Week 2 Principal's news

Nau mai haere mai

Welcome to our newest Kaik Kids, Georgie, Kaelem, Caide and Aiden; we are so happy you are here.

Property news 📚

I was thrilled to see children leaving school this week with a stash of library books under their arms; thank you to Mrs Galbraith, who has worked additional hours this week to get this space operational. Each class has a dedicated library time, and the library is open during lunchtime for all pupils.

The next phase of our playspace is underway, with the other half of the basketball surface being laid on Monday. This means even more space to run around; court markings will happen when all asphalting has been completed. The terracing is almost completed, and the next big push is to restore the back playing field grass. Very exciting times. Again, if you have not had a look through the new block, nau mai haere mai - any time! 

Enrolments ✏

If you have a child turning 5 in the next 12 months and have not yet enrolled, please contact Sharon or Susie in the office or enrol directly by following this link. If you know anyone in our school zone who has not yet enrolled, please share this information with them urgently. 

Near misses 🚨

We have had a number of children this term step into traffic and try to run across the road to their parents at 3 pm.

Please have a conversation with your child about road safety and the safe places to cross. Consequently, all classes will focus on road safety during road safety week from 15-21 May. Also, please think carefully about your driving habits (speed, u-turns, indicating) when you are around our school. If your children are dropped off by a caregiver, grandparent, or babysitter - please have this conversation with them too.

Principal's awards 🌟

Hannah Tino pai mahi! Great persistence and focus when working on your PBL project.

Laisenia Showing you could work independently and well on you PBL project - tino pai!

Rosa For trying so hard with her writing. You are blowing Miss Riley away with all your effort. Ka pai!

Sebastian For being a super KAIK kid who is always making the right decisions and helping others. Ka pai hoki koe!

Poppy For always working hard to complete tasks to the best of her ability, and supporting others learn new skills. Ka pai!

Eadie For always having a positive attitude towards classroom tasks and putting in maximum effort. Ka pai!

Fynn For outstanding work ethic. He gives new things a try with a positive attitude and always tries his very best. Tino pai!

Heidi For always showing initiative and being a fantastic role model. You are working so hard. Ka pai hoki koe!

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

Bodhi For an outstanding effort in reading and writing. You are working hard to learn lots of new words. Ka rawe!

Holly For always showing initiative in the classroom, you are a true leader - especially during our spelling sessions. Tino pai!

Manase For being a keen member of our class during our PE sessions, especially our session with the Otago Nuggets. You rocked it!

Aria J Aria has shown exemplary focus and enthusiasm towards learning in the classroom this week. Tino pai rawa atu!

Daytona  Consistently demonstrating an eagerness to learn and she has shown a tremendous enthusiasm for learning.

Ani  Ani is dedicated to her learning, working hard to build her knowledge.

Naomi  Naomi is a team player. She works independently and is also a keen helper and an awesome member of the tekau mā tahi team.

Sophie  For sharing and bringing our entry event with Aurora’s beginning our latest PBL.

Keanu For being motivated with his learning and pushing himself to be the best learner he can be. Tino Pai!

As always, thank you for your support, specifically these last two weeks our junior whānau helping with swimming. 

Beth