Week 1 Principal's news
Beth Downie — October 14, 2024
He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata! He tangata! He tangata! What is the most important thing in the world? It is people! It is people! It is people!
This week has been incredibly special at Kaikorai with the long-awaited opening of our new playspace. As I mentioned in my speech and in the ODT, this project has been a long time coming. One of the highlights was watching our Kaik Kids support each other—whether it was helping a friend on the flying fox or giving a hand to the little ones who couldn’t quite reach the next stepping stone.
A particularly memorable moment came on Tuesday morning when one of our Pīwakawaka students excitedly ran up to me at the gate and said, “I am so proud to be a Kaik Kid—I saw us in the paper!” That perfectly captures the pride and sense of accomplishment that has filled our school this week. It's been a truly proud moment for Kaikorai School.
Welcome back to Miss Rosarah Hardie! We’re thrilled to have you back after your three-month adventure, and a big congratulations to you and Sam on your engagement!
Hats 🧢
A new order of Kaikorai hats has been placed. If your child is waiting for a new hat, please send one from home in the meantime. If your child is not wearing a hat, they must play in the shade at breaktimes.
Class placement 2025
The Leadership Team will shortly be looking at the composition of classes for 2025
When creating class placements, we consider many factors. If there are additional important factors that we may not be aware of but should consider, please schedule an appointment with Beth by November 15th for further discussion. To make an appointment, please email Beth principal@kaikorai.school.nz, send a message on Seesaw, or phone the office at 4640065.
Classes will be published in the school report on 6th December, and no changes will be made after this time.
Can you help with sandpit toys?
In the interests of sustainability and recycling, we would be happy to take any old toys off your hands if they are no longer useful to you.
It would be amazing if you could send us any toys or equipment that could be used in our new sandpit /mud kitchen. Please take them to the office if you want to send them in.
Principal's awards 🌟 - Congratulations to this week's winners of Principal's awards, we are so proud of you and your efforts.
Lily H | For an incredible start back to the term. You are a keen and independent worker who ALWAYS puts in the hard Mahi. Ka pai! |
Lucy G | For your amazing enthusiasm towards your learning! It is awesome to see you taking charge in the classroom and always being a kind friend to all your mates! |
Mavis | For her enthusiasm and positivity in the class and the way she shows kindness towards others. Mavis - your beautiful smile lights up our classroom every day. Ka rawe! |
Noah H | What a fantastic start to Term 4! You've made great progress in how you understand situations and respond to them. You're also showing a lot more perseverance in your learning tasks. Tino pai! |
Zack | For a fabulous start to the term. You always enter our class with a smile and a positive attitude and have the most polite manners. Keep up the hard mahi! |
Jordan O | For the massive effort you have been putting into your reading. You are trying really hard to read your texts with fluency and great expression. |
Maggie | For the focus she shows towards her work and her determination to complete tasks to the best of her ability. Ka pai! |
Freddie H | For her focused approach to all learning and always striving to do her best. Ka pai hoki koe! |
Jamie | For a magnificent start to Term 4 showing an enthusiasm for learning and tackling his reading and maths with gusto, Ka pai hoki koe, Jamie. |
Shyam | For great story writing about polar bears and always bringing a super positive attitude and a smile into Room 6.Ka pai hoki koe! |
Thomas | For a fabulous start to Term 4! Thomas, you are working so hard and have such a positive attitude towards your learning. Ka pai |
Avi | For his wonderful progress in literacy. Avi, you are putting so much effort into your learning. Tino pai! |
Francesca | Francesca, you are a patient and caring buddy to new children in our class. You also show interest in your learning tasks and try your best. Tino Pai Francesca |
Indica | It is wonderful to see your enthusiasm for learning and school. You have been a great buddy to new students and show kindness and empathy! Tino Pai Indica |
Evie | For having a great attitude towards your learning. You do a terrific job at asking for help when needed and you accept all challenges with a smile. It has been a wonderful term with you Evie. Tino Pai! |
Ella S | You are someone who is enthusiastic, hard working and challenges yourself constantly. We are lucky to have such a go-getter in Ruma Iwa. Tino Pai Ella! |
Ella J | For showing focus and diligence in class. You know how to set goals for learning, and you challenge yourself every day. Ka pai! |
Harry D | For enthusiasm and positivity in class. You contribute ideas and can clearly explain your understanding of new learning. Tino pai rawa atu! |
Henry J | For being super helpful, kind and encouraging to the new student in our class. You are being a great leader! Tino pai rawa atu! |
Aria G | For always being super focused during learning times and putting 100% into your work. Keep it up! Ka pai hoki koe! |
Becky | For consistently being a positive, helpful and kind member of Ruma Tekau mā Rua. You are a great role model for all students in our class and in our school, keep it up! |
Ani | For showing atawhai, kindness, on the new playground this week, you were helping the smaller tamariki line up and take turns on the flying fox. What a great leader and role model you are! |
