Week 8 news

Matariki Celebrations ✨

We really look forward to recognising Matariki's importance in our school-wide celebrations next week. Thank you to whānau who are available to help on this special occasion.

Whānau - teacher learning conversations 🗣️

This site is now live. You can book a 10-minute time slot to kōrero about your child's progress, achievement, and goals.

Follow this link to choose your preferred time. The booking site will close on 30/6 at 5 pm.

We aim to have 100% of our families attend a learning conversation, as we know that when home and school collaborate, it strengthens the partnership and enhances the relationship.

Winter Sports

I am so grateful for our team that make winter sports happen for our Kaik Kids. The mums, dads, teachers, big sisters, grandies, whānau, PALS, who coach, umpire, and ref, support and drive our tamariki all around Ōtepoti so we can represent our school and develop a love of sport and become part of a team! I thank you all!

Principal's Awards 🌟

Tino pai to our students who are recognised this week for outstanding mahi.

Fergus, you are trying so hard in your writing and reading. It is great to see you focused and being the best learner you can be! Ka pai! You are a star!!

Alice, you are working incredibly hard to learn your sight words. I love how much effort you put into your reading and writing every day; it is inspiring! What a Star you are! 

Eli M- I love how you have worked hard to improve your maths, including your problem solving skills, as well as the way you settle so easily back into our classroom every Wednesday.  Tino pai!

James W - you are a mathematics and writing star!  I love the way you always strive to do your very best! Ka rawe!

Beckett - For trying hard to expand his ideas for writing.  Ka rawe!

Lila - For showing KAIK values and always doing the right thing! Ka pai!

Ted W - For the effort he has put into improving the quality and quantity of his writing. Ka rawe!

Addi -For the careful thought she puts into her writing and making improvements to her work.  Ka pai!

Hazel - For your perseverance across all curriculum areas. You are super resilient and never give up. Tino pai!

Honor -For your superb leadership skills. You are a good role model when reciting our karakia. You also provide thought-provoking ideas during classroom discussions. Ka rawe!

Jade - For your exceptional effort in reading. You are working hard to learn lots of new words. Ka rawe! 

Nisal -For an outstanding effort in your science writing this week. Tino pai rawa atu! 

Nia - For her wonderful efforts in writing.  You are adding detail to your stories and punctuating your sentences.  Ka pai hoki koe!

Nurit -For her positive attitude towards her learning and giving of her best.  What a great effort in all areas, Nuirt!

Nixon -For having a great attitude to your learning and ‘giving things a go.’ You have settled so well into school routines and Room 8. Mahi Pai

Jack S -For being such an enthusiastic and caring member of Room 8. You are always keen to try new things and have a go. Mahi Pai.

Aria G - For being an incredible friend to all in R9. You are always there using your initiative to help others. 

Rocco -For the hard work you are putting into your maths learning. You are smashing your times tables. Ka pai hoki koe! 

Sylvie - For consistently working hard in all learning areas and producing work to an exceptionally high standard. Tino pai!

Harry D - For the outstanding effort you put into gymnastics, you gave everything a go and managed to master some new skills, including your fabulous bridges! Ka mau te wehi!

Kailaya -For always being a kind and thoughtful member of Rūma Tekau Mā Tahi. You constantly think of others and always strive to do your best. Ka pai!  

Micah - For your great focus and enthusiasm during our Otago Girls’ High School science visit. You showed great leadership. Ka pai!

Jesse - For showing atawhai as a tuakana towards pīwakawaka students and to the wider school environment. Tino pai rawa atu!

James - For thinking of your audience, and making excellent language choices for your radio advertisement. Tino pai!