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CULTURAL & ENVIRONMENT

International Day

One of the strengths of RI is the diverse cultural backgrounds of our students. Each year we hold an International Day to celebrate this diversity.

Class Involvement

All students are encouraged to bring an outfit to School that represents their cultural background. They also bring a plate of food for a syndicate shared lunch that provides the opportunity for all students to experience food from other cultures.

International Day Assembly

Parents, caregivers and whanau are invited to the International Day Assembly that provides an opportunity for groups and individuals of all cultural backgrounds to perform for the School and our community. The Kapa Haka Group opens the Assembly which incorporates a wide array of song and dance.

Performance groups are formed in the weeks leading up to International Day. Practices are usually held at lunchtimes under the guidance of teachers and parents. We encourage parents and caregivers to become involved in guiding a group.

International Day Coordinator

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Kapa Haka

The Kapa Haka group is open to all Year 7 and Year 8 students. The group is lead by Whaea Odie and meets in the Hall after assembly every Monday.

Performances

The Kapa Haka group plays an important part in a number of performances and official “Welcome Ceremonies” throughout the year, including the International Assembly.

Kapa Haka Leaders

Odie Johnson odiej@remint.school.nz

Robin Gatfield robing@remint.school.nz

Social Changency

A student run group which focuses on raising awareness about the important issues of today. Using the values programme of the school, they help the community. They organise days throughout the year to build awareness of global issues such as the environment, service and peace.

The Social Changency meets on Friday lunchtimes with Mr Zemke in the Media Room.

to go to their Socially Conscious Blog encouraging others to make a difference. Trying to make the world a better place.

Enviroment

Kaitiaki - Protecting our environment

All students are involved in caring for the enviroment, utilising sustainability principles through effective use of resources. All students are responsible for the upkeep and cleanliness of our school enviroment.

There are dedicated bins around the school for different types of waste, and sustainability initatives happening within the classroom.

Students are encouraged to do the following:

Reduce the use of single-use plastics and packaging by using reusable containers for lunches
Taking care of our school gardens
Use the correct bins to minimise waste going to the landfill

- Worm bins around the school are to process compostable food scraps.

- Red bins are to be used for Landfill rubbish – all general rubbish that cannot be recycled

- There are Recycling bins inside classrooms for recycling paper and other clean recyclable rubbish.

Minimise food waste – bringing healthy food enough to eat. An estimated 20 kg of food waste is being generated per day. Food Waste should be only fruit waste and inedible waste.
Use paper effectively – writing on both sides of the paper.
Be respectful and inclusive of other cultures.
Turning off computers and lights in classrooms when not needed.
Ensure that the school is tidy – no littering.

Trees for Survival

Trees for Survival is an opportunity for up to 30 Year 8 students to go out to a designated planting area, typically in the Clevedon area, to plant up to 1000 native saplings that our students have raised throughout the year, from September to June. The school has been involved in the program for many years, achieving recognition with the Kowhai award in 2012 and 2013.

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Travelwise

Travelwise is a programme run by Auckland Transport in partnership with local Councils and Schools.

Our students take 640 car trips each day. These trips add to traffic congestion, parking hassles, air pollution and risk of collisions. Congestion around the School is of particular concern. Drop off/pick up points at the Ascot Avenue and St Vincents Avenue gates have become increasingly dangerous especially if students fail to cross at pedestrian crossings.

Please avoid dropping off your child immediately in front of the school if possible to reduce congestion at the start and end of the school day. The Travelwise team has created a map which has been linked below to indicate the best locations to drop off your child.

Safety at the school gate

We encourage you to walk with your children to school, but if you need to drive them sometimes, please discuss the following safe practices with your child:
Dropping Off

Park a short distance from the school and walk with your child/ren to school. (Help keep the school entrances free from cars to make it safer for everyone.)
Always park beside the footpath and ensure children exit vehicles on the footpath side and not the roadside.
Always use the pedestrian crossing to cross the road.
Do not block driveways

Picking up

Park and walk to the school grounds to meet your child/ren.
Do not wave or call your child/ren across the road.
Always educate your child/ren to use the pedestrian crossing.
Always role model good safety behaviour to your child/ren and teach safe habits.
Always drive slowly near the school and watch for pedestrians and cyclists at all times.
Do not block driveways

RI Park and Walk