Week 4 Principal's news
Weather-related closures and late starts β
I appreciate your support with the late start that occurred yesterday. While many of our children can walk safely to school, I also need to factor in 30 staff living all around Dunedin and how safe it is for them to get to work. As I mentioned last week, the messages are sent in a newsletter, SeeSaw, and a Facebook post is made.
Winter illnesses π·
We have been hit hard at Kaikorai this week with, on average, 70 students away daily with flu-like symptoms. Let's hope we see an improvement in the coming weeks and thank you for keeping your children home when they have been poorly.
Student teachers β
We welcome Zoe, Hannah, Jono and Grace to Kaikorai for the remainder of the term. These Masters of Teaching and Learning Students are a welcome addition to our school and are excited to learn from our experienced teachers.
Road Patrol π
We are desperately short of parent helpers to help with our Wright Street crossing before and after school. We have no road patrol helpers at all on the mornings of Week 6 - Week 8- Week 9 - Week 10 - Can you help? We also need helpers in the afternoon. Please let me know or email roadpatrol@kaikorai.school.nz
2024 enrolments π
We are finalising enrolments for 2024. If you know of anyone in our community who intends to be a Kaik Kid next year but has not enrolled, please let me know asap.
Principal's awards π
Tobias For always aspiring to be the best he can be. He continues to be so good at settling to tasks and has great independent skills - ka rawe!
Artie shows great independent skills. He is really good at making great choices and is making great progress with improving his mathematical skills.
Hugo For the amazing energy you bring to our class, your kind caring nature makes you a friend to all. Thank you for always brightening up our classroom.
Sophie For trying really hard with her learning and always having a positive attitude when approaching tasks. Tino pai!
Elliot A For the focus he shows during our structured literacy sessions. Ka pai!
Aiza For being an active participant in our maths sessions and always being keen to improve her understanding. Tino pai!
Eli M For being the best big buddy to new children at school. I am so impressed with the kindness you have shown to others.
Conner For working to improve your letter formation and shape in your writing. Ka pai hoki koe!
Piper For consistently being an independent, hard-working, positive member of our class. Tino pai rawa atu!
Jade For the wonderful effort that she is putting into all of her learning. Ka pai hoki koe!
Luke For having such a positive attitude towards reading and writing and making pleasing progress. Tino pai!
Willow R For consistently working hard on your Sight Words during Reading. You have done such an amazing job. Ka Pai!
Rosie For your incredible perseverance with your maths. You are showing a growth mindset when you come across challenging questions!
Jonah For being an independent learner. You show impressive time management skills. Ka pai!
Cooper For demonstrating focus and perseverance this week. You have worked hard to complete work of a high standard. MΔ«haro!
Aria J For wonderfully creative and humorous writing this week. You have made outstanding progress with writing this year. Ka pai!
Eleanor For working hard in your writing, your letter was excellent!
Addison For the careful approach you took to your Flox-inspired art - it looks beautiful!
William S For having thoughtful contributions to class discussions and sharing his strategies and processes. Tino pai.
Pippa For pushing herself with her reading, taking opportunities to build her confidence and practising new skills. Ka rawe!
Chloe For putting 100% into her reading and being the most amazing friend to everyone! Ka rawe!
Thomas For working hard at our school values this term! I am very proud of all your successes!
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