Week 8 news

Welcome Tilly and whānau to Kaikorai School, we are happy you are here.

Community Consultation

Thank you for your valuable comments on our community consultation. The BOT will look to find trends and themes in the data and comments provided. This will help us set our goals and strategic direction through to 2026. 

Please don't wait until there is a survey to let me know any areas of concern regarding your child's education, and know that I am always open to kōrero.

Polyfest 2023

Our kapa haka rōpū is practising hard for their performance next Friday afternoon, and we were treated to a dress rehearsal today - wow!  We are thrilled to be taking over 120 ākonga to the Edgar Centre. Whaea Ana has been expertly leading and supporting our tamariki, and we are excited about the performance. It will be live-streamed on the PolyFest Facebook page, and we will be live-streaming for our students back at school.

Week 9

Next week, I'll be attending the New Zealand Principals' Federation Conference. I eagerly anticipate hearing from Pasi Sahlberg, a renowned Finnish educator, scholar, thought leader, and author. I'm looking forward to gaining inspiration from his keynote address. Our fabulous Deputy Principal, Kristen Ferguson, will be your go-to person if you need anything during the week. 

Principal's awards 🌟

Parishay For demonstrating great KAIKorai values including being atawhai and showing mana motuhake in her learning habits. - ka rawe!

James For improving his writing skills, by improving his consistency with backing up his main ideas with supporting details - tino pai!

Aria G For being a kind hardworking member of Rūma Toru. I appreciate how much effort you are putting into your learning each and every day. Mīharo

Zack For putting a tremendous effort into his learning every day. You are striving to be better in all learning areas, and I can see how hard you are trying. Ka pai!

Flynn For great effort and enthusiasm in improving his understanding of a range of maths tasks. Tino pai!

Gus For his determination and effort to work on converting Roman numerals independently. Mīharo!

Lucy M For always being a caring and supportive member of Rūma rima. You have shown amazing determination and growth in your reading. Ka rawe!

Albert For putting your best effort into everything you do. Your enthusiastic approach to learning does not go unnoticed! Ka pai!

Emery For being a kind, caring friend to everyone in our class and for putting lots of effort into his learning. Mīharo!

Amber For being a friendly, bubbly, positive member of our class. We appreciate your kind and helpful nature. Ka pai!

Max For showing independence at writing time and making wonderful progress in his writing. Max, you are an author! Tino pai!

Honor For being a fabulous leader in Rūma Whitu, who puts 100% into all of her learning and displays fantastic thinking skills. What a great role model you are to others. Ka pai!

Riley For always trying your hardest and your outstanding progress you have made throughout this term so far. I am so proud of you. Ka Pai!

Harry W For your detailed planning for your pick-a-path narrative. I can’t wait to read the finished product!

Julius For justifying and explaining your mathematical thinking during our maths sessions. It is awesome to see you step up as a leader.

Isla For fantastic work with your PBL final product. You know how to problem solve and work collaboratively. Mīharo!

Oakley  You are focusing in class and showing kindness and respect for others. Well done on a fantastic week!

Lexi For amazing sportsmanship and for always having a positive attitude during fitness.

Nellie For her enthusiasm and determination in writing the setting of her narrative. Well done on persevering even when it gets tricky!

Cameron For his willingness to share thoughts and ideas and his general helpfulness around the classroom. Tino pai!

Xandar For his efforts in structured literacy and transferring these skills into his writing. Tino pai rawa atu!

Shyam  For putting a huge effort into your class work and being willing to give everything a try. You are amazing!

Georgie For being an enthusiastic leader in Room 13. You do an amazing job encouraging your classmates in a kind and positive way. You are a fabulous Kaik Kid!