Support & Sportsmanship

Parents, whānau and members of our Mokoia community are warmly invited to come along, support our teams and cheer them on. Your encouragement and positive presence make a huge difference to our ākonga. Please remember that all sideline support must be positive, respectful and uplifting. Let’s create an environment where our ākonga feel supported, encouraged and proud to represent Mokoia.

For game times, draws and updates, please check the AIMS website. Please do not ring the school Office for this information.

To our whānau — thank you for the transport, fundraising, encouragement, financial support and countless hours behind the scenes. Your support enables our young people to participate, challenge themselves and create memories that will last well beyond AIMS Games.

To our coaches and managers — thank you! Your commitment, preparation, encouragement and belief in our ākonga is making a difference. You are helping our young people grow not only as athletes, but as teammates, leaders and people.

To all our competitors — believe in yourselves, trust your preparation and back your teammates. Play hard, embrace the challenge, enjoy every moment and represent Mokoia with pride.

Whatever the result, we want you to return knowing you gave your best, supported each other, showed resilience and represented your kura with mana and pride.

Kia kaha. Kia māia. Kia manawanui.

Ngā mihi nui,

Ally Gibbons
Acting Principal
Mokoia Intermediate School

KEY DATES FOR TERM 3 - What's coming up?

Term 3 Week 7:

Monday 31st August - Dance NZ Made
Saturday 5th September - AIMS Games starts

Term 3 Week 8:

AIMS Week
Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week

Term 3 Week 9:

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
Thursday 17th September - Mokoia Showcase
Friday 18th September - Art Extension Trip / Learning Centre Speech Finals

Term 3 Week 10:

Tuesday 22nd September - Ti Hiwi o Torua / Rip, Grip and Whip

LAST DAY - Friday 25th September - Speech Finals / Book/Movie Dress Up Day - Gold coin for Nepal

KEY DATES FOR TERM 4

Term 4 Week 1:

Monday 12th October - First day of Term 4
Friday 16th October - Super 11 Touch Rugby

Term 4 Week 2:

Wednesday 21st October - Great NZ Shakeout!
Thursday 22nd October - Evolocity Competition

Term 4 Week 3:

Monday 26th October - Labour Day. - NO SCHOOL

Term 4 Week 4:

Tuesday 3rd November - Voices of Hope Talk

Term 4 Week 5:

Wednesday 11th November - Mokoia Fun Fair

Term 4 Week 6:

Thursday 19th November - Mokoia School Production

Term 4 Week 7:

Term 4 Week 8:

Term 4 Week 9:

Tuesday 8th December - Wednesday 9th December - Alt Ed
Thursday 10th December - PROM
Friday 11th December - Mokoia Colour Fun Run and Water afternoon

Term 4 Week 10:

Monday 14th December - Mokoia Prize Giving 9 - 11:30

Monday 14th December - HALF DAY - School Finishes after prize giving

From the desk of Whaea Kathryn -

Celebrating the Learning of Our Kaiako

At Mokoia Intermediate, we believe that great teachers are lifelong learners too! Over the past few weeks, our kaiako have been involved in a range of professional learning opportunities, both within our school and alongside teachers from across the country. We are incredibly proud of the commitment our staff continue to show towards growing their own knowledge and practice, with the ultimate goal of ensuring our ākonga have the very best opportunities to succeed.

Assessment PLD with Jo – Cognition Education

This week, our teachers had the opportunity to take part in Ministry-provided Assessment PLD with Jo Matthews from Cognition Education. Each teacher had the opportunity to meet with Jo 1:1, giving them dedicated time to explore their own assessment practice with the new curriculum and strengthen their understanding of how we make confident overall teacher judgements about where our ākonga are in their learning.

A key focus was on using rich mathematical tasks as part of the assessment process. Rich tasks are meaningful and often open-ended problems that allow students to demonstrate their mathematical thinking in a variety of ways. They encourage students to apply what they know, explain their thinking, make connections and transfer their learning to new situations, rather than simply demonstrating that they can follow a particular procedure.

These tasks are an important part of the wider picture when teachers are gathering and triangulating assessment information to determine whether a student is working proficiently within an area of learning. When a student is confidently demonstrating understanding at their expected level, they have a solid grasp of the learning concept and can work independently and consistently apply their skills accurately across a range of tasks. They are able to use effective learning strategies, apply their learning in different situations and often transfer their knowledge to new contexts. They can also clearly share their thinking, explain their reasoning and contribute ideas that help build shared understanding.

We are excited that Jo will be returning in Term 4 to continue this work with our kaiako, particularly as we explore the new Ministry assessment resources and support teachers with their final overall teacher judgements for the year.

Growing Our Māori Medium Practice

Last Friday, Whaea Tiare and Whaea Hotu had the wonderful opportunity to join other Māori Medium kaiako at Rotokawa for a Teacher Only Day. This provided a valuable opportunity to delve deeper into Mātauranga and Te Mātaiaho, particularly the changes and new progress markers that are shaping curriculum and assessment.

The PLD was facilitated by curriculum advisors including Kume Samuels and Hiraani Manuel (Māori Medium Curriculum Advisors), Andrew MacDonald (English Medium) and Te Kiriaho. It was a fantastic opportunity for our kaiako to not only grow their own curriculum knowledge, but to connect, share ideas and learn alongside other Māori Medium teachers. These opportunities to whakawhanaungatanga and share practice are incredibly valuable as we continue to strengthen our Rumaki programme and the learning experiences we provide for our ākonga.

Strengthening Literacy Teaching

Our Literacy Lead Teacher Mrs O'Callaghan has also spent the last few days taking part in Ministry Literacy PLD with Liz Kane, focusing on strengthening literacy teaching and accelerating outcomes for learners in Years 7–10. The PLD has provided an opportunity to deepen understanding of the specific literacy needs that sit behind students' difficulties, develop targeted and high-quality teaching and intervention strategies, and strengthen teachers' knowledge of language and text structures. A key focus has also been using assessment and progress monitoring to identify the most appropriate next steps for learners and ultimately support improved writing outcomes. We are excited to have her share her learning with our staff to grow their knowledge also.

It has been a busy few weeks of learning for our staff, and we are incredibly proud of the enthusiasm and commitment our kaiako continue to demonstrate. When our teachers keep learning, our ākonga benefit! We are excited to see these new ideas, strategies and knowledge continue to make their way into classrooms and further strengthen the learning experiences of our Mokoia ākonga.

Mr Upston's Turf Talk....

GOOD LUCK TO AIMS

Basketball

Boys Futsal

Girls Futsal

Rippa Rugby

Hockey

Hip Hop

Netball

Individual Sports

Alternative Sports

Mokoia Intermediate AIMS Games Framework 2026

Purpose

At Mokoia Intermediate School, participation in the Zespri AIMS Games is viewed as a high-level sporting opportunity that promotes excellence, commitment, teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth.

Our AIMS Games programme is grounded in the values of our kura and reflects the expectations we hold for students, staff, coaches, managers, and whānau.

We aim to provide opportunities for students to compete at an elite intermediate sporting event while ensuring participation aligns with:

Student wellbeing
School values
Academic expectations
Appropriate preparation and support
Safe and sustainable management practices

The framework recognises that AIMS Games is:

A prestigious national tournament
A significant commitment for students and whānau
A privilege that carries expectations and responsibilities

Our Values in Action

Whānaungatanga – Relationships

We succeed when we work together

AIMS Games success relies on strong relationships between students, whānau, staff, coaches, managers, and supporters.

Students are expected to:

Support teammates and coaches positively
Show respect to opponents, officials, and supporters
Communicate honestly and respectfully
Contribute positively to team culture

Whānau are encouraged to:

Work collaboratively with the school
Support all students, not only their own child
Promote positive sideline behaviour and sportsmanship

Manaakitanga – Caring for Others

Take care of people, keeping the connections alive

Student wellbeing remains a priority throughout preparation and competition.

Students are expected to:

Care for teammates and others
Demonstrate kindness, inclusion, and encouragement
Support positive team environments
Look after their physical and emotional wellbeing

The school will:

Prioritise safe participation
Encourage balanced workloads and recovery
Maintain strong communication with whānau

Upoko Pakaru – Resilience

A person who never gives up AIMS Games requires perseverance, commitment, and determination.

Students are expected to:

Attend trainings consistently
Respond positively to challenges and setbacks
Demonstrate effort and commitment
Show resilience during competition and preparation

Selection may consider a student’s:

Work ethic
Commitment to improvement
Ability to respond positively under pressure

Komaitanga – Sense of Achievement

Striving for and celebrating success

Success at AIMS Games is measured in many ways, including:

Personal improvement
Team contribution
Commitment
Sportsmanship
Competitive performance

Students are encouraged to:

Set personal and team goals
Take pride in preparation and effort
Celebrate success appropriately
Represent the kura with pride

Whakaiti – Humility

How remarkable that you have become a champion

Students representing Mokoia Intermediate are expected to:

Win with humility
Lose with dignity
Show gratitude for opportunities provided
Respect teammates, opponents, officials, and supporters
Represent the school positively at all times
Students must remember they are ambassadors for the kura both on and off the field.

Selection Criteria for Trials

Students wishing to trial for participation must:

Demonstrate an appropriate level of sporting ability and readiness for the event.
Maintain satisfactory attendance, behaviour, and engagement in learning at school.
Show a commitment to attending trainings, competitions, and related events.
Consistently uphold the school's values and behavioural expectations.
Be medically fit and able to participate safely in all aspects of the activity.

Selection Philosophy

AIMS Games as a Competitive Event

Mokoia Intermediate views the Zespri AIMS Games as:

A high-performance tournament
A representative sporting opportunity
An event requiring preparation, commitment, resilience, and competitive readiness

AIMS Games is a high-performance event and is not considered a “have a go” experience for team sports. Students must demonstrate the ability to compete at a high level and positively represent the kura through their performance, attitude, commitment, and behaviour.

Selection decisions may consider:

Skill and performance level
Team balance and compatibility
Commitment to trainings and preparation
Attitude and sportsmanship
Representation of school values
Behaviour, attendance, and learning engagement
Final selection decisions rest with the school.

Team Selection Criteria

Teams may be entered where:

Sufficient player numbers exist
A qualified coach and manager are confirmed
Appropriate supervision is available
Training programmes can be maintained across Terms 2–3
Accommodation and transport can be secured
The school believes the team can compete at an appropriate level

Preference may be given to:

Teams competing in premier or top local grades
Teams demonstrating strong preparation and potential
Students consistently representing school values

Individual Sports Participation

Students entering individual sports must:

Meet any qualifying standards set by AIMS Games organisers
Demonstrate the ability to compete safely and competitively
Have appropriate parent support for transport and supervision where required

The school may limit entries where:

Adequate supervision cannot be provided
Scheduling creates significant conflicts
Student wellbeing may be compromised

Multiple Sport Participation

Students may apply to compete in more than one sporting code. However:

Parents/caregivers are responsible for managing scheduling conflicts
No timetable allowances will be made
Student welfare and recovery must remain a priority
The school reserves the right to limit participation if workload or wellbeing concerns arise

Students must demonstrate:

Strong organisation
High commitment levels
Ability to manage academic and sporting demands

Commitment Expectations

Students selected for AIMS Games are expected to:

Attend all trainings, trials, meetings, and warm-up events
Prioritise team commitments
Demonstrate positive attitude and effort
Communicate appropriately with coaches and staff
Maintain school expectations during the lead-up to the tournament

Failure to meet expectations may result in:

Warnings
Parent meetings
Removal from a team or event

Academic Expectations

Students remain responsible for their learning throughout the AIMS Games period.

Students are expected to:

Complete self-directed learning tasks
Catch up on missed learning
Demonstrate responsibility and organisation
Maintain appropriate engagement with classroom programmes

Attendance and Behaviour Expectations

Participation in AIMS Games is conditional upon students:

Maintaining acceptable attendance
Demonstrating respectful behaviour
Representing the kura positively both online and in person

Students who significantly breach school expectations may lose eligibility to attend.

Parent and Whānau Partnership

Whānau support is essential to the success of the AIMS programme.

Parents/caregivers may assist with:

Transport and carpooling
Supervision between games
Coaching or managing teams
Supporting student wellbeing and recovery

Parents are expected to:

Promote positive behaviour and sportsmanship
Support attendance at trainings and events
Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers
Uphold the values of the kura

Staffing and Supervision

The school will only enter teams or individuals where:

Appropriate adult supervision is available
RAMS documentation is completed
Health and safety requirements are met
Staff and volunteers are appropriately vetted and approved

Our EOTC and Sport’s co-ordinator- Gareth Upston is responsible for:

Planning and organisation
Risk management processes
Communication
Compliance with school procedures

Health, Safety, and Wellbeing

All AIMS Games activities must comply with:

School EOTC procedures
Health and Safety requirements
School RAMS processes

The school will prioritise:

Student safety
Appropriate supervision
Rest and recovery
Safe transport arrangements
Positive wellbeing practices

Financial Expectations

AIMS Games participation is largely self-funded.

Costs may include:

Entry fees
Accommodation
Transport
Food
Uniforms
Tournament preparation events
Relief teacher costs where applicable

All funds must:

Be processed through school accounts
Follow school financial procedures
Have Board approval for fundraising activities

The school may contribute financially where possible.

Communication

All official communication regarding AIMS Games will occur through:

HERO
School newsletters
Parent meetings
Team meetings
School-approved digital platforms

Any external communication must align with school policies and be approved where necessary.

Representation of Mokoia Intermediate

Students attending AIMS Games are ambassadors for Mokoia Intermediate School.

Students are expected to represent the school with:

Respect
Integrity
Humility
Commitment
Pride

Participation may be withdrawn where students fail to uphold school values or expectations.

Withdrawal or Removal from Participation

The school reserves the right to withdraw teams or individuals where:

Health and safety concerns arise
Adequate supervision is unavailable
Behavioural expectations are not met
Financial commitments are not fulfilled
Accommodation or logistical requirements cannot be secured
Student wellbeing is at risk

Review

This framework will be reviewed annually by leadership and the Board to ensure alignment with:

School values
Student wellbeing
Safe and sustainable practice
Positive outcomes for students and whānau

Whaea Lisa needs your help!

Over the six months I have had the opportunity to take part in growing leadership and learning in Science/Pūtaiao with the Royal Society. This intern means the whole of the Mokoia Intermediate community is part of a Royal Society programme to uplift the quality and relevance of learning in Science/Pūtaiao.

As part of this journey it is important that we gather community feedback to aid our direction in Science/Pūtaiao at Mokoia for the next few years.

A ministry curriculum refresh has recently been completed.

Your voice matters!

Please access this survey here https://forms.gle/wGuAgUvke98bBe598

Any additional queries can be directed to Whaea Lisa (TIC Technology and Science)

ltewhare@mokoia.school.nz

Merit Awards

Kaituna Merit Award Winners Weeks 6 & 7

K1

Skyla-Roze WiJohn - You have worked well to complete your speech this term, ‘Why schools should start at a later time in the morning’. I am impressed with your main points being mental wellness and traffic safety, evidence researched to support your topic. Kia kaha!

Ocean Todd - You have composed a well-rounded speech this term, ‘Why teachers should wear uniforms’. I admire your consideration of teacher fashion and time management as supporting ideas in your speech too. Ka Rawe!

K2

Kiah-May Ranclaud

He kōtiro whakapau kaha ana ia ki te tutuki i āna mahi katoa ia rā. He rawe ia ki te whakarea me te whakawehe i ngā hautau ā-ira, kia toru ngā mati ā-ira (haurau). Ka taea e ia ki te aro ki ngā āhuatanga reo hāngai pū ana ki te pūtake tuhituhi. Ka tautohu ia ki te whakamahi i ētahi kupu, o ētahi kīpeha tūhono whakaaro i roto i te tuhinga. Ka wani kē Kiah-May

Anaya Mohi-Tipu

He tauira pukumahi, he tauira ū hoki a Anaya. Ka whakapau kaha ia ki te whakaoti i āna mahi, ā, ka whakarite kia tika, kia pai hoki te whakarākei. Ka oti i a ia ngā mahi katoa kua whakaritea, ā, ka whakapau kaha ia i roto i te akomanga. He tauira e whakaatu ana i te manawanui, te ngākau titikaha me te ū ki āna mahi.

Ben Bridson

He tauira pukumahi, he tauira ū a Ben ki āna mahi ako. Ka oti i a ia ngā mahi ki tōna kaha katoa, ā, ka whakapau kaha hoki ia ki ngā mahi a Tānerore. He tino rangatira ia, ā, ka kitea tōna āheinga ki te ārahi, ki te tautoko hoki i ētahi atu. Ka nui taku whakakake ki a koe, e Ben! Kei runga noa atu koe!

K5

Charlie Bridson – For delivering an incredible speech! You spoke with such confidence and had your classmates in stitches with your fantastic sense of humour. You should be incredibly proud of your performance!

Zep Whareaitu – For absolutely smashing your area and volume knowledge out of the park this week! Your confidence in maths is really growing, and you are becoming more willing to give things a go, even when they seem tricky. Keep it up, Zep!

K6

Carey-Lou Te Moana

He kōtiro kaha ana ia ki te whakaoti i āna mahi katoa ia rā. He rawe ia ki te tāpiri hautau ā-ira, kia kōtahi te mati ā-ira (hautekau). Ka taea e ia ki te aro ki ngā āhuatanga reo hāngai pū ana ki te pūtake tuhituhi. Ka tautohu ia ki te whakamahi i ētahi kupu, o ētahi kīpeha tūhono whakaaro i roto i te tuhinga. Ka wani kē Carey-Lou.

Sean Tupara-Tonihi

He tino kaha a Sean ki te ako i tāna whaikōrero mō Manu Kōrero. Kua whiriwhiria e ia tētahi kaupapa rawe, “Mēnā ko au te tumuaki mō te rā kotahi, ka aha au?” He kaupapa auaha, he kaupapa whakamīharo hoki. Ka kitea tōna ū, tōna māia me tōna hiahia ki te whakaputa i ōna whakaaro. Kei tawhiti koe, e Sean!

Te Mihi Takuta

He rawe a Te Mihi ki te whakarite i tāna whaikōrero mō ngā wairere me ngā puna wai. Kua whakapau kaha ia ki te rangahau me te ako i āna kōrero, ā, ka kitea tōna māia me tōna ngākau nui ki te kaupapa whakamīharo. Ko koe ā runga Te Mihi!

Puarenga Merit Award Winners Weeks 6 & 7

P1

Lockie Wade - For your fantastic effort and determination in Mathematics while learning about measurement. Keep up the great work, Lockie!

Poppy Roberts - For your incredible work ethic, determination, and commitment to giving your very best in all areas of your schooling. Wonderful effort, Poppy!

Eamon Herbert - For your increased perseverance and determination in Mathematics—keep challenging yourself and believing in your ability!

Emma Kenny- For your outstanding hard work and commitment to your learning, always showing the highest level of respect, kindness, and care towards your peers and teachers. Wonderful work, Emma!

P2

Te Ahu Te Huia - You have had a steadily progressive week, well done on making it positive and taking the right steps to make sure you have a good one. You have shown real interest and enthusiasm in writing your speech. I am excited to hear all the interesting facts you have discovered. I am also impressed by your improved fitness, you show a real sense of pride and are visibly happy while participating. Well done Te Ahu, keep it up. 🙂

P3

Whaea Moana - For always supporting us with our learning and making it fun. You greet us every day with a huge smile and you take an interest in our lives. We are so lucky to have you in P3! Thank you from all of the P3 lovelies 💚

Waiteti Merit Award Winners Weeks 6 & 7

W1

Vaani Nayyar – You have come such a long way with your speech! Whaea is so proud of the hard work and effort you are putting in. Keep it up! 🌟

Rylee Anderson – You have shown so much leadership this term by helping others, doing what is asked of you, and always trying your best. Whaea is so proud of the young leader you are becoming, and I look forward to seeing you continue to shine! 🌟

Milly Dove – Whaea has seen you meet deadlines and help others in our class over the last week. I am so excited to see you shine as you head into AIMS! 🌟 I am so proud of you!

Paige Coxhead – Paige, you have been amazing this week! You have worked so hard to get your speech finished before you go to AIMS. You have been putting in extra effort at home and have really tried your best. I am so proud of the effort and determination you have shown. Keep it up, Paige! 🌟

Bella Dallaway – Bella, you have been so diligent with your work this week and have shown so much pride in your book. You have put in a fantastic effort and it has been amazing to see. Keep up the amazing work, Bella! 🌟

Aaron Handa - Aaron, you have been so on to it in Maths this week! You have been asking all the right questions and you absolutely smashed our recap. I am so proud of you and how far you have come. Keep up the amazing work, Aaron! 🌟

W2

Pearl Brightwell - for her hard mahi that she has put in over the year with her band and leading up to bandquest last week! Mauri Ora Pearl!

Nunia Masaqa - for her hard mahi that she has put into band this year and with bandquest last week too! Ka mau te wehi Nunia!

Aniela McLeod - for her hard mahi that she has put in over the year with her band and leading up to bandquest last week! MIHARO koe Aniela!

W2 - For holding the fort while whaea was away. You managed to dig deep and do what was necessary for your learning and didn’t cause too much trouble. Ka pai koutou, he mihi aroha kia koutou!

W3

Daniel Andric – For showing fantastic initiative and making an excellent start on your speech. You have greatly impressed me with your strong writing skills, thoughtful research, and the effort you have put into developing your ideas. Ka mau te wehi, Daniel!

Ruben Andric – For taking excellent initiative with your speech and making an impressive start. Your strong research and writing skills have really stood out, and I have loved learning so much from you about fighter jets along the way! Keep up the awesome mahi, Ruben — ka rawe!

Te Taru White – For having a fantastic attitude towards your learning over the past few weeks. You have been completing your mahi, asking great questions, staying engaged in learning tasks, and showing a positive attitude towards school. I am so impressed with the effort and determination you are showing — keep it up, Te Taru! Ka mau te wehi!

Zoe McCann – You have absolutely smashed your speech writing! You have worked quietly and consistently, putting so much effort into creating a fantastic speech. I have been especially impressed that you have gone out of your way to continue working on it at home. Your hard work and dedication are really showing in your mahi. Ka rawe, Zoe – you should be very proud!

Charlotte Peters – You are making fantastic progress with your speech! You have chosen a topic that you are really interested in, and this is shining through in your writing. You have been working hard to create a strong, well-structured speech ready to deliver next week. Keep up the awesome mahi, Charlotte – I can’t wait to hear your finished speech!

Judah Joe – You have created a fantastic, strong speech that you can definitely be proud of! Your writing is well structured and engaging, and I have been really impressed by how often you ask for feedback and look for ways to make your speech even better. Your pride, effort and determination are awesome to see. Ka rawe, Judah!

W4

Khaydence Murray - For the fantastic effort you have been putting into your maths! You are focused, present your work beautifully, and are always willing to support others when they are stuck. Keep up the awesome mahi, Khaydence!

Utuhina Merit Award Winners Weeks 6 & 7

Hard Materials

Mitchell Vercoe - P2: Mitchell, you have had a great first session in Woodtech. You are showing great interest and are asking great questions. Keep up the great learning attitude!

Logan Cameron - K3: What a great start you have had to woodtech this year. You are putting in hard work and being respectful in class. Keep up the great work.

Compton Takuira - W1: Compton, you have been a great help and worker in class. You have been using great manners and been so polite and respectful to myself and your class mates. You have also been working hard and asking great questions. Keep up the great work Compton, you are a pleasure to have in class.

Visual Arts

Lance Brown W3: Lance, you had such original ideas in Art last lesson and your determination to problem solve your way to a successful outcome was brilliant to see! You are hardworking, have demonstrated excellent critical thinking skills, and I’m excited to see what you create next. He whetū koe!

Tanishka Kaki W2: Tanishka, it is a pleasure having you in Art this term. The thought, care, and effort that you always put into your work is fantastic. You are a very talented artist. I am looking forward to seeing what you create this term! You are a star!

Meyah Adam K4: Meyah, you have produced beautiful work in Art this term! You are hardworking, thoughtful, and always work so well with others. You should be proud of your efforts. Keep shining bright!

Karly Hunt K1: Karly, the positive attitude and energy that you always bring to your learning in Art is fantastic! I appreciated the way you and Saffron worked together, and managed yourselves when you were screen printing. You are going to absolutely thrive at high school! Well done!

Saffron Corlett K3: Saffron, it is a pleasure having you in Art and Art Extension this term. The way you and Karly managed yourselves and worked together when you were screen printing was excellent! The dream team! Thank you for being an inspiring member of the class. You are a star!

Emily Packham P4: Emily, you always bring so much joy to everything that you do! Thank you for being such a positive, inspiring, and hardworking member of our Art class. I hope you enjoy your time in technology this term. I’m looking forward to seeing what you create next. Keep shining bright!

Wahanga Wright P3: Wahanga, you have created beautiful work in Art this term. It is wonderful to see the pride, and care that you take in creating your work. Well done! I’m excited to see what you create next. He whetū koe!

Nicole Liang W3: Nicole, you never fail to amaze me with your artwork! You are hardworking, creative, and very talented. The drawing that you have developed for your transformer portrait is so original and innovative. I am excited to see your final artwork. You are an absolute star!

Indy Pemberton W1: Indy, you are producing beautiful work in Art this term. I appreciate the way you quietly work away at mastering techniques and refining your work. I hope you are enjoying your time in Art. You should be very proud of your efforts!

Shylaka Henry K2: Shylaka, the energy and enthusiasm that you have brought to your mahi in Toi Ataata this term is excellent! You are starting to be really innovative and creative with your ideas. I can't wait to see your final mahi toi! Ka mau te wehi!

Royale Herangi-Kingi K4: Royale, you have produced some awesome mahi toi in Toi Ataata this term! You are a talented artist and I appreciate how hard you work to develop your ideas and master the techniques we are learning. I’m really looking forward to seeing your completed artwork. Ka mau te wehi!

Emma Kenny P1: Emma, it has been such a pleasure having you in Art this term! I appreciate how hard you work to refine your artwork and to create work of a very high standard. You are a thoughtful and creative artist. I hope you are enjoying your term in Art. You are a star!

Maya Clapperton P3: Maya, it is such a pleasure having you in Art and Art Extension this term! You have a wonderful creative mind and it is exciting to see your original and innovative ideas take shape. Thank you for always inspiring those around you. Keep shining bright!

Food Technology

Puarenga Yr 8s - Well done, as a group your muffins all looked amazing! Very Proud. Stay focused. The challenge for next week is to take out the star🌟group award. You can do it!

Fateh Malhi P4 - Fateh, what an incredible job you did in Food Tech this week. You stayed focused when mixing and baking your muffins and you were very helpful in washing and drying dishes. I was so thankful that you helped me with my dishes too. So very proud of your mahi. Keep it up. You are our Star 🌟Baker this week!

Kaituna Yr 7s - You are all so amazing! You followed instructions, stayed focused and self managed beautifully. Watching your skills set grow is so rewarding. Kaituna Yr 7s take out the Learning Centre Group Supreme Award. ❤️ So very proud of all your mahi, your muffins looked incredible.

Value Awards Weeks 6 & 7

Ruku Wira K2 / Cherrenity Tereora K2 / Kiah-May Ranclaud K2

All our amazing student helpers for Open Week and Open Evening - Thank you

WALKAWAY AND DROP OFF ZONE

All pedestrians, cyclists, scooter riders and skateboarders, please use the pathway on the Owhata School side of our turf.

All caregivers collecting students by car, please follow the arrows to use our drop off zone at the front of the school.Traffic needs to move through smartly. If you need to wait for your child, please park along Brent Road. We ask that you do not expect your child to run across the road, but that you use the pedestrian crossing.

For health and safety reasons, we ask parents NOT to drive vehicles or walk down the driveway.

BICYCLES AND SCOOTERS

Bicycle and scooter stands are in a gated area provided for pupils and they must be locked to the stand at all times.

While in the school grounds, all pupils must walk their bikes and scooters along the footpath.
All pupils must wear safety helmets when using bicycles.
Bicycles and scooters will not be stored in the office area or classrooms.
We strongly recommend that all bikes and scooters be locked with bike locks in the bike compound.

At Mokoia Intermediate we are committed to providing a safe, fair, and effective learning environment. To achieve this, we rely on a robust set of policies and procedures that guide everything from student wellbeing to health and safety.

These documents provide a clear framework for how we support our ākonga and meet our legal obligations, allowing our staff to focus on teaching and learning.

Our Mokoia Intermediate Board of Trustees plays a vital role in this process. As part of their governance responsibilities, the Board actively reviews all governance-focused policies and procedures. This ensures our school's leadership remains transparent, compliant, and aligned with our community’s strategic goals.

We use SchoolDocs to maintain our policies. This ensures our guidelines stay current with the latest New Zealand legislation and Ministry of Education requirements.

Whānau and Parents are welcome to review the policies and provide feedback as part of our consultation process. Your feedback helps ensure that our policies reflect the needs of our students, whānau and wider school community.

We invite you to visit the site at https://mokoia.schooldocs.co.nz ( note there is no “www”)

Username is “mokoia” and password “limitless”

Thank you for your sponsorship

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Praneel from Clean Planet for generously sponsoring our VisTab sign-in and sign-out system we use in our school office for visitors, staff and students.

This support helps us ensure the safety and smooth management of everyone coming in and out of our school each day. Having an efficient and reliable system like VisTab makes a real difference to how we manage visitors, staff, and students on site.

We truly appreciate the support from Praneel and Clean Planet. Your generosity helps strengthen the systems that keep our school running smoothly and safely each day.

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BRENT ROAD, ROTORUA, NEW ZEALAND PHONE: 07 3459071

EMAIL: OFFICE@MOKOIA.SCHOOL.NZ

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