Week 7 Principal's News 29/8/25
Polyfest 🎶
As we prepare for our annual Polyfest performance, let's remember the purpose behind it. It's so important for our children to learn our school's waiata, to understand tikanga, and to be immersed in Te Ao Māori. Being part of this kaupapa is a powerful experience.
I am incredibly proud of our students who will be on stage, especially those stepping outside their comfort zones—that's where the magic happens. This is the first time in a long time that our entire Pīwakawaka Hapori will be performing together, and I truly cannot wait.
If you are planning to attend, please be prepared. Parking is likely to be very difficult, so give yourself plenty of time to find a spot, or consider carpooling. Please remember that you will not be allowed to enter during a performance.
School Board Elections 🗳️
This is a reminder that voting is currently open for the election of 5 parent representatives to the Kaikorai School Board.
Election Pilot is running our school board elections. Up to this point, we have only received 28.08% of the parent role votes. If you have not received any voting information from Election Pilot, please let the office know as soon as possible.
If you have received communication from Election Pilot but need the voting link resent, please notify us.
It is vitally important that our community have their say in voting on who they feel would best fill the five parent representatives to the Kaikorai School Board.
Voting closes on September 10, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
Voting results will be released six days after Election Day, and the new board will take office seven days after Election Day.
Read-a-thon 📚
Next week, we're kicking off our Read-a-thon! We're so excited to celebrate all things books and reading.
If the weather cooperates this Friday, we'll be holding a whole-school reading session outside in the sun. It's a great opportunity for us to share our love of books with each other.
Please be assured that all funds raised will be directed directly to literacy resources and books. We will share our purchases with you when the time comes!
Ngā mihi maioha.
Beth
Principal's Awards 🌟
Tino Pai to all ākonga who were recognised this week for their mahi.
Jacobi | For your hard work and fantastic attitude during our class assembly prep. Your creation of the taniwha showed great attention to detail. Ka pai hoki koe! |
Monyroth | For your great focus and effort, you have put into your calendar art. Your whale looks incredible. Ka pai! |
Micah | Having an excellent attitude towards learning in the classroom, you always give 100% and are a great member of our class. Ka pai! |
Seb | For your amazing attitude in class, you are always listening and ready to learn. You produce excellent work in all subjects. Tino pai |
Flynn | For showing outstanding creativity in calendar art, adding your own unique spin and making your work stand out! - Ka pai tō mahi. |
Poppy W | For consistently coming to school ready to learn with a positive attitude, giving your best effort each day, and being a great role model for others. - He whetū koe! |
Harvey | For being an amazing leader during your Sense Rugby sessions. You can be so proud of yourself! |
Rose | For the amazing effort you put into your calendar art. It looks fantastic! |
Maeve | For being a thoughtful and independent learner who takes charge of your learning and seeks support when needed. Tino pai Maeve! |
Shyam | Shyam you always give your best effort, even when things feel tricky, and you show such wonderful enthusiasm in your learning. Tino pai! |
Bodhi | For being fantastic at managing yourself during swimming and at kura. He wawata me mana motuhake koe - You are aspiring and independent! |
Danica | For consistently being a kind and fair leader in Rūma Ono. You are a phenomenal leader for us all, and we love your attitude toward everything you do. |
Roni | For her enthusiasm towards all activities and always making an effort to do her best. Tino pai! |
Hazel | For her consistent effort to be focused during work times and taking an active part when working as part of a group. Ka pai! |
Luke | What a fantastic effort you’ve put into your swimming! I’m so impressed with how well you’ve listened and the positive attitude you’ve shown. Ka pai! |
Manako | For always giving 100% and trying your very best, no matter how big or small the challenge may be. |
Joshua | For a fantastic start to school and for arriving each day with a positive attitude. Ka pai hoki koe! |
Addie G | For your excellent effort and attitude in swimming lessons this week. You are a joy to have in Rūma Iwa! |
Willow R | For her creative thinking during our visual art sessions. Willow, your artworks are inspiring. Tino pai! |
Georgie | For consistently displaying thoughtfulness, using her initiative, and always willing to support others. What a wonderful leader you are, Georgie. We are so lucky to have you in Rūma Tekau. |
Luisa | For a fantastic start to school. You are trying lots of new things with enthusiasm. We love having you in Room 11! |
Ben | For concentrating hard during learning times and finishing your work on time. You are a keen learner, and always have great ideas to share with others. |
Miro | For being a bundle of joy and kindness. You are constantly being the best you can be, we are lucky to have a KAIK kid like you in Room 12! Ka rawe! |
Hannah | For being a super leader. Your helpful hands, caring ways and willingness to give everything a go make our class a wonderful place to be! Ka rawe! |
Jack D | Jack, your enthusiasm for school and learning is wonderful to see. You are showing increased focus in our literacy sessions and are making steady progress with your learning. Well done Jack, tino pai, rawa atu! |
Evelyn J | For being a kind and caring class member. You include others in your games and activities. Evelyn, you are also a careful listener and ask thoughtful questions in class discussions. Tino pai, rawa atu! |
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