TheYear That Was
Welcometo TheYear ThatWas 2025
Wereachthistimeoftheyearwithenthusiasmasthis annualprojectrollsaround.Hawke’sBayToday,as partoftheNewZealandHeraldnetwork,supportsand encouragesschoolsinthisregiontotakeadvantageof thisopportunitytocelebratetheirachievementsandtake stockofthemanygoalsreachedbystudentsandstaff throughouttheacademicyear.
Thispublicationhelpsourschoolstelltheir storiesandgivesreaderstheopportunity tolearnaboutthewidercommunity,the exceptionalchildren,andtheirteachers, whorepresentourfuture.Afterthe disruptionsweallfacedwhatwithCovid andthenCycloneGabrielleit’sgoodtosee thatlifeislessstressfulandstudentsare moresettledwhichencourageslearning. Schoolthesedaysismuchmorethan reading,writingandmathematics.
Curriculumsaredesignedtoencourage excellence,innovation,inquiryand curiosityalongwithdiversity,equityand integrity.Instillingsuchvaluesand,at thesametime,havingchildrenlearnto expressthemselves,developempathyand makeethicaldecisions,isabigask.Key competenciesemphasisedincludethinking andproblemsolving,literacyandnumeracy, managingselfandrelatingtoothers, participatingandcontributingandusing technology.Ultimatelychildrenarelearning todevelopthecompetenciestheywillneed
forstudy,workandlifelonglearningsothey willgoontorealisetheirfullpotential. Outdoorlearningisalargepartofthe completelearningexperiencewhetherat thebeach,atcamp,crosscountryoronthe ocean.Activeexplorationisencouraged andthere’splentyoffunincorporated intothecurriculum,makingitmuchmore attractiveforyoungpeopletoaccept. Activitiesthesedaysincludecanoepolo, mathletics,triathlon,hiphop,camps,martial artsandarangeoflearninginaction activities.Interactivetechnologycontinues tosupportlearningandwithchildren happilyacceptingtechnologyasalearning resourceitopensupevengreateravenues forstructuredlearningandfun. There’salsoagreatfocusondeveloping meaningful,respectfulandcaring relationshipsandtakingresponsibilityfor self.Communicationskills,oncelargely ignored,arepartandparcelofachild’s lifefromthetimetheystartearlychildhood educationandthroughouttheirschoollife.
Enjoyreadingthesesuccessstories.
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Buildingresilient,happychildren WelcometoTheYearThatWas2025
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Tumeketomahi!! SionedOliver-Tumuaki/Principal
EBBETTPARK SCHOOL2025
EbbettParkSchoolhas hadawonderful2025.
Westartedtheyearwithour‘Getting Connected’Dayswherewhānua andtamarikihaveoneononetime withtheir2026classroomteacher. Thesemeetingssetthescenefor theyearandinformtheschoolof thewhānaugoalsfortheirtamariki. This,asalways,isfollowedupbyour ‘whānau’day.
Thisyearweintroducedanew award,TāTumuakiTūī.Eachweek wecelebrateoneofourākonga whoareconsistentlyshowing Excellence,PrideandSpirit.They arecelebratedatassembly,receiving aspecial‘medal’fortheweekanda Principal’sAwardBadgewhichthey cankeepandwearontheirschool uniform.
Wecontinuetoinvolveourselvesin activitiesandsportingeventsthat allowourtamarikitogetinvolved andgrow.Ouryear1-4tookpartin FutureFernsnetballinterm1,we hadfootballsessionsforourgirls, swimmingsessionsatHastings AquaticCentreforallofourlearners, basketballsessionswiththeHawks Basketballplayersnottomention theusualsportingteamsthatwe fieldeachyearsuchasT-ball,MiniBall,netballandfootball.
Wealsohadayearof‘givingback’ byparticipatinginJammiesfor June,GumbootFriday,Loudshirt daytonamejustafew.
Matarikithisyearwascelebrated acrosstheroadatEbbettPark wherewehadourwhānaujoinin thecelebrationswithsharedkai andlotsoffunactivities.
Wecontinuetobepartofthe OrokohangaMusicTrustallowing ourseniorstudentstolearnand playeithertheviolinorcello.They hadawondertimeparticipating intheconcertinthemiddleofthe year.
Ourannual‘BookWeek’ celebrationcontinuestobea highlightoftheyearandisa fantasticwaytoendourterm3.
OneofourVERYPROUDmoments thisyearwasthesuccessofour ToiFusionroopuwhotookpartin the‘2025KidsSing’competition andwonthe‘OverallPerformance AwardfortheContributingSchool section.Afantasticresultgiven thatwehadthesmallestchoirin thissection.
Thisyearhasbeenabusyandfull yearandwearelookingforwardto seeingwhat2026brings.
Term1–GettingStarted,GettingConnected “Awarmwelcomemakesallthedifference.”
•Wekickedoff2025bywelcomingnewstudents andtheirwhānau.WhānauDayandamoving mihiwhakatausetthetonefortheyear, establishingtuakana/teinarelationshipsand buildingasenseofbelonging.
Classroomsbuzzedwithactivityasstudents beganspecialistsubjectcyclesandshared learninggoalswiththeirwhānau.Highlights included:
•Whole-schooltabloidsportsday–funand friendshipinaction
•SwimmingsportsandthefirstSuper6events (volleyballandquickrip)
•LeadershipcampatHinetemoaMarae,where studentleadersplannedprojectsinCulture, Community,Sports,andtheArts
•ANZACassemblyandHISHasTalent–reflectionandcelebration
•TheHISAchilles‘SeaMonkeys’teamcompeted inGreeceintheFirstLegoLEAGUEOpen InvitationalChampionship2025 Term2–Consolidating,Celebrating, Connecting
“Strongertogether,learningtogether.” Term2focusedonbuildingonnewrelationships andcelebratingcultureandachievement.
•Whānaucheck-ins–reflectingandsharing progress
•SignLanguageandSamoanLanguageWeeks –embracingdiversity
Sportsseasons–netball,basketball,water polo,canoepolo,andawinattheHBChess Tournament
•Student-ledhousecompetitions–agencyand leadershipinaction
•ShowquestatToitoi–amagnificentArts performance
•PinkShirtDayandRoadSafetyWeek–standingtogetherforimportantcauses Matarikievening–acelebrationoflearning, performance,andcommunity
Term3–Inquiry,Inspiration,andInvolvement “Curiosity,creativity,andconnectioninfull swing.”
•Ourinquiry,“WhyCan’tKiwisFly?”,inspired projectsthatcombinedscience,creativity,and action.Term3wasbusywith:
•PreparationfortheAIMSGames–HipHop, canoeevents,andRipRugby
•Student-ledconferences–studentssharing theirlearningjourney
• ExchangewithFeilding–sporting,cultural,and academicconnections
• Super6Hockey,Basketball,CrossCountry, andthe1stXVrugbyclash
•VisitstocontributingschoolsandYear6“Day intheLife”experiences
•EngagementsintheScienceRoadshow,Band Quest,Mathletics,andHBNetball
• TeWikioteReoMāori–languageandculture celebrated
•Termfinale:HouseDance-OffandKapaHaka Challenge
Term4–Reflection,Celebration,andLegacy “Leavingamarkandcelebratingevery achievement.”
Term4encouragedreflection:Havewebeen ourbestselves?Howwillweberemembered? Highlightsincluded:
•PathwaytoPounamucommunityprojects–givingbackandleadinginaction
•NohoMaraeatHinetemoa–experiencing manaakitangaandtikangafirsthand
•HouseFunRun,ArtsShowcase,andSuper6 Athletics
•SpeechCompetitionandAhureioHeretaunga KapaHakaFestival
•Year8Leavers’Masquerade–amemorable farewell
•Prizegiving–celebratingoutstanding achievement
•Farewellstoleavingstaffandporoporoakifor Year8s
LookingBack,MovingForward
•2025wasayearofparticipation, perseverance,andpeople.Studentsembraced everyopportunitytoReach,Stretch,findFlow, andknowtheirTūrangawaewae.Through learning,leadership,sport,andthearts,our studentsleftalastinglegacy—andmade memoriestotreasureforyearstocome.
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TeMataSchool 2025
2025 hasbeenanincredibleyearfor TeMataSchool -fullofenergy,funand richopportunitiesforourlearners.From classroomstosportsfieldsandperformance stages,ourstudentshaveembracedevery experiencewithenthusiasmandcreativity! Trulydemonstratingwhatitmeansto ‘SeektheHeights.’
Ourstaffhavecontinuedtostrengthentheir practicethroughhigh-qualityprofessional developmentwithleadingexperts.The impactofthishasresultedinthegrowing achievementandconfidenceofourlearners.
Childrenhaveengagedinlearningacross allareasofourdynamicclassroom programmes.FromspecialistMusic,Science andDigitalTechnologyandhands-on experiencessuchastheScienceRoadshow, LifeEducation,inspiringguestspeakersand E-Pro8tournaments.Theartsthrivedatour Matarikicelebration,WearableArts ShowcaseandCulturalShowtime,where studentsproudlysharedtheirtalentsin KapaHaka,Dance,MusicandDrama.
Sportwasanotherhighlight,with swimminglessons,awiderangeof sportingopportunitiesandfavourite eventsincludingCrossCountry,the CameronGrahamCup,theKarlLoweCup RugbyChallenge,theDanceandGym FestivalsandourexcitingAthleticsDay, supportedbyinspiringvisitsfromsporting rolemodels.
Ourcommunityspiritshonethisyear witheventssuchasthe‘Back-to-School’ Carnival,Grandparents’Day,Family Picnics,The‘GetActiveTeMata’Colour Run,MovieNights,Discosandourfirst MiddleSchoolself-designedandbuilt Go-Kartraces.
Wewereproudtoalsogivebacktoour communitythroughinitiativesincluding GoOrangeDay(CranfordHospice),toy donationsforHawke’sBayHospital,the FirefighterSkyTowerChallenge fundraiser,JammiesforJune,theEnliven DisabilityBrickFestfundraiserand NourishedforNil.
Ourcommitmenttosustainability continuedthroughEnviroschools, plantingdays,freshwaterinvestigations andtheleadershipofourKaitiakigroup. WearelookingforwardtotheBoardof TrusteesfutureplansofaddingSolar Panelstoourschool.
Lookingback, 2025 hasbeenayearof growth,connection and celebration Weareincrediblyproudofourstudents andgratefultoourstaff,parents, volunteersandwiderwhānauwhohelp makeTeMataSchoolsuchavibrant andinspiringplacetolearn.
Wearelookingforwardto anotheramazingyearwherewe willcontinuetostrengthenour schoolvision:
“Acommunitygrowing curious,courageousand confidentlearnerswho seektheirheightsnow andinthefuture”.
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