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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.
10 Oct 2025
Mōrena,
Please disregard the times in the attached notice from last term, judging will start at 11am.
Thank you.
Kia ora koutou
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
A reminder can all families please donate the following towards the Home & School pet day raffles.
Grocery item
Instant Kiwi Scratchy
Can these please be sent to school by Thursday 9th October. Thank you to the families that have already brought in their items. The raffles will be drawn at the end of pet day.
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.
Please find attached the pet day notice sent last term, and a list of all tamariki that have registered their pets. If your child is not on the list, or what they are bringing along has changed, can you please let me know ASAP.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
Have a great day.
Kia ora koutou
A few updates on our upcoming pet day next term:
We will be running a dress up competition at the end of all sections. This 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.
We may give out some highly commended awards on the day, and these will be recycled ribbons
It would be appreciated if all our juniors with animals could be supported by an adult on the day. All students bringing a dog must also be supported by an adult at all times
We will send out individual section judging times early next term.
A reminder if all families could please donate the following towards the pet day raffles:
· Grocery item
· Instant Kiwi Scratchy
Have a wonderful holiday. We look forward to seeing all our tamariki back on Monday 6th October for another busy term of learning. Just a reminder that we go back to a 3pm finish next term.
Thank you.
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