Tāngata | People
Tāngata | People
Principal's Welcome
Welcome to Te Kura o Pātiki - Rosebank School!
I feel very privileged and honoured to be the Principal of Rosebank School and am very proud of the huge developments and progress we have been through over the past few years. I have been in Education for over 30 years, and am a lifelong Warriors supporter, I absolutely love my job and wouldn't want to be working anywhere else!
Our vision is Dream. Believe. Succeed – Kia wawata. Kia whakapono. Kia tutuki. We are a contributing (Years 1 to 6), multicultural school of just under 600 children from over 40 different nationalities. We give each child opportunities to achieve in the classroom, on the sports field, in cultural activities, and as good citizens.
Success comes from a strong link between home and school and we work hard to maintain our strong community partnerships to make our vision a reality. Special features of our school include high-quality mainstream classes school-wide, Māori and Samoan bilingual classes, an Oaklynn Special Needs satellite class, West Auckland's first Niuean bilingual class, talented and passionate teachers and meaningful and engaging contexts for our students so each develops a love for learning.
I trust that this website will provide you with some valuable information about our school. If you would like to know more, you are most welcome to pop into the school and have a look around or contact me directly – at paul@rosebank.school.nz for further information.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, staff, and students, welcome to Rosebank School!
Paul Pirihi
Principal, Tumuaki, Susuga Puleaoga
MEd(Hons), PGDipEd, BEd(Tchg), DipTchg
ERO Leadership Partner
Senior Leadership Team
Manawa Team | Year 5-6
Tupulaga mo a Taeao Team | Year 0-6
Support Staff
Jarrod Waetford
Te Reo Māori & Kapa Haka
Board of Trustees
The School Board helps shape the direction of our school and supports a caring, positive environment where all children can learn and thrive.
Pippa van Paauwe
Board Chair
Tari Harawira
Parent Representative
Bridget Angell
Parent Representative
Lina Fa'amausili
Parent Representative
Agnes McArthur
Parent Representative
Ete Etelei
Staff Representative
Ngā Kaitiaki
Blurb to come
Milan
Niue
Ruta-Norah
Potu Fa
Blakely
Potu Fa
Emeline
Kahukura
Felicity
Kahukura
Manu
Tongan E
Peter-James
Room 15
Bea
Room 12
Uthman
Room 14
Leo
Room 12
Ngā Kaitiaki
Our Kaitiaki are Year 5 and 6 students who help lead our kura and represent what it means to be a Te Kura o Pātiki learner.
Kaitiaki demonstrate our school values of Manaaki Mai, Manaaki Atu, and Manaaki i te Taiao through their actions each day. They are responsible, reliable, and willing to step up and help where needed. They show initiative, contribute ideas, and look for ways to make a positive difference in our kura.
A Kaitiaki works well with others, listens to different viewpoints, and is confident sharing their own ideas with both students and kaiako. They are inclusive team players who support and encourage those around them.
Kaitiaki are role models for others through their behaviour, attendance, effort, and pride in our kura. They are actively involved in school life and often contribute through opportunities such as sports teams, road patrol, library duties, class leadership, and other leadership roles.
Being a Kaitiaki is about leading by example, taking responsibility, and helping make Te Kura o Pātiki a great place to learn and belong.
Friends of Rosebank
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