Week 3 Principal's news

Snow days and late starts ❄

If in the event of snow, or even sometimes extreme frosts a decision to either close schools or delay starts is made in a blanket decision across Dunedin schools. If this was to occur, the best place to get the most up-to-date information is The Hits Radio station and Facebook page.
As soon as a notice comes through to us, we will send a message on SeeSaw, post on our own Facebook page and send a newsletter.

Attendance ✏

The Ministry of Education is working with schools across New Zealand to improve attendance rates. School attendance is linked to both student well-being and attainment for our tamariki. Being at school and on time ready for learning are strong factors for success.

The MOE is automatically notified of any children who have been unjustifiably absent (this includes holidays in term time) for 5 days in a term. This is a nationwide initiative.

 Please ensure you notify the office if your child is away from school, including the reason for their absence.

Staffing news 👩🏻‍🏫

We are excited to have Hannah Mitchell join the office team; Hannah will work Thursdays and Fridays.

Becky Busfield is joining the learning support team and will support our newest learners in Rūma waru.

Welcome to the team, Becky and Hannah.

We farewell Mike Bradshaw, our caretaker, in the next few weeks and thank him for his service and dedication to Kaikorai over the last ten years. 

The NED show 🎤

On Monday 7th August, The NED Show is coming to our school hall. The NED Show is an interactive, 45-minute all-school performance. They use storytelling, yoyo tricks, humour and audience participation to simplify big ideas about behaviour and character, presenting them in a way children understand and remember. The performer will engage our students in a story about NED running into a tricky situation where he must overcome obstacles, make good choices, and have a positive attitude to succeed. With some help from the audience, NED learns kindness, perseverance, and diligence. Throughout his adventures, NED realises there’s a Champion in everyone!

Although there is no fee for the show, they have a unique Pay-It-Forward option. On the day of the show, the performer brings a selection of NED messaged items – primarily yo-yos like the ones used in the assembly. They ask that the school make them available for families to purchase for 5 school days following the performance. This Pay-It-Forward model allows them to visit more schools and reinforce the NED message with other students.

Products from the NED Show will be available to purchase for CASH ONLY Monday to Friday next week. Mrs Ferguson will visit each classroom daily to allow students to purchase items from the show. An order form would have gone home with your child yesterday or today. You must have this form filled out and brought back with the correct amount of cash for your child to buy a product. Your child will receive the product on the day they pay. 

Active August 🚶🏻‍♀️

How does it work?

During Term 3, all children will be given a card; every time they walk or wheel to and/or from school, they can get their card marked. Once they have walked or wheeled ten times, children can exchange this for a Scout sticker and a new card, and then the completed card goes into the draw to win a spot prize.

Milo at the School Gate

Scout will visit our school on Thursday, the 10th of August, from 8:30 am-9:00 am and provide milo to children who walk or wheel to school. Please send along a plastic cup on the 10th of August if you would like your child to participate.

Winter Walk to School Day

Winter Walk to School Day will be held on Wednesday, the 16th of August. The theme for this day is Wacky Hats. Wear your wackiest hat to win a prize for the best hat.

Families can win one of three $50 Otago Sports Depot vouchers by sending their wacky hat competition photos to transport@dcc.govt.nz by Wednesday, 23 August 2023.

Kia Manawaroa

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Principal's awards 🌟

Archie For being great at trying new activities and giving everything your best effort, especially when it is sport related. You also show kindness to others, lending a hand when needed. Tino pai!

Vincent For amazing independent skills, including making great decisions and always aiming to do your very best. Tino pai rawa atu!

Winter  For the massive effort she has been putting into her writing. I can see you are trying really hard. Tino Pai!

Jesse H For trying really hard with his learning and always having a positive attitude when approaching tasks. Tino pai!

Jordan For his determination to improve his endurance during our daily run. Ka pai!

Rothanak For working hard to look for the proof of his answers during reading sessions. Tino pai!

Heidi For her fabulous effort in writing. I am so impressed with the descriptive language you are using. Ka pai!

Lila For consistently showing the KAIK Values in everything she does. You are an absolute delight to have in Rūma Rima!

Noah For a wonderful start to Term 3. You are working hard to consistently show the Kaik values. Ka rawe!

Alana For your outstanding effort in writing. You are producing quality work in a timely manner. Ka pai!

Hazel  For working hard at her literacy learning and achieving great progress. Tino pai!

Maggie For taking new students to Rūma Whitu ‘under her wing.’ Maggie -I am so impressed with your empathy and understanding.

Beth For working hard during literacy and asking questions if you are stuck. Ka Pai!

Clarissa For always having a positive can-do attitude. I am especially impressed with your dedication to Jump Jam!

Libby For your awesome team work and support in the KAIK cup. Your football skills were impressive.

Juwaanah For a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards maths and for being able to explain and justify your answers. Tino pai rawa atu!

Asher K For having a wonderful start in Room 10. You are hard-working and focused on your learning.

Reid  For the insightful contributions you make to your reading group, you are a wonderful critical thinker. Ka rawe!

Marwa  For your helpful and friendly nature around the classroom and the way you approach all new learning with a great attitude!

Max C For your improved efforts during writing times, especially your willingness to share your work. Tino pai!

Sophie For always striving for personal excellence and your positive mindset to learning is outstanding. Ka rawe!

Ben S For working extremely hard to be an independent worker. You are nailing school life!

Amalia For huge improvement in reading. You have a fantastic attitude towards your learning. 

As always, please don't hesitate to get in touch if I can help in any way.