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KHS Newsletter ~ March 2024

IMPORTANT DATES

Friday 29 March: Good Friday

Monday 1 April: Easter Monday

Tuesday 2 April: Easter Tuesday - school closed

Thursday 4 & Friday 5 April: School photos taken

Friday 12 April: Last day of term one

Monday 29 April: First day of term two

Tuesday 14 May: KHS Open Night, 5-7pm

Contents

From the Principal's desk

by Jason Reid

E ngā whānau whānui o te kura, tēnā koutou katoa! To the entire school community, warmest greetings to you all!

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From the Deans

by Connor O'Rourke

Congratulations to all our Junior House Captains who have been appointed this week.

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International News

by Yu Bai

Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting some short-term international students from Kobe Kokusai High School, Japan.

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Level 2 Food and Nutrition - Ohoka Market Trip

by Ryan Anderson

Our Level 2 Food and Nutrition classes visited the Ohoka market to support the learning in our current unit of sustainable food-related practices.

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Literacy Event

by Ruth Keir

On Friday, March 22nd, the Write On School for Young Writers hosted an enriching "Poets Make History" masterclass at the Kaiapoi Library.

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KHS Pet of the Month

by Sam Creed

Meet Super Hokey Pokey, the beloved pony of Leithfield! Despite his age, he exudes youthful energy and enthusiasm, often forgetting his senior status.

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Levels 2 & 3 Business Studies

by Paul Leitch

Young Enterprise Scheme Kickstart Day

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Sporting Success

by Hayley Newton

Congratulations to all our students who have gained sporting success outside of school recently.

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Level 2 Hospitality

by Nathan Sandes

A selection of photos from the Level 2 Hospitality class this month.

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Year 10 Outdoor Education

by Paul Hopkinson

As part of the Year 10 Outdoor Education programme, students have to build an improvised raft out of wooden posts, rope, and plastic barrels.

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Polyfest 2024

by Louise Johnson

Polyfest this year saw Kaiapoi High School again join with Rangiora High School, and for the first time also Rangiora New Life, to become a collaborative group.

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Cultural Captains' Report - Polyfest

by KHS Cultural Captains

No Kia ora, Talofa Lava, Malo e leilei, Kia orana, and warm Pacific greetings to you all.

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Sports News

by Hayley Newton

We have had a very busy month in the Sports Department.

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Level 1 Outdoor Ed tramp

by Paul Hopkinson

On March 11 Mr Hopkinson's Level 1 ODED class went on their second tramp to the St James Walkway.

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KHS Athletics Sports

by Louise Johnson

On Thursday 7th March, Kaiapoi High School held its annual School Athletics Day.

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9G & 9W

Year 9 Adventure Days

by Simon Henson

In weeks four and five of term one, our Year 9 students embarked on adventure days as part of their peer support programme.

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Level 1 Commerce trip

by Natalie Cox

This term all three Level 1 Commerce classes went to the Riverside Bowls Club as a part of our introductory Accounting unit.

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Antarctic trip

by Hamish Johnston

Recently, the Levels 2 & 3 Digital Technologies class had the opportunity to visit the International Antarctic Centre.

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Automotive trip

by Scott Liddell

On March 13 the Level One Automotive Classes attended the Trucking Industry Association Truck and Trade Show at Te Pae (Christchurch Convention Centre).

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From the English Faculty

by Jo Collins

Huge congratulations to Aaliyah Raja for having her writing published in Re-Draft 23.

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Dance & Te Ao Haka trip

by Kate Hamilton

On Friday 8th March a 35-strong KHS group travelled to Christchurch for an AMAZING show!

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Art trip

by Alexandra Ellis-Walker

On February 29th, the Level 1 Digital & Visual Art classes went to Kaiapoi Lakes and Tuhaitara Coastal Park. A selection of photos is attached.

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From the Arts Faculty

by Rachel Goldstein

In February Wearable Art students completed a sustainability jewellery workshop with Remix Plastics.

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Careers News

by Andrea Williamson

On Friday 1st March 22 students attended the Health Careers Expo organised by Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand.

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PB4L at KHS

by Nick McGillivray

What is Positive Behaviour for Learning(PB4L) all about at Kaiapoi High School?

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From the Well-being Committee

by KHS Well-being Committee

How to Help Newcomers Feel Welcome at Kaiapoi High School

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