Fitzroy rōpu Māori

Kia ora e te whānau,

Nau mai haere mai to our new whanau to te kura o Fitzroy.

We apologise for not having a whanau hui sooner. However,
with Puanga fast approaching we thought it would be a good time to catch up and set our intentions for te tau Māori.
This is a time to reflect on the year that has been and a time to remember those who have passed.

Welcome to new students to the kura this year and the returning whanau that were previously part of this ropu (group).

This ropu was set up last year where Māori whanau can support other whanau. We aim to have one event each term and would love to have as may whanau to meet up.

We are planning to celebrate Puanga as a ropu later in June. More details about this will be shared soon.

Nga mihi Nui

Kia ora whānau,
Did you all get notice about the upcoming hui?

This is just a quick reminder about our hui on Monday 28 August 6.30- 7.30 in the whanau room. There will be pizza available from 6.15pm.
Please share with other whanau as this is about us supporting each other ❤️

Ngā mihi nui

Kia ora koutou e te Ropu Māori o Fitzroy,

We just wanted to send a reminder that tomorrow morning the school will hold a powhiri for the new Principal.

We will be assisting staff the prep Kai in the hall and then support where needed.

Nga mihi nui

Kia ora whānau,

A reminder about our Puanga celebration on Tuesday 27th June 6-8pm in the school hall.

This is a shared kai - please bring something that your whānau would love to share with others.
Please invite grandparents and whānau too!

Puanga is a celebration of new beginnings - come and hear a beautiful korero about the significance of Puanga to Taranaki.

Ngā mihi nui

Thank you to everyone that helped tautoko the waharoa blessing yesterday. It was an amazing morning celebrated by many.

Kia ora whānau,

We are in need of some extra ringawera “help in the kitchen” at 6am tomorrow (Wednesday) to prepare kai for our whānau that are attending the blessing of the Waharoa.

If you are able to tautoko “support” please let us know below.

Ngā mihi nui,
Erana, Vaughan and Emma

Kia ora,
Just a reminder about a quick catch up tomorrow straight after school to prepare for the Waharoa next week
Nga mihi
ps please see words to Waiata

Kia ora koutou e te Ropu Māori o Fitzroy,

We just wanted to give you a heads up on upcoming events as we have a busy couple of months ahead.

1. Waharoa Blessing - Wednesday 14 June 7am (Outside Whanau Room)
We would like to be part of the blessing as a Ropu, and support by singing for the artists and then showing our manaakitanga by serving breakfast.

a. Practice for Waharoa blessing - Wednesday 7 June 3pm (Whānau Room)
The week before the blessing of the Waharoa we would like to meet for a brief catch up and to practise of our waiata, as we have been asked to sing at the blessing of the Waharoa for the artists - attach link to ‘Tutira Mai Nga Iwi’

2. Puanga evening - Tuesday 27 June at 6pm (Whanau Room)
Shared Kai, guest speaker on Puanga, viewing of Puanga

3. Powhiri new Principal/ Tumuaki- Monday 17 July 9.15am (Hall/ Whanau Room)
We would like to welcome the new Principal/ Tumuaki by singing a Waiata as manuhiri come into the Whanau room for Kai and also our tamariki to do Karakia for Kai.

Nga mihi nui

Kia ora Whānau

We would like to invite you to hear the korero around our Waharoa that is going to be blessed on Wednesday 14 June.

Damon Ritai will share the story of our Waharoa that has been designed and painted by Moni Martin. Gabi Lloyd has also worked alongside Moni on the painting of the Waharoa.

Where: Whānau Room
When: this Wednesday 17 May 6.45pm (Approx 30-40min)
Looking forward to seeing you!

Nga mihi

Apologies from
Mereana Anderson
Alene Spice

** REMINDER**

The sun is shining and the pool is warm!

We are looking forward to seeing you all at 4pm today.