Week 10 Deputy Principal's News
Kia ora whānau,
We hope everyone had a wonderful Easter break and enjoyed some well-deserved rest and relaxation with family and friends.
This week was a short one, but full of exciting activities and learning opportunities for our students. Please note the following highlights:
Beth's Absence: Beth is currently away overseas attending a conference. We wish her safe travels and look forward to her return next week with new insights to enrich our educational programmes.
Swimming Program: Our Junior (Pīwakawaka) and Middle (Tūī) syndicate students have started their swimming sessions. We prioritise water safety and skill development, ensuring our students gain confidence and competence in the water.
Draw Exploratorium: Our Senior (Kererū) classes continue to have in-class art lessons run by the Dunedin Public Art Gallery, sparking creativity and artistic exploration.
Please note the BOT has approved a teacher-only day on Friday, May 31st, for staff to work on the refreshed curriculum. School is closed on this day; Kelly Club is open if you wish to book your child in.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me, Kristen Ferguson, Deputy Principal, at kferguson@kaikorai.school.nz.
Principal's awards 
Carter
For your amazing attitude and support to your team when doing the EPro8 challenge. You were invaluable to your team.
Andre
For having an outstanding attitude and showing excellent perseverance and cooperation during the EPro8 challenge.
Kurt
For your awesome focus during PBL. You have been working hard to complete your country bag. Ka rawe!
Jack E
For your great focus during our EPro8 challenge. You stepped up and showed awesome leadership. Tino pai rawa atu!
Pippa T
Demonstrating strong leadership skills and the ability to support and guide others when problem-solving. Ka pai!
Harry King
Thank you for showing enthusiasm and positivity in class. You are a kind and thoughtful class member. Tino pai rawa atu!
Rosie
For showing amazing perseverance during our maths sessions. You are improving so much, tino pair rawa atu!
Nellie
For the dedication you are putting into your PBL final product. Your graphic novel is incredible!
Charlotte S
For the huge effort that you are putting into your writing. What an author you are. Ka pai hoki koe!
Indie
For the wonderful effort in developing her reading skills and working hard to learn her sight words. Keep up the great work, Indie. Tino pai!
Willow G
For an excellent effort and attitude at our swimming lessons this week. You are an amazing Kaik Kid!
Oliver
For showing all of our Kaik values at our swimming lessons. You are a joy to have in Rūma ono!
Walter
For always putting a good effort into everything that you do. Ka pai hoki koe!
Fearne
For the huge effort that you have been putting into your Writing. You can now write long, great stories. Tino pai!
Sherlock
For his enthusiasm in completing his reading project on Crabs. Ka pai!
Manaia
For the effort and focus she has been putting into her maths. Tino pai!
Flynn
For the massive effort you have been putting into your writing. You are really trying to make your writing interesting for the reader. Ka pai!
Isla
For showing great perseverance and having a positive attitude to all classroom tasks. You make Rūma Toru a wonderful place to be.
Neala
For continuing to make great progress with improving her writing. Ka rawe Neala!
Aria I-A
For always striving to do her very best and striving to be the best she can be. Ka rawe Aria!
Lily H
For working super hard on your letter sounds. You have had an outstanding start to school life here at Kaikorai!
Fergus C
For your amazing off the chart enthusiasm towards your learning. You are smashing your first term of school!
