Kererū Update!
What a fabulous start to the year we have had in Kererū. Some highlights so far have been learning about Chinese New Year, library, PE, swimming, art, getting to know each other and our reading and math rotations!
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It is hard to believe another week has whizzed by. We loved having Annemarie Jorissen, special ambassador for the Ronald McDonald House as a guest of honour at our Focus assembly today. Annemarie came to accept a cheque for $833.80 from a group of tamariki that were in Tūī class last year. These tamariki raised this money for the new Dunedin Ronald McDonald House from the sale of a special Tūī around the world cookbook and a Slushy and Jibbitz sale. Annemarie gave us a beautiful taonga to say thank you, a framed picture of a special tree which we will put up in our office area for everyone to see. We are so proud of the amazing efforts of the Tūī 2023 tamariki. One of the special things about our kura is that we have such kind and caring children who like to give back and help others.
There is an exciting buzz around the school as we get ready for our School Fair next Sunday 17th March. We have a St Patricks Day theme, so pull out your costumes and tell all your friends to dress up. There will even be a prize for the best dressed.
A special THANK YOU to all our parents and whānau that are working so well together to make our school fair a huge success. We really appreciate all everyone is doing behind the scenes, we really do have an amazing community! I love this whakataukī about communities working together and how many hands make light work : He rau ringa, e oti ai!
Only 9 days until our School Fair!
Mauri ora
Nic
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Auction items for our school fair
Can you donate an auction item, or do you know someone who will?
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Special guest at Focus Assembly today
Last year we had a group of tamariki at our school who showed initiative and leaner agency by fundraising for the new Ronald McDonald House in Dunedin
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This term, we are fortunate enough to visit our beautiful Orokonui Ecosanctuary (Te Korowai o Mihiwaka) out at Blueskin Bay
It was wonderful having Tahu, from The Orokonui Ecosanctuary, visit us here at school in Term 4 last year. We learnt more about the special plants, trees, flowers and creatures that are part of our kura. During March, all classes will get to visit the Ecosanctuary to continue to build on their previous learning and connect with our current learning this year. See more important information below:
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Whakarangatira
The senior children enjoyed some amazing workshops on Thursday afternoon.
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EPro8 Challenge
The EPro8 Challenge is the inter-school science and engineering competition. Every year over 25,000 students from throughout New Zealand take part.
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Our new branded Sports Uniforms are again available to purchase through myKindo
We have the full range of sizes in both the sweatshirt and tee. Hats are also available
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Coffee Library - Cups Needed
Do you have any spare, random coffee mugs taking up space in your house?
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Dates for the Diary
Move it March!
Check out the Fenemor whānau the best dressed for Walk and Wheel day today.
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Help- Does anyone have a contact for woodchips?
Weetbix Triathlon
Well done to everyone that competed in the Weetbix Triathlon last weekend in Mosgiel! Here are some photos below of some of our Macandrew Bay stars.
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Staff only days this year- School will be closed for instruction
The Board of Trustees have approved 2 planned teacher/staff only days for this year.
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COVID- What to do? and other illness
We recommend you take the time to read through the expectations we have about illness. It is important we take a sensible, caring approach of not coming to school sick. We are finding it harder each year to get relievers for sick staff and we want to minimise the spread of sickness in classes.
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School Hours
School does commence at 9:00am. We ring a bell at 8:55am so the tamariki are all ready to go for learning by 9am. Staff are usually at school by 8:15am and the time before school is precious for preparing for the day so we do appreciate if tamariki arrive from 8:30am.
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Otago Harbour and Town Belt Reserve Management Plans
In March, DCC’s Parks and Recreation Team are starting a review of the Reserve Management Plans for the Otago Harbour and the Dunedin Town Belt.
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Pita Pit Giveaway
All lunches brought this term go into a draw for a free weekly lunch next term! Buy yours for Thursday @ lunchonline. Those who have not used this service before it is super easy to create an account and sign up - lunchonline.co.nz
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Scholastic Issue 2 out today
A copy will sent home with your tamariki and you can also view this online as below.
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Beginner's Ballroom Dance Class
Schools in Skates
Grants Braes AFC 6-8 Year olds Registration Discount
Grants Braes AFC is excited to announce that we are offering special prices on Registration fees for Oval Grades 2024
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Play at the Sharks in 2024
All existing and new players, plus families all welcome to the registration fun day. Sunday 7th April midday - www.sporty.co.nz/dunedinrfc
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