Week 3 Principal's news

Our Term 1 programme is fully underway with classes learning about each other and where their families come from and working out ways to share this with a wider audience as part of our PBL for term 1.

In a few weeks, you will have the opportunity to have a 10-minute learning conversation (parent interview) with your child's teacher. You can discuss any questions you may have. The booking form for this will be linked in next week's newsletter. 

Health and Safety

Many children are arriving to school well before 8:30 am. This becomes a health and safety issue as there is no road patrol nor is there supervision in the playground. If children need to be at school before 8:30 am then they should be at before-school care with Kelly Club. 

Similarilarly, teachers are teaching until 3 pm. You are welcome to sit in the learning streets but please refrain from entering the classroom as this can be disruptive for our teachers and learners.

Scooters and all things with wheels

Please have a conversation with your child about road sense if they scoot to school. It is not safe on the way home from school to go fast down hills and over driveways without stopping. 

Your child must have a helmet if they are scootering also. Thank you for your support with this matter.

Covid-19

Cases are on the rise again at Kaikorai. We have air purifiers in all learning streets, the classes are well-ventilated and teachers monitor the readings on the c02 monitors. If your child tests positive, please continue to inform us and keep your child at home if they are unwell or display covid-19 symptoms. 

Parent Group donation

We had a productive meeting this week. I wish to thank the group on behalf of the teachers for their sizeable donation. The syndicate leaders have enjoyed purchasing construction kits, more lego, new basketball singlets, glue guns, teeshirts for the PALs crew, and the list goes on. These extras in our kura make a difference for our children on a daily basis.

It is exciting to have a Term 4 date locked in for our school fair. Next term we will be asking for offers of help, so please keep an eye out for that. 

Term 1 Sports   

It is great that Term 1 sports teams are up and running. We have futsal, tennis, flippa ball and touch underway this term. Thanks to our whānau who are coaching and supervising these teams. I look forward to getting to watch the teams over the course of the term. 

Principal's Assembly Awards

Well done to the following recipients:

Ilaria - Being a great Year 4 leader in the class and for role modelling KAIK values, especially kindness.

Harry -For choosing to do the right thing even when it is not beneficial, and being a great student in Room Rua.

Jett -For an excellent start to the new year, you are being a wonderful friend and role model to all. Ka pai!

Sophie -For having a brilliant start in the middles and showing great resilience and perseverance towards tasks.

Maggie - For an amazing start to the year by demonstrating the KAIK values and working hard to be the best she can be. Tino pai!

Danica -For being a great role model and help to other class members. You have had a super start to Year 2, Tino pai!

Ethan  -For ALWAYS having a positive attitude to everything you do! We love your enthusiasm for school! Tino pai rawa atu!

Addison  -For an excellent start to the new year. You are a kind, caring friend to everyone in our class. Mīharo! Wonderful!

Neve  -For an outstanding start to the year by showing the KAIK values and being a role model to others in Rūma Ono. Ka pai Neve!

Maggie  - For her positive attitude and enthusiasm towards her learning. What a wonderful start to the new year. Ka pai!

Maeve  - For her fantastic start to the new year. Maeve, you give everything a go and are always ready for learning, with a smile on your face. Ka pai hoki koe!

Tane  - For having a brilliant start to the year. You are becoming a true year 6 leader with your efforts in class, ka pai hoki koe!

Riley  - For having an amazing start to the senior school, giving new things a try with a smile on your face. I’m very proud!

Ivy  - Well done Ivy on an incredible start in the senior school. You have a fantastic attitude and you are very focused. He whetū koe!

Tristan  - You have had a great start to the year. Your positive attitude and willingness to give everything a go makes you a star!

Ella  - For a fantastic start to life as a senior, you are a star! I love the way you give all of your work 100%.

Zac  - For a great start to being a year 6 leader, you are a fantastic role model with your kind friendly nature!

Chloe  - For a flying start back to school and being a kind friend to everyone! 

As always, please do not hesitate to get in touch if I can help in any way.