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Kaikorai Newsletter - August 31

A very warm welcome to Kaikorai Primary School to Grace Rempel, Lucy Devereux, Pippa Thomas and their families.

Well done to the following students for their recent successes.

Charlotte Watkins - Gold medal in Step 2 Artistic Gymnastics Competition.  In her age group, Charlotte came 1st overall, 1st Beam, 1st Bars, 2nd Vault & 2nd Floor.

Cameron Naaroa - Congratulations to Cameron Naaroa for receiving Alhambra-Union Junior Rugby Player of the year, for under 10's grade. This is Cameron's 3rd consecutive year receiving player of the year for Alhambra-union.

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Logo Kaikorai School

Principal News

by Simon Clarke

My favourite time of the year... The days are getting warmer, the grass is drying out for kids to play on, children are involved in a range of interesting learning experiences, winter sports is finished for the year and we have a break for 5 weeks before summer sports starts!

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Golden Leaf International Limited

Syndicate News

by Simon Clarke

Sponsored by Golden Leaf International

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Room 10 learning about the German culture with Mia's Mum.

Welcome to the Junior Syndicate News.

by Susan Oldfield

It is hard to realise that we are half way through the third term. Let's hope that the weather continues to improve and we get to see some warmer spring temperatures.

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Senior & Middles News - 31/08/18

by Robin Hartley

Read on the see what your children have been up to this term. Please read to the bottom of the article for up and coming events and important dates.

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Thermawood Sponsors

Parent Group News - Proudly sponsored by Thermawood

by Simon Clarke

Proudly sponsored by Thermawood

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Sport in Term 3

by Felicia Ward

Over the last few weeks winter sports have been wrapping up and we are now beginning to think ahead to summer sports for Term 4.

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Union

Kua Tae Te Wā update

by Simon Clarke

After months of negotiations with the Ministry of Education, and more talks since the strike on August 15, we still have no new offer.

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History

150th Reunion!

by Simon Clarke

A website has been created to capture people who maybe interested in attending the 150th reunion. Please share this information with anyone who may be interested.

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Playground

Building Project - August 31

by Simon Clarke

Masterplanning

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Recognition form

by Beth Downie

From time to time we have a number of children who do well in activities outside of the school. We love hearing about these but do not always know what everyone has achieved or give it the correct recognition. If you child has done well in an outside of school event and would like it recognised in the newsletter please fill out the form.

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Sean Waller Photography

Student Work - Proudly sponsored by Sean Waller Photography

by Simon Clarke

Student Work - Proudly sponsored by Sean Waller Photography

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PAL - Physical Activity Leaders update

by Jill Kumar

As PAL we are trying to encourage kids especially juniors and middles to get more physical outdoors and better at ball skills. Reporters; Tommy Jephson,Tom Wilson, Mac Forde, Cameron Naaroa and Anabelle Batchelor

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Ukulele Jam 2018

by Jill Kumar

On the 29th August 2018, our school ukulele group went to Tahuna Intermediate to participate in a Ukulele Jam. Report by Belle, Hannah, Alisa and Anna.

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Katie Lane Law

School News -Proudly Sponsored by Katie Lane Law

by Simon Clarke

Notary Public and Family Law Specialist

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Calendar Art

Calendar Art - Final Reminder

by Simon Clarke

Reminder orders close on Tuesday 11th and all payments please by Thursday 13th.

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Sausage

Sausage Sizzle - Ben Robins - Give a Little Page.

by Simon Clarke

Many thanks to the children and parents who supported the sausage sizzle on Friday. We raised $500 and the Board, Staff and School have matched that. On behalf of everyone here we want you to know our thoughts are with you all and we are wishing you all the very best!

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Announcement

Community News

by Simon Clarke

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Tennis

Balmacewen Tennis

by Simon Clarke

Please see the attachment for more info.

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Stop texting – let’s go fishing

by Simon Clarke

Otago Fish & Game Council is running two FREE Take-a-kid-fishing days at the Southern Reservoir (located off Reservoir Road) on Sat 22nd and Sat 29th September 2018.

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A photoshoot is only one of the fantastic prizes available

Town Belt Photo Competition

by Simon Clarke

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KVC

Enrolments due:

by Simon Clarke

Kaikorai Valley College would like to thank those who have handed in their enrolment forms for 2019. We very much appreciate the early response. However, we are aware that there are some who may not yet have got around to doing this. Could we please request that you give this some urgent attention, so that we can plan carefully for classing and subjects. Enrolments can be done electronically or can be hand written and either posted or dropped into the office.

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