Our School Values

Dear Riverina Families,

Riverina School warmly invites all families to join us for our Term 3 Pōwhiri on Monday 10 August at 9.30am.

This special gathering is an opportunity for our school community to come together to warmly welcome our new students and their families, as well as our visiting International Student Group from China.

Families of our new students are invited to accompany their children are welcomed by our wonderful Kapa Haka group.

If you are attending, please arrive by 9.20am, as the Pōwhiri will begin promptly at 9.30am.

We look forward to sharing this special occasion with you and extending a warm Riverina welcome to our newest members of the school community.

Riverina School

Dear Riverina Families,

Here is the first Riverina Runner for Term 3. We are looking forward to an exciting term!

Don't forget to check out the dates for the upcoming events.

Riverina School

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Dear Riverina families,

In 2025 the New Zealand Government introduced the Stepped Attendance Response (STAR) framework to support schools, students, and whānau in improving school attendance. Regular attendance is a key factor in student success, helping children build strong learning foundations, maintain friendships, develop positive routines, and feel connected to their school community.

Research consistently shows that regular attendance is important for students of all ages. Every day at school provides valuable learning opportunities, and frequent absences can make it harder for students to keep up academically, socially, and emotionally.

Attached to this post is an outline of Riverina School's Attendance Management Plan, which follows the Government's STAR framework. The document explains the different levels of support and intervention that may be used by Riverina School when attendance becomes a concern, and how we work in partnership with families to support improved attendance outcomes.

We would also like to introduce Audrey Afamasaga, who is our school's Attendance Lead. Audrey will work alongside students, families, and staff to support positive attendance and help address any barriers that may be making it difficult for students to attend school regularly.

If you have any concerns about your child's attendance, or if there are circumstances affecting their ability to attend school regularly, please don't hesitate to contact Audrey via email a.afamasaga@riverina.school.nz, phone 022 407 4633 or in-person between 1.30 - 3pm Mon - Fri.

She is here to help and support families in finding solutions that work for their children.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership in supporting your child's learning and attendance. Together, we can help every student make the most of their opportunities at school.

Riverina School

We warmly invite all our Riverina families to join us in the hall on Friday 22nd March for our annual Race Relations Day celebration.

Students may come to school in outfits that represent their culture and we will hold a parade at 2.15pm to celebrate all the amazing cultures that make up the Riverina School community. This will be followed by the weekly assembly.

Don’t forget this Friday is our fundraising Pizza Day. Head to www.dollarforschools.co.nz to a register and order a pizza for your child’s lunch on Friday.

All orders must be made by 9am Friday. Orders cannot be made at the school office.

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