Final Principal's news 2024

Ngā mihi nui kia koutou katoa 🌟

As the school year comes to a close, it’s important to recognise the incredible team at Kaikorai who make our school such a special place. While we may be "just" doing our jobs, we do so with love, kindness, and a commitment to going the extra mile every day—all for the benefit of the children at the heart of our decisions. I’m sure you’ll agree that our teachers and support staff are exceptional and truly deserve acknowledgment. I hope my team enjoys a restful and happy holiday—and remember to turn off their emails!

Best wishes to Team Leader Ruth Faulkner as she steps into her new role as Principal of Garston School and to our legendary support staff member Al as he embarks on exciting new ventures.

Thank you to our whānau for your ongoing support and encouragement in my role. Serving our community is a true privilege.

My final note for 2024, as I said in my speech on Wednesday night at the Leavers celebration, is that every day may not be good, but there is good in every day. What you look for is what you see;  Look for the gold and the glimmers, and you will find them; look for the gaps and the bad things, and that is what you will see.

I wish you and your whānau a happy and healthy holiday season, and I look forward to doing it all again in 2025.

Meri Kirihimete

Beth Downie

Principal

Class placement 2025

On Monday, 2025 classes will get together and meet their new teacher, Matua Kane McKay is coming in for the morning and I know the tamariki will be excited to meet him. Ms Emily Armstrong cannot come in as she is still teaching at Anderson's Bay School.

It is essential to approach conversations with your children about new teachers, classrooms, and friendships using positive language. Change is a natural part of life and offers valuable opportunities to explore and embrace new experiences.

For sale

Made with love and care by a great bunch of children and amazing support staff.

Treated Timber vegetable or propagation planter box.

1650 cm wide

950cm deep

1000c high

Hinged Lid

$100 with free delivery in Dunedin.

Photo in the photo gallery.

Lost property

We have three black rubbish bags of unnamed and unclaimed lost property. On Thursday next week, it will be donated to the charity shop. I encourage you to come and check it before it is donated.

Start dates for 2025

The school office will be open on Thursday, 30 January, from 10 am - 12 pm and Friday, 31 January, 10 am - 12 pm. for school teeshirts and hats and new entrant stationery.

All children begin school on Monday 3rd February.

Starting next year, a bell will ring at 8:55 am to signal children to stop playing and head to their classrooms. The school day will officially begin at 9:00 am.

Term 4 Toby Robins Values Award nominees and winner ✨

Well done to the overall award winner of the Toby Robin's Values Award

Htin Bhone Pyaet Kyaw

And to all our nominees who consistently display the school's values each and every day.

Hania Shafaee

Alana Houghton

Neve Croker

Tilly Coltman

Baxter Willis

Charles Smith

Sarah Geddes

Rafferty Schein

Nellie Malherbe

Addison Larsen

Zephie Bokser