Kaharoa School

Term One • 2023

The sun is shining and summer is here… just in time for autumn…

School is humming, students are engaged, and learning is underway! Our school has a big focus this year on reviewing our core teaching and learning to ensure our programmes are providing the best learning for students using the resources we have available. I was interested in a lesson received from our recent professional development with the key message that - learning knowledge and facts is still important in our digital age. We were informed that the brain has a very limited short term memory, but a vast long term memory. In order for students to compare and contrast, evaluate, and weigh up pros and cons (we call these higher order thinking skills) students need the information stored in long term memory. [Read More...]

Principal - Lynden Cook
B.O.T. Chairperson - Sarah Paterson
Kaharoa Road RD, RD6 Rotorua 3096
t: (07) 332 3444
e: office@kaharoa.school.nz
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KAHAROA SCHOOL NEWS

Winter Sports Registrations Now Open!

posted: Fri, March 17, 2023

Registrations for this year’s hockey, basketball and intermediate netball winter season are now open. If your child is keen to join a team in any of these codes, please follow the links below and fill in the details. Please complete and submit by Thursday, 23 March 2023.

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⚽ Ngongotaha Football Club Muster - calling all soccer players!

posted: Thu, March 16, 2023

Ngongotaha AFC Junior Soccer is continuing to muster for the 2023 season. We have plenty of space in all grades for new and returning players.

File Download: Ngongo_FC_image_23.pdf

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Free Swim Skills Clinic leading up to CBOP Competition

posted: Thu, March 16, 2023

Please find attached information on the free skills clinic being run by Swim Rotorua. While it is available to all, including Swim Rotorua Junior Academy, it is also aimed at all children competing in the CBOP Swimming Sports competition on 5 April.

File Download: Copy_of_skills_2023.pdf

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≫ Kaharoa School Newsletter - 8 March 2023 ≪

posted: Wed, March 08, 2023

Please find below our Newsletter for 8 March 2023 which was emailed out to all families today. A hard copy has also been sent home to each family.

File Download: Kaharoa_News_-_8_March_2023.pdf

File Download: Rural_Place_Getters_2023_1.pdf

File Download: Kaharoa_Swimming_Sports_Results_2023.pdf

File Download: Orders_individual_-_Sheet1.pdf

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⚽ Lakes Football Club - Registrations are open!

posted: Tue, March 07, 2023

Lakes FC registration for the winter season is now open, closing 26 March. To register visit www.lakesfc.com. For enquiries please email juniors@lakesfc.co.nz.

File Download: Lakes_FC_2023_Registrations_Closing.pdf

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Kaharoa Snapshot - 1 March 2023

posted: Thu, March 02, 2023

​Please find our Kaharoa Snapshot below which was emailed out to all families on 1 March.

File Download: Kaharoa_Snaphot_-_1_March_2023.pdf

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Kaharoa Snapshot - 22 February 2023

posted: Thu, February 23, 2023

Here is the Snapshot dated 22 February which was emailed out to all Kaharoa families on that date.

File Download: 22_Feb_23_Snapshot.pdf

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≫ Kaharoa School Newsletter - 16 February 2023 ≪

posted: Thu, February 16, 2023

​Please find below our Newsletter for 16 February 2023 which was emailed out to all families today. A hard copy has been sent home with the eldest child in each family. Newsletters will now be sent out every three weeks with Snapshots being emailed in the weeks in between.

File Download: 16_Feb_23_Kaharoa_News.pdf

File Download: Triathlon_Results_2023.pdf

File Download: KCA_Newsletter_10.02.2023.pdf

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Community Dental Services

posted: Thu, February 16, 2023

Recent advice from our local dental service is that they are severely understaffed and you can expect wait times when making an appointment. Unfortunately, the Dental Van visiting schools service is not available for the foreseeable future. If your child has not had a dental checkup in some time or needs dental attention, please contact the local dental service to make an appointment. https://www.lakesdhb.govt.nz/our-services/dental-services/

File Download: Principals_Letter_COVID_Alert_level_1.pdf


School Galas coming up - Save the Date!

posted: Thu, February 16, 2023

The following schools have advised they have Gala’s coming up. Keep an eye out for more information as we receive it! St Mary’s Catholic School - 10 March Mamaku School - 16 March Ngongotaha School - 17 March Westbrook School - 30 March


Club Waterpolo available for students

posted: Thu, February 16, 2023

School competitions are currently on hold with the indoor pool refurbishment but trainings will still run in the outdoor pool. The club is happy to welcome swimmers for all age groups, particularly growing the age-12-and-under grade. If you are an able swimmer and would like to come along and try a session look for updates on their Facebook page.


Junior Rugby Registrations Open for 2023 Season

posted: Thu, February 16, 2023

If students are keen on playing rugby this coming season (starting 29 April), registrations are now open (register here).

File Download: Junior_Rugby_2023.pdf

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Yoga Classes with Jenny Lux

posted: Thu, February 09, 2023

Kia ora Yoga Students, Jenny Lux is back and offering another term of yoga classes on Monday evenings at 6.30pm-7:30pm.

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Kaharoa Snapshot - 8 February 2023

posted: Thu, February 09, 2023

This Kaharoa Snapshot was emailed out to all Kaharoa Families on 8 February. We look forward to seeing you at the two big events this week - Family Fun Night and Triathlon.

File Download: 8_Feb_23_Snapshot.pdf

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✅  Please Update your Contact Details

posted: Wed, February 08, 2023

To all whanau… Please email the office if you have made any changes to your address, email, phone and/or emergency contacts so that we are able to update your child(ren)‘s school records.



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