Raroa Good Sorts

Honesty Pays...BIG
I was amazed hear a story last week about a year 8 who was out selling chocolates as part of our major fundraiser.  When she handed in her money, instead of the $60 she should have had, she handed in $85. When I spoke to her about it she explained that she received it as a donation to the school and so handed it all in.  Of course I congratulated her on being a great role model for our school.

The next day at the school prize draw I was really pleased her name was drawn out to play Te Moni or Te Peeke (the money or the bag).  I was nervous for her when she turned down $45 to buy the bag, but ecstatic when she won an Android tablet worth over $200 instead.

Raroa Good Sorts

An email from our community

I would like to bring to your attention, two young gentlemen, whom my son has identified as Year 7's at Raroa.

On Wednesday afternoon, I was waiting at the lights on Ottawa Road for the children to come out and had a clear view of the steep path and steps.

My son was wandering down, tripped over and landed on his knees.  The two boys who were walking behind him, helped him up, checked he was alright, picked up the book he had dropped and took him to the lights to meet me.  

I was very appreciative of their help, their caring natures and kind words.  I'd love it if you could pass my comments on, and let them know how amazing they are and thoughtful to take the time with someone a lot younger than them.  These are all special attributes, their actions will continue to reward them in the future, and they are both a credit to their families.  

I was so impressed!

And so am I gentlemen.  A great example of ambassadors for our school!