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Week 6 Principal's news

Beth Downie —

Parent's Group 🗣️

We were thrilled to welcome new parents to our Wednesday meeting! The Parent's Group is where action happens, directly impacting our students through fundraising and events.

Our agenda is packed: we're organising a school group for the 2026 Weetbix Tryathlon, investing in a school marquee, gearing up for the May cookie dough fundraiser, finalising the hoodie sales, and preparing for the popular Pizza Lunch.

Mark your calendars! Join us on April 30th at 6 pm as we begin planning the school disco. We encourage you to get involved!

Attendance Matters ✔️

At Kaikorai Primary, we know that regular attendance is vital for your child's learning and development.

  • Learning Continuity: Daily attendance ensures your child doesn't miss important lessons, keeping them on track with the curriculum.

  • Social Development: School is where friendships are built, and social skills are learned. Regular attendance allows for consistent interaction with peers.

  • Teacher Support: Consistent presence allows your child to build strong relationships with their teachers, enabling them to receive the support they need.

  • Community Connection: Being present at school allows your child to be a full participant in our Kaikorai Primary community.

All student absences are monitored daily, weekly, and throughout the term. We are now required to make contact when absences are worrying (up to 10 days in a term) concerning (up to 15 days in a term) and seriously concerning (15 days or more in a term).

If your child will be absent for an extended period (e.g., family holidays), please notify me via email. principal@kaikorai.school.nz

Please make attending school a priority.

Lost Property

Please see the photo below of all the unnamed and unclaimed clothing. This is from 6 weeks of school. It will be donated to the charity shop in the holidays. PLEASE name your child's clothing.

As always, thank you for your support and please don't hesitate to get in touch if I can help in any way.

Beth

Principal's Awards 🌟

Evie

For being a great leader in our class and for always doing the right thing. Ka pai! 

Lulu

For always showing the Kaik values and having such a great attitude towards learning. Ka rawe!

Micah

For showing great focus, effort and enthusiasm towards your learning.  Ka pai hoki koe! 

Luci

For demonstrating a mature attitude towards your learning. You are an excellent role model. Mīharo!

Eric

For being a valuable member of the classroom, inspiring and supporting those around him. Tino pai!

Rothanak

For demonstrating wawata in his creative writing. Ka pai hoki koe! 

Vincent

For the incredible enthusiasm and dedication you show when tackling new learning. It is inspiring to see! 

James

For consistently completing work to the highest standard. You are a true leader in our class. Ka pai hoki koe! 

Lucy M

For making great progress with improving her place value knowledge and skills  - ka rawe Lucy!

Maeve

For applying herself well to new tasks.  She also is a great listener and is great at following instructions - tino pai Maeve!

William

For consistently using his spelling fingers during structured literacy and writing. You are a spelling whizz! Tino pai rawa atu.

Phoenix

For his increased effort and attitude towards his writing. You are a writing superstar, keep it up. Ka pai hoki koe!

Emery

For his sustained effort to add detail to his choice writing. Ka rawe Emery!

Zyana

For the mahi she is putting into all of her learning. Tino pai rawa atu!

Ted

For the effort you put into your learning! You are a fabulous KAIK kid, and we are lucky to have you in Rūma Waru.

Chloe

For the kindness you display in and out of the classroom. You are a kind caring friend.

Adelaide

For working hard at her learning and taking care with her work.  Ka pai!

Lily

For the wonderful effort that she is putting into her writing.  Keep up the fantastic work, Lily.  Tino pai!

Charles

For choosing a good learning buddy to work alongside, and putting great effort into all learning activities. Tino pai rawa atu!

Mehrab

For being a great role model to others. You work hard at learning times and can be proud of your finished work. Tino pai.

Andrew

For being a terrific member of our class. You are focused, keen to learn and always try your very best! Tino pai rawa atu!

Kaarewe

You are a kind, caring member of our class. You always try your best and you make a great role model to others around you. Ka rawe!

Ivy

For the amazing effort you are putting into learning your sight words at both home and school. Keep it up rockstar! 

Evelyn

For always putting 100% into your learning. We love your enthusiasm and energy in Room 13!