Week 1, Term 2, Principal's News 2/5/25
School production 🎭
Term 2 has begun brilliantly, buzzing with excitement about our upcoming school production at the Regent Theatre! Even though the big performance isn't until August, this term will be packed with all sorts of creative learning as we dive into every part of The Arts curriculum. Please mark Thursday, August 7th, on your calendars – that's the date of our school production! We can't wait to share it with you.
Week 2 📆
Next week, a few of our leadership team members – myself, Deputy Principal Kristen, Bridget McDowall, Emma Anderson, and Emily Armstrong – will attend a two-day seminar in Ōtepoti. This valuable workshop is led by the world-renowned educational expert, James Nottingham.
Should you have any questions or concerns during Monday and Tuesday next week, please don't hesitate to contact Miss Hardie and Mrs McBeath. You'll also see their friendly faces at the school gate both in the mornings and after school.
Next week, our Tūī and Kererū Hapori will participate in the Big Sing. This fantastic event brings together over 950 students from schools across Dunedin at the Town Hall to share in the joy of singing. I'm so excited to be there next Wednesday evening, and I will be a very proud principal in the audience! A big thank you to Mrs Kumar for coordinating this event.
Staffing news ✏️
We are delighted to welcome Mrs Alex Whyte to the Tūī Hapori this term. Alex will be teaching Rūma whitu every Friday, which will provide Mrs McBeath with leadership release time.
I hope many of you can attend the farewell for Miss Dunn in week 3 - Please remember to RSVP.
As always, please don't hesitate to contact me at any time.
Beth Downie
Principal
Principal's Awards 🌟
Rocco | For always showing the Kaik values and having such a great attitude towards learning. Ka rawe! |
Jacobi | For the awesome effort you have been putting into your learning. You have been really focused and are always trying your best. Ka pai hoki koe! |
Felix R | For working well cooperatively with others and always challenging yourself with your learning. Tino pai! |
Jonas | For showing improvement and diligence across all areas of your learning. You always try your best. Tino pai rawa atu! |
Rothanak | For his great focus and effort in mathematics, it's awesome to see the results of your hard work! Ka mau te wehi! |
Rosie | For her fantastic growth in participation and effort. It is awesome to see you flourishing in your learning. He whetū koe! |
Artie | For having a fantastic start to the term! You make thoughtful decisions on how to make the most out of class time. Ka pai hoki koe. |
Anja | For being an incredible leader in our school. Your kindness and helpfulness make a big difference. You can be very proud! |
Sophia | Being a super helper to her classmates |
Aria I-A | For working hard to improve your ability to show depth and distance in your artwork using perspective. Excellent focus, Aria—Tino pai! |
Ernie | For a great start to Term 2. Your increasing independence is admirable. You can complete most of your mahi without assistance. Kai pai, Mr Harding, super proud! |
Libby | For being the most kind and thoughtful friend to all those around you. You consistently demonstrate your empathy and respect, a fantastic example of a KAIK kid, tino pai Libby! |
Thomas | For the effort he has been putting into his writing and thinking about how to expand his sentences. Ka pai! |
Fynn | For his determination in improving his handwriting in all of his bookwork. Ka pai! |
Louie | For all the effort you have been putting into your reading. You have been trying so hard, and I am so proud of you. Ka pai |
Chloe | For the kindness she displays in the class. You make our classroom a lovely place to be. |
Ada B | For being a friendly, positive member of Rūma Iwa. We appreciate how kind and helpful you are. Ka pai! |
Theo H | For having a fantastic start at Kaikorai Primary School. You have a love of learning and are a joy to have in Rūma Iwa! |
Olive | For her wonderful effort at writing time. Olive, you are showing great focus and independence. Ka pai! |
Jiading | For a terrific start to Term 2. Jiading, you are trying very hard with all of your learning. Keep up the great work! |
Rafferty | For having a fantastic start to the term! You are always putting in your best effort . Ka pai hoki koe. |
Teri | For being a hard worker in Room 11. You are thinking hard about your learning goals. You are a star! |
Elliott G | For being a super bubbly and energetic member to Room 12. You are always ready for learning and show great enthusiasm when completing tasks! Ka pai hoki koe! |
Xeline | For being a wonderful and kind Kaik kid. You always choose kindness and go out of your way to help others. Ka pai hoki koe. |
Anna | For a fantastic start to the term. It is great to see you settled and enthusiastic towards your new learning. Keep up the hard mahi! |
Hermione | For all the amazing energy and enthusiasm you bring to Room 13 everyday. You are a hard worker who loves a challenge! |
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