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Kaikorai Primary School

March Newsletter

A very warm welcome to Ayako Aoyagi, Becky Geddes, Theo Cole-Leyden, Caden Smith and their families to Kaikorai Primary School.

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Well done to the following students for success in out of school activities

Angus Hollows won the Shotput for the grade 8 boys. Archie Gordon won the Vortex Throw and Longjump and was placed 2nd in the 100m, 80m and 60m sprints. Julia Hodgson got 3rd in shotput and 3rd in Discus, girls grade 7. Sophie Wellington got 3rd in girls grade 7 vortex throw. Maddox Adamson got 3rd in 60m, 80m and 100m, Boys grade 9.

The Otago Team to compete in Christchurch was also named at the champs. Athletes must compete in 4 events and score an aggregate of points to contribute to the teams’ overall score. The team is made up of 6 members from each age group and included from Kaikorai School.

Blake Hollows, Grade 7 Boys (named as a 6 year old)Angus Hollows and Archie Gordon, Grade 8 BoysMaddox Adamson, Grade 9 Boys

Levi Lu and Jayden Lu - both represented Otago Badminton in the U13 grade, they competed in the Brooke Cup 2019 Tournament held in Invercargill on 03/03/2019. The brothers won their individual singles games and the doubles games.

Tilly Clark - Tilly won bronze medal at the Otago/Southland Combined Marching Championships

Elizabeth Dearden - Diving Otakau Learn to Dive Junior Diver of the Year 2018

Mackenzie Sheridan - At the end of 2018 Mackenzie got selected to one of the Weetbix kids. She was part of a photo shoot in Auckland for the Weetbix boxes and also did filming for media release. This was such an amazing experience for Mackenzie and is very excited to take part in her second Weetbix in triathlon in March 2019.

Contents

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Principal News

by Simon Clarke

Are we always looking for the crisis?

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Golden Leaf International Limited

Syndicate News

by Simon Clarke

Sponsored by Golden Leaf International

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Junior News

by Felicia Ward

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Middles and Seniors News

by Robin Hartley

A sport filled three weeks for the middle and senior students.

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Katie Lane Law

School News -Proudly Sponsored by Katie Lane Law

by Simon Clarke

Notary Public and Family Law Specialist

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Physical Activity Leaders (PAL) 2019

by Jill Kumar

Our PAL role for our 2019 students is to encourage students in our school to participate in sport and physical activity. This years training for PAL includes No Exceptions Training (NET), an inclusion training course on adapting sport to include physically disabled New Zealanders. This training will be delivered by a Halberg Disability Society advisor, in conjunction with Sport Otago.

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Sports News

by Felicia Ward

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Kaikorai Primary Ukulele and Orchestra 2019

by Jill Kumar

We are pleased to have started rehearsals for both Ukulele (advanced and beginning groups) and the school orchestra.

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Playground

Property News

by Simon Clarke

Preliminary Design Stage

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Walking School Bus

Walking Bus volunteers needed

by Simon Clarke

Kids walking to school together is a great start to the day and helps relieve traffic congestion around the school.

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Board of Trustees Information for possible new members

by Simon Clarke

The dates have now been scheduled for our Korari sessions. These are free sessions for anyone interested in learning more about the role of trustee on a school board.

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150th Reunion

by Simon Clarke

The registration page is now live with more information about our big reunion at Labour Weekend 2019 - 25-27 October

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Creative Kids Conference

by Simon Clarke

Friday 15 March - 9-11am @ Kaikorai School

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Otago Swimming Champs Trials Registration - Last Day

by Felicia Ward

Registrations close 5pm today!

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Recognition form

by Beth Downie

From time to time we have a number of children who do well in activities outside of the school. We love hearing about these but do not always know what everyone has achieved or give it the correct recognition. If you child has done well in an outside of school event and would like it recognised in the newsletter please fill out the form.

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Thermawood Sponsors

Parent Group News - Proudly sponsored by Thermawood

by Simon Clarke

Proudly sponsored by Thermawood

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Sausage

Sausage Sizzle and Ice Cream

by Simon Clarke

Friday 15th of March. All funds go towards the year 6 camp.

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Sean Waller Photography

Student Work - Proudly sponsored by Sean Waller Photography

by Simon Clarke

Student Work - Proudly sponsored by Sean Waller Photography

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Announcement

Community News

by Simon Clarke

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Ukulele and Violin Group Lessons

by Jill Kumar

Natasha's Music Academy is now accepting enrollments for term 1 group ukulele and violin lessons. Please refer to the attachment below for more details.

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Music

Piano Lessons in Maryhill

by Simon Clarke

Dynamite Music are offering beginner piano lessons after school in Maryhill. The cost is $14/week. For more information and to sign up for a free trial, please visit:

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School Fair - 29th October, 11:00am - 1:30PM

Balaclava School Fair

by Simon Clarke

Please see the attachment for more information.

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