Haeata Community Campus

23/09/2026

21/09/2026

📣 REMINDER FOR ĀKONGA & WHĀNAU
🎨 Colour Run Wednesday 23 September 2026
Please bring/wear a WHITE SHIRT for the Colour Run.
🌈 Ākonga are also encouraged to wear their Ahu colours for the day.
🥫 Please bring one can of food per ākonga. These can be dropped off at Reception.
🏫 Whanau are welcome. Starts at 1:50pm
Ngā mihi nui for your support!

20/09/2026

This weeks competition question for a Te Amohaka cafe voucher at the bottom of the post.

MATAPONO OF THE WEEK: HE KAIMAHI
Kia ora whānau! This week our school spotlight is on our matapono of He Kaimahi (Being a Hard Worker / Active Contributor).
He Kaimahi is all about rolling up our sleeves, giving 100% effort, and taking pride in being a helpful member of our kura!
Here is what He Kaimahi means in action across our school:

What it LOOKS like:
Jumping straight into tasks without needing to be reminded.
Trying your best, even when a learning task feels challenging.
Helping pack up equipment, clean up the classroom, and keep our grounds looking great.
Working collaboratively in groups and carrying your fair share of the load.

What it SOUNDS like:
"I can’t do it yet, but I’m going to keep trying!"
"How can I help with this task?"
"Let’s work together to get this cleaned up fast."
"I’m proud of the effort I put into my work today."

WHĀNAU COMPETITION TIME!
We want to celebrate the hard workers in our community!
To enter this week's prize draw:
Tamariki Shout-Out: Nominate your child in the comments below! Tell us one chore, goal, or task where they have shown amazing He Kaimahi effort at home this week!
(Winner will be drawn this Friday! Good luck!)

20/09/2026

Congratulations to Lina Toleafoa for winning our first cafe voucher for answering our Mātāpono question last week. Come collect it from Admin when you get a chance. This weeks question going up shortly.

15/09/2026

International Confederation of Principals’ Convention 2026. Auckland New Zealand.

Privileged to be one of 1500 delegates all gathered in one place, focussed on education and a better world for our tamariki.

Excited to be presenting on Thursday, a paper entitled “The U in Equity: lived leadership lessons.”

Thank to the Haeata Board for their support and belief in this important mahi.

15/09/2026

Kia Ora. We have a colour run next week on Wednesday 23rd September 2026. Starting at 2pm - Akonga will need to bring a light coloured tshirt to run in.

13/09/2026

Kia ora, Talofa, and warm greetings to our school whānau!

Answer the question at the bottom and go in the draw to win a coffee voucher!

At our school, our Matapono are the core principles that guide how we treat one another, how we learn, and how we grow together as a community. They form the foundation of our school culture, helping our tamariki become caring, confident, and respectful leaders.
We are going to spotlight one Matapono every week. We’ll break down what each value looks like and sounds like at school so you can connect with what your tamariki are learning in the classroom—and practice it together at home!

WEEK 1: FA'AALOALO (RESPECT)
Our very first Matapono focus is Fa’aaloalo (Respect). Here is what Fa'aaloalo means in action across our kura:
What it LOOKS like:
Using warm body language, gentle hands, and active listening.
Keeping our school tidy by putting rubbish in the bin and caring for equipment.
Including others during playtime and honoring everyone’s personal space.
Waiting patiently in line for the drink fountain or Puna entry.
Returning borrowed equipment and books to their correct places.
Stopping and looking at the teacher or speaker as soon as the signal is given.
Following game rules fairly and accepting the referee/umpire's call without arguing.
Giving space to younger tamariki so they can play safely.
Pausing play immediately to help someone who fell down or got hurt

What it SOUNDS like:
"Fa'amolemole" (Please) and "Fa'afetai" (Thank you).
Using kind, encouraging words with peers and teachers.
Waiting your turn to speak and listening when someone else is talking.
Using inside voices so other groups can concentrate.
Saying "Excuse me" when needing to pass by someone or get their attention.
Inviting someone who is sitting alone on the buddy bench to join a game.
Great attempt!" or "Nice try!" after a game play, regardless of who won
Do you want to play tag with us?
Sorry for bumping into you, are you okay?
Cheerfully taking turns with shared gear (e.g., "You can have a turn on the swing after me!").

WHĀNAU COMPETITION TIME!
To celebrate our first weekly value, we want to hear how your tamariki show Fa'aaloalo at home or in the community!
To enter the draw for this week's coffee voucher prize, comment below:
What is one way your child or whānau shows Fa'aaloalo (Respect) outside of school?
Winner will be drawn this Friday! Good luck!

'aaloalo