Rakaumanga School - Propectus Overview



	Mäku anö e hanga töku nei whare. Ko ngä poupou he mähoe, he patätë. Ko te tähuhu he hïnau. Our mission statement takes into consideration Tainui's commitment to Rangatiratanga, Tainui's role as Kaitiaki of the Kïngitanga and Tainui's commitment to people as their major resource. Te Wharekura o Räkaumanga is a state, co-educational composite school. All subjects are taught totally in Mäori with the exception of English, which is introduced as a subject at Year 4. Rakaumanga is made up of three branches, Kura Teina, catering for Year 1 to 6 students, Kura Waenga, catering for Year 7 to 10 and Kura Tuakana, catering for Year 11 to 13 students. Our catchment area is philosophically based rather than geographically based. This allows us to cater for the educational needs of students not only from the local area but also students who wish to be taught through Kaupapa Mäori education from other areas of Aotearoa. In particular, from communities who have Kura Kaupapa Mäori Primary schools with no Te Wharekura in close proximity for their students to graduate to. Our Runanga (Board of Trustees) comprises of parents and caregivers that are committed to ensuring that all students are provided with an education which respects their Tino Rangatiratanga and challenges them to reach their personal standards of excellence. The Runanga also acknowledges the continual support of parents and caregivers to the Kaupapa and encourages any input they may have to assist in the education of our children Active involvement by the community within the Kura and its programmes is an integral part of our endeavour to deliver positive outcomes for students. Click here to Download an enrolment form. All applications to enrol at Rakaumanga are considered although priority for admission is given to students within the Huntly District who meet the necessary requirements. These are the procedures to follow for those intending to apply Step 1 To receive an application package please contact: The Enrolment Officer Te Wharekura o Rakaumanga 26 McDiarmid Crescent HUNTLY Phone: 07 828 9013 Fax: 07 828 8080 Step 2 Complete all sections of the application package and return it to the Enrolment Officer. Step 3 A letter will be sent to parents and student/s inviting you to an interview with the Pouarahi (Senior Manager) to discuss the application. Step 4 Applicants are notified of the outcome of their application. Successful applicants will receive an enrolment form to complete and may then be enrolled on or after the first Monday following the notification. Unsuccessful applicants will have the relevant documents returned and should parents wish, they may appeal this decision to the Runanga (Board of Trustees). This is done by writing to: The Secretary Te Runanga Te Wharekura o Rakaumanga 26 McDiarmid Crescent HUNTLY Students and their whanau who support our goals of retaining and enhancing Te Reo Maori and Waikato Tikanga may gain entry to Rakaumanga based on the following criteria. Kura Teina - Primary School Number of students already enrolled in the class. The applicants previous Kohanga Reo and School Reports. The applicants reo. The applicants attendance at Kohanga Reo. Whether other siblings are already enrolled. New Entrants - Attendance at Kura on one day each week for four weeks prior to entry. Kura Waenga and Kura Tuakana - Intermediate, Secondary Number of students already enrolled in the class. The applicants previous school reports. The applicants reo. Whether other siblings are already enrolled. Te Wharekura o Rakaumangamanga 26 McDiarmid Cres. Rahui Pokeka, Huntly Waea korero: Ph 07 828 9013 Waea tuhi: Fax 07 828 8080 rakaumanga@rakaumanga.school.nz Sign guestbook - Read guestbook search website ©2003 Te Wharekura O Rakaumangamanga