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Kaiapoi High School

KHS Newsletter ~ December 2019

2020 START DATES

Monday 27 January: Teacher Only Day

Tuesday 28 January: Year 13 students, 10am-1pm, and International students from 9am

Wednesday 29 January: Years 9 & 13 and other new students to KHS

Thursday 30 January: Whole School - Timetable begins

Friday 31 January: Whole School - House Fun Day

Monday 3 February: Whole School

Thursday 6 February: Waitangi Day - school closed




Contents

Our Head Students for 2020

by Bruce Kearney

It is with great pleasure that I can now announce our Head Students for 2020.

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From the Principal's desk

by Bruce Kearney

Dear Parents and Caregivers, The end of the school year is finally upon us. It has been a fantastic year full of teaching and learning, sports events and cultural activities.

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KYDz Art Exhibition - “Under the Sea”

by Rachel Goldstein

This exhibition runs until 18th December at the "Art on the Quay" Gallery, 125 Raven Quay, Kaiapoi.

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French Trip to Akaroa

by Sara Qasem

A fantastic day was had in Akaroa with the Year 9 and 10 French classes of Madame Graham and Madame Q, to celebrate a successful and enjoyable year with our keen French language learners of Kaiapoi High School!

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Woodend Hāngī

by Whaea Danna

Year 10 Te Reo students and members of Te Rakiwhakaputa (K.H.S Kapahaka) supported Woodend School on Thursday 28th and Friday 29th November with their Cultural Day and Community Hāngī.

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Combined Haka Pōwhiri

by Whaea Danna

Students from Kaiapoi High School combined with Tuahiwi Kura and Rangiora High School to represent Ngāi Tūāhuriri at an auspicious occasion on November 22nd.

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Embracing Peace and Love - Blessing for Christchurch

by Whaea Danna

Fo Guang Shan (FGS) South Island New Zealand hosted the Embracing Love and Peace - Blessing for Christchurch event at the Aurora Centre in Christchurch on 2nd November, attracting around 700 people.

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GATE Author Workshop

by Alisha Smith

On Wednesday 20 November, Classes 9C and 9V went to the Kaiapoi Library for a Storylines Author Workshop from Eileen Merriman as part of our GATE programme.

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North Canterbury Academy of Music Concert

by Sophia Bidwell

On Saturday 23rd November the North Canterbury Academy of Music had its annual end of year Showcase concert.

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PTA News

by Wendy Howe

The KHS PTA are an active group who are proud to be a part of the Kaiapoi High School Community.

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UC Amazing Race

by Andrea Williamson

The last careers event for the year took place on Tuesday 26th November when Careers Adviser, Mrs Williamson, took a group of Year 10 students for their first visit to the University of Canterbury.

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Sports News

by Maree Reynolds

Congratulations go out to two of our Year 9 students who won Junior Sportsman & Junior Sportswoman for 2019, an outstanding achievement!

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Sports Awards 2019

by Elizabeth McMeeken

Our third Sports Awards event on 31st October showcased the exceptional sporting talent we have at Kaiapoi High School.

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International News

by Sarah Sweet

Summer finally sprung on us and we were fortunate enough to receive some pleasant weather for our recent trip.

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Careers Summary for 2019

by Andrea Williamson

It has been a busy year in the Careers department and many students have gained valuable advice from their careers interviews, guest speakers here at school and some taking part in work experience.

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From the Technology Faculty

by Andrea Preston

A selection of photos of this term's work in Year 9 Technology, Digital Technology, Levels 1, 2 & 3 Hospitality and Level 3 Hard Materials.

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