Te Kōmanawa Rowley School

🏊🏻‍♂️ Swimming lessons for Group 1 start tomorrow!! 🏊‍♀️

This is classes: Tīeke, Kererū, Riroriro, Ruru and Toloa. Their lessons will be held on Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th June.

Please ensure your child/ren bring togs, towel, a bag and goggles if they have them.🩱🩳

Tamariki will be transported to and from Pioneer Pool via bus. 🕘🚌
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Group 2 (Tui, Kea, Pūkeko, Korimako, Kōtare & Piwakawaka) start their lessons the following week: Monday 23rd, Tuesday 24th, Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th June.

This morning Kōwhai had a special visit from Whaea Wendy from the library van. She joined us for our learning through play block.

Our morning started with Matariki stories and then we broke into play. ✨

There was Matariki craft, dress ups, dolls, cars, lego, hut building and so much more. You may even see some of us using our measurement skills we have been learning in maths.

Check out the photos of us learning as we play together. 😊

🌧🌧🌧 UPDATE - CLUB DAY POSTPONED 🌧🌧🌧

📋 Community Notice - Addington Rugby League Club will be hosting their annual Club Day this Saturday 14th June at Spreydon Domain and are welcoming new players across all junior grades, in specific 6yr olds.

"Our mission at Addington Rugby League is to provide a fun, safe, and supportive environment for tamariki to learn and grow both on and off the field. We believe sport is a powerful way to build confidence, leadership, and lifelong friendships."

The 🌧 didn't stop Riroriro from getting in some P.E. with Matua Greg. We practiced our plyometric as we tried to pull each other off the ground by using our strength and pulling on a ring made out of wood. We also tried to flick a piece of Tī Kōuka up with our feet and catch it in our hands! There were lots of laughs, falls and perseverance as we found out who the ultimate wood thrower was. 🤩

Recently Korimako had another fun-filled day exploring and learning more about the city we live in, Ōtautahi Christchurch.

From excited waves from pilots while plane spotting, to morning tea under the shade of a big tree in the beautiful botanical gardens - our adventure was packed with wonder! ✈🌳

We saw trams, trucks, and diggers, as we headed to the library where we discovered books, LEGO, dress-ups, trains, and plenty of spaces to play and learn.

After a riverside lunch, we strolled back to our vans, full of new memories and smiles. 🤩😁

📋 Applications for Hillmorton High School close on Friday 25 July at 4pm.

This can be done via hard copy or online at https://www.hillmorton.school.nz/enrolment/

🏐 This week our Yr7 Pouākai team had a bye, but last week's POD went to ⭐️Scarlett⭐️ for her commitment to trainings and then using what we learnt in her game. Ka pai tō mahi.
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🏐 The Yr3/4 Karearea team focussed on pivoting last week and everyone worked really hard on this during the game. 🤩

POD was ⭐Sara⭐ for her awesome pivoting and strong defence, as well her encouraging and friendly attitude to all players. Koia kei a koe!!
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🏐 The Yr5/6 Kōkako team worked really well together last Friday, and were using the strategies taught to them at training in the game. 😍

POD was ⭐Charlotte⭐ who had some beautiful shots, and worked hard to defend and stick to her player. Ka rawe!!

📢 Eggs and pyjama's are now available at school. - Eggs will be distributed from the office and we require these to be taken offsite as quickly as possible please. (Should any get broken please advise the office straight away) 🥚🥚🥚

Send a message to learn more

You may have seen Wendy from Place Cadets at school yesterday talking to whanau about a new playground development that is proposed for Hoon Hay park. Our children will be helping to co-design and build this.

Roy was here to support also as this is a joint project with the Christchurch City Council.

We really need the communities input to make this reflect what our community wants so have your say and help guide our children's learning.

Wendy will be at Hoon Hay park tomorrow at 4pm so drop by and let us know your thoughts.
She will also be around at at community hangi to gather ideas too.

We are expecting a donation of winter pyjama's and eggs later today and will update on here when available. 🛏🥚

Send a message to learn more

This afternoon Whaea Nicole ran some professional development around teaching science. The kaiako were put in the place of our learners - having a go at experiments covering a range of ideas. There were lots of laughs and we can’t wait to show our new knowledge in the classrooms!

Our local rugby club, (whom many of our ākonga play for), have a Hāngī Fundraiser coming up on Matariki Weekend. ✨ If you fancy a delicious hāngī and supporting the club then see info below...

Support our Junior Rugby teams and order a hangi to collect from Hoon Hay Park on the 21st June 2025 from roughly 10am

Place your orders below ♥️🖤💛

Kia Ora Whanau - $15 will get you three Meat, Four Veg and Stuffing

Pre Orders - Ref - Name and Grade e.g. Simone Year 7
02-0938-0027669-016 (Screenshot your payment)

Pre-order tickets are available now.
Enquires Txt/ Ring Simone 0273749799