This a reminder that tomorrow is a teacher-only day and school is closed as our teachers prepare their end-of-year reports.
In this newsletter
*How to order disco tickets
*Staffing for 2023
*Book club
*Celebrations and successes
*Class and individual photo orders
Congratulations to Joseph ✏
Joseph from Rūma tekau recently won the Extra newspaper writing competition. He was awarded a medal and received a big prize (see photo below!). Joseph's writing was chosen as one of NZ's top pieces. Well done on becoming a published author Joseph!
Otago athletics champs 👟
A huge congratulations to all our Kaikorai Athletes who competed at the Otago Champs - we are so proud of you all! A special shout out to Levi, who placed 2nd in hurdles, Eli 2nd in sprints, Jesse 3rd in sprints and our Under 10 Boys Relay team - Jesse, Eli, Hashim & Quinn, who are the new Otago Champs! Go, Team Kaikorai!
Otago swimming champs 🏊🏻♀️
On Saturday, the 12th of November, the Otago Swimming Championships were held at Moana Pool. To qualify for this event, swimmers must beat qualifying times which is known to be very hard to do! We were lucky to be represented by six swimmers - Jedd Hill, Angelina Javier, Talia Hargreaves, Anja Hargreaves, Pippa Thomas & Penelope Hodgson.
Congratulations to you all on fantastic results against the best of the best in Otago!
Pippa Thomas (9 Years & Under) - 7th Freestyle, 5th Backstroke & 3rd Breaststroke
Talia Hargreaves (9 Years & Under) - 18th Freestyle, 14th Backstroke & 9th Breaststroke
Anja Hargreaves (9 Years & Under) - 15th Backstroke
Penelope Hodgson (9 Year & Under) - 18th Backstroke
Angelina Javier (11 Years) - 28th Freestyle & 25th Backstroke
Jedd Hill (11 Years) - 13th Freestyle, 13th Backstroke & 9th Breaststroke
9 Years & Under Relay Team (Pippa, Talia, Anja & Penelope) - 1st
Otago Triathalon 🏊🏻♀️🚴♀️ 👟
Last week, our students representing Kaikorai at the Otago champs in Owaka displayed all of the Kaik values when competing against a challenging field. Congratulations to Penelope, placing 4th in the Year 5 girls and Talia 5th also. Our Year 6 boys team, made up of Jedd, Levi, and James, placed 2nd! Tino pai!
Year 5 activity week and Year 6 camp 🏕
Next week our seniors are spending the week exploring the great outdoors. Our Year 6s are off to kayak, sail, abseil and have fun at Camp Iona in Herbert, and our Year 5s are having a whole lot of fun around Dunedin. Thank you so very much to Bridget for her leadership of the seniors and the team for organising quality EOTC experiences for our tamariki. We thank our parent helpers who have taken leave from their jobs and everyday lives to help out at these events! I look forward to hearing all about it!
Class and individual photographs 📸
You have been emailed your child’s unique Key Code to view and purchase 2022 School Photos online. ***FREE DELIVERY EXPIRES Midnight Sunday 27th NOVEMBER ***
If you have not received this email from PHOTO LIFE, please contact the school office asap.
Staffing news 🏫
Syndicate structures 2023
Junior syndicate
New entrants Courtney Dunn
Year 1 Paula Fisher
Year 2 Nicole Wilson
Year 2 Felicia Ward (team leader)
Middle syndicate
Year 3-4 Amy McBeath (team leader)
Year 3-4 Emma Riley
Year 3-4 Jill Kumar
Senior syndicate
Year 5-6 Rosarah Hardie
Year 5-6 Bridget McDowall (team leader)
Year 5-6 Anya Matravers
Year 5-6 Mark Pickering
Release teachers
Tony Reid (for Miss Ward and Mrs McDowall), Mrs Cleland (for Mrs McBeath and some classroom release), and Mrs Garden for junior class teachers' release.
Mr John Bish has announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2022 school year. Miss Gold is joining the staff of a local school, and Miss Parmenter will work in Dunedin schools. We thank all of our fabulous teachers for their commitment to the tamariki of Kaikorai School.
Disco tickets for sale🕺🏻💃🏻
Please follow this link to order your disco tickets.
Scholastic book club orders
This is the last opportunity to purchase books from the book club for 2022. Please read the article on how to do this
Health and safety 🚑
If your child scoots to school, they need to wear a helmet. Please ensure this is the case for your child.
If your child is late to school, please bring them to the office and not leave them to walk in alone. Many of our juniors cannot reach the gate alone and need your help.
Principal's awards ⭐
Kurt For working hard with attention to detail in his mimes.
Freddie For always being keen to take on new challenges and for working hard in the class assembly practices.
Marley For always looking for new ways to challenge herself and being the best learner you can be! Tino pai!
Yuan For having a 'can do’ attitude towards his maths and tackling difficult problems with excitement! Ka pai!
Natalie For the effort she puts into reading activities and being a great buddy reader. Ka pai!
Andre For using strategies to help solve multiplication problems. Tino pai!
Elira For always trying her very best and making great progress in all areas of school. Ka pai!
Corin For showing bravery by trying new and challenging things. Tino pai!
Harriet For always trying her hardest in the classroom and giving everything 110% effort.
Poppy For being a kind, caring friend to everyone in our class and always putting a huge effort into her learning. Ka Pai!
Neva For always giving 100% in every learning activity. You always complete your work to the highest standard and are Hīkaka (keen). Tino pai rawa atu!
Liam For being Mana Motuhake (independent) during Maths time to complete all your learning to the best of your ability. Tino pai!
Piper For working hard at her learning in all curriculum areas and completing her work to a high standard. Ka rawe!
Albert For the effort that he puts into all of his learning, completing it to the best of his ability. Tino pai rawa atu!
Ivy For showing amazing kindness during our swimming sessions, supporting everyone off the diving board. Ka rawe!
Holly For taking the time to craft your writing so it is the best it can be. I was especially impressed with your persuasive piece on why sports is better than music.
Eva For the kindness you show others and the way you live the KAIK values.
Lorna For always giving your all: to your learning, to your friendships, to your sportsmanship. You’re awesome!
Talia For living by the KAIK values and showcasing them in everything she does. Ka rawe!
Jared For having a positive attitude in all his learning and ensuring everyone feels included and valued! Tino pai!
Skyela You have shown significant improvement in mathematics this year. Your hard work and perseverance are admirable. Mīharo!
Hilarie For working hard across all learning areas. You have achieved some fantastic results this year. Tino pai rawa atu!
Isla For always putting a 100% into her learning and working hard to become an independent writer. Tino pai!
Danica For having an outstanding attitude towards your learning and always looking out for others needing some extra help or a friend!
As always, thank you for your ongoing support and please reach out if I can be of help, in anyway.
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