Principal’s Message
Kia orana tatou katoa toa,
We have had a smorgasboard of language weeks, performing arts, soccer touch downs, whanau PATH plans Synergy sessions and reporting of our childrens learning and well-being.
Thank you for all your positive engagement as we continue to develop our vision SHARP MINDS, STRONG BODIES & GOOD HEARTS.
Term three often sees increased illness with staff and students so as the Spring weather brings brighter days please support us in achieving our goal for 60% regular attendance. The Ministry of education have put greater measures in place and in term 2 we had 38% regular attendance, which means we have a big mountain to climb. As we uplift this in prayer and supplication and remember our theme is the Law of the Harvest- We will reap what we sow -Galatians 6:7
Year 8 students are the apple of my eye this half of the year as we prime them in readiness for the transition to High School. Please contact the Whanau Educators to review their PATH plans and let us know what you need to set them up for success next year.
Meitaki maata,
Sita Selupe
Principal
The Calendar
Recent Events
SUPA SHOWCASE
Our SUPA After School Programme involves our senior students being taught about performing arts by tutors from Saintz Up Performing Arts.
The tutors passion for performing arts is evident through their willingness, patience and humbleness in helping our students learn more about Dance, Siva Samoa, Guitar and Singing. Our students come away with a greater knowledge, understanding and excitement about the performing arts.
On Monday 26th of August our Rise Up Academy students were able to show all their hard work to their family and friends at our annual SUPA Showcase at the Mangere Arts Centre. It was a great night of dancing, singing and performing and we were all so proud of our talented students. We had hip hop dancers showing their moves, guitarists who serenaded us with their playing, elegant young girls moving swiftly, powerful young men dancing strong and beautiful voices filling the air.
The tutors also presented their Award Winners for the Year.
Junior Guitar
Most Improved – Darla-May Te Rure
Best Potential – Eli Macgregor
Top Performer – Ulaiasi Peauafi
Senior Guitar
Most Improved – Renita Farani
Best Potential – Knolan Tapuosi
Top Performer – Bronze Talagi
Siva Samoa
Most Improved – Fisi-Anne Sifaheone
Best Potential – Hadassah Peauafi
Top Female Performer – Isabelle Macgregor
Top Male Performer – Leikyn Winter Satini
Hip Hop Dance
Most Improved – Karlos Moki
Best Potential – Leikyn Winter Satini
Top Performer – Mariarosa Farani
A big thank you to all the families and friends that were able to attend and support our students with their performances. Thank you also to Saintz Up for all your hard work and for choosing to partner with Rise Up Academy.
LANGUAGE WEEKS:
TONGAN LANGUAGE WEEK – ‘E tu’uloa ‘a e lea faka-Tongá ‘o ka lea’aki ‘i ‘api, siasí (lotú), mo e nofo-‘a-kāingá – The Tongan Language will be sustainable when used at home, church and in the wider community.
Mālō e lelei!
In week 5, Rise Up Academy celebrated Tongan Language Week with a vibrant array of activities and events that brought our school community together. Students and staff were able to use this opportunity to immerse themselves in Tongan culture through music, cooking and dance performances. The week kicked off with our devotion based on the fruits of the spirit – Peace. We were lucky to have Ta’u open the festivities, setting us up for the week ahead.
In the classroom, students participated in Tongan language lessons, learning common phrases and exploring Tongan food. The highlight of the week was the Tongan assembly filled with our Tongan group dances and singing followed by a lunch where everyone enjoyed delicious Tongan dishes prepared by our talented parent volunteers. The celebrations not only enriched our understanding of Tongan heritage but also strengthened the bonds within our diverse school community.
We at Rise Up are grateful to everyone who contributed to making Tongan Language Week a memorable experience, and we look forward to continuing to celebrate and learn about the rich cultures that make up our school.
Fakafeta’i pea tapuaki’i ‘e he ‘Otua
John ‘Ofanoa
COOK ISLAND LANGUAGE WEEK – ‘Ātui’ia au ki te vaka o tōku matakeinanga – connect me to the canoe of my tribe’
Kia Orana,
The Cook Islands came to South Auckland – Mangere – Rise Up Academy School this year. Our Cook Island Language Week was opened with a prayer by Teinoa -Rongo’s dad and at our whole school devotion.
Throughout the week, a number of activities occurred within the classes. Rooms 4 & 5 were treated to the Cook Island artistry talents of Pine Talagi and Teinoa with their beautiful carved boards.. Tamariki experienced screen printing; rolling vibrant purple paint onto their white t-shirts showcasing the beautiful patterns of the Cook Islands. Their t-shirts were worn at assembly for the junior performance.
Our Cook Island duos’ talents were extended to Ura Fitness with the joint effort with Tiare Talagi. This saw the swaying of hips and knocking of knees by our ākonga AND RUA teachers. This was concluded with a class dual of the fittest and bravest ura dancers. The dubious task of selecting one winner from each class was obvious from the judges’ faces.
To finish our week; ākonga showcased their coordination and culture proudly in front of their peers and whanau. The Junior school opened our assembly with their welcome song. This was followed by our beautiful Matamaki girls demonstrating their Cook Island splendor. The Cook Island group who had practiced industriously throughout the week entertained us with brilliant choreography by Pine & Teinoa sharing the story of One Foot Island or Tapuaetai; one of the 22 islands within the Aitutaki Lagoon. The island derives its name from the legend of a father and son that were spotted from a distance by a chieftain’s warriors fishing in the chief’s private lagoon.
The event everyone avoids “Around the World” was thoroughly entertaining for our whanau, teachers and tamariki. Not to mention our talented Talagi band sharing their musical gifts on the ukuleles, drums and vocals.
Our Cook Island week ended with a delectable spread by our Cook Island team and whanau. Meitaki ma’ata to our Cook Island whanau: Robati-Talagi, Turaki, Henry, Kara, Winter, Martin-Singapu, Singh-Tearoa, Matamaki, Mr Sonny for our tamariki’s chop suey and our Cook Island team.
A special thank you to our Martin whanau for the dresses made for our junior Cook Island girls and the ei katu.
A special Meitaki ma’ata to our Cook Island Team – Mrs Govender, Ms MaryEllen, Whaea Penina, Whaea Cecelia, our MC – Ms Grace and our fabulous tutors Pine & Teinoa.
Aere ra
Mrs Faga
GIRLS SOCCER TOURNAMENT
Last Thursday 22nd August our girls aged between 9-11 years took part in the MOSA Soccer Tournament which consisted of 13 schools from Mangere and Otahuhu taking part. Our girls were outstanding at the tournament with all playing in their first tournament after the 1st round robin we were top of the board – YES we were in the number 1 spot according to points scored.
We were then placed into the semi-finals, unfortunately we lost 0 – 1 to Favona Primary but played for 3rd/4th place against Waterlea winning 1-0. Achieving 3rd place out 13 schools is a great accomplishment for our girls and as their coaches, we were and are extremely proud of each player.
We started training in Week 2 giving us 3 weeks of lunchtime training sessions. At our first training sessions we discovered most of our girls were very green when it came to skills, dribbling, defending or even kicking the ball straight. We even had tears during the first 2 weeks of training when a ball hit their bodies. Fortunately with great perseverance, courage and determination our girls were game ready by tournament day.
We would like to thank Rooms 1 & 2 for joining us in our training sessions when we needed students for the girls to play against – this definitely helped boost their confidence. Thank you to our whanau who came to support their girls; Farani whanau, Saga whanau, Letiu whanau, Henry whanau, Ah Lam – Tupai whanau, Polutele whanau, Charlotte our wonderful RTLB advisor, Mike Fe’ao from our RUA BOT and the hype girls; Soteria and Maria and a special thank you to Mr Setefano Farani for his added sideline coaching hehe! We do love our whanau support! We would also like to thank Mr Ofanoa for his encouragement and belief in our teams success and a special thank you to Ms Weightman who put her hand up to be the supervising teacher or we would not have been able to take part in the tournament.
Last but definitely not least a HUGE THANK YOU to our girls and their whanau for believing, encouraging and supporting your daughters and trusting us to guide and teach them a new sport. Thank you for bringing the MAFANA – the VIBES Girls!
Sincerely your coaches;
Mrs Laura & Whaea Cecelia
GAME 1: Otahuhu Primary 1 – 0 Rise UP Academy
GAME 2: Rise UP Academy 2 – 1 Nga Iwi Primary
GAME 3: Rise UP Academy 4 – 1 Mangere Bridge Primary
GAME 4: Favona Primary 1 – 0 Rise UP Academy
GAME 5: Rise UP Academy 1 – 0 Waterlea Primary
