by Beth Downie

Keeping Ourselves Safe - NZ Police

A reminder of the KOS parent meeting that is being held tomorrow (Tuesday 8th September).

Keeping Ourselves Safe consists of a range of child protection resources to help children and young people learn and apply a range of safety skills that they can use when interacting with others.

Each class will have 4 sessions (30 minutes x 4 for the Juniors and middles, 45 minutes x 4 for the Seniors) delivered by Constable Emily Plew and Constable Ross Greer.

What students will learn

The year 0–3 resources will help students to learn:

  • a range of safety skills that they can use when interacting with others
  • what they can do if they have been or are being abused.

What students will learn

The  year 4–6 resources help students to learn:

  • a range of safe practices that they can use when interacting with others
  • what they can do if they have been or are being abused
  • what happens when abuse is reported.

We will be hosting a parent meeting on Tuesday 8th September at 3:30pm in Room 1A. Please complete this form to indicate if you are/are not able to attend. At this meeting, Constables Plew and Greer will share the resources and there will be an opportunity to ask questions about the programme's content. 


For any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or your child's teacher.

Beth Downie 

Deputy Principal

bdownie@kaikorai.school.nz