Rototuna High Schools are at the heart of our community, dedicated to serving the best interests of around 2,400 young people across our campus. We ensure that our students leave school ready to navigate the world with dignity, purpose, and a wide range of opportunities. At Rototuna, we empower our learners to be connected, collaborative, and community-minded individuals, inspired to achieve their full potential.
KŌRERO FROM KAREN
Kia ora Rototuna e te whānau,
It has been a pleasure welcoming our students back to kura and starting the year together. Our focus on Starting Strong has been reflected in our Whānau Conferences this week, which provided an important opportunity for students and whānau to connect with their Kaiarahi (Whānau teacher). These conversations focused on getting to know each student, exploring strengths, interests, and possible pathways, and setting clear goals for the year ahead. This helps our Kaiarahi to better support students and connect them with relevant opportunities as the year progresses. Thank you to all whānau who took the time to be part of these valuable conversations.
Our shared vision at Rototuna Senior High School is to empower our people to be connected, collaborative, community-minded learners who are inspired to soar. As students settle into their learning routines, this vision is already being reflected beyond the classroom through the way students are beginning to get involved and take responsibility within our kura.
This was clearly evident at the Student Council Expo held last week, which was planned and led by our Manukura (Head Students). The Expo gave students a clear picture of the many ways they can contribute, participate, and lead — from joining one of our nine student councils to signing up for sports teams. It has been heartening to see so many young people put themselves forward by signing up, to represent others and help shape our school community. A highlight of the day was a kapa haka rōpu performance, alongside fun activities, prizes, support from our Kaikaori (iwi leaders) through a sausage sizzle, and an appearance from Kaha the Kahu, our school sport mascot. It was a fantastic day of connection with a fantastic atmosphere.
It has been a positive start to the year, and we look forward to the learning, leadership, and connection that will continue to unfold across our kura.
Mauri ora,
Karen Stimson
Acting Principal
