He taonga te mokopuna, kia whāngaia, kia tipu, kia rea. A child is a treasure, to be nurtured, to grow, to flourish.
We are more than halfway through the third term! The school is a buzz with production preparation, class assemblies are back on the agenda and underway, and the building landscape is changing by the day!
Thank you to our newest Kaik Kids, Rūma Rima and Rūma tekau ma toru, for their assembly today. Some photos are below if you couldn't attend; they were awesome!
Jump Jam
Our jump jam teams have spent the last two terms learning and perfecting their jump jam routine. On Sunday, they performed their routines and were judged on technical ability, being in time, facial expressions, effort, chanting and acting. We were thrilled to receive first place in both sections: Years 1-4 and Years 5-8. Winning the titles was a great acknowledgement to the teams and Miss Hardie of the effort and mahi they have all put in over the months. 🥇
O'Mathalon 🧮
I was fortunate to take the top mathematicians from the extension group to the Otago O'Mathalon on Thursday. O'Mathalon is an incredibly fast-paced maths competition that involves teamwork and problem-solving while having a runner race your answers up to the markers. The teams certainly displayed the school values of aspiring - wawata - to be a thinker and the best you can be and keen - hīkaka - to try new activities. Congratulations to the students who were selected and represented Kaikorai so very well.
Property news 🛠
The area where the bell cairn is to be established is clear of tree roots, the broken pathway has been ripped up, and the site is being prepped for reconstruction. Did you know that the bell cairn was constructed from some of the stone and slate used in the 19th-century bluestone school? The bluestone from the 1884 school was buried below the demolished classes and has now been dug out and placed in front of the containers before we use it as a feature in our gardens.
Principal's assembly awards ⭐
Ilaria For demonstrating KAIK values, including being so keen to help others.
Lucia For letting her imagination fly in her creative writing.
Oakley For giving everything a go, even when it’s a bit tricky!
Rosa For being a positive class member and working hard on her narrative writing.
Jordan For his effort and focus during math sessions to demonstrate our learning goal.
Zephie For her focus during our spelling and reading sessions.
Maggie For always being a supportive friend to new children starting school! Keep being the amazing person you are, Maggie!
Hazel For making super progress in her writing and being a great role model to others. Ka pai!
Henry For being an independent and motivated learner with a great love of learning. Ka mau te wehi Henry!
Vincent For his thoughtful contributions to class discussions and his outstanding efforts in all areas of learning.
Beau For always having a positive attitude towards your learning. You strive to do your best at all times. Tino pai!
Josie For using your personal voice in your writing. You have written some great persuasive pieces!
Aria For having a positive attitude to all of your learning, showing kindness, and encouraging others.
Hevani For showing positivity and enthusiasm towards your learning and being a helpful and considerate class member.
Martha You are a true KAIK kid for supporting every team at Jump Jam like it was your own!
Millar For bringing such a positive attitude to Rūma Iwa, your kindness is infectious.
Piper For being a kind, caring and considerate member of Room 10. Your kind and caring nature is appreciated!
Connor For being a motivated and focused learner. You challenge yourself to reach personal excellence.
Isabelle For the effort you put into your Russo-inspired art - it looks incredible.
Lyndon For giving your learning 100% - Ka rawe!
Makkai For being a supportive friend and a positive class member.
Sami Always brings a positive attitude and being keen to try new activities
James For trying hard to be an independent learner with an awesome attitude!
Alana For always being confident to try all new activities and being a wonderful friend to everyone! Tino pai!
Community news
Santa Parade 🎅🏻
We need children to be in the Santa Parade on Sunday, 3/12/22. They need to be available from 12.30 pm to 5 pm on the day, and an adult will need to accompany the child in the parade.
We particularly need kids aged 5 - 10, both boys and girls. Costumes are provided.
If interested, they should email dnsantakids@gmail with names, ages and clothing sizes.
Let’s go fishing 🐟
Otago Fish & Game’s popular Take A Kid Fishing events are back this year.
We are running four free sessions from 10 am to noon at Southern Reservoir, Reservoir Road, Dunedin, on September 17, 18, 24 and 25, 2022.
You must register to attend. Go to the Otago Fish and Game Council Facebook page, or follow the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MC68SQF
Due to popular demand, participants may register for one day only. Numbers will be limited to 120 children per event.
Spare fishing rods will be available along with experts to help kids get started. Parents or caregivers must be present to supervise children.
Thanks to our supporters at the Otago Community Trust and Oceana Gold.
Regards - Bruce Quirey | Fish & Game Officer - Communications
Fish & Game New Zealand
Love Tennis 🎾 - Sunday 11th September from 11 am - 4 pm
Balmacewen Tennis Club, situated at the Otago Golf Club, 15 Balmacewen Road, Dunedin
Any enquiries to: info@balmactennis.co.nz