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Rawhitiroa School, situated on the outskirts of Eltham in Taranaki, caters for students from Years 1 to 8. They enjoy education in a safe, aesthetically pleasing, inclusive learning and play spaces. Students experience an environment conducive to successful learning and develop with teachers respectful, responsive and reciprocal relationships.
We strive for our children to be strong in Literacy and Numeracy, to expand their knowledge and skills across the curriculum, celebrate their successes and others, and to be positive active members of their community.
Strong relationships and partnerships connect home, school and the community. Families have many opportunities to engage in and support school activities and direction. Students in the past have been highly involved in the maintenance and beautification of nearby Lake Rotokare, a community-led project to create a pest-free sanctuary for bird life. Children learned in an atmosphere of mutual respect where being a member of the school's community and making a contribution is valued.
Whanaungatanga, Aroha, Kaitiakitanga, and Ahuatanga.
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29 Oct 2025
Kia ora koutou
Thank you everyone for your support of pet day last week. What a great day.
Due to this being a big ask for parents to be at school especially so soon after the holidays, we have not put a lot of pressure on tomorrow. We were also waiting to see what the weather was going to be like.
Tomorrow between 11am - 12.45pm we will be holding an in-school athletics event for all students. Thank you to Melissa from Sports Taranaki for your support and Debroa Watkins who has organised for us to borrow the Eltham Athletics high jump equipment.
Please feel free to join in if you wish.
Any questions please don't hesitate to contact Jan.
Mōrena
Please click HERE for the information notice and permission form.
Have a great week.
Morena
yes it is pet day today.
Judging will start at 11am sharp.
Order is as follows:
· Lambs and Small Pets - Junior then Senior
· Calves, Big Pets & Pet Rocks - Junior then Senior
· Dress Up Competition
The dress up competition is not compulsory, but all our tamariki are welcome to dress up with their animals (including pet rocks). There will be four winners picked and they will all receive a recycled ribbon.
Please note no animals are to be at school before 10.30am. Animals are only permitted on the school grounds whilst being judged. All animals not being judged must be in the pool paddock at all times.
Could students please be supported by an adult whilst their pet/animal is on the school grounds. All students bringing a dog MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times including whilst being judged. All animals are to be on a lead or in a cage.
We may give out some highly commended awards on the day, and these will be recycled ribbons
Raffles:
Grocery raffle
Scratchy Raffle
Decorated cake raffle
Tickets all $2 each
The Home & School will be running a BBQ on the day. Costs are as follows:
· Sausage & Bread $3
· Steak Sandwiches $5
· Drinks $2
· Lollies $1
· Chocolate Bars $2
· Chippies $2
A coffee cart will also be on site.
School lunches will NOT be available on the day.
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