Yesterday, I attended a gathering of Beginning Principals in the Otago - Southland region. These meetings occur every term and bring together principals in their first two years of leadership. During this hui, we engage in thoughtful discussions about the various challenges we encounter while leading a school and also recognise and appreciate the privilege of this role. I take immense pride in being the Principal of Kaikorai School and serving the wonderful community associated with it. I am genuinely grateful for the exceptional team surrounding me, including the Board of Trustees, my senior leadership team, the incredible teachers, and  support staff. Our 287 tamariki are thriving Kaikorai Kids, and we are a thriving school. We can all take great pride in our contributions to Kaikorai School; for that, I thank you.

Parent group disco

Our fabulous parent's group are organising a term 3 winter disco. There is a meeting on Tuesday 13th June at 7 pm in the staff room for parents who want to help organise this event.  

Road patrol

We have no parents available for road patrol all mornings next week. Wright Street needs you! Can you help?  

Please email me or roadpatrol@kaikorai.school.nz Thanks to our 12 parent helpers that take a week's shift or more each term. 

Did you know we have a walking bus each morning along Highgate? Thanks to our parents that supervise our walkers. Please let me know if you want to know more about this or are interested in the walking bus route.

Scootering to school  

Your child must have a helmet if they are scootering to school. This is non-negotiable. Already, many students have come off their scooters in the wintery road conditions. Please ensure your child is winter ready! 

Principal's awards

Neala, For working hard to improve her writing and gaining her comma' power goal' - Tino pai!

Beau For not only following up his math lesson with great work but for also great initiative in working out the next step by himself - Ka rawe!

Lulu For trying hard with her learning and always having a positive attitude when approaching tasks. Tino pai!

Marley For embraces her learning with a positive attitude and a big smile. You are a wonderful role model in our class Marley. Mīharo

Rose For some great problem-solving skills and determination during our PBL robotic sessions. Ka pai hoki koe!

Gus  For his amazing cooperative work with different people during our PBL robotic sessions. Tino pai!

Lucy W For being an all-around awesome KAIK Kid. Your bubbly personality lights up a room!

Lucy M For making super progress in reading. You are working so hard to learn new words!

Isla For being an independent, hard-working, positive member of our class. We appreciate your kind and helpful nature. Mīharo!

Nollie  For being an independent and diligent learner in Rūma Ono. Tino pai rawa atu!

Luke For his positive attitude towards all of his learning. Luke, I am so impressed with your mahi. Ka pai hoki koe!

Jade For being such a kind Room 7 class member who looks out for others. Tino pai!

Lia  For consistently being atawhai (kind) to your classmates. You always use your initiative to help others without the expectation of praise but you definitely deserve it!

Millar For your convincing persuasive writing. I am especially impressed with your rhetorical questions. Ka pai!

Tashfeen For fantastic work this week on his report writing. You are doing such a great job using rhetorical questions to hook the reader. Well done, Tashfeen!

Isla For always being a helpful student and having beautiful manners. It's great having you in Rūma Tekau!

Aria G For always having a wonderful attitude to learning and a bright sunny nature. You're a lovely person to have around! Mīharo.

Jack For your rich descriptive language in your writing. It is a joy to read! Ka pai.

Lucy M For getting out of her comfort zone and sharing her facts about planets in her coding on scratch for makey makeys. Ka pai hoki koe!

Ryan For showing atawhai for our classroom environment by always ensuring the Chromebooks are organised and charged daily. Ka pai!

Phoenix  For awesome progress in writing. You are trying so hard to sound out and record letters. Tino pai!

Frankie For your amazing enthusiasm towards your learning. You have an incredible attitude - keep up the hard mahi!