Week 6 Principal's news

This term, teachers have been engaging in excellent professional learning development (PLD). Most of this PLD is undertaken after school, or sometimes teachers are released from their classes to attend a course. Teaching is a job that demands resilience and enthusiasm, and it is important that we are up to date with our thinking, knowledge, and understanding of good classroom strategies and practices.

Although we are only six weeks into the term, we have engaged in new learning about trauma-informed practices, working alongside neurodiverse learners, writing, and Project-Based Learning, and three teachers are completing the Incredible Years Programme. 

I think you will agree with me that our commitment to new learning is impressive. As always, thank you to our fabulous team of educators for all they do for our tamariki.

Paid union meetings (PUM)

Teachers who are union members will attend a PUM in the coming weeks. Kaikorai will remain open, with relief teachers covering the classes. Some schools are closing so teachers can attend, but Kaikorai Primary School will remain open.

Principal's awards 🌟

Rose D

amazing environment in Rūma tekau mā rua. Ka rawe!

Marley 

For your awesome effort in designing your visual pepeha, your artistic flair is amazing. Tino pai rawa atu!

Kailaya 

For the wonderful effort you put into your Diamante poem and the kindness you always show to others. Ka pai hoki koe!

Tayla 

For the awesome effort you have put into your learning and always trying your best. Ka pai hoki koe!

Scarlett 

For challenging yourself with your learning and aspiring to be the best that you can be! Tino pai rawa atu!

Laisenia

For demonstrating an exceptional attitude in the classroom, and he displays outstanding leadership on the sports field.

Joji 

For the amazing leadership skills you have displayed during our class assembly. I am especially impressed with your dancing!

Avery 

For the awesome scriptwriting skills you used to help create our assembly, Ka pai hoki koe!

Avi 

For the amazing progress in his writing. You are working incredibly hard Avi and your positive attitude is inspiring. Tino pai!

Charles 

For his wonderful attitude towards his learning and always striving to do his best. Ka pai!

Beth 

For thinking of others and doing small things each day to create a great classroom for everyone. Mīharo!

Albert 

For having a fantastic start at Kaikorai School and for beginning each day in a positive way. Ka pai hoki koe!

Riley B

For persevering in all of your work. You are trying very hard. Mīharo!

Hazel 

For always putting in a good effort into your learning, as well as being kind and thoughtful toward others. Ka pai!

Emery 

For the effort he has been putting into his reading and spelling activities. Mīharo!

Josie 

For the consistent effort she puts into all her learning and using feedback to make improvements. Tino pai rawa atu!

Luckie 

For consistently doing the right thing in the classroom and playground. You are a wonderful KAIK kid who is a great leader in our class.

Lila 

For showing great perseverance and having a positive attitude to all classroom tasks. You make Rūma Toru a wonderful place to be.

Sammy 

For being very kind and considerate towards others, and for being so quick at sharing encouraging words. Ka rawe!

Maisie 

For really stepping up and into your Year 4 role, and taking on extra tasks and responsibilities with enthusiasm. Ka rawe!

Ruby 

For your off the chart enthusiasm towards your learning! You love a challenge and never give up. Ka rawe!

Silas 

For consistently trying your very best at all activities in class. You are a Room 13 Rockstar!