Week 4 Principal's news

Wellbeing week 💗

What a fabulous week it has been, shining the spotlight on well-being. We have had Kay doing yoga with the seniors, stories about kindness and friendship being read across the school, PALS taking extra sessions for all classes, and an extra special buzz at Kaikorai. Thanks to Mrs Ferguson for her work in this space, highlighting the importance of taking care of ourselves and one another, very much manaakitanga in action. 

School docs review 📝

The whole school community is invited to review and comment on specific policies and procedures each term. This feedback is captured using the review button on topics that are under review. 

Term 2 review topics:

Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) please visit 

https://kaikorai.schooldocs.co.nz/ and click the current review button. If you need help navigating this site, please let me know.

Winter school closures ❄

During winter and on the days when weather conditions are marginal, our school may have a later start time than usual or be closed. We may have a delayed opening or close for the day as part of the Otago Primary Principals Association "All Call" system. A small group of principal's in conjunction with the police, taxi and other groups, decide whether Dunedin schools open late or close for the day due to snow.

In order to let our school community know of these changes, we will post a message on SeeSaw, Facebook and our newsletter.  

As in all cases, you should analyse your own risk, and if you don't feel it is safe to get your child to school, then please let the office know and stay safe.

Winter weather clothes 🧣

We love our children being outside even when it's cold. Playing and running outside is what we want to see - please ensure your child has clothes that are suitable for being outside even when it is cold.

We already have (4 weeks in!) one wheelie bin and 2 black bags of unnamed and unclaimed clothing. This will be delivered to the op shop in the coming weeks as we do not have the ability to keep storing it. 

Māori Hill football club ⚽

Māori Hill football club is trying to find Year 6 girls football players for their  10th-13th grade all-girls team that plays on the turf on Saturday. 

They play on the turf each Saturday at 8.30 am or 10 am. It's an all-girls grade, so great for those that are just starting out. 

Email Maorihilljfc@gmail.com, Or please call Murray Devereux 0275479123.

Principal awards 🌟

Maisie  You demonstrate determination and focus when acquiring new strategies to tackle problems. Your ability to fully commit yourself to tasks is commendable. Tau ke!

Harry K Great independent skills in learning new skills in mathematics - Ka rawe!

Mavis For embracing all of her learning with a positive can do attitude and a big smile. You are a wonderful role model in our class Mavis. Mīharo

Bobby M I love the energy you bring to our class, your kind caring nature makes you a friend to all. Thank you for bringing laughter to our class. Tino pai!

Josie For her effort and focus to complete classroom tasks both independently and when working with others. Ka pai!

Lucca  For his focus during our PBL sessions in sharing and discussing his ideas. Ka pai!

Eddie  For his outstanding all round effort. I am so impressed with your can-do and positive attitude. Keep up the great mahi!

Eli M For his huge effort to make good choices. I am so impressed with how hard you are working and your kindness to others. Tino pai rawa atu!

Jonathan For outstanding work and effort in class. You give everything you do your best and show perseverance when challenged. Ka pai hoki koe!

Nollie  For being a kind, caring friend to everyone in our class and always putting a huge effort into his learning. Tino pai rawa atu!

Ada  For her wonderful contributions to class discussions around our PBL topic. Ada - I am so impressed with your knowledge on space. Tino pai!

Fletcher  For his outstanding effort in story writing. Fletcher - I am so impressed with the progress that you have made and your independence when writing. Ka pai hoki koe!

Libby  For your beautiful manners you display everyday, you are an inspiration to us all!

Martha For being a leader in our classroom, you are an independent learner who gives everything 100%. Proud of you!

Logan For being a more focused and hardworking student. Ka Pai on some big successes with your learning.

Zephie For being a confident learner who shows resilience and is able to set goals and persevere to achieve them.

Makanaka  For the thoughtful contributions you make to our class discussions, thank you for your kind and considered words.

Dante For your exceptional work in writing, your similes and metaphors are incredible! Well done.

Kate  For developing your information report, thinking critically about what to include and group together for your completed text. Tino Pai!

Penelope For excellent use of your writing checklist to ensure you have meet the requirements of your information report. Ka rawe!

Chloe  For doing an outstanding job to learn her first 50 sight words at both home and school. Tino pai rawa atu!

Imogen For an awesome attitude towards your learning and trying hard to be an independent worker in Room 13.